Issuing a Challenge

"Come in."

Chu Feng looked at Xiao Chen, who stood outside the door, exuding an air of refined elegance and grace, and a faint smile appeared on his face.

This kid has cultivated to the peak of the eighth level of the True Fate Realm True Fate Realm in just over a year, only one step away from the ninth level.

This kind of cultivation speed is like riding Rocket.

He truly deserves to be Child of Fortune.

Most importantly, Xiao Chen's Sword Intent is only half a step away from reaching its peak.

He was about to master the Sword Intent at any moment.

After entering the room, Xiao Chen poured Chu Feng a cup of tea before sitting down.

Chu Feng smiled and asked, "Tell your master about your experiences during this trip down the mountain?"

After taking a sip of tea, Xiao Chen recounted his entire experience of going down the mountain for training to Chu Feng.

He even kept a complete record of what spiritual medicines, treasures, and inheritances he had obtained.

After listening, Chu Feng smiled and asked, "So, you unexpectedly obtained the inheritance of a Sword Saint this time you went down the mountain? Why don't you cultivate that inheritance?"

Xiao Chen said respectfully, "This disciple has already forged his own path. Although the Sword Saint's inheritance can lead me to the path of the Sword Dao,..."

However, it is not suitable for this disciple. Most importantly, in this disciple's view, the Sword Saint's Dao is nothing more than a minor path.

This kid's gotten cocky; he thinks the Dao of a Sword Saint is just a minor path.

But Chu Feng was very satisfied. "Not bad, as expected of my most valued disciple. However, the Ten Thousand Swords Return to the Origin you cultivate can encompass all rivers and integrate the Sword Dao of the world."

Although that Sword Saint saint's Sword Dao is not as good as yours, it can still serve as a reference to improve your own comprehension.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen respectfully replied, "Thank you for your guidance, Master."

After saying that, he took out a jade slip from his storage ring.

"Master, this is a record of the Sword Saint's legacy that I made. Although you may look down on such a trivial path, it can still fill the library of our Miscellaneous Dao Institute."

You're so thoughtful.

Chu Feng accepted the jade slip with a smile.

Who wouldn't want more things passed down through generations? Besides, you never know when you might need them in the future.

The master and apprentice chatted for half an hour.

Chu Feng said, "You've just returned, so you probably haven't greeted your junior brothers and sisters yet. I'll take you to meet them in a bit, and then tomorrow morning, we'll go to Heavenly Spirit Institute to deliver the challenge."

Upon hearing the words "challenge notice," Xiao Chen's eyes blazed with fierce fighting spirit.

For three years, he has been cultivating diligently, earning countless honors and praises.

But there was still a thorn in his heart: Qin Rou.

This is the woman who used and then discarded him.

For the past three years, although he Heart Sword Dao, the image of Qin Rou announcing their engagement would still occasionally surface in his mind late at night.

Chu Feng immediately noticed the knot in his disciple's heart and patted him on the shoulder with a smile.

"My disciple, let this battle put an end to your past."

Xiao Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this. "This disciple understands."

As soon as the master and apprentice stepped out, they saw Cao Youqian, Qin Qin, and Wang Baole busy in the courtyard.

Cao Youqian was the first to see Xiao Chen. He quickly put down the fish soup he was holding and said with a smile, "Senior Brother, you're back."

Xiao Chen smiled and said, "Yes, I just arrived and chatted with my master for a while."

Upon hearing the words "senior brother," Qin Qin and Wang Baole both turned around.

Looking at the refined Banished Immortal man before him, Wang Baole's eyes were filled with admiration.

Chu Feng smiled and said, "Little Chen, you and your junior brothers and sisters chat for a while. I won't disturb you any longer. I'll come out again when it's time to eat."

When everyone saw Chu Feng return to the room, they all gathered around Xiao Chen.

Xiao Chen looked at his three junior brothers and sisters, his smile becoming even more gentle and charming.

The following day at noon.

Chu Feng took Xiao Chen with him as they flew to Heavenly Spirit Institute on their swords.

