Born with immortal seed

Chapter 36 Arena Battle

"The acting patriarch of the Chen family visited us yesterday with several clansmen. The patriarch and several elders personally received us, showing great respect, and we talked for a long time."

"This morning, the elders were having a meeting again. The First Elder asked Bai Wei to lead two junior members of the Chen family to stroll around Hanxiu Peak. But unexpectedly, one of the Chen family members was very arrogant, and a conflict broke out between them in just a few words, which led to them wanting to go to the arena to settle their differences!"

"Although that Chen family lad is annoying, he has real skills. Bai Wei couldn't hold on for more than a few rounds and was forced to retreat."

"But he refused to admit defeat, so the young man on the other side resorted to violence, and Bai Wei's arm was broken by a flying rock!"

The skinny cousin, who was quite articulate, explained the whole story in just a few words, giving Bai Zichen a general understanding.

The Chen family of Xiangzhu and the Bai family of Mozhu have been on good terms for over a hundred years, with intermarriages taking place for several generations. They are considered two families that have been watching over and protecting each other.

The timing of this visit is naturally related to the recent situation in Black Mountain County.

Moreover, the Chen family's situation is different from that of the Bai family. Chen Yixin, the acting clan leader, is only a Qi Refining Great Perfection cultivator, while the clan's only Foundation Establishment cultivator has retired to the background.

That Chen family member who had undergone a major foundation-building cultivation celebrated his 180th birthday seven years ago. Now he only has a few years left to live and could pass away at any time.

Once this pillar of strength is lost, the Chen family will definitely not be able to keep their current businesses.

With hundreds of Xiang pigs slaughtered each year, the Chen family's wealth ranks among the top of all cultivation families, making them the envy of many.

One of Bai Zichen's favorite spiritual dishes is made by roasting and cooking a small section of the pig's neck.

It's incredibly tender and flavorful with every bite, and it's a must-order dish for him whenever it's available.

Unfortunately, the Chen family's successors were not up to par, failing in their attempts to establish their foundations several times and wasting several foundation-establishing spiritual items.

Time is becoming increasingly tight, and it just so happens that this upheaval in Heishan County means they are here to discuss important matters concerning the two clans with the Bai family.

As for the conflict between the teenagers, it is not surprising.

Bai Zichen had met Bai Wei before; he didn't seem like the type to tolerate others, and he dared to openly mock Bai Chongwu, who was much older than him.

The young clansmen who are taken in by the clan leader must be the cultivation seeds that the Chen family has high hopes for, so it is normal for them to be proud.

Neither side would back down, and the argument escalated to the point that it was not unusual for them to take to the ring.

After all, we are all cultivators, and in the end, cultivation level will prevail in any argument.

But causing serious injury, like breaking limbs, is going too far.

"No matter how bad Bai Wei is, he is still a member of the Bai family. It is not up to others to teach him a lesson. Take me there to see him."

Bai Zichen had developed a sense of ownership over the Bai family, and no matter how much he disliked Bai Wei, he couldn't let a foreign cultivator embarrass the Bai family.

"Alright! With Brother Chen here, dealing with that pretty boy will be a piece of cake!"

The skinny monkey brother shouted happily, then scurried ahead to lead the way.

Bai Family Arena.

When Bai Zichen and his group arrived, the arena was already surrounded by members of the Bai clan, all of them looking resentful and glaring hatefully at the young man on the stage.

Several others surrounded Bai Wei, whose left arm was twisted abnormally in the opposite direction, and whose face was contorted in pain, all of them pale.

"What are you doing standing here like an idiot? Have you gone to call a doctor to come and take a look?"

Bai Zichen squatted down to examine Bai Wei's injuries. It seemed that only his arm was broken and his meridians were not damaged, so it wasn't a big problem.

As long as a doctor bandages the wound, performs a rejuvenation ritual, and administers two muscle-building and bone-restoring pills, there will be no lasting effects after recovery.

