Chapter 1 Brother and Sister

  "How did you get here?"

  Zuo Qingwan and Yang Zhen appeared together, leaving Lu Chen stunned. Logically speaking, at this time, the two should be cultivating Taoist techniques under the guidance of the core disciples in the inner door.

  Yang Zhen has been running to Lu Chen's side for the past three months, because he doesn't have many friends and is particularly optimistic about Lu Chen's facial features.

  Yang Zhen smiled slightly and said, "Don't misunderstand, we met at the foot of the mountain." He pointed to Zuo Qinghua.

  Lu Xue didn't say anything and just smiled it off. Xiao Yatou, however, seemed to have caught the implication of Yang's words and twisted her fingers awkwardly, not saying a word.

  At this time, Yang Zhen said: "Our goals are the same, it's been three months now. The disciples who entered the Yu Ning Temple held a martial arts competition, which is also a test of our masters' skills for the past three months. Hehe, don't blame me for speaking directly, brother, I think you haven't had anyone to guide you, so I'll let you take a look, maybe you can see some clues, and it will be easier to cultivate in the future."

  "Ah, I see. As a nominal disciple without a master, it's only natural that I wouldn't be able to learn any Daoist techniques. Yang Zhen is also thinking of me, and this brother isn't bad at all." Lü Chen had always maintained a distant attitude towards Yang Zhen, like a gentleman's friendship as thin as water. But, as it turns out, Yang Zhen was indeed a down-to-earth person. In their leisure time, they hadn't spoken little about how to cultivate Daoist techniques, only because the two had different spiritual roots and therefore different cultivation methods. Moreover, since Lü Chen had always been secretly guided by Yu Yang, he didn't need to gain any experience from Yang Zhen, so he hadn't paid much attention to it. But now, looking at it, ah, Yang Zhen was indeed a friend worth befriending.

  Lu Chen didn't say a word, and the little girl Zuo Qinghe, who didn't know the inside story, said: "Right, brother is also free anyway. Can't always practice the flowing sand finger technique. Why not go take a look? Today there are many earth-based spiritual root newcomers competing in martial arts."

  Xiao Yatou also meant that. Lu Chen thought that it didn't matter anyway, so he nodded and said, "Okay, let's go take a look."

  And so, the three of them traveled together and arrived at the Yu Ning Temple Square.

  When they arrived at the square, all the disciples had already gathered. As usual, the four great elders were in their positions observing, but the various hall officials did not appear.

  "I reckon these four old guys have nothing better to do all day, so they're just passing the time by teaching new disciples this trivial stuff." Lü Chén thought.

  It was just an impromptu assessment for novice disciples, and there weren't many rules. When Lu Chen and the other two arrived, someone had already started showing off their skills on the square.

  You punch, I kick, the fight is so cool and intense. Finally, Lu Chen saw the so-called Jade Sun Swordsmanship and the female disciple's Green Lotus Swordsmanship.

  Although the many disciples only held wooden swords and did not let Lu Chen see any sword light flashing or energy shooting out, at least their moves were still visually pleasing. Moreover, from time to time, there would be fireball techniques, water control techniques, and other such things, adding a bit of flair to the scene. Not to mention, they were much more beautiful than Lu Chen's earth stab technique and flowing sand technique.

  Swords clashed, a disciple's fireball technique was not bad, silently finding the opportunity to strike, a small harmless fireball was thrown out, and with a loud crash, it defeated the opponent, burning their shoulder and head black, and walked away with joy.

  One of the two who came up later, one had a spiritual root belonging to fire, and the other was the opposite, water. The two fought fiercely and were very enjoyable to watch. Originally, they were two opposing attributes, and the combination of fire and water, these two red and blue attributes, was really good-looking. The application of Taoist skills was also very practical, it seemed that a lot of effort had been put into it. After fighting for half a day, the two finally ended with a draw.

  Next was earth versus metal, and finally, he saw his fellow earth-type cultivator make a move. Lu Chen's eyes widened slightly.

