Above the Great Dao
Chapter 649 - 294: Chen Tang’s Suitcase

Chapter 649: Chapter 294: Chen Tang’s Suitcase

The young master’s flame spell just now was extremely impressive, burning twelve targets in succession, causing many people outside the field to shout ’young master, young master,’ their voices growing in magnitude.

Yet, when Chen Shi displayed his skill, East Mountain was filled with yellow flags, and every target on the mountain was hit, instantly silencing the clamor outside.

Because Chen Shi’s performance was more difficult and more dazzling than the young master’s flame spell!

Compared to Chen Shi, the young master’s spell was like a mere grain of rice encountering the brilliance of the sun and moon, incomparable!

Suddenly, a scholar shouted loudly: "Master Chen!"

Then someone in the martial arts arena responded: "Master Chen!"

"Master Chen!" "Master Chen!"

The noise grew louder and louder, with as many as three to four hundred scholars shouting, gradually attracting many outsiders to join in, their voices merging into a torrent that even the Divine Mechanism Camp soldiers, holding up silencing signs, could not quell.

The Vice Ministers of the Ministry of Rites, responsible for this martial arts exam, heard the people’s shouting and saw the mountain covered in yellow flags, and couldn’t help but frown.

Chen Shi had used the broken stones from the arena to hit every target on the mountain. Each scholar had six targets, with twelve scholars being tested at a time, totaling seventy-two targets!

Such precision control was even more astonishing than the young master’s performance, completely overshadowing the young master’s prominence!

They had been instructed to create momentum for the young master, but now, there was no way to do so.

Instead, Chen Shi’s momentum was becoming more and more vigorous.

"This matter must be reported to Chief of Staff Fei!"

The Right Vice Minister of the Ministry of Rites was just about to say this when he saw Chief of Staff Fei standing not far away, frowning at the scene, clearly finding it troublesome as well.

Chen Shi had completely stolen the young master’s thunder, and even if the young master achieved the top scorer, it probably wouldn’t cause much of a stir.

The young master, with an unchanged expression, left the martial arts arena and returned to Xiexiu Hall.

Inside Xiexiu Hall, Long Shi Shui Xuanzhi, Middle Scholar Qin Su, Fan Peng, Sacrificial Wine Dou Qi, Huang Yue, and others were all present, their expressions grave; clearly, what had happened in the Divine Machine Camp Martial Arts Arena had not escaped their attention.

The glory that should have belonged to the young master was this moment taken by Chen Shi, a significant blow to the people of Fuzheng Pavilion.

"You needn’t worry."

The young master sat down and said calmly, "What Chen Shi displayed was the Xu Family’s Ten Thousand Miles Flying Sword Technique, a spell that the Xu Family has also taught me. What Chen Shi can do, I can do as well. He merely took advantage of going last, which made him stand out more in this round."

Qin Su seriously said: "Young master, even when a lion fights a rabbit, it uses its full strength. Although your cultivation and strength are higher, you must not be careless."

The young master nodded gently and said, "I will go to cultivate first." With that, he entered Shui Xuanzhi’s Void Great Realm.

Everyone’s gaze fell on Shui Xuanzhi’s face.

Qin Su asked, "Brother Dao, what do you think of Chen Shi’s spell?"

Shui Xuanzhi said, "His cultivation progress is faster than I anticipated. In three months, his cultivation level will surely catch up with the young master! But in terms of strength, it might be sooner!"

Everyone frowned.

"Currently, Zao Wu has left the Western Capital."

Fan Peng suddenly said, "The corpse cloud is not present. With just Chen Tang, it is difficult to protect Chen Shi."

Everyone frowned, and Vice Minister Wei Xize said, "If we kill Chen Shi, Zao Wu would come for revenge."

"Don’t kill him. Severely injure him so he cannot compete with the young master."

Fan Peng said, "As long as he is injured and unable to perform at full strength, it will neither alarm the demon hidden in his Sea of Consciousness nor disturb Zao Wu."

Everyone exchanged glances and nodded: "Feasible."

Qin Su said, "Chen Shi will sleep at the Chen Mansion tonight. Attacking the Chen Mansion would require dealing with Chen Tang, and possibly Eunuch Feng Tianhuan and Minister Zhang Fuzheng. Underestimating the enemy is not an option; just the people of Fuzheng Pavilion may not be able to break into the Chen Mansion!"

Shui Xuanzhi opened his eyes and said, "Then we need to mobilize support for the young master. We act boldly, and they will assist us."

"When should we act?"

"Tonight at midnight!"

Chen Shi had just exited the Divine Machine Camp Martial Arts Arena when a familiar voice called out to him.

"Hey, Chen Family brother!"

Hu Feifei stood proudly outside the camp, with a triumphant look. "Did you see that? I hit the farthest target; I’m sure to secure the top scorer! Even if I can’t be the top scorer, I can still be among the top three!"

Chen Shi approached and asked, "The Imperial Examination forbids Demon Cultivators from participating. How did you manage to sneak in?"

"Of course, it’s thanks to the clan leader."

Hu Feifei laughed, "Is there a high-ranking official’s family in the Western Capital without a few fox spirits? Although we the Fox Clan have few high officials, there are many in those households. A little whisper, and I was let in. I aim to be the first female top scorer of the Fox Clan!"

Chen Shi asked, "Haven’t you found your ideal husband yet?"

"Not yet!"

Hu Feifei seemed a bit troubled but quickly revitalized, laughing, "I don’t want to think about it. If I can’t find a scholar who can become the top scorer, I’ll get the title myself and be called grandma back home."

Her ambition is simple: to become the grandma that the young foxes of the Fox Clan talk about, gaining the respect of the fox spirits.

"Where’s Nannan?" Chen Shi asked.

"Your father is taking care of her."

The two of them looked around and soon found Chen Tang, indeed holding Nannan.

The boatman father and daughter were also nearby, watching Chen Tang nervously, fearful he might drop the little King Yan.

"Young Master Chen, we have almost recovered from our injuries and can now go to the underworld to retrieve your mother’s soul," said the boat aunt.

Chen Shi was overjoyed, bowing deeply as he said, "Thank you both very much."

He bowed low to the ground, and the two hurriedly returned the salute.

Chen Tang was also immensely excited, putting down Nannan, and kowtowed to the two. "The safety of my wife relies on the kindness of you benefactors!"