C11 Challenge on the Challenge Platform Challenge!

Inside the Floating Cloud Martial School, ten massive stages were set up in a row, each one hosting a clash between warriors.

The stands on either side were packed with spectators, their cheers erupting sporadically.

"Quite the extravagant setup," Luo Chen remarked, his gaze drifting from the stage as he whistled in appreciation.

Each stage was crafted from Black Fire Stone, a rock valued for its durability rather than any unique properties. Yet, the cost of constructing just one such stage could enable a family like the Luo's to raise a Ninth Grade Martial Master or even a Grand Martial Master!

Only the Floating Cloud Martial School in Lingyun City would dare to erect ten Black Fire Stone arenas in one fell swoop.

"Could you sign me up?" Luo Chen approached the registration desk and presented his low-level VIP pass to the attendant.

"Low-grade VIP?" The attendant's eyes widened in surprise upon seeing Luo Chen's pass.

Nevertheless, he processed the registration without further comment, handing back the VIP pass with a deferential nod. "You're up at the seventh arena. You'll be the next challenger."

"Please keep my identity under wraps," Luo Chen requested, reclaiming his VIP pass from the attendant.

Without waiting for a response, he strode towards the seventh arena.

As Luo Chen reached the base of the seventh arena, a burly man on the stage sent his opponent flying with a single palm strike, securing victory. The crowd's cheers swelled in response, clearly impressed by the man's prowess.

The announcer took to the stage and boomed, "Congratulations to Feng Han on his third straight win! If he defeats his next opponent, he'll be today's first to achieve five consecutive victories and will receive a mysterious prize from the Floating Cloud Martial School!"

"Now, let's welcome the next challenger to the stage!"

"Talk about timing," Luo Chen muttered, pushing off the ground with a light step. He soared up and landed gracefully on the platform.

The moment Luo Chen appeared on the stage, the crowd went wild.

"Isn't that Luo Chen of the Luo Family? Rumor has it he's turned his fortunes around, going from zero to Ninth Grade Martial Disciple!"

"Your information is behind the times. Luo Chen has ascended to the rank of First Grade Martial Master and has even effortlessly taken down Lee Junhui of the Lee Family!"

"He took out Lee Junhui? You must be joking. Wasn't Luo Chen notoriously incompetent? Even with his newfound ability to cultivate, it's hard to believe he could best Lee Junhui, isn't it?"

"Believe it or not, Luo Chen did defeat Lee Junhui. But let's be honest, Lee Junhui is no longer the prodigy he once was. It would be a disgrace if a First Grade Martial Master were to lose to a Ninth Grade Martial Disciple!"

"That's true. But for Luo Chen to challenge Feng Han now? That's just asking for a beating. Feng Han has mastered his cultivation to the point of Dominating Refinement. I doubt Luo Chen could withstand even three moves from him!"

"Who can say? Maybe gaining some power has gone to his head? We've seen it happen before."

Luo Chen, of course, overheard the chatter from the stands but kept his silence. He was aware that in the eyes of many, he remained the Luo Family's reject, so their lack of faith in him was to be expected.

Selecting a wooden sword from the nearby rack, Luo Chen respectfully gestured to Feng Han and stated earnestly, "I seek your guidance."