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This was truly a question Long Chen had been wondering about. It seemed that amongst the three great sects of the heavens, it was the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect that had declined the most. But they still seemed so confident.
Suddenly, a flash of comprehension appeared in Long Chenâs mind. He exclaimed, âA person with nothing isnât afraid of people with something to lose?â
âHahahaâŠâ The old man and the bosses laughed, pleased.
âGood guess,â praised the old man.
Boss Bao said, âPreviously, when my Heaven Splitting Battle Sect was in its golden age, we also didnât fear anyone. And now, we donât have anything to worry about.â
What Boss Bao meant was that the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect had been a dominating power back in its golden age. Now that it had declined, many sects thought of them as a group of half-dead madmen.
It was the kind of sect that was most dangerous. Because they had already declined, there were few things that could intimidate them.
In the eyes of others, the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect had declined to the brink and was like a Magical Beast on the verge of death. It was very likely that right before it died, it would bring down the few people around it in its death throes. That was why no one wanted to provoke the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect.
âBut we killed so many of them. Will there really be no problem?â asked Long Chen. Those were three Life Star experts, not three chickens. This was a huge humiliation to the ancient races.
If the ancient race alliance was infuriated and all their races were mobilized, then let alone a single Heaven Splitting Battle Sect, even ten Heaven Splitting Battle Sects would be annihilated instantly.
âChild, even a broken boat has a few nails to attack with. And our Heaven Splitting Battle Sect doesnât have just a few. Back when the three great sects of the heavens were in their golden age, the ancient races were nothing more than a pack of dogs. But now the world has changed and the three sects have declined. Although the Heaven Suppressing Magic Sect managed to maintain their complete inheritance, there is no way for them to compare to their golden age.
âThe Xuantian Dao Sectâs Xuantian Catalogâs interpretation was destroyed, making it so no one can see through its profundities, essentially half-crippling the Xuantian Dao Sect. But fortunately, they have the Xuantian Tower and the Reincarnation Mirror, two powerful divine items to maintain their karmic luck, making it so others donât dare to humiliate them.
âThat Li Tianxuanâs a man with some guts and schemes. He has courage, and his last few plays have been very good. But in the end, he has been influenced by his master too much, and he still has too many misgivings. He doesnât truly dare to go all-out. To tell the truth, I look down upon how cautious the Xuantian Dao Sect acts. If a person lives like theyâre overlooking an abyss, like theyâre treading on thin ice, what is the point of them cultivating? If a person is afraid of death, they should just find a turtle cave and hide forever,â said the old man a bit disdainfully. He didnât have a high opinion of the Xuantian Dao Sectâs conduct.
âChild, youâre also starting to be influenced by Li Tianxuan. You like to account for everything, to make a perfect plot with no holes. On one hand, that isnât a fault. Itâs one of the essential requirements for someone in power. But you are different; you are not a ruler, you are a cultivator. Yes, intelligence can resolve problems. But then remember, why do battles even start? Itâs because intelligence cannot resolve all problems, and then you have to fight.
âIf you form a dependence on your intelligence, if you start being very cautious, if you start avoiding trouble, then your drive will unconsciously whittle away. At that time, you will no longer be a true cultivator. You might be able to solve some problems with intelligence, but you have to remember, this is the cultivation world. In front of absolute power, intelligence wonât save you.
âThatâs why my Heaven Splitting Battle Sectâs disciples are not taught to make any schemes. The outside world considers my disciples idiots with muscles for brains, but in truth, thousands of years ago, my Heaven Splitting Battle Sect was in its own league within the Central Plains. Even now, although we have declined, look. Does anyone dare to bully us like they bully the Xuantian Dao Sect?
âAs men, whether your glory blinds the world or you decline to the point that you have nothing, you have to stand with your spine straight. If anyone dares to bully you, you fight them to death. We can die while standing, but we cannot kneel to live. In the end, we have to remember that we cultivate to live with dignity.â
The old man looked at Long Chen profoundly. That was because this time, Long Chen had used his intelligence to escape from the Grand Xia and come here. In the face of a deathtrap, he had used various plots to survive.
But the old man didnât look favorably upon that. This intelligence would become a stumbling block for Long Chenâs cultivation path in the future. A dependence on intelligence would cause a lack of trust in his own power. That was something fatal to an expert.
Long Chenâs heart shook and he began to sweat. As expected, the old manâs vision was sharp. He had even seen this possible problem with just a glance.
Long Chen had truly been affected by Li Tianxuan. Li Tianxuanâs plotting had completely shaken Long Chen during the battle of the eastern sea. A single personâs plot could reap harvests hundreds of years into the future. That kind of ability to win victory without even being present was something he greatly admired.
He had unconsciously been influenced by that and also started doing the same thing. He hadnât even realized it himself.
