Zheng Yu bowed to Senior Brother Xinghe, "It's been a while, I've missed you greatly."

Zheng Yu, who seemed to have stepped out of a comic book, approached Chu Xinghe with a radiant smile.

However, this time Zheng Yu's appearance didn't attract as much attention as it did last year.

The female disciples of the sect seemed completely indifferent to Zheng Yu.

"Who cares about Zheng Yu! My heart belongs only to Senior Brother Xinghe! Tell Zheng Yu to show up less, I'm afraid Senior Brother Xinghe might misunderstand."

"Hello, Junior Brother Zheng Yu."

"You three, hurry up and greet Senior Brother Xinghe," Zheng Yu instructed the three behind him.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Xinghe," the three reluctantly stepped forward.

Zheng Yu was somewhat displeased with their attitude.

Chu Xinghe, on the other hand, was quite satisfied with the three's demeanor.

"I heard that Senior Brother Xinghe is the top of the younger generation, but why does it seem like his cultivation level is only at the peak of the Fourth Grade, while our Senior Brother Zheng Yu has already broken through to the Fifth Grade!"

The speaker was Mo Kai, with a sarcastic tone.

His words made the atmosphere a bit uncomfortable.

The Great Elder's previously cheerful face instantly turned sour.

Where did this wild child come from? The reason Xinghe's cultivation is stuck at the Fourth Grade is because he's been busy with sect affairs. Xinghe is destined to lead the entire sect in the future.

How can he be compared to someone like Zheng Yu, who has nothing to do but cultivate all day?

Besides, although Xinghe is still at the peak of the Fourth Grade, his combat strength is formidable. You can ask your Senior Brother Zheng Yu; he could talk about it all night.

The Great Elder looked displeased.

Chu Xinghe smiled.

As expected of a disciple I expelled, coming in with guns blazing, what a good person!

You're absolutely right, I'm not as good as your Senior Brother Zheng Yu. Go ahead, crown him as the top of the younger generation, and notify all sects' shock departments that Chu Xinghe has been surpassed by Zheng Yu, and the Grand Sky Sect has lost its top spot. That would be perfect.

"Junior Brother Mo Kai is right, my cultivation indeed doesn't match up to Junior Brother Zheng Yu. I'll work hard to break through soon."

Chu Xinghe spoke with a smile, but as soon as he finished, a wave of spiritual power suddenly emanated from him.

The sudden wave of spiritual power caused a brief commotion, but it quickly stabilized.

Once stabilized, everyone looked at Chu Xinghe...

Did he break through?

Yes... just like that, damn it!

Thanks to the continuous supply from the Ouyang Family these days, he had already reached the critical point for breaking through to the Fifth Grade. According to Chu Xinghe's estimation, it would take about three to five days.

But now, things had clearly deviated. It seemed that Ouyang Ming had done something today, and he unexpectedly broke through at this moment?

The scene was silent for a full two and a half minutes.

Everyone looked at Chu Xinghe in confusion.

Is this what you meant by working hard to break through soon?

Isn't your speed a bit too fast?

Mo Kai was dumbfounded. He had intended to shame Chu Xinghe for having a lower grade than Senior Brother Zheng Yu, but what did it mean when you suddenly broke through on the spot?

Zheng Yu was also stunned.

Sure enough... after Mo Kai spoke, he felt something was off. How could Senior Brother Xinghe's cultivation be lower than his?

Now he understood, Senior Brother Xinghe wasn't actually weaker; he was suppressing his cultivation, not breaking through at the fastest speed.

There's a rumored cultivation method where you suppress your breakthrough to solidify your foundation, making you stronger in the future.

Yes, Senior Brother Xinghe must be using this method!

I'm not as good as Senior Brother Xinghe... Every time I'm about to break through, I can't wait to do it, but look at Senior Brother Xinghe... He doesn't show any excitement about breaking through, instead, he suppresses his cultivation. Only by being steady can one reach the peak.

Indeed, I can only live in the shadow of Senior Brother Xinghe.

The Great Elder's face was now beaming with joy.

As expected of Xinghe! That little brat dared to say Xinghe's cultivation was lacking!

Now you know, right? Xinghe's cultivation isn't lacking; he just doesn't want to break through.

Xinghe is virtuous, surely suppressing his breakthrough to avoid putting pressure on his junior brothers.

Gu Mingchao remained silent, while Cheng Xiaotian looked awkward...

Mo Kai, oh Mo Kai, are you out of your mind? I brought you to the Grand Sky Sect to help you rise, to let you trample the disciples of this generation.

But why provoke Chu Xinghe?

Are you really not afraid of death?

What kind of existence is Chu Xinghe? Your Senior Brother Zheng Yu is known as the second among the younger generation, and all the Chosen have been rubbed the wrong way by him.

But against Chu Xinghe?

I once asked Zheng Yu, if he were to fight Chu Xinghe again, how confident would he be?

Zheng Yu clearly told me... not at all, Chu Xinghe is unfathomable!

And you, Mo Kai, dare to challenge Chu Xinghe? Did a donkey kick your brain? You can rise against others, but you want to rise against Chu Xinghe? Don't you see how your Senior Brother Zheng Yu behaves like a good boy in front of Chu Xinghe?

