"Hmph, the Heavenly Pride Battle, recognized by the Three Books of Heaven, Earth, and Man, and opens the Saint Treasure Platform, I'm right, aren't I?"

Chen Xiao said with a cold snort.

Chen Si Hai wasn't surprised that Chen Xiao knew about this, and said with a smile, "Hehe, as expected of my good son, your father was right about you."

"I'll say it one more time, you are not my father, and I am not your child!"

Chen Xiao's tone became even colder, and his expression was unusually ferocious.

"Hehe, indeed, I am indeed not your father, you are just a puppet on a string, how are you worthy of being my son, Chen Si Hai?"

Chen Si Hai finally revealed his true colors, and his gaze towards Chen Xiao revealed contempt and disdain.

However, Chen Xiao didn't feel angry or annoyed because of this, and even became calm.

Puppet on a string, this word is sarcastic, but from another point of view, it is also a fact.

Chen Xiao collected the four Saint Relics step by step, which was completely consistent with Chen Si Hai's expectations.

"If you want to use me as a puppet on a string, you have to see if you have the ability!"

Chen Xiao said in a calm tone, with provocation in his eyes.

"Oh?"

Chen Si Hai was slightly taken aback, "You've adjusted your state so quickly, but have you ever thought about it, since I dare to come and find you today, I naturally have 100% certainty!"

"Speaking of which, I have to thank you for helping me collect the five Saint Relics, hehehe..."

Chen Xiao's lips curled up, and he said calmly, "You're overconfident and happy too early, I also thank you, thank you for giving me the Yin-Yang Jade, of course, after I collect the Saint Relics, if you dare to show up, I don't mind punching your dog head!"

"If I dare to show up, I naturally have a way to deal with you. When the day we truly meet arrives, it will be the time you kneel down and call me father..."

Poof—

Before Chen Si Hai could finish speaking, his head had already exploded into a bloody firework.

Of course, Chen Xiao knew that the white-robed mage he had killed was not Chen Si Hai himself, he just felt that there was no need to waste any more words.

"Hehe, Chen Si Hai, I hope the day we meet will come soon, I'm really looking forward to it!"

…………

The next day, the sun was shining brightly, and the weather was clear, a rare good day.

Hou Tu City finally ushered in the grand event that occurs once every fifty years, the Heavenly Pride Battle Selection!

There is a huge square in the city center, which is the site of the selection competition.

The surrounding area was packed with people, and all the people in the city ran over to watch the excitement, and a large number of Jianghu (martial world) cultivators also surrounded the square.

There were too many people, and even with the help of the Earth Sect disciples to maintain order, it seemed a bit chaotic.

After Chen Xiao showed the Saint Son Certificate of the True Martial Sect, he successfully entered the square.

At this time, the Saint Sons and Saint Daughters who had entered the square were a dark mass. At a rough glance, there were at least seven or eight thousand people.

Each of these people represents a sect, and Chen Xiao had a deeper understanding of the saying 'There are as many sects as there are hairs on an ox in the Immortal Hidden World'.

Within the square, all beings are equal, at least that's how it looks now. There is no preferential treatment for some Saint Sons and Saint Daughters who come from larger sects.

They stood together with the other geniuses, enduring the scorching heat of the sun.

In the crowd, Chen Xiao saw a familiar figure.

It was the Earth Sect Saint Son, Li Shouzhen. At this time, his hand had grown back, presumably he had used some kind of magical elixir.

Li Shouzhen also saw Chen Xiao, and his eyes suddenly showed a fierce look.

Although his broken hand had grown back, he had to avenge this revenge!

Not only must he take revenge, but he must take a great revenge! You cut off one of my hands, and I will take your life in return!

Li Shouzhen stared at Chen Xiao and made a gesture of touching his nose.

Chen Xiao laughed out loud. A defeated opponent dared to provoke me?

However, his face was hidden in the black robe, so Li Shouzhen couldn't see his expression clearly, so Chen Xiao had to raise his middle finger to express his feelings.

Li Shouzhen frowned as he looked at the middle finger, and he was a little dazed, because he had grown up in the Immortal Hidden World since he was a child, and he didn't understand what raising the middle finger meant at all.

"Senior Brother, I will help you take revenge during the free challenge later."

Earth Sect Saint Daughter, Li Miaozhen, said calmly.

Li Shouzhen glared at his Junior Sister: "I will avenge my own revenge, you don't need to meddle in my business!"

"But…"

Li Miaozhen frowned slightly, "You are not his opponent!"

"Hmph, if you dare to talk nonsense again, I will challenge you later!"

Li Shouzhen said angrily.

Although his strength was not as good as Li Miaozhen's, the Earth Sect emphasized seniority, so he, as the Senior Brother, could naturally scold his Junior Sister at will.

Li Miaozhen curled her lips and stopped talking.

In her heart, she was thinking, anyway, even if Senior Brother really challenges me, he is not my opponent… Anyway, this strange person in the black robe will be mine sooner or later!

"Entry time is up!"

As a high-pitched and long voice sounded, the entrance to the square closed, and beams of light shot into the sky around it, completely separating the square from the outside audience area.

Afterwards, a green light flashed in the sky, and a middle-aged Daoist stepping on a cyan greatsword flew towards the sky above the square from a distance.

That middle-aged Daoist had a face like jade, wearing a light red Daoist robe, with mountain patterns painted on his chest, and his whole person exuded an immortal aura from the inside out.

Finally, the middle-aged Daoist stepped on the flying sword and hovered directly above the square. When he opened his mouth, he was full of energy, like a loud bell.

"This seat is the Supreme Pavilion Elder of the Earth Sect, Xu Weizhou, here to preside over the preliminary round of this year's Heavenly Pride Battle..."

Xu Weizhou introduced himself expressionlessly, and then began to introduce the rules of the Heavenly Pride Battle at length.

The rules were extremely simple, and no different from what Chen Xiao had heard yesterday.

And Xu Weizhou received countless adoring gazes as soon as he appeared… This is a Harmony Realm cultivator, the existence closest to an immortal!

Looking at the entire Immortal Hidden World, Harmony Realm cultivators are rare, with only a few dozen in total.

The vast majority of them are within the Three Sects of Heaven, Earth, and Man.

So for many people present today, this was the first time in their lives that they had seen a Harmony Realm master in person.

Looking at the ignorant appearance of the geniuses around him, Li Shouzhen curled his lips in disdain. What a bunch of country bumpkins.

As the Earth Sect Saint Son, he had naturally seen the world. Although the Harmony Realm was strong, it was not completely unreachable.

He was confident that if he was given a few more years, he would also be able to enter the Harmony Realm.

Before entering the Harmony Realm, one thing is crucial, and that is that the Dao heart cannot have any regrets.

And now, Li Shouzhen's Dao heart has an extra hint of regret. If this regret is not removed, it may even become his inner demon.

His regret is the black-robed man who claims to be the True Martial Sect Saint Son.

He must kill this person…