Assessing Strength

## Chapter 22: Strength Assessment

Chen Xuan secretly rejoiced upon hearing Nalan Yanran's affirmative answer.

Clearly, Nalan Yanran believed that reaching two-star Dou Zhe strength would allow her to defeat Chen Xuan.

"Since you, Senior Sister, want to challenge me, then I accept," Chen Xuan said, feigning an air of helplessness.

Nalan Yanran was somewhat surprised to see Chen Xuan accept the challenge.

She hadn't expected Chen Xuan to agree.

Could it be that this scoundrel's true strength isn't just one-star Dou Zhe?

Otherwise, how would he dare to accept the challenge?

But after thinking it over carefully, Nalan Yanran again felt it was impossible.

When Chen Xuan first entered the Cloud Mist Sect, he underwent a test, and his strength was indeed at the one-star Dou Zhe level; there was no possibility of him hiding it.

Although Chen Xuan's physique was strong, there was now a full realm separating them, widening the gap.

That's why Nalan Yanran had issued the challenge.

"What if you lose?" Nalan Yanran asked.

If only she had to make sacrifices, it would be unfair.

Moreover, this scoundrel Chen Xuan had made two demands.

If she, Nalan Yanran, didn't make some demands in return, how could that work?

With a faint smile, Chen Xuan said, "If I lose, Senior Sister can do as she pleases with me. Even if you ask me to offer myself, it's no problem."

Hearing Chen Xuan's shameless words, the surrounding people cursed him for his impudence.

Offer himself?

You're thinking too much, aren't you?

"Pfft, shameless!" Nalan Yanran cursed.

"Then what do you propose I should give up?" Chen Xuan asked with interest.

He wasn't going to lose anyway, so he wasn't afraid of any demands Nalan Yanran might make.

"If you lose, you have to grant me one request," Nalan Yanran said after a moment's thought. "As for what that request is, I haven't thought of it yet. I'll tell you when I do. I just hope you don't go back on your word later."

"Don't worry, my word is my bond," Chen Xuan vowed confidently. "If I go back on it, I'm not human and may lightning strike me down."

Anyway, I'm not human, so making a poisonous vow is no big deal.

As for lightning striking him down, that was nonsense.

Chen Xuan didn't believe in such illusory things anyway.

Since Chen Xuan had made such a solemn vow, Nalan Yanran had no objections.

"Alright then, let's do it now. I'll find an elder to witness," Nalan Yanran said.

She couldn't wait to teach this scoundrel Chen Xuan a lesson.

Recalling the scenes of her being tormented, she felt a surge of anger.

Today, she must get her revenge.

"Cough, cough," Chen Xuan cleared his throat, then said, "Don't be so eager, Senior Sister. I still have something to do. It's not too late to compete after I'm done."

Hearing this, Nalan Yanran asked curiously, "What is it?"

With an innocent smile on his face, Chen Xuan said, "Senior Sister, I naturally came here to assess my strength. Did you think I came here out of boredom just to play around?"

Chen Xuan winked at Nalan Yanran and walked towards the elder responsible for strength testing.

A single stone stirred up a thousand ripples.

Chen Xuan's words caused an uproar among those present.

Everyone looked at Chen Xuan, their eyes filled with astonishment.

This kid has been in the Cloud Mist Sect for less than a month. Could he be about to break through to two-star Dou Zhe strength?

A thirteen-year-old two-star Dou Zhe—everyone felt a shiver of dread just thinking about it.

Nalan Yanran's small mouth was slightly agape, her expression somewhat bewildered.

Chen Xuan's words had dumbfounded her.

She had thought that by breaking through to two-star Dou Zhe, she could defeat this scoundrel Chen Xuan, but she hadn't expected him to come here to assess his strength.

Could he really have broken through to two-star Dou Zhe?

Nalan Yanran couldn't accept it; she hoped Chen Xuan was just bragging.

"Elder, I'm here to assess for two-star Dou Zhe," Chen Xuan said politely as he approached the elder.

The elder looked at the young silver-haired boy before him, his eyes filled with surprise.

He naturally knew that the sect's newest genius disciple was named Chen Xuan and possessed one-star Dou Zhe strength.

This is Chen Xuan, and he's here for a strength assessment.

