123: Confident Chu Chen

Chu Chen's maniacal laughter echoed through the assembly hall, a laugh filled with three years of pent-up resentment and the exhilaration of finally getting his wish.

Several members of the Chu Family exchanged glances, their eyes full of confusion and worry. Had Chu Chen gone mad?

"Chener, what happened? Are you alright?"

An Elder couldn't help but ask.

"My apologies, Uncles, I just lost my composure!"

Hearing the Elder's words, Chu Chen realized that his reaction might have been a bit over the top.

"Chener, what exactly happened?"

"Uncles, it's like this: Xiao Qianyu has appeared!"

Chu Chen picked up the letter. The content of this letter was none other than the challenge issued by Su Xuan to Chu Chen.

"Who is Xiao Qianyu?"

The higher-ups of the Chu Family didn't know about the matter between Xiao Qianyu and Chu Chen, as Chu Chen didn't have his current status back then.

"All Uncles, it's like this: many years ago, Xiao Qianyu's father was saved by my Chu Family."

"To repay my Chu Family's kindness, Xiao Qianyu's father decided to arrange a marriage engagement between Xiao Qianyu and me!"

"However, the Xiao Family went back on their word. When the engagement was about to be fulfilled, they actually chose to annul the marriage! And Xiao Qianyu was even more excessive, throwing a letter of annulment in my face!"

The more Chu Chen spoke, the more agitated he became, his face flushed, and veins bulging on his forehead.

The humiliation of the past seemed to reappear before his eyes. Just thinking about it made Chu Chen unable to suppress his anger.

"Such a monstrous disgrace, I, Chu Chen, will never forget! These past years, I have longed day and night to make her pay the price."

"Now, I finally have the chance! How can I not be excited?"

Chu Chen said with great excitement.

After listening to Chu Chen's words, the faces of the Chu Family's higher-ups were also filled with anger.

"This is outrageous! That Xiao Qianyu actually went back on her word like that!"

"Indeed, being able to marry Chener was her, Xiao Qianyu's, great fortune, yet she dared to annul the engagement? Does she even have our Chu Family in her eyes anymore?"

Several Chu Family higher-ups were extremely angry. They never imagined that such a thing had happened to Chu Chen.

Watching the expressions of the Chu Family's higher-ups, Chu Chen sneered inwardly.

"These one or two of them, their words sound good now, but why didn't I hear them say this back then?"

It was only because he had now displayed his talent; otherwise, wouldn't he still be doing whatever he was doing?

Although Chu Chen was displeased with the attitudes of the Chu Family's higher-ups, he would still need their help in the future, so Chu Chen didn't say much more.

After all, Xiao Qianyu seemed to have found a powerful backer; the person who issued the challenge to him was from the Tianwu Holy Land!

"My apologies, Uncles, I lost my composure again!"

Chu Chen calmed himself down slightly.

"It's alright, Chener, we can understand your feelings. If it were us, we would be the same!"

"If you need anything, or any help, our Chu Family will definitely lend our full support!"

"Even if the opponent is a ten-thousand-year-old aristocratic Family or one of the Ten Great Holy Lands, our Chu Family will not fear!"

The Family Head of Chu family said domineeringly.

"Thank you, Family Head, all Uncles. With your words, I am relieved!"

Chu Chen smiled.

"Uncles, this challenge was issued by Su Xuan of the Tianwu Holy Land. Now that Xiao Qianyu has the Tianwu Holy Land backing her, I'm afraid..."

Chu Chen revealed the connection between Su Xuan and Xiao Qianyu, his expression solemn.

Hearing Chu Chen's words, the Family Head of Chu family's face also grew heavy. Don't let his previous boastful, invincible demeanor fool you.

But if it really came to confronting one of the Ten Great Holy Lands, he didn't have that much confidence in his heart.

"Tianwu Holy Land, that is a super force with a long heritage and profound foundation! Our Chu Family might not be their match!"

"Moreover, I even heard that Su Xuan seems to be the Personal Disciple of Tang Mei, the Peak Master of Lingyun Peak!"

"Tang Mei was the previous generation's Holy Maiden. To be accepted as a Disciple by Tang Mei, his strength must be extraordinary..."

An Elder tried to persuade Chu Chen to think twice, after all, the opponent was from the Tianwu Holy Land.

Moreover, they didn't have much information about Su Xuan; his cultivation Realm and the Cultivation Techniques he practiced were also unknown...

But Chu Chen was different; Chu Chen was an open book. Although Chu Chen might also have his own trump cards, he would ultimately be targeted.

"Elder, don't worry, I understand the stakes, but this battle concerns my dignity and my Dao Heart. I will never retreat. Even if the opponent is the Tianwu Holy Land, I will go all out."

Chu Chen said firmly.

"Since your mind is made up, then the Family will naturally give its full support. You may choose any three treasures from the Family's treasure vault to increase your chances of victory in this decisive battle."

The Family Head of Chu family made his decision after a moment of thought.

Although he wasn't absolutely certain of victory in this battle, why couldn't it be a grand gamble?

He believed in the power of the Nine Nether Hell Body. With the Nine Nether Hell Body, Chu Chen was invincible.

If Chu Chen won, wouldn't the Chu Family's prestige greatly increase? In any case, Tang Mei was also a Peak Master, capable of representing the Holy Land.

The higher-ups of the Tianwu Holy Land must also be aware of this matter!

Moreover, Su Xuan was merely a Peak Master's Disciple, while Chu Chen was the Chu Family's Prodigy. Even their Heavenly Martial Holy Child, Cai Kun, wouldn't dare to lightly challenge Chu Chen. This Su Xuan was truly insane!

The Family Head of Chu family couldn't help but feel smug at the thought of Su Xuan being trampled underfoot by Chu Chen in the future, and the Tianwu Holy Land being forced to concede some benefits.

"Tang Mei! She's a super beauty!"

The Family Head of Chu family couldn't help but lick his lips.

Chu Chen's heart was filled with joy upon hearing this, and he quickly thanked him: "Thank you, Family Head!"

"Hehehe! I've finally achieved my goal!"

Chu Chen gave an evil smile.

The Chu Family's treasure vault contained items that even Great Emperors would covet. Now that his cultivation had hit a Bottleneck, the Chu Family's treasure vault would definitely help him break through!

However, the conditions for entering the Chu Family's treasure vault were extremely strict, requiring immense contributions.

Even if he was the young master of the Chu Family, even if he had defeated the Li Family's Prodigy for the Chu Family, it wouldn't be enough!

Of course, all of this was certainly related to the faction within the Chu Family that disliked him.

"What Su Xuan, what Xiao Qianyu, I don't care at all, they're not my opponents anyway!"

"The most crucial thing is to get that one item from the Chu Family's treasure vault! That's the most important!"

Chu Chen thought to himself.

If he could obtain that item, then his Nine Nether Hell Body would undergo a second upgrade, unlocking a new function!

"What kind of rubbish Peak Master's Disciple? I don't even put your Heavenly Martial Holy Child in my eyes, so why would I be afraid of you? Before me, Chu Chen, you will ultimately be trampled underfoot!"

"Xiao Qianyu! Xiao Qianyu! I thought you were a smart woman who would seek help from the Heavenly Martial Holy Child!"

"I didn't expect that a mere Peak Master's Disciple would be enough to deal with me? How foolish!"

Chu Chen sneered.

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