Battling Young Master Jun (1)

Jun Wudi placed the two tokens side-by-side and compared them. Pointing to the token with a long spear, he explained that Fengtian Prefecture had the largest army on the continent, so their unified symbol was a spear. As the first subordinate power to Fengtian Prefecture, their tokens were identical except for the pattern.

Jun Wudi then pointed to the other token. Its unified symbol was a medicinal herb, the mark of Cangshan Medicine Manor. Almost all of Cangshan Medicine Manor's subordinate powers were located in the Jianghai Region.

Jun Wudi spoke to Lu Chen, "Although I don't know what you're planning, the person you're looking for is definitely in the Jianghai Region, and they are definitely part of Cangshan Medicine Manor's forces."

Lu Chen cupped his hands towards Jun Wudi in thanks. "Thank you, Uncle Jun."

At this moment, Jun Laoye suddenly spoke up, "Second Uncle, Lu Chen hasn't joined a sect yet. In a little while, it will be time for sects to recruit disciples. I want you to take Lu Chen as an inner disciple."

Jun Laoye winked repeatedly at Lu Chen, signaling him to speak.

Lu Chen understood Jun Laoye's meaning. Joining Fengtian Prefecture would not only provide him with the protection of a sect but also allow him access to the Scripture Repository to find out which force this token belonged to.

He immediately stood up and cupped his hands towards Jun Wudi. "Little Lu asks Uncle Jun to please take me in."

Jun Laoye also chimed in, praising how formidable Lu Chen was. However, Lu Chen was only at the Qi Gathering Realm and didn't qualify for inner discipleship. But Jun Laoye had previously boasted that Lu Chen could come to him with any problems.

Just as Jun Wudi was contemplating how to get Lu Chen accepted, Jun Laoye whispered into his ear that Lu Chen had already generated Spiritual Power, and it was extremely powerful.

Jun Wudi instantly stood up and looked at Jun Laoye. "Are you telling the truth?"

The camp fell silent, and everyone looked towards Jun Wudi.

Jun Wudi realized he had lost his composure and quickly told everyone to continue drinking and making merry.

Jun Wudi sat down and said to Jun Laoye, "Are you telling the truth?"

"Indeed. Second Uncle, please accept him. I guarantee there will be no mistakes. Lu Chen's strength is definitely above mine."

Jun Wudi looked at Lu Chen. He still couldn't believe that someone like Lu Chen, who appeared to have no background, could generate Spiritual Power. Furthermore, Jun Laoye was already at the Grand Perfection of Qi Gathering, and if Lu Chen was even stronger than him, Jun Wudi couldn't imagine the extent of Lu Chen's power.

He turned to look at Nantian Yijian, who had accompanied Lu Chen. Nantian Yijian was currently drinking with everyone. Seeing Jun Wudi looking at him, he raised his wine cup and toasted Jun Wudi.

Looking at Nantian Yijian, Jun Wudi was reminded of his own youthful days – unrestrained, carefree, and living life to the fullest.

"It's all the same whether I take one or two," he mused. "Might as well do a favor. Besides, someone with Lu Chen's talent can't be that bad. And the surname 'Nantian' isn't something just anyone can possess." With that, he agreed to take both Lu Chen and Nantian Yijian under his wing as his final disciples.

"Fine, fine. I will take you two as my final disciples."

Lu Chen had initially thought it would be good enough to be accepted as an outer disciple, but now, he and Nantian Yijian were being taken in as final disciples.

Regardless of Jun Wudi's reasons, apart from the villagers of Qingfang Village, his two grandfathers, and Nantian Yijian, Jun Wudi was the first person to treat him this way.

Lu Chen quickly stood up and respectfully performed a junior's bow.

"Little Lu, on behalf of Yijian, thanks Uncle Jun. After the Secret Realm concludes, Little Lu will definitely bring Yijian to perform the kowtow and master-apprenticeship ceremony for Jun Wudi."

"Good, good, what a fine young man."

Jun Wudi asked Lu Chen to sit down. He hadn't expected Lu Chen to be not only highly talented but also so well-mannered. He felt he hadn't made the wrong decision.

