"What a joke. Formations are a part of my strength. Why can't I use them?" Fang Chen retorted.
Gu Yu was speechless.
In fact, he'd only said this because he was too angry to think straight.
His heart was filled with hatred for Fang Chen.
He secretly glanced at the rostrum from the corner of his eyes and found that the Yuan Race elder and Alliance Master Gu Hua were both looking at Fang Chen.
"Damn it, this was supposed to be my treatment, but you ruined it."
Gu Yu glared at Fang Chen, his heart burning with anger.
"Fang Chen, this isn't over."
After saying that, Gu Yu didn't want to stay any longer. His figure flashed, and he hurriedly left.
The battle ended just like that. Everyone in the plaza cried out in surprise.
Fang Chen was too strong. Even Gu Yu, tenth on the Tianhua Ranking, couldn't do anything to him.
"Fang Chen wins this battle," an elder said.
The Yuan Clan elder nodded at Fang Chen in satisfaction, then stood up.
"Fang Chen, you're quite talented."
The Yuan elder laughed. If he didn't know who he was, he wouldn't have connected him to the Yuan Clan.
"You're very talented. Staying in the Ancient East Alliance will only bury your talent."
What the Yuan Race Elder said next made Alliance Master Gu Hua feel a little helpless.
He wanted to poach him.
Who could resist the temptation of the three God Clans?
Alliance Master Gu Hua knew that things were not going well, but he didn't dare to say anything.
With his strength, challenging the Yuan Clan would be like throwing an egg at a rock.
"I presume you've heard of the Yuan Clan," the elder said.
Fang Chen nodded.
"If you're willing, come with me to the Yuan Clan." The elder looked at Fang Chen.
Many cultivators were envious.
The thing that all martial artists yearned for in their dreams actually landed on Fang Chen's head.
Everyone's eyes fell on Fang Chen, waiting for Fang Chen's decision.
In fact, everyone had already guessed it.
If he wasn't a fool, he would definitely choose the Yuan Clan.
In the face of the Yuan, Old East was nothing.
Alliance Leader Gu Hua had a helpless expression on his face, while the leader of the Sword Path Sect had a gloomy expression on his face.
Jian Wuhong's beautiful eyes stared at Fang Chen.
She didn't know why, but she had a vague feeling that Fang Chen would refuse.
"Fang Chen, why aren't you thanking them and joining the Yuan Clan? Your future is limitless," said a Yuan Clan disciple beside the elder.
The Yuan Clan was the leader of the three God Clans.
They were even stronger than the Spirit Clan and the Luo Clan.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that they were the number one power in the God World.
Old Eastern Alliance couldn't compare with the Yuan family's resources.
However, Fang Chen would not agree.
Fang Chen looked up at the Yuan elder.
Everyone was watching Fang Chen's every move.
Fang Chen clasped his hands and bowed to the Yuan Elder. "Clasped hands. I don't want to leave the Old Eastern Alliance."
Crash!
The entire plaza was in an uproar.
Countless warriors stared at this scene with their mouths agape.
Fang Chen had refused the Yuan Clan's invitation.
Not every martial artist was qualified to join the Yuan Clan.
What's more, this was an invitation from the Yuan Clan's elder, and Fang Chen had refused.
Many found it hard to believe. Even the leader of the Sword Path Sect and the leader of the Sword Path Sect were surprised.
They'd thought Fang Chen would agree.
"Fang Chen, do you know what you're doing?" The Yuan Elder's expression changed.
"The Yuan Clan is the leader of the three God Clans. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we're the number one power in the God World.
But I like my freedom, and I don't want to leave the Old Eastern Alliance. If I have the chance, I'll go to the Yuan Clan, "Fang Chen said.
"Hmph."
The Yuan Elder flicked his sleeve and turned to leave.
As for the Yuan Race disciples, they glared at Fang Chen.
"Kid, you'll regret this."
After saying that, the Yuan Clan members all left.
The leaders of the Old Eastern Alliance looked at each other.
News that Fang Chen had refused the Yuan Clan's invitation spread like wildfire.
The disciples of many factions were astonished.
When Gu Yu heard the news, he gloated.
"Fang Chen, you've offended the Yuan Clan. You'll die."
Refusing the Yuan Clan's invitation was a slap to their face.
The people of the Yuan Race definitely would not let him off.
In fact, Gu Yu was overthinking things.
As one of the three God Clans, the Yuan Clan had their pride.
A mere Heavenly Body Realm martial artist wasn't enough for them to lower themselves and attack.
Not long after the battle, the Yuan Clan left.
However, before he left, a disciple of the Yuan Clan found Fang Chen.
"Fang Chen, years from now, you'll regret the decision you made today," the disciple said coldly.
"Enjoy the rest of your life.
The Yuan Clan disciple finished speaking and prepared to leave.
"Oh, right. Remember my name, Yuan Cha."
Fang Chen didn't care at all about the Yuan Clan disciple's humiliation.
He had his reasons for not joining the Yuan Clan.
Just now, he'd asked Realm Lord Fu Mo through his communication jade pendant.
When the latter learned of the Yuan Clan's invitation, he'd ordered him not to join under any circumstances. Otherwise, he'd die.
Although he didn't know what Realm Lord Fu Mo meant, Fang Chen knew he wouldn't harm him.
Besides, Fang Chen didn't like the Yuan Clan to begin with.
