14: Zhang Lingyu tests Zhang Chulan

Zhang Lingyu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw everyone's attention drawn back to Zhang Chulan.

"Heaven and earth, the profound sect, the root of all Qi. Cultivating countless eons, I attest to my divine powers. Inside and outside the three realms, the Dao alone is supreme. My body is covered in Golden Light Spell!"

As Zhang Chulan recited the incantation, the Golden Light Spell condensed around his body.

Seeing Zhang Chulan attack, Lin Yuan and Zhang Lingyu didn't even give him a proper look.

Lin Yuan waved his hand and said,

"Master told me that you, Senior Brother, might not be able to test this kid's true strength, so he asked me to do it."

"No, let me do it instead."

Zhang Lingyu blocked in front of Lin Yuan.

"I still need to accomplish what Master assigned me."

"What? Are you planning to show off your might in front of someone?"

Zhang Lingyu remained silent, simply moving forward.

Bang!!

A loud noise came, and Zhang Chulan was instantly sent flying, finally crashing directly into a tree.

The violent impact even caused the Golden Light Spell on Zhang Chulan's body to dim significantly.

"Cough, cough, cough... Playing dirty with your grandpa, are we?"

Zhang Chulan spat out a mouthful of clotted blood, looking at Zhang Lingyu.

"Zhang Chulan, you don't need to be afraid of him. He's just a junior from Tianshi Mansion. As Sister Bao'er's slave, you don't need to hide or run away."

"If you don't want to live on your knees, then stand up proudly and knock away everyone who causes you trouble!"

Just then, a heavy female voice with a Chuanyu accent came.

Zhang Chulan immediately froze for a moment.

"Feng Baobao! You're here too!"

Slap!

Feng Baobao, with a vacant look in her eyes, slapped Zhang Chulan: "What did you just call me?"

Zhang Chulan touched his swollen cheek.

"Sister Bao'er... Oh, no, Master!"

"You can act tough with them, but try it with me, and I'll kill you."

Feng Baobao placed one hand on Zhang Chulan's head, stroking him like a pet dog.

Seeing his support arrive, Zhang Chulan no longer cowered. He immediately stepped forward and pointed at the crowd, provoking them:

"Weren't you arrogant just now!? Come and hit me!"

Zhang Chulan beckoned to Zhang Lingyu.

"Ox-nosed! Aren't you awesome!? Hitting me just now felt great, right! Sister Bao'er, help me beat them!"

Zhang Chulan looked at the unmoving Feng Baobao and immediately stiffly turned his head to look at her.

Feng Baobao pointed at Lin Yuan: "That person is too fierce, I can't handle him. Also, I told you to fight yourself."

"Damn it... Master... You can't play with me like this!"

Zhang Chulan pointed at Lin Yuan, then leaned into Feng Baobao's ear and whispered: "Master... If you can't even beat that person, shouldn't we just make a run for it?"

"It's no use, we can't escape."

Zhang Chulan felt like dying at this moment.

Feng Baobao then said, "But I feel like the other party doesn't want to kill you. Just focus on dealing with that white-robed Daoist."

Hearing Feng Baobao say that, Zhang Chulan finally felt somewhat relieved.

Zhang Chulan and Zhang Lingyu could almost be said to dislike each other.

The two exchanged glances and then attacked again.

"Heaven and earth, the profound sect, the root of all Qi. Cultivating countless eons, I attest to my divine powers. Inside and outside the three realms, the Dao alone is supreme. My body is covered in Golden Light Spell!"

Zhang Lingyu also activated the Golden Light Spell to defend.

"Hmm!? The same cultivation method!?"

Zhang Chulan didn't expect that this Daoist would actually use the Golden Light Spell that his grandfather had passed down to him.

Without thinking much, he immediately entered a battle state.

But this time, Zhang Lingyu didn't dodge but chose to confront him head-on.

Zhang Chulan only felt that all his attacks were hitting an iron plate.

"Such strong Golden Light Spell!"

Zhang Chulan didn't expect that his proud Golden Light Spell would suffer a setback.

However, Zhang Lingyu was able to easily tear open Zhang Chulan's Golden Light Spell.

Boom!

With a loud bang, Zhang Chulan was once again thrown to the ground.

Ye Xing, who was watching from the side, was extremely shocked.

"Uncle-master, that kid is using Mount Longhu's Golden Light Spell!"

Zhang Lingyu nodded coldly.

"Uncle-master, didn't Grandmaster ask us to invite this kid?"

"He? He's not worthy."

Zhang Lingyu glanced contemptuously at Zhang Chulan.

"Haha! Impressive! Keep going!" Zhang Chulan struggled to prop himself up, charging at Zhang Lingyu like a madman, punching the Golden Light Spell on Zhang Lingyu's body one after another.

Ye Xing quickly tried to dissuade him, saying, "Zhang Chulan! It's just a spar! No need to risk your life!"

Xia He looked at the furiously attacking Zhang Chulan and asked, "If this continues, Lingyu won't hold back either. Aren't you going to stop him?"

Lin Yuan shook his head faintly.

"No need. Just let them both vent properly."

Zhang Lingyu instantly sent Zhang Chulan flying with a Golden Light Spell.

"Is this all you've got! I really don't know how you secretly learned the Golden Light Spell. I absolutely won't allow someone of unknown origin like you to defile Mount Longhu!"

Zhang Chulan shakily climbed up from the ground.

"Stop!! Did I tell you to leave!?"

Ye Xing quickly advised, "Zhang Chulan! Don't get up, Uncle-master won't attack!"

But Zhang Chulan had truly had enough of this humiliation. His grandfather told him to hide himself and be an ordinary person. When he was young, if he accidentally used the Golden Light Spell, they would have to move.

After growing up, he finally found a group, but because of the Source of Qi, he immediately became the target of all. He became an outcast again. Now, all he wanted was to vent properly.

Zhang Lingyu's expression grew colder.

"If you keep this up! I'll cripple you!!"

"Hahahahaha! If you can cripple me, then all the better! I've had enough for a long time!!"

Zhang Chulan laughed uproariously, with innate Qi swirling around him. Occasionally, electric arcs flickered in the air. Seeing this scene, everyone present, except for Lin Yuan and Feng Baobao, was shocked.

Zhang Lingyu looked at the white lightning around Zhang Chulan with disbelief.

"Impossible! How can you use the Lightning Technique!? Where did you secretly learn it from!!"

Zhang Chulan quickly condensed lightning and charged towards Zhang Lingyu. Zhang Lingyu still used the Golden Light Spell to defend, but this time, his Golden Light Spell was directly torn open by the Lightning Technique, leaving a huge gap.

"How is that possible!?"

Zhang Lingyu was completely unprepared and took a heavy punch to the chest.

Puff!

Zhang Lingyu spat out a mouthful of clotted blood. Xia He, looking heartbroken, wanted to step forward but was stopped by Lin Yuan.

"Hey! Why are you in such a hurry? My Senior Brother hasn't lost yet."

As soon as Lin Yuan finished speaking, black lightning appeared in Zhang Lingyu's palm.

"Zhang Chulan! I take back what I said earlier. I'm going to get serious now. Regardless of the outcome, I admit you have the qualifications to go to Luotian Grand Ceremony!"

Zhang Chulan looked at the black lightning in Zhang Lingyu's hand and was immediately startled. Why were their cultivation methods the same again!?

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