Chapter 239: Chapter 97: Yan Sansan
Time rewound to two hours ago.
Zouyi Royal City, Zhang shi’s residence.
At this moment, Zhang Xuan was oblivious to the events that had transpired at the Sea of Moment. He sat in his seat, looking at Sun Qiang in front of him.
“Young Master, I’ve made inquiries. There is a recruitment for Life Masters today. With a payment of thirty million Origin Currency, one can participate in the assessment and seek out the corresponding fragments of the heavens,” Sun Qiang relayed the information he had gathered.
“Go ahead and pay, let all of us give it a try…” Zhang Xuan said.
Zhao Ya and the others would inevitably receive the best training at the Wanxiang Sect. As their teacher, he naturally could not fall behind. The other fellow senior and junior direct disciples also needed to start their training.
“Alright!” Sun Qiang nodded.
This time, in Source World, not only were Luo Ruoxin, Luo Qiqi, and Little Chick brought over, but all the direct disciples followed as well, a total of eleven.
This included: Zhao Ya, Wang Ying, Liu Yang, Zheng Yang, Yuan Tao, Lu Chong, Wei Ruyan, Zhang Jiuxiao, Kong Shiyao, Dan Xiaotian, Bai Ruanqing.
Now three had left, adding Yu Xiaoyu, Liu Ming, Hong Yi, and Sun Qiang, a total of 15 needed to be assessed.
“Pay for me too; I’d like to give it a try as well…” Zhang Xuan said with a smile.
Thirty million Origin Currency was nothing to him. It was a good opportunity to check it out and gain a deeper understanding of the Life Master’s assessment.
“Huu huu~~”
Just as Sun Qiang was about to leave, Dao Li, who had been serving tea, came forward. Its two front hooves rested on Zhang Xuan’s shoulders, massaging incessantly, its eyes visibly pleading.
“You want to try too?” Zhang Xuan looked puzzled.
Dao Li nodded its head repeatedly, its large eyes filled with longing.
“Alright, pay for it as well…” Zhang Xuan instructed.
Sun Qiang nodded and departed.
Thirty million Origin Currency, for many powers, was considered a significant expense. Yet, the young master not only brought a chicken but a horse as well… Wherever they went, it was always exceptionally explosive.
But it didn’t matter. Since they had come, it was definitely worth a try, or they would regret it.
Soon everything was prepared, and a group of people grandly left the residence, marching toward Heaven Mandate Hall.
“Young Master, is this your new pet? It doesn’t seem very impressive? So ugly and unattractive; in terms of looks, it doesn’t compare to even one ten-thousandth of mine…”
Perched on Zhang Xuan’s shoulder, Little Chick flapped its wings, staring at Dao Li not far away, chirping away.
Upon entering Source World, it had been suppressed by the Origin qi back to its original form and could only maintain this appearance.
“Why do I feel like you’re full of jealousy?” Luo Ruoxin smiled.
“Jealous? Women get jealous. How can I, the mighty Deathless Monarch, be jealous? Right, Young Master!” Little Chick was full of flattery.
“Indeed, my Brother Kun is the most upright!” Zhang Xuan smiled slightly.
“Hehe!”
Little Chick nodded continuously, curious, “Young Master, you’ve been calling me Brother Kun recently, what does that mean exactly?”
Zhang Xuan rolled his eyes, “Heaven’s vigor is staunch, a man should strive ceaselessly to better himself; the Earth’s manner is receptive, a man should carry the world with great virtue. Calling you Brother Kun means your character is as profound as the earth, trustworthy.”
“I see…”
Though feeling something was off, Little Chick still nodded excitedly, glancing disdainfully at Dao Li, pride filling its heart. I’m just a chicken, what could a horse have to compare with me?
Yet before this thought could be completed, it saw Dao Li approach the young master, its massive head rubbing against him.
The young master lightly jumped and landed on the horseback.
Dao Li took grand strides forward, its body shaking, sending the Little Chick from the young master’s shoulder tumbling to the ground, sprawling awkwardly.
“Huu huu~~”
Excited, Dao Li snorted and strode forward.
Off in the distance, Little Chick seemed to hear Dao Li’s words: You were being arrogant, weren’t you? But I can be ridden…
Only then did Little Chick realize, it wanted to curse aloud, saying it could too, but the words stopped at the brink of its beak, seeming… although it’s possible for the young master to ride a chicken, it really isn’t quite suitable…
Zhang shi’s residence was not very far from Heaven Mandate Hall. After walking for a while, a tall building appeared in their view. Sun Qiang paid the Origin Currency and quickly got a bunch of tokens.
Each person received one, and for Little Chick and Dao Li, theirs were hung around their necks.
Following the crowded throng, they entered the spacious hall, and immediately, the noise of numerous discussions filled their ears.
“I heard that the super genius from Yun Valley City, Yan Sansan, is coming to be assessed today!”
“I heard too. This Yan Sansan, the greatest talent in the Zhou Yi Dynasty over the past thirty years, just turned seventeen and his cultivation has already reached the pinnacle of the Dharma Form Realm, ranked third on the Galaxy Potential list.”
“That third place is merely because he hasn’t sought out the first and second for a duel. Apparently, the first Fei Ling and the second Su Yunzhe have been avoiding him, otherwise, there would be no place for their names.”
“True, he’s not even a Fate Master yet and is already so formidable. What if he finds his fragments of the heavens and breaks through on the spot?”
