The Fairy: From the Traveling Merchant

Chapter 892 First Victory!
Although Zhao Chen had made a name for himself in Ganzhou, it was only in the Northwest region, and not many people in the capital knew him.

Even Zheng Qingyan, the legitimate daughter of a prominent family, is still unknown in the Central Plains, let alone him.

However, although Zhao Chen was not famous among cultivators, he was already known to those who were interested in him in other aspects, so some people still revealed his background:
"This Zhao Chen comes from Ganzhou and is known as the 'Blood Sword Gentleman'. He is not yet of age but is already a top-notch 'Gang Sha' cultivator. It is said that he received the inheritance of the Joyful Bodhisattva and was also given the 'Five Emperors Paying Homage to the True Sword Technique' by the Li family of Ganzhou. He also obtained the 'Myriad Manifestations' supernatural power of the Star God in a ruin in Xuancheng."

"In addition, he also possesses a protective magic treasure and an 'external elixir' type treasure that temporarily enhances his own status. With these, he scared away several Dongxuan True Persons in Xuancheng and helped his confidante, 'Sakura Dragon Fairy' Zheng Qingyan, obtain the treasure that was born."

After hearing this introduction, a middle-aged cultivator next to him couldn't help but gasp and exclaimed, "This kid's experiences are so legendary!"
"The fact that he could scare away a real person shows that his courage, will, and mental strength are beyond the reach of ordinary people. He has a promising future!"
"I had no idea who this person was before; I was truly ignorant."

As for the top-tier Qi Sha who haven't even reached adulthood, he didn't think much of it. There are plenty of them in aristocratic families and sects. In fact, at this age, even direct descendants have already crossed the first step of the supernatural power ladder.

"What, does Master Mi intend to include this 'Blood Sword Gentleman' in your 'Biographies of Young Masters'?" the man who had previously revealed Zhao Chen's background chuckled. He was a young man of average appearance, height, and clothing.

As for the middle-aged man surnamed Mi, he was the owner of the "Fengxin Tower" in the capital. His book, "The Biography of the Young Masters," was written to record the wonderful personal biographies of young cultivators in the world. The so-called "Six Young Masters of the Capital" were based on his "The Biography of the Young Masters."

Of course, although it is called "The Biography of the Young Masters", the recorders are not limited to men and women. A female young master is also a young master.

"His experiences are certainly exciting enough, but we still need to see his background and methods," said Master Mi, stroking his beard and pointing to the dueling arena.

Upon hearing this, another person chimed in, "This Zhao Chen's background is probably not as simple as it seems..."

"Oh? How so?" Master Mi asked, turning his head to the side.

It's already remarkable that such a fortunate person could emerge from such a remote place as Ganzhou. Could there be some other reason behind it?
"Does Master Mi know about the case of Jade Toad Immortal?" the man asked in return.

"Of course I know... Wait, you mean, he's the one who exposed 'Jade Toad Immortal' Zhao Chen?" Master Mi's eyes widened immediately, and the word "prince" almost slipped out.

“It’s him!” The person who interrupted nodded and said meaningfully, “I am an official of the Imperial Household Department, and I know how much His Majesty favors this Young Master Chen.”

“So that’s how it is… No wonder he had magical treasures but wasn’t coveted, no wonder he had so many opportunities…” the previously “ordinary” man said with a sudden realization.

Mi Louzhu thought a little deeper and asked with some doubt: "If it is this Zhao Chen, how did the 'Emerald Bamboo Alliance' dare to launch a 'commercial war' against his business?"

"Even if we don't mention that unknown true or false identity, there are still His Majesty's newly appointed 'Lord of Lishui' and 'Lord of Wuyou City', both of whom possess superior supernatural powers."

"Even if we win this battle while those two are away from the capital, we'll most likely win it back later... It'll bring us no benefit and we'll just offend people for no reason, so why bother?"

