Chapter 8, Struggle
Now, upon seeing him approach with a fierce demeanor, one naturally knows that another good show is about to unfold
Chu Yuan glared fiercely at the other party. At this moment, he had already recalled this chubby fellow whom he had bullied since childhood, and asked, "Hasn't he been away all these years? When did he come back?"
"Why haven't I seen my parents?" Chu Yuan felt a bit puzzled, lost in thought, when he suddenly saw Chu Hao and Chu Xiao rushing in, their faces filled with anxiety and anger
Heishui City is the main city of the Twelve Cities of Yunzhou and also the residence of the Lu family, which governs Yunzhou. Tianyun Mansion is a martial arts training ground established by the Lu family specifically for the cultivation of mid-level military officers for the Yunzhou garrison, imparting martial arts techniques from levels one to three
Which man does not aspire to achieve great accomplishments and establish a name for himself in history! Now that I have the rare opportunity to live again, Chu Yuan truly does not want to spend his entire life languishing in this impoverished mountain valley.
Seeing Chu Yuan approach with a face full of murderous intent, the crowd beneath the sparrow platform immediately parted to make way for him.
Although I have lived two lives, in my previous life I existed on Earth and did not understand even a bit of martial arts. If I want to stand out in this life, it seems that the only thing I can rely on is entering the Five Spirit Garden
Upon seeing Chu Yuan, a figure flashed through his mind. Just as he was in doubt, Chu Hao and Chu Xiao San caught up from behind.
Chu Yuan was worried about Chu Zheng's safety. After leaving, he wished he could grow wings and fly to the Sparrow Platform in an instant! He feared that even a second's delay could lead to an irretrievable situation
Chu Hao felt a sudden force on the arm he was gripping from Chu Yuan; first, there was a jolt, then a tingling sensation, and before he knew it, his hands involuntarily loosened. He immediately looked at Chu Yuan with a face full of astonishment.
Chu Hao saw Chu Yuan looking dazed and lost in thought, and quickly stepped forward to grab him, as if trying to pull him outside: "Hurry, hurry, something big has happened!"
Although Chujia Village has been undermined by Wangjia Village, defeat is still defeat. If the situation cannot be turned around, Chu Zheng must have his arms removed; otherwise, not only will he be looked down upon for the rest of his life, but so will Chu Yuan for his entire lifetime.
The Five Spirits Garden is the largest martial arts training ground in Miyun City, where many highly skilled warriors are stationed.
"Wuling Garden, the young master has arrived!" A resolute light shone in Chu Yuan's eyes
However, in order to pass the selection, I must first gather a registration fee of 10,000 battle coins. It seems I need to quickly come up with a way to sell the python skin for a good price
Chu Yuan frowned and looked across, only to see that the speaker was a pale-faced young man in his twenties
Even though he had the opportunity to cultivate his combat power, the technique he practiced, the Earth Technique, was merely a low-level first-tier skill. As a result, after ten years of cultivation, he remained a first-tier warrior, with no possibility of any progress.
Upon reflecting on these matters, Chu Yuan naturally recalled the one thing he had longed for most deeply in his heart: to participate in the selection of the Five Spirit Garden and to enter the Five Spirit Garden to study the profound techniques of combat cultivation
This pale-faced young man is standing at the very front, at least two meters tall, with broad shoulders and a stout waist, his physique robust, resembling a well-fermented dough.
Chu Yuan frowned and pushed the door open to step outside. As soon as he exited, Chu Yuan was taken aback; his yard was empty, and there was no sign of his parents!
In the public area in the middle of the platform, the two groups are clearly divided. The people from Wangjia Village are on the left, wearing expressions of smug satisfaction. The people from Chujia Village are on the right, each one displaying a face full of anger
The people of Yunzhou are born brave and fierce, claiming to be the most formidable in the entire Xuantiandao. In their state, losing a battle does not equate to losing face; if one loses and refuses to acknowledge it, they can be scolded for three generations
These two individuals are about the same age as Chu Yuan and are companions from the same village, having followed Chu Yuan around since childhood. In Chu Yuan's memory, these two were as reckless and bold as anyone, carefree and among the few skilled individuals in the village, yet it is rare to see them so flushed and agitated.
He said in a low voice: "The Wang family village has secretly stationed experts this time, setting a trap for us to fall into. Your father's two arms have already been lost! If we cannot defeat the opponent within half an hour, his two arms will have to be severed!"
Chu Yuan furrowed his brows slightly, and with a subtle shake of his arm, he asked, "What is going on? Where are my parents?" The courtyard was in an uproar, yet he had not seen his parents come out.
In the struggle for limited resources, the five villages gradually became tense and hostile towards each other
Upon hearing the news, Chu Xiaosan immediately raised his arm and exclaimed, "The more formidable, the better! Let us hurry over to assess the situation!"
"I said little mouse, was Chu Yuan really that impressive before?" Chu Xiao San asked in a daze
Chu Hao and Chu Xiao stared blankly at Chu Yuan's disappearing figure, doubting whether what they had just seen was indeed Chu Yuan
Suddenly, a cacophony of arrogant noise came in from outside
The Que Stage was jointly constructed by five villages as a battleground to resolve their conflicts. It has existed since the records began in Chuyuan and is said to date back more than a hundred years!
Upon hearing this, Chu Yuan felt a tightness in his heart. Without caring for Chu Hao and Chu Xiao, he immediately got up and ran outside
Upon hearing Chu Zheng's words, Chu Hao and Chu Xiao immediately gasped in shock, and their gazes towards Chu Yuan suddenly filled with concern
At this moment, the area beneath the platform is already filled with a lively crowd watching the spectacle, as the two largest villages are fighting, while the other three villages are naturally enjoying the show.
