CHAPTER 1481: CHAPTER 1452: MYSTIC REALM SPACE

Li Chen also didn’t expect this ’Mute Brother’ to be so easily provoked, starting a fight over a disagreement.

"I should have known better than to provoke him like that." Li Chen regretted inwardly, but in truth, he also felt a bit of anticipation.

He actually wanted to test how he would fare against someone from the Heaven Following Realm.

It had been some time since the battle outside Auspicious Clear Town. Back then, when facing the president of the Xuanlian Commerce Chamber, Li Chen didn’t dare to engage in close combat, only relying on a formation to weaken him before fighting.

And after entering Heisha Ridge, the Big Leader and Second Leader were too powerful, and the others hadn’t even broken through to the Heaven Following Realm, leaving Li Chen without a good sparring partner.

But now, he felt that the one before him was just right.

Li Chen could feel that You Fu Chen must be much stronger than the previous president of the Xuanlian Commerce Chamber. But now, he wasn’t that far from the Heaven Following Realm himself.

Looking at the approaching sword light, Li Chen’s expression instantly became serious.

Although ’Mute Brother’ seemed a bit dumb and silly, the prowess from the Heaven Following Realm was no joke, and Li Chen instantly felt an overwhelming pressure approaching.

"Unsheathing the sword!!"

For any other Envy Heaven Realm cultivators, facing such a strong attack would probably not even raise a thought of resistance, and at most, they would flee if they could react in time.

But Li Chen was different; he wouldn’t wait for the sword light to fall or turn and run; he would face it head-on!

The Wind and Thunder Law suddenly permeated the blade of the Red Moon, and in an instant, Li Chen’s long knife slashed towards the dim sword light.

Though still several meters away, Li Chen could already smell the dense darkness emanating from the sword radiance.

You Fu Chen was actually a martial artist cultivating the Darkness Law!

"Boom!!"

The Thunderous Blade Draw and Diminishing Sword Light erupted in the air, and the powerful shockwave instantly pushed everyone around back.

Li Chen retreated seven or eight steps before stabilizing himself, quickly looking towards You Fu Chen.

You Fu Chen... retreated five steps!

Li Chen’s heart was set at ease.

As expected.

He was already not far from the Heaven Following Realm.

In fact, Li Chen felt that if he encountered the previous president of the Xuanlian Commerce Chamber again, he could definitely defeat him.

Because the aura emitted by You Fu Chen was much stronger than that of the previous Mystic Cave Heaven!

"Blocked it?"

"How... how is this possible? An Envy Heaven Realm actually blocked a strike from You Fu Chen?" someone said in disbelief.

Who was You Fu Chen? A strong contender on the Myriad Spirit List!

At such a young age, he had already stepped into the Heaven Following Realm, a true prodigy.

But this young prodigy was blocked by a seemingly even younger Envy Heaven Realm youth.

Even Gongsun You, who originally watched the fun from the side, showed a look of surprise.

Actually, he had intended to intervene, as he and You Fu Chen were never on good terms, having been rivals since childhood. But upon sensing the powerful force erupting from Li Chen, he dismissed that thought.

Initially, he thought Li Chen might receive some minor injuries, but unexpectedly, this guy, younger than them, could easily block a strike from You Fu Chen with just his Envy Heaven Realm strength.

"Alright, alright!" Seeing You Fu Chen still wanting to make a move, Li Chen, having obtained the answer he wanted, quickly waved his hand and said: "Mu—oh, Brother You, why so hot-tempered? Fighting is a way of making friends. Seeing Brother You’s extraordinary looks, I couldn’t help but want to test my skills. With Brother You’s great reputation, please don’t take offense at someone insignificant like me."

You Fu Chen rolled his eyes, realizing this guy had been chirping away just to trick him into making a move.

However, hearing Li Chen’s flowery praise, You Fu Chen felt quite pleased in his heart. After a moment of hesitation, thinking he should display the demeanor fitting a prodigy, he forcibly suppressed his displeasure and managed a slight smile: "Brother Lin, you’re overthinking it. It’s nothing, why would I take offense."

Upon hearing You Fu Chen’s words, Li Chen showered more praise.

"Brother You, you truly have a broad mind and fathomless chest. We martial artists rise through combat. Faced with the strong, how can we retreat? Hence, I challenged Brother You and hope you don’t mind. Sparring with Brother You confirmed my feelings and greatly deepened my understanding of martial arts."

You Fu Chen felt even more pleased, and before long, he and Li Chen were standing side by side, exchanging looks, almost shoulder to shoulder.

People around showed strange expressions, feeling something was off.

Meanwhile, not far away, Gongsun You was between laughter and tears.

No one probably knew more about who You Fu Chen really was than he did.

This guy always wore a cold demeanor, making him seem unapproachable, but in truth, he loved hearing flattery. Although he always pretended to be indifferent, his pleased eyes couldn’t escape Gongsun You, who had been competing with him since childhood.

Others might flatter him and he’d forget after a while, but this Li Chen’s flattery was too high-level, shortening the distance between them without a trace, causing You Fu Chen, this naive kid, to get hooked instantly.

"Ahem ahem!"

Gongsun You walked over, looking at the two, his gaze still odd.

"What do you want?" You Fu Chen’s face turned sour at the sight of Gongsun You, but recalling Li Chen’s words about the demeanor of the strong, he immediately adopted a calm and indifferent demeanor: "...Brother Gongsun, what guidance do you have?"

Gongsun You’s face grew even odder, fully aware of You Fu Chen’s character. When had he ever spoken to him like this?

"Gentlemen, since there’s nothing gained here, shouldn’t we be leaving? Counting the days, we’ve been in the Cloud Secret Realm for quite some time. In three days, it will be the one-year mark, and we’ll exit the secret realm together then," Gongsun You suggested.

You Fu Chen hesitated briefly, then nodded: "Okay."

Though the two of them had been discordant since childhood, coming from the same place, there was an unspoken understanding between them on foreign ground.

As for Li Chen... You Fu Chen had entirely regarded him as a new confidant.

Li Chen smiled and nodded: "Alright, let’s head out together."

Truthfully, Li Chen didn’t know what this place was, so he might as well leave with them.

Yet through their conversation, without seeming deliberate, Li Chen inserted a few random questions and gleaned quite a bit of information.

At least, he finally understood where he was!

Tianshang Star Continent! He was actually on the Tianshang Star Continent!

Moreover, this was a mystic realm space near the Far West Land, similar to an Enchanted World but much larger, even approaching the size of a minor world.

His starry sky tour seemed to have taken him a bit too far this time...