He then burst into laughter. "Come, come, eat. From now on, we are family."

Jun Laoye looked at Jun Wudi accepting Lu Chen as his final disciple and threw an arm around Lu Chen's shoulders. "Since you've already taken Second Uncle as your final master, we are brothers. From now on, call me Little Junzi."

Lu Chen looked at Jun Laoye. This was the first time since leaving his village that he had felt so much care from so many people. He was deeply moved and thought, When I find Grandpa, I must let him know that Little Lu has so many people who care about him.

The rest of the time in the camp was spent in song and dance. In the end, whether out of genuine feeling or deliberate arrangement, everyone insisted that Lu Chen and Jun Laoye, the two heroic youths, should have a sparring match to liven things up.

"Can we get a glimpse of Little Hero Lu's strength?"

"Yes, yes, how about the two young heroes have a match?"

"Let's have one, let's have one!"

Hearing the cheers from the crowd, Lu Chen and Jun Laoye looked at Jun Wudi. Jun Wudi nodded, signaling that they could proceed. Jun Wudi also wanted to use this opportunity to see if Lu Chen's abilities were truly as remarkable as claimed.

"Go ahead. Show these people your strength, and you'll be able to establish yourselves here."

"Yes, Uncle Jun." Lu Chen knew he had no choice but to fight. Having just arrived and been accepted as a final disciple by Jun Wudi, it was natural that some would be unhappy.

A space was instantly cleared in the camp.

Jun Laoye leaped into the arena and pulled out a long spear from his storage bag. He performed a flourish with the spear, urging Lu Chen to come down quickly.

"Star Serpent Hidden in Clouds!"

Lu Chen vanished from everyone's sight.

As everyone was still searching for Lu Chen, Jun Laoye suddenly felt a threat from behind him. He lunged forward, dodging Lu Chen's attack.

Lu Chen had intended to startle Jun Laoye, but he hadn't expected him to dodge. He retreated a few steps and assumed an offensive stance, signaling that he was waiting for Jun Laoye.

"Come on, Little Junzi, show me your true strength."

Jun Laoye stood his ground, a cold sweat breaking out. He had underestimated Lu Chen. If he hadn't reacted in time, he would have already been hit by Lu Chen's attack.

Jun Laoye thought to himself, I must be more careful, or I'll become a laughingstock.

Jun Laoye steadied his breath, pointed his spear at Lu Chen, and said, "My spear is called the Eight Treasures Rolling Cloud Spear. It's forged from extraterrestrial meteorite iron. It has never been defeated by anyone of the same cultivation level. Show me your weapon."

Lu Chen shook his head. "I don't have a weapon. I'll use my fists. Let's see if my fists are harder than your spear."

Although he said this, Lu Chen realized he didn't have a weapon to use. It seemed he would need to get one later.

Lu Chen beckoned to Jun Laoye.

Jun Laoye responded with a flourish of his spear and lunged towards Lu Chen.

The spear thrust, parried, dodged, advanced, retreated, attacked, and defended, its cold starlight constantly assaulting Lu Chen.

Lu Chen watched the incoming spear light, not daring to meet it head-on with his bare hands. He could only use the Star Serpent Hidden in Clouds to dodge.

He seized every opportunity to use Silver Serpent Emerging from its Lair to harass Young Master Jun, trying to interrupt his attack. But Young Master Jun's spear technique was impenetrable, capable of both offense and defense. For a time, Lu Chen was helpless.

Just then, Nantian Yijian suddenly shouted, "Dancing with swords? I, Nantian Yijian, will play a tune to liven things up."

Nantian Yijian took out the Qiankun Thirty-Six Sword Qin from his storage bag and ran to the front of the two fighters.

Jun Wudi looked at the Qin Nantian Yijian had taken out. He was perceptive and guessed that it was at least an Earth Tier Magic Treasure.

"Nantian, Nantian, with such a Magic Treasure now, could he really be from that aristocratic family in the Nantian Region?"

Lu Chen watched Nantian Yijian run over. He had known Nantian Yijian for so long and had never heard him play the Qin. Suddenly, a "crackle, crackle, crackle" sound of playing the Qin rang out.

