Eternal Life from Taking Care of Master's Wife-Chapter 65 - 63: True Inheritor Ceremony, Annihilation with a Single Arrow
"Get lost!"
Li Changfeng lifted his foot, and Zhou Chen darted away.
"Birds of a feather!"
Li Changhen remarked indifferently.
"Looking for trouble!"
Li Changfeng picked up the bow and arrow, poised to strike, and Li Changhen ran off even faster than Zhou Chen.
Time flew by
In the blink of an eye, half a month passed.
Zhou Chen’s reputation spread throughout Cyan Cloud City and radiated outwards from its center.
Unfortunately, this reputation was merely for his indulgence.
Nowadays, Zhou Chen has become the top figure at the Celestial Immortal Tower, spending perhaps eight out of ten days there in the past half month.
Now throughout Cyan Cloud, who doesn’t know Zhou Chen’s name?
Many Cyan Cloud disciples, jealous at heart, were hoping that Zhou Chen would be exhausted and make a fool of himself at the True Inheritor Ceremony.
Sect Leader Qing Yuyao heard this and was displeased.
It’s fine if you visit a brothel or have fun with women; she’s lazy to get involved. But to indulge in it daily, neglecting your duties, how can this be tolerated?
However, she was not in a position to say anything for now.
If Zhou Chen doesn’t work hard, he’ll face the consequences in a year!
Today.
Marks Zhou Chen’s promotion to True Inheritor.
Numerous powers from Yunmeng and Cyan Cloud converged on Cyan Cloud.
"Brother Chen, you look truly impressive today!"
Qin Hongyu excitedly helped Zhou Chen change into the true disciple attire, admiration and worship evident in her eyes.
"Senior Brother Zhou, the time is near, it’s time to depart!"
A disciple came to inform.
"Coming!"
Zhou Chen left with Qin Hongyu, following the guiding disciple to the Martial Arts Platform on Cyan Cloud Peak.
At the topmost area of the Martial Arts Platform were nine thrones, with the central one being the highest, representing the Cyan Cloud Sect Leader.
Sect Leader Qing Yuyao, dressed in cyan, sat there elegantly.
Upon seeing her clearly, Zhou Chen held his breath, feeling immensely shaken even though he’d seen her portraits before.
Such a peerless beauty of astonishing grace.
Like a fairy from the heavens, dignified, holy, graceful, noble, beyond the world, untouched by earthly smoke.
A face of stunning beauty, with skin whiter and smoother than jade, vaguely emitting a faint gemstone-like glow.
Her pitch-black eyes seemed like invaluable black gems, or like a deepening, boundless starry sky, making one unable to resist being captivated, wishing to forever bury themselves in that starry sky.
Buzz!
Upon meeting those eyes, Zhou Chen shivered all over and dared not look again.
To Qing Yuyao’s sides were four seats each, occupied by the peak masters of the other eight peaks, with Li Changfeng among them.
Behind them stood respective True Inheritors from each peak.
Below on the guest seats, were gathered strong individuals from various sects and families including the Salt Gang and Fishermen Gang.
Qin Hongyu remained on the outskirts as Zhou Chen stepped forward.
As Zhou Chen appeared, all gazes aligned on him, filled with curiosity, indifference, disdain, and resentment...
Zhou Chen strode forward steadily, arriving at the front of the platform, greeting with fists clasped:
"Disciple Zhou Chen, greets the Sect Leader and Peak Masters."
"No need for formalities!"
Qing Yuyao’s cool voice seemed to echo from the heavens, though soft, resonated clearly in everyone’s ears.
"Today, Divine Arrow Peak disciple Zhou Chen, with outstanding talent and character, is eligible to become a Cyan Cloud True Inheritor."
"He shall receive a Tier Four Divine Weapon, a Jiaolong Horse, a residence in Cyan Cloud City, five shops, one thousand taels of gold..."
"He may freely access the first eight floors of the Library, can recruit ten Registered Disciples with the same treatment as Outer Disciples, can recruit two Direct Disciples with the same treatment as Inner Sect Disciples..."
As Qing Yuyao spoke, countless people around drooled in envy.
Identity, status, divine weapon, wealth...
Everything one could wish for.
If only they could become a Cyan Cloud Sect True Inheritor.
Alas, it’s impossible.
"Thank you, Sect Leader!"
Zhou Chen bowed, feeling emotional.
Overnight riches, indeed.