The journey was uneventful, and the master and disciple soon arrived outside the Heavenly Spirit Institute.

The disciples of Heavenly Spirit Institute were stunned for a moment when they saw Xiao Chen.

After all, there aren't many disciples in the Dao-Seeking Academy who can refuse to come to the Heavenly Spirit Institute.

Unlike those renowned disciples who rejected the Heavenly Spirit Institute, Xiao Chen's master was merely a mortal.

Therefore, Xiao Chen was seen as a fool by all the disciples of Heavenly Spirit Institute.

Everyone merely glanced at Xiao Chen indifferently before going about their own business.

Every one of those who can enter the Heavenly Spirit Institute is a prodigy. Although Xiao Chen Xiao Chen awakened his Divine Physique, without the guidance of a renowned master, his achievements may not be as great as theirs.

Chu Feng casually stopped a disciple and asked him about the villa where Elder Bing lived.

Although the disciple from Heavenly Spirit Institute had some doubts, he still pointed out the direction to the two of them.

Elder Bing is one of the four elders of the Heavenly Spirit Institute, and he is only half a step away from Nirvana.

Therefore, she lived alone on Clear Snow Peak.

The master and his apprentice arrived at Clear Snow Peak shortly afterward.

A manor perched atop a mountain came into view.

Before they even approached the manor, a female disciple from the Heavenly Spirit Institute raised her sword and coldly shouted:

"Halt! This is Elder Bing's residence. Unauthorized personnel are not permitted to approach."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen was about to speak when Chu Feng raised his hand to interrupt him.

He took out a challenge letter from his storage bag and casually tossed it over.

"Give this challenge to your Elder Bing, and tell her that my disciple Xiao Chen has come to Qin Rou to fulfill the three-year agreement!"

Chu Feng's voice wasn't loud, but everyone on the mountain could hear it clearly, as if Chu Feng were speaking right next to their ears.

When the female disciple heard the name Xiao Chen, a look of surprise flashed across her eyes.

If it were anyone else issuing the challenge, she would have already drawn her sword and taught them a lesson.

However, Xiao Chen was a prodigy among the younger generation of the Dao Dao-Seeking Academy, a disciple that even the head of the Heavenly Spirit Institute would vie to accept.

She naturally dared not be rude to him, not to mention that Chu Feng, who was beside Xiao Chen, held the title of head of the Miscellaneous Dao Institute.

Just then, a voice that seemed to keep everyone at arm's length came from within the manor.

"I didn't expect you two, master and disciple, to actually dare to fulfill your three-year agreement. Very well, we'll see who Life and Death Arena in fifteen days."

"Okay, it's a deal."

As Chu Feng spoke, he gave Xiao Chen a wink.

The master and disciple then flew away on their swords.

After a long while, the female disciple guarding the gate finally came to her senses and muttered, "Junior Sister Qin is going to duel with Xiao Chen."

She glanced at the challenge letter in her hand, then returned to the manor.

The manor was already bustling with activity, and the disciples who were currently cultivating were all engaged in lively discussions.

"That Xiao Chen actually dared to cause trouble for Junior Sister Qin. He has some nerve!"

"I think the one who's really bold is that Chief Chu. He doesn't even know his own limitations, daring to bring his disciples to provoke us."

"This doesn't count as provoking us, does it? That three-year agreement was made between Master and Chief Chu long ago."

Elder Bing was resting with his eyes closed, completely oblivious to what had happened earlier.

She glanced at the challenge letter her disciple had delivered and said nothing more.

"Just leave it there."

The disciple asked, "Master, won't you let Junior Sister Qin take a look?"

Elder Bing said calmly, "Your Junior Sister Qin is currently in seclusion. She should be emerging in the next few days. When she does, it will be time for her duel with Xiao Chen."

Upon hearing the word "seclusion," the female disciple instinctively asked, "Master, do you mean Junior Sister Qin is breaking through to the Heavenly Origin?"

Elder Bing slowly opened his eyes. "Not bad!!!"