"Bai Zichen, this person is incredibly skilled in combat, employing all sorts of spells... and he also possesses two protective magical artifacts. You are no match for him..."

When Bai Wei saw him arrive, tears and snot streamed down his face as he spoke haltingly.

“I’ve come to see if you’ve been beaten to death. This person didn’t provoke me, so why should I go up on stage to fight him and have a showdown?”

"You..." Bai Wei was speechless with anger. When he moved, he touched his wound, and the intense pain made him unable to speak.

"Brother Bai Wei, I apologize for the mistake just now. I will send over the healing medicine as an apology later."

On the arena, the young man from the Chen family spoke loudly, bowing to all four sides.

"Fellow Daoists of the Bai family, I have heard within the clan that the Bai family's Daoist arts are exquisite, and that many outstanding young talents have emerged. Today, I am here to learn a thing or two from them, and I hope that you will not hesitate to offer your guidance."

The young man stood in the center of the arena, his red Taoist robe swaying gently in the wind, his lips red and teeth white, his face handsome.

He began by challenging the Bai family to a duel, his handsome appearance giving him an advantage.

Although this person challenged everyone, those who were too far apart in age were really embarrassed to go on stage.

Winning is not honorable, and losing is even more shameful.

Everyone witnessed the battle between Chen and Bai Wei. The young man from the Chen family had an extremely high talent for combat, and Bai Wei was no match for him at all. He was just trying to save face by blaming his protective magic artifact.

The Bai family cultivators' gazes gradually turned to Bai Zichen. With Bai Ling not yet here, he was the only candidate who could go on stage to fight.

"This fellow Daoist from the Bai family seems to be the one everyone hopes for, and must be a leader in the clan. Why don't we come up and have a battle, and exchange some pointers?"

Seeing the direction of everyone's gaze, the young man from the Chen family directly challenged someone to a duel.

Bai Zichen sighed, took a step, and leaped onto the arena.

Although he didn't want to engage in this meaningless battle, he felt that if he didn't fight back when someone bullied him, he would be going against his own principles.

"Chen Xiu of the Fragrant Pig family, I have yet to ask the Bai brothers' names."

Chen Xiu held a jade dagger in his hand. After announcing his name, he took a closer look, and his expression became more serious.

"You are... at the sixth level of Qi Refining?"

Bai Zichen has just broken through and hasn't cultivated any concealment techniques, so his cultivation level can't be hidden if you observe carefully.

Not only was Chen Xiu surprised, but the Bai family cultivators below the arena were also in an uproar. Their own prodigy was cultivating too fast!

There were just some rumors in the clan that Bai Zichen's cultivation progress had slowed down in recent years, and that his potential might have been exhausted, when he quietly broke through another level.

This level of cultivation is comparable to that of a seasoned and experienced cultivator within the clan, enough for him to take on a general affairs manager role.

"When you lose, go back and ask your elders!"

Bai Zichen was too lazy to waste words. For some reason, he felt that what his skinny cousin said made a lot of sense. The pretty boy from the Chen family was indeed unpleasant to look at.

With a flick of his fingers, a string of fireballs the size of beads flew out, forming a net of fire that enveloped Chen Xiu.

"So what if I'm at the sixth level of Qi Refining! It's only one minor realm difference. It's not like I haven't won battles against opponents of higher levels before!"

Chen Xiu's status within the clan was similar to Bai Zichen's, and he had shown talent in combat from a young age.

Basic Five Elements magic is easy to learn and master.

Moreover, they can draw inferences from one instance to another and incorporate their own understanding into magic.

There are several other members of the Chen family with similar cultivation talent to Chen Xiu, but when it comes to combat skills, they are all left behind.

Even the Foundation Establishment Ancestor of the Chen family praised him as a genius in combat, saying that as long as he successfully establishes his foundation in the future, his future will be limitless.

(End of this chapter)