High-level martial arts: Invincibility starts with basic archery.

Chapter 434 Reunion with an Old Friend [Please Subscribe]

Sunset Valley.

Meng Xue said, "It's in the northwest of Anshan City, about 1,500 kilometers away. The terrain isn't as complicated as the lair of those burrowing beasts, but they can fly. If their numbers increase, it will be very troublesome."

"It's alright."

Chen Fan said indifferently.

If he could, he would prefer that these flying beasts would swoop down and kill him one by one.

"Um."

Meng Xue responded, and after a moment of silence, she said, "Chen Fan, if possible, you should avoid going to Rat City. If you really must go, I think you should deal with those bloodthirsty ants first, and then tell me so I can use my premonition."

"If the future truly changes, and the beast tide attacking Anshan City no longer includes the bloodthirsty ants, then it won't be too late for you to go to Rat City."

Her tone carried a hint of helplessness.

Because she knew what kind of person Chen Fan was.

Once he makes a decision, no one can change it.

Unless you use facts.

"Alright."

Chen Fan nodded. "Then I'll come find you later."

After getting the map, he went to the rainforest first, in case the future really changed.

No matter how dangerous Rat City is, he will still go there.

"Okay, I'll be waiting for you."

After Meng Xue finished speaking, she hung up the phone.

Chen Fan put away his phone, got up, and walked outside.

Gao Shan and Tu Yue were walking along the corridor.

"Brother Chen, going out again?"

Gao Shan said with a smile.

"yes."

Chen Fan smiled and said, "It's getting late, it's time to go hunting."

"Brother Chen, you really are something else. You go out to hunt ferocious beasts during the day, and then come back at night and dive into the alchemy room to refine pills. You're working too hard."

Tu Yue sighed, "Why don't I take a day off and get some rest?"

Chen Fan was both amused and exasperated.

Sometimes, knowing the future in advance is not a good thing.

"Yes, Brother Chen," Gao Shan misunderstood Chen Fan's meaning and also advised, "Even when practicing martial arts, you need to balance work and rest. It just so happens that today is the day our association is recruiting members. Would you like to come along and select students?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Fan's face showed a look of surprise.

"Is our association recruiting today?"

The two men from Gaoshan exchanged a glance, their smiles widening.

"Yes, Brother Chen, I thought the president had told you. It seems he hasn't. But then again, it's not a big deal," Gao Shan explained. "Haven't quite a few people come to Anshan City lately? The president has decided to recruit a group of promising young people for the association to train. What if there are some with good aptitude among them?"

"The president already sent someone to announce it a few days ago. I estimate there will be quite a few people coming today. Brother Chen, would you like to come and take a look too?" Tu Yue's face showed a hint of anticipation.

"Forget it, I'd better not get involved in this kind of thing."

Chen Fan smiled and shook his head. After saying a few more words to the two of them, he walked towards the exit.

Watching Chen Fan's receding figure, Gao Shan sighed and said, "Brother Chen's talent is already high enough. Even that genius at headquarters can't catch up with him. Yet he still works so hard. He's really not giving anyone a chance to survive."

"yes."

Tu Yue also smiled wryly, "Comparing people is a recipe for disaster, comparing goods is a recipe for disaster. I think we shouldn't make ourselves unhappy by comparing ourselves to this person."

"Yeah, never mind, let's go, the president and the others are still waiting for us."

As Chen Fan stepped out of the association's gate, he was nearly startled by what he saw.

Thousands of people stood in the open space in front of the association. Those who couldn't fit behind had to cross the street and line up along the road.

"Quite a few people have come."

Chen Fan's gaze swept across the area, and an idea popped into his mind.

I don't know if anyone from my own village came along.

Suddenly, his eyes lit up as he saw a familiar figure.

"It's Uncle Zhang. I didn't expect it to be him leading the team this time."

A smile appeared on Chen Fan's lips.

In the distance, Zhang Ren stood with a stern face, while the boys behind him dared not utter a sound.

"Brother Zhang, is it really possible for the children from our village to pass the exam and enter the martial arts association?"

An adult man asked in a low voice.

Everyone else also cast expectant glances their way.

The boys' eyes shone brightly.

"I don't know."

Zhang Ren shook his head and said, "Whether you can pass the test depends on your own luck. Of course, it would be best if you could pass."

After all, the resources within the Martial Arts Association are something a small village cannot possess.

Even the most talented martial arts genius will have limited achievements if their conditions are average.

Those with average talent but superior conditions can, even with the help of resources, force their way to the Body Refinement Realm.

However, to progress from physical strength to internal energy, one needs some luck and aptitude.

The people behind him looked like they understood but didn't quite.

Anyway, Zhang Ren would never harm them or their children.

Since he said there would be benefits to participating in the assessment, then I'll come and participate.

Suddenly, Zhang Ren felt something and looked in the direction where Chen Fan was.

