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Chapter 697 - 693: Beaten Bare · Oct 14, 2026

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651 Chapter 651 - 647: Heavenly Demon 2026-10-14
652 Chapter 652 - 648: Nine Transitions 2026-10-14
653 Chapter 653 - 649: Spirit Transformation 2026-10-14
654 Chapter 654 - 650: Guidance 2026-10-14
655 Chapter 655 - 651: Discovery 2026-10-14
656 Chapter 656 - 652: Divine Inscription 2026-10-14
657 Chapter 657 - 653: Spiritual Abyss 2026-10-14
658 Chapter 658 - 654: Illusion 2026-10-14
659 Chapter 659 - 655: Brought Back 2026-10-14
660 Chapter 660 - 656: Soul Search 2026-10-14
661 Chapter 661 - 657: Demon Sect 2026-10-14
662 Chapter 662 - 658: Transformation 2026-10-14
663 Chapter 663 - 659: Reward 2026-10-14
664 Chapter 664 - 660: Transforming Intent 2026-10-14
665 Chapter 665 - 661: True Martial 2026-10-14
666 Chapter 666 - 662: Venting His Anger 2026-10-14
667 Chapter 667 - 663: Karma Stone 2026-10-14
668 Chapter 668 - 664: The Intent 2026-10-14
669 Chapter 669 - 665: A Solution 2026-10-14
670 Chapter 670 - 666: Nobility 2026-10-14
671 Chapter 671 - 667: Devotion 2026-10-14
672 Chapter 672 - 668: Soul Pearl 2026-10-14
673 Chapter 673 - 669: Undying 2026-10-14
674 Chapter 674 - 670: Disintegration 2026-10-14
675 Chapter 675 - 671: Ingenious Application 2026-10-14
676 Chapter 676 - 672: Strengthened Soul 2026-10-14
677 Chapter 677 - 673: Yielding Merit 2026-10-14
678 Chapter 678 - 674: Take Action 2026-10-14
679 Chapter 679 - 675: Treasure Bead 2026-10-14
680 Chapter 680 - 676: Comprehension 2026-10-14
681 Chapter 681 - 677: Teaching 2026-10-14
682 Chapter 682 - 678: Second Transitions 2026-10-14
683 Chapter 683 - 679: Stealing the Prize 2026-10-14
684 Chapter 684 - 680: Possibilities 2026-10-14
685 Chapter 685 - 681: Peace of Mind 2026-10-14
686 Chapter 686 - 682: Envoys Arrive 2026-10-14
687 Chapter 687 - 683: The Candidate 2026-10-14
688 Chapter 688 - 684: Copying 2026-10-14
689 Chapter 689 - 685: Treasure Clothes 2026-10-14
690 Chapter 690 - 686: Bonding with a Master 2026-10-14
691 Chapter 691 - 687: Demon Crystal 2026-10-14
692 Chapter 692 - 688: Asking for Help 2026-10-14
693 Chapter 693 - 689: Changes 2026-10-14
694 Chapter 694 - 690: Counterattack 2026-10-14
695 Chapter 695 - 691: Fought to a Draw 2026-10-14
696 Chapter 696 - 692: Battle Again 2026-10-14
697 Chapter 697 - 693: Beaten Bare 2026-10-14
698 Chapter 698 - 694: Treasure Bead 2026-10-14
699 Chapter 699 - 695: Moved Up 2026-10-14
700 Chapter 700 - 696: Ingenious Uses 2026-10-14

Chapter 697: Chapter 693: Beaten Bare

Chu Zhiyuan’s voice spread like the tide rising, slowly and inexorably, reaching everywhere and penetrating every corner.

Everyone on Four Directions Pavilion Street heard it and knew about it.

Cheng Yunzheng and Cheng Yunqi, who were talking inside the house, were startled, as well as two young men in purple robes.

Cheng Yunzheng frowned.

His face turned pale, and his expression became somber. He turned and approached the window, looking out below.

At the same time, the window lattices facing the street opened one after another.

The tavern patrons poked their heads out, and even the storyteller in the teahouse dropped his clapper and squeezed to the railing to watch the commotion.

Pedestrians on both sides of the street turned to look, surrounding Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan stood on the street below, looking up at him with a grin.

The people around him made way.