“It’s very likely!”
Discussion continued unabated.
“A Dharma Form Realm pinnacle at seventeen? Ranked third on the Star River Potential List?”
Hearing these words, Zhang Xuan nodded inwardly.
Having been in the Source World for long enough, he knew that without comprehending fragments of the heavens, progress wasn’t fast. Still, it was possible to reach the pinnacle of the Dharma Form Realm by seventeen. Although he hadn’t met Yan Sansan, he understood that Yan’s talent was indeed strong.
He felt a wave of emotions, while Sun Qiang beside him had already started conversing with someone else. “You two brothers, this Yan Sansan, does he have thirty-three brothers in his family?”
“I’m not sure about that, but he’s from the Yan Family of Yun Valley City! Yun Valley is the largest city in the Zhou Yi Dynasty except for the capital, and the Yan Family is known as the side family… It should be normal for them to thrive!”
“You guys don’t know this, right! I’m from Yun Valley City, and I know why he’s called Yan Sansan!”
A young man smiled and looked over. “Yan Sansan’s original name is Lv Song. Eight years ago, during a clan competition, he was ranked thirty-third. Unhappy with this ranking, he changed his name as a reminder of his humiliation! Since then, he has always been first in every competition.”
“He’s only seventeen this year, wasn’t he just nine years old eight years ago?” Zhang Xuan looked on curiously.
The knowledgeable youth continued, “Yes! It was also at that time, he hadn’t comprehended the fragments of the heavens intentionally. His goal was to prove that even without relying on the fragments of the heavens, he could still achieve far beyond ordinary people… Otherwise, with the influence of the Yan Family, how could he possibly not have become a Fate Master by now?”
Zhang Xuan suddenly understood.
Comprehending the fragments of the heavens only speeds up the pace of cultivation, but there’s no belief that the later the comprehension, the greater the progress. He had been wondering why someone with such strength had only now come to be assessed. So, that was the reason.
As they talked, the crowd suddenly became noisy, followed by shouting.
“Yan Sansan is here…”
Zhang Xuan quickly turned his head and indeed saw a young man striding in.
Dressed in green, with a tall stature and high nose, his eyes carried a trace of defiance. His presence felt subtly oppressive, causing the people around him to unconsciously make way.
Just speaking of temperament, he was indeed very strong.
Most of those who came for the assessment had just reached the Eightfold of Divine Sense Realm of the Source Pool. His level of cultivation was indeed rare.
Upon entering the hall, Yan Sansan stopped and looked around. His voice ringing out faintly, “Fei Ling, Su Yunzhe, I wrote a challenge letter yesterday, inviting you to compete today. Are you here?”
“A challenge letter?”
“He actually invited the top two ranked people on the Star River Potential List to duel at the same time?”
“I get it now, this Yan Sansan is probably worried that if he finds his fragments of the heavens today, he’d directly break through to the Galaxy Realm. If that happens, he wouldn’t be able to stay on the Star River Potential List anymore, so he called out Fei Ling and the others all at once to challenge them…”
With his words, the surrounding crowd changed from confusion to sudden realization.
The Star River Potential List of Zouyi City was the most closely watched list by countless young people; he had already reached third place and naturally wanted to try for first before breaking through.
“It just remains to be seen if these two will come…”
As understanding dawned, everyone excitedly looked around.
Having the opportunity to witness such a genius in competition was also a treat for them.
“I think they won’t come, as long as they avoid today, once Yan Sansan breaks through, he can no longer continue to challenge!”
Someone speculated, but before the words fell, a loud voice reached their ears.
“Yan Sansan, I acknowledge your strength is not weak, but inviting both of us at the same time, and here of all places, in front of so many people, isn’t that a bit too arrogant?”
A muscular young man appeared.
The top ranked Fei Ling on the Star River Potential List.
“Being ambitious is good, people indeed need such a spirit, but… being too arrogant is a disaster. Maybe in Yun Valley City, you are indeed powerful, almost godlike, but in Zouyi City, I hope you can restrain yourself a little. Perhaps what you consider the ceiling here is not even a roof!”
A graceful young man with a folding fan walked over, the second-ranked Su Yunzhe on the Star River Potential List.
This Su Yunzhe, though not as strong as Fei Ling, definitely had higher popularity. As soon as he appeared, it immediately elicited cheers from many young women.
However, he indeed deserved such attention, with exceptional talent, strong skills, an imposing presence, and handsome looks. Just speaking of appearance, he indeed looked much better than the previous two.
“Brother Su, you’ve come too?”
Seeing him, Fei Ling smiled faintly, “Since you’re here, I think I won’t need to take action today…”
Su Yunzhe opened his folding fan and waved it lightly: “Still, Brother Fei should do it, I’ll just observe from the side…”
Fei Ling: “I’ve sparred with Brother Su before, your Luohuo Palm is continuous, giving one a feeling of being enveloped and trapped. It should be easy for you to handle this ignorant kid!”
Su Yunzhe frowned, “Brother Fei’s Kui Star Seal is also admirable, a kick launches and locks the surroundings, making it hard for one to dodge. I think it’s more suitable for you to teach him a lesson…”
“Alright, you two go ahead together!”
Seeing the two arguing endlessly, Yan Sansan in the crowd slightly frowned, waved his hand, “I’m in a hurry!”