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Death Grip
"Go and report, I have urgent matters to discuss with the family head." Zhao Yu led Xing Chen into the Zhao Family and headed straight for the location of the family head, Zhao Yuanlong.
"Yes, Elder Six, please wait a moment, I will inform the family head right away." The doorkeeper slightly cupped his hands towards Zhao Yu and then turned to walk towards Zhao Yuanlong's cultivation room.
"Brother Xing Chen, please wait a moment; it won't be long before the family head arrives," Zhao Yu said with a slight smile as he looked at Xing Chen.
Xing Chen nodded slightly while secretly contemplating what to do if the two sides ultimately could not reach an agreement and if the Zhao Family became desperate and took action against him.
Of course, if he needed to escape, there was still a good chance, as his Five Elements Escape Technique was applicable in any environment. Even when facing the vast ocean, if he wanted to flee, those from the Yang Spirit Realm would absolutely not be able to stop him.
However, even so, he could not rule out the possibility of unexpected events occurring in between, so Xing Chen had to be fully prepared.
"Elder Six, the family head has summoned you!" After a moment, the same person came out and said to Zhao Yu.
"Understood." Zhao Yu nodded and then led Xing Chen into the courtyard ahead.
"Yu, what is it that you need from me?" The family head of the Zhao Family, Zhao Yuanlong, stood with his back to Zhao Yu, hands clasped behind him, speaking calmly.
"Family head, during our competition with the Song Family, I encountered a talented young man. If he can participate in this grand competition, our Zhao Family's ranking will surely improve, and we will acquire more resources," Zhao Yu respectfully stated.
"Oh? Is this person the talent you mentioned?" Zhao Yuanlong turned around, his sharp gaze fixed on Xing Chen while an immense aura suddenly descended upon Xing Chen.
Feeling Zhao Yuanlong's gaze and the overwhelming aura emanating from him, Xing Chen remained calm without any change in expression. After all, he had encountered powerful figures like those from Gaze of Fate in the Eastern Region; now facing a mere Yang Po Realm Fifth Layer cultivator trying to crush him with mere presence was absolutely impossible.
"That's right, Head of the Family, this is Xing Chen from Snow Wind Island, whose strength is enough to rival a Yang Spirit Second Layer Peak expert," Zhao Yu nodded.
"Snow Wind Island? Rivalling a Yang Spirit Second Layer Peak expert?" Zhao Yuanlong's gaze shifted slightly. He was aware of the power of Snow Wind Island, and the fact that this young man from Snow Wind Island could remain unfazed under his pressure made Zhao Yuanlong believe that he could indeed contend with a Yang Spirit Second Layer Peak expert.
"I'm not just contending with a Yang Spirit Second Layer Peak expert; I intend to kill one," Xing Chen said, looking at Zhao Yuanlong without a hint of fear in his eyes.
"Kill? It seems you have quite a bit of confidence in your abilities," Zhao Yuanlong smiled upon hearing Xing Chen's words, while internally he became even more convinced that he was indeed from Snow Wind Island, as only someone from Snow Wind Island would be so arrogant and dismissive.
"Head of the Family, Brother Xing Chen is telling the truth. He truly has the strength to kill a Yang Spirit Second Layer Peak expert. Song Gaodan from the Song Family was killed by him; otherwise, I wouldn't have been able to secure that Elemental Stone Vein so quickly," Zhao Yu said, observing the expression on his family's head and knowing what he was thinking, so he quickly spoke up.
Zhao Yuanlong's pupils contracted slightly; at this moment, he was genuinely shocked. If Xing Chen being from Snow Wind Island surprised him, then this revelation completely astonished him.
After all, as far as he knew, even the strongest young talent from Nebula Island's Nebula Gate could only barely contend with a Yang Spirit Second Layer Peak expert and could never kill one. But this person before him?
"If what you say is true, then in this upcoming competition, our Zhao Family can indeed improve our ranking and seize more resources. However..." Zhao Yuanlong pondered for a moment before a glint of light flashed in his eyes. He then punched forward, unleashing an overwhelming aura that surged toward Xing Chen.
Xing Chen looked at the incoming punch with slightly flickering eyes. Lightning gathered between his palms, and thunder rumbled continuously within him. Then he met that thunderous punch with one of his own.
In an instant, boundless lightning converged as a chilling wind swept through, and the sound of thunder echoed repeatedly as it collided violently with Zhao Yuanlong's punch.
Bang!
After a loud explosion, dust flew around and light flashed. Xing Chen's figure instantly retreated more than ten steps, each step leaving a deep footprint.
Zhao Yuanlong's body also trembled, and his entire right arm felt a tingling sensation at that moment, rendering him unable to exert any strength.
"Master, what is this..." Zhao Yu beside him looked up at Zhao Yuanlong in surprise. After all, when they initially brought Xing Chen here, he had promised that not a single hair on Xing Chen would be harmed. Now, Zhao Yuanlong suddenly attacked; wasn't this slapping his face?
"Hehe, I mean no harm. I just wanted to test this brother's strength," Zhao Yuanlong said with a smile. He indeed only wanted to see Xing Chen's abilities; otherwise, he wouldn't have held back from using Martial Arts earlier.
