A Sudden Sneak Attack

"The winner has been decided. There's no need to be so heavy-handed," the elder supervising the duel told Chen Xuan.

The elder's eyes held both surprise and confusion. He hadn't expected Chen Xuan, a two-star Dou Zhe, to actually defeat Mo Li, a five-star Dou Zhe. Even more unbelievable was the incredible strength of Chen Xuan's physique; it was far superior to opponents at the same level. He was fine even after taking a full-force punch from Mo Li, a five-star Dou Zhe. Anyone else would have been seriously injured, but Chen Xuan seemed perfectly fine, as if nothing had happened.

"Brother Mo Li, since you lost, please hand over the Gold Coins," Chen Xuan said, a victorious smile on his face, as he looked at Mo Li. He extended his hand, the meaning clear.

Chen Xuan was quite satisfied with the two thousand Gold Coins he won from the duel with Mo Li. Mo Li's eyes were filled with unwillingness, but he had no choice but to accept it. He took out two thousand Gold Coins and threw them to Chen Xuan, then left dejectedly. He had lost completely today, and his heart was heavy. He had originally expected a complete victory but ended up getting thrashed.

"Hehe, thank you for the Gold Coins, Brother Mo Li," Chen Xuan said with a grin, watching Mo Li depart.

The duel concluded, and the spectators, who had gathered to watch the excitement, gradually dispersed. Chen Xuan returned to his residence and then tallied up the Gold Coins he had acquired. After this battle, Chen Xuan had truly made a name for himself, gaining significant renown within the sect. The sect's scrutiny of him intensified.

In the following days, he didn't encounter any trouble. He cultivated peacefully within the Cloud Mist Sect. When he wasn't cultivating, he would go on dates with Nalan Yanran. After all, he was now in a relationship with Nalan Yanran, and even though she was very resistant, Chen Xuan didn't care. He was thick-skinned, after all. Faced with Chen Xuan's shamelessness, Nalan Yanran had no choice but to ignore him.

Three months quickly passed while cultivating in the Cloud Mist Sect. In those three months, Chen Xuan advanced his cultivation to the three-star Dou Zhe level. Once he reached three-star Dou Zhe strength, he went to have his abilities assessed. When he went for his assessment, he happened to find Nalan Yanran there for hers as well. After the assessment, Nalan Yanran's cultivation had also reached the three-star Dou Zhe level.

Seeing Nalan Yanran break through to three-star Dou Zhe, everyone was filled with emotion. She was indeed a favored daughter of heaven; breaking through again in two months was a speed many couldn't even hope to match.

Chen Xuan walked over and shamelessly took Nalan Yanran's fair, jade-like hand, congratulating her, "Yanran, you truly are exceptionally talented. To break through to three-star Dou Zhe in such a short time, I'm genuinely happy for you."

Having her hand suddenly taken by Chen Xuan, Nalan Yanran's cheeks flushed slightly, and she angrily whispered, "Let go of me!" There were so many people watching, and this scoundrel was openly taking advantage of her, which infuriated Nalan Yanran.

"Don't be shy, we're a couple anyway," Chen Xuan said nonchalantly.

Nalan Yanran was speechless with anger. In these past few days, she had truly witnessed how shameless Chen Xuan was. Even if she ignored him, he would still actively try to talk to her. Although she had lost the duel to Chen Xuan and had to be his girlfriend, Nalan Yanran didn't truly consider Chen Xuan her other half. She deeply regretted agreeing to Chen Xuan's demands back then.

The people around secretly cursed Chen Xuan, calling him an asshole. After all, this guy was bullying the goddess in the hearts of their male compatriots.

The elder at the assessment station saw Chen Xuan acting like a hooligan and immediately cleared his throat, "Ahem, Chen Xuan, is there something you need here?"

Hearing the elder's question, Chen Xuan had no choice but to release Nalan Yanran and then said, "Elder, I'm here to be assessed for three-star Dou Zhe."

Hearing this, the elder's eyes widened in surprise. A clamor rose from the surrounding crowd, their gazes filled with astonishment. Everyone was shocked that this freak, Chen Xuan, had broken through again.

Nalan Yanran was stunned, feeling very uncomfortable inside.

