“I didn’t know it was this close, Master.” Lu Chen’s eyes held a hint of grievance.
He genuinely didn’t know about the Body Sect’s outer outpost.
He thought it was far, who knew it was only two or three kilometers away.
However, although the distance wasn’t long, traveling with Tang Ya was still dangerous.
It was better to spend some money for peace of mind.
“Brat, don’t call me that.
Who’s your Master?
This old man doesn’t have a disciple as afraid of death as you.” Du Busi deliberately put on a stern face, glaring at Lu Chen.
The Body Sect’s motto was to advance fearlessly and never retreat, how could he be as timid as Lu Chen?
But when Shi Feng heard this, he only took it as a master being angry with his disciple for not striving, not suspecting their relationship at all.
Instead, he even spoke up for Lu Chen, cautiously advising: “Your Excellency of the Body, Lu Chen is still young, so caution is normal.
Don’t let such a small matter sour your master-disciple relationship.” Du Busi glanced at Shi Feng, his mouth twitching slightly.
If this guy wasn’t Vina’s subordinate, he would have slapped him.
Lu Chen chuckled, interjecting, “Uncle Shi is right.
Besides, your disciple isn’t really afraid of those guys; I’m just worried about Sister Xiao Ya’s safety.” “Are you sure?” Du Busi’s eyes narrowed slightly, suddenly dispelling the idea of taking him as a disciple directly.
He wanted to see this kid’s true potential.
Lu Chen’s heart stirred, then he nodded heavily, his gaze firm.
He knew that a casual “Master” wouldn’t earn him a true master-disciple title.
The Body Sect might be easy to enter, but becoming Du Busi’s disciple wasn’t so simple.
Once a teacher, always a father.
Especially for ancient traditions like the Body Sect, they valued these things even more.
Moreover, his goal was to be the next Sect Master.
Du Busi’s gaze sharpened, and he said seriously: “Brat, since you’re not afraid, then go alone from here to the Body Sect outpost.
If you can make it before dawn, I’ll acknowledge what you just said.” “What?!” As soon as these words came out, Chen Lü, Jiang Yixi, Vina, and Tang Ya were all startled.
Although Du Busi didn’t explicitly say it, this clearly meant he intended to take Lu Chen as a disciple!
Chen Lü’s eyes widened, his heart filled with shock: “To be the Sect Master’s disciple!
This is something even Senior Brother Aotian couldn’t achieve!” Vina quickly calmed down after a brief surprise.
Lu Chen’s Spirit was also a Body, even more perfect than Du Busi’s.
Such a genius was most suitable to inherit the position of the next Sect Master.
The Sect Master must have set up this assessment as a matter of course.
“But this assessment is too difficult,” she murmured, frowning.
A six-li journey would normally take a Spirit Master an incense stick’s time.
But outside, there was a group of greedy desperadoes, with spirit power levels starting at Soul Venerate, and even many Soul Sect powerhouses.
For Lu Chen, a Spirit Scholar, to break through their encirclement, hope was slim.
A glint flashed in Lu Chen’s eyes, and he confirmed, “Master, you mean what you say?” Du Busi glared at him, saying grumpily: “This old man, a dignified Super Douluo, would lie to a little kid like you?” He paused, then added, “Of course, if you really can’t win, don’t be foolish and push yourself; call for help quickly.” He was truly afraid this kid would be stubborn and lose his life outside.
Lu Chen patted his chest, confidently saying, “Master, don’t worry, your disciple knows what he’s doing!” …
Lu Chen handed the ring containing the Spirit Bone to Tang Ya, then walked out of the room under Shi Feng’s bewildered gaze.
Du Busi then teleported Tang Ya and the others into mid-air.
This assessment was only for Lu Chen alone.
“Boss, that kid is out!” Seeing Lu Chen alone, the Hook-nosed Man immediately spoke, then asked in confusion, “Why is it just him?
Where’s that woman?” Scarface sneered, “Who cares about her!
That woman doesn’t have anything valuable on her, as long as the ring is there.” With that, his eyes greedily stared at the storage soul tool ring on Lu Chen’s middle finger.
The Hook-nosed Man thought it made sense too.
