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But he was also full of anticipation and curiosity for Lin Chen, wanting to see if he could handle Fu Chen's powerful attack.

Lin Chen demonstrated extraordinary strength and determination; he was not so easily defeated.

The entire scene was filled with tension; both Fu Chen and Lin Chen were preparing their final blow.

The scene was tense and intense. The spectators watched intently, their tension rising with the unfolding events, eagerly awaiting the outcome of the duel.

Fu Chen's fists clashed repeatedly with Lin Chen's tiger-dragon, sparking a sky full of sparks.

Their forces intertwined in mid-air, like two invisible giant waves colliding, creating an exceptionally intense scene.

"Fu Chen, don't give up!" Master Zhang's voice rang in Fu Chen's ears, his words full of encouragement and confidence.

A sense of determination welled up in Fu Chen's heart. He knew that the difficulties before him were just a test, and he would never give up easily.

He gathered all his strength once more, and with one punch, he aimed to defeat everything in his path and achieve victory.

Facing Fu Chen's powerful offensive, Lin Chen's eyes gleamed with unwavering determination. Undeterred, he used his strength and resolve to withstand every attack from Fu Chen, demonstrating his true power and courage.

The battle reached a fever pitch, with each punch like a thunderbolt, shaking the entire arena.

Fu Chen and Lin Chen were both fighting with all their might, their hearts filled with determination and belief, and they both longed for the call of victory.

Among the spectators, Master Zhang's gaze was focused and profound.

He knew that this duel would be a huge test for both Fu Chen and Lin Chen, and they needed to prove their strength and courage through it.

Time ticked by, and the scene grew increasingly intense, with both Fu Chen and Lin Chen fighting with all their might.

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Their punches flashed like shooting stars, each collision filled with boundless power and determination.

Lin Chen held a vermilion brush in his hand, the strokes lightly gliding across the rice paper. His gaze was fixed ahead, his eyes deep, as if he could see the distant mountains and rivers.

"Can this tiger-dragon suppress Fu Chen's power?" Lin Chen muttered to himself, his brush swiftly sketching a fierce tiger-dragon on the rice paper.

His brushstrokes flowed smoothly, as if dancing with the power within his heart. On the scroll, the tiger-dragon gradually came to life, its eyes flashing with ferocity, as if it were about to burst out of the paper at any moment and devour all living beings.

With the final stroke, Lin Chen took a deep breath and tossed the Xuan paper in his hand into the distance.

The Xuan paper drew an arc in the air, then suddenly unfolded, transforming into a huge scroll painting.

The tiger-dragon's figure burst out of the painting, carrying a chilling aura, and roared as it charged toward Fu Chen.

Fu Chen frowned slightly, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes. But he did not back down; instead, he met the tiger-dragon's charge head-on.

"This time, I'll show you true power," Fu Chen murmured.

With a swift movement, he pounced on the tiger-dragon like a fierce tiger. A powerful aura erupted from him, causing the surrounding air to creak and crackle.

Fu Chen's fist, like an iron hammer, slammed directly into the tiger-dragon's massive jaws. Startled, the tiger-dragon was abruptly halted.

"Impossible!" Lin Chen exclaimed in surprise. He had not expected that Fu Chen would be able to withstand the attack of the tiger dragon.

A cold glint flashed in Fu Chen's eyes as he swung his fists incessantly, causing the tiger-dragon's body to sway violently.

Under Fu Chen's fist force, Hu Jiao's body began to collapse, and the sound of flesh tearing filled the battlefield.

But at that moment, the tiger-dragon suddenly released a powerful aura, causing the mountains and rivers to tremble, and the scene became even more chaotic and intense.

Lin Chen's brows furrowed deeply; he hadn't expected the Tiger Flood Dragon to have such a counterattack. This battle had exceeded his expectations; the entire scene had become even more tense and chaotic, and the Taoist temple began to shake as if an earthquake had struck.

"Fu Chen, be careful!" Lin Chen shouted, but he knew it was too late.

The battle intensified, with Fu Chen and Hu Jiao's figures intersecting in the air, each collision triggering a powerful surge of air currents.

Fu Chen's aura grew increasingly fierce, and his fists sounded like the sound of air being torn apart, each strike containing the power to destroy everything.

The tiger-dragon, on the other hand, was exceptionally ferocious. The wounds on its body did not seem to stop its attacks; instead, they unleashed an even more ferocious side.

Fu Chen and Lin Chen stood in the center of the battlefield. Their breathing was still disordered, but the hostility in their eyes was gone, replaced by a hint of respect and appreciation.

"Your martial arts skills are quite good," Fu Chen said to Lin Chen with a smile.

Lin Chen nodded. "You're not bad either, Fu Chen."

Their voices, though not loud, echoed across the battlefield. The surrounding crowd watched them with awe and curiosity.

"It seems we're evenly matched," Fu Chen said with a smile.

Lin Chen smiled slightly, "That's true."

Although both sides displayed impressive skills in this duel, the outcome remained undecided.

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This also shows that they are evenly matched and neither is willing to admit defeat easily.

Fu Chen and Lin Chen exchanged a glance, then bowed deeply to each other to express their mutual respect.

"This sparring match was truly exhilarating."

Lin Chen said with a smile.

"Yes, it's been a long time since we've had such an exciting battle."

Fu Chen nodded in approval.

Then, Fu Chen offered compensation for the damaged equipment and venue caused by the sparring match, and Lin Chen chose to pay a large sum of money using Alipay.

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Despite leaving some marks on the field, they were all willing to pay for the match.

"Come on, let's go get something to eat," Fu Chen suggested.

