The rumors about Lin Yuxuan and Chen Yu not only spread rapidly within the Heavenly Martial Sect, but also reached outside.
After all, it is Lin Yuxuan; if it were someone else, it might be hard to stir up such waves.
The protagonist of the rumors had already gone into retreat after returning to his residence that night, unaware of the external situation.
The cultivation environment of the Heavenly Martial Sect is excellent, being one of the top three cultivation sanctuaries of the Human Race.
Moreover, Chen Yu was apprenticed under the Sky Martial Sect Master, whose demands were extraordinarily strict.
Within ten years, he must enter the top twenty of the Heavenly Martial Sect.
This is a task deemed impossible for the ordinary person.
Even Qin Wentian and Chen Yu found it challenging, having no choice but to immerse themselves deeply into cultivation.
Moreover, during the day, he witnessed numerous powerful fellow disciples.
Thus, Chen Yu decided to enter a long retreat.
He planned to initiate training in the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw and simultaneously attempt to reach the Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm.
Given Chen Yuâs talent in Body Refinement, along with his speed of comprehending the Profound Meaning, the cultivation of the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw should not be too difficult.
As for his cultivation level,
Chen Yu broke through the peak of the Early-stage Condensed Star Realm shortly after entering Chaotic Sea City and remained at this level for over five years.
He had long since solidified his foundation and believed breaking through to a higher cultivation level would not be a significant issue.
Five days later,
The golden patterns around Chen Yu suddenly transformed into countless threads of golden light, darting around sharply as if cutting through everything.
"First level of Goldâs Profound Meaning."
Chen Yuâs face showed delight.
He comprehended the Profound Meaning of Gold within just a few days, breaking through to the first level.
Though the first level of Profound Meaning might seem basic to him now, reaching this level so swiftly was still remarkable.
With the enhancement of the Goldâs Profound Meaning, his cultivation of the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw advanced several folds.
Instead, his cultivation progress moved forward at a steady, unhurried pace.
Thus, Chen Yu dedicated more effort to the cultivation of the Nine Revolutions Bright Star Technique.
A month passed swiftly.
The second Primordial Power Star of Chen Yu expanded significantly, its brilliance radiant.
A month felt brief for him,
But outside, it was chaotic.
Initial rumors about Chen Yu and Lin Yuxuan quickly spread, yet few believed them initially.
However, Lin Yuxuan didnât deny them, and Chen Yu stayed secluded inside his cave mansion, not emerging.
This made people suspiciousâthe protagonists of the rumors hadnât refuted them. Could it be that Lin Yuxuan acknowledged them, or could they be... true?
Some could restrain their curiosities, but others could not.
They dared not ask Lin Yuxuan, so they sought out Chen Yu instead.
"Chen Yu, come out,"
Zhang Chen was the first to arrive.
He had long been contemplating reclaiming his cave mansion and redeeming the face he lost in a bet with Chen Yu.
Later, he learned that Chen Yu was the Sect Masterâs disciple, so he couldnât use ordinary means.
But now, the emergence of the rumors provided him with a pretext.
"Get out here quickly. How are you worthy of Senior Sister Lin? In what way am I, Zhang Chen, not better than you?"
Zhang Chen shouted.
If he sought trouble with Chen Yu without reason, the Law Enforcement Hall might favor Chen Yu, the disciple of the Sect Master.
But using the rumors as an excuse was above reproach; no one could say anything, and it even made Zhang Chen appear deeply affectionate towards Lin Yuxuan.
Chen Yu was in closed cultivation and naturally paid no mind to Zhang Chen.
He understood well that Zhang Chenâs real aim was to reclaim the cave mansion.
But Zhang Chenâs tireless shouting disrupted Chen Yu, leading him to activate the barrier of his retreat, isolating himself from the outside world.
"Does that kid have such patience?"
Zhang Chen was surprised at Chen Yuâs inaction, leaving him no choice but to retreat.
The next day, another rumor emerged, saying Chen Yu had won a bet with Zhang Chen upon entering the sect and gained Lin Yuxuanâs favor. When Zhang Chen wanted a rematch, Lin Yuxuan sided with Chen Yu.
These rumors were naturally spread by Lin Tianfengâs orders.
"Sister Yuxuan, although everything Iâve done affects your reputation, itâs better than having you completely ruined because of that kid."
Lin Tianfeng muttered to himself, smug with his cunning plan.
Without lifting a finger, he used Lin Yuxuanâs suitors against Chen Yu.
"Chen Yu, you can hide for a moment, but not forever."
Lin Tianfeng sneered coolly.
He stepped out of his cave mansion to visit Lin Yuxuan, intending to shift the blame onto Chen Yu, claiming it was Chen Yuâs intention to spread the rumors to declare that they were already a couple.
"Sister Yuxuan, itâs me."
But Lin Yuxuanâs cave mansion barrier was also tightly closed, unresponsive to his calls.
Inside the room,
Lin Yuxuan felt irritable hearing Lin Tianfengâs voice.
She knew Lin Tianfeng liked her, but she had no interest in him, finding him arrogant and ignorant.
"Chen Yu, why donât you come forward to deny the rumors?"
Lin Yuxuan questioned herself in her heart.
She wasnât foolish and knew those rumors were spread deliberately, as Chen Yu had no reason for such actions.
Initially, she didnât stand up to refute them because she had already expressed her stance that night, and Chen Yu had yet to reveal his thoughts.
She wanted to use this opportunity to see what Chen Yu really thought.
But who would have thought, Chen Yu shut himself away and said nothing.
"Could it be that he wants to use this rumor to let others know that he and I are a couple?"
Lin Yuxuanâs delicate face turned slightly cold.
Anyway, Chen Yuâs master is the Sky Martial Sect Master, so nothing major would happen.
