Staying Alive Cautiously in the Celestial Realm and Becoming the Strongest

The young cultivator questioning Wang Chen came from the table to the left of Yang Kaifeng.

The people at this table were the closest to Yang Kaifeng's circle, and many cultivators looked at Wang Chen with mockery and disdain when the young man stood up to cause Wang Chen trouble.

It was as if Wang Chen's presence tarnished their reputation!

Yet facing the young cultivator's questioning, Wang Chen calmly picked up a mushroom and stuffed it into his mouth, chewed it a few times, then glanced at the other party, "Who are you?"

This look infuriated the young cultivator, "Lotus City's Lu Family, Lu Pengfei!"

"Never heard of you."

Wang Chen shook his head, "Are you also a newly initiated disciple of the Inner Sect of West Sea Sect?"

Lu Pengfei had to be a member of the same generation as Lu Pengze from the Lu Family, perhaps even siblings.

But if they were siblings and Lu Pengfei was also an Inner Sect Disciple of West Sea Sect, then Lu Pengze should not have shown himself to be so incompetent that day in Lichun Courtyard.

So Wang Chen asked.

At this, Lu Pengfei's arrogance instantly deflated by more than half, and the corner of his eye twitched without response.

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Wang Chen asked in surprise, "How did you manage to mingle in a cultivators' gathering?"

This questioning was a severe face-slap, causing Lu Pengfei's face to instantly turn beet red, "I am a disciple of the West Sea Sect!"

"Then you must be an Outer Sect Disciple."

Wang Chen's face suddenly became stern, "You, an Outer Sect Disciple, questioning me, an Inner Sect Disciple, do you not understand hierarchical respect?"

He suddenly noticed that although Lu Pengfei radiated the aura of a Purple Mansion cultivator, there was a hint of disorder and impatience within it.

This indicated that this young Purple Mansion's cultivation level was unstable, exuding a sense of superficiality.

Wang Chen speculated that the opponent's great realm was likely advanced by force with the help of Pills!

There are cultivators with limited talent but substantial wealth, who overcome bottlenecks by forcibly Breaking Threshold with Pills.

Such cultivators, despite their high cultivation levels, actually possess weaker combat strength compared to others of the same tier.

And their potential ceiling isn't high.

To put it simply, it's the kind of immortal cultivation reliant on incessant pill-taking.

Trash!

Lu Pengfei's face turned from red to pale, and then to a shade of green.

He involuntarily took a step back and hastily looked towards Yang Kaifeng.

His eyes carried a plea for help.

What a useless person!

While Yang Kaifeng enjoyed the spectacle, he had no choice but to stand up and smile, "We are all disciples of the same sect, Junior Brother Wang..."

"As disciples of the same sect, we must understand hierarchical respect!"

Wang Chen interrupted him, "White Crane Elder told me that as West Sea Sect disciples, we are not to be bullied by just any Tom, Dick, or Harry; he told me I should be conscious of my standing as an Inner Sect Disciple."

"Senior Brother Yang, are you suggesting the Elder is wrong?"

White Crane Elder!

Not just Yang Kaifeng, every cultivator's face changed at once.

There is only one White Crane Elder in Lotus City, and that is the White Crane True Person stationed at the Southern Domain Palace, a mighty Golden Core Completion cultivator!

Yang Kaifeng could never have dreamed that Wang Chen had met White Crane True Person.

And it sounded like they were quite close!

His acquiescence and even encouragement to Lu Pengfei to make troubles for Wang Chen were based on the idea of playing the mediator to gain a favor, to intervene when Wang Chen could no longer hold his ground, so that both sides could turn their feud into friendship.

The ultimate goal was to take Wang Chen as a follower.

But the premise was that Wang Chen was as he had guessed: someone without any background who had joined the West Sea Sect purely by luck.

Thinking back, he really had been too careless, for how could someone who became an Inner Sect Disciple of the West Sea Sect be simple?

