106. I Want To Learn It All

With Chen Xuan joining Dao Sect, the disciples’ morale was at an all-time high!

Everyone looked forward to the upcoming Sect Tournament, seeing it as the perfect opportunity for revenge.

In Sky Hall, Wang Yan returned to Dao Sect upon hearing the news.

Currently, he ranks second on the Sect’s wanted list, just below Chen Kui, who has been missing for some time.

He wore a gray robe, his long hair disheveled and draped over his back, with a large black sword strapped to it. The sword, about ten feet long, radiated a faint yet ominous energy.

His arrival caused quite a stir throughout Dao Sect.

“That guy…”

“Isn’t that Senior Brother Wang Yan from Sky Hall?”

“Senior Brother Wang Yan? I’ve never seen him!”

“His standing is much older than even Senior Sister Ying Xiaoxiao from Sky Hall.”

“So, he’s back to ask Senior Brother Chen Xuan to help him get revenge at the Sect Tournament?”

“Probably.”

“But there’s still quite some time before the tournament!”

…

Wang Yan ignored the crowd’s chatter and made his way toward Sky Hall.

Some senior disciples greeted him, but his indifferent, detached gaze showed little reaction.

Suddenly, a graceful young girl appeared before him.

For the first time, a hint of light gathered in his detached eyes. “Huanhuan, where is Junior Brother Chen Xuan?”

A gravelly voice escaped his lips.

“Senior Brother Wang Yan, it’s been so long! My sister and I missed you,” said Ying Huanhuan, holding back tears as she smiled warmly.

Wang Yan looked at the young girl and asked again, “Where is Junior Brother Chen Xuan?”

“He’s on the training platform,” Ying Huanhuan replied, pointing to a platform in the distance.

“Thank you.”

Wang Yan started to pat her shoulder but stopped himself.

Instead, he moved past her, flying toward Chen Xuan’s platform.

When he arrived, Chen Xuan was not cultivating but was guiding a dignified woman in her training—a woman as beautiful as Ying Huanhuan.

Before Wang Yan could speak, Chen Xuan’s voice reached his ears.

“Senior Brother Wang Yan, please wait a moment.”

“You know me?” Wang Yan asked, surprised.

Could he have overheard my conversation with Huanhuan from so far away? Impossible!

Chen Xuan flicked his finger, and his internal power surged, creating a barrier around Yun Yun.

Only then did he turn to Wang Yan and smile, “Not just anyone makes it to second on the Sect’s wanted list.”

Of course, if Wang Yan knew that the first on the wanted list, Chen Kui, was now a soul trapped in Chen Xuan’s soul banner, he’d probably have quite the reaction.

“Heh, compared to Junior Brother Chen Xuan, my accomplishments are nothing,” Wang Yan said, feeling a bit humbled.

He was only at the Nine-Yuan Nirvana Realm, while he had heard that Chen Xuan had already reached the Initial of the Profound Life Realm! By the time of the Sect Tournament, he could likely reach the Advanced of the Profound Life Realm.

With such strength, he could easily crush anyone from Yuan Gate!

Even some Yuan Gate elders wouldn’t be able to match him.

“Heh, so Senior Brother Wang Yan wants my help in taking revenge at the Sect Tournament?” Chen Xuan got straight to the point.

Wang Yan laughed awkwardly. “I know it’s a big ask, but if you’re willing to help, my life will be yours from here on out!”

“Senior Brother Wang Yan, you’re being too formal. As long as the other sects have no objections, I have no issue with it.”

As a fan of the original story, Chen Xuan knew that people from Yuan Gate were no good.

They were all colluding with the Demon Race, nearly plunging the Tianxuan Continent into chaos!

Hearing this, Wang Yan was thrilled. “Really?”

“Honest as can be.”

“Alright! From now on, if you tell me to go east, I won’t head west!” Wang Yan declared.

At this moment, Ying Huanhuan suddenly appeared behind them. “Hey, what sneaky things are you two plotting here?”

Sneaky? Really? Which of your eyes saw us being sneaky? Chen Xuan thought, slightly exasperated. This girl seemed determined to mess with him!

Wang Yan smiled. “Huanhuan, Senior Brother Wang Yan has returned. Are you happy?”

“Really?”

Ying Huanhuan’s big eyes darted between Wang Yan and Chen Xuan.

Wang Yan nodded and then went off to see the master of Sky Hall.

After he left, Ying Huanhuan looked at Chen Xuan. “Tell me, what promise did you make to Senior Brother Wang Yan?”

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has generated a Suspicion emotion, Emotion Value +500]

“That’s my personal business. Aren’t you meddling a bit too much?” Chen Xuan chuckled.

He glanced at his ancestral rune collection index—there was nothing unusual.

Could it be… that the Ice Ancestral Symbol wasn’t with her?

Regardless, Chen Xuan had decided to maintain a good relationship with her.

After all, if the Demon Race did descend one day and his system didn’t provide a way to enter the Ancestor Realm, he might need her help.

He didn’t want to use her just to gain more power, but it was a safeguard.

Ying Huanhuan’s big eyes stared him down. “Hmph! You don’t have to tell me—I know he must want you to get revenge for him at the Sect Tournament.”

“If you already know, why ask?” Chen Xuan replied, baffled.

“Hmph! What’s with your attitude?”

Ying Huanhuan looked annoyed, putting her hands on her hips as if she were ready to scold him.

[Ding! Ying Huanhuan has generated an Anger emotion, Emotion Value +500]

At that moment, Ying Xiaoxiao, dressed in dark clothes, approached gracefully.

Ying Huanhuan immediately ran to her sister. “Sister, you came just in time! He’s bullying me.”

Chen Xuan: “?”

“Let’s be real, in all of Dao Sect, there are probably fewer than three people who could confidently beat Senior Brother Chen Xuan!” Ying Xiaoxiao’s words only made Ying Huanhuan more annoyed.

“Hmph! Just wait—I’ll show you what I’m capable of someday!” Ying Huanhuan retorted, putting her hands on her hips, looking both fierce and adorable, which was indeed quite charming.

Chen Xuan smiled. “I’ll be waiting.”

“Oh, by the way, we just got word that the palace exam has been moved up,” Ying Xiaoxiao announced, hoping to prevent further squabbling.

“What? Why?” Ying Huanhuan asked, confused.

Traditionally, the palace exam took place before the Sect Tournament. Why had it been moved up?

“It seems the other major sects decided to shorten the time before the Sect Tournament. So, the next one will be held earlier.”

“What? When?”

“Six months from now.”

“And the palace exam?”

“In one month. Before that, all the palaces will open for martial arts comprehension.”

After hearing Ying Xiaoxiao’s explanation, Chen Xuan asked, “The Heavenly Emperor Scripture, Earth Emperor Scripture, Flood Scripture, and Great Desolate Scripture—can I try comprehending them one by one?”

“Huh?”

Both girls were stunned. Wait—did he plan to comprehend all four martial arts? Isn’t he being a bit too ambitious?