"Zhao Family Head, your hospitality truly opens my eyes!" Xing Chen raised his head, his face slightly pale. Although Zhao Yuanlong's strike was not full force, it was still enough to rival the strength of Yang Po San Chong.
This level of attack was still quite difficult for Xing Chen to handle; he had almost coughed up blood from Zhao Yuanlong's punch just now.
"Master, are you okay?" At that moment, a sound of rushing air came from the door; it was the guard who had been stationed outside.
He had been waiting outside but rushed in upon hearing the violent explosion, thinking someone was trying to harm Zhao Yuanlong.
"I'm fine; I was just sparring with this brother. You can go back," Zhao Yuanlong said with a smile as he waved his hand. He then turned to Xing Chen again and said, "Brother, please don't take offense. I meant no ill will; I just wanted to see your strength and how far it has come."
"Hmph, so now you see?" Xing Chen snorted coldly, looking at Zhao Yuanlong with a somewhat indifferent gaze.
"This matter was indeed my folly. I apologize to you here, brother. However, this is related to the fate of my Zhao Family, so I hope you can understand," Zhao Yuanlong said with a slight bow.
Zhao Yu beside him also breathed a sigh of relief. If Xing Chen really fell out with the Zhao Family, it would be tragic for him. Fortunately, the worst he feared did not happen.
"I just want to know what I can gain from putting in effort for your Zhao Family. I don't care about anything else," Xing Chen said calmly, but it was clear from his expression that he was still brooding over the earlier incident.
"Well, as long as my brother can achieve a ranking in the competition, what you receive will be from the Zhao Family..." Zhao Yuanlong pondered for a moment, but before he could finish, he was interrupted by Xing Chen.
"You don't need to make empty promises. I only want to see tangible benefits. What can you give me?" Xing Chen fixed his gaze intently on Zhao Yuanlong.
"Alright, since you feel this way, I won't beat around the bush anymore. If you can represent our Zhao Family in this competition, I will give you a bottle of Soul-Condensing Pill," Zhao Yuanlong said through gritted teeth.
The Soul-Condensing Pill is a precious elixir that helps one break through to the Yang Spirit Realm. While it may not be as good as Xing Chen's Thunderfire Divine Pill, it is still quite comparable.
"Soul-Condensing Pill?" Xing Chen's eyes flickered. He had heard of the Soul-Condensing Pill, which is a top-tier elixir at the Earth-Level. In terms of its effectiveness for breaking through to the Yang Spirit Realm, this pill is even more effective than the Thunderfire Divine Pill.
After all, while the Thunderfire Divine Pill can also help one break through to the Yang Spirit Realm, its potency is too violent for an average person to handle. Furthermore, the Thunderfire Divine Pill is not specifically designed for breaking through to the Yang Spirit Realm. Therefore, when facing the Bottleneck of breaking through to the Yang Spirit Realm, the Soul-Condensing Pill undoubtedly surpasses the Thunderfire Divine Pill.
"Alright, if you can provide me with the Soul-Condensing Pill, I can agree to represent the Zhao Family in battle. However, any rewards I obtain from this competition will still belong to me. How does that sound?" Xing Chen slowly spoke while looking at Zhao Yuanlong.
"Fine, but you must ensure that you place in the top three," Zhao Yuanlong nodded after a moment of contemplation, adding a condition afterward.
"No problem. Just give me the Soul-Condensing Pill now!" Xing Chen extended his hand.
"Here you go. This is five Soul-Condensing Pill. The remaining five will be given to you once you enter the top three," Zhao Yuanlong tossed a jade vial containing the pills to Xing Chen, speaking simultaneously.
A bottle of Soul-Condensing Pill contains ten pills, and since the competition hasn't started yet, it would be unwise for Zhao Yuanlong to give him all of them now; otherwise, what if Xing Chen suddenly ran off?
"I wonder when the competition will start?" Xing Chen asked as he took the jade bottle and placed it into the Thunderfire Divine Ring, looking up.
"After three days, the competition will take place at the Nebula Gate. I hope you can achieve a good ranking," Zhao Yuanlong replied with a smile.
"Please give me a copy of the information on the participants in this competition. I want to understand their situations first; knowing both yourself and your enemy will ensure victory in every battle," Xing Chen said, his gaze flickering slightly.
"Alright, you should go rest for now. I will have someone bring you the information about this competition and the participants shortly," Zhao Yuanlong nodded.
"In that case, I'll take my leave," Xing Chen shrugged. Since he had been given the hint to leave, he naturally wouldn't overstay his welcome.
"Zhao Si, please arrange accommodations for Brother Xing Chen," Zhao Yuanlong did not keep Xing Chen there, as he still had many questions to ask Zhao Yu.
"Yes, Master!" The doorman then stepped back into the courtyard and responded respectfully.
"This brother, please," Zhao Si gestured for Xing Chen to follow him and then led him away.
"Yu, can we trust this person?" After Xing Chen left, Zhao Yuanlong glanced at Zhao Yu and asked.
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