Assessing Strength

Hearing Nalan Yanran's affirmative answer, Chen Xuan secretly rejoiced.

Clearly, Nalan Yanran believed that reaching the level of a two-star Dou Zhe would be enough to defeat Chen Xuan.

"Since you want to challenge me, Senior Sister, I'll agree to it," Chen Xuan said, putting on a helpless expression.

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

She had not expected him to agree.

Could this bastard's true strength be more than that of a one-star Dou Zhe?

Otherwise, how could he dare accept her challenge?

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

When Chen Xuan had entered the Misty Cloud Sect, he had been tested. His strength had indeed been at the level of a one-star Dou Zhe, so there was no way he had concealed it.

Although Chen Xuan's physique was formidable, they were now separated by an entire realm. The gap had widened.

That was why Nalan Yanran had issued the challenge.

"What will you do if you lose?" Nalan Yanran asked.

If she were the only one who had to pay a price, it would seem unfair.

Besides, that bastard Chen Xuan had made two demands.

How could she, Nalan Yanran, not make a few demands of her own?

With a faint smile, Chen Xuan said, "If I lose, Senior Sister can deal with me however she likes. Even if you want me to marry into your family, I'd have no problem with that."

Hearing Chen Xuan's shameless words, the people around them cursed him for being utterly brazen.

Marry into her family?

You wish.

"Pah, shameless!" Nalan Yanran cursed.

"Then what do you think I should offer?" Chen Xuan asked with interest.

Since he would not lose anyway, he was not afraid of whatever demand Nalan Yanran might make.

"If you lose, you have to agree to one request of mine," Nalan Yanran said after some thought. "As for what that request is, I haven't decided yet. I'll tell you once I think of it. Just don't deny it later."

"Don't worry. My word, Chen Xuan's word, is as good as gold," Chen Xuan vowed solemnly. "If I go back on it, then I'm not human. May heaven strike me down with five bolts of lightning."

He was not human anyway, so making a vicious oath meant nothing.

As for being struck down by five bolts of lightning, what nonsense.

Chen Xuan did not believe in such illusory things anyway.

Since Chen Xuan had sworn a poisonous oath, Nalan Yanran had no objections.

"Fine. Right now, then. I'll find an elder to bear witness," Nalan Yanran said.

She could barely wait to teach that bastard Chen Xuan a lesson.

Whenever she recalled how he had abused her, she grew furious.

Today, she would definitely get her revenge.

"Ahem." Chen Xuan coughed dryly before saying, "Don't be in such a hurry, Senior Sister. I still have something to do. It won't be too late to fight after I'm finished."

Hearing that, Nalan Yanran asked doubtfully, "What is it?"

With an innocent smile on his face, Chen Xuan said, "Senior Sister, I came here to have my strength assessed, of course. Did you think I came here to play because I had nothing better to do?"

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

One stone stirred up a thousand waves.

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

They all looked at Chen Xuan with astonished expressions.

This kid had joined the Misty Cloud Sect less than a month ago. Could he already have broken through to become a two-star Dou Zhe?

Just the thought of a thirteen-year-old two-star Dou Zhe made everyone shudder.

Nalan Yanran's small mouth fell open, and she looked utterly stunned.

Chen Xuan's words had left her dumbfounded.

She had thought that becoming a two-star Dou Zhe would allow her to defeat that bastard Chen Xuan, yet he had come to have his strength assessed.

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

Nalan Yanran could not accept it. She hoped Chen Xuan was merely bluffing.

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

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

Naturally, he knew that the sect had recently gained a genius disciple named Chen Xuan, who possessed the strength of a one-star Dou Zhe.

The youth before him was Chen Xuan, and he had come to assess his strength.

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

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

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

As Dou Qi flowed into it, the Magic Stone Stele lit up.

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

"My god, no wonder he dared accept Nalan Yanran's challenge. He had already broken through to become a two-star Dou Zhe!"

"Waaah, the goddess was tricked! That kid's scheme succeeded!"

"Shameless! That bastard is far too shameless! He actually set Nalan Yanran up!"

"Good heavens, that bastard became a two-star Dou Zhe at thirteen. He's truly a monster!"

The crowd erupted in commotion, their eyes filled with envy, jealousy, and shock.

What did it mean for a thirteen-year-old to be a two-star Dou Zhe?

What felt especially unfair was Chen Xuan's demand.

Looking at it now, Nalan Yanran had been tricked.

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

After the assessment was complete, an additional golden star appeared on the front of Chen Xuan's robe, representing his strength as a two-star Dou Zhe.

"Let's go, Senior Sister. We can spar over there," Chen Xuan said with a grin as he came to Nalan Yanran's side.

"You're really despicable," Nalan Yanran said bitterly.

"What? Are you afraid of losing, Senior Sister? Do you want to go back on your word?" Chen Xuan raised an eyebrow.

"You think I'm afraid of you?" Nalan Yanran shot back.

Since Nalan Yanran was not afraid, she and Chen Xuan went to find an elder to bear witness.

News of the two preparing to duel quickly spread.

After receiving the news, many people rushed toward the martial arena to watch.

Everyone had already guessed that Nalan Yanran would lose.

Inside the martial arena, the elder in charge of supervising the match watched from the side.

Chen Xuan and Nalan Yanran exchanged blows in the arena, Dou Qi raging wildly.

Nalan Yanran used every method at her disposal, bombarding Chen Xuan with fierce attacks.

Yet Chen Xuan showed no signs of defeat under her assault. Instead, he was enjoying the exhilarating sensation of his body being tempered.

Chen Xuan used only the Overlord Tiger's Furious Aura Fist, while tiger roars rang continuously throughout the arena.

As the battle reached its climax, Nalan Yanran could no longer endure and obediently admitted defeat.

Because Chen Xuan had said that if she refused to surrender, he would spank her.

To escape his clutches, she had no choice but to concede.

She felt helpless, because Chen Xuan's physical strength was absurdly monstrous.

Among opponents of the same realm, Nalan Yanran had never seen anyone with a physique as powerful as Chen Xuan's.

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

Nalan Yanran's pretty face flushed slightly at his words, though she still felt unwilling to accept it.

But what could she do?

She had lost, so she could only admit it.

Besides, she only had to be his girlfriend, not his wife, so it was not that big a deal.

And being his girlfriend was merely a title anyway.

"From today onward, I'm your girlfriend." After saying that, Nalan Yanran left the martial arena.

Having lost, she had no face left to remain there.

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

Nalan Yanran's body stiffened, and her expression turned unnatural.

She cursed inwardly, This bastard.

The hearts of the male disciples shattered.

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

On the other side of the martial arena, Li Wei's gaze was gloomy. "Mo Li, don't hold back in your duel with him tomorrow. Help me teach him a harsh lesson, and I'll owe you one."

"Rest assured, Senior Brother Li. I won't disappoint you," Mo Li said sinisterly. "My luck was good yesterday. I broke through to become a five-star Dou Zhe."

The woman he liked had become someone else's girlfriend, and Mo Li was not feeling good about it.

What was more, that person already had a grudge against him.

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