Peerless Little Immortal Doctor

Chapter 742: Chapter 744: Test of Strength

Xia Liu nodded with a smile.

He was just about to mention it, but to his surprise, Chen Tian’en brought it up proactively.

Having a nominal role was also acceptable.

When difficult times befell the Heavenly Mansion in the future, he would certainly give his all.

If that still led to a disastrous defeat, then there would indeed be nothing he could do.

“Xia Liu, there’s something I need to tell you. If you want to fully take over the position of Heavenly Mansion Chief, you’ll have to go through a test,”

As Xia Liu was thinking about when Chen Tian’en would hand over the cultivation resources to him, Ye Xuan suddenly spoke up.

“A test? What kind of test?”

Xia Liu was utterly baffled. Chen Tian’en had finished explaining everything to him, but there was still a test.

Clearly, this test was not something only Chen Tian’en knew about; probably all members of the Heavenly Mansion were aware of it.

And Chen Tian’en had briefed him in advance.

That showed his immense trust in him. This test would likely not be too difficult.

“Yes, there will be a test before the official handover,” Chen Tian’en nodded.

With his current cultivation and physical constitution, he definitely could not pass the test.

But Xia Liu was different; he was very young and possessed extraordinary strength.

This test might only put him under a little pressure, but the final outcome would not change.

“Speak frankly, I can handle it.”

The more his curiosity was piqued, the more Xia Liu felt he was falling into a trap.

But for the sake of the abundant cultivation resources, he had no choice but to go all out.

“This is how it is. The new Heavenly Mansion Chief must gain the approval of all the major families and sects to successfully take over,”

Chen Tian’en, recalling the tribulations he faced before becoming the Heavenly Mansion Chief, felt quite emotional.

“How can I gain their approval?”

“Strength,” responded Ye Xuan softly.

“Oh? A Warrior Realm where strength is supreme, is it everywhere the same…”

Xia Liu finally understood. Chen Tian’en had not passed the position of Heavenly Mansion Chief onto a family member because there was such a test before ascending to the position.

The best way to verify strength was through combat.

“It’s actually quite simple. The warriors from various sects have declined a lot; the forces that can influence this position are only the four Super Clans of Yanjing, and they also represent the will of the people. You only qualify to lead the Heavenly Mansion and be the supreme leader of the Warrior Realm if you have a higher cultivation level than the strongest martial artist of the four Super Clans.”

“I should have foreseen this. If I lose, the position of Heavenly Mansion Chief will be transferred. who wins it if I lose?” Xia Liu asked with a faint smile.

“Correct, if you lose to any one of the four Super Clans, then the position of Heavenly Mansion Chief will go to them,”

“And if someone else challenges and wins against them, the position will be transferred again; ultimately, the winner is the victor,” Chen Tian’en explained in detail to Xia Liu.

The position of Heavenly Mansion Chief was too coveted; countless eyes in Huaxia were always fixed on it.

Unfortunately, probably only those with the most reputable names from the four Super Clans truly had the ability to hold the position,

along with heroes filled with valor like Xia Liu.

“Facing the four Super Clans in the battle, will it be a joint battle or a knockout series?”

Now that Xia Liu was determined to take up the position, he needed to understand it clearly,

to make thorough preparations.

“It’s always been a knockout series, but now…”

Chen Tian’en didn’t finish his statement. Even he didn’t know at this moment.

Because the foundation of the four big families seemed to have become skewed.

For instance, among the four big families, the Ye Family was the strongest, followed by the Liu Family, with the Zhong Family and the Zhao Family being the third and fourth.

Being at the bottom, the Zhong Family and the Zhao Family hardly had any right to speak.

Moreover, all four big families arrived late, each somewhat familiar with the others’ foundation.

The most important thing was that these families likely all knew very well who the strongest person in each other’s family was and their level of cultivation.

Ranked third, the Zhong Family had no Path-Entering Experts, so they definitely would not get involved.

If the Zhong Family had a Path-Entering Martial Artist, yet their cultivation was not as strong as that of the Liu Family,

then they would not participate either.

This sort of self-deprecating action was something reputable families and sects would not embark on.

Thus, the Zhong Family and the Zhao Family could be ruled out.

Now, the only ones who could potentially influence the chief position were left to be the Ye Family and the Liu Family.

The Ye Family had produced Ye Xuan, a woman of heavenly pride, shrouded in mystery—making the Ye Family a significant challenge.

Even knowing that the Ye Family was filled with strong figures, the Liu Family was bound not to let go.

Given the grudge between Xia Liu and the Liu Family, without shedding some blood, it would be impossible to let go.

Chen Tian’en not only wanted to pass the chief position to Xia Liu but also wanted Xia Liu to use this opportunity to display his power.

To severely intimidate the Liu Family.

If the Liu Family saw Xia Liu’s terrifying strength and still dared to make small moves, then Xia Liu would not show mercy.

If they were not people of the same country, in this domain where strength was revered, if the Liu Family dared to attack Xia Liu, what awaited them would be the risk of annihilation.

Chen Tian’en was essentially giving the Liu Family a chance.

He also gave Heavenly Mansion, gave Huaxia a future.

His time was almost near.

If he were to pass away, then by that time if Heavenly Mansion had no one in charge, the four big families would definitely be in great chaos.

Not just them; the entire Huaxia Warrior Realm would be in turmoil.

Dragons cannot be headless.

The Martial World must have someone with an unmatched ability to balance all forces.

Having seen Xia Liu slay Sass, Chen Tian’en was sure that the person he was looking for was him.

He had the age, he had the cultivation.

Given time, Xia Liu was sure to reach an even higher level.

After all, the system he cultivated was somewhat different from that of Martial Artists.

Chen Tian’en did not reveal this point, because he was aware of his own body.

Speaking out could perhaps cause many issues, so it was better to remain silent; he didn’t have much time left, and taking secrets to the grave was also a good approach.

“Now, I think the only family you need to deal with is one.”

After a moment of silence at the scene, Ye Xuan suddenly spoke.

“Oh?”

“The Ye Family won’t join the battle, and both the Zhong Family and the Zhao Family have gradually shown signs of decline in recent years, so the only one who holds a grudge and is eager to compete with you is the Liu Family.”

“The Liu Family will definitely participate, that’s for certain. It’s just hard to understand why the Ye Family would also stand by and watch?”

Xia Liu did not understand—had Ye Xuan’s influence within her family reached the extent where she could control it?

“Who made me a Ye Family member, who made you Lingtian’s brother? So, rest easy and wait for the battle with the Path-Entering Martial Artist from the Liu Family,”

Ye Xuan said gently with a smile, clearly understanding the situation of the Ye Family.

“Haha! It looks like this time I will benefit from Lingtian’s presence. I just wonder how he has been doing recently?”

Upon hearing this long-missed name, Xia Liu laughed heartily, feeling fortunate to have come to Yanjing. If Ouyang Lingtian could appear, no matter how urgent the situation, he would have to enjoy a drink under the moon.