After bidding farewell to Ouyang Ling, Chu Xinghe returned to the Spirit Crane Palace. As soon as he got back to his room, Senior Brother Feng called him over.

"Junior Brother Xinghe, there's news from Martial Emperor City. Their disciples will soon come to our Grand Sky Sect for the annual disciple competition!"

Hearing this news, Chu Xinghe's gloom from the past few days vanished.

Senior Brother Feng never disappoints.

That Ma Liang is a complete nuisance. Both bring news, but look at Senior Brother Feng and then look at Ma Liang!

Senior Brother Feng always brings good news, while Ma Liang's news is always heart-wrenching!

Is Martial Emperor City finally coming?

Junior Brother Zheng Yu, last year I accidentally defeated the three of you with one sword. That was my fault, I, Chu Xinghe, was inconsiderate.

Junior Brother Zheng Yu, rest assured, if you dare to come this year, I'll arrange some under-the-table manipulation for you, so you can leave happily and return joyfully.

In our Grand Sky Sect, there's absolutely no chance of failure for you.

Senior Brother Feng briefly introduced the situation of Martial Emperor City.

It's amazing what you learn when you hear about it.

This time, besides the already famous Mo Kai, the other two outstanding disciples from Martial Emperor City are actually the other two from the three I defeated in one stroke.

Isn't that a coincidence!

Hearing this, Chu Xinghe was moved to tears.

See, I do have an eye for talent. The strength of the three is indeed extraordinary. They were expelled from Grand Sky City by me and directly joined Martial Emperor City, becoming the top three of their generation?

Now, they must be dreaming of trampling Grand Sky Sect underfoot.

Back then, Grand Sky Sect was indifferent to me, and now the three of us are beyond your reach.

Chu Xinghe was so excited he could hardly contain himself.

Isn't this the standard underdog story?

The three, bearing the shame of Grand Sky City, come to Grand Sky Sect and then crush the younger generation of Grand Sky Sect?

Is there a more explosive topic than this?

If Grand Sky Sect loses to Martial Emperor City, it would already be explosive news, but if they lose to the three I defeated!

Chu Xinghe already had the headline in mind!

Shocking! Chu Xinghe was blind to miss the three great talents!

If the three win, the shock department of all sects would take off on the spot, and the shock department that I've beaten so many times would go all out to blacken me and Grand Sky Sect!

Is there anything more thrilling than an underdog story?

I'm already fired up.

Martial Emperor City, rest assured, this time I, Chu Xinghe, will definitely help you soar!

Senior Brother Feng, with a worried look, described how outstanding the three from Martial Emperor City were.

Not only did Mo Kai comprehend the Peerless Overlord Sword, but the other two were also exceptionally talented, as if they were cheating.

It's said that City Lord Cheng Xiaotian of Martial Emperor City was grinning from ear to ear.

Your Grand Sky Sect has three hundred talents from Muyue Nation, but my Martial Emperor City has the top three!

Now the outside world says Mo Kai is second only to Zheng Yu, a peerless genius among the younger generation. Doesn't that just rub Mu Bai's face in the dirt?

What bullshit three hundred talents from Muyue Nation, they're nothing in front of the three.

Martial Emperor City even declared that this year they would definitely avenge their past humiliation. Last year, you had Chu Xinghe, and we lost willingly. This year, how will your Grand Sky Sect stop us?

Hearing this declaration, Chu Xinghe was thrilled.

Senior Brother Feng was initially worried because the outside world generally favored Martial Emperor City. After all, the three had a reputation, and their previous abilities and talents demonstrated their formidable nature.

Senior Brother Feng was very concerned about whether Grand Sky Sect could withstand Martial Emperor City's offensive this time, but seeing Junior Brother Xinghe's cheerful demeanor, Feng was reassured.

Indeed! Junior Brother Xinghe must have foreseen all of this. Although he can't take action himself this time, he must have a plan.

"By the way, Junior Brother Xinghe, besides Martial Emperor City, there's another group coming this time."

"Is it the Heavenly Medicine Palace again?" Chu Xinghe was startled, don't joke!

"It's not the Heavenly Medicine Palace, it's people from the Hundred Refinements Valley."

"Hundred Refinements Valley?" Chu Xinghe was puzzled.

"Yes, Hundred Refinements Valley is currently the strongest sect in crafting spirit weapons. They have always cooperated with our Grand Sky Sect, and it was them who proposed the price increase last time."

Senior Brother Feng carefully explained the situation with Hundred Refinements Valley, and Chu Xinghe was overjoyed after hearing it.

It turns out that Hundred Refinements Valley thought Grand Sky Sect would eventually compromise on the price increase, but they never expected Grand Sky Sect to be so firm, directly choosing the Ouyang Family.

How could Hundred Refinements Valley be happy losing such a big client as Grand Sky Sect?

Coincidentally, the World Artifact Refining Conference will soon be held at Hundred Refinements Valley, and they are here to deliver invitations for the conference, naturally inviting the Ouyang Family.

But anyone with a bit of sense knows that Hundred Refinements Valley's visit is not just about delivering invitations.

Do you need to deliver invitations in person? Couldn't you just send a subordinate?

Why come when Martial Emperor City and Grand Sky Sect disciples are about to compete? And specifically mention the Ouyang Family.

It's clearly to establish authority, to use the Ouyang Family as an example, to tell Grand Sky Sect, look... the Ouyang Family you chose is nothing, we, Hundred Refinements Valley, are the true gods!

