C5 I Came to Spar with You!

After Lo Chen finished allocating his points, his mind grew increasingly sharp, and his grasp of the martial arts technique deepened.

Typically, a martial artist's comprehension score is 100, but he had barely surpassed the halfway mark. To enhance his strength, he had no choice but to double down on his efforts.

With only two days remaining for the system mission, he needed to elevate his strength to an impressive level to ensure successful completion.

He harnessed his current level of comprehension and dedicated himself to his training.

On the mission's final day, Lo Chen and his mother, Yu Qiulian, made their way back to Lingnan City.

Two days prior, Lo Yuv had dispatched assassins to silence Lo Chen, only to discover that he had vanished.

Fuming with rage, he resorted to bribing a city gate guard.

Upon Lo Chen's return to Lingnan City, the guard relayed the news, prompting Lo Yuv to rush over without delay.

Lo Chen had barely settled in at home when the front door was violently kicked open.

"Mr. Lo Chen, long time no see!"

Lo Chen turned to see Lo Yuv and quipped, "Well, if it isn't Eighth Brother! What brings you to my humble abode?"

Initially skeptical of Lo Chen's newfound wit, Lo Yuv was now convinced by his tone.

"Mr. Chen, I visit your home and you don't offer me a cup of tea?"

"Apologies, but I don't even have a single tea leaf to offer. How could I serve tea?"

"Never mind then, I won't impose. But I heard from Cui Yi that you've not only had a breakthrough but also become a martial artist. I'm curious whether he's spouting nonsense or speaking the truth!"

Lo Chen responded with a smile, "True or false, what significance does it hold?"

"It's of great significance. You're my beloved kin, my brother in arms. Is it wrong for me to show concern?"

"Eighth Brother, your words are indeed flattering to your younger sibling here!" Lo Chen replied, his fists clenched as his aura surged dramatically.

Lo Yuv's face drained of color in shock. Just days before, Lo Chen had been a simpleton, an Innate Intelligence Defiant fool. Now, after surviving a beating from him, Lo Chen had not only lived but had also grown much smarter.

Observing his current momentum, he was clearly at the fourth tier of Body Tempering, advancing a level each day. Such a feat was typically reserved for those with an Innate Holy Bone.

The very thought of the Innate Holy Bone ignited a fire within Lo Yuv. His status as a mortal bone meant he was overlooked by the Lo family. Though he bore the title of the Lo family's young master, he lived a life less dignified than a dog's.

Lo Chen, on the other hand, a child born out of wedlock, possessed the coveted Innate Holy Bone and had been lavished with affection from an early age.

Even though he was eventually cast out of the Lo family due to his innate cognitive challenges, he had once basked in the adoration of Lo Wushuang, the most formidable figure in the Great Chen Dynasty. Lo Yuv was filled with resentment.

Why couldn't someone with a mortal bone reach the pinnacle of martial arts? Why was I subjected to such discrimination? Why?

The more Lo Yuv dwelled on these questions, the more his rage intensified. His glare at Lo Chen grew increasingly hostile.

"Mr. Chen, now that you've embarked on the Martial Path, it's only fitting that I, as your brother, test your skills in a friendly spar," Lo Yuv declared.

With those words, his speed surged, and in the blink of an eye, he was before Lo Chen, unleashing a palm strike.

Lo Chen recognized that despite Lo Yuv's talk of a friendly match, his first move was lethal. Internally branding him as dishonorable, Lo Chen swiftly sidestepped, evading the murderous intent behind Lo Yuv's palm.

Lo Yuv, taken aback by Lo Chen's easy dodge, recovered and said, "Mr. Chen, I'm astonished. In just a few days, your strength has grown to such an extent. It truly shames me as your elder brother."

"There's no need for false modesty, Eighth Brother. Our talents are worlds apart. To have come this far already surpasses many of our peers," Lo Chen replied.

Lo Yuv, provoked by Lo Chen's words, felt his anger deepen, and his assault grew increasingly vicious.

Lo Chen noted that Lo Yuv's cultivation was at the fifth level of Body Tempering, just a few acupoints shy of the sixth level.

He had only recently advanced to the fourth level of the Body Tempering Stage. A direct confrontation would leave him at a disadvantage, so he had no choice but to increase the distance between himself and Lo Yuv.

Lo Yuv, noticing Lo Chen's withdrawal, expressed his displeasure, "Mr. Chen, why are you backing off? We've barely started sparring!"

Lo Chen responded with a laugh, "Eighth brother, please go easy on me. Our levels of cultivation are quite different. As of now, I'm no match for you!"

Not now, but perhaps in the future! Today, you must die!

With that thought, Lo Yuv, regardless of Lo Chen's protests, executed the Mortal Stage High-Grade martial technique, 'Eagle Claw.'

Lo Chen realized that Lo Yuv was resolute in his intent to end his life today. He hadn't intended to squabble with such a buffoon.

But at that moment, he understood Lo Yuv's stance—it was a fight to the death.

Since you refuse to see reason, you can't blame me for what happens next!

With that thought, Lo Chen tightened his grip and unleashed a 'Bursting Fist.' This high-grade Spiritual Rank martial technique naturally overpowered the Mortal Rank 'Eagle Claw.'

The force of Lo Chen's 'Bursting Fist' was overwhelming, not only shattering the momentum of the 'Eagle Claw' but also sending Lo Yuv flying several meters.

[Ding! For the second consecutive time, the host has defeated an opponent of a higher stage, earning 5 attribute points!]

Lo Yuv lay on the ground, stunned.

When he regained his composure, he looked at Lo Chen with venom in his eyes and demanded, "You... How could you, at the fourth level of the Body Tempering Stage, possibly defeat me at the fifth level?"

Lo Chen relaxed his fist and glanced at Lo Yuv, a smirk forming on his lips, "Surprised? Well, I'm not about to reveal my secrets!"

"You..."

Clearly infuriated, Lo Yuv realized that these were Lo Chen's secrets, not to be shared lightly.

As Lo Chen approached, Lo Yuv asked warily, "What are you planning to do?"

Lo Chen's expression was dark as he spoke, "Lo Yuv, on that day you took advantage of my weakness and tried to kill me. I narrowly escaped death and initially, I had no intention of holding a grudge. However, you've only become more ruthless, sending people to harass my mother and plotting to take my life. Today, I cannot let you go unpunished!"

With that, Lo Chen's fists tightened, and he was about to launch a punch at Lo Yuv.

But before his fist could connect, it was caught by someone.

Lo Chen was startled. Someone who could approach him so silently must possess strength at the peak of the Qi Condensation Stage, or perhaps even the Spirit Condensation Stage.

Turning his head, he realized it was Lo Gaang, the chief steward of the Lo family.

Lo Gaang was Lo Wushuang's right-hand man, overseeing all affairs of the Lo family, both major and minor, commanding immense respect.

Even Lo Wushuang's wives had to curry favor with Lo Gaang.

Seeing Lo Gaang, Lo Yuv clung to him like a lifeline, pleading, "Housekeeper Lo, please save me! Lo Chen—he's trying to kill me!"