"Lu Xia, you whore! ...Slut!...I will kill you!!."

A young man suddenly woke up from his bed, harsh curses spontaneously came out of his mouth with a hateful tone. Surprisingly, his eyes radiated wisdom that was not in accordance with his age, as if those eyes had seen many things and experienced many events. The anger on the young man's face was so extreme that in those wise eyes, you could find blazing fire.

However, when his mood gradually improved, he was shocked, it was because he found that the place he was in at this time was very foreign.

It was still very clear in his memory that he was alone, lying on a mountaintop with a cold dagger stuck in his heart, blood flowing like water that turned the whole ground red.

He still clearly remembered, the woman he loved left him with a cold face that he had never seen before for years together. And when everything went dark, he found himself inside this unfamiliar room.

He was Chen Xuan, people nicknamed him the number one cultivation genius across the Martial Artist continent. His talent in cultivation was called heaven-defying, his power was one of the strongest and enough to summon clouds and rain. One wave of his hand was able to defend the oceans and destroy the land, he was the only practitioner closest to the legendary realm, the realm of the eternal god.

However, as he was about to break through to the legendary realm, his lover Lu Xia suddenly attacked him stealthily, choosing the moment when he was in a critical situation. Because of his trust in Lu Xia, he did not take any precautions.

The woman emotionlessly thrust a cold dagger through his heart and took his soul in one go, he still remembered the woman's cold gaze before his death.

But after everything went dark in his eyes, he suddenly woke up in this unfamiliar place.

As he was in a daze, a memory suddenly entered his head, giving him an understanding of his current situation.

He was actually reincarnated into the body of a young man who had the same name as him, his identity was the ninth prince of the Chen dynasty. His father was the fourth son of Emperor Chen, in the northeast district. His father was the king of the Chen palace and held supreme power in the north.

However, even though his father was a king, it was not an advantage. His relationship with his father during these three years had changed a lot to the point of being foreign, it was all inseparable from Chen Xuan's poor cultivation talent.

He was originally a cultivation genius, starting to cultivate at the age of 4 and reaching the Ninth-Stage Body Tempering realm at the age of seven. Then he broke through to the Qi Condensation realm at the age of ten, becoming the only person to reach the Qi Condensation realm at the age of ten. This talent was called heaven-defying, and his name was so famous even in the imperial capital, that many powerful sects wanted to recruit him and even the four great clans wanted to make an engagement contract with him.

However, an accident occurred, when he reached the age of fifteen. His body suddenly experienced a strange change, he found that he actually couldn't absorb Qi and couldn't store it in his dantian, as if he were a leaky balloon. This phenomenon caused his cultivation to slow down even in his worst condition, his cultivation slowly declined until he fell from Qi Condensation to the Third Stage of Body Tempering. This shocked the entire Chen kingdom and the imperial palace, in just one night. The number one genius turned into a useless trash.

As for the reason why Chen Xuan reincarnated and entered this body, it was because the previous owner of the body found out that his mother was being humiliated by the 8th prince, because he couldn't accept it. The owner of the body found the eighth prince to fight, the eighth prince named Chen Oyu. His cultivation at this time was at the Sixth-Stage of Body Tempering while the original body owner was only at the Third Stage of Body Tempering. Looking at this comparison, of course, it is not balanced in terms of strength, the result is clear, Chen Xuan was defeated very terribly and Chen Oyu delivered a fatal blow to the heart area which instantly took his life.

"What a pathetic life, but since I have been reincarnated in this body. I will definitely help you get revenge!." Chen Xuan stared at the ceiling with wild ambition in his head, because God seemed to be giving him a new life with memories that were still so clear. So he wouldn't waste it. This time, he promised not to repeat the same mistakes and as for Lu Xia? He would come to her sooner or later.

Now all he had to do was settle the little matter of the previous owner of the body, like giving a little sweetness to the man named Chen Oyu.

But the current Chen Xuan was not the previous owner of the body, he was not so impulsive as to go and fight Chen Oyu in his current state. That was just asking for a beating.

