Chen Xin's Challenge

An unprecedented impulse arose in Chen Jianjun's heart, urging him to speak:

"Lingyun City..."

Having uttered just three words, Chen Jianjun's powerful mental strength, reaching Level 96, forced him to suppress the rest of his words. [6][9][s][h][u][x][.][c][o][m]

He had intended to ask to join ' Lingyun City ', but it was only their first meeting. Although Ling Yi's description of the glorious future was very tempting, he still wanted to learn more.

It's about understanding Ling Yi as a person, and also about understanding the "Lingyun City" beneath our feet.

Many things cannot be truly understood by simply talking about them; only by taking real action and achieving tangible results can they truly gain recognition.

Some might say, if you don't buy at the lowest point, how can you be qualified to stand in that dazzling position at the peak?

But do you know how many people actually manage to climb from the bottom to the top?

How many people struggle in the depths of despair, and how many, after climbing to a certain height, fall again for various reasons, only to be shattered to pieces?

Judging from Dust's perception of Chen Jianjun's character, if he truly chooses to join ' Lingyun City,' he will undoubtedly be willing to risk his life for it, even if it means facing the top forces on the Douluo Continent and the Titled Douluo behind those forces, he will not back down an inch!

Thinking of this, Chen Jianjun changed the subject and asked, "The new path you mentioned, is it currently only for those One-Ring Soul Master?"

He wanted to see how far the new paths Ling Yi had progressed, and whether they were worth it for him, a dignified Level 96 Super Douluo, to stay in the newly built ' Lingyun City ', which had only been completed for a little over a year.

You have to understand, he was already standing atop the peak of the Douluo Continent. Even if he wasn't the highest one, he was still one of them.

With his strength, he would receive the highest level of courtesy no matter which faction in the Douluo Continent came into contact with.

If someone expresses interest in joining, all forces, except for the Spirit Hall, will be invited by their respective leaders. Tang Zhen, the sect leader of the Clear Sky Sect; Yu Yuanzhen, the patriarch of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan; Ning Mofan, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Emperor Xue Rong, the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire; Dai Tianqi, the emperor of the Star Luo Empire ... they will all personally pay a visit!

This is the prestige of Titled Douluo! The prestige of Level 96 Super Douluo!!

Ling Yi, who understood this as well, naturally wouldn't let this rare opportunity slip by.

"Of course there are more than just One-Ring Soul Master ~" Ling Yi's face shone with confidence as he smiled and said, "Currently, among those in ' Lingyun City ' who also cultivate the path of body tempering, there are 1,088 one -One-Ring Soul Master, 76 Two-Ring Grand Soul Master, 25 Three-Ring Soul Elder, 17 Four-Ring Soul Ancestor Masters, 4 Five-Ring Soul King, and 1 Seven-Ring Soul Sage."

"Apart from Senior Dugu Bo, a Soul Saint, each of the above, with their powerful physique, superb combat skills, and weapons and armor of the Thousand Refinement or even Spirit Refinement level, can challenge Soul Master of the next major realm!"

"Among them, 121 people have each comprehended different rudiments of spiritual intent, such as Sword Intent, Saber Intent, or the intent of wind, fire, thunder, ice, and other attributes, as well as pure battle intent and killing intent. These can all enhance their combat power, accelerate their cultivation speed, and make it easier to break through bottlenecks..."

"Your Majesty, Senior—"

Ling Yi raised his hand and gestured towards Li Zhishu by the stove, "Don't underestimate Old Li just because he's Food System Soul Master. His physique is no less robust than that of Beast Martial Soul Ancestor Power Attack System. Combined with his ' Ox-Butchering Saber Technique,' even ordinary Tool Martial Soul- type Soul King might not be his match!"

"Oh?!" *2

Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin glanced sideways at Li Zhishu, who was currently wielding a knife to cut up a roasted "Demonic Gold Six-Tailed Goat".

"This swordsmanship..."

