Chapter 46 Ye Chen was defeated and sought another solution

“This armor is enough to withstand several full-force attacks from a Middle Stage Golden Core Cultivator, and can even resist a full-force blow from a Late Stage Golden Core Cultivator! Its defense is astonishing! I bestow it upon you today. The Core Disciple assessment is extremely dangerous, and with this armor protecting you, I can rest a little easier!”

Zhou Chen looked at the inner armor, which exuded a powerful aura, and a warm current surged in his heart.

Although his Physical Body was strong, the defensive power of the Undying Golden Body at Third Layer Perfection might not be weaker than, or even stronger than, this Qiankun Armor.

But Liu Qingtian’s care for him, even for Zhou Chen, who had lived two lives, couldn’t help but stir a trace of emotion!

“Thank you, Master, for your generous gift! Your Disciple will not fail your expectations, and will surely win first place in the assessment!”

Zhou Chen took the Qiankun Armor with both hands, bowed deeply, and his tone was firm.

He remembered this care.

At the same time, he also noticed that Liu Qingtian’s previous words about the “Blazing Fire Holy Land Opportunity” were not yet finished.

So he asked, “Master, what is the Holy Land Opportunity after the assessment?”

“Haha, you don’t need to worry about that for now, just remember, the higher your ranking, the better.”

Liu Qingtian chuckled softly, looking at Zhou Chen and saying no more.

Zhou Chen, seeing this, was also very sensible and did not ask further.

He cupped his hands and bid farewell to Liu Qingtian.

It seemed that after becoming a Core Disciple, there would be an even bigger surprise later?

This made Zhou Chen look forward to the assessment even more.

As for Ye Chen’s Opportunity in the Asking Immortal Tower, Zhou Chen needed to plan carefully.

First, there was the Low Grade Earth Rank Scarlet Cloud Sword five days later, and the Low Grade Earth Rank Condensing Yuan Pill seven days later; these could be directly intercepted.

Liu Qianru and Ye Chen’s encounter ten days later would be even easier to handle; he could find an excuse to ask Liu Qianru for guidance on Cultivation Technique, making sure she couldn't leave, and also take the Opportunity to foster their relationship.

Ye Chen’s Opportunity in the Asking Immortal Tower mainly involved killing three Blood Demon Sect secret guards to obtain Medicinal Pills and spiritual items. From the timeline, the three secret guards were still acting separately.

If he could find a way to kill the secret guards in advance, the Opportunity would be intercepted.

As for how to quickly reach the sixth floor of the Asking Immortal Tower, Zhou Chen was unsure, as Ye Chen also found it by accident, and the Asking Immortal Tower was very large. Zhou Chen was not confident that he could definitely find Ye Chen.

Unlike Zhou Chen’s fortunate encounters, Ye Chen was currently standing outside the Technique Pavilion feeling quite dejected.

He had finally returned to the Wenxian Sect with great difficulty, and more importantly, having experienced several life-and-death battles, he deeply felt his lack of a powerful movement secret technique.

Whether it was facing the pursuit of the Blood Demon Sect or competing for Opportunities in the Asking Immortal Tower trial, a good movement-type Cultivation Technique was crucial for him.

After much inquiry, Ye Chen learned that although Elder Zhang of the Technique Pavilion had a strange temper, he had extremely sharp eyesight and a particular fondness for Medicinal Pills that strengthened the foundation and nourished the Physical Body, especially some obscure ancient formulas.

Ye Chen’s heart stirred, and he thought of a bottle of high-quality Rejuvenation Pills he had unexpectedly obtained after killing a rogue Cultivator.

The Rejuvenation Pills themselves not only had the effects of strengthening the foundation and nourishing the Physical Body, but also, to some extent, had a slight benefit in enhancing Physical Body strength.

He immediately took that bottle of Rejuvenation Pills and came to the Technique Pavilion to request an audience with Elder Zhang.

He finally found Elder Zhang in a secluded corner, who was currently studying a damaged Jade Slip.

Ye Chen respectfully bowed: “Disciple Ye Chen, greets Elder Zhang.”

Elder Zhang didn’t even lift his head, merely grunted, and continued to immerse himself in the Jade Slip.

