62: Chapter 62 The Fifth Life, The Blazing Sun Illuminates the Martial Path (Part 10)

He was the Seventh Prince of the Canglan Princes Mansion, as well as a concubine's son.

The Old Prince had a multitude of wives and concubines and numerous offspring, so he was not favored.

At only twelve years old, Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan was suppressed everywhere in the mansion due to his decent cultivation talent, making it impossible for him to compete with his brothers born to the main wife.

He could only take advantage of the triennial sect recruitment ceremony to join the Great Sun Holy Land, attempting an indirect route to save himself.

However, he did not come alone.

Traveling with him was his quirky younger sister, the Ninth Commandery Princess, Princess Xiao Xiao.

Thinking of this younger sister of his gave Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan a bit of a headache.

Although the Canglan King of this generation had many offspring, he only had this one daughter.

Therefore, Princess Xiao Xiao had been loved by everyone in the mansion since childhood.

Even though she was born to a concubine, she still enjoyed treatment that surpassed even that of a daughter born to the main wife.

Whether it was his majestic royal father or his brothers born to the main wife, they all doted on this younger sister.

This also resulted in her quirky, fun-loving, and even somewhat lawless personality.

Just as he was thinking this, a crisp voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Seventh Brother, you've been standing there for ages. What are you thinking about?

Are you secretly talking bad about me in your heart again?

Let me tell you, thinking is fine, but you're not allowed to say it out loud!

And you're definitely not allowed to secretly complain to Father. It wasn't easy for me to sneak out.

Hmph, actually, you're not even allowed to think it!

Did you hear me, Seventh Brother?"

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan snapped out of his thoughts, turned his head to look, and saw his quirky younger sister.

Princess Xiao Xiao was currently sitting on the sofa barefoot, with one leg crossed over the other.

Her pair of small, fair feet dangled and swung continuously. She was eating a peeled tangerine, mumbling at him as she ate.

"Alright, alright, alright. I promise I won't talk bad about you, nor will I tell Father.

Do you still not trust your Seventh Brother?

Besides, the flying boat has already been flying for a week. What are you afraid of?"

"Hmph," Princess Xiao Xiao snorted softly. "That's hard to say.

What if you find me an eyesore, Seventh Brother, and secretly send a message to Father?

At that time, someone might be waiting outside the Great Sun Holy Land to catch me and take me back.

It wasn't easy for me to run out and play!"

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan smiled awkwardly. "No, no, how could that be?"

In fact, he really did have that thought.

After all, he came to the Great Sun Holy Land to learn martial arts.

And Princess Xiao Xiao, this little witch, would disturb him every few days.

Unfortunately... He glanced at Ah Zhe, who was inseparable from him, feeling somewhat helpless.

"Xiao Xiao, when are you going to call Ah Zhe back?

He stays by my side every day, which is quite inconvenient.

Besides, if he does, you'll also be short of a runner."

Xiao Xiao glanced at him and replied casually, "Don't worry, Seventh Brother.

In another week, after we disembark from the flying boat and formally join the Great Sun Holy Land, I'll call Ah Zhe back.

He won't stay with you for long.

Alright, alright, I've finished my tangerines. Seventh Brother, hurry up and peel a few more for me.

The battle on the field is about to begin!"

"Alright, alright, alright, I'm truly defeated by you." Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan sighed, feeling somewhat helpless.

However, he still sat down next to Princess Xiao Xiao and began to peel tangerines for her.

At this moment, the guard beside him spoke in a low voice, "Your Highness, this Chu Shi and Zhao Xuan are both descendants of influential families in our Canglan City, and their talents are top-tier.

Would you like to make an appearance in a moment?

Perhaps you can recruit them as your subordinates; it would be a great help."

Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan's eyes flickered slightly, then he shook his head. "Forget it, forget it.

The Chu family and the Zhao family are not weak, and both of them possess top-grade talent.

As a prince born to a concubine, what right do I have to recruit these two geniuses as my subordinates?"

At this point, he paused.

"However, making friends with them is still possible."

He turned and instructed the guard beside him:

"Prepare two gifts of the same specification for me. I will personally hand one to the winner.

As for the other, go and secretly deliver it to the loser afterward.

Presumably, at the battle arena, the loser won't be in the mood to receive gifts."

"Understood," the guard replied, acknowledging the command.

"Alright, alright, Seventh Brother, stop talking, the battle has begun."

Hearing this, Seventh Prince Xiao Yuan turned his head to look at the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

He saw Chu Shi walking slowly into the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

Dressed in light blue martial attire, his posture was as straight as a pine, and his expression was calm and relaxed.

Even under the gaze of hundreds of eyes, he remained unperturbed, his steps neither fast nor slow.

It was as if he was not here for a duel concerning his dignity, but was merely taking a stroll.

Opposite him, Zhao Xuan had already arrived.

He was also dressed in martial attire, his muscles tense all over, and his eyes filled with a fierce determination to win.

He looked completely confident of victory.

Elder Zhang sat upright in the main seat at the front of the Martial Arts Arena.

Seeing Chu Shi's entrance, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

This composure in the face of danger far surpassed ninety-nine percent of the disciples of the same generation.

The two walked inside the spiritual rune barrier in the center of the Martial Arts Arena and stood facing each other.

Elder Zhang set down his teacup, and his voice, carrying majestic vitality, clearly spread across the entire Martial Arts Arena.

"Today, Chu Shi and Zhao Xuan are voluntarily dueling. The fight stops at the first touch, and lethal blows are strictly forbidden.

The wager is five bottles of low-grade Body Tempering Paste, and the loser must publicly address the winner as father.

In addition, this seat will add one bottle of high-grade Body Tempering Paste as a prize for the winner."

The entire crowd instantly erupted in excitement.

High-grade Body Tempering Paste was a scarce resource; one bottle was enough to equal ten bottles of low-grade Body Tempering Paste.

Furthermore, the medicinal efficacy of the high-grade Body Tempering Paste was stronger and purer. Using it in the Body Tempering Realm could accelerate breakthroughs in minor realms.

Even for Inner Sect Disciples in the Body Tempering Realm after formally entering the sect, it would take a full month to receive just one bottle.

Elder Zhang offered such a heavy prize right from the start, showing that he clearly attached great importance to this duel.

A flash of greed crossed Zhao Xuan's eyes, and his gaze toward Chu Shi grew even more ferocious.

This bottle of high-grade Body Tempering Paste, along with Chu Shi's resources—he was determined to obtain them!

Chu Shi's expression remained calm as he bowed slightly to Elder Zhang in the main seat.

Elder Zhang raised his hand and uttered two words in a deep voice: "Begin!"

Before the words even faded, Zhao Xuan moved!

He let out an ear-splitting roar to the sky, the muscles all over his body instantly swelling and tightening his clothes.

An extremely fierce aura erupted from his body, like an awakening mad lion.

With the Mad Lion Battle Body fully activated, his strength and speed instantly surged by thirty percent.

Transforming into an afterimage, he threw a punch straight toward Chu Shi's face.

The wind from his fist howled, carrying a sharp screech that tore through the air, causing the air inside the barrier to explode from the punch.

He wanted to knock Chu Shi down with a single blow, venting all the resentment of the past three years in front of everyone on the ship!

The spectating disciples let out a wave of exclamations, and many of them subconsciously held their breath.

The burst of power from the Mad Lion Battle Body was almost unsolvable within the same realm!

Yet Chu Shi stood in place, not moving at all.

Only at the very moment when Zhao Xuan's fist was about to touch the tip of his nose did he slightly turn his body, his footsteps shifting gently.