Chen Xin lit up as he was captivated by Li Zhishu's fluid and graceful swordsmanship.

In his eyes, the two-foot-long dagger seemed to be an extension of Li Zhishu's arm, completely indistinguishable from it.

Man and sword become one!

These four words appeared in Chen Xin's mind.

But in Chen Jianjun's eyes, he saw not only Li Zhishu's swordsmanship, but also the fusion of Li Zhishu's aura with that short sword.

The short sword, entirely white and seemingly crafted from the bones, claws, teeth, or horns of some animal, was imbued with a delicate, crimson Saber Intent.

The crimson Saber Intent, like a swimming fish, moved between Li Zhishu and the short sword, absorbing Li Zhishu's Soul Power and spiritual power as nourishment. It grew and developed within the blade, then fed back to Li Zhishu Li Zhishu, strengthening him little by little.

If we disregard the five Soul Ring beneath his feet and judge solely by his aura, Li Zhishu before us is more than just Tool Martial Soul Battle Soul King; Chen Jianjun would not doubt that he is Tool Martial Soul Battle Soul Emperor Chen Xin!

Of course, whether Li Zhishu could defeat a Soul Emperor with Tool Martial Soul- Battle Soul Emperor in a real fight is unknown. After all, Li Zhishu possesses six combat-type Soul Skill, and at least one, or even two Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill Soul Emperor Ten-Thousand-Year Soul Skill!

The higher the level of Soul Master, the greater the gap in strength becomes!

However, if it were a low-tier Soul King with one white, three yellow, and five purple attributes, both Chen Jianjun and Chen Xin would agree that Li Zhishu could defeat the opponent.

However, the father and son had reservations about whether Li Zhishu could win if he were to use a top-tier Soul King.

Of course, no matter what, Li Zhishu is, after all, a Food System Soul Master. Comparing him to combat-type Soul Master is already the greatest recognition of his combat strength.

"Would it be convenient for me to have a spar with this young man Li Zhishu, in a moment?"

With intense interest in his eyes, Chen Xin stared intently at Li Zhishu with his piercing sword-like eyes and asked Ling Yi beside him.

Having followed his father in seclusion, Soul Hunting, and traveling the Douluo Continent, Chen Xin, now sixty-two years old, knows his father very well.

He certainly realized what his father meant before his tone shifted.

Chen Xin, who was also interested in the glorious future Ling Yi spoke of, prepared to personally test the quality of the "new path" Ling Yi mentioned!

If the other party is a Food System Soul King who truly possesses strength that would make him take notice, then what harm would there be in the father and son joining this ' Lingyun City '?

The father and son were practically alone on this Douluo Continent, apart from each other. Wherever they cultivated didn't matter.

After all, Ling Yi had already said that he was inviting them to settle in Lingyun City, not to directly join the official system of Lingyun City.

On the other side, Li Zhishu was immediately struck by Chen Xin's Sword Intent- infused gaze. He gripped the "Blazing Sun Saber" tightly, and his Saber Intent transformed into an invisible blade, ready to strike Chen Xin.

Fortunately, the thought of Ling Yi sitting right there, Li Zhishu's unconditional trust in Ling Yi, helped her suppress that impulse.

Slowly sheathing the gleaming "Blazing Sun Saber," Li Zhishu's Saber Intent seemed to be drawn into the scabbard as well, transforming him back into the harmless cook and Food System Soul Master.

Upon seeing this, the three people at the table simultaneously revealed expressions of admiration.

"How about it, Ling Yi?" Chen Xin said impatiently, "Let me spar with this kid Li. Don't worry, I'll be careful and absolutely won't hurt him!"

We had a family dinner tonight, which made us late. Obviously, there's no time for the next chapter now. Sorry ORZ

To be continued tomorrow, goodnight everyone~

Oh right, I almost forgot, today is December 31, 2023, the last day of this year.

So, I wish everyone good health, family happiness, and abundant wealth in the new year!

See you next year!

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