Everyone around shook their heads, not understanding what the "Emerald Bamboo Alliance" was thinking. Only the "ordinary" man hesitated and said, "I heard that the 'Emerald Bamboo Alliance' didn't actually want to start a 'business war' at this time. It was Young Master Tantai who took the initiative to come to them and asked them to do so."

He paused for a moment, then asked calmly, "Does Master Mi know the specific background of Young Master Tantai?"

Master Mi stroked his beard and pondered for a moment before slowly saying, "I only know that he should be from one of the three holy lands, but I cannot be sure which one it is."

"The three holy lands? Young Master Tantai's swordsmanship is superb, could he be from the 'Lichen Sword Palace'?" someone speculated. The "ordinary" man secretly glanced at Tantai Bamboo Palace in the "Thousand Bamboo Garden", frowned, and thought to himself: Is he really just a disciple of the Lichen Sword Palace?
……

The first battle has already begun in the fighting arena of Qianzhu Garden.

Zhao Chen stood with his hands behind his back at the top of the bamboo pavilion, his clothes fluttering in the wind, exuding a free and easy demeanor, displaying the air of a master.

Meanwhile, his opponent, Nie Fei, the leader of the "Emerald Bamboo Alliance," flew through the air on green bamboo and bowed to Zhao Chen.

As a low-grade supernatural power cultivator, he only managed to piece together two supernatural powers when he achieved "the unity of the fierce and the mutual assistance of the yin and yang".

He possessed a seventh-grade "Emerald Bamboo Sword," but he only used it as a flying technique, which was the green bamboo beneath his feet. After all, the "Azure Bamboo Sword," a magical artifact in his hand, was of better quality, comparable to a fifth-grade magical technique, and was quite compatible with his "Listening to the Rain in the Bamboo Grove Sword Manual."

The other is "Weichuan Xuanguang", which is ranked eighth and is a defensive divine power.

"Weichuan" is famous for its beautiful bamboo. Once this supernatural power is used, the whole body will be enveloped in green light, and it is extremely resilient, making it difficult for ordinary sixth-grade supernatural powers to break.

"I have long admired Young Master Chen's name, but we cannot use 'external pills' in this battle. Are you aware of this, Young Master?" Nie Fei did not rush to attack, but instead spoke with his divine sense.

“Of course I know…” Zhao Chen nodded with a smile, then raised a finger with his right hand, and a crimson flying sword flew out from his sleeve, twirled nimbly in the air, and hovered above his head.

"So you've already cultivated divine sense, young master. You're truly a genius!" Nie Fei exclaimed. "In that case, I won't be considered bullying the weak."

Condensing one's soul and cultivating divine consciousness is equivalent to half a supernatural power. After all, cultivators at this stage can control supernatural magical artifacts without any obstacles, and are not much different from some mid-to-low-grade supernatural powers.

In addition, this red flying sword is a magical artifact provided by the Shenmu Gang. It is a family heirloom of the Qiu family and is named "Crimson Flame Flowing Maple". Its power is comparable to a third-grade magical artifact.

In the audience, Master Mi also showed surprise: "The magical artifact operates smoothly without any prior preparation or noticeable sluggishness... Zhao Chen has already condensed his divine soul?! Moreover, his magical flying sword is quite remarkable. This is going to be interesting... I thought he was just here to warm up the crowd."

The fact that the referee did not intervene means that Zhao Chen did not use any "external pill" type treasures, which only indicates that he has cultivated divine sense.

The person next to him asked, "Who do you think will win, Master Mi?"

Master Mi stroked his magnificent beard, about to say that this might be a fierce and evenly matched battle, but before he could finish speaking, the "ordinary" man on the other side said, "Zhao Chen won!"

"What?!" Everyone, including Master Mi, turned around in disbelief and looked into the "Thousand Bamboo Garden".

Just then, the crimson flying sword broke through Nie Fei's dense sword threads of "Listening to the Rain in the Bamboo Grove" with unstoppable force, devouring most of the "green light" around him, leaving only the top of his head.

"Crimson Emperor's Nourishing Yuan Sword Qi!"

(End of this chapter)