Chapter 720

At the engagement ceremony, Zi Chen wore a festive red robe. He was already handsome, but now, he stood out from the crowd.

Many female cultivators from various forces who had followed their elders here to congratulate them frequently cast strange gazes at Zi Chen.

Shangguan Yue 'er was also dressed in a bright red chiffon dress. Beneath the chiffon dress, her exquisite figure was faintly discernible. Her peerless beauty was not hidden at all, and standing next to Zi Chen, they truly looked like a perfect match, a match made in heaven.

The forces who came to congratulate them all maintained their humility in front of Zi Chen. The Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion was no longer what it used to be. Today, they had formed an alliance with the Shangguan Family. Two months later, they would form an alliance with the Su Family. The other three forces also showed signs of wanting to get closer to them.

From the looks of it, the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion was already in a state of ascension. The only flaw was that there were too few powerful cultivators in the pavilion. This was also the biggest drawback of the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion. Other than Zi Chen and the Deputy Pavilion Leader Wang Qiong, who had extraordinary combat power, the other people's combat power was almost unbearable.

Especially this time, Zi Chen had only brought ten mid-stage Primal Core cultivators with him. There was not even one late-stage Primal Core cultivator. Compared to the other forces who had late-stage Primal Core cultivators, the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion's aura was slightly weaker.

However, today was a joyous day. No one would be foolish enough to point out Zi Chen's weaknesses and shortcomings. Furthermore, Zi Chen was at the peak of his power. No one dared to provoke him at this moment.

The powerful cultivators from the various forces came to congratulate him. Zi Chen did not have much alcohol left. However, on such a joyous day, it was inevitable that he would drink a few more cups. Even Shangguan Yue'er, who was beside him, was blushing.

However, at the engagement ceremony, not everyone gave Zi Chen face. There were always people who did not like Zi Chen and wanted to find an opportunity to ridicule Zi Chen.

Halfway through the banquet, when the atmosphere was at its most lively, a voice suddenly came from the neighboring table. "Today is the big day of the engagement between Pavilion Master Zi Chen and our Shangguan Family's princess. As cultivators, it's boring for us to keep watching people dance. Why don't we do something exciting?"

Almost all of the people who came to congratulate him were drunk. Once this suggestion was made, everyone agreed with it under the influence of alcohol.

"When the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion opened that day, Pavilion Master Zi Chen organized a very exciting competition. Why don't we have a competition today?"

Soon, someone echoed loudly.

After that, everyone's gazes descended onto Zi Chen. Because Zi Chen was the main character today, and even the words of all the Ancestors weren't as effective as Zi Chen's.

"Pavilion Lord Zi Chen, you are the main character today. Right now, you are also the most powerful person here. If you say that you don't want to compete, we won't force you," a late-stage Primal Core cultivator from the Shangguan Clan said as he stood up.

Zi Chen had drunk two extra cups earlier and had a smile on his face. After hearing what the Primal Core cultivator from the Shangguan Clan said and seeing Shangguan Feilin sitting next to him, he understood what was going on.

Obviously, Shangguan Feilin had come up with a way to make him suffer after seeing that there were no late-stage Primal Core cultivators on his side. Shangguan Feilin had also spoken at the most lively moment. After attracting everyone's attention and interest, he had even asked him to choose.

If he chose not to compete, it would be equivalent to admitting defeat. If he lost without a fight, he would embarrass the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion. If he chose to compete, he would still lose and embarrass himself.

In Shangguan Feilin's opinion, since he didn't have the ability to deal with Zi Chen, it was also a good thing to embarrass him.

Everyone's gazes fell on Zi Chen. After looking around, Zi Chen smiled and said, "Competition? Sure, but I don't know who wants to fight with me. I haven't fought for two days, so I'm a little rusty."

As soon as he said this, the corners of everyone's mouths twitched. When Zi Chen was at the late-stage of the Zephyr Realm, he could already kill cultivators at the mid-stage of the Primal Core Realm. Now that he was at the early-stage of the Primal Core Realm, he was recognized as invincible among the Primal Core Realm cultivators.

Under such circumstances, whoever dared to fight with Zi Chen would be looking for trouble.

The answer was no.

Just as everyone was about to refuse, the Shangguan Clan cultivator who had spoken earlier said, "Pavilion Master Zi Chen, you must be joking. You're the main character today. How can we let you fight? Moreover, this competition is just for entertainment. There's no prize. We're just sending a few people to compete casually. It's mainly for entertainment, so don't take it seriously."

"That's right. Pavilion Master Zi Chen, it's not appropriate for you to fight today. Just send a few people to compete." Everyone reacted and spoke up enthusiastically.

It seemed like this was something that would embarrass the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion. They were happy to watch and participate.

The current situation didn't allow Zi Chen to refuse, so he could only nod and agree.

"Alright then. How should we compete?" Zi Chen asked with a smile, but he was thinking of a countermeasure.

"There are many forces here. If we compete with each of them, we won't be able to finish even if the sky turns dark. Moreover, Pavilion Master Zi Chen didn't bring so many people this time. Why don't we each send one person to compete with Pavilion Master Zi Chen's subordinates? Of course, our competition is just for entertainment. We don't have to use our full strength."

This time, it was Shangguan Feilin who spoke. He had a kind smile on his face, but there was a smug smile in his eyes.

Shangguan Feixiong and the others wanted to stop him, but it was too late. Moreover, they didn't seem to have any reason to stop him.

"Alright then."