She had thought that breaking through to a three-star Dou Zhe would make her stronger than Chen Xuan, but she hadn't expected him to also break through to a three-star Dou Zhe.

Ever since Chen Xuan arrived at the Cloud Mist Sect, Nalan Yanran had been dealt one blow after another.

This was the first time she had felt such a sense of defeat.

The elder instructed Chen Xuan to channel his Dou Qi into the Magic Stone Stele.

As the Magic Stone Stele lit up, everyone confirmed that Chen Xuan truly possessed three-star Dou Zhe strength.

After receiving authentication, Chen Xuan's robe now displayed three golden stars.

Nalan Yanran gritted her teeth, then turned and left.

Her competitive spirit had been ignited.

She now viewed Chen Xuan as her target, determined to surpass him someday.

"Sister, where are you going? Wait for me!" Seeing Nalan Yanran leave, Chen Xuan quickly followed.

"Don't follow me!" Nalan Yanran snapped, annoyed.

"We've both reached three-star Dou Zhe strength, shouldn't we celebrate?" Chen Xuan walked in front of Nalan Yanran.

"How do you want to celebrate?" Nalan Yanran asked, her arms crossed, looking at Chen Xuan expressionlessly.

Faced with this shameless jerk, she truly had no way to deal with him.

Snapping his fingers, Chen Xuan said with a serious expression, "How about we kiss? That would count as celebrating."

"Get lost!" Hearing Chen Xuan's outrageous request, Nalan Yanran exploded in anger.

Glaring at Chen Xuan, Nalan Yanran stomped off, fuming.

Chen Xuan shrugged, appearing carefree and unbothered.

Just as he was about to follow, a furious shout came from behind him.

"Chen Xuan!"

As the voice rang out, a chilling aura followed.

Sensing danger, Chen Xuan immediately activated the Undying Hegemon Body Art.

Bang!

The moment Chen Xuan activated the Undying Hegemon Body Art, he was struck hard from behind, causing him excruciating pain.

A powerful force sent him flying, his body soaring over four meters away.

This sudden sneak attack caught him off guard, hitting him instantly.

Everyone around was stunned, their gazes all converging on Chen Xuan.

When Nalan Yanran turned around, she happened to see Chen Xuan being sent flying and immediately gasped.

On the other side, Li Wei stared coldly at Chen Xuan.

It was he who had launched the sneak attack.

The people in the training ground stopped their cultivation one after another, standing aside to watch the show.

No one had expected Li Wei to sneak attack Chen Xuan.

In terms of strength, he possessed eight-star Dou Zhe power and could easily defeat a three-star Dou Zhe like Chen Xuan.

They truly couldn't understand why he would sneak attack.

"Li Wei, what do you mean by this?" Standing up, Chen Xuan glared intently at Li Wei.

"I warned you to stay away from Yanran," Li Wei said coldly, his eyes vicious.

"Damn it, you think I'm scared of you?" Chen Xuan roared, his Dou Qi surging wildly.

If he got beaten up and didn't retaliate, that wouldn't be his Flat-headed Brother personality.

Today, even if it meant exposing his strength, he would beat Li Wei senseless.

"Chen Xuan, are you crazy?" Just as Chen Xuan was about to make a move, a graceful figure blocked his path.

"Get out of the way!" Chen Xuan roared, his eyes intimidating.

"You're no match for Li Wei," Nalan Yanran had no intention of moving.

How could Chen Xuan, with three-star Dou Zhe strength, possibly be a match for Li Wei?

In Nalan Yanran's eyes, Chen Xuan making a move was foolish.

"Heh heh, that kid is truly a hothead. Doesn't he know the gap between himself and Senior Brother Li Wei? How laughable."

"Hahaha, I bet if that guy dares to make a move, Senior Brother Li Wei will absolutely beat the crap out of him."

"Tsk tsk, even though I know he's arrogant, there has to be a limit to arrogance, right?"

"Within three moves, Senior Brother Li Wei will definitely take him down."

Seeing Chen Xuan about to attack Li Wei, everyone around them showed mocking gazes.

A three-star Dou Zhe wanting to defeat an eight-star Dou Zhe—was that even possible?

Staring at Nalan Yanran, Chen Xuan said coldly, "I told you to get out of the way."

As a Flat-headed Brother, there was no retreat.

After all, he had trump cards up his sleeve.