Lying Low in the Martial World to Become a Saint

A brief, deathly silence was followed by an eruption of discussion that boomed like a volcano. The roar of the crowd instantly engulfed the entire Seven-Star Platform.

"He won? Brother Chen won!"

"Mid-stage Astral Force, defeating someone at the Perfection Realm! This... Am I dreaming?"

"Three Stances Fusion, and that incredibly powerful Body Refining Technique... To think Brother Chen was hiding his strength so well!"

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Most of the disciples’ gazes were fixed on the figure on the stage, their faces filled with shock.

In the area where the Xu Wang Mountain disciples had gathered, Qiao Hongyun rubbed his eyes hard and growled at the equally dumbfounded Shen Xiuyong beside him, "Old Shen! Did you see that?! Chen Qing... he’s actually gotten this strong! Even Han Xiong was defeated by his spear!"

His voice trembled with excitement.

Shen Xiuyong let out a long breath. "I saw..."

He looked at Chen Qing on the stage, his eyes filled with complex emotion.

Nie Shanshan stood a short distance away, her hand covering her lips, her beautiful eyes gleaming with an extraordinary light.

She knew Chen Qing was extraordinary, but she had never expected him to grow strong enough to crush a veteran True Successor Candidate in such a short time.

"Junior Brother Chen..."

She murmured softly, feeling both happy for him and a burgeoning sense of urgency.

’If I don’t raise my Cultivation soon, I’m afraid I won’t even be able to follow in his shadow.’

Where the Shen Family sisters were, the atmosphere had grown tense.

"This... How is this possible!?"

Shen Xinrou’s composure had long since vanished, replaced by utter disbelief.

’Han Xiong... actually lost!’

She could almost foresee the waves this would cause if word got back to the family.

’Han Xiong, whom the Shen Family had poured all its resources into supporting, had actually lost to Chen Qing...’

Her gaze was locked on the stage—Han Xiong was unconscious and being hurriedly carried off by his fellow disciples.

Meanwhile, Chen Qing calmly withdrew his spear, as if he had just done something trivial.

Shen Xinrou’s lips parted slightly, but in the end, she was speechless.

As for Shen Xinyue, her beautiful eyes were wide with shock, and she seemed to be frozen solid.

’Han Xiong lost!? Chen Qing won?!’

The result was like a sudden, vicious slap to her face.

She could almost hear the silent mockery from those around her, making her squirm.

In an instant, an indescribable sense of loss washed over her.

This feeling was more painful than losing a treasured possession.

Among the True Successor Candidates, Wan Shangyi remained expressionless, but a profound wariness flashed in the depths of his eyes.

Liu Yun’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. The way she looked at Chen Qing had completely changed, devoid of any previous contempt.

Qian Baole snapped his folding fan shut with a CLACK. "Triple Momentum... a physique like that... This Junior Brother Chen sure hides his strength well. Things are about to get a lot more interesting from now on."

Wu Anren’s eyes glinted as he thought to himself, ’What a piece of work, this Chen Qing! I had intended to use Han Xiong to gauge his strength, but I never thought he’d turn Han Xiong into a stepping stone instead... With this, Han Xiong’s prestige will plummet, which is an unexpected bonus. But this Chen Qing... His potential and threat level both need to be reassessed. I absolutely cannot underestimate him in the future.’

’Fortunately, the connection I forged with him before was a positive one.’

Luo Qianjue’s heart stirred. Watching Chen Qing’s back, he felt a strange sense of familiarity for some unknown reason.

Meng Qianxue stared blankly at the upright figure on the Seven-Star Platform, a tempest already raging in her heart.

The stunning strike that fused the Triple Spear Technique, the powerful physique that withstood the Double Hammers, and finally, that incomparably domineering Unparalleled Spear Skill... each scene replayed in her mind.

"He’s actually... gotten this strong..." she whispered.

She had originally thought Chen Qing accepted the challenge out of youthful arrogance, a desperate attempt to save face. She never imagined he truly possessed the terrifying power to overcome a gap in Realms!

’Thinking back on my own recent despair and despondency, holing myself up... compared to the Chen Qing on that stage, how laughable and pathetic am I!’

She subconsciously clenched her fists so tightly that her nails nearly dug into her palms.

’So what if I lost once?’

’So what if Lu Chenming is powerful?’

’Am I just going to stay down like this and let all my past efforts and pride go to waste?’

On the other side, Luo Chengxuan’s expression remained as serene as a gentle breeze and light clouds, as if the event had not caused the slightest ripple in his heart.

However, in the depths of his seemingly calm and placid eyes, a trace of amazement flickered.

’What an incredible Chen Qing! Fusing Triple Momentum into his Spear Technique, simultaneously cultivating such a profound Body Refining Technique, and even using the True Martial Demon-Vibrating Spear to such a degree... His talent, his temperament, and his forbearance are all of the highest caliber. Give him time, and he is destined for greater things.’

He marveled inwardly. The potential Chen Qing had displayed in this battle far exceeded his previous estimates.

’A pity, what a true pity... Such a fine piece of uncut jade, yet he had to join the True Martial Lineage. If he were in my Mystic Sun Lineage, his future achievements would be limitless. Now... heh, a pearl has been cast into darkness. His path ahead will be fraught with hardship.’

Qu River stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his expression as calm as still water.

He stared intently at Chen Qing, who stood with his spear withdrawn, and a feeling of sheer exultation almost burst from his chest.

Chen Qing’s action was not just about winning a wagered duel. It was a fierce counterattack against the Mystic Sun Lineage’s suppression in front of the entire sect, winning back face for him, Qu River, and for the entire True Martial Lineage!

’This boy’s potential is far more astonishing than I ever imagined!’

Qu River’s thoughts raced. Originally, his hope for Chen Qing was merely to display sufficient resilience and potential in this battle, to lose with honor.

He had never, ever expected Chen Qing to give him such a massive surprise by actually managing to defeat Han Xiong.

Several disciples from the Mystic Sun Lineage rushed onto the Seven-Star Platform. They helped up the unconscious, blood-soaked Han Xiong, stuffed a Healing Elixir into his mouth, and used their True Astral Force to help him absorb its medicinal properties.

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