Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest-Chapter 558 - : The Fifth Layer of the Purple Mansion

Chapter 558: Chapter 558: The Fifth Layer of the Purple Mansion

“So, it’s Senior Sister Mo who graces us with her presence.”

Under everyone’s gaze, Wang Chen rose from his seat unhurriedly: “May I ask the purpose of your visit?”

Mo Zhenzhen, the personal disciple of Mysterious Origin True Person.

She also had another identity, that of being the partner of Zhao Wuji, the former owner of Tingtao Villa!

Wang Chen had never met Mo Zhenzhen, and though the two had never encountered each other, he had received a warning from his senior brother a few days ago—how could he not guess the identity of the formidable female cultivator before him?

“You recognize me?”

Surprise flickered through Mo Zhenzhen’s eyes, followed immediately by a sneer: “Since you know who I am, you should understand my purpose for coming here!”

Wang Chen shook his head: “I don’t know.”

Pfft!

Someone at the side could not help but snicker quietly.

It was probably out of annoyance at Mo Zhenzhen’s arrogance, or perhaps because they had a low threshold for humor.

However, as Mo Zhenzhen’s gaze swept over, that person immediately fell silent, as if chastened by winter’s chill.

“Then I shall be direct.”

Mo Zhenzhen turned her gaze back to Wang Chen, her eyes as cold as frost-painted ebony: “Tingtao Villa is not a place for you to stay. If you move out today, I will not hold it against you.”

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“Senior Sister should watch her words.”

Wang Chen spoke calmly: “Tingtao Villa is the property of the Long River Vein, and Senior Sister, as a disciple of Mysterious Origin, is overextending her authority.”

“If one day Senior Sister becomes the Western Sea Sect Leader, then such words might be more appropriate!”

The people present all silently applauded his response, yet restrained by Mo Zhenzhen’s formidable presence, they did not express it openly.

Without a doubt, they were on Wang Chen’s side.

Mo Zhenzhen’s face darkened: “Wang Chen, are you determined to oppose me?”

Wang Chen remained composed: “It is you, Senior Sister, who intends to oppose me.”

“Good, good, good!”

Mo Zhenzhen repeated ‘good’ thrice and, turning her head, left with a sweep of her sleeve.

It turned out to be an anticlimactic departure.

Actually, this was normal, for although Wanling City was part of the West Sea Sect’s Outer Sect, it strictly forbade disciples from fighting with magic within the city limits, and fratricide among sect members was even more strictly prohibited.

Even as a Golden Core disciple, Mo Zhenzhen dared not break this sect rule.

Otherwise, even the Mysterious Origin True Person might not be able to protect her completely.

But everyone was clear that this high-tier Purple Mansion disciple would not just let the matter rest, and trouble for Wang Chen was still looming ahead!

The atmosphere in the private room could not be restored to its original state.

Wang Chen drained the cup of wine on the table in one gulp, smiling: “Fellow junior brothers and sisters, the mood for drinks has faded today. We should gather again some other day.”

Everyone naturally had no objections.

As soon as they had left the Carefree Pavilion, Zuo Xiaomo pulled Wang Chen aside, wearing a very conflicted expression: “Senior Brother Wang, how did you manage to offend that demoness?”

He didn’t know Mo Zhenzhen either, and had Lv Lingshan not stopped him earlier, he would’ve likely confronted this True Disciple immediately.

But Zuo Xiaomo had heard some rumors about Mo Zhenzhen and thus felt deeply worried for Wang Chen.

Wang Chen smiled: “You also know she is a demoness, so what’s there to say? Don’t worry, I practice on Long River Island. No matter what she’s capable of, she can’t do anything to me.”

Zuo Xiaomo thought about it and agreed.

To the present Wang Chen was no longer the unknown newcomer disciple he once was. Having returned from the Yin Nether Realm ahead of time and becoming a disciple of Long River True Person, his status had significantly changed.

If Mo Zhenzhen wanted to torment Wang Chen, she would have to be able to reach him!

He immediately felt relieved: “That’s good to hear.”

Patting Zuo Xiaomo on the shoulder, Wang Chen asked, “When can we enjoy your and Lv Lingshan’s wedding banquet?”

