Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

Bang!

A fist imbued with destructive power heavily struck the chest of a gray-clothed cultivator.

Suddenly, the fist's might exploded, violently colliding with his body protection spiritual light.

Bang!

Before the gray-clothed cultivator could counterattack, another punch hit the same spot.

He could no longer hold on and staggered backwards involuntarily, his back slamming against an invisible barrier.

The gray-clothed cultivator's face was instantly filled with shock and fear.

As a battle-hardened Battle Cultivator, he possessed unique expertise in Body Refinement and had even slain a dozen opponents on the Life and Death Platform.

He had never encountered a Qi Cultivation cultivator with greater strength than himself.

But in today's battle, he found himself at a complete disadvantage from the very start, unable to exert even a fraction of his power before being driven to the edge of the Life and Death Platform.

The gray-clothed cultivator's Qi-Blood roiled within him; his body protection spiritual light had already been shattered and dissipated.

There is great terror between life and death, and at this moment, he was completely enveloped by the fear of dying, blurting out subconsciously, "I admi..."

However, before the gray-clothed cultivator could finish the word "admit," the third punch from his opponent struck his head with the speed of lightning.

Bang!

Many spectators crowding three layers inside and three layers outside around the Life and Death Platform closed their eyes at the same time.

It was simply too unbearable to witness!

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Meanwhile, Wang Chen on the platform nonchalantly removed the storage bag from the corpse.

He opened it and looked inside.

He～tui!

Thought the guy was all big and mighty, hoping to get some good loot this time, but turns out he was just a poor ass pretending to be something!

This storage bag contained only a few Fragmented Spirit Stones and some Low Spirits.

He couldn't even be bothered to spend a Rebirth Talisman or an Evil-Repelling Talisman on it and threw away the ragged storage bag as he stepped off the Life and Death Platform.

After all, the Red Cloaked Guards would definitely take care of the clean-up.

When Wang Chen descended from the Life and Death Platform, the crowd around it immediately parted to make way for him.

In their eyes, as they gazed at him, there was a sense of awe and even admiration.

What an idol!

Today was Wang Chen's third time on the Life and Death Platform, and for the third time, he killed his opponent without a scratch on himself.

By now, everyone had realized that despite thinking Wang Chen was a Talisman Cultivator, he actually was a Body Refinement Warrior, likely an Innate Martial Artist who had entered the Entry Tao, which explained his extraordinary close combat prowess.

Wang Chen's three opponents were no pushovers, but the instant the duel began, their fate was sealed.

Today's opponent, with a ninth-tier Qi Cultivation, had even reinforced himself with Spirit Light Armor before going on the platform.

But it was of no use whatsoever!

Wang Chen had shattered the Spirit Light Armor with just two punches, and the third punch ended the fight.

Although his victory over his opponents was greatly aided by the special environment of Ten Thousand Cultivators City and the restrictions of the Life and Death Platform,

such as suppression of mana and no effect on Qi-Blood strength, and the limited space on the platform that didn't allow opponents to distance themselves—advantaging those with strong close combat abilities—

Wang Chen's victory was still beyond doubt, honorable with no schemes or plots.

Totally convincing!

Watching Wang Chen return to his stall, many were secretly wondering if the Li Family would continue to send people to fight to the end with Wang Chen.

Those who frequently mingled in the markets knew there were no fools among cultivators; the repeated troubles Wang Chen faced surely stemmed from his refusal to join the Li Family, causing them to lose face.

Could the face of the mighty Purple Mansion family be so easily slapped?

And yet Wang Chen had slapped them three times consecutively!

This was getting interesting.

Now that a ninth-tier Qi Cultivation warrior had come forth, he too had his head blasted by Wang Chen.

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Next, Li Tieshou wouldn't possibly take matters into his hands personally, right?

Even the rules of Ten Thousand Cultivators City wouldn't allow it!

In this city of Loose Cultivators, Purple Mansion Superior can rely on his own power, connections, and resources to suppress Qi Cultivation cultivators.

There's nothing wrong with that.

But for the Purple Mansion to directly deal with Qi Cultivation cultivators, that would be a serious taboo.

Any Purple Mansion clan that dares to do so would pay the appropriate price by the hands of the Red Cloaked Guards!

The reason why Ten Thousand Cultivators City is viewed as a Holy Land by countless Loose Cultivators and flocked to eagerly is not without cause.

No matter how angry Li Tieshou is, he still has to abide by the rules!

Everyone is watching.

However, in the following days, no one else came to bother Wang Chen.

But nearby, a new stand that also sold Magical Talismans appeared.

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The kind of Magical Talismans they sold were exactly the same as Wang Chen's, and although the quality was not as good, the price was much cheaper.

This made them seem like a great value for the price.

With the high cost of living in Ten Thousand Cultivators City, it is not easy for Loose Cultivators, and they naturally save Spirit Stones whenever possible.

Originally, Wang Chen's talismans were unique, a cut above his competitors, and some cultivators were willing to spend more Spirit Stones.

But now with a comparison, everyone inevitably had to weigh their options upon repurchasing.

It was a matter of whether it was worth the cost.

As a result, Wang Chen's business inevitably suffered a blow.

Although he was not left with no sales at all, the scenario of his stock being snatched up as soon as it was set out was no longer there.

After all, the price of his talismans was indeed very high.

"Taoist Friend Wang..."

The owner of the neighboring stand sneaked over and said, "This can't continue, your business will eventually be taken over by the newcomer!"

Wang Chen chuckled and replied, "Let them take it, if they can afford the loss, can't I wait?"

Magical Talismans equivalent to Great Achievement tier, selling at such a price, is completely undercutting!

What does he have to fear? Let everyone continue this way and see who lasts longer.

To be honest, Wang Chen had been in Ten Thousand Cultivators City for two months now.

He could feel the friendliness this Immortal City held for Loose Cultivators.

There was no threat of Monster Beasts or Evil Wraiths, and as long as one was willing to work hard, it was possible to find work that satisfied the basic needs for food and warmth. Although there was a hierarchy, those in higher positions couldn't oppress ordinary Loose Cultivators without restraint.

This was the fundamental reason why Wang Chen exposed part of his strength and struck back fiercely.

Purple Mansion couldn't make a move, so who below the Purple Mansion was his match?

With such invincibility, did he need to swallow his pride and keep quiet?

The answer, of course, is no!

For Wang Chen, the quickest outcome would just be to give up this current reputation-building persona.

If the other party plays such tricks, he only finds it amusing.

Running out of tricks!

"But after all, the opponent is a Purple Mansion family."

The neighbor shop owner advised earnestly, "You've seriously offended Li Tieshou, and he will certainly try to find ways to trouble you. No matter how strong you are, you are just a Qi Cultivation cultivator, and you really can't fight against a Purple Mansion."

Wang Chen looked at him, his expression a mix of a smile and non-smile, "Then what do you suggest? Apologize and admit my wrong?"

The neighbor shop owner smiled awkwardly and then said, "Actually, the best solution is to find a backer, like the Song Family. If you joined the Song Family, even Li Tieshou would have to swallow his anger and stop causing you trouble."

Wang Chen looked away and spoke indifferently, "I think, I prefer to earn Spirit Stones while standing up."

"I'm afraid if I kneel now, I'll never be able to stand again."

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The first update is here.

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