Chapter 1613 - 1614: You Need a Beating Too
Boom!
Upon hearing the old man's words, everyone felt a tremor in their hearts.
The Immortal Elixir is a precious item. After consuming the Immortal Elixir, one can eliminate the interference of inner demons during the advancement to Immortal King, and avoid any backlash, virtually guaranteeing a hundred percent advancement to the Immortal King realm.
Many people dream of possessing this Immortal Elixir, but many can only smile bitterly.
The qualification for first place is basically predetermined and certainly belongs to Wang Hui. Therefore, although the item is good, one can only look at it.
Immortal Elixir!
Upon hearing this reward, Lin Chen's lips curved into a faint smile.
This item is exactly what I need.
"Alright, today's competition is the preliminaries, and contestants are free to take the stage. However, everyone should act according to their ability. If you ascend this martial arena during the competition, even if killed, the opponent will not face any punishment," the old man said solemnly.
Amidst applause, the competition finally began.
Soon, people ascended the dozen martial arenas.
Near Lin Chen's seat, a group of young men in blue clothing directly took the stage.
Everyone knows that those who ascend the stage first will surely face challenges from the crowd, being at a disadvantage. Therefore, those daring to take the stage first are often strong individuals confident in their abilities.
Among those who took the stage in the Lan family was Lan Ling, accompanied by two helpers hired by the Lan family, Xiao Yong and Wu Feng.
The Lan family is guarding the arena, and it seems no one dares to take the stage.
Many secretly shook their heads.
"Brother, you must avenge me, kill that bastard Lin Chen," Lan Dian said coldly, glaring at Lin Chen with venom.
Yesterday, he was injured by Lin Chen, and his body has not yet recovered.
He should be recuperating, but to witness his brother personally defeat Lin Chen, he came despite the injury to cheer for his brother.
Looking at Lan Ling, Xu Guang's face slightly changed: "This guy's strength has increased since last we met."
"How strong is he?" Xu Wei asked curiously.
Xu Guang sighed: "With his strength, he even has a fighting chance against Wang Hui."
"What?" Upon hearing Xu Guang's words, Xu Wei's face immediately changed.
No need to ask, Lan Ling will definitely target Lin Chen this time, making Lin Chen very dangerous.
"Don't worry, he won't personally take action in these preliminaries. He'll definitely let the Lan family's helpers fight. He's saving his strength to challenge Wang Hui," Xu Guang said solemnly.
"I see." Xu Wei exhaled heavily.
"Uncle Xu Guang, if Lin Chen encounters an accident on stage, you must protect him," Xu Wei suddenly said.
"Rest assured, I will do my best," Xu Guang nodded.
Though the two of them spoke in low voices, Lin Chen heard everything.
Lin Chen's lips curved into a faint smile; this girl seems sharp-tongued but has a soft heart.
At this moment, Lan Dian walked over to Xu family's position and ironically looked at Xu Wei: "Little Wei, if you'd like to be my girlfriend, I can talk to my brother about sparing that kid's life. Otherwise, you'll just have to prepare to collect his corpse."
"Humph, Brother Lin Chen won't lose," Xu Wei glared coldly at Lan Dian and said coldly.
"Haha, won't lose? Alright, I'll see how he looks beaten like a dying dog," Lan Dian snorted coldly.
Just then, Lin Chen, who was meditating with closed eyes, suddenly opened them and frowned at Lan Dian.
"Seems I went too easy on you yesterday, why is your skin itching again today?" Lin Chen said coldly.
Faced with Lin Chen's icy gaze, Lan Dian trembled internally, pointed his finger at Lin Chen: "You just wait."
He then hurriedly left the Xu family's seating area.
Lan Dian is well aware of Lin Chen's prowess; this guy is practically a demon.
"By the way, tell your brother one thing: I advise him not to mess with me. Otherwise, he'll find himself in an even worse situation than you," Lin Chen said calmly.
"Alright, alright, quite bold of you. I'll deliver your message," Lan Dian said venomously, looking at Lin Chen, snorted coldly, and walked toward the Lan family area.
Upon seeing his brother, Lan Dian feigned a pitiful look: "Brother, that guy just said it's best not to cross paths with him on the martial arena, otherwise he'll beat you to the ground begging for mercy."
"What?" Upon hearing Lan Dian's words, Lan Ling's gaze turned icy.
"He even insulted our Lan family by saying we're not qualified to lay hands on him," Lan Dian, seeing his brother angry, excitedly added fuel to the fire.
Lan Ling didn't get angry but laughed: "Good, good, I really want to see what abilities this Lin Chen possesses to dare make me Lan Ling beg for mercy."
Seeing the murderous intent in Lan Ling's eyes, Lan Dian felt satisfied.
He seems to have already envisioned Lin Chen's bloodied figure lying on the ground, crying in pain.
Punk, you're doomed, daring to provoke me; I'll ensure you die a miserable death.
Just imagining Lin Chen covered in blood, lying on the arena, made Lan Dian's excited face somewhat hideous.
Just then, Lan Ling's hand suddenly pointed in Xu family's direction: "Lin Chen, if you have the guts, come to my arena."
Hearing Lan Ling directly call someone to the stage, the entire venue was stunned.
What's this, who is Lin Chen, seems like an unknown person, and Lan Ling appears to have a grudge against him.
Being directly named by Lan Ling, the Xu family's faces became unsightly.
However, Lin Chen didn't care at all, stood up, and walked toward the arena.
Ordinary martial artists usually jump directly onto the stage.
But Lin Chen ascended step by step via the stairs.
"Wow, this guy actually took the stairs, definitely a rookie."
"Haha, probably scared stiff by Lan Ling."
Laughter erupted from the audience.
Lan Ling leads the younger generation in Immortal Lead City, even ranking in the top ten among the younger generation in East Spirit Domain.
Who is Lin Chen, never heard of this unknown individual.
Especially with Lin Chen's aura merely at the initial stage of the Immortal Sovereign realm, while not weak, it seemed ant-like before Lan Ling.
Lin Chen stepped onto the arena, looking calmly at Lan Ling.
But Lan Ling's gaze subtly tightened at this moment.
Because just then, as Lin Chen ascended the stage, he purposely pressured his aura onto Lin Chen.
If it were an ordinary initial-stage Immortal Sovereign martial artist, they might indeed find it hard to move.
Yet Lin Chen showed no signs of being affected.
"You are Lin Chen?" Lan Ling eyed Lin Chen with interest.
Lin Chen looked at Lan Ling, a young man of twenty-three or twenty-four, but his face showed an unusual maturity for his age, clearly indicating deep cunning.
Lin Chen replied indifferently: "Yes, that's me."
"You should know Lan Dian is my brother, yet you gravely injured him; are you courting death?"
Lan Ling's tone carried a sinister and murderous edge.
"He deserved it. I've warned your brother, but it seems you're as deserving as him," Lin Chen replied calmly.