Chu Zhiyuan stood alone in a large empty circle, three meters in diameter.

Standing at the center, Chu Zhiyuan smiled at Cheng Yunzheng and said, ”Fifth Prince, Sixth Prince, dare to come down and fight?”

Cheng Yunqi also came to the window, looking at Chu Zhiyuan on the street, sneering, ”Chu Liezhao, what madness is this?!”

With so many people gathered to watch the spectacle, from upstairs it was clear more and more people were coming to see the excitement.

Chu Zhiyuan’s earlier words were too clear; a royal rivalry naturally attracted attention.

If it were merely a brawl between common martial arts enthusiasts, people wouldn’t be this excited.

Chu Zhiyuan said aloud, ”Sixth Prince, are you afraid to make a move?”

”How despicable!” Cheng Yunqi sneered with gritted teeth.

Chu Zhiyuan replied, ”Despicable? This is a fair and open challenge, responding to your desire for a duel at the Imperial Palace banquet!”

”You...” Cheng Yunqi pointed at him but was eventually speechless.

Reflecting on it, it seemed there was nothing truly deceitful.

It was just that after a previous skirmish, we thought he’d retreated, but suddenly he came back for revenge.

Evidently, he hadn’t exerted himself earlier; it was just a probe.

This time, he’s confident enough to issue the challenge publicly.

He intends to defeat us in front of everyone, truly spiteful.

Chu Zhiyuan said, ”If you’re afraid, then admit in front of everyone that you’re convinced, not my match, and I’ll spare you!”

Then he shook his head and said, ”With your skills, you dare to steal my woman? Truly ridiculous, overestimating yourself!”

Cheng Yunqi said, ”Chu Liezhao, the Twelfth Princess isn’t your woman yet!”

Chu Zhiyuan retorted, ”Enough nonsense, fight or not?”

”...Fine!” Cheng Yunqi agreed through clenched teeth.

Chu Zhiyuan laughed, ”That’s the spirit of a prince; hurry up!”

Everyone became more excited; the battle was finally happening!

Cheng Yunqi snorted, ”Wait!”

He turned to look at Cheng Yunzheng.

In the bright lights, Cheng Yunzheng’s pale face showed a somber hue.

He slowly said, ”At this point, all we can do is accept the challenge, let’s go!”

A young man in a purple robe said, ”Fifth Prince, let me go first.”

Cheng Yunzheng looked at him.

The young man in purple said, ”The Ninth Prince is surely prepared this time, likely understands Your Highness’s strengths and weaknesses.”

When Chu Liezhao was around, the Fifth Prince appeared unconcerned and adept.

Originally thinking he could deceive Chu Liezhao.

But once Chu Liezhao left, the Fifth Prince immediately showed his true colors, exposing weakness.

Chu Liezhao surely realized this later, feeling deceived, hence his return.

But when he retreated, it was likely close to the limit, feeling unable to win.

Thus, now Chu Liezhao and the Fifth Prince are on par, just a slight difference.

If we wear him down a bit more, making him unable to strike again, the Fifth Prince can easily claim victory.

Cheng Yunzheng said sternly, ”This time it’s in front of so many people, a battle of attrition is too disgraceful.”

”Then...”

”Fifth brother, let me go first.” Cheng Yunqi said solemnly, ”I’ll wear him down a bit, maybe even defeat him directly!”

”You...” Cheng Yunzheng pondered.

Cheng Yunqi said, ”My swordsmanship may not be as good, but my hand skills are strong, and he hasn’t experienced my hand skills!”

His Great Auspicious Divine Palm has reached the Divinity Transformation Level, with strong power too.

Though not as good as the Fifth Brother’s Heavenly Inquiry Sword, it’s enough to deal with that guy.

The power of the Heavenly Inquiry Sword lies in its unpredictability, impossible to evade.

Chu Liezhao, standing stationary, relying on Treasure Armor defense, for such a situation, the Great Auspicious Divine Palm and the Heavenly Inquiry Sword are no different.

”Hmm...” Cheng Yunzheng pondered for a moment, then slowly said, ”Alright, give it a try first, see if you can defeat him.”

”Watch me!” Cheng Yunqi said confidently, ”This time I’ll surely beat him to a pulp.”