Ye Chen took out the jade bottle and said cautiously: “Disciple has learned that Elder is knowledgeable and proficient in the true meaning of various Cultivation Techniques. I have come specifically to seek guidance on choosing a movement technique.

Disciple coincidentally obtained this bottle of Rejuvenation Pills. Although not a rare treasure, they do have some effects of strengthening the foundation and nourishing the essence. I specially present them to Elder, hoping Elder can spare some time to give some pointers.”

Elder Zhang finally lifted his eyelids, squinted at the jade bottle in Ye Chen’s hand, his nostrils twitched slightly, and then he revealed a hint of unconcealed disdain and disappointment.

“Rejuvenation Pills? Hmph!” Elder Zhang sneered, his tone filled with strong disdain.

“Such common goods, do they deserve to be presented as treasure before this old man? Do you take this old man for those ignorant gate-keeping Disciples? This old man has studied for many years, can I not tell if it’s a good pill? Take it away, this Medicinal Pill is Low Grade!”

He emphasized the words “Low Grade” heavily, and after speaking, he waved his sleeve as if shooing away flies.

“Scram, scram, scram! Don’t make noise here and disturb this old man’s comprehension of the Dao! Movement technique? Go find it yourself! All these beast skin scrolls in the pavilion, go flip through them yourself!”

After saying that, he no longer looked at Ye Chen, and re-immersed himself in the damaged Jade Slip.

Ye Chen’s face instantly flushed red, his hand holding the jade bottle awkwardly frozen in mid-air, and a sense of humiliation burned in his heart.

He never expected that the Medicinal Pills he considered good would be so worthless in the eyes of this Elder Zhang, not even having the资格 to be looked at!

The Cultivation Techniques within this Technique Pavilion were vast, like a sea of smoke, and Ye Chen wouldn’t easily find a suitable Cultivation Technique for himself in a short time.

He suppressed his anger, put the jade bottle back into his storage ring, bowed unwillingly to Elder Zhang’s back, turned and quickly left the Technique Pavilion, his steps carrying suppressed anger and a deep sense of frustration.

“Damn it! Looking down on people!” After walking a distance from the Technique Pavilion, Ye Chen finally cursed in a low voice.

He didn’t get an answer about a movement Cultivation Technique, and he had to endure a lot of unprovoked anger.

Without a good movement technique, how could he move quickly in the Asking Immortal Tower?

If he encountered danger again next time, it would probably be difficult to shake off the enemy quickly.

It seemed he had to find a way himself.

The Blood Demon Sect’s pursuit, Elder Zhang’s humiliation in the Technique Pavilion, and Zhou Chen’s schemes… each of these things, like thorns, made him yearn for power like never before!

No, Ye Chen suddenly looked up, he still had a convenient Master in the Wenxian Sect.

Although Ye Chen lost to Zhou Chen in the Outer Sect Grand Competition, his performance was still very impressive.

He eventually became a Disciple of the Grand Elder of the Wenxian Sect.

On that day, the Grand Elder bestowed some Medicinal Pills and asked him what Cultivation Technique he wanted.

Ye Chen was very dejected at the time and temporarily did not reply to his convenient Grand Elder Master, using the excuse that he hadn't thought about it yet.

It seemed he could seek help from him.

Identifying the direction, Ye Chen galloped towards the main peak where Grand Elder Li Hu resided.

Ye Chen stood at the entrance, adjusted his breathing, and cupped his hands towards the two Disciples guarding the gate.

“Two Senior Brothers, Disciple Ye Chen has something important to see Master about, please inform him.”

Seeing this, the two immediately returned the greeting, “Junior Brother, what are you saying? You are the Grand Elder’s Disciple, and the Grand Elder has given instructions, Junior Brother, you can go in directly.”

“Come in.” A steady, powerful voice came from the depths of the main hall.

“Disciple Ye Chen, has an important matter to see Grand Elder about!” Ye Chen said loudly, his posture respectful.

The hall door opened silently.

Ye Chen walked straight inside. The Spiritual Qi in the hall was far denser than outside, and the furnishings in the hall were neatly arranged, subtly exuding solemnity and grandeur.

Li Hu, dressed in a gray robe, sat cross-legged on a futon, slowly ending his Cultivation Technique, and opened his eyes to look at Ye Chen.