"Have you heard? Something big has happened in our No-Return City."
"How could I not? It's all anyone's talking about."
"Incredible! This Chen Chang'an is truly a beast—he advanced to the Platinum Medal rank in a single day."
"That's nothing. Do you know what's truly terrifying? He crushed every opponent in one move. Below Platinum, no one could even last a single exchange against him."
"A single exchange? Are you guys for real? I was there—do you know what 'One Move, Hundred Victories' means?"
One Move, Hundred Victories?
What does that mean?
"Come on, tell us! What happened?"
"One move. Just one move. From Bronze to Platinum, Chen Chang'an faced at least a hundred opponents at every rank, annihilated them all in a single strike, and advanced effortlessly."
"The guy's cultivation is only at the Transcendent Realm, but I swear, his combat power rivals the peak of the Divine Ability Realm."
"Freak. Absolute monster! A Transcendent Realm cultivator unleashing Divine Ability Realm peak-level strength?"
"Too bad, though. Continuing his hundred-win streak won't be so easy from here."
"The real experts are all Platinum Medal holders. Most of them have reached the Divine Transformation Realm, and I’ve heard some have even broken through to the peak of Divine Transformation."
"My guess? He’ll probably stop here. But his potential is insane."
Chen Chang'an's meteoric rise to Platinum Medal holder in a single day sent shockwaves through No-Return City.
After all, this was unprecedented. Everyone could see that Chen Chang'an's goal was the Violet Gold Medal.
This lit a fire under all the Platinum Medal holders—what they couldn’t achieve, they wouldn’t let anyone else accomplish either.
On his path to a hundred consecutive victories, they would throw everything they had to stop his streak.
If he failed to complete the hundred wins within a month, the Violet Gold Medal would remain forever out of his reach.
"Well, well, if it isn’t the hottest name in No-Return City right now?"
"Back already?"
The moment Chen Chang'an returned to the Joyous Tower, the proprietress greeted him with a sultry smirk.
His name had spread like wildfire across the city, and the proprietress, who’d always kept an eye on him, was hardly oblivious to the news.
Truth be told, she wasn’t surprised by how quickly he’d reached Platinum.
What baffled her was his origins—why did the cultivation test show him as only Transcendent Realm, First Layer?
She’d always suspected he was hiding his true strength, but tests didn’t lie. Had she been wrong all along?
Even so, Chen Chang'an’s potential was boundless—Transcendent Realm, First Layer, yet his combat power defied the heavens!
"You seem awfully invested in my affairs."
"Got a thing for me?" Chen Chang'an teased.
"Oh? Only noticing now?"
"So, what do you say? Got time today? Should I… keep you company?"
Keep him company?
No thanks. This woman was no saint—even if she wasn’t outright malicious, she definitely had ulterior motives.
"There’s something I want to ask. Why wouldn’t the Medal Arena officials let me continue my challenges today?" Chen Chang'an frowned.
"Of course they wouldn’t."
"You turned the entire Medal Arena upside down in a single day. Besides, Platinum Medal battles aren’t arranged on a whim."
"More importantly, you’re the hottest ticket in town right now. Everyone knows you’re gunning for the Violet Gold Medal. Opening the betting pool now would rake in a fortune."
"And those Platinum Medal holders? They don’t just loiter around the arena. They need time to be notified."
"My guess? You’ll get the call in about three days."
The proprietress’ estimate matched what Chen Chang'an had heard from the arena officials.
"You know so much about this. Must be pretty close with No-Return City’s lord, huh?" Chen Chang'an smirked.
"Trying to dig into my secrets?"
"Just be a good boy and give in to me. I’ll tell you everything, alright?"
The proprietress shot him a seductive glance, striking a pose that would make any man’s blood boil.
Too bad, for Chen Chang'an, it was utterly ineffective.
Back in the day, Mu Yunyao had gone to extreme lengths to temper his willpower—methods that had put Chen Chang'an through hell.
But over time, he’d honed a heart as still as water, unwavering as a mountain.
Compared to Mu Yunyao, the proprietress simply didn’t measure up. What might be an irresistible temptation to others was child’s play for Chen Chang'an.
"Ah, what a shame."
"It’s been so long since Master last tested my discipline. I miss those days."
Chen Chang'an sighed inwardly. Truth be told, those times had been thrilling—even if he’d spent every day either getting beaten up or on his way to getting beaten up.
The process… had been beautiful!
Noticing Chen Chang'an’s distracted gaze, the proprietress’ expression darkened.
This brat actually looked down on her?
Was her charm so lacking that he could just drift off into his thoughts?
"Ungrateful whelp. As if I’d ever actually fancy you!"
With a frosty retort, she stormed upstairs.
Watching her leave, Chen Chang'an chuckled helplessly. Women—truly enigmatic creatures. Was she really throwing a tantrum over this?
Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of No-Return City, stood a shabby wooden hut.
Inside, a man shrouded in black robes addressed two kneeling figures.
"What have you uncovered about this Chen Chang'an?"
"Reporting to Lord Asura, Chen Chang'an’s origins remain unclear. We’ve only confirmed his recent appearance in the Chaotic Zone."
"His identity and strength are both inscrutable, but rumors suggest he came here seeking information—hence his pursuit of the Violet Gold Medal."
No one would’ve guessed that No-Return City’s lord lurked in such a humble dwelling.
"Seeking information?"
"Understood. Continue your investigation and monitor Chen Chang'an’s every move."
"Yes, Lord Asura."
Once his subordinates departed, Asura shed his black robes and stepped out of the hut.
Not long after, Chen Chang'an arrived with Da Huang in tow.
"Da Huang, this is the place?" Chen Chang'an asked.
"Yeah, should be. Something about this spot feels off," Da Huang nodded.
Chen Chang'an approached and pushed the door open with ease.
The interior reeked of neglect, cluttered and unkempt.
His brow furrowed. Someone lived here?
"Someone was definitely here recently, but they’ve already left."
"It seems we've arrived a step too late."
"Do you think this person could be the lord of the Unreturned City?"
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