47: Chapter 47 Battle with Elder Song

In the front courtyard of the stronghold, on the training grounds, Elder Song stood with his hands behind his back, a hint of aloofness on his face. He spoke to Hall Master Chen, who was a few meters away: "Hall Master Chen, please feel free to attack. I will suppress my strength to the Refining Flesh Mid-Stage!"

"Very well, then this subordinate will offend you!"

A few meters away, Chen Hu held a top-tier mortal weapon, his Battle Intent rising.

The next moment, he stepped using the Wind and Cloud Step, his figure flickering unpredictably as he charged toward Elder Song.

As he approached within two meters, the long blade in his hand unsheathed with a clang, transforming into a cold glint as it slashed toward Elder Song.

Elder Song, who had been aloof, felt the power of this strike and his expression involuntarily grew serious. This strike appeared ordinary, yet it was imbued with an Aura of relentless forward momentum, capable of severing everything in its path.

As an Elder, even though he had suppressed his strength to the Refining Flesh Mid-Stage, his pride would not allow him to dodge.

He saw his right palm suddenly swell to about twice its size, the snow-white skin turning black and emitting a burst of Evil Qi.

"Clang!" The blade and palm collided, emitting the sound of metal striking metal.

Chen Hu, having suppressed his cultivation to the Refining Flesh Early Stage, felt a slight tremor in his web between thumb and forefinger. His body swayed gently, neutralizing the residual force contained within that palm.

The long blade in his hand was like a torrential river, the brilliant blade light instantly enveloping Elder Song completely.

"His Five Elements Blade has actually reached this level?" Seeing the strike Chen Hu unleashed, Elder Song was secretly shocked.

At the same time, he felt quite appreciative of Chen Hu, because based on this strike alone, an ordinary Refining Flesh Mid-Stage practitioner would not be able to block it.

As for himself, although he had suppressed his strength to the Refining Flesh Mid-Stage, his combat experience and discernment were not something an ordinary Refining Flesh Mid-Stage practitioner could compare to.

The color on his palm changed again, from black to silver. Then, instead of retreating, he advanced. The silver palm transformed into a silver ray, striking toward Chen Hu's chest in an instant.

"Well done!" Chen Hu shouted inwardly. The blade light he had slashed out suddenly dissipated, as he swung his blade upward in a slash. This strike was both fast and fierce.

It gave Elder Song a fright, and he decisively retreated. However, Chen Hu seized this opportunity, pressing the attack, each strike of his long blade faster than the last, raining down crazily upon Elder Song. His Battle Intent boiled continuously, and his Aura surged along with it.

"Clang, clang, clang!" The sound of impacts rang out continuously in the arena. After dozens of consecutive strikes, Chen Hu had forced Elder Song to retreat repeatedly.

"Nice! Boss, great blade technique!" Song He, who was watching the battle, couldn't help but shout loudly.

This annoyed Elder Song, who was being chased and slashed by Chen Hu; this nephew of his was hopeless.

Suddenly, Elder Song retreated rapidly and called out to Chen Hu: "That is enough, Hall Master Chen. Let us stop here!"

Chen Hu stopped his pursuit, sheathed his blade, and laughed heartily: "Elder Song, many thanks for your guidance."

"Hall Master Chen, what Realm has your Five Elements Blade reached?" Elder Song asked curiously.

Chen Hu replied: "I was fortunate enough to reach Major Achievement!"

"Good fellow!" Elder Song was slightly stunned. Chen Hu's Five Elements Blade had been exchanged for not long ago, right? How long had it been, and he had already cultivated it to the Major Achievement Realm? Could this kid be a rare Genius of the blade?

"Chen Hu, hear my command!" Elder Song's face turned stern, and he shouted seriously.

"This subordinate obeys!" Chen Hu bowed slightly.

"By order of the Gang Leader, effective immediately, Third Battle Hall Big Boss Chen Hu is promoted to Hall Master of the Third Battle Hall!"

"This subordinate accepts the order. Many thanks to the Gang Leader for the promotion, and many thanks to Elder Song for your support!" Chen Hu shouted immediately.

"Good!" Elder Song's face returned to a smile. He stepped forward and patted Chen Hu on the shoulder: "Hall Master Chen, work hard. The Gang Leader seems to regard you with special favor; do not let him down!"

"Rest assured, Elder Song, I will definitely not disappoint you or the Gang Leader!" Chen Hu declared again.

