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Chapter 398: 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1
Chapter 398: 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1
Chapter 398: 395: Yang Chen is Useless_1
Translator: 549690339
The untimely voice surprised Yang Chen, who turned to find that the speaker was none other than Qin Yundao, a person with whom he had had past conflicts.
Qin Yundao had been at odds with him since the beginning for unknown reasons, but Yang Chen could surmise that it had something to do with the position of Junior Sect Leader. Qin Yundao most likely felt that Yang Chen’s appearance had taken away a position that originally belonged to him.
Yang Chen found this idea childish, and believed that no matter if he existed or not, Junior Sect Leader’s position would never be given to Qin Yundao. If the Yuan Mountain Sect had few talents better than Qin Yundao, it wouldn’t have become one of the three hegemonic powers.
However, Qin Yundao did not think so, and believed that Yang Chen took away his position as Junior Sect Leader. This was a fine example of people lacking self-awareness.
Now, Qin Yundao suddenly stepped out and started mocking Yang Chen with an unknown source of confidence, surprising him a bit.
Yang Chen looked at Qin Yundao and slowly asked, “What, do you think my Martial Arts Cultivation should not progress?”
“Of course, for a waste like you, how could your Martial Arts Cultivation possibly improve?” Qin Yundao confidently mocked Yang Chen, even directly calling him a waste.
Master Yun and Master Hu, Yang Chen’s guards, couldn’t help but exclaim, “Qin Yundao, watch your words. The Young Master has advanced through many layers of the Trial Tower, refining Creation Divine Qi, and his Martial Arts Cultivation has improved by who knows how much. How can it possibly remain the same as you claim? Moreover, isn’t it normal for the Young Master’s Martial Arts Cultivation to improve considering his innate talent? How dare you insult him as a waste?”
“How? Did you see him enter the Trial Tower? Or, did you witness his Martial Arts Cultivation’s improvement within the Trial Tower? Did you see any of that?” Qin Yundao sneered.
Master Yun and Master Hu were at a loss for words and reluctantly admitted, “Well, we didn’t see that.”
“Haha, that’s right. If you didn’t see it, how do you know whether Yang Chen’s Martial Arts Cultivation has improved or not? I am telling you, you have all been deceived by Yang Chen. Indeed, he passed the Trial Tower, but his Martial Arts Cultivation remains stagnant even after refining the Creation Divine Qi,” Qin Yundao insisted.
Upon hearing this, Yang Chen became intrigued. To play along with Qin Yundao, he pretended to be furious and asked, “What makes you say that?”
“Why?” Qin Yundao scoffed, “Yang Chen, stop pretending. I’ve already figured it out. The so-called innate constitution is just a sham. In reality, you are just a waste whose Martial Arts Cultivation has been forcefully raised. This kind of Cultivation may be impressive for a while, but ultimately, you are just a waste who can never progress any further!”
Qin Yundao’s words were filled with absolute confidence.
Yang Chen quickly understood what was going on.
He recalled the recent incident with the Fragrant Sleeping Worm.
Ruan Yunqing, a disciple from North Mountain Main City, once tried to harm Yang Chen by putting a Fragrant Sleeping Worm in his tea so it would reside in his body and put his True Qi into a long-term dormant state. Consequently, this would prevent his Martial Arts Cultivation from progressing any further.
Yang Chen had always been aware of Ruan Yunqing’s malicious intentions. He was not in a hurry to act on it, as he knew that he had no conflicts of interest with her. He chose to wait for the true conspirator to reveal themselves, believing it wouldn’t take long.
Now, had the true conspirator not shown up?
It was obvious that this person was none other than Qin Yundao.
However, Yang Chen was puzzled about the conflicts of interest between him and Qin Yundao.
Could it be that Qin Yundao really believed that if he ruined Yang Chen, Mu Baisheng would make him the Junior Sect Leader?
No, how could he have no self-awareness at all?
Why couldn’t Yang Chen initially guess who the perpetrator was? Because he was unaware of who had a clear conflict of interest with him. So, he didn’t suspect Qin Yundao. As it turned out, Qin Yundao appeared to lack intelligence.
Qin Yundao’s words stirred up whispers amongst the sycophantic elders and disciples who had previously flattered Yang Chen.
“What? Yang Chen’s Martial Arts Cultivation was obtained by forceful means and can’t make progress anymore?”
“Is this rumor true? I heard it during the Genius Selection Competition, but I can’t believe it’s actually true.”
“It’s hard to say. Qin Yundao might not be telling the truth.”
“Do you think Qin Yundao is stupid? If he wasn’t sure, he wouldn’t say such things.”
Realizing that Qin Yundao was the mastermind behind the Fragrant Sleeping Worm incident, Yang Chen pretended to panic and asked, “Qin Yundao, what evidence do you have to back up your claims that my Martial Arts Cultivation can’t progress any further?”
As Qin Yundao believed that the Fragrant Sleeping Worm had taken residence in Yang Chen’s body, he smirked with absolute confidence, “Yang Chen, it’s simple to prove whether I’m lying. Everyone saw you go to North Mountain Main City and participate in the Trial Tower. Everyone knows that by entering the Trial Tower and absorbing the Creation Divine Qi, your Martial Arts Cultivation should improve at least a bit. As long as your Cultivation differs from when you first joined the sect, it means I’ve slandered you! How about it, Yang Chen, why don’t you show your qi for everyone to see?”
Upon hearing this, Yang Chen nervously responded, “Why should I expose my true Cultivation level?”
“Is the Junior Sect Leader feeling guilty…?”
“Could it be that what Qin Yundao said is true?”
Ruan Yunqing, who was standing among the crowd in the corner, smirked at the sight of Yang Chen’s apparent guilt. She recalled Qin Yundao’s promise to her, and her heart thumped with excitement, thinking her time to shine had finally come.
In the meantime, more and more people began to have their doubts about Yang Chen.
As for a newly emerged Junior Sect Leader, although many people didn’t mind buttering him up, they didn’t harbor any affection for him either.
So, when they felt that they had sufficient grasp, they didn’t hesitate to give him a hard shove.
Only Mu Baisheng stood on the sidelines, like air, allowing Qin Yundao to run rampant.
With increasing confidence, Qin Yundao pressed on, “How about it, Yang Chen? It seems that everyone’s quite curious about your current Martial Arts Cultivation. Why don’t you reveal it for everyone to see?”
Yang Chen considered it for a moment, then casually scratched an ear and asked, “Are you sure?”