Still One Round

There are nearly twenty functional departments in the Outer Court, such as the Training Ground and the Library.

According to the information Chen Yan obtained, Zheng Fuyue, the Steward of the Spirit Herb Workshop, and Zhao Yishan, an official of Shang Gong Hall, both hail from Panshi County in the southern region of the Qingque Kingdom.

As fellow townsfolk, the two have looked out for each other since joining the Empty Mountain Sect.

In fact, Zhao Yishan is temporarily filling the position of Steward of Shang Gong Hall because Zheng Fuyue strongly recommended him to the Outer Court elders and supervisors.

"I want to clarify one thing."

Chen Yan said:

"I want to know, how were Steward Song's belongings handled?"

Sun Lu's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. He then lowered his voice. Seeing that no one was paying attention to him and Chen Yan, he finally spoke:

"Why do you need to know this, Senior Brother Chen?"

"Don't ask too many questions. Just tell me what you know."

Chen Yan said.

"I don't know the specific details, because Uncle-Master Zhao is very tight-lipped about Steward Song's affairs. All I know is that Qingchan Peak seems to be involved behind the scenes."

Sun Lu said.

This was within Chen Yan's expectations.

It seemed that the people from Qingchan Peak hadn't discovered anything either.

"What was the relationship between Steward Song and Official Zhao?"

Chen Yan continued to ask.

"As far as I know, it was just a normal fellow disciple relationship."

Sun Lu replied.

It seemed their relationship wasn't deep. It was highly likely that Zhao Yishan was unaware of anything regarding Song Mingde.

"Was there anyone who had a good relationship with Steward Song?"

Chen Yan asked again.

"As for that, I truly don't know."

Sun Lu shook his head.

The expected answer.

"When you have time, go and investigate people who were close to Steward Song for me. Remember not to tell anyone about this."

Chen Yan said.

"I understand, Senior Brother Chen. I will take my leave now. I wish you success in the Grand Competition."

Sun Lu said.

Chen Yan wasn't worried about Sun Lu leaking the information he had entrusted him with, because he was currently the pillar of support for both Sun Lu and his Master, Zheng Fuyue.

Zheng Fuyue's current cultivation was at the late stage of the Martial Spring Realm, and he was still young, not yet sixty years old.

With his talent and the resources of the Spirit Herb Workshop, it was only a matter of time before Zheng Fuyue broke through to the Qi Sea Realm.

He was eyeing the position of Outer Court Elder.

Lin Qifeng would eventually leave the Outer Court. Even if he didn't return to Kongyuan Mountain, he would go to other peaks in the future to serve as an honored guest or guest elder.

If no inner sect cultivator were to be parachuted into the Outer Court at that time, then Lin Qifeng's opinion would play a significant role in the selection of the next Outer Court Elder.

This was the fundamental reason why Zheng Fuyue and Sun Lu were trying to please Chen Yan.

Therefore, Sun Lu would never do anything that would offend him.

"Bang!"

A loud noise came from the arena, followed by an uproar from the crowd below.

The second match of the second round of the Profound Group finally concluded. Just as both combatants were about to collapse from exhaustion, one disciple landed a punch on the other's temple, causing him to fall unconscious.

"It's finally over!"

"That's great! Before the highly anticipated matches begin, there are always some people who can't get the hint and drag things out!"

The crowd below the arena exclaimed.

The main event of the second round of the Profound Group had finally arrived.

It was the duel between Chen Yan and Li Fu.

Across the arena, Chen Yan saw the nine-foot-tall brute opposite him. A terrifying great axe stood beside him.

Even a cultivator in the ordinary Qi Condensation Realm would find it difficult to wield that great axe, which weighed several thousand pounds, without using True Qi.

Li Fu, on the other side of the arena, was also staring directly at Chen Yan, who stood on the other side.

"The third match of the second round of the Profound Group! Chen Yan, a direct disciple of Lin Qifeng, the Outer Court Elder of Wenyuan Hall, versus Li Fu, an Outer Court Disciple!"

The presiding disciple announced the names of Chen Yan and the burly man.

Following that, the two stepped onto the arena from the east and west sides respectively.

"Brother Chen!"

After stepping onto the arena, the burly man stared directly at Chen Yan, who stood before him, a hint of disdain in his expression.

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His address was even more contemptuous.

Chen Yan was an Elder's Personal Disciple of the Outer Court. Ordinary disciples of the same generation should have addressed him as Senior Brother.

But Li Fu did not.

He had some understanding of Chen Yan's existence.

He had always been unknown, and then, more than two months ago, he suddenly became the personal disciple of Outer Court Elder Lin Qifeng.

There were only two possible explanations for this.

Either he possessed some extraordinary talent that Elder Lin valued.

Or he got lucky.

Li Fu leaned towards the latter.

Li Fu had always found Chen Yan extremely annoying, especially when Chen Yan stole the spotlight in the first round of the competition, which made him even angrier.

He had resolved to curb this brat's arrogance and let Chen Yan know that without his Master, he was nothing.

"I heard you've been in my Empty Mountain Sect for ten years, two years longer than me. You should call me Senior Brother."

Li Fu said arrogantly.

"The wise come first; that's an ancient rule."

Chen Yan said calmly.

"Then you should definitely call me Senior Brother Li."

Li Fu sneered dismissively.

"Three rounds."

Chen Yan said.

"Three rounds of what?"

"I promised my Master that if I encountered you in the competition, I would defeat you within three rounds."

"That's truly remarkable."

Li Fu clearly didn't take it seriously.

"Now, I've changed my mind."

Saying that, Chen Yan raised a finger:

"One move. I will defeat you within one move."

"One move?"

Li Fu burst into laughter, the muscles exposed on his body appearing even more ferocious:

"What if you can't do it?"

"Then I will expel myself from the sect."

Chen Yan said calmly.

As soon as these words were spoken, a commotion erupted from below the arena.

A vow made in front of so many disciples could not be broken.

With those words, let alone Lin Qifeng, even the Sect Master Yun Yichen would not be able to keep him.

But Li Fu's expression suddenly changed, becoming solemn.

Something was wrong, very wrong.

If Chen Yan were just spewing empty threats, he would have dismissed it.

But making such a heavy vow made Li Fu's heart begin to pound:

Why did he dare to make such a bold claim?

"Are you ready?"

As Li Fu hesitated, his mind filled with suspicion, Chen Yan asked.

"Bring it on!"

Li Fu gripped the handle of his axe, adopting a stance ready to give his all.

The next moment, Chen Yan stomped his foot hard, rapidly closing the distance towards Li Fu.

In less than half a breath, Chen Yan had crossed over ten meters and appeared before Li Fu.

Immediately, he swung a roundhouse kick, lashing out towards Li Fu's abdomen.

Li Fu quickly reacted, hastily raising his axe handle to block.

His great axe, even the handle, was solid Xuan iron.

However, as Chen Yan's kick landed, Li Fu's axe handle warped and bent like a noodle, completely unable to withstand Chen Yan's assault.

Immediately, Chen Yan's Body Penetrating Force, passing through the axe handle, penetrated Li Fu's robust body.

Li Fu was sent flying straight into the sky like a boulder hurled by a catapult.

It wasn't until Li Fu landed on the ground dozens of meters away from the arena that Chen Yan's foot finally touched down.

One strike, instant kill.

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