Chapter 523: 390 Breakthrough, Reach Profound Peak!

Chapter 523: Chapter 390 Breakthrough, Reach Profound Peak!

Chen Yuan was aware of the external disturbances, but he had never stepped forward to say anything. What was there to say? The rankings on the Hidden Dragon List were just that—rankings.

At most, they could bring some fame.

Beyond that, there was nothing else; it could not bring him any substantial benefits, and it would only make those who bore hostility towards him even more intent on killing him.

Therefore, whether it was second place or first place on the Hidden Dragon List did not matter.

Moreover, it was a tie for the first place.

Not truly the first.

Apart from him, the other top contenders evidently did not care either.

The Immortal Battle was about to begin, and that would be the real test of strength.

He had also seen the news about Zuo Chengzong, who was capable of slaying a seasoned Dan Realm Master. At least in terms of strength, he was undoubtedly not inferior to his current level.

As for who was superior, it was still unknown.

Apart from Zuo Chengzong, Wei Wuya, Dao Xuansheng, and Xuanming were also formidable opponents.

Chen Yuan was confident, but he had never been arrogant enough to think he was better than everyone else. Ultimately, though he had taken shortcuts through serendipity, those martial artists had all diligently worked their way up step by step.

Additionally, with their powerful backgrounds, who had the stronger skills was indeed an unknown.

He had caught up to their progress through his own strenuous training; how could he possibly underestimate them?

Of course, he would not sell himself short either.

In comparison, among all the martial artists under the Core Realm in the world, there truly were not many who could match him. Thus, he was eagerly anticipating the upcoming Immortal Battle.

To battle, one must challenge all the heroes under the heavens.

To win, one must dominate them all!

While the outside world buzzed with debates about who among the “Hidden Dragon Dual Champions” was better, Chen Yuan and Shen Yanshu were also about to part ways.

After all, she was a disciple of the Goddess Palace, constrained by its rules, and could not act recklessly.

Of course, she wasn’t really afraid of anything—as long as she could be with Chen Yuan, nothing else mattered!

The main reason was that Chen Yuan needed to prepare to return for intensive secluded cultivation. He had possessed the God Transformation Lotus for a while now, and his cultivation had increased significantly, but it was still not enough.

He needed to train intensely for a bit more than a month.

A few days of leisurely time was enough; Chen Yuan would not let it weaken his fighting spirit. Once he reached the peak of Martial Arts, there would be plenty of time for leisure.

During these few days, with Chen Yuan’s assistance, Shen Yanshu had also successfully transformed the Gang Qi in her Dantian into Innate True Yuan, officially reaching the Reach Profound Level.

If her achievements were known, ascending the Hidden Dragon List would not be difficult.

At a certain crossroad, Chen Yuan and Shen Yanshu stood facing each other from a distance, sharing a smile. Shen Yanshu said,

“Thank you for your help these days, Chen Yuan.”

“Don’t mention it; cultivation is mutually beneficial for both of us,” he replied.

Though Shen Yanshu benefited the most due to her lower level of cultivation, Chen Yuan was not without benefit, and his progress was even slightly faster than if he had cultivated alone.

After all, Shen Yanshu, possessing the Phoenix Marrow Spirit Body, was naturally a superb catalyst, significantly aiding him.

“After some time, I will come to find you.”

“After the Immortal Battle,” Chen Yuan responded.

“Okay, then I will stay here and wish you a triumphant victory, Chen Yuan, to utterly secure the first place on the Hidden Dragon List and dominate the crowd,” Shen Yanshu said with a smile brightening her face.

It was obvious at a glance that she was in high spirits.

“Then I will accept your gracious words for now.”

“Hmm,” she nodded, lightly touching a lock of hair in front of her forehead.

Seeing Shen Yanshu’s smiling face, Chen Yuan, moved by a sudden thought, asked,

“Why do you smile so often?”

Since he had come to know Shen Yanshu, it seemed her face was almost always adorned with a light smile—this instance of curiosity prompted him to finally ask.

“My mother told me,” she blinked, “she said women who smile often don’t have very bad luck.”

Chen Yuan opened his mouth, unable to resist saying,

“Your mother isn’t quite right.”

“How so?”

“Because people with really bad luck can’t manage to smile at all.”

Shen Yanshu covered her mouth and chuckled, saying,

“Nonsense.”

“Alright, a parting is inevitable after a long journey together. Miss Shen, until we meet again.”

“Chen Yuan, see you again!”

Shen Yanshu restrained her smile, cupping one fist in the other hand.

Chen Yuan reciprocated the gesture, and then the two of them turned and soared into the sky, departing.

Having flown a hundred meters or so, Shen Yanshu suddenly looked back, freezing in place as she watched Chen Yuan’s figure growing distant, a melancholy look in her eyes.

For her, Chen Yuan seemed just like that retreating figure, growing further and further away…

Shen Yanshu mentally cheered herself on, determined to train hard so that one day she could assist Chen Yuan and not be left just watching him fight alone like before at the Falling Immortal Platform.

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In very short order, Chen Yuan finally returned to Qingzhou. He concealed his movements and identity, heading in the direction of Tangshan Prefecture during his travels.

The previous Secret Realm had been thoroughly searched by others, but nothing valuable was found; some said Chen Yuan had already cleaned it out entirely.

Others argued that there probably hadn’t been anything of value originally, and it wasn’t possible for Chen Yuan to possess Great Divine Power like that of Mount Sumeru’s mustard seed to sweep all treasures of the Secret Realm.

Later, even Yang Transformation True Master came by to search. After inspecting the area, he reported nothing suspicious, declaring it a deserted Secret Realm.

This statement also quelled many people’s covetous thoughts towards Chen Yuan.