Breaking through without a word, Chu Xinghe is indeed as Zheng Yu said, unfathomable.

The disciples of the Grand Sky Sect were now smiling at the people from Martial Emperor City, all silent.

Hmph! No wonder this guy was expelled by Senior Brother Xinghe. I used to think it was just part of Xinghe's plan, but now it seems he deserved it.

Daring to question Senior Brother Xinghe, go take a look at our Abyss of Trials; it's filled with Senior Brother Xinghe's name!

Zheng Yu pulled Mo Kai behind him and gave him a warning look, as if to say, "If you dare speak again, I'll kill you!"

Zheng Yu wasn't known as a good boy in Martial Emperor City, except in front of Senior Brother Xinghe. With anyone else, he could show what it means to be the second among the younger generation.

Mo Kai looked aggrieved, but no one paid him any attention.

"No wonder you're the top of the younger generation. Meeting you today, Xinghe is truly extraordinary."

The speaker was Ou Yunsheng, the master of Hundred Refinements Valley, which had betrayed the Ouyang Family and changed their surname from Ouyang to Ou.

"Xinghe greets Master Ou and the fellow disciples of Hundred Refinements Valley."

Chu Xinghe stepped forward to greet them, and Ou Yunsheng nodded silently. Even the disciples behind him admired Chu Xinghe.

As expected of the top of the younger generation, his demeanor and level are truly top-notch.

Look at Mo Kai... despite all the rumors of his top talent and Peerless Overlord Sword, compared to Chu Xinghe, there's no comparison; just throw him away.

We're all here to stir up trouble at the Grand Sky Sect, but at least pick a soft target!

You went straight for Chu Xinghe, thinking you're capable? Is this causing trouble or seeking death?

Look at us from Hundred Refinements Valley; we're not here to shake the Grand Sky Sect. Our target is the destitute Ouyang Family, to strike at the Grand Sky Sect through them, that's the right path.

Provoking Chu Xinghe? Mo Kai, are you tired of living?

Can't you see how obedient Zheng Yu is in front of Chu Xinghe, yet you jump out to show off? Chu Xinghe didn't even speak, and you embarrassed yourself.

The atmosphere returned to being pleasant, except for Mo Kai, who was on the verge of tears.

Chu Xinghe looked at the teary-eyed Mo Kai, almost unable to resist comforting him.

Junior Brother Mo Kai... it's my fault, this was completely unexpected... don't lose confidence over this little setback, Kai Kai, stand up!

Stay true to yourself; you're a man destined to rise, the top of the three. You're the one to trample the Grand Sky Sect underfoot, to lead Martial Emperor City to surpass the Grand Sky Sect.

Don't let Senior Brother Xinghe's good intentions go to waste.

The Grand Sky Sect hosted a banquet for Martial Emperor City and Hundred Refinements Valley.

Chu Xinghe sat with Zheng Yu.

Zheng Yu kept apologizing, saying Mo Kai was just a kid and asking Senior Brother Xinghe not to take it to heart.

Chu Xinghe felt a bit frustrated.

"Sect Master Gu, why hasn't the Ouyang Family come to the banquet today?" Ou Yunsheng asked.

"The Ouyang Family?" Gu Mingchao looked at the Great Elder.

The Great Elder looked at Chu Xinghe...

Chu Xinghe looked at the ground...

Yes, he had indeed forgotten to notify the Ouyang Family.

"Ahem... I didn't notify the Ouyang Family. They've been busy researching artifact refining recently, and I didn't want to disturb them."

As soon as Chu Xinghe explained, Gu Mingchao laughed, showing no dissatisfaction over the oversight, and immediately ordered someone to invite the Ouyang siblings.

Moments later, the Ouyang siblings arrived, looking disheveled from the explosion site, utterly confused.

"Ouyang Ming (Ouyang Ling) greets the Sect Master and Elders."

After greeting, the siblings looked at Ou Yunsheng.

Their gazes weren't friendly, given the well-known history between Hundred Refinements Valley and the Ouyang Family. Although it's been hundreds of years, the fact that the traitors became the top while the main family fell to begging was somewhat exciting.

"It's said you two have inherited the Cloud Piercing Hammer and Holy Heart Spirit Infusion from the Ouyang Family. Seeing you today, it's indeed extraordinary," Ou Yunsheng's words were clearly mocking the disheveled Ouyang siblings.

"Too bad it's incomplete, what a pity," Ou Yunsheng added.

"Incomplete, but your Hundred Refinements Valley doesn't have it either!" Ouyang Ling retorted boldly.

"Heh, little girl, my Hundred Refinements Valley is now the best in artifact refining, who needs those?"

"The best? Hmph! Don't worry, soon you won't be. I'll show you with my strength who truly is the best!"

Ou Yunsheng wasn't angered by the retort; instead, he found the siblings amusing.

Chu Xinghe looked at Ouyang Ling seriously. Ouyang siblings, you truly don't disappoint me. Those harsh words sound so fierce!

But as they say, the louder you shout, the harder you fall. After shouting today, the whole world will know, and when you get trampled by Hundred Refinements Valley, the damage to the sect will be even greater.

Ouyang Junior Sister, you understand me!

You said you'd surprise me, and now I feel your surprise, so surprising!

I'm satisfied... Junior Sister, don't let me down!