Lin Chen nodded. "Okay, I'm a little hungry too."

The two walked away from the battlefield amicably and headed to a nearby restaurant.

However, when they sat down to enjoy the meal, they found that the dishes on the table did not suit their taste.

"These dishes all look very ordinary."

Lin Chen frowned.

Fu Chen also felt a little embarrassed, "It seems I chose the wrong place."

Just then, Fu Chen suddenly remembered something. He took out a jar of spicy and sour kimchi from his pocket and said with a smile, "Perhaps we can try this."

A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Chen's and the others' eyes. They couldn't wait to pick up their chopsticks and savor this unexpected delicacy.

The sour and spicy flavor of the kimchi instantly filled their mouths, like a refreshing breeze that made them feel incredibly comfortable.

"This tastes absolutely amazing!" Lin Chen exclaimed.

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Fu Chen smiled and said, "Sometimes, unexpected surprises are a kind of enjoyment."

Fu Chen's question left a serene silence in the night sky, as if the stars themselves were listening to their conversation.

Lin Chen smiled slightly, seemingly pondering how to explain his choice.

Fu Chen, I chose Lin Li not because I think the Quanzhen School's cultivation method is not detached from worldly affairs.

On the contrary, I think the Quanzhen School's path of asceticism is very noble, but I chose a different path because I believe that spiritual cultivation in life should be multifaceted, not limited to one method.

Lin Chen's voice was calm and firm.

Tang Yingjie gently raised his head, a hint of confusion in his eyes.

"Senior Brother Lin Chen, can you explain this? I've always felt that cultivation is about staying away from distractions and focusing on internal energy cultivation, rather than wandering around aimlessly."

Lin Chen smiled slightly.

"Junior Brother Tang, your point of view is also very reasonable."

However, in my view, everything in the world is a training ground for spiritual practice. Every person and every event can become an object of our spiritual practice.

Through the Linli calendar, we can gain a deeper understanding of these 7 worlds and better experience the myriad flavors of life.

After listening to their conversation, Hong Bin also gained some insights.

"Perhaps the path of spiritual practice is not static. Everyone has their own choices and principles, and this is also part of spiritual practice."

Fu Chen listened quietly, and a look of understanding gradually appeared on his face.

Perhaps Lin Chen's words weren't without merit. He had cultivated within the mountain sect since childhood, and his understanding of the outside world was indeed limited. Perhaps he needed to go out and experience more of life.

"Senior Brother Lin Chen, thank you for sharing. Perhaps I should also go out more and see the world."

Fu Chen said.

"That's right, Junior Brother Fu Chen."

"Life is a long journey, and we should open our hearts to embrace more experiences," Lin Chen said softly.

They talked in the night, each of them having different insights and thoughts.

That night, they seemed to receive some enlightenment under the starry sky, and their understanding of cultivation became more profound.

However, just as they were discussing cultivation, a thick killing intent suddenly swept in from afar.

Hong Bin looked up alertly, his brow furrowing slightly. "Someone's coming."

Fu Chen and Tang Yingjie immediately became alert, instantly concealing their auras in preparation for the upcoming challenge.

Not far away, a group of men in black slowly approached. They were all burly men, carrying weapons and exuding a chilling aura.

A resolute glint flashed in Lin Chen's eyes. "It seems tonight will be anything but peaceful."

Lin Chen's words seemed to stir up ripples in Fu Chen's heart, and he began to re-examine his understanding of "transcendence".

He had always believed that cultivation meant distancing oneself from the world and pursuing transcendence. However, Lin Chen's words made him begin to doubt the limitations of this concept.

"Perhaps, leaving the world is not just about getting away from the mortal world, but about cultivating transcendence within the mortal world."

Fu Chen pondered to himself.

Hong Bin also joined the discussion, saying, "Yes, spiritual practice should not be limited to a certain method."

Those who can cultivate the Great Dao within the mortal world are also those who have transcended the world.

Tang Yingjie was silent for a while, also moved by Fu Chen and Hong Bin's words, "Perhaps, our understanding of cultivation has always been too rigid."

Fu Chen felt a new power surging within him, and he began to re-examine his path of cultivation.

Perhaps he needs to let go of his past stubbornness and seek answers in a wider world.

As night deepened and the starry sky shimmered with a mysterious light, Fu Chen gazed at the sky in silence.

In this silence, he seemed to see a glimmer of understanding emerging from the depths of his heart.

"Senior Brother Lin Chen, I'd like to ask you a question."

Fu Chen suddenly spoke.

Lin Chen smiled slightly, "May I ask?"

"Did you choose to cultivate the Forest Realm in pursuit of true transcendence?" Fu Chen's gaze was firm and yearning.

Lin Chen gazed silently at Fu Chen, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

"Junior Brother Fu Chen, I didn't choose to cultivate in Linli because I wanted to escape the world..."

"Then...why?" Fu Chen asked curiously.

Lin Chen smiled and shook his head, "Because I like the mortal world."

There, I can see countless sights I've never seen before and feel the splendor and diversity of life.

These sights lit up my night sky like stars.

His words made Fu Chen fall into deep thought.

Perhaps, birth is not the only option, but rather the path that each person chooses according to their own wishes and preferences.

Lin Chen suddenly laughed again. He took out an urn and gently placed it in his palm.

His eyes revealed a deep sense of emotion.

“Junior Brother Fu Chen, an important person once told me, ‘The starry sky is precious and should not be wasted!’” Lin Chen’s voice carried a hint of gentleness and firmness.

"Senior Brother Lin Chen, I want to thank you." Fu Chen's voice revealed a sense of respect and gratitude.

Lin Chen smiled and shook his head.