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Chapter 923 - 895: Winning the Championship

Chapter 923: Chapter 895: Winning the Championship

Li Chen’s strength was extraordinary.

Anyone who had witnessed Li Chen in battle knew this.

But nobody had ever imagined that Li Chen could be this powerful.

After all, he was facing two Mysterious Level Advanced Stage experts!

These were individuals at the same rank as him! Yet, how could the fight end so quickly?

It wasn’t until Li Chen yelled irritably that everyone suddenly realized—the battle was truly over.

As though he had effortlessly resolved it.

Many looked at Li Chen with a newfound reverence in their eyes.

This was a world where the strong preyed on the weak, especially among Martial Artists. The law of the jungle was vividly reflected here.

They understood very well how they should conduct themselves before a powerful figure.

For instance, now, many gazes upon Li Chen had completely changed.

"Umm... Number Thirty-Five wins!"

The referee, himself a Mysterious Level Advanced Stage expert, quickly announced Li Chen’s victory without putting on airs, especially after watching Li Chen easily defeat two allied Mysterious Level Advanced Stage experts.

Stepping down from the arena slowly, the surroundings remained devoid of cheers or cries.

What filled the space was only a quiet gaze.

These were Martial Artists, not clowns. They knew that those meaningless exclamations were nothing more than futile shouts.

To Martial Artists, such displays were unnecessary.

"Brother Chen..."

Ji Changfeng approached Li Chen, and even his gaze was unconsciously tinged with reverence as he looked at Li Chen.

This battle had finally revealed to him how powerful Li Chen truly was.

Such formidable strength was exactly the goal he aspired to!

Ji Changfeng suddenly realized that he had indeed been too lazy.

If he had worked harder, he might not be in such a state today, entirely unable to be of help.

Perhaps, he could have claimed some of this honor for himself.

Martial Artists are far more straightforward than regular people.

Since Li Chen had already emerged victorious, the prize—the Barrier-Breaking Pills—was handed over to Li Chen in front of the crowd.

It was a small Jade Vase, which Li Chen lightly shook, revealing roughly four or five pills inside.

"Unexpectedly, the quantity is quite generous." Li Chen remarked with a faint grin, speaking softly.

"Let’s go. We’ll rest first, then leave this place tomorrow," Li Chen turned his head to look at Ji Changfeng and said.

"Alright." Hearing Li Chen’s words, Ji Changfeng nodded vigorously.

After witnessing Li Chen’s strength, he now truly regarded Li Chen as an idol-like figure.

Li Chen didn’t appear to be much older than him, but why was his strength so imposing?

Ji Changfeng was a pragmatic person and didn’t attribute such things to talent or luck.

Because he was proof himself—no matter how great the talent, without effort, one would ultimately remain a failure.

For Li Chen to have achieved his current level of strength, Ji Changfeng didn’t dare to imagine what kind of past Li Chen had endured or the harsh training he must have undergone to reach this level at his age.

"Not bad."

Sitting inside the room, Li Chen poured out all the pills from the Jade Vase and counted them—a total of six.

Six Barrier-Breaking Pills—this was undoubtedly a considerable fortune.

Considering how rare these pills were, their value must undoubtedly be immense. For the marketplace to offer six pills at once, it was indeed a lavish gesture.

"Brother Chen, I only need one. The rest should all go to you," Ji Changfeng said, shaking his head as Li Chen handed him the Jade Vase.

"One? You’re sure that’ll be enough?" Li Chen asked sharply. "From what I’ve heard, even with these Barrier-Breaking Pills, success is not guaranteed."

However, upon hearing Li Chen’s words, Ji Changfeng became even firmer in his refusal, shaking his head resolutely: "Actually, my talent has been good since childhood. My great-grandfather told me personally—if I still need Barrier-Breaking Pills to advance, it’s already a disgrace. If one pill can’t help me break through, then what meaning is left in my cultivation?"

Li Chen heard this and showed a contemplative expression, then smiled and patted Ji Changfeng’s shoulder: "Good. That’s the spirit! But you’re right—cultivation has no shortcuts. To gain great power, one must pay an effort that matches it."

"Thank you, Brother Chen!" Ji Changfeng said, his face full of gratitude as he nodded.

"Alright, let’s leave it at that for now. We’ll deal with breakthroughs later. Tomorrow, we leave this place early. I feel that since I acquired the Barrier-Breaking Pills, some people here have started looking at me strangely." Li Chen’s lips curled into a cold smile.

"Seems like something might happen tomorrow?"

"Brother Chen, do you mean...?"

"It’s fine. Go back to your room and prepare. If anyone dares to try something, they’d better check their strength first!"

Ji Changfeng didn’t say much after hearing this. Taking the Barrier-Breaking Pills, he turned and left the room.

Watching Ji Changfeng leave, Li Chen narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze falling on the view outside the window.

...

"He really won? And a one-against-two victory?"

"Yes, Market Master. This man’s strength is indeed remarkable. He can’t be judged by regular Mysterious Level Advanced Stage standards." Liang Qi said firmly as he stared at the Market Master before him.

"If you were to fight him, how much confidence do you have?" The Market Master asked, a faint smirk playing on his lips as he looked at the man before him. Others might not know, but he was well aware of the power his trusted subordinate possessed.

Liang Qi paused briefly in thought before nodding: "Seventy percent."

"Judging by his performance today, I’d say I have seventy percent certainty."

"Seventy percent, huh?" The Market Master nodded. "That’ll suffice."

"You said they plan to leave the marketplace tomorrow?"

"Yes, Market Master."

"Stop them," the Market Master said with a soft chuckle. "I’ve already informed Yu Manfang, that old fox. He’s offering a price even I can’t resist. Such a lucrative deal can’t be missed."

"Hehehehe..."

A chilling laugh echoed in the night air.

"Luu Chen."

"I’m here!"

A voice sounded from outside the door once again.

"Tomorrow, you’ll join Liang Qi and accompany him. He’ll act openly, while you’ll operate in secrecy. With the two of you working together, it should be foolproof, no?" The Market Master said with a sly smile.

"I will not disgrace the mission!"