The first thing Chen Xuan had to do was examine his body, because the previous owner of the body was a genius, so the problem should be within the body. Because in general, a practitioner who has reached Qi Condensation will not experience a decline in cultivation unless the Dantian that collects Qi energy has been damaged. If that was the problem, it would be a little troublesome.

Chen Xuan began to close his eyes and his consciousness entered into his spiritual sea, he saw all the blood vessels and meridians connected directly to the dantian below the navel. His meridians were quite good for a 17 year old, they were sturdy and very solid, it was very rare for a 17 year old to have such an excellent body structure at a young age.

After examining the blood vessels and meridians, he then turned to the Dantian, looking into the Dantian, he saw the walls were quite sturdy and strong which meant that the previous owner of the body had a pretty good understanding of cultivation, he wasn't in a hurry to break through and chose to strengthen foundation.

Chen Xuan was quite satisfied, this body was very good and ideal, no wonder he could become a genius, but Chen Xuan felt strange, if his body was actually this good, how could he lose Qi energy and experience a decline in cultivation?.

But when he looked into the sea of ​​Qi. He was a little surprised, in the sea of ​​Qi. At the very bottom layer of the sea of ​​Qi, a red lotus flower that had fully bloomed could be seen.

"This is actually 'Red Lotus Fire', how can an ordinary human body have the root of 'Red Lotus Fire'?." Chen Xuan's face was very interesting at this moment, his eyes widened and his jaw almost dropped to the ground.

Red Lotus Fire was a special divine-grade spirit root, on the Martial Artist Continent. There were some people born with special bodies commonly referred to as 'sacred bodies', this 'sacred body' would grow spiritual root roots within a practitioner's dantian which would allow a practitioner to have absolute control over an element. A practitioner who has a sacred body will be able to control an element very perfectly and surpass ordinary practitioners.

Like this Red Lotus Fire, this fire spirit root and its level were at the level: Divine.

Spirit roots are divided into seven levels, namely:

1-Bronze

2-Silver

3-Gold

4-Spirit

5-Divine

6-Heavenly

7-God.

However, a sacred body usually only appears once in a thousand years and it will only appear in the body of a child who has the lineage of a legendary god, but it actually appears in the body of a young man in this remote town. It seems that the origin of this Chen Xuan is unusual, and that's why his cultivation declined when he reached the age of 15. Because the Red Lotus Fire root starts to be active at the age of 15 and will stop at the age of 17. When the Red Lotus Fire is active, it will suck up all the Qi Energy to grow. And when it grows, then the person's cultivation speed will be very fast and his ability to control the fire element will be very heaven-defying. And most impressively, Chen Xuan was now the owner of this body. Wasn't this just making it easier for him to get his revenge.

"Hahahahah." Chen Xuan laughed cheerfully and there was bloodlust in his laughter.

Now Chen Xuan only needs to cultivate and enjoy the benefits of the Red Lotus Fire root.

Chen Xuan immediately withdrew his consciousness to the real world, and when he opened his eyes. He was surprised to see a beautiful woman staring at him with a shocked face.

The woman looked 30 years old, her face was very beautiful. Her skin was smooth and snow white, her eyes were very beautiful and warm. Based on the memories of the owner of the body, he knew that this beautiful woman was his mother. Lin Sua

"Xuan E'r, you're finally awake." The woman stared intently at Chen Xuan's body and on her beautiful face, you could find worry and fear.

Chen Xuan was a little awkward, because after all. He was not the original owner of the body, and in his previous life. His mother died giving birth to him, so he has no memories of a mother's love.

"Ehem." Chen Xuan coughed to clear his awkwardness then said softly. "Xuan E'r is fine, mom doesn't need to worry."

"Thank goodness!." Lin Sua stroked her chest in relief then hugged Chen Xuan dearly. "Xuan E'r, next time you must not act impulsively. Or mother will be angry!."

Hearing Lin Sua's gentle tone, Chen Xuan felt a strange feeling. His heart felt warm, he obediently nodded. "Okay Mom!."