Zi Chen pretended to be indifferent. Then, he glanced at Wild Wolf and said, "Wild Wolf, you can go up."

Wild Wolf nodded and left his seat.

On the other side, the five forces had already agreed. The Shangguan Clan would send someone for the first battle.

Shangguan Feilin casually picked a late-stage Primordial Core cultivator. After the latter stood up, he cupped his fists at Zi Chen.

Zi Chen frowned slightly. A mid-stage Primordial Core cultivator against a late-stage Primordial Core cultivator.

"Pavilion Master Zi Chen, I'm sorry. Those who came to the engagement ceremony are either juniors or late-stage Primordial Core cultivators. If Pavilion Master Zi Chen thinks it's unfair, you can ask him to suppress his strength. Of course, I'll go to the entrance and ask a mid-stage Primordial Core cultivator to fight. Anyway, we're just here for entertainment," Shangguan Feilin said.

His words were meant to ridicule the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion, which was really unpleasant. On the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion's side, anger appeared on many of their faces.

Zi Chen waved his hand and said, "It's okay. Wild Wolf, go ahead. Just do whatever you want."

The location of the battle was not far from the banquet. Apparently, Shangguan Feilin had already prepared for it. Wild Wolf and the Shangguan Clan's cultivators stood on the battle platform, facing each other.

There were 66 cultivators in the Mortal Origin Realm present. Naturally, there was no need for a judge. Therefore, the battle started after the signal was given.

As Wild Wolf's strength was lower than his opponent's, he took out his elixir weapon at the beginning of the battle. Seeing the high-quality elixir weapon in Wild Wolf's hand, everyone was shocked.

The Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion's mid-stage Primordial Core cultivator was given a high-quality elixir weapon. This was really generous. But then, there were exclamations. The Shangguan Clan's late-stage Primordial Core cultivator also took out a high-quality elixir weapon.

Therefore, everyone could see that this was intentional. It was inevitable that the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion would be defeated.

Sure enough, in the following battle, Wild Wolf was slowly suppressed.

Wild Wolf's original form was that of a wolf, but at this moment, he was fighting in his human form. He was already at a disadvantage. Moreover, this battle was just a friendly competition. There was no need to kill, so it was reasonable for Wild Wolf to be suppressed.

Both sides exchanged blows and their elixir weapons kept colliding. Turbulent energy kept wreaking havoc on the battle platform. Although Wild Wolf was suppressed, he did not show any signs of being defeated immediately.

After more than 855 moves, Wild Wolf, who was exhausted, was pushed back by a palm strike. He directly smashed into the light shield and announced his defeat.

The light shield around the battle platform dissipated. The Shangguan Clan's Primordial Core cultivator put away his elixir weapon and admitted defeat.

Wild Wolf's eyes shone with a fierce light. He was not convinced, but since his opponent had already left the battle platform, he could only leave.

"Sir, if it was a battle to the death, I could kill him." Wild Wolf walked in front of Zi Chen and said in an unrestrained voice.

But to the others, Wild Wolf's words were completely out of anger. Moreover, they thought that Wild Wolf was able to exchange more than 855 moves with his opponent because he was taking the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion's reputation into consideration and showed mercy.

"It's just a battle. Our Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion lost this battle." Zi Chen waved his hand and signaled Wild Wolf to continue sitting.

Everyone sneered in their hearts. This was indeed the first battle, but the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion would still lose the next four battles. When the time came, they would lose five consecutive battles. Let's see if Zi Chen's expression could still be so calm.

Zi Chen's gaze fell on the other nine Primordial Core cultivators and finally landed on Zhang Tong. He said, "Zhang Tong, you'll be the one to fight this battle."

Hearing this, Zhang Tong's small eyes widened. "Sir, I don't know how to fight. What if I kill him?"

As soon as he said this, he immediately caused a roar of laughter. Obviously, he was bragging. This guy's hair was short and his knowledge was short. As a Primordial Core cultivator, he dared to say that he could kill a Primordial Core cultivator. Who did he think he was?

"Just stop when the time is right," Zi Chen said.

Zhang Tong's face immediately turned bitter. He said, "Sir, I don't know how to do that. I'll use my full strength when I attack. If the enemy doesn't die, I will."

Zi Chen nodded and then asked, "Which clan is your opponent for this battle?"

"Pavilion Master Zi Chen, it's our Wu Clan. Coincidentally, we have a Primordial Core cultivator here. Both sides can learn from each other," the Wu Clan cultivator said. Obviously, he wanted to protect the Heavenly Barbarian Pavilion's face.

Zi Chen shook his head and said, "There's no need to fight this battle. We admit defeat." Then he pointed at Zhang Tong and said, "He really doesn't have the means to fight."

"Since there's no need to fight, it's at most a draw. It can't be considered a loss," the Wu Clan cultivator said.

"Then I wonder who Pavilion Master Zi Chen plans to send for the third battle?" Shangguan Feilin asked again.

He was very surprised by the Wu Clan's actions. He had clearly contacted the people who had direct enmity with Zi Chen, but the Wu Clan was now speaking up for Zi Chen.

However, the other three clans would definitely not, because Zi Chen had killed their direct descendants, just like how Shangguan Feilin's son had been killed by Zi Chen.

Zi Chen frowned slightly. He really didn't have anyone to send for the third battle. Although these Primordial Core cultivators were extraordinary, it was only relative to those of the same level. It seemed that they were still a little weak when fighting against those of a higher level.

"Could it be that Pavilion Master Zi Chen has no one to send?" Shangguan Feilin sneered.