”Sixth Prince, if there’s an opportunity, don’t hesitate...” a young man in a purple robe lightly gestured across his throat with his hand.

Cheng Yunqi solemnly nodded, ”Hm, let’s see if there’s a chance!”

Chu Zhiyuan stood amidst the crowd on the street, clearly aware of the situation above.

He heard their words distinctly.

A cold smile played at the corner of his lips.

Li Yuzhen stood close to Chu Zhiyuan in the crowd, alert for any potential chaos or assassination attempt.

Four guards from the Prince Mansion stood in the crowd as well, vigilantly scanning the surroundings.

Someone in the crowd shouted, ”Ninth Prince, give the Sixth Prince from Yuanzhen Dynasty a good beating!”

”Yeah, beat them well, let them know not to compete with Your Highness for the woman!”

Chu Zhiyuan glanced at them and sneered, ”You sure are well-informed!”

”Hehe, Ninth Prince, we’ve all heard about it, those Princes from Yuanzhen Dynasty are too loathsome!”

”Absolutely, Ninth Prince, if you marry the Twelfth Princess from Phoenix Dynasty, it would greatly enhance the prestige of our Yujing; absolutely cannot let the Yuanzhen Prince snatch her!”

”Those insolent fools, it’s purely self-humiliation, beat them hard!”

”Yeah, beat him!”

...

The crowd’s discussion surged like waves, noisy and incessant.

Cheng Yunqi leaped out of the window, suspended briefly in the air, then floated down gracefully.

The moonlight was like water, the glow from countless lanterns shone on his bright yellow robe.

The bright yellow light shimmered.

People widened their eyes, gazing at the shining Cheng Yunqi, feeling that at this moment, Cheng Yunqi was exceptionally dazzling.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted, ”Just flaunting for attention!”

His soft snort sounded like a thunder shock, echoing in everyone’s ears.

Their minds cleared immediately.

Looking at Cheng Yunqi again, he didn’t appear as dazzling as before.

Just a young man in a yellow robe.

Chu Zhiyuan sneered, ”Sixth Prince, are you going to make a move?”

Cheng Yunqi landed three meters away from him, smiled arrogantly, ”To deal with you, there’s no need for my Fifth Brother.”

Chu Zhiyuan sneered, ”You brothers are truly shameless, knowing your Fifth Brother is not my match, you resort to a relay fight!”

”You can choose not to challenge.” Cheng Yunqi dismissed him, ”Since you’re challenging the two of us, why waste words! Come on!”

Chu Zhiyuan smirked, ”High-sounding words, alright, then let’s test your Heavenly Inquiry Sword!”

”I’ll use the Great Auspicious Divine Palm!” Cheng Yunqi snorted, ”Take my palm!”

He suddenly crossed his palms, his left palm making a seal, while his right palm pushed forward flatly.

A clear hand seal appeared in front of Chu Zhiyuan.

Chu Zhiyuan flashed like a phantom, appearing before Cheng Yunqi, his right palm glowed, a white light crashed into Cheng Yunqi’s chest.

Cheng Yunqi flew out instantly.

Chu Zhiyuan snorted and punched repeatedly.

”Bang bang bang bang...”

Cheng Yunqi flew back and forth in the air, looking disheveled.

But Chu Zhiyuan’s expression remained stern, not relaxing.

This Cheng Yunqi was wearing treasure armor; the Great Brightness Fist Power landed on him without causing serious injuries.

It likely reduced ninety percent of the power, leaving only ten percent on Cheng Yunqi.

No wonder they dared to come to the Imperial City to kill me, they have treasures.

Unsure what kind of treasure they have for protection, it must be forced out.

With this thought, he suddenly accelerated, swiftly like a ghost.

As Cheng Yunqi landed, unable to dodge, Chu Zhiyuan’s fists struck him squarely.

”Bang!” Cheng Yunqi’s entire body brightened, emitting a muffled sound, followed by his clothes shredding, scattering everywhere.

Chu Zhiyuan floated back, narrowly dodging a sharp air current.

He broke into a cold sweat.

Fortunately, his instincts warned him, allowing him to barely dodge that sharp current.

”Haha...”

The onlookers burst into laughter.

Cheng Yunqi was unexpectedly stark naked, all his clothes shattered.

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