After Transmigrating into a Book as the Villain, the Heroines' Character Settings All Changed - Part 14

As he spoke, Ye Xuan directly released the aura of an Early-stage Third Rank cultivator. He had not been lying.

"Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts?"

Seeing this, Han Di and the others were astonished.

They had not expected Ye Xuan to be such a rare genius as well.

If his status as a Third Rank alchemist were added in, he was actually a cut above Xu Chen.

What a pity his character was poor.

Jixia Academy practically never accepted people of poor character.

After all, they might bite the hand that fed them; it simply was not worth the trouble.

Ye Xuan was brimming with confidence. By displaying his strength like this, he was certain he would shock all the seniors.

But he soon realized that these people seemed utterly unmoved.

His expression stiffened at once. "Seniors, do you think I'm not good enough?"

Qing Han shook his head. "Your strength is fine, it's just..."

He did not finish, but his meaning had already been conveyed to Ye Xuan.

Cang Gu and Bantian also nodded. "Ye Xuan, remember today's mistake. You must change."

Ye Xuan's expression turned even uglier. I was misled.

If not for the Spirit Venerable, how could he have become like this?

Shangguan Luoyun also spoke up to reprimand him. "Jixia Academy is very strict. Ye Xuan, if you make this kind of mistake again, you will be expelled from the academy."

Ye Xuan: "..."

No, wasn't this Palace Lord being a little too hypocritical?

She had just said he could be given a chance.

Xu Chen was equally dumbfounded. Damn, Shangguan Luoyun had not even opened her eyes to look at the protagonist?

Ridiculous. Too ridiculous.

He had not sabotaged anything. He had done nothing at all; it had nothing to do with him.

Just as Xu Chen thought everything was over, another aged voice rang out. "Hehe, if you won't take such a monstrous genius, I will."

"Boom!"

A red-robed elder wreathed in flames crossed through space and arrived.

Xu Chen looked over. Wasn't this Tian Huo, the vice dean of Fire Dao Academy?

Come to think of it, Tian Huo had also valued Ye Xuan greatly in his previous life. He had been Ye Xuan's third master.

His Way of Fire Control was incomparably masterful, and he was also one of Jixia Academy's strongest alchemists.

Xu Chen secretly rejoiced. Good, the plot had returned to the proper track a little.

Tian Huo looked at Ye Xuan. "Kid, you practice Dual Cultivation of Alchemy and Martial Arts, and you're this formidable besides. That is truly rare. Are you willing to take me as your master?"

Ye Xuan was overjoyed. "This disciple is willing."

This way, he would have vast amounts of resources.

With resources, crushing Xu Chen next would absolutely not be a problem.

Tian Huo said with satisfaction, "Very good. From now on, my Fire Dao Academy will surely rise."

This Ye Xuan was extraordinarily remarkable. Tian Huo could see it.

Fire Dao Academy had lain dormant for far too long. With Ye Xuan, it would surely once again stand above all the other academies.

A mere Xu Chen could not compare to Ye Xuan.

Xu Chen, however, grinned happily at the sight.

Go ahead, take him. Pretty good.

Then the upcoming Academy Grand Competition could proceed normally as well.

That was also a major plot arc in Soaring Heaven Martial Emperor.

Ye Xuan would show off like mad, crush the various great academies, and Xu Chen would get beaten to a pulp once more.

From then on, Ye Xuan would shock all of Jixia Academy, with no one able to rival his limelight.

Xu Chen yawned. He could be a proper green leaf again.

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Xu Chen felt that no one would definitely be able to interfere with this Academy Grand Competition.

That little bitch Li Ruoling could not, and neither could Shangguan Luoyun.

After all, once he stepped onto the stage, if he wanted to lose, he would definitely lose.

Right? It was impossible for him to win while standing completely still. There was no logic in that.

So this major plot arc was rock-solid. There was absolutely no way anything could go wrong.

"However, before the Academy Grand Competition, there will be another major plot arc called the 'Mission Trial.'"

"At that time, I remember I'll run into quite a few heroines too—witches, Enchantresses, and the like."

"Ye Xuan will earn those heroines' favor and obtain all sorts of precious Heavenly Material Earthly Treasures."

"And I'll get beaten up then, fail to complete the mission, and return in a sorry state."

Xu Chen said, stroking his chin.

He had long since grown used to these plotlines where he failed.

There was not much of a ripple in his heart. He only needed to complete the system's missions anyway.

"Disciple, first take a look at this secret manual. It contains your master's lifelong efforts."

"Read it for a few days first. If there is anything you do not understand after a few days, your master will teach you."

At that moment, Han Di came before Xu Chen and handed him an ancient book, Body Refining Heavenly Scripture.

Faint spiritual energy coiled around it, and an ancient aura gathered upon it.

Han Di wanted to see just how far Xu Chen could get on his own.

He would personally teach Xu Chen whatever he still lacked afterward.

Xu Chen nodded. This secret manual now belonged to him personally.

In the previous ninety-nine lives, he had truly never read it.

He flipped through it word by word and discovered that this Body Refining Heavenly Scripture had indeed condensed the essence of body refinement.

Though its insights only reached the Sixth and Seventh Ranks, for those below the Sixth Rank, it was the most flawless guidebook.

Some body-refining methods, Xu Chen understood completely at a single glance and learned on the spot.

"Buzz!"

In an instant, faint golden light surged through Xu Chen's body. His flesh contracted and tightened, growing stronger once again.

Traces of black filth were automatically expelled from his body, making it more ethereal and solid.

His physical body trembled, automatically blasting the air apart as a small hurricane slowly curled up.

But Xu Chen was immersed in the world of the book and did not notice the changes around him for the moment.

About three hours later, Xu Chen had completely finished reading the book.

When he closed it, Xu Chen discovered that his entire body was black and sticky, covered in grime.

"Damn, what's going on?"

Xu Chen was slightly bewildered.

He had only read a book, and it could expel impurities too?

This master's book was pretty damn awesome!

In truth, Xu Chen had still underestimated his own ability.

He possessed the knowledge of ninety-nine lifetimes. In the path of body refinement, regardless of rank, he knew everything.

On top of that, this villain's body was already blessed with extraordinary talent. Otherwise, how could he have stayed ahead of the protagonist at every turn?

During those three hours of reading, he had already automatically comprehended the book's essential principles, and his body had instinctively begun operating them.

Xu Chen's physical body was now at least comparable to a Mid-stage Fourth Rank expert, though he himself did not yet know it.

An Early Fourth Rank fist was no longer worth a fart before Xu Chen.

And as time passed, this physical body would continue to grow stronger.