Chapter 5: Challenges

structive powers against the demon aura that carried abnormality.Yang Fan roared fiercely as his nails were completely shattered due to the strong tremor of thunder palm. It was like when one’s finger...Chapter 5: Challenges

One month later!

In the deep of night, at the peak of a remote mountain in the woods, a bluish green aura flickered. From afar, it resembled a star descending upon the peak of the mountain to avoid attracting attention from any unusual phenomena caused by his cultivation, Shen Xiang disguised himself as a forager and practiced in the secluded woods.

For more absorption of spirit energy, to sense the winds and lightning in heaven, Shen Xiang climbed up to the peak. There was a turbulent cloud formation above him as strong winds blew fiercely, occasionally lightning flashed across the sky, striking at the peak of the mountain like it was going to cleave it in half. This amazing phenomenon triggered by his cultivation of the Green Dragon Divine Skill brought him a full day's worth of lightning. The strikes not only refined his body but also allowed him to absorb powerful lightning energy into his body.

This was madness; even experienced martial artists of the True Martial Realm were hesitant to face lightning, yet Shen Xiang's cultivation of the Green Dragon Divine Skill required the assistance of heavenly lightning. The scene continued until midnight when Shen Xiang's twisted face from enduring pain slowly recovered. His clothes were torn to pieces, leaving behind many blackened and smoky scars on his body. However, a bluish green light glimmered beneath the wounds, giving off a dense wood attribute aura as he healed his injuries.

"What else is this pain compared to I must become stronger!" Shen Xiang clenched his fists tightly, shouting silently as he endured wave after wave of lightning strikes. He gritted his teeth to bear the pain, allowing the lightning to refine his body.

The Divine Skill lived up to its name, causing strange phenomena while also allowing his body to withstand lightning strikes. It strengthened his physique by refining it through the harsh impacts of lightning.

Several days passed, and Shen Xiang's body was refined by lightning. He had completed the basic refinement of his physique!

Opening his eyes, two rays of lightning burst out from his firm and determined gaze. It was impressive.

"Divine Skill is indeed powerful, unparalleled compared to the mundane martial arts. In just one month, I've advanced into the Fifth Level of the Mortal Martial Realm!"

Right now, he was in the Fifth Level of the Mortal Martial Realm!

Scanning his dantian, five true qi whirlpools were concentrated there. With a little more growth, they would allow him to control true qi at will. This was the realm of true qi in the Fifth Level of Mortal Martial Realm.

At sixteen years old, with a strength matching the Fifth Level of Mortal Martial Realm, he could indeed be called talented!

Shen Xiang saw the red and blue colors of true qi on his hands, one representing fire attribute true qi, the other wood attributes. This indicated that he had achieved a basic understanding of both the Green Dragon Divine Skill and Zhu Que Divine Skill.

Shen Xiang felt as if he had undergone a rebirth, his body and true qi being both powerful. After all, these were true qi refined through the cultivation of Divine Skill and his body was also refined by Divine Skill.

Now he understood why Divine Skill was called that, a skill capable of turning someone into a god!

"The spirit energy here is too scarce, you need medicinal pills to advance quickly. Your current ability to release true qi fire means you can start learning alchemy now." Su Meiyao telepathically conveyed her thoughts.

Both Su Meiyao and Bai Youyou wished for Shen Xiang to grow up as soon as possible so they could recover their strength sooner. Being powerless in this situation filled them with fear.

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"Hey, isn't this the Great Young Master Shen A prodigious alchemist from the Medicine Family challenges you to a test of alchemy and martial arts." The arrogant teenager said as soon as Shen Xiang entered the Shen Family's main gate.

"A challenge When did it happen" Shen Xiang was surprised, he had been out for over ten days.

The teenager sneered and said, "We thought you were hiding because you're afraid! It happened ten days ago when your fiancée was chosen by the genius of Medicine Family. Now, you're in trouble."

