Chapter 108 - 85: Dragon Transformation Sword Intent, Number One Person in Luocheng’s History

Chapter 108: Chapter 85: Dragon Transformation Sword Intent, Number One Person in Luocheng’s History

After all, if it weren’t for the fact that he could gain Experience Points by slaying Evil Objects in this exam, he wouldn’t have chosen to take the initiative to attack the Evil Objects’ lair given his current situation. The reason was exactly as Shen Feiyang had stated: the cost-to-benefit ratio was too low, and it was simply unnecessary.

However, with the added condition of gaining Experience Points and other rewards from killing Evil Objects, the allure of their main base was too great for Lu Chen. After all, just a single ordinary Foundation Establishment Stage Evil Object could provide him with a massive amount of experience and Soul Crystal Fragments.

Lu Chen couldn’t even imagine what kind of astonishing rewards the Gold-devouring Ant-man, a member of the Nine Nether Royal Family, would yield. Perhaps, in addition to Experience Points and Soul Crystal Fragments, he could also obtain special Gold Attribute Divine Techniques or Techniques from it. This was the fundamental reason why he was so determined to attack the Evil Objects’ lair.

For Mu Xiaoye and Shen Feiyang, attacking the Evil Objects’ lair would merely boost their already high scores. Aside from looking impressive on paper, it had little practical use. But for Lu Chen, it meant acquiring tangible benefits.

But could he tell Shen Feiyang all this? Naturally, he couldn’t. Therefore, he had to figure out another way to convince him.

After all, without Shen Feiyang’s help, relying solely on himself and Mu Xiaoye would never be enough to kill the Gold-devouring Ant-man, who was protected by a horde of ordinary Evil Objects and multiple Foundation Establishment Stage Evil Objects. Someone had to help lure those minions away to relieve the external pressure when he fought the Gold-devouring Ant-man.

Just as Lu Chen was pondering how to persuade Shen Feiyang, the latter sighed and suddenly changed his tune. "Forget it, forget it. Let’s just do as you suggested."

Hearing this, both Lu Chen and Mu Xiaoye froze, seemingly confused as to why he had abruptly changed his mind.

Perhaps guessing their thoughts, Shen Feiyang said listlessly, "Although Lu Tongxue’s plan doesn’t do me much good, it doesn’t do me much harm either.

"Since you’re so insistent on attacking the Evil Objects’ lair, Lu Tongxue, you must have your own considerations.

"Even though I don’t know what you’re thinking, doing you a favor... isn’t a loss for me."

With that said, Shen Feiyang waved his hand as he stood up and walked toward the exit of the presidential suite. "Lu Tongxue, remember that you owe me a favor. I’ll find an opportunity for you to repay it later."

After he finished speaking, Shen Feiyang headed straight to a specific location in the West City District, exactly as Lu Chen had requested.

He needed to intentionally expose himself there and attract the attention of as many Evil Objects as possible, drawing two Foundation Establishment Stage Evil Objects out of the lair to lessen the pressure on Lu Chen once he infiltrated the base.

Seeing Shen Feiyang set off, Mu Xiaoye knew it was time for her to act as well. She purposefully puffed out her chest and stood up gracefully, showing off her feminine charm as much as possible.

Unfortunately, Lu Chen’s mind was completely elsewhere. Or rather, he had noticed, but because he was too familiar with Mu Xiaoye, he had somewhat overlooked the fact that she had quietly grown up.

Looking at Lu Chen, who was still sitting by the floor-to-ceiling window, Mu Xiaoye spoke in a gentle tone, "Then I should get going too, Lu. Don’t worry, I will do my best to complete your arrangements. Just rest assured."

Lu Chen nodded, then looked earnestly at Mu Xiaoye and said, "Thank you."

Hearing this, Mu Xiaoye’s eyes curved into crescent moons. The two little fangs peeking from the corners of her mouth stripped away the domineering and wild aura she usually displayed in front of outsiders, replacing it with an indescribable playfulness and cuteness.

Then, as if a thought had struck her, she deliberately leaned her head closer to Lu Chen and whispered, "You owe me a favor too, you know?"

They were so close that their noses almost touched. Before Lu Chen could react, Mu Xiaoye hastily turned and ran out.

He didn’t know if it was just his imagination, but he noticed that the tips of Mu Xiaoye’s ears... seemed flushed. Watching her retreating back, Lu Chen wondered uncertainly, "Was she doing that on purpose just now, or was it an accident? Come to think of it, this girl has grown up without me even realizing it..."

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Outside the suite, six candidates watched Mu Xiaoye emerge and hurriedly followed her. These people were none other than the eight candidates Mu Xiaoye had encountered when she slew a Foundation Establishment Stage Evil Object. Even though she had told them not to follow her, for some reason, they trailed her anyway. Over time, Mu Xiaoye eventually took them in as her lackeys. After these few days, despite Mu Xiaoye’s protection, the original eight had dwindled to just six.

"Boss, have the three of you finished talking?" one of them asked.

Mu Xiaoye nodded. She then clenched her fists in front of her chest and cracked her knuckles hard, producing a crisp CRACK.

"Let’s go, and raise some hell with me!"

"Yes!"

***

Listening to the fading footsteps outside the door, Lu Chen sat for a moment before standing up as well. He stood in front of the presidential suite’s floor-to-ceiling window, gazing into the distance at a massive black tree. That was the first foothold the Evil Objects had established after descending upon Jade Mountain City. It was also their main base.

"Defeating a Foundation Establishment Fifth Level Royal Family Evil Object..." Thinking about what he was about to do, Lu Chen’s eyes gradually deepened.

Ten days ago, without using the Outer Path One Sword, he would have had basically no chance of defeating a Foundation Establishment Fifth Level Royal Family Evil Object. But times had changed. Now... he had what it took to battle that Royal Family Evil Object head-on.

Actually, Shen Feiyang had misunderstood one thing he said earlier. When Lu Chen claimed to have a fifty percent certainty of defeating that Royal Family Evil Object, he meant it under the assumption that Mu Xiaoye and Shen Feiyang failed to lure enough Evil Objects away from it. If everything went smoothly, his certainty was actually at least ninety percent. This wasn’t arrogance on Lu Chen’s part, but absolute confidence stemming from his own Power.

"To comprehend Sword Intent while still in the Qi Cultivation Stage... I’m probably the fastest person to grasp Sword Intent in the history of Luocheng, right?"

[Dragon Transformation Sword Intent: Entering the Dao (Cannot be upgraded)]

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PS: Fifth day of writing 10,000 words completed...

A transition Chapter to set things up.

The mock exam is basically the last relatively stable development phase in the reality segment. The plot will become much more intense after this...

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