"Good, I believe in you!" Elder Song nodded with satisfaction: "By the way, in addition to your promotion, you have also earned one Great Merit and two Medium Merits. Go and pack your things now; I will personally escort you to the Hall to take up your post!"

Before long, Elder Song brought Chen Hu to the Third Battle Hall. The other three Big Bosses, having been notified, were already waiting there. Big Boss Huang Liu was missing, and a new face had appeared.

"This subordinate, Big Boss Cheng Hui, greets Elder Song!" "This subordinate, Big Boss Liu Chuang, greets Elder Song!" "This subordinate, Su Tian, greets Elder Song!"

The three stepped forward to pay their respects. Elder Song waved his hand with a calm expression: "Everyone, follow me to the conference hall!" Thus, the four of them, led by Chen Hu, accompanied Elder Song to the conference hall.

"By order of the Gang Leader, Chen Hu is promoted to the new Hall Master of the Third Battle Hall!" Elder Song announced loudly.

Hearing this order, except for the newcomer Su Tian, Big Boss Cheng Hui and Big Boss Liu Chuang were quite stunned; they had not expected Chen Hu to be promoted two ranks in a row. Although they were confused, they chose to accept the order. They were only Big Bosses and did not yet have the courage to defy the Gang Leader's command.

"Very good!" Elder Song nodded with satisfaction, then beckoned to Chen Hu, signaling him to come forward. Chen Hu immediately took two steps forward, turned around, and stood side-by-side with Elder Song.

"Hall Master Chen, from now on, the Third Battle Hall is handed over to you. You must manage it well!" Elder Song instructed in a deep voice. Chen Hu expressed his commitment again.

"Very well, then I shall return to report back!" Elder Song did not linger. After announcing the order, he left directly. To allow Chen Hu to take control of the Third Battle Hall as quickly as possible, the Gang Leader had also transferred the other Vice Hall Master, Vice Hall Master Zhou Jianming, away.

After seeing Elder Song off, Chen Hu and his group returned to the conference hall. He walked straight to the main seat and sat down. The three Big Bosses immediately bowed to pay their respects. After exchanging a few pleasantries, Chen Hu dismissed the three.

With a thought, the lottery interface appeared. After becoming Hall Master, the number of Chen Hu's subordinates had broken three hundred, reaching 343. It had increased by a full 98. He was rewarded with a total of 9 Elementary Draws, one Intermediate Draw, and one Big Gift Bag.

"Ding! 9 Elementary Draws can be fused into one Intermediate Draw. Do you wish to fuse?" After a slight contemplation, Chen Hu chose to fuse. He had already drawn enough cards through Elementary Draws. There was no need to draw more. It would be better to take a chance on the Intermediate Draws instead.

"System, use two Intermediate Draws!" "Ding! Intermediate Draw initiated!" "Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining a Lifespan Stealing Card. The prize has been delivered to the System Space; please retrieve it yourself, Host!" "Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining an Intermediate meat field card. The prize has been delivered to the System Space; please retrieve it yourself, Host!"

"System, open the Big Gift Bag!" "Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining 30,000 taels of gold. The prize has been delivered to the System Space; please retrieve it yourself, Host!" "Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining one Barrier Card. The prize has been delivered to the System Space; please retrieve it yourself, Host!" "Ding! Congratulations to the Host for obtaining one Transformation Card. The prize has been delivered to the System Space; please retrieve it yourself, Host!"

First, regarding the Lifespan Stealing Card, it can directly steal another's Lifespan. It cannot take all of it; the last day of Lifespan cannot be taken. It can be used once per day. Seeing the description of the Lifespan Stealing Card, Chen Hu's eyes lit up. With this card, if he saw someone he didn't like, he could directly use the Lifespan Stealing Card, leaving them with only one day of Lifespan. The next day, the target would die suddenly and silently.

Next, the Intermediate meat field card: it can produce 50 catties of cooked meat daily. As for whether it is ordinary meat or exotic beast meat, that depends on luck.

"Sigh, another 30,000 taels of gold, how am I supposed to spend all this!" Seeing the gold in the System Space, Chen Hu immediately transferred it to his Storage Ring.

Next, he took out the Barrier Card. After using this card, it could construct a barrier capable of isolating all sound, presence, and so on. At the same time, within the barrier, his strength would be increased, and the enemy's strength would be suppressed to a certain extent. It can be used once a day, with a duration of one hour.

Finally, the Transformation Card. After using it, one can transform at will, regardless of gender. It can be used once a day, with a duration of one hour. This round of lottery draws made Chen Hu slightly disappointed, as no cards that directly increased strength had been drawn.