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Chapter 160: Chapter 160: Secret News! Kneel Down and Admit Your Mistake!
When they heard the mocking words, the few Xuanyuan Sect disciples who were in high spirits suddenly had their expressions sink. They all turned their heads to look.
At the window seats sat four people: three men and one woman.
The young woman’s face was charming, and sitting beside her was a young man dressed in a purple-gold robe, with