Chu Yinfei smiled wryly and said, "I was originally filled with confidence in this invitational tournament, but with Brother Lin participating, I have absolutely no chance."
"Of course, who could resist the allure of the first-place prize?"
Lin Chen joked as well, "When Brother Chu invited me, I didn't want to come, but he told me that the first-place prize was very generous. I kept that to myself and came straight to Lingyu City."
The three of them laughed in unison and the atmosphere was very harmonious.
Within the audience, there was an area reserved exclusively for the Tianyi Sect.
The Tianyi Sect was a mid-level force among the second-rate sects. It could not compare to the top-ranking Dongjiange Sect nor the bottom-ranking Tianhua Sect.
It was precisely because they were not so famous that the Tianyi Sect had chosen to participate in the invitational tournament held by the Chu Family.
If their disciple, Duan Huaze, could win the invitational tournament, it would be a wave of positive publicity for the Tianyi Sect itself.
In the Dongyuan Domain, many forces and sects stood side by side.
Of course, there was also competition!
The Dongjiange was the most powerful force in the Dongyuan Domain, an absolute colossus.
Although it was a second-rate sect, it had already significantly improved after annexing several sects.
Now, the Dongjiange was not much different from some first-rate sects.
If the East Sword Pavilion was number one, then the Tianhua Sect and the Misty City could definitely tie for second place.
The Tianhua Sect was an old sect with deep foundations. It was a pity that the sect did not have many geniuses with outstanding individual combat abilities, so they fell far behind the Dongjian Pavilion.
The Misty City was a remote place in the Dongyuan Domain, the largest city in the Misty Swamp.
The Misty Swamp had always been a forbidden area in the Dongyuan Territory, and few people dared to set foot there.
The one who held the Misty City was a terrifyingly strong man named the Mist King.
The Fog King was ruthless and scheming. He relied on his own strength to maneuver among many forces. He not only managed to survive, but also became stronger until he entered the second echelon of the Eastern Yuan Territory.
Further down, there were aristocratic families such as the Chu Family and the Chen Family, as well as mid-ranking sects like the Tianyi Sect.
In the Dongyuan Territory, these forces were absolutely terrifying.
However, compared to the truly top-ranking Dongjiange, they still fell far behind.
"Hua Ze, do you believe that you could defeat him in a fight?"
A middle-aged man from the Tianyi Sect asked in a deep voice.
Next to the middle-aged man stood a short and unremarkable young man. He had an ordinary appearance and dressed very plainly. He was the kind of person who could not be found in a crowd.
"I... have no confidence."
Duan Huaze's voice was hoarse and he shook his head slightly, "His realm is not very powerful, but he can fight above his level, and the person he killed was a genius like Chen Zilei! When I faced Chen Zilei, the outcome was only 50-50, but against him..."
Duan Huaze did not say anything more.
However, his meaning was already very clear!
Two of the four young masters of the Eastern Yuan had already died at his hands.
If I dared to challenge him...
I'm afraid I would become the third person to die by his hands!
"Oh well."
The middle-aged man sighed deeply.
Duan Huaze was the strongest figure in his Tianyi Sect and the Earth Spirit Territory.
If even he did not have confidence, who else could face Lin Chen?
"That's it then. A dark horse has suddenly emerged this time to snatch the first place. It's destined to be impossible for us."
The middle-aged man shook his head and then immediately said, "However, Hua Ze, don't be discouraged. Maintain your momentum and continue to strive for the top. If you cannot win the championship, you must at least enter the semi-finals!"
"Master, I will work hard!"
Duan Huaze nodded.
"Everyone, please come forward and draw lots!"
Seeing that the emotions of the crowd had calmed down, Chu Hao announced that the invitational tournament had begun.
Draw lots first!
There were more than twenty geniuses participating in the invitational tournament.
They came from all over the Eastern Yuan Territory.
Initially, everyone was full of fighting spirit and wanted to display their abilities in the ring.
However, when they witnessed the battle between Lin Chen and Chen Zilei, their confidence was instantly shattered.
How could they fight?
Their combat strength far surpassed mine.
They were not on the same level at all!
Many geniuses prayed in their hearts that they would not encounter Lin Chen.
More than twenty geniuses came onto the stage to draw lots.
Lin Chen was among them.
When the lottery results were announced, the face of a young man instantly turned pale.
He was unlucky and faced Lin Chen in the first round.
This also meant that his invitational tournament ended here!
Lin Chen stood on the ring, a faint smile on his face.
He did not care who his opponent was.
However, there were two people in the arena that he really wanted to fight.
Chu Yinfei and Duan Huaze!
The two of them might not be his opponents, but they were already the most talented people in the Earth Spirit Realm.
If we go any further, I'm afraid we will have no choice but to challenge the Heavenly Spirit Realm!
Everyone cultivated different things, and the feeling of fighting was also different.
Lin Chen was looking forward to fighting them!
In the first round, when Lin Chen saw his opponent, he wanted to laugh.
"Please show mercy!"
The young man forced out an even uglier smile than crying.
Surrender was not allowed in this invitational tournament. Even if he knew that he would lose, he could only continue fighting.
Lin Chen nodded.
The competition begins!
The young man gritted his teeth and爆发d the strongest aura from his body, striking Lin Chen.
This person was clearly a warrior who refined his body!
Lin Chen's expression was calm and unusually cold. Faced with this attack, he clenched his fist and struck the opponent head-on.
"Boom!"
A fierce wind came and the young man was sent flying.
He flew far away.
The outcome was decided!
The audience in the audience were not surprised by this outcome.
In their hearts, Lin Chen was already almost the champion.
On his path, he would kill anyone like a god or Buddha that stood in his way!
Lin Chen walked off the ring and saw Liu Jiaojiao walking towards him.
"Second round, is it you?"
Lin Chen was a little surprised.
Liu Jiaojiao nodded. She took a deep breath and looked a little nervous.
"Come on, don't stress too much."
Lin Chen chuckled, "You are still young, even if you are defeated, you can get up again!"
Liu Jiaojiao seemed to have received great encouragement. She clenched her pink fists tightly and walked onto the ring.
"Hey, isn't this the most beautiful woman in Lingyu City, Miss Liu?"
In the ring, the young man showed a lustful smile, "I am truly fortunate to be able to fight against a beauty like Miss Liu. If there is any frivolous behavior during the battle, please forgive Miss Liu first!"
These words were indeed shameless!
"Shut up!"
Liu Jiaojiao's eyebrows were upturned and her almond-shaped eyes were filled with anger.
As soon as the competition started, the young man summoned his own spirit beast.
It was a small monkey. It wasn't tall, but it was extremely fast.
A sixth-level spirit beast, the Wandering Monkey!
When it used its speed, it was as fast as a wisp!
"Miss Liu, I'm coming!"
The young man laughed and raised his hand to attack Liu Jiaojiao's slim waist.