As soon as Chu Xiaosanyi mentioned that it was the work of Wangjia Village, Chu Yuan immediately understood what was going on
Old Chu is the village chief of Chu Family Village. At the age of seventy or eighty, his old face is now as red as a rooster's comb, with a purplish hue! Chu Zheng, on the other hand, looks miserable, but his expression softens slightly upon seeing Chu Yuan enter.
Among these five villages, due to the strong influence of Chujia Village and Wangjia Village, the conflicts and disputes between the two are the most intense among the five villages, often leading to battles over various interests
Hehe! Is that not Chu Yuan? What brings you here, to help your father turn the tide of defeat?
It is said that Wangjia Village has only dared to provoke us this time because they are relying on him, who has just returned a few days ago," Chu Hao explained
Chu Xiaosan quickly leaned close to Chu Yuan's ear and said: "Elder brother, do you still remember this guy? He is the one who won over Old Man Chu with a pair of arms!"
I hope Father is doing well! Chu Yuan felt a surge of anxiety until he saw the crowd gathered on the platform, which eased his mind slightly
The "Old Man Chu" mentioned by Chu Xiao refers, of course, to Chu Zheng, the father of Chu Yuan! Chu Yuan did not expect that while he was immersed in his cultivation and lost track of time, so many changes had occurred outside!
Chu Yuan grasped his mother's hand and asked, "Mother, what is the matter?"
Chu Yuan's heart jolted, and he immediately reacted by grabbing hold of Chu Xiao San, urgently asking: "What? What happened? Where did it occur? Who did it?"
Chu Hao shook his still aching arm and grumbled, "Anyway, you are stronger than me! My arm still hurts!"
A glint of murderous intent flashed in Chu Yuan's eyes as he raised his head to look at the stage, where he saw the old man Chu, Tu Shu, and Chu Zheng standing at the very front of the sparrow platform
I never expected that the Wang family village would be so bold this time, actually attempting to sever Chu Zheng's arm on the platform!
Chu Xiaosan was nearly pulled to the ground by Chu Yuan and hurriedly replied, "It's at the sparrow platform at the village entrance. The only person looking for Old Man Chu here, besides that scoundrel from the neighboring Wangjia Village, could it be anyone else!"
Wuling Garden recruits two hundred disciples under the age of fifteen every three years through a selection process. Once these disciples enter Wuling Garden, they will be taught profound techniques for cultivating combat strength, which are invaluable treasures that cannot be purchased with money outside.
Given Chu Yuan's current strength, the outcome of confronting someone who has undergone three years of formal training is predictable
Wang Meng has cultivated in the Tianyun Mansion for three years, and his strength is simply beyond that of ordinary people
Chu Yuan, Chu Yuan, come out quickly, something has happened
Although Tianyun Mansion is significantly inferior to Wuling Garden, it is, after all, personally established by the Lu family, and its foundation is not to be underestimated
Although Chu Yuan is still young, he has quite a reputation among the five nearby villages, and many people know that there is such a formidable young man in Chu Family Village
Of course I remember, isn't he just the grandson of the village chief of Wangjia Village? Back when he was in Wangjia Village, I certainly didn't hold back from beating him up!
As soon as Chu Yuan entered, he saw his mother standing by the stage, nervously staring at the sparrow platform. It was not until she saw her son approaching that a glimmer of light flashed in her eyes
Being able to enter the Five Spirits Academy signifies the possibility of further advancement in the future Therefore, the original Chu Yuan was determined to participate in the selection of the Five Spirits Academy, hoping to gain admission to study there
As the only veteran to have retired from the Chu family village, Chu Zheng has always been a key player in the conflicts of Chu family village, and naturally, he has also become the primary target of Wang family village's offensive
The techniques for cultivating combat power are extremely precious resources from the East and West. If it were not for the fact that Chu Yuan had once served as a soldier for three years in the Lu family under Chu Zheng, learning the most basic methods of combat power cultivation in the military camp, he would not have even had the opportunity to cultivate his combat power.
Although Chu Yuan has practiced the Thick Earth Technique since childhood, this technique only enhances physical strength and overall fitness, with little other effect. If Chu Yuan could also cultivate in the Five Spirits Garden for a year, the two might have a fighting chance, but now it is hard to say!
Wangjia Village, Chujia Village, and three other villages are considered to be neighboring each other, and it is expected that their relationships should be quite good. However, although the land of Yunzhou is rich in resources, the areas close to the Duanyun Mountain Range, like theirs, face a significantly reduced living space due to the threat posed by fierce beasts in the deep mountains
At this moment, Chu Zheng had just reached Chu Yuan's side. Hearing Chu Yuan's words, he quickly grabbed his son and said anxiously: "Absolutely not! Wang Meng has been cultivating in the Tianyun Mansion of Heishui City for three years and is already extraordinary. Although you have trained in combat since childhood, you have not undergone formal training and will definitely not be able to defeat him!"
Chu Yuan fixed his gaze on the young man for a few moments and said coldly, "I will go meet him"
Upon seeing his father standing there in good health, Chu Yuan let out a silent sigh of relief, realizing that he had arrived not too late. After patting his mother's hand to offer some comfort, Chu Yuan swiftly leaped onto the sparrow platform.
According to my original memory, I am already fifteen years old this year, which is the maximum age to participate in the selection for the Five Spirits Garden in Miyun City. If I miss this selection, I will have no hope of entering the Five Spirits Garden to study the techniques of combat training for the rest of my life
Chu Xiao San, standing nearby with a worried expression, was completely oblivious to Chu Yuan's actions, mistakenly believing that it was Chu Hao who was not holding on tightly. He quickly stepped forward and grabbed Chu Yuan, anxiously saying: "Indeed, we need to hurry; if we delay any longer, Old Man Chu's shoulder might get dislocated by someone!"