NOVPUBYe Xuanji ignored the man in the red robe.
In the past, Ye Xuanji might have courteously shown some deference to the Jiuli Ghost Sect,
After all, the Jiuli Ghost Sect was indeed a top-tier grand family and a formidable overlord within the Tianyuan Nation.
Within its ranks, there were not only Supreme Saint Realm experts but also Quasi-Emperors presiding over it.
Such a force was not one he could afford to offend lightly.
However, he had now become a follower of Qinchuan.
And in his heart, he had always thought of Qinchuan as the descendant of some terrifying power.
That terrifying power had once wiped out the very existence that had ruined his Ye Family.
In front of that terrifying power, what was the Jiuli Ghost Sect?
Nothing but ants.
Therefore, Ye Xuanji need not show any deference to the Jiuli Ghost Sect.
They wanted to make a move on Qinchuan.
He had to step forward.
"Young master, I have arrived late."
Without paying attention to the man in the red robe, nor the shocked gazes of the people around,
Ye Xuanji turned and bowed deeply to Qinchuan with utmost respect.
This scene caused everyone's pupils to constrict.
A mighty being of the Saint Realm was already incredible for serving as the protector of this young man, but to show him such deep respect was utterly astonishing!
This was a Saint Realm powerhouse!
How could he be so subservient to another?
At this moment, everyone felt a chill go down their spine.
Looking at Qinchuan, there was shock, horror, and awe in their eyes.
To have a Saint Realm powerhouse as a protector was already terrifying enough,
But to make a Saint Realm powerhouse show such deep respect and even subservience was extraordinary.
At this moment, everyone felt an intense disbelief.
Just who was this extremely arrogant youth who didn't even consider the Jiuli Ghost Sect worth mentioning?
Not only did he have a Saint Realm protector, but he also made the Saint Realm powerhouse willingly call himself a subordinate and show such deep reverence!
Could his background be more eminent than even the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!
Those martial artists and cultivators who had previously contemplated forming ties with Qinchuan, but had been frightened away by his arrogant remarks that dismissed the Jiuli Ghost Sect's disciples, were now also staring wide-eyed at Qinchuan, their gazes filled with shock and regret.
"This kid has such an impressive background; even Saint Realm powerhouses treat him with such reverence. Could his origins truly be greater than the Jiuli Ghost Sect?!"
"No wonder he dared to be so arrogant and dismissive, provoking the Jiuli Ghost Sect like that—it turns out he had something substantial to rely on."
"Had I known earlier, I shouldn't have hesitated; I should have made an effort to befriend him… he's a real VIP…"
Several people were left with mixed emotions and full of regrets.
Upon hearing the way Ye Xuanji addressed Qinchuan, the man in the red robe also had his pupils shrink.
Ye Xuanji was actually addressing Qinchuan as a young master?!
He remembered the incident when the Tianyuan Royal Family tried to recruit Ye Xuanji.
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Could it be that Ye Xuanji secretly joined the Tianyuan Royal Family after the event?
Is this young man before me truly a descendant of the royal family?
With a Protector like Ye Xuanji, esteemed as a Saint, following him, he must be among the top-tier geniuses within the royal descendants.
Such an exceptional genius should not remain unnamed and obscure.
Nor should he have only attained the Meridian Opening Realm in cultivation.
After all, even the Saint Heir of Jiuli Ghost Sect had reached the Nine Layers of the Spirit Martial Realm. 𝑛𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝘤𝑜𝘮
He was just one step away from advancing into the Cultivator Realm, the Dao Palace Realm.
The talent chosen by the Tianyuan Royal Family should not be inferior to that of the Jiuli Ghost Sect's Saint Heir.
His gaze flickered as he pondered and then dismissed the speculation that Qinchuan was a descendant of the Tianyuan Royal Family.
Staring at Ye Xuanji, he spoke, "Ye Xuanji, a dignified Saint like you, I didn't expect that after so many years, you would actually revere an unnamed junior as your master, is this not a self-degradation?!"
His remark was an attempt to probe the truth.
He hoped to ascertain Qinchuan's identity through Ye Xuanji's reaction.
Unfortunately, Ye Xuanji paid him no mind at all.
The other senior elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect had also realized who the Saint before them was, their eyes hardened as they too questioned, "Ye Xuanji, although you are a Saint, how dare you oppress us like this? Do you realize that this act is a provocation against our Jiuli Ghost Sect?!"
"Being in the Saint Realm is indeed honorable, but if you try to shake the authority of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, I'm afraid you are still lacking!"
The greyclothed elder who had attacked Qinchuan and was repelled by the imposing aura of Ye Xuanji, causing turmoil in his qi and a hidden injury, now spoke with a sinister voice, his eyes no longer showing any reverence.
Knowing the details of Ye Xuanji, they naturally had nothing to fear.
The Jiuli Ghost Sect was their strong shield.
Even a Saint cannot challenge the authority of Jiuli Ghost Sect!
"Heh, does the Jiuli Ghost Sect have only people full of such sense of superiority as you all?"
"Do you only mention the Jiuli Ghost Sect to try to impress others, using these four words to bluff and bluster?"
Hearing their words, Qinchuan let out a derisive laugh, strolling leisurely to stand in front of Ye Xuanji, facing the senior elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect without a hint of panic, looking completely at ease.
The members of the Jiuli Ghost Sect instantly wore unpleasant expressions while looking at Qinchuan with cold eyes.
Qinchuan, however, did not care in the slightest, speaking indifferently, "The Jiuli Ghost Sect is but a lesser power, not worth mentioning in this universe, let alone the Myriad Heavens and Worlds. Even within the vast Divine Wilderness alone, there are countless noble families and powerful forces. Your Jiuli Ghost Sect hardly counts for anything."
"You think I'm trying to belittle the Jiuli Ghost Sect? You think too highly of yourselves. If those old ancestors of your Jiuli Ghost Sect were still alive, you might go back and ask them whether my words are false."
At this point, Qinchuan yawned, looking at the Jiuli Ghost Sect members, especially the elders. Although their strength wasn't too bad, in his eyes, there was virtually no difference between them and ants and insects.
Now, he had lost interest in entangling with them any further.
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His gaze sweeping over the people of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, Qinchuan's eyes then fell on the greyclothed elder, his expression unperturbed as he said, "Daring to strike me warrants a price. Sever one of his arms as punishment."
Upon hearing Qinchuan's casually uttered words, the greyclothed elder's face changed drastically.
For at the moment Qinchuan's voice fell, he felt a terrifying gaze falling on him, locking him down.
It was the gaze of Ye Xuanji.
Immediately after, Ye Xuanji's figure flickered.
The greyclothed elder only felt a blur before his eyes and exclaimed in shock, "You dare..."
"Ahhh..."
Before he could finish his words, he instantly felt an excruciating pain as one of his arms was severed by a powerful force, eliciting a terrible scream from him.
"Old Four!"
The other senior elders of the Jiuli Ghost Sect, such as the red-robed old man, instantly narrowed their eyes, their faces turning pale as they cried out in shock.
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