"Circulate your Dou Qi and pour it into the Magic Stone Stele. Don't hold back," the elder instructed.

Following the instructions, Chen Xuan circulated his Dou Qi and then infused it into the Magic Stone Stele.

All the Dou Qi in his body surged to its peak, pouring into the Magic Stone Stele.

As the Dou Qi was infused, the Magic Stone Stele began to glow.

Seeing the light emanating from the Magic Stone Stele, everyone present finally believed that Chen Xuan possessed the strength of a Two-star Dou Zhe.

"Oh my god, no wonder he dared to accept Nalan Yanran's challenge. He's actually broken through to Two-star Dou Zhe!"

"Waaah, our goddess has been tricked! That kid's cunning plot succeeded!"

"Shameless! This bastard is too shameless, actually conning Nalan Yanran!"

"My gosh, this scoundrel is only thirteen and already has the strength of a Two-star Dou Zhe. He's a true prodigy!"

A stir went through the crowd, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and astonishment.

A thirteen-year-old Two-star Dou Zhe—what did that even mean?

What made people feel particularly indignant was the condition Chen Xuan had proposed.

Now, thinking about it, Nalan Yanran had been completely conned.

After all, if she lost, she had to become Chen Xuan's girlfriend.

With the assessment complete, a golden star appeared on Chen Xuan's chest, signifying his Two-star Dou Zhe strength.

"Let's go, Senior Sister. Let's go spar," Chen Xuan said, sidling up to Nalan Yanran with a grin.

"You're truly insidious," Nalan Yanran said, seething.

"What's wrong? Senior Sister afraid to lose? Trying to back out?" Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.

"I'm not afraid of you," Nalan Yanran retorted.

Since Nalan Yanran wasn't backing down, Chen Xuan went with her to find an elder to witness their duel.

News of their impending duel quickly spread.

Many people rushed to the training grounds to watch after hearing the news.

Everyone already had a guess: Nalan Yanran was going to lose.

Inside the training grounds, the elder responsible for overseeing the matches observed from the side.

Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran clashed in the training grounds, Dou Qi rampant.

Nalan Yanran pulled out all the stops, unleashing a furious barrage of attacks on Chen Xuan, her offense fierce.

However, Chen Xuan showed no signs of defeat in the face of her attacks; instead, he was enjoying the invigorating sensation of his body being tempered.

Chen Xuan only used the Combat Skill Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist, the roars of a tiger continuously echoing through the arena.

As the battle intensified, Nalan Yanran finally couldn't endure it anymore and readily conceded defeat.

Because Chen Xuan had said that if she didn't surrender, he would spank her.

To avoid his clutches, she had no choice but to admit defeat.

She felt helpless, knowing Chen Xuan's physical strength was abnormal.

Among opponents of the same rank, Nalan Yanran had never seen anyone possess such formidable physical strength as Chen Xuan.

"Senior Sister, you lost. Don't forget what you promised me," Chen Xuan said, his gaze fixed on Nalan Yanran.

Hearing this, Nalan Yanran's pretty face flushed slightly, and she felt indignant again.

But what could she do?

She had lost, after all, so she could only accept it.

Anyway, it was just being a girlfriend, not being husband and wife, so it was no big deal.

Besides, being a girlfriend was just a nominal title.

"Starting today, I am your girlfriend," Nalan Yanran said before leaving the training grounds.

Having lost, she had no face to remain there.

"Senior Sister, since you're my girlfriend, don't refuse me if I want to kiss you from now on!" Chen Xuan shouted loudly.

Nalan Yanran's body stiffened, her expression unnatural.

She cursed inwardly, That bastard!

The male disciples' hearts shattered.

Because the goddess in their hearts had become Chen Xuan's girlfriend.

On the other side of the training grounds, Li Wei's expression was grim. "Mo Li, don't hold back in your duel with him tomorrow. Help me teach him a harsh lesson, and I'll owe you a favor."

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Li, I won't disappoint you," Mo Li said sinisterly. "I had good luck yesterday and broke through to Five-star Dou Zhe."

The person he liked had become someone else's girlfriend, and Mo Li felt terrible.

Moreover, he also had a grudge against this person.

Upon learning that Mo Li had broken through to Five-star Dou Zhe, Li Wei revealed a sinister smile.