Senior Brother Feng sighed when he heard this bad news, thinking of the constant explosions from the Ouyang Family's furnaces.

But Chu Xinghe almost performed a congratulatory dance for Senior Brother Feng on the spot.

Is this bad news?

This is clearly a double blessing!

Doesn't he know the level of those from the Ouyang Family? He listens to their furnace explosions for recovery every day.

Speaking of Hundred Refinements Valley, it has countless ties with the Ouyang Family.

It's said that the first Valley Master of Hundred Refinements Valley was a traitor from the Ouyang Family?

Oh my... is there anything more exciting?

The traitor left the family, founded Hundred Refinements Valley, and eventually trampled the Ouyang Family underfoot, becoming the number one artifact refining sect!

Now, just as the Ouyang Family is showing some promise, Hundred Refinements Valley steps in to kick them back into the valley. Just hearing it is exhilarating.

Chu Xinghe was moved to tears.

Hundred Refinements Valley, I, Chu Xinghe, support you.

The Ouyang Family wants to rise? Wants to turn the tide? That can't happen.

Come quickly, rub the Ouyang siblings into the ground, don't pity them just because they're the only direct descendants left.

Please represent justice and light to punish the Ouyang Family!

In one day, a double blessing, Chu Xinghe's heart was already singing congratulations on getting rich!

Senior Brother Feng understands me the best, Senior Brother Feng always brings me hope.

With Martial Emperor City and Hundred Refinements Valley both here, how could I possibly lose this time!

Grand Sky Sect first loses to Martial Emperor City, the three make a comeback, then Hundred Refinements Valley steadily crushes the Ouyang Family.

If these two pieces of news are released together, Chu Xinghe knows the whole world would celebrate with fireworks.

Chu Xinghe shook off his days of depression and was instantly revitalized.

With Martial Emperor City and Hundred Refinements Valley supporting me, how can the sect not decline, how can great things not be accomplished?

That night, Chu Xinghe was so excited he could hardly sleep, laughing uncontrollably even in his dreams.

The next morning, Chu Xinghe didn't even bother with the kitchen and went straight to the Artifact Refining Palace, where the familiar and pleasant sound of explosions constantly reminded him of the Ouyang Family's stability.

Yesterday, he specifically instructed Senior Brother Feng not to tell the Artifact Refining Palace about Hundred Refinements Valley's visit.

What if they rebound after hearing it? I must catch them off guard, leave them utterly confused.

Senior Brother Feng nodded solemnly after hearing his words, "Junior Brother Xinghe, you're thoughtful, we can't give the Ouyang Family too much pressure in advance."

"I wish you prosperity... I wish you brilliance... hey..." Chu Xinghe strolled to the kitchen, devouring four bowls of braised pork with three rice dumplings.

Indeed, when in a good mood, one's appetite increases. A few days ago, when he was depressed, he could only eat three bowls of braised pork with two rice dumplings for breakfast, feeling like he had an eating disorder.

After breakfast, he made a special trip to the Medicine King Palace, instructing Mu Bai and the others that our Spirit Crane Palace follows the path of alchemy, and we can't neglect it just because we're cultivating the Great Evolution Heavenly Gold Art. We must spend more time on alchemy.

We can't give them more time to cultivate; we must keep a tight grip on them.

After instructing Mu Bai, Chu Xinghe quickly escaped the Medicine King Palace, having heard that the Great Elder was unhappy because he hadn't been refining pills lately.

If the Great Elder caught him, wouldn't he have to change his mind?

Isn't it nice to be lazy in the Skill Tower?

Moreover, with the cultivation level provided by the Ouyang Family, he's already on the verge of a breakthrough. At this rate, he should be breaking through soon, right?

This speed is still too slow. Martial Emperor City, Hundred Refinements Valley, come quickly!

Help me become a god in one leap!

Finally, under Chu Xinghe's day and night anticipation, the people from Martial Emperor City and Hundred Refinements Valley arrived as promised.

Early in the morning, Chu Xinghe donned his unique purple personal disciple robe with a touch of elegance.

The Great Elder also dressed up and personally went to the mountain gate to welcome them.

Because this time, Cheng Xiaotian personally led the team, with Zheng Yu following, bringing the three expelled by Chu Xinghe.

From this, Chu Xinghe could see that City Lord Xiaotian, like him, loved underdog stories.

Rest assured, City Lord Xiaotian, with me, Chu Xinghe, you are secure this time.

Under the guidance of the Great Elder, the people from Martial Emperor City and Hundred Refinements Valley entered Grand Sky Sect together.

Sect Master Gu Mingchao, like last year, engaged in commercial flattery with Cheng Xiaotian, basically repeating last year's pleasantries.

Saying things like our Martial Emperor City is here to seek guidance, Grand Sky Sect is our model to learn from.

Saying things like how dare we, Grand Sky Sect, instruct, let's learn from each other.

Basically, a round of humble bragging.

Chu Xinghe completely ignored the ultimate humble bragging of these two top figures, his gaze falling directly on Mo Kai and the others.

And when they saw him, each looked at him as if he were a mortal enemy, their eyes red.

Seeing these three young men full of fighting spirit, Chu Xinghe silently gave them a thumbs up.

Such good kids, rest assured, Senior Brother Xinghe has everything arranged for you.

With Senior Brother Xinghe here, your comeback is secure!