But they didn't see anyone.

"Strange, was it just my imagination?"

Zhang Ren frowned.

He clearly sensed that someone was watching him.

When I turned around, the person was gone.

Either it's an illusion, or the opponent's strength far surpasses his.

"Could it be a master at the Qi Refining Realm?"

Zhang Ren thought to himself.

He has been cultivating diligently during this period, and with a continuous supply of top-grade Qi and Blood Pills, he has broken through from the Dark Force and is now a Transformation Force martial artist.

"Maybe I'm overthinking it?"

He shook his head, glancing at the association, his heart filled with complex emotions.

This place used to be a place he frequented, but something happened later, and he was away for several years. Now, he has returned here.

Just then, several figures walked out of the association's hall, and he recognized the person in the very center at a glance.

Sun Wei!

A few years ago, he was the president of the Anshan City Martial Arts Association, and a few years later, he is still the president.

Sun Wei's gaze swept across the entire arena, and instantly the place fell into a deathly silence.

Not to mention the teenagers, even the adults around them lowered their heads, not daring to meet the eyes of the group that had come out.

Except for one person.

Therefore, Sun Wei, Xu Jie, and the others noticed this person immediately.

"hiss……"

Sun Wei gasped sharply, staring at Zhang Ren's face.

This person looks so familiar!

"That person?"

Xu Jie was also stunned.

"What's wrong?"

Gao Shan, standing nearby, asked curiously.

"Brother Gao, have you noticed that person looks familiar?" Xu Jie gestured with his eyes.

Gao Shan looked up, and the next moment, a name came from his mouth, "Zhang Ren?"

"Yes, yes, yes!"

Xu Jie jolted awake and exclaimed excitedly, "It's him! It's him! More than three years ago, Brother Zhang went out of town to hunt and never came back. At the time, we all thought he was dead."

"Dead? But, is he now?" Tu Yue asked, puzzled.

"Yes, that's why I find it unbelievable, isn't it, President?"

Xu Jie turned around, wanting to say something to Sun Wei, but the latter had already disappeared from his side.

"Zhang Ren, is that you? You're not dead?"

Sun Wei approached Zhang Ren and asked incredulously.

"It's me, President, I'm not dead."

Zhang Ren smiled.

He brought the villagers here today to see how his old friends from the association are doing now.

Judging from the scene before him, almost everyone he knew was gone.

Things have changed, and people are no longer the same.

Everyone around was stunned by what they saw.

Especially those from Chenjiabao, their eyeballs almost popped out of their sockets.

Is Uncle Zhang really that amazing?

He knows even such important figures in the city?

"That's great, I always thought you had already..."

Sun Wei's eyes reddened instantly. He looked the latter up and down, and when his gaze fell on the latter's limp leg, his eyes widened suddenly.

"Brother Zhang, your leg?"

"Having come back from the brink of death, you have to pay a price, don't you?"

Zhang Ren laughed.

Sun Wei was taken aback.

Looking at Zhang Ren in front of him.

Compared to previous years, Zhang Ren has become much more optimistic.

If it were him, losing a leg would probably be no better than being killed, because immobility is fatal for a martial artist.

"He must have gone through a lot over the years, right?" Sun Wei thought to himself, having just escaped death.

It sounds easy, but only those who have experienced it can truly understand the dangers involved.

Sun Wei was overwhelmed with mixed feelings.

There are too many people around right now; this is not the time to talk.

He reached out and patted him on the shoulder, saying, "It's good that you're back. You've been back for a few days, Zhang Ren. After the assessment is over, we'll go into the association and talk slowly."

On the one hand, he was very curious about what kind of thrilling things the latter had experienced in the past few years.

On the other hand, coincidentally, the Awakened Association has also undergone considerable changes, and he wanted to inform them about it.

"it is good."

Zhang Ren smiled and nodded.

Xu Jie and his companion looked up at the mountain and nodded to them.

The two then exchanged a glance, a feeling of joy welling up in their hearts.

……

"Uncle Zhang has already broken through to the Transformation Realm; his speed is quite fast."

Chen Fan's lips curled slightly.

Seeing Zhang Ren's improved skills, he was genuinely happy for him.

Of course, if he wanted to, he could find the other party now and have one or two meridians opened up for him, so that he could become a Meridian Refining Martial Artist instead of an Entry-level Martial Artist.

However, this practice of relying on external forces to forcibly improve one's realm is not actually that good.

Sun Wei has been stuck at the Transformation Realm for several years, unable to find an opportunity to break through.

Uncle Zhang has only recently entered the Transformation Realm, and perhaps he can transform the internal strength into true qi through his own efforts.

If he can't do it, it's not too late to lend a hand yourself.

"Let's find Meng Xue first, get the map, and then go find those bloodthirsty ants."

He quickened his pace and headed towards where the Meng sisters lived.

(End of this chapter)