As the promotion ceremony concluded, it was time for the visiting powers to showcase themselves.
They would send their Body Refining Seventh Layer talents to challenge Zhou Chen, to make an appearance before the crowd and also serve as a backdrop for the newly promoted Zhou Chen.
"I’ve long heard of True Inheritor Zhou’s remarkable archery and extraordinary talent. I’m Hong Xifan of White Cloud Sect, requesting guidance from True Inheritor Zhou."
A youth jumped onto the platform holding a longsword, greeting with fist cupped.
"Guidance is too much, please!"
Zhou Chen, unsurprised, nodded to accept the challenge.
A prepared Cyan Cloud Sect Elder took the stage to host: "Sparring in competition, friendship first, competition second, everyone should stop at a safe point to avoid discord."
"Understood!"
Zhou Chen and Hong Xifan nodded.
"Let the contest begin."
Following the elder’s announcement, Hong Xifan initiated the attack with his best White Cloud Swordsmanship. Unfortunately, he was shot off the stage with one arrow from Zhou Chen.
Neither Cyan Cloud Sect nor the guest audience were surprised. White Cloud Sect wasn’t particularly strong; Hong Xifan, despite being Body Refining Seventh Layer, had a flimsy foundation.
Getting defeated was expected.
At that moment.
A youth wielding a long knife from the Salt Gang jumped onto the high platform, staring at Zhou Chen with resentful eyes:
"I am Bai Shikang, here to seek enlightenment."
"This kid..."
Qiao Beiming frowned. Bai Shikang was Bai Guinong’s son, meticulously nurtured from childhood, now at the peak of Body Refining Seventh Layer.
He didn’t want Bai Shikang to come, but Bai Shikang insisted, and he couldn’t refuse.
He publicly announced Bai Guinong had died mysteriously while serving the gang, regarded as a meritorious member of the Salt Gang.
Since Bai Shikang, being the son of a meritorious member, met the rules, it was hard to outright decline.
"Bai Shikang..."
Zhou Chen was stirred, sensing the malice, guessing the relation to Bai Guinong.
This person must die.
"Competitive sparring, friendship first, competition second, everyone should stop at a safe point."
The hosting elder reminded again.
"Elder, we martial artists fear not life or death."
Bai Shikang spoke righteously: "If we are cautious, how can we showcase our skills?"
He looked at Zhou Chen:
"True Inheritor Zhou, let’s compete, not only to determine skill but life and death. Can you accept?"
Upon this remark, everyone in Cyan Cloud Sect frowned.
This was intended to cause trouble.
They didn’t believe Zhou Chen would lose to Bai Shikang, but sparring was always non-lethal; seeking a life-and-death duel was disrespectful to Cyan Cloud Sect.
Other powers watched with interest, casting significant glances at the Salt Gang’s direction.
Qiao Beiming, angrily, admonished:
"Bai Shikang, what nonsense, come back to me!"
Zhou Chen, smilingly, complimented:
"Brother Bai’s dedication to martial arts is admirable, how could I refuse?"
"Today, I shall risk my life alongside, determining skill and fate!"
Zhou Chen was intent on killing him, now he had the chance.
Seeking justice served justice.
He could now legitimately resolve this.
The hosting elder looked towards the high platform’s sect leader, who nodded slightly, then stepped aside.
Seeing the two prepare, he loudly announced:
"Let the match begin!"
Boom!
Bai Shikang’s aura surged, directly utilizing a skill similar to Heavenly Demon Dismemberment to enhance power, slashing fiercely at Zhou Chen.
Blade energy like a rainbow, piercing through the skies.
Starting with a lethal move.
Zhou Chen’s figure moved, executing the Electric Light Divine Step, fast as lightning.
He widened the distance, evading the blade energy, drew back the Sunset Bow like a full moon.
Bang!
The bow strummed like thunder, the arrow like a Jiaolong bursting free, shooting intensely.
The audience seemed to see a full moon rise slowly from the sea!
When they realized, the battle was already over.
"How can this be?"
Bai Shikang looked in disbelief at the bloody hole in his chest, his resentful and unwilling gaze fixed on Zhou Chen as he fell heavily.
Cyan Cloud Sect’s peak masters, elders, disciples widened their eyes, faces full of shock.
"Moonrise over the sea... That’s the Arrow Force Realm of Yi Arrow Skill’s second stage?"
"Has he mastered Shooting the Moon!?"
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