Suddenly a loud voice was heard from outside. "Lin Sua, Chen Xuan. Come out!!."

Outside Chen Xuan's house, a group of people stood before the entrance. The leader was a young man of 17 years, his face somewhat handsome, yet etched with arrogance. He stared at Chen Xuan's residence, a cunning smirk playing on his lips.

The youth was Chen Oyu, the eighth prince. The son of Consort Jia Lin, his talent in cultivation was unremarkable. However, he was known for his arrogance and self-importance. He was once a mere follower in Chen Xuan's shadow. But recently, he had gained the support of the fourth prince, emboldening his already haughty demeanor.

The door to the residence opened, and Lin Sua stepped out. Her gaze fell upon Chen Oyu, and she asked coldly, "Eighth Prince, what is the meaning of this?"

Chen Oyu smiled and said dismissively, "Consort Lin, my mother has taken a liking to this pavilion and requests that you and your son relocate to the Han Pavilion. The King has also consented to this arrangement, so I have come to request that you move immediately."

Lin Sua frowned. She had anticipated this turn of events but didn't expect it to come so soon. They couldn't possibly move today; her son had just regained consciousness, and his physique was still frail.

"Very well, Xuan'er and I will pack our belongings and move to the Han Pavilion tomorrow," Lin Sua said.

"Hehe, I'm afraid that won't be possible, Consort Lin. My mother insists that you move today!" Chen Oyu shook his head, the mocking smile on his lips widening.

"But-" Lin Sua began to argue, but Chen Xuan's voice cut her off from behind.

"Mother, let's move today."

Chen Xuan emerged from the pavilion, his steps slightly unsteady. His head still swam with dizziness. Although his soul originated from the past and was incredibly potent, his new physical body was still recovering from injuries and lingering aftereffects.

"Xuan'er," Lin Sua rushed to Chen Xuan's side, her face etched with worry, supporting him as he walked.

"I'm alright, Mother. Let's go." Chen Xuan smiled reassuringly and urged his mother forward.

Without another word, Lin Sua carefully assisted Chen Xuan, guiding him away.

As they passed Chen Oyu's group, Chen Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He continued walking as if they didn't exist.

Chen Xuan's indifference angered Chen Oyu. He yearned to see fear and anger in Chen Xuan's eyes, a stark contrast to the calmness he currently displayed. It puzzled him.

Turning back, Chen Oyu called out to the departing Chen Xuan, "It seems the ninth prince's wounds have healed. But next time, I'll make sure you won't walk again."

"You seem quite proud of yourself. Why didn't you possess this arrogance three years ago?" Chen Xuan remarked casually, continuing his departure.

Chen Oyu's face darkened at Chen Xuan's words, reopening old wounds. Three years ago, Chen Xuan was the undisputed number one genius, admired by all. No one dared to be arrogant in his presence. Chen Oyu, in the face of such genius, could only be a sycophantic follower, doing everything he could to please Chen Xuan. This was the root of his deep resentment towards Chen Xuan after his loss of cultivation talent.

"You're nothing but a good-for-nothing trash. That glory is in the past. Now, you're just a waste, unworthy of standing before me, Chen Oyu. Just you wait. When the coming-of-age ceremony arrives, I will teach you a lesson you won't forget!" Chen Oyu glared at Chen Xuan's retreating figure, his voice dripping with venom.

"I'll be waiting!"

Chen Xuan and Lin Sua slowly disappeared from view, leaving only a faint voice echoing in the air.

"Your Highness, Chen Xuan dares to insult you. Should we..." One of Chen Oyu's subordinates made a throat-slitting gesture, suggesting they silence Chen Xuan permanently.

"There's no need. Although Chen Xuan is now trash, he's still a prince. If anything were to happen to him within the palace walls, the King would undoubtedly investigate, and we'll be held accountable." Chen Oyu shook his head, his gaze fixed on the spot where Chen Xuan vanished.

"There are only two months left until the strength assessment, and Chen Xuan is bound to fail. By then, the King will be utterly disappointed and strip Chen Xuan of his prince title. Then, it won't be too late to teach him a lesson!"