But with the old manâs warning, he felt a burst of fear. He had once more deviated from the Nine Star Hegemon Body Artâs intent without realizing it. He needed that resolution to split mountains when he encountered mountains, to cut apart rivers when he encountered rivers. It was already starting to cause a problem. By thinking of how to avoid things while saving the most energy instead of directly blasting his way through them, he had lost his original heart.
âI understand.â Long Chen nodded.
When he said this, the seven bosses all looked at each other with shock.
When Long Chen said this, his air subtly changed. His eyes became sharper, and he seemed like a sharp blade.
All of them were powerful experts, and they all sensed this subtle change in his air. They felt the change in his heart.
Now it was like a blade, which had been abandoned in its scabbard, had decided not to hide its sharpness and release its light.
In just this instant, Long Chen completed an inconceivable transformation. For his heart to follow his will so easily, it was a clear sign that his Dao-heart had reached a crystal-clear realm.
âLittle fellow, youâre quite the rare saplingâŠâ Boss Bao patted Long Chen on the shoulder with praise.
âHead Boss over praises me,â said Long Chen humbly.
âDonât worry, I will definitely look after you, making you into a towering tree capable of blocking the wind and rain. Not only will I help you, but even the other bosses will help you. Itâs only natural to repay you for your filial gift of this wine,â laughed Boss Bao.
The other bosses also laughed and looked at Long Chen, their gazes fiery, making Long Chenâs hair stand on end. He felt that these fellows were harboring some evil thoughts.
âDonât be afraid. We wonât be too hard on you. Weâll just break your bones and muscles. Once youâre used to it, youâll be fine.â The Second Boss patted Long Chen on the shoulder as well. The power in that patting made Long Chenâs bones creak.
Long Chen instantly realized that these old fellows were about to put him in his place. No wonder the old man had said that even if he bribed them, they would still beat him.
Long Chen looked at the old man with a pleading look, but the old man shook his head. âItâs useless to look at me. This is the inheritance of the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect. They also went through the same thing back then. However, if you have the power, you can put them in their place instead. If you donât have that ability, just accept your fate.â
Put experts who could kill Life Star experts in their place? That joke was a bit too crazy. Wasnât this like a tiger beating a dog?
And looking at the seven bosses who were looking at him like hungry wolves eyeing a sheep, Long Chenâs scalp turned numb.
He was just about to say that this was too unfair, when he suddenly recalled that he definitely couldnât say such a thing within the Heaven Splitting Battle Sect. Whoeverâs fist was stronger was the boss.
âWell then, itâs Long Chenâs first time, so go easy on him. Take turns. You can go so I can properly cultivate.â The old man shooed them off while holding the High Priestâs wine with a pleased expression.
The seven bosses brought Long Chen to an underground training room.
This was a huge training room with countless runes revolving around its walls. The ground was inlaid with blood-red bricks.
âThese bricks were originally blue, but after countless years, the blood of countless disciples turned them red. Each disciple will leave behind their own color on this floor. Come Long Chen, I look favorably upon you, hahaha!â laughed Boss Bao evilly.
âAlright, during the next seven days, we will help you solidify your gains from the Heaven Earth Divine Pool. The first day is the Head Bossâs. Each of us will look after you during the next few days, so properly cherish this opportunity,â laughed the Seventh Boss as he left with the other bosses.
In an instant, the only ones left were Long Chen and the giant Boss Bao. Boss Bao was looking at Long Chen. With his arms that were even thicker than a normal personâs legs, he looked like a beast staring at his prey.
âGo ahead and donât hesitate. No one ever escapes this misfortune. Back when I was here, I was also beaten. Regretfully, those old bastards that beat me are no longer present.â A flash of pain appeared in Boss Baoâs eyes, but it was quickly covered up by his powerful, rising aura. âCome. Fight like a man.â
Just standing there, his voice shook the space around him. His huge body was like a devil kingâs body, giving off incredible pressure.
âFuck, Iâm going all-out!â
Long Chen clenched his teeth and summoned his divine ring. Stars appeared in his eyes, and scales appeared on his body. He charged at Boss Bao.
Long Chenâs fist smashed toward Boss Baoâs face. That power caused space to quiver.
But what stupefied Long Chen was that Boss Bao didnât even move. He simply allowed Long Chenâs fist to smash into his face. He didnât even frown.
Long Chenâs face turned green. What kind of monster was this? His full-power punch could shatter a mountain, but it was unable to cause any harm to Boss Bao?
âIs this all you have? Did you absorb that much of the divine poolâs water for nothing? Let me help you stimulate your hidden potential.â
Boss Bao suddenly roared and a terrifying qi wave exploded. Long Chen didnât even have the power to block it, and he smashed into the wall, vomiting a mouthful of blood. He finally left behind his own contribution on the red floor beneath him.
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