Chapter 777

Chapter 777: Not Wanting to Be Low-Key

At Hongyi Martial Arts School, in the front hall, the leader, Shao Hongcheng, sat in a chair, his face looking extremely grim, as if he had just lost his parents.

He asked in a deep voice, “Is there really no news about Wang Chen?”

The two people who had just entered exchanged glances and shook their heads simultaneously, looking helpless.

Shao Hongcheng sighed, “Well, it’s fine.”

These simple words from his mouth carried an exceedingly heavy meaning.

In just two days, the annual martial arts competition in Chibi City would take place, and Hongyi Martial Arts School had to send people to compete.

The problem was that the school was currently in a dilemma; the new generation lacked any standout talents, and several martial masters had already reached an age where their Qi and blood were declining. They wouldn’t have much chance of winning even if they competed in the ring.

Shao Hongcheng didn’t want to see them face any mishaps.

In the ring, punches and kicks had no eyes, and competition was devoid of affection. Injuries were the most normal occurrence.

Previously, Shao Hongcheng had pinned all his hopes on Wang Chen, and Wang Chen’s miraculous breakthrough to the innate stage had made him feel confident that victory was assured this time.

He never expected that Wang Chen would venture alone to North Mountain to train in order to enhance his strength!

Now, there had been no word from him.

Shao Hongcheng deeply regretted it. If he had known this would happen, he would have done everything to keep Wang Chen in Chibi City.

With a cultivation level at the innate stage, Wang Chen could have helped Hongyi Martial Arts School secure a critical victory, preventing the school from facing elimination and losing its place in Chibi City.

Thinking back, he realized that greed truly had no merit!

Feeling both regret and anxiety, this leader sighed repeatedly, his mood heavy, even feeling lost as he clenched his fists.

Suddenly, the surroundings fell eerily silent, the atmosphere felt so strange that even the emotionally unsettled Shao Hongcheng sensed something was off.

“Leader.”

Shao Hongcheng suddenly looked up and spotted Wang Chen appearing at the entrance of the front hall!

He was stunned, hardly believing his eyes.

Wang Chen’s appearance was quite terrible; he was wrapped in a piece of beast skin and carried a large bundle made of the same material, looking like a barbarian who had just run out of the wilderness.

But Shao Hongcheng didn’t care about his appearance; his mood instantly soared from the depths to the heights, and he couldn’t help but laugh loudly, “Good! Good! Wang Chen, you’re finally back!”

Heaven help him, during the time Wang Chen was away, Shao Hongcheng had truly been unable to eat or sleep, anxiously worrying day and night.

Now that he saw Wang Chen again, it was as if he had reunited with a long-lost family member.

Even closer than his own family!

This leader almost lunged forward to hug Wang Chen tightly and never let go.

Shao Hongcheng was so emotionally charged that Wang Chen’s hair stood on end, and he quickly said, “Leader, I’m sorry for worrying you these days. Don’t worry, I will definitely participate in the martial arts competition.”

Not only would he participate, but he also aimed to win the championship for Hongyi Martial Arts School to repay the favor he owed.

“You all go out first.”

Shao Hongcheng managed to calm down. He shooed the people in the martial arts school away and personally poured a cup of hot tea for Wang Chen.

As soon as Wang Chen set down his bundle and took a seat, Shao Hongcheng lowered his voice and asked, “Junior Brother, how are you now?”

Wang Chen understood what the other meant to ask but didn’t answer directly. Instead, he flicked his finger forward.

In an instant, a burst of finger wind shot out, precisely piercing the teacup placed on the table, with steaming tea flowing out continuously from the hole.

True energy release!

Shao Hongcheng’s eyes widened suddenly, and he took a sharp breath, his hands trembling slightly; he almost lost his composure on the spot.

Innate!

Only innate strong fighters could release true energy, accomplishing feats like plucking leaves and flying flowers with a flick of a finger.

This sixteen-year-old boy before him was already qualified to be a top figure in the city!

Shao Hongcheng’s emotions were beyond description, shock reaching an extreme.

He had already regarded Wang Chen’s martial arts talent highly, but Wang Chen always managed to overturn his expectations, creating incredible miracles.

At that moment, Shao Hongcheng completely forgot about the martial arts competition.

It didn’t matter anymore.

After all, there was only one innate strong fighter in all of Chibi City. If Wang Chen stepped into the ring, it would be like a dimensional strike; there could be no opponents, as victory could be easily secured with just a finger.

What Shao Hongcheng needed to consider now was the impact of having an innate strong fighter in Hongyi Martial Arts School!

As the saying goes, one mountain cannot accommodate two tigers. With an innate martial artist suddenly appearing in Chibi City, the reactions of the city lord, Zhao Zhenxuan, who was also an innate strong fighter, were uncertain.

Zhao Zhenxuan had controlled Chibi City for ten years, with a cultivation level that was unfathomable, one that Wang Chen, as a newly emerged innate fighter, could not contend with.

If this city lord deemed Wang Chen’s presence a threat to himself, then Hongyi Martial Arts School would face serious trouble.

The more Shao Hongcheng thought about it, the more anxious he became, and the excitement he had felt earlier vanished completely.

He couldn’t help but say, “Junior Brother, you mustn’t reveal your innate cultivation level. Being at the acquired level is already enough.”

Wang Chen felt a bit puzzled but quickly understood, “Senior Brother, are you worried about Zhao Zhenxuan?"

“Exactly.”

Shao Hongcheng said with deep concern, “You just broke through to the innate level; it’s better to be low-key.”

Hongyi Martial Arts School could be discarded, but the young genius Wang Chen must not come to harm. Shao Hongcheng had placed all his hopes of reviving Wujimen on him.

If worse comes to worst, they might have to pack up and leave.

“Junior Brother, I’ve made up my mind.”

Shao Hongcheng said firmly, “We won’t participate in the martial arts competition!”

What could possibly compare to Wang Chen’s importance?

The martial arts competition was nothing!

“Senior Brother,” Wang Chen shook his head, “I will definitely participate in this martial arts competition, and I won’t hide my cultivation level.”

What kind of joke was that? If he didn’t participate in the competition, how could he repay Shao Hongcheng’s kindness and gain fame? How would he increase his chances of finding Hu Jiao Jiao?

Wang Chen didn’t want to stay in this world for too long, fearing that there might be changes in the Haotian Realm.

Moreover, he was also worried about Hu Jiao Jiao’s safety.

“Don’t worry, Senior Brother.”

Wang Chen said in a deep voice, “There’s no need to fear Zhao Zhenxuan. If he has any thoughts, I will naturally teach him the way of being human.”

Teach Zhao Zhenxuan the way of being human!

Shao Hongcheng was speechless.

Wang Chen’s words were not just arrogant; they were incredibly bold.

If others heard this, it would likely spark a tremendous uproar, tearing Hongyi Martial Arts School apart.

However, the strong confidence radiating from Wang Chen left Shao Hongcheng without any arguments to oppose.

He even felt there might be such a possibility.

This trust stemmed from Wang Chen’s rapid advancement in cultivation level and the miracles he had repeatedly achieved.

This young man was beyond common sense!

Shao Hongcheng gritted his teeth, “Alright, then let’s proceed as you wish, Junior Brother.”

He had decided to go all in!

In life, how many opportunities to fight could one have? This time, Shao Hongcheng resolved to accompany Wang Chen to the end.