He believed he wouldn't have anything to do with them in the future.
After a moment's thought, Fang Chen smiled in relief.
In a person's life, there must always be challenges.
If one were to reach the heavens in a single step without any challenge, those days would definitely be dull and boring.
Besides, even if he agreed to join the Yuan Clan today.
As one of the three God Clans, there were bound to be as many geniuses as there were clouds. He wouldn't necessarily be valued.
It was better to stay in the Old Eastern Alliance.
After the matter, the leader of the Gu Hua Alliance and the leader of the Sword Path Sect both came to Fang Chen.
They chatted with Fang Chen for a long time, and expressed their intentions.
Fang Chen would rather offend the Yuan Clan than join them. They were very touched that Fang Chen had chosen to remain in the Old East.
After all, there weren't many geniuses like Fang Chen in the Old Eastern Alliance.
A few days after the Yuan Clan's departure.
The new Tianhua Ranking was released.
Jian Wuhong brought a copy for Fang Chen.
"This is the latest Tianhua Ranking information," she said.
Fang Chen nodded in thanks and opened it.
Jian Wuhong was still third on the Tianhua Ranking. Although she'd received the Blue Lightning Emperor's legacy, the two freaks ahead of her were too strong.
"Your ranking hasn't changed," Fang Chen said.
Jian Wuhong nodded and explained. "First on the Tianhua Ranking, Ku Shu, is the First Disciple of the Soul Cultivator Sect. He's very strong, and can kill without leaving a trace. If you fought him, you wouldn't even know how you lost."
After hearing this, Fang Chen's heart shook.
The First Disciple of the Soul Cultivator Sect.
To be able to stand out in the Soul Cultivator Sect, Ku Shu's cultivation must be very high.
"If I have time, I'd like to see him," Fang Chen whispered.
"Please don't," Jian Wuhong said hurriedly. "Ku Shu doesn't attack easily. If he does, he'll kill."
"Oh, what a strange person," Fang Chen said with a smile.
Ku Shu was a Soul Cultivator. Fang Chen was also a Soul Cultivator.
After his soul became a Primordial Spirit, his Soul Cultivation level slowly increased.
So far, he'd reached the peak of the Seventh Level. He was only one step away from the Grandmaster Realm.
In the vast universe, Soul Cultivators were very rare.
Only by reaching the Master Realm could one be considered to have truly entered the Master Realm.
Based on Fang Chen's guess, this withered tree had most likely reached the Zongshi Realm, making it a formidable opponent.
However, Fang Chen was confident.
He only needed one more step to reach the Grandmaster Realm.
Once he reached the Grandmaster Realm, he wouldn't have to fear Ku Shu.
After all, he had the Five Thunder Trial Technique, a top Soul Cultivation secret technique.
After thinking for a while, Fang Chen's eyes fell on the second on the Tianhua Ranking.
"Fu Long, second on the Tianhua Ranking, is a Talisman Master.
At the same time, he's the only one in the top ten who isn't a disciple of the Old East Alliance, "Jian Wuhong explained.
Hearing this, Fang Chen's heart skipped a beat.
The Old Hua Islands were full of crouching tigers and hidden dragons.
There was no need to talk about the first ranked Ku Shu. Who would have thought that the second ranked Fu Long was actually a Talisman Master?
Fang Chen knew a lot about Talisman Masters.
This was an unpopular profession. In the outer universe, very few Martial Artists were willing to waste their time on Talisman Masters.
Fu Long, on the other hand, was in the top ten of the Tianhua Ranking because of his status as a Talisman Master.
"Impressive."
Fang Chen couldn't help but exclaim.
Next, Fang Chen's eyes scanned the top ten of the Tianhua Ranking.
His name was ranked at number ten.
This time, the Tianhua Ranking was updated. Other than Gu Yu, the other nine people's positions had not changed.
After all, under normal circumstances, there would be very few changes.
Unless there was a huge breakthrough.
The top 100 on the Tianhua Ranking had jumped to tenth place.
Once the Tianhua Ranking was released, the entire Old Hua Islands was in an uproar.
The 72 islands under the Old Hua Islands were also in an uproar.
Scar Island.
Princess Xin stood quietly on the peak of a mountain.
She was holding the new Tianhua Roll rankings in her hand.
Her eyes were fixed on the tenth place.
"I knew that no matter where you go, you'll be the center of attention."
After hearing the news about Fang Chen, Princess Xin was very excited.
Immediately, she decided to leave Scar Island and go to the Old Hua Islands.
At the same time, in the Bi Family on Qingyi Island.
"Qingqing, come and take a look."
The Bi Family's Patriarch looked at the Tianhua Ranking and laughed.
"Fang Chen is not simple. It hasn't been long, but he's already in tenth place," the Bi Family's Patriarch exclaimed.
Hearing the news about Fang Chen, Bi Qingqing's beautiful eyes glistened with tears.
"Qingqing, with your current ability, there's no point in staying on Qingyi Island. Why don't you …"
The Bi Family's Patriarch didn't finish his sentence.
But Bi Qingqing had already nodded.
"Fang Chen is destined to be a top figure in the future. Get along well with him. Don't worry, the Bi Family will support you." The Bi Family's Patriarch patted Bi Qingqing's head.
Bi Qingqing's mind was filled with Fang Chen's image.