Wang Chen had taken the path offered by White Crane True Person!

Yang Kaifeng was filled with regret.

If he had known this, he definitely would have treated Wang Chen as an honored guest, inviting him to the main table to sincerely make his acquaintance.

Now that things have nearly come to a head, it was a grave mistake!

Yang Kaifeng, annoyed, didn't consider the possibility of Wang Chen lying — who would dare to impersonate a Golden Core True Person!

He quickly put on a smile, "White Crane Elder is absolutely right!"

"Lu Pengfei!"

Yang Kaifeng turned to the astonished Lu Pengfei at his side and barked harshly, "Apologize to Senior Brother Wang, now!"

Lu Pengfei, feeling both angry and resentful but also fearful, lowered his head and said, "I'm sorry, Senior Brother Wang, I was wrong."

Yang Kaifeng offered an apologetic smile, "Junior Brother Wang, Junior Brother Pengfei is young and doesn't know better, too impetuous. Please be magnanimous and don't lower yourself to his level on this. On his behalf, I offer you another apology!"

With that, he raised his cup and drank it all in one gulp.

Truth be told, Yang Kaifeng didn't really care about Lu Pengfei's fate.

But since he had organized tonight's gathering, if things became too ugly, not only would his spirit stones have been wasted, but he would lose face and standing completely.

He would become the laughingstock of the circle!

Wang Chen shook his head, "Forget it."

Yang Kaifeng was quite an interesting character, able to bend and stretch, with a thick skin. For a mere nobody like Lu Pengfei, it wasn't worth falling out with him on the spot and making a joke for others to see.

Of course, he has no interest in getting closer to him either.

From now on, let's keep to our own paths!

Wang Chen stood up, "Thank you for the hospitality, Senior Brother. I have eaten my fill, farewell."

Yang Kaifeng originally wanted to invite Wang Chen to the main table, but before he could speak, Wang Chen had already taken his leave.

The atmosphere in the private room fell into an awkward silence.

Yang Kaifeng inwardly cursed but still had to maintain his smile, "It doesn't matter that Junior Brother Wang has left, let's continue."

He waved to the singing girls, "Resume the music, continue the dancing!"

Meanwhile, Wang Chen had descended to the ground floor and left the Lotus Stage, taking a stroll along the wide, straight road.

The night scene of Lotus City was bustling and beautiful, with interweaving lights and a din of voices. Wang Chen walked through the bustling crowd, slowly digesting the spiritual food and immortal delicacies in his stomach, his mind gradually becoming peaceful and serene.

Speaking of which, he had never truly appreciated the charms of this Immortal City.

He had only ever viewed it as a way station on his lengthy journey of immortal cultivation.

Two days later, Wang Chen returned to the Southern Domain Palace.

Today was the day he would leave Lotus City.

After showing his identity plaque, Wang Chen was led by a Palace Cultivator into a large hall.

The hall was brightly lit, gathering over a hundred people inside.

They were all Purple Mansion cultivators!

Amongst the crowd, Wang Chen saw several familiar faces.

Yang Kaifeng and Lu Pengfei among others.

Yang Kaifeng smiled at Wang Chen, while Lu Pengfei outright avoided his gaze.

After a stick of incense time, the grand doors of the hall slammed shut and faint glimmers of light shone from the floor.

A Palace Cultivator then distributed a pill to each person, "Keep it in your mouth, don't swallow it yet."

Wang Chen took the pill and held it in his mouth, feeling a pungent sensation shoot straight to his Apex Aperture.

He felt much more alert all of a sudden!

The next moment, the floor began to tremble, the light growing brighter, enveloping everyone present.

Wang Chen felt all his mana immobilized within his Qi Sea Dantian, leaving him unable to move a muscle.

"Duo!"

A low and powerful command entered his ears, and suddenly everything spun around him, completely losing control of himself.

He couldn't even discern his surroundings, his consciousness plunged into boundless chaos!

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The second update is here.