Lu Chen felt his expectations for Nantian Yijian had been too high. This wasn't playing the Qin; it was playing with his life.

The surroundings instantly filled with groans. People used their fists to stop Nantian Yijian from continuing to play.

"Stop him quickly, my ears."

"Ahhh... Ahhh..."

"Stop him..."

But Nantian Yijian was not so easily stopped. Heart-wrenching screams echoed from the tent: "Stop him quickly, don't let him play anymore."

"Spare me."

Lu Chen, already skeptical of Nantian Yijian's Qin playing, was not greatly affected. But it was different for Young Master Jun. Although he had never heard Nantian Yijian play before, he thought that someone who owned a Qin would at least have decent skill.

Young Master Jun never imagined that this wasn't just bad music; it was a killing sound. Listening to it, Young Master Jun staggered, his attack rhythm momentarily interrupted.

"Star Serpent Hidden in Clouds."

Young Master Jun heard Lu Chen's shout and thought, "Not good."

Lu Chen had seized the opportunity. With Star Serpent Hidden in Clouds, he lunged at Young Master Jun and struck him with a palm, sending him staggering back several steps.

"Dragon Descends to the Sea."

How could Lu Chen let such a good attacking opportunity pass? Dragon Descends to the Sea attacked Young Master Jun from three directions, forcing him to retreat step by step.

"He actually repelled Young Master Jun, so strong!"

"Young Master Jun seems to have lost."

"Young Master Jun hasn't used his family's ultimate technique yet, so the winner is still uncertain."

Nantian Yijian was finally stopped by the crowd. They looked at the battle scene and began to discuss who had a better chance of winning.

Young Master Jun saw everyone laughing at him and felt his face flush. He wanted to use other means to attack Lu Chen.

"Fire Dragon Spear Soul, hmph."

Young Master Jun took out the Heavenly Net from his storage bag, placed it in the gap of the spear shaft, and formed a hand seal. Instantly, a fire dragon condensed on the spear and attacked Lu Chen.

Lu Chen was a little stunned by the incoming fire dragon.

He recognized the spear and the Heavenly Net, but when they were combined, Lu Chen didn't understand. However, he didn't dare to lose focus and became even more cautious.

"Fire Dragon Assault, Fire Dragon Stab."

Young Master Jun continuously swung the fire dragon, attacking Lu Chen with chops and thrusts. Each fire dragon that was flung to the ground instantly incinerated tables and chairs.

With the Fire Dragon Spear Soul surrounding Young Master Jun, Lu Chen could no longer approach him.

The Six Yang Palms that Split the Heavens consumed too much energy. At this moment, Lu Chen couldn't help but lament that his offensive techniques were too few.

Lu Chen looked at Young Master Jun and quietly activated the Azure Emperor Divine Tree, extending countless tentacles behind him.

"Look what's behind Young Master Jun."

"Branches? Tentacles?"

Young Master Jun heard the sudden exclamations from the surroundings and quickly used his movement technique to escape.

As soon as Young Master Jun left, the spot where he had been was shattered by a tentacle.

Jun Wudi, watching from behind, looked at the tentacle with a hint of excitement on his face. "It really is Spiritual Power, and so strong. This disciple is quite good."

Young Master Jun clapped his hands in delight, and at this moment, Jun Wudi seemed to have made a decision as he looked at Lu Chen.

Young Master Jun looked at the tentacles in front of him. He had seen these tentacles before and knew how powerful they were.

"Little Lu, you're not the only one with Spiritual Power here. Look at my spear."

Young Master Jun's eyes were fixed on Lu Chen. He threw away the long spear in his hand, placed both hands on his abdomen, and slowly drew out a spear. This spear was filled with a bright silver light and possessed an aura that could pierce the heavens. It was clearly no ordinary item.

"See? I told you Young Master Jun wouldn't fail so easily. Lu Chen is destined to lose."

"Young Master Jun, go beat him up."

"Lu Chen, go beat him up, we believe in you."

"..."

When the surrounding people saw Young Master Jun take out that bright silver spear, they knew the real battle had begun. The crowd had divided into two factions, one supporting Lu Chen and the other supporting Young Master Jun, with cheers erupting continuously.