Meanwhile, after navigating through winding corridors, Chen Xuan and Lin Sua finally reached the Han Pavilion. It was a dilapidated and neglected dwelling, previously inhabited by servants long gone.

As they stepped inside the shabby and dusty house, Lin Sua sighed. "Xuan'er, I'm sorry. It's all because your mother is incapable..."

Chen Xuan shook his head. "It's not your fault, Mother. It's because your son is unworthy. If I were still the genius I used to be, who would dare to humiliate us?" His expression turned resolute. "But don't worry, Mother. At the coming-of-age ceremony, I will silence them all and restore our former glory."

Witnessing her son's determination, Lin Sua suppressed another sigh, fearing it would dampen his spirits.

Chen Xuan retreated to his room to commence his cultivation. According to his estimations, the coming-of-age ceremony would be held in two months. Before the ceremony, there would be a strength assessment, an annual event to evaluate the cultivation progress of the younger generation under twenty years old.

To pass the assessment, one had to possess the strength of at least the seventh stage of the Body Tempering Realm. Based on the original owner's cultivation speed, he could advance two stages within a year, a feat that earned him the title of the number one genius. But now, Chen Xuan's cultivation realm was merely at the third stage of the Body Tempering Realm. Reaching the seventh stage in a mere two months seemed like an impossible task for ordinary individuals. However, Chen Xuan was far from ordinary. For him, nothing was impossible.

He slowly closed his eyes and began absorbing Qi. Faint, white-colored clouds of energy rushed into Chen Xuan's body through his meridians, converging in his dantian. The speed was astonishing. If anyone from the Chen clan were to witness this phenomenon, they would be utterly astounded.

Time flew by. Half a day had passed when Chen Xuan slowly opened his eyes, a frown creasing his forehead.

"With the Red Lotus Fire's assistance, my cultivation speed has indeed increased significantly. At this rate, I should be able to reach the fourth stage of the Body Tempering Realm within three months. But this pace is far from satisfactory. Within three months, I must reach at least the seventh stage of the Body Tempering Realm to secure my position."

"Ninth Prince!."

As Chen Xuan pondered what plan he should make to accelerate his cultivation, an old voice came from outside.

"Why are people constantly showing up!." Why are people constantly showing up?

Chen Xuan got up from his practice position and walked out of the house. In front of the house, there was a thin middle-aged man with a strong aura, standing there calmly.

Seeing the middle-aged man, Chen Xuan immediately knew that this was Commander Neng Tian, his father's trusted aide.

"Xuan'er greets Commander Tian," Chen Xuan clasped his hands and greeted respectfully. Neng Tian's status was not ordinary in the Chen Royal Palace. He was one of the elite practitioners and also the most trusted right-hand man of King Chen. Even the princes had to show respect to him.

Neng Tian nodded. He looked at the young man in front of him and then glanced at the shabby house behind him. He couldn't help but sigh inwardly. This young man was once an extraordinary genius who enjoyed glory under the sun, yet now he had to live in such a shabby place. If only something hadn't happened, this Chen Xuan would have become the future pillar of the Chen Royal Residence and would inherit the throne next. However, the heavens were truly envious of such a genius.

Organizing his feelings, Neng Tian said calmly, "Ninth Prince, His Majesty has a message to convey to you."

"What message?" Chen Xuan looked at Neng Tian calmly.

"In two months, the strength assessment will be held. As per the rules, anyone who doesn't pass the Strength Assessment will be sent out of the residence to manage the family business. They will also lose the qualification to receive training from the kingdom. For the Ninth Prince, if you fail to pass this time, His Majesty will revoke your prince status and you will have to leave the Chen Royal Residence," said Neng Tian while observing Chen Xuan's facial expression. However, he was slightly surprised because the young man in front of him was very calm.

"I understand. Thank you for the information. Tell His Majesty that I won't disappoint him," said Chen Xuan calmly.