“Go!” The two followed, one after the other.
Many people around also harbored similar thoughts, quietly tailing Lu Chen as he left the Spirit Dueling Arena.
It was late at night, and outside was pitch black.
The once bustling street now only had a few figures wandering about.
Their gazes occasionally darted towards the Spirit Dueling Arena’s entrance, clearly looking for suitable prey.
Lu Chen caught a glimpse in his peripheral vision; many eyes were fixed on him.
“It seems they can’t wait.” Lu Chen’s eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of excitement flashing within them: “Then… let’s begin!” As soon as his voice fell, the ground beneath his feet violently shook, and he shot out like a cannonball.
Golden light shone around him.
It was indeed Martial Soul Avatar!
“Oh no, this kid is trying to run!” Scarface behind him was startled and quickly released his Spirit to give chase.
“Kid, you can’t get away!
Just hand over the ring obediently!” At this moment, a cold shout suddenly rang out from the street, “Third Spirit Ability, Demonic Vine Entanglement!” As a yellow spirit ring flickered, several green vines shot out from the nearby bushes.
Like slithering snakes, they wrapped around Lu Chen, completely blocking his path forward.
“A Soul Venerate, huh…” Lu Chen’s eyes were sharp, and his steps didn’t falter.
His right hand flashed, and a short blade appeared in his grasp.
It was precisely the Level 6 close-combat spirit tool, “Sharp Spirit Blade,” gifted by Bei Yuxuan.
Although he couldn’t fully activate it with his current spirit power level.
The sharpness of the short blade itself already far surpassed ordinary blades.
Lu Chen swiftly swung his right arm.
A cold light flashed, and all the vines in front of him were severed.
“What a sharp spirit tool short blade!” Seeing Lu Chen escape, the Soul Venerate’s eyes lit up, not angry but delighted, “Haha, this spirit tool is at least Level 5, worth tens of thousands of gold coin!” With this thought, the greed in his eyes intensified, and a white spirit ring instantly flickered beneath his feet: “First Spirit Ability: Demonic Vine Whip!” A thick vine shot out from beneath his feet, lashing towards Lu Chen like a long whip.
“What kind of trash Spirit Ability is this?” Lu Chen’s mouth twitched slightly, and he dodged it with an easy flash of his figure.
But at this moment, a figure suddenly darted out from the left, a sharp dagger thrusting directly at his neck.
A layer of green poison gas was also attached to the dagger.
“Die!” The person’s eyes flashed with a cruel, snake-like smile.
At the same time, another figure also caught up behind Lu Chen, sharp claws gleaming with a chilling light.
Their third spirit rings lit up simultaneously.
It was clearly two Soul Venerates attacking together!
“Two Soul Venerates attacking from both sides, can Little Junior Brother dodge them?” Jiang Yixi was full of worry.
“He definitely can!” Tang Ya clenched her fists, her tone firm, “I believe in him!” Facing the pincer attack, Lu Chen’s eyes turned cold, without the slightest hesitation.
He ignored the attack from behind, his left palm directly reaching for the dagger in front of him.
“Pfft!” The dagger easily pierced through Lu Chen’s palm, and the person sneered disdainfully: “Kid, still too young!
You could have blocked with a weapon, but you panicked and used your hand to take it head-on.” But the next moment, when he tried to pull back the dagger, he found his wrist was firmly gripped by Lu Chen!
“What?!” The person was shocked and furious.
In that split second of distraction, the short blade in Lu Chen’s hand suddenly stabbed upwards from his chin.
It pierced through the top of his head from bottom to top, bringing out a gush of hot blood.
The person’s pupils instantly dilated; even in death, he couldn’t believe he had died just like that.
Lu Chen was expressionless, his figure swiftly turned, using the corpse to shield himself.
“Tear!” Three hideous wounds suddenly appeared on the corpse.
The person behind him changed his expression and cried out in alarm: “Thunder Snake!” Using the recoil, Lu Chen quickly retreated, landing in the center of the street.
He casually tossed the corpse aside, his left palm’s wound already restored to its original state.
It might not seem tempting right now but who knows what the future holds?
“And If you’re enjoying it, drop a Power Stone for me!”