Shen Xiang felt an urge to hit someone, but he held back and chuckled. "Shen Zhennhua, do you remember when I threw you down like a dog If not, are you here to watch me embarrass myself"

The teenager was named Shen Zhennhua, he was the son of a branch leader from the Shen Family. The Shen Family had many branches scattered across South Wu State, and their branch leaders were also strong enough. They would only gather at the Shen Family Manor for important matters.

Shen Zhennhua was filled with anger, but he held back and mocked. "Surely you're here to watch how Medicine Family genius crushes your pathetic self, I'm really curious about how you lost your fiancée's beauty."

After saying this, Shen Zhennhua laughed and left.

Shen Xiang grunted, quickly leaving to find his father. Along the way, he heard that something had happened with the Shen Family, causing those branch leaders to return.

In Tianhu Garden, a study room.

Shen Xiang rushed in and hurriedly asked, "Father, is it true that Grandfather has stepped down as Clan Chief"

Shen Tianhu's expression was solemn as he nodded. "It's true! Your grandfather retired, he should be out looking for martial arts sects now. The branch leaders of the Shen Family will arrive here in succession to compete for the position of Clan Chief."

The Shen Family's Clan Chief had stepped down, meaning there would be a new Clan Chief chosen. Many things could happen as the Shen Family was known for its fights over selecting a new Clan Chief every year, injuries were inevitable.

Taking on the position of a martial arts family's Clan Chief allowed one to wield supreme power and rich resources, it was a struggle for many people to aspire to.

Shen Xiang's father would compete for the position as well, and Shen Xiang would certainly be involved. If he didn't have strength, it would be very dangerous.

The position of Clan Chief was never inherited in the Shen Family, it was always won through competition. This was a world where power reigned supreme and only those who displayed strength could gain respect, therefore becoming the Clan Chief of Shen Family required mastering martial arts and gaining power.

Seeing the solemn expression on Shen Tianhu's face, he asked carefully, "Father...is it complicated"

Shen Tianhu sighed softly and said, "It's complicated. The people competing with me for the position are several of them, including two brothers I'm most wary of... let's not talk about that. Medicine Family genius challenged you, go and reject him."

Reject After learning about the challenge, Shen Xiang never thought of refusing. He was now a Fifth Level Mortal Martial Realm martial artist, and he carried Divine Skills in his body. Because he cultivated the Tai Chi Divine Skill to conceal aura, Shen Tianhu couldn't detect his son's rapid progress.

"Father, I can't let the Xue Family and Medicine Family underestimate me! I'm going to accept the challenge!" Shen Xiang's gaze was firm, his eyes full of battle intent as a dense and pure true qi erupted from him. This made Shen Tianhu's pupils constrict, he was shocked as he saw his son surpass himself significantly.

Shen Tianhu could tell that something must have happened to his son, but he didn't ask too much. He was happy seeing his son become powerful.

Shen Tianhu's large hand rested on Shen Xiang's shoulder as he laughed. "Father supports you, make sure Medicine Family genius knows what heaven means compared to his world."

"Pretending to have fun, I'll beat you up and make you regret sitting on a chair for a month." Shen Tianhu said with a chilling smile, causing Shen Xiang to shiver.

"30 thousand spirit coins! If you don't have confidence in doubling these coins, don't ask me for money again," Shen Tianhu took out a special spirit coin ticket.

Shen Xiang chuckled as he took it, saying, "Don't worry, I'm going to become the youngest alchemist in Shen Family!"

Shen Tianhu was alarmed, of course he knew that Shen Xiang wasn't the powerless youth anymore. He secretly rejoiced in his heart, if things were indeed that way, it would make the Shen Family even stronger. The Shen Family hadn't produced an alchemist for many years.

Shen Tianhu roared, "Hurry up and go mess around then. If you don't show me some tricks, I'm going to punish you! I'll help respond Medicine Family."

After receiving 30 thousand spirit coins, Shen Xiang quickly left., now he simulated mountain sea power, allowing his Dragon Slayer Blade to release an oppressive aura and the power of waves crashing onto the sea.Clouds rolled in the sky, lightning and thunder crash...