Zuo Xiaomo rubbed his hands and, with an embarrassed look, replied: “Soon, soon.”

Wang Chen laughed heartily.

After saying goodbye to Zuo Xiaomo, he flew away from Wanling City, controlling his sword back to Long River Island.

However, just as Wang Chen had flown a hundred miles out, suddenly the stars in his vision reversed and the ground seemed to flip over. An invisible force, like a massive net, seemed to sweep toward him in an instant!

Wang Chen, though startled, was not thrown into disarray. With a long howl, a burst of silver light sprayed out from within him.

In the next moment, a bright sword light pierced through the sky.

At the same time, Wang Chen’s figure plummeted sharply, narrowly avoiding the invisible oppressive force that was bearing down on him.

His instinct told him, getting tangled up in this force was definitely not a good thing!

“Hmph!”

Wang Chen’s ears caught a cold snort, and the view before him returned to normal.

The skies over the West Sea were graced by a clear moon and gentle breezes, a picture of tranquility and good fortune, as if the recent mishap had been nothing but his own misperception.

The assailant had already vanished without a trace.

Wang Chen shook his head.

He hadn’t expected Mo Zhenzhen to be so bold and reckless as to set an ambush for him on his way home, probably utilizing some powerful spiritual artifact to trap him or teleport him away.

Once in her grasp, to crush or twist him would have been effortless.

Yet, Mo Zhenzhen had clearly underestimated Wang Chen’s combat strength and thus had not succeeded.

However, she truly was decisive. Having missed her first strike, she fled a thousand miles, giving Wang Chen no chance for retaliation.

Nor did Wang Chen have any evidence to pin the attack on her.

Forget it.

He opened his mouth and retracted the Sword Pill he’d expelled earlier back into his body, then once again took control of the Glowing Light Sword and sped toward Long River Island.

Upon returning to Tingtao Villa, Wang Chen began his retreat.

He devoted himself fully to breaking through to the fifth tier of the Purple Mansion.

To tell the truth, he wasn’t afraid of clashing with Mo Zhenzhen, but her cultivation realm was indeed significantly higher.

If it came to a life-and-death struggle, Wang Chen wasn’t sure he could emerge victorious.

This True Disciple of Mysterious Origin True Person was no doubt a top-notch talent, already a high-tier Purple Mansion cultivator at a young age, and very likely to form her Golden Core in the future, thus earning the deep affection of her seniors.

Otherwise, she wouldn’t have developed such a domineering and unruly temperament.

Therefore, it was a sure thing that Mo Zhenzhen had several trump cards in her hand, owning two or three magical treasures was quite ordinary for someone like her.

This woman must not be underestimated!

But the stronger the opponent, the more Wang Chen’s fighting spirit surged.

The path of cultivation is long, and only he who laughs last is the victor. Strength and weakness are determined solely by one’s own power!

Time quietly passed, and before long, a month had elapsed.

On this day, Wang Chen was sitting in the cultivation chamber of Tingtao Villa when the spiritual energy of the nature around him suddenly began to gather swiftly, being continuously absorbed into his body.

The robe worn by Wang Chen fluttered without wind, a profound aura emanating from his body, and a vague trace of purple light shimmered at the center of his forehead.

[Innate Five Elements Skill · Experience +1]

[Innate Five Elements Skill (Tier 5): 0/500]

He had made the breakthrough!

Wang Chen’s eyes flashed open suddenly, a five-colored brilliance flitting across the depths of his eyes before returning to normal.

He smiled faintly.

For this advancement, Wang Chen hadn’t used any Heavenly Merit to break through.

With his current Root Bone and Comprehension, succeeding in one try from the fourth tier to the fifth was quite the feat.

Speaking of which, Mo Zhenzhen, his fellow Sect Sister, deserved some credit; without her provocation, Wang Chen might not have made a breakthrough in one single effort.

But he expected that when he reached the task of advancing from the sixth tier to the seventh, he would encounter a bottleneck.

If only he could further increase his Root Bone and Comprehension without the excessive need for Heavenly Merit points, then…

Wang Chen shook his head, clearing the distracting thoughts from his mind.

He began to consolidate his realm.

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