I choose a C ranked hero in another world, I was mocked online

Chapter 231: Hoping for Greatness! Chairman Chen's Sixth-Tier Power

"Class Rep, Zhao Zheng and Cao Yu are inviting us for a late-night snack. Are you going?" Chen Ye asked with a smile.

"I'm guessing the speaker I gave them worked wonders, and they probably made good gains. Now they insist on treating me."

Tang Zichen thought for a moment before shaking her head.

"I'll pass. I don't want to trouble them."

By "them," she was referring to the bodyguards assigned to protect her.

Though safety wouldn't be an issue with Chen Ye around, the bodyguards still had their duties and would have to arrange careful security measures.

That would inevitably inconvenience Zhao Zheng and Cao Yu.

Tang Zichen, being someone who disliked causing trouble for others, decided not to go.

Chen Ye didn't insist.

"Alright, get some rest early."

He stood up and left her dormitory.

At the school gate, Zhao Zheng and Cao Yu were already waiting.

They weren't alone—Ren Qianqian and Shao Wenhui were there too.

"You all look overjoyed. Big gains, huh?" Chen Ye asked with a grin.

"Haha!" Cao Yu laughed heartily.

"Maxed out rewards—135 potential points! I think this might push my overall strength to third-tier."

"Same here!" Zhao Zheng said, his face lit with excitement.

"Thanks to the speaker you gave us, not only did we rake in rewards, but the whole process was practically risk-free."

Ren Qianqian and Shao Wenhui chimed in with their thanks.

This round of rewards was second only to what they had earned during the National Secret Realm and Secret Realm No. 3.

The National Secret Realm was a special case, and for Secret Realm No. 3, they had been carried by Chen Ye.

As their companions kept thanking him, Chen Ye waved his hand and said,

"Didn't you invite me out for a snack? I'm starving—let me eat my fill at your expense!"

"Let's go!" Cao Yu immediately called out.

"I've already picked the spot. Tonight, no one goes home sober!"

Meanwhile, in the Capital.

At Ba Liming's dojo, Chairman Chen emerged from a room.

It had been two months since his last appearance, and the changes in him were significant.

These changes weren't physical but rather in his demeanor and spirit.

Previously, Chairman Chen had an imposing presence, but it was tempered with the frailty of an aging lion, lacking vigor and clearly past his prime.

Now, however, he exuded renewed vitality, as though reborn.

His eyes sparkled with life, and his gaze was as sharp and thunderous as an early spring storm.

"Junior Brother, have you stabilized your realm?" A voice came from the shadows—it was Ba Liming.

Chairman Chen nodded gratefully.

"Thanks to you, Senior Brother, I've successfully achieved Bao Dan."

Bao Dan, or "Embracing the Core," does not involve forming a literal golden core within the body.

If someone could truly form a golden core, that would be cultivation, not martial arts.

In martial arts, Bao Dan refers to fortifying internal energy to create a unified, harmonious flow of Qi in the dantian.

It allows practitioners to generate explosive power at will and strike with precision as intention precedes action.

Additionally, their blood energy is elevated, granting them enhanced control over their physical strength.

Chang Ming, who had been defeated by Chen Ye, was also at this level.

Now, Chairman Chen had joined those ranks.

"One golden core swallowed into the abdomen, finally realizing my fate is not dictated by the heavens!" Chairman Chen recited a famous line, his voice filled with emotion.

"Today, I've finally grasped the true meaning of these words."

Having achieved Bao Dan, Chairman Chen didn't need formal testing to know that his current strength had reached the sixth-tier standard.

Moreover, he had successfully mastered a biological field, allowing him to utilize gravitational forces, significantly enhancing his combat prowess.

Hearing his words, Ba Liming burst into laughter.

"Come, Junior Brother. Let's test your new strength!"

In martial arts, "testing strength" usually refers to sparring.

The room's lights flickered on as Ba Liming approached Chairman Chen.

Though Ba Liming hadn't taken any overtly aggressive actions, his mere presence felt like a colossal, ferocious tyrannosaur closing in.

This sensation indicated that Chairman Chen's perception abilities had also improved significantly alongside his newfound strength.

As Ba Liming extended his hand, Chairman Chen confidently met it without hesitation.

Having just gained immense power, he brimmed with confidence.

Moreover, he trusted that Ba Liming wouldn't harm him.

In an instant, Ba Liming grasped Chairman Chen's hand firmly.

The tremendous pressure made Chairman Chen's expression change slightly.

Without hesitation, he mobilized his blood energy, channeling it into his hand to amplify his strength.

Chairman Chen's hand turned pitch black, resembling solid iron.

Visually, it bore an uncanny resemblance to Chen Ye's mastery of Armament Haki.

"Impressive!" Ba Liming released his grip and laughed.

