STAYING ALIVE CAUTIOUSLY IN THE CELESTIAL REALM AND BECOMING THE STRONGEST

Chapter 780: Chapter 780 Zhao Zhenxuan

Innate!

Wang Chen had truly turned out to be an Innate martial artist!

The vast martial arts arena fell Silent, and the representatives from hundreds of Martial Pavilions, along with many of the martial artists who had come to watch the battle, were all utterly dumbfounded.

Their inherent understanding of martial arts was completely overturned in the face of Wang Chen.

A sixteen-year-old Innate, was he even human?

The head of Wei Martial Arts Hall, Wei Lei, rolled his eyes and fainted on the spot.

Shao Hongcheng had been watching him and immediately sneered, “Stop pretending, pretending to be dead won’t help you!”

At this moment, the head of Hongyi Martial Hall felt unspeakably exhilarated.

For years, the Hongyi Martial Hall had been suppressed by the Wei Martial Arts Hall, and Wei Lei had often tripped him up and caused trouble. Shao Hongcheng, intimidated by the latter’s influence, had always endured it when he could.

Now, the frustration that had been building in his heart had completely dissipated, and he felt like he could almost float away with joy.

And the looks he was receiving from the heads of the other Martial Pavilions around him were like those one would give to a victorious underdog.

Shao Hongcheng must have known that Wang Chen was an Innate martial artist, and then kept it hidden carefully, setting a huge trap for Wei Lei when the time was right.

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After all, with no absolute certainty, how could he dare to bet so much with Wei Lei?

To win, one needed the strength to collect the debt as well!

Now the situation was perfect. Wei Lei’s immense loss was set in stone—not just thirty thousand Jade Currency, but even the Wei Martial Arts Hall itself he would have to compensate.

Otherwise, the Wei Family would never agree.

Who would dare to offend an Innate martial artist?

Everyone’s gaze revealed a look of reverence.

With the support of an Innate martial artist, the formerly obscure Hongyi Martial Hall suddenly joined the ranks of the very top of Red Cliff City.

After this tournament, there would surely be countless families wanting to send their disciples to study at Hongyi.

How many disciples they would take would all depend on the capacity of the Martial Hall.

This time, Shao Hongcheng had made an enormous profit!

“As long as one is not the head of a Martial Hall, anyone is eligible to compete.”

The Executor of the City Lord’s Mansion replied respectfully, “Master, please allow me to report this matter to Lord City Lord.”

Innate is sacred, revered as a Martial Saint, and also referred to as Master.

“That’s your affair.”

Wang Chen said with a smile, “Do I need to continue competing then?”

“I dare not.”

The Executor of the City Lord’s Mansion said with a wry smile, “In the presence of a Master’s honor, I believe no one would dare to challenge you on stage. The champion of this Martial Pavilion tournament can be none other than Hongyi Martial Hall!”

His words were skillfully crafted, declaring Hongyi Martial Hall the champion rather than Wang Chen.

This was because Wang Chen’s status was too high, which made the title of champion of a martial arts tournament seem insufficiently prestigious to be bestowed upon him.

“Does anyone object?”

The Executor from the City Lord’s Mansion surveyed the surroundings of the arena, his eyes brightly intense and fierce.

Though he was extremely respectful in front of Wang Chen, he took a superior stance against the martial artists below.

The Acquired Realm was enough to crush more than ninety-nine percent of martial artists in Red Cliff City!

No one disagreed, nor did anyone dare step forward.

Seeing everyone’s understanding, the Executor from the City Lord’s Mansion withdrew his gaze and reverently escorted Wang Chen down from the arena.

Wang Chen did not return to his own seat but instead went straight back to Hongyi Martial Hall with Shao Hongcheng.

After the two left, the martial masters present looked at each other.

Their enthusiasm had fizzled out.

Who could have imagined that the first battle of this year’s Martial Pavilion tournament would reveal an Innate martial artist?

All the spotlight had been stolen by Wang Chen alone, and the subsequent matches, no matter how exciting, would likely fail to raise spirits, even feeling somewhat laughable.