If this were truly the case, Lin Yuxuan would absolutely not agree.
But she couldnât go find Chen Yu now, otherwise it would just turn the rumor into reality, causing Lin Yuxuan quite a headache.
"Chen Yu, I will never marry you."
Lin Yuxuanâs heart was steadfast, thinking Chen Yu was shamefully audacious, doing everything just to get her and climb onto the Lin Family.
...
Every few days, Zhang Chen would come in front of Chen Yuâs cave mansion and shout.
Chen Yu didnât respond, and the sect didnât get involved either, so Zhang Chen just went all out, appearing crazed by love, and issued a challenge to Chen Yu.
Shh!
A letter of challenge, like a sharp sword, was stabbed into the bluestone slab in front of the cave mansion.
"Chen Yu, I, Zhang Chen, challenge you! I want to prove to everyone that youâre not worthy of Lin Yuxuan!"
Zhang Chenâs challenge was spread by Lin Tianfeng at the earliest opportunity.
He wanted someone to challenge Chen Yu and severely humiliate him.
The Heavenly Martial Sect was full of strong individuals, with the Heavenly Martial List being full of monstrous talents. Although Chen Yu was first in the new disciple assessment, within the sect, he seemed ordinary.
"What? Zhang Chen issued a challenge to Chen Yu?"
"As an old disciple, with cultivation at the Late Stage Star Condensation, challenging a new disciple at Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak, does he have no shame?"
In everyoneâs eyes, Zhang Chen was completely bullying the weak, losing face as an old disciple.
However, some understood Zhang Chenâs deep admiration for Lin Yuxuan, saying he was blinded by love, repeatedly approached Chen Yu, but Chen Yu shut himself away.
In Zhang Chenâs impulsiveness, doing such a thing was completely understandable.
Even some old disciples resonated with his actions.
A newly entered disciple, only at Early-stage Condensed Star Realm Peak, who had spoken ill of Lin Yuxuanâs reputation, what qualification did he have to win Lin Yuxuanâs favor?
More admirers came to the front of Chen Yuâs cave mansion, initially just wanting him to come out and explain, but later it turned into insults.
On this day.
Geng Handong, ranked ninety-nine on the Heavenly Martial List, came to Chen Yuâs cave mansion, immediately attracting many peopleâs attention.
Talents on the Heavenly Martial List were naturally of interest, and all disciples knew Geng Handong had once confessed to Lin Yuxuan and been rejected.
"Chen Yu, I warned you not to speak ill of Junior Sister Lin again, yet you act so shamelessly."
"I, Geng Handong, donât care about bullying the weak. Today, I challenge you on the Sky Martial Battle Platform. If you can withstand three of my moves, Iâll give you five Profound Meaning Crystals. If you lose, youâll slap your mouth five times."
Geng Handongâs words pushed the matter to the peak, exceeding Lin Tianfengâs expectations.
After all, Geng Handong was a figure on the Heavenly Martial List.
The rumors gradually turned into facts, various versions of stories regarding Chen Yu and Lin Yuxuan spread everywhere.
Countless people were indignant, feeling like a fresh flower was planted in dung.
Lin Yuxuan was also troubled, as Chen Yu didnât refute the rumors and said nothing, always staying hidden, forcing her not to go out either.
...
In a secret room.
"White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw, Small Success!"
Chen Yu opened his pitch-black, brilliant eyes, within them glinting with a vibrant light.
He had been secluded for half a year, with the Profound Meaning of Gold reaching two and a half levels, and the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw had been cultivated to the Small Success Realm.
Chen Yuâs claws were surrounded by platinum light patterns, transforming into huge semi-transparent beast claws, exuding a terrifying pressure that could subdue all things.
Shh! Shh!
With a gentle wave, five smooth grooves were left on the stone wall of the secret room.
This was a specially crafted secret room, typically unbreakable by Late Stage Star Condensation.
Chen Yuâs "White Tiger Holy Claw" merely waved lightly to leave five claw marks.
If he exerted full power, this wall would likely be shredded like tofu.
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The translucent White Tiger Holy Claw transformed into a series of platinum-colored light patterns, attached to Chen Yuâs hands, adding a mysterious element.
The successful practice of the White Tiger Sky Splitting Claw Small Success had already achieved his goal.
However, his cultivation had yet to break through to the Mid-stage Star Condensation Realm.
Next, Chen Yu devoted eighty percent of his energy to breaking through his cultivation.
In the storage space, elixirs rapidly consumed; in just a few months, it was used up entirely.
Inside Chen Yuâs Star Sea, the second Primordial Power Star was increasingly round and bright, looking very similar to the first Primordial Power Star.
"Just one last step."
Chen Yu concluded a year-long retreat.
"I need to use the special places of the Heavenly Martial Sect to break through my cultivation."
As one of the Human Raceâs three major Holy Lands of cultivation, the Heavenly Martial Sect was unquestionably top-notch in terms of training.
There were various secret rooms for training, where one could comprehend different Profound Meanings. There was also the Heavenly Martial Tower to simulate enemies for combat practice, and the Sky Martial Battle Platform to challenge strong opponents...
Among them, there was a special place called "Ascending Heaven Platform," a special site built specifically for breaking through in cultivation.
Of course.
The use of these places required contribution points.
When Chen Yu became a disciple of the Heavenly Martial Sect, he was rewarded with ten thousand contribution points; otherwise, he would not even be able to go to the "Ascending Heaven Platform."
As soon as he stepped out of the cave mansion.
A disciple from a nearby mountain peak stared at him in astonishment, and after a moment of surprise, suddenly shouted, "Chen Yu has come out."
This situation left Chen Yu slightly confused; since when did he become so highly watched?