"Junior Brother, your foundation is solid. Today's breakthrough has truly set you apart!"

This statement was no exaggeration.

Chairman Chen had reached the fifth-tier long ago but had been stuck there for years.

His deep foundation was undeniable.

Now that he had broken through, his accumulated potential exploded, rejuvenating his body and qi energy with a surge of vitality.

In terms of strength, Chairman Chen was now on par with Chang Ming at his peak.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!" Chairman Chen said with gratitude.

"Without your help, I would never have experienced the wonders of Bao Dan in my lifetime."

He truly owed Ba Liming a debt of gratitude.

Without Ba Liming clearing his meridians two months ago and helping his qi circulate throughout his body, achieving Bao Dan would have been impossible.

"We're brothers; no need to be so formal," Ba Liming said, waving his hand with a smile.

He then suggested, "Breaking through is a significant milestone. Why not host a celebratory banquet and make some noise?"

Chairman Chen immediately understood—this was his senior brother's way of helping him build influence for his future bid to become the General Association President.

Initially, when he broke through, Chairman Chen dreamed of going even further in martial arts. However, after calming down, he realized that achieving perfect mastery of Bao Dan in his lifetime would already be a stroke of immense luck.

As for "shattering the void" and attaining the state of "unbroken divine spirit," while he understood the path and direction, he knew he had no confidence in achieving it.

"Alright," Chairman Chen agreed.

Ba Liming's face lit up with a smile. "Let's set it for three months from now. Take this time to fully adapt to your new realm. By then, it'll coincide with the year-end holidays, and there will be more people in the capital."

Chairman Chen nodded. He indeed needed time to fully comprehend his new state, and this arrangement made perfect sense.

The Next Morning.

Chen Ye woke up and immediately noticed a message on his phone from his father.

The message asked him to take a trip to the capital during the winter break, three months from now.

It was early November, and with three months to go, the timing aligned with the start of the winter vacation.

Curious, Chen Ye called his father, only to learn that the trip was to celebrate his father's breakthrough to a new realm.

The news made Chen Ye smile with genuine happiness.

Every child hopes for their parent's success. The greater their achievements, the easier it is for the children to live freely.

After ending the call, Chen Ye went online.

His and Tang Zichen's achievement of earning the bonus reward in Secret Realm No. 6 had sparked a buzz on the internet once again.

The main reason was the sheer difficulty of Secret Realm No. 6. Surviving alone was challenging for most participants, let alone killing enough monsters to earn the bonus reward.

Online Comments:

"Whoa! They went god-mode in Secret Realm No. 6? Tang Goddess and Chen Ye are insane!"

"Seriously! I only managed to earn 8 potential points in that realm."

"This duo is on another level!"

"Is Secret Realm No. 6 really that scary? Can the pros share some details?"

"Share what? You trying to get me detained for breaching the confidentiality agreement?"

"Wait, isn't Secret Realm No. 6 supposed to ban superpowers? How did Chen Ye and Tang Zichen go god-mode?"

"I'm curious too… but I'm even more curious about how long they can keep this god-mode streak going. Will it last forever?"

"No way! The later realms get harder. Nobody can stay god-mode forever."

"Hah! I bet they won't go god-mode in Secret Realm No. 7. That realm isn't about strength!"

"What if they do?"

"If they do, I'll livestream myself setting off fireworks in my pants!"

Reading through the comments, Chen Ye couldn't help but chuckle.

Finally, people no longer saw him as some pampered rich kid leeching off his partner's skills.

It was probably thanks to his performance outside the university last time, which had reshaped public perception of him.

Not that Chen Ye cared much about online opinions. Still, having a positive reputation was always better.

After freshening up, Chen Ye went to class.

The classroom was noticeably emptier. Some students skipped class, while others, unfortunately, had been permanently lost in the secret realms.

When the bell rang, Old Liu walked in right on time.

Spotting Chen Ye, Old Liu couldn't hide a smile.

Chen Ye and Tang Zichen were undoubtedly his most outstanding students.

Their potential was limitless, especially now that their strength surpassed even his own.

So far, they had only completed Secret Realm No. 6. The possibilities for their future growth were astounding.

Given their progress, Old Liu tailored his lectures to their pace. After each secret realm they cleared, he would introduce the next set of concepts. Other students could request additional lessons from him if they wanted to advance faster.

"Before we start, let's congratulate Chen Ye and Class Rep Tang Zichen for setting another new record!"

Old Liu led the applause, and the rest of the class joined in enthusiastically, their gazes filled with admiration for Chen Ye.

As for Tang Zichen, she continued to attend online classes from her dormitory.

"Alright, let's begin," Old Liu said, his expression turning serious.

"The first six secret realms relied heavily on strength to overcome. But Secret Realm No. 7 is entirely different. To succeed, strength alone won't be enough. You'll need sharp observation skills…"

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