Martial Master

“Thank you, Pavilion Master.” Qin Chen slightly cupped his hands towards the Xuan Sheng Pavilion Master, ignoring the killing intent in the eyes of the crowd, and just smilingly said to Kang Youming and the others, “In fact, I can understand why several Vice Pavilion Masters and the esteemed Elders disagree with the Pavilion Master’s proposal. I also think what you all said makes a lot of sense!”

What is this kid trying to do?

Everyone was astonished. They all thought that Qin Chen had interrupted to defend himself, but unexpectedly, he started by saying he could understand the actions of the Vice Pavilion Masters. Wasn't that shooting himself in the foot?

What on earth does he want to achieve?

Then Qin Chen continued with a smile, “I possess exceptional strength and my talent in alchemy is astonishing and unparalleled. If I were to compete with the three Holy Sons, I would undoubtedly win. In this case, it would indeed be unfair to the three Holy Sons.”

Everyone was dumbfounded. This kid is so confident that he could win against the three Holy Sons?

Moreover, who would boast like this, saying they are exceptional, astonishing, and unparalleled? Isn’t that too narcissistic?

“Young man, you are too arrogant!”

“Do you think you have us under your thumb?”

“You’re just a little brat, acting so conceited without knowing your place.”

“Let’s see if you have the capability to back it up.”

Wei Jinzou, Qi Aoling, and You Huaqing were all furious, shouting in anger.

Damn, directly claiming he could definitely win against them? Isn’t that a slap in the face? So arrogant! How could these three, who have become Holy Sons of the Alchemy City, tolerate such humiliation?

“Shut up!”

Kang Youming and the other two Vice Pavilion Masters changed their expressions and quickly reprimanded him. Then they said, “Qin Chen, are you trying to use a provoking strategy? To incite Wei Jinzou and the others to challenge you, don't you think that’s despicable?”

Wei Jinzou and the others suddenly realized that Qin Chen was indeed goading them into a challenge, and their hearts were filled with anger. What a cunning little brat.

“The three Vice Pavilion Masters have misunderstood.” Qin Chen smiled slightly, his expression unchanged, “What I said is certainly not a provocation. I truly have no intention of competing with the three Holy Sons!”

“Then why did you say all this?”

They sneered coldly. If he really had no such intention, was he joking? Did he think they would believe him?

“I said this just to state a fact, because I know very well that even if I were to defeat the three Holy Sons, relying solely on that would not allow me to become a Holy Son. To surpass the requirements and become a Holy Son, I must possess strength that far exceeds that of the Holy Sons; only then can I gain everyone's respect.”

“So I dare to suggest to the Pavilion Master that we cancel the competition between me and the three Holy Sons.”

The Xuan Sheng Pavilion Master’s brows furrowed immediately. What on earth does Qin Chen want to do? Xuan Yi and the others were also puzzled.

Among everyone, only Zhuo Qingfeng remained calm, knowing that Qin Chen would never act without purpose; there had to be some intent behind his words.

“Qin Chen, what exactly do you want to say?” the Xuan Sheng Pavilion Master asked coldly, furrowing his brows.

Qin Chen bowed slightly to the Xuan Sheng Pavilion Master and said, “Pavilion Master, I want to become a Holy Son. If I merely defeat the three Holy Sons, it will only signify that I possess the strength of a Holy Son, but it cannot serve as the basis for me to become one. To genuinely become a Holy Son, I must have strength that far surpasses that of the Holy Sons, so that everyone will be convinced.”

“Thus, I boldly propose to the Pavilion Master to cancel the challenge between me and the three Holy Sons and instead have me compete with the three Vice Pavilion Masters in alchemy.”

At this point, the smile on Qin Chen's face instantly vanished, and a sharp light shot out from his eyes, “Aren't the three Vice Pavilion Masters saying that I am not qualified to become a Holy Son? So I propose to compete with the three Vice Pavilion Masters. I wonder if the three Vice Pavilion Masters dare?”