The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 878: Revised: Chapter 878 Selection of Combatants

Chu Zhen is the Deputy Commander of the Battle Camp, holding a rank second only to the Commander within the camp.

Being ridiculed by a young man in public, he obviously couldn’t tolerate it.

Primordial energy surged through his body on the spot, rendering the entire atmosphere in the Council Hall tense and hostile. It appeared he truly intended to teach Jing Yan a lesson.

”Chu Zhen, try making a move!” Chu Lianxing also suddenly stood up, glaring angrily at Chu Zhen.

”Mother, don’t be angry. Let this Chu Zhen guy try. I’d like to see how he plans to teach me!” Jing Yan stood there, chuckling lightly as he spoke.

A mere Saint Realm First Stage martial artist — why would Jing Yan take him seriously?

Jing Yan already harbored some resentment towards the Chu Family. Although he knew his grandfather had painstakingly protected him and the Jing Family, how could the grievances his mother endured over the years be ignored?

Even though his mother Chu Lianxing hadn’t spoken of it to him, Jing Yan wasn’t foolish enough to think she had been living well all these years. If she had been living well in the Chu Family main household in Feiyu City, why would she come to the Chu Family Camp in the Chaotic Land?

Even here in the Chu Family Camp, these bastards still looked down on his mother. Even the guards dared to point fingers at Chu Lianxing’s actions.

If Chu Zhen really dared to strike, Jing Yan would absolutely not hold back. He would ruthlessly beat him on the spot, also giving a warning to others, including the Commander and other Deputy Commanders.

”You little brat, I’ll teach you how to respect your elders today!” Chu Zhen couldn’t tolerate it any longer.

”Enough!”

At this moment, the Commander gave a low shout.

”What kind of behavior is this? Chu Zhen, quiet down!” Commander Chu Xianlie scolded Chu Zhen, ”This is the Council Hall. What kind of example does this chaotic argument set?”

With the Commander’s words, Chu Zhen dared not act recklessly. He gave Jing Yan a fierce look before sitting back down.

”Jing Yan, you’re Lianxing’s son. Now that you’re in the Battle Camp, sit down as well,” Chu Xianlie said to Jing Yan, his tone softened a bit.

”Also, Jing Yan, you need to mind your manners in the future. Even though you’re Lianxing’s son, you must respect your elders in the family. Besides, Chu Zhen is the Deputy Commander of the camp. His words may be harsh, but you cannot openly defy him,” Chu Xianlie continued.

Jing Yan frowned, shot a glance at Chu Xianlie, and was about to retort. But after thinking, he held back; this Commander seemed decent enough.

”Lianxing, it’s unsuitable for Jing Yan to remain here. The Chaotic Land is too dangerous, and even in our Chu Family Camp, there is no absolute safety. Once the meeting is over, arrange to send him back to the family main household in Feiyu City,” Chu Xianlie said to Chu Lianxing.

Jing Yan frowned again, but he walked forward and found a random place to sit down.

”Now, let’s discuss today’s business.”

”The agreed date with the Jade Book Sect is approaching, and we have selected our representatives. Today, we shall finalize this matter,” Chu Xianlie said slowly, looking around at everyone.

”Chu Qingyao, Chu Dongxiong, and Huang Yishan - their abilities are quite good. I think they can do it,” a Deputy Commander immediately said, ”Lord Commander, I believe we should confirm these three to fight! In such a short time, we can’t find better martial artists below the Saint Realm than these three.”

In the literary duel between the Chu Family and the Jade Book Sect, the rules required each side to send three martial artists below the Saint Realm to compete in three rounds. The winner of two out of three rounds would gain the right to mine the new mineral source.

”I also believe these three are suitable,” Chu Zhen nodded in agreement.

”Vice Commander Lianxing, what do you think?” Chu Xianlie asked Chu Lianxing.

”I don’t object to Chu Qingyao and Huang Yishan fighting, but Chu Dongxiong’s strength is somewhat lacking. Although he is at the Dao Emperor Realm Peak, he hasn’t been at this level for long, and his realm is unstable. He is much weaker than Chu Qingyao and Huang Yishan. If he fights, the round he participates in will almost certainly be a loss,” Chu Lianxing frowned and shook her head.

”It’s true that Chu Dongxiong’s strength is a bit lacking. But the time is short, and we don’t have the opportunity to bring in stronger Dao Emperor Realm Peak young masters from the family main household,” Chu Xianlie said, furrowing his brow.

”Vice Commander Lianxing said that I would certainly lose. So, according to Vice Commander Lianxing, do you have a better candidate in mind? If you do, I have no objection to stepping down,” said a young martial artist, standing up and smiling at Chu Lianxing.

This was Chu Dongxiong, the grandson of a highly esteemed elder of the Chu Family.

Chu Dongxiong came to the Chu Family Camp with the purpose of earning merits.

Though the Battle Camp in the Chaotic Land is dangerous, it’s also a good place for Chu Family’s young masters to earn merits. Spending a few years in the camp not only to gain experience but upon returning to the family main household, they would be regarded differently and get more family resources and better training.

This time, representing the family in the literary duel against the Jade Book Sect, participants would also receive high rewards, regardless of victory or defeat.

Therefore, Chu Dongxiong obviously wanted to compete. In a literary duel, unlike a life-or-death fight, if he couldn’t win, he could just admit defeat.

”Heh heh...”

”Vice Commander Lianxing has always disagreed with Chu Dongxiong participating. I think I know the reason now!”

”Vice Commander Lianxing, did you plan for your son to arrive on time and for him to compete?” Chu Zhen said sarcastically, looking at Jing Yan.

”However, if your son Jing Yan isn’t even at the Dao Emperor Realm, having him represent the Chu Family in combat would be inappropriate, wouldn’t it? Besides, if his skills are too weak, would he simply surrender upon entering the stage? And if he doesn’t immediately surrender when the opponent attacks, he could be killed on the spot without us having time to intervene!” Chu Zhen said with a sarcastic tone.

Chu Dongxiong was the candidate Chu Zhen firmly supported due to his close relationship with the elder of the Chu Family, who was also closely associated with Chu Dongxiong. Chu Dongxiong’s safety was under Chu Zhen’s protection in the Chu Family Camp.

Chu Lianxing frowned deeply.

Her lack of support for Chu Dongxiong was genuinely without personal bias. Truly, Chu Dongxiong’s strength was indeed weaker. However, she did not have a better candidate to recommend.

”Jing Yan does not meet the requirements,” Chu Lianxing said.

Jing Yan is a Saint Realm martial artist, whereas participants must be below the Saint Realm.

”Since Jing Yan is unsuitable, who does Vice Commander Lianxing suggest? If you name someone better than Chu Dongxiong, we will naturally have no objections!” Chu Zhen pressed.

”Heh, I think Vice Commander Lianxing simply wants Chu Qingyao and Huang Yishan to fight alone?” Chu Dongxiong sneered with narrowed eyes.