Seeing Chen Xuan's attitude, Neng Tian thought that Chen Xuan had resigned himself to his circumstances. So he said, "Prince, there's no need to be discouraged. Even if you can't become a practitioner, you can live life as an ordinary person peacefully and spend your days in tranquility."

Chen Xuan smiled. "Commander Tian, even if I wanted to be ordinary, the heavens wouldn't allow it. My journey is still very long, and the upcoming Strength Assessment is just the first step of my rise." Chen Xuan looked into Neng Tian's eyes and said firmly, "The Strength Assessment, I will definitely pass!"

After saying that, Chen Xuan turned around and entered the house under Neng Tian's surprised gaze.

What Chen Xuan said was a fact. With his previous life experience and the grudge he carried, along with his sacred body, even if he wanted to be ordinary, the heavens wouldn't agree.

Neng Tian looked at the closed wooden door solemnly. For some reason, he felt that Chen Xuan today was very strange. Whether it was his calmness or ambition, it was so extraordinary that it didn't match his age. However, the requirement to pass the strength assessment was the Seventh Stage of Body Dao. Chen Xuan was currently only at the Third Stage of Body Dao. Wanting to improve from the Third Stage to the Seventh Stage in two months, even for the former Chen Xuan with his heaven-defying cultivation talent, it would be impossible to do.

"Huh, what a pity," Neng Tian sighed and then turned around, leaving the Han Pavilion.

"Who is it?"

As he entered, Chen Xuan heard his mother's question. Chen Xuan smiled. "Commander Tian, he came to deliver a message."

"Oh, what message?" Lin Sua looked at her son curiously.

Chen Xuan wanted to tell the truth but was afraid that his mother would worry, so he lied. "His Majesty the King hopes that I can pass the upcoming assessment."

"Just that?" Lin Sua narrowed her eyes.

"Yes, just this…" Being stared at like this, Chen Xuan felt a little nervous and immediately went into his room. "Mom, I'm going to continue cultivating."

....

...

Chen Xuan sat cross-legged on the bed and slowly opened his eyes after spending a day practicing cultivation. His cultivation speed was very fast, but Chen Xuan was still not satisfied because time was very tight and the natural energy in this place was indeed very thin. It wasn't like the Middle Mainland or his birthplace in his previous life.

"It seems like I need Qi Crystals, but one Qi Crystal in the common market costs 100 silver coins. I'm currently very poor!" Chen Xuan thought hard, then suddenly he remembered something.

"Wait, isn't today the day for the Qi Crystal distribution? As a prince, I should be able to get a little." Chen Xuan immediately got up from the bed and ran out of the house.

In the Chen Royal Residence, every six months, there would be a distribution of pills and Qi Crystals to the children of nobles and princes, and the distribution was regulated by the palace treasurer.

After a few minutes, Chen Xuan arrived at the royal treasure pavilion. In front of the pavilion door, there was a line of young nobles waiting for their names to be called. Chen Xuan also saw all the princes in the crowd. Except for the Fourth Prince, all the princes were present at the location.

Seeing Chen Xuan's appearance, everyone's eyes looked at him with disdain and disgust.

Chen Oyu looked at Chen Xuan and said contemptuously, "Chen Xuan, what are you doing here? Have you come to receive resources?"

The other princes also looked at him with disdain, then the Sixth Prince, Chen Jiang, said, "Chen Xuan, you still have the face to come and take resources. With your trash talent, using Qi Crystals is just a waste."

"People say that King Chen is a great practitioner and his descendants will also follow in his footsteps, but Chen Xuan is trash that brings shame to the face of the Chen Palace." The Seventh Prince, Chen Ming, glanced at Chen Xuan with a contemptuous face.

The Fifth Prince and the Third Prince also showed contemptuous expressions. All their hatred towards Chen Xuan was not without reason, but because Chen Xuan used to be too dazzling, which made them envious and hateful, yet they did not dare to speak out. Now that Chen Xuan had become useless trash, it made them free to insult and bully him.

Meanwhile, the Second Prince and the First Prince stood there calmly. They were the two older princes, so their attitudes were more controlled, but their eyes didn't hide their disdain towards Chen Xuan.