  Only to see that the new disciple of Tulianggen came up with a move, using the Earth Piercing Technique, but it didn't have any effect. The opposing disciple countered with the Jade Sun Covering Heaven Stab, and the wooden sword flashed with a weak golden light, probably having been infused with the Golden Power Technique, greatly increasing its attacking power.

  On the other side, they had long been prepared and set up a mud wall to block it. Just as the foot was about to be pierced, the person on the other side was also very quick-witted and made a swift stroke in mid-air, dodging the attack. The two continued to fight again, but the Earth Spirit Root disciple only used the Flowing Sand Technique a few times before giving up. In the end, he was defeated by the Golden Spirit Root disciple due to his weak offense. The audience cheered as the winner walked out of the arena with a joyful smile, while the loser left in dismay.

  After watching, Lu Chen summed up in his heart: "This person's earth stabbing technique is better than mine, it can absorb, the earthen wall is also good, but the quicksand technique is a bit worse. Of course, if he could cast two blocks of quicksand, he would have won already. What a pity, what a pity~"

  Just as Lu Chen was summarizing and absorbing the information, a familiar figure walked into the scene: Chen Hu.

  Three months without seeing him, this guy still has a big belly, three months of hard training not only didn't reduce his figure, but instead seemed to have gained a few more pounds. He is one year older than Lu Chen and weighs over 170 pounds, directly sinking the ground with a thud, his whole body shaking with fat.

  Huǒ Líng Gēn, three fires and one wood and one water, relatively special, mainly cultivating fire is good.

  Chen Hu walked up, and the noise below stopped. Lu Chen looked around and saw that the eyes of those disciples had a hint of retreat, probably because this kid's strength was not low, and no one dared to come forward. Adding to that the nearly two hundred pounds of flesh, overall it gave a visually shocking feeling. No need to say more, just this appearance alone was indeed frightening.

  The disciples were hesitant and did not move forward, as if waiting for someone to take the initiative to ask for battle, but after a long wait, there was no result, and the scene was extremely cold.

  Chen Hu grinned with a big mouth, seeing that no one dared to come up, naturally raised his chin, with an air of "I'm the best in heaven and earth".

  His gaze shifted, "Huh?" Chen Hu suddenly saw Lu Chen, a wicked thought flashed in his mind, and he beckoned to Lu Chen, saying: "Lu Chen, are you interested in playing a game?"

  "Want to fight?"

  The crowd of disciples was shocked, and when they turned around, they also saw Lu Chen. Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on their faces. This smile contained teasing, disdain, and half-ridiculing meaning, obviously, no one looked down on Lu Chen, completely treating him as Chen Hu's plaything.

  Indeed, Lu Chen's strength displayed three months ago was astonishing, but that wasn't three months ago.

  Three months have passed, and the previously named disciples are now truly official disciples of the Qianyu Gate. Everyone has been cultivating their Taoist skills, except for Lu Chen, who doesn't have a master or anyone to guide him. Wanting to win is just a dream. Those who have cultivated Taoist skills and those who haven't are like people who already know how to use guns, while you're still playing with knives and swords - it's not even the same level.

  Lu Chen is going to make a scene? This is getting interesting.

  The disciples secretly smiled at the thought.

  Lu Chen naturally saw it, actually he didn't plan to go forward and try, but now it seems that using Chen Hu to test his own three months of Taoist gains is also not bad, at least he needs to be clear about what kind of weight he is now.

  So, Lu Chen did not refuse. Under the gaze of his fellow disciples' hidden ridicule and the worried expressions of Zuo Qinghe and Yang Zhen, he walked forward slowly.

  Lu Dun walked up calmly, Chen Hu was taken aback at first, then burst out laughing, thinking to himself: "Finally, I've got the chance, today I'll teach you a good lesson, let this kid know that my spiritual stone isn't so easily deceived."

  Although he thought so in his heart, Chen Hu said with a smile: "Good guts, just because of your guts, I will spare you later."

  Lu Chen couldn't see the cunning glint in Chen Hu's eyes, and a hint of playfulness hung on his lips: "Alright, just for that sentence, I'll spare you two kicks later."

  "Hmm"

  A little surprise, finally started collecting votes for Chen Huo, shouting for votes~