C298 The Cunning Zhu Yan!

Chu Zhongtian deliberately held back from advancing his Stage because he harbored his own hopes and ambitions. He aimed to solidify his foundation and push his potential to the utmost, all in preparation for the breakthrough to the Qi Transforming Period.

His strategy also involved leveraging his peak cultivation at the Seventh Layer of the Body Refining Stage to compete in the Sects Competition