Throughout the journey, Shao Hongcheng was brimming with pride and excitement, feeling years younger.

Still, he harbored some worries, “I don’t know about City Lord Zhao…”

After all, Zhao Zhenxuan was a seasoned Innate martial artist, presiding over Red Cliff City for decades, with an unmatchable prestige.

The influence of the City Lord had already left an indelible mark in Shao Hongcheng’s heart.

“No matter,”

Wang Chen waved his hand, “I will wait for him to come.”

Gaining fame and recognition in the martial arts contest was Wang Chen’s set plan, and he had no need for any semblance of modesty.

If Zhao Zhenxuan had the capacity to be magnanimous, then they could still become friends.

But if this innate martial artist couldn’t tolerate a grain of sand in his eyes, he wouldn’t mind cashing in some Qi-Blood value from him.

Exactly how much Qi-Blood value an Innate martial artist could “exchange” for was something that Wang Chen was quite interested in finding out.

After arriving at the Hongyi Martial Hall, Shao Hongcheng immediately dismissed the servants, maids, and the martial masters and disciples who stayed behind in the hall.

Also, he opened the main gate wide.

Once Zhao Zhenxuan and Wang Chen broke into a fight, the entire martial hall would be destroyed, and those people would surely suffer.

But Shao Hongcheng himself decided to stay with Wang Chen.

This Martial Pavilion master was alone, with no family or children around, naturally free of ties and concerns.

It was only after half an incense stick’s time that a deep voice reached their ears, “Is Wang Chen here? Zhao has come to visit!”

Wang Chen and Shao Hongcheng exchanged glances, and the latter immediately stood up to respond, “City Lord Zhao graces our humble hall with his presence, bringing honor to our establishment. Hongcheng is most welcoming!”

As soon as his voice fell, a figure appeared instantly in the hall.

It was none other than Zhao Zhenxuan!

This Innate martial artist had changed into a white robe, and his deep gaze first fell upon Wang Chen, “I presume this is young friend Wang Chen?”

Wang Chen stood up and gave a salute, “This junior Wang Chen greets City Lord Zhao.”

Zhao Zhenxuan had an extremely strong presence, and under the pressure of his aura, Shao Hongcheng at his side was already sweating profusely.

However, Wang Chen remained unruffled and composed, as if completely unaware of the oppressive presence Zhao Zhenxuan was projecting onto him.

Zhao Zhenxuan’s eyes grew even darker, “To have entered the Innate realm at such a young age, remarkable!”

When he first received the news, this Innate martial artist simply couldn’t believe that Red Cliff City had gained a peer of the same tier, and moreover, a sixteen-year-old at that.

But the unanimous testimony compelled him to pay a personal visit.

On the way here, Zhao Zhenxuan had already decided that if Wang Chen was only pretending to be Innate, he would just slap him to death.

He had never expected that Wang Chen would indeed possess Innate Qi!

Having been in the martial path for six decades, Zhao Zhenxuan had never seen nor heard of such an extraordinary individual.

His thoughts were exceedingly complex, and a hint of murderous intent lurked deep within his eyes.

As they say, a single mountain cannot house two tigers, and Red Cliff City could only accommodate one Innate martial artist. The most terrifying prospect was that given Wang Chen’s youth, his future achievements were bound to surpass his own.

How would a tiger king react upon seeing a young challenger?

If Zhao Zhenxuan hadn’t been temporarily uncertain of Wang Chen’s true capabilities, he might have struck him down right there and then.

Wang Chen smiled and said, “You flatter me, City Lord Zhao, please sit down so we can talk.”

Zhao Zhenxuan was silent for a moment but then decided to sit down as instructed.

The aura he had been exuding retracted, much to the relief of Shao Hongcheng, who was almost at his limit, and he couldn’t help but exhale deeply.

“I’ll go and brew some tea.”

The Pavilion master quickly found an excuse to leave.

He was well aware that he was not even qualified to be cannon fodder here, and staying would only burden Wang Chen!

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