1271: C1271 Downhill

C1271 Downhill

Kunwu Mountain.

Inside the dark and profound Tao Hall, a statue-like figure sat cross-legged. His face was smooth and fair, his eyes were closed under his sharp eyebrows, and his expression was serene, as if he had been sleeping for an unknown amount of time.

A cool breeze blew by the window, creating ripples on the calm surface of the lake. This lonely statue-like figure seemed to have sensed something, and a strand of aura appeared, just like the sprouting sapling that had met the spring rain.

At first, the aura was insignificant, but as time passed, it became more and more powerful. In the end, it was like a gale, yet also like a tidal wave.

The entire Tao Hall was trembling, and following the movement, the statue-like figure's eyelids twitched, and then slowly opened his eyes.

What a pair of bright eyes were these? They were as brilliant as gold and filled with boundless majesty. There was also an endless profoundness within them. Even from afar, it was as though they dragged one into a pitch-black abyss.

"I'm finally awake."

As he spoke, the golden light in his eyes gradually faded, leaving behind only tranquility and profoundness. This figure was none other than Lu Chen, who had been in closed-door training for five years.

He finally woke up today.

"Hmm?"

Chang Wenbo who was playing chess seemed to have sensed something, and raised his head, noticing the tall figure who was walking out from the Tao Hall. He was stunned at first, but then his lips drew a curve, and he laughed: "Come and play chess with Second Senior Brother, quickly."

Lu Chen came out of seclusion.

This news swept through the entire Extreme Tao Academic Palace like a gale.

"Did I succeed?"

"He's been in closed-door training for five years. He shouldn't have really taken that step, right?"

… ….

They all had the same question. Could it be that the stunning new disciple really only needed five years of experience to take that final step?

Very quickly, someone learned that Lu Chen's cultivation was still at the perfection-stage of the Soul-breaking Stage from the rumors that were accidentally leaked by some of the servants in the Kungwu Hall.

After confirming the matter again and again, many people heaved a sigh of relief at the same time. Back then, in the Dao Battles, Lu Chen using the terrifying sword formation with his Soul-breaking Stage was enough to heavily injure an expert who was an entire realm away from him. If his cultivation stepped into the Life And Death Stage, then no matter how dazzling Nan Hongyi and Su Yuvrann were compared, they would both be incomparably gloomy.

"Failed?" "That's normal."

"Back then, I had to spend a hundred years on this level to completely understand the mysteries of life and death."

"If you had joined my Orthodox Unity Hall back then, with my guidance, you might have been able to use five years to break into the Life And Death Stage. But unfortunately, you just had to join this Kungwu Hall that only exists in name and doesn't even exist.

The Orthodox Unity Hall elders sneered in the cold wind. Previously, Lu Chen had rejected Orthodox Unity Hall Lord's invitation in front of everyone, but now that he had broken through, they were happier than anyone else in wanting to see a joke.

"Youngster, you're still a bit too impatient."

"If it was my Taiyi Hall disciples, they could have been properly nurtured, but unfortunately, they are people of the Kungwu Hall."

… ….

After receiving the news that Lu Chen had failed to break through, regardless of whether it was the two palace elders or the ordinary disciples, they all sighed a little within the Extreme Tao Academic Palace.

That night.

Bai Tingxin and Bai Tingxin ignored their seniors and sisters as they once again ascended the Kunwu Mountain. To the two sisters, Lu Chen's best friend might not be the same as the inheritance, but there was nothing that could stop them from visiting their best friend.

"How long have they been gone?"

Looking at Lu Chen, who was playing chess, Bai Tingxin couldn't help but ask Fu Feng.

"One day."

"To be exact, Second Senior Brother and I got off after we got out of seclusion."

Fu Feng said helplessly. Although he had a lot of questions for Lu Chen, he knew that he couldn't disturb the two of them at this time, so he could only watch chess for the whole day. The problem was that he didn't like to play chess, so he was bored during the day.

"Elder sister, what's the situation now?" She was different from Fu Feng, the latter did not like to play chess but at least understood it. She did not like to play chess and could not understand it either.

"Lu Chen is being stubborn, now he's fighting with Bai Zi back and forth. The situation is very subtle, and the outcome is about to be decided."

"Pa!"

As Bai Tingxin finished her sentence, Second Senior Brother Chang Wenbo dropped a white piece, making a clear and melodious sound.

"Junior brother, do you want to admit defeat?"

Chang Wenbo asked with a smile that was not a smile. With this move, Lu Chen had lost most of his men. The situation was very clear.

"Good chess."

"But I haven't lost yet."

As he said that, Lu Chen also dropped a black piece of paper. It was a very inconspicuous place, but it was such an inconspicuous place that displayed its extreme importance at this moment.

The black dots that had originally been separated from each other instantly merged into one, forming an anti-encirclement around Bai.

Chang Wenbo frowned and thought for a moment before praising, "Wonderful, so wonderful."

"Thank you."

Lu Chen smiled and then walked towards Fu Feng and Bai Tingxin.

"I've been waiting for a long time."

"Lu Chen."

"You."

"Mr. Chen."

Fu Feng and Bai Tingxin stepped forward and couldn't help but size up Lu Chen.

Five years seemed like the blink of an eye. In the middle of the closed-door training, many changes occurred. Lu Chen did not go into detail and only chose a few important details to describe it briefly.

The three listened attentively, and their expressions became increasingly shocked.

After a long silence, Fu Feng was the one who answered the question in their minds: "Did it work?"

Facing his expectant eyes, Lu Chen smiled lightly and jokingly replied, "Guess."

Hearing that, Fu Feng and Bai Tingxin looked at each other, both of them seeing the shock and joy in each other's eyes. Bai Qinger, on the other hand, had a puzzled expression on her face. However, she was well-behaved and didn't ask any further questions.

Two months later.

Lu Chen walked down from the Kunwu Mountain. He walked very slowly, but in reality, he walked very quickly.

Kungwu Hall disciples never go down the mountain easily, but today was a special day, because it was time to participate in the official departure of the Hero Meeting disciples.

"Mr. Four, please take care."1

"Mr. Four, you can do it!"

… ….

Along the way, the Kungwu Hall servants stood respectfully by the side and greeted Lu Chen enthusiastically. The way they looked at Lu Chen was burning with anticipation. To represent the entire Extreme Tao Academic Palace in battle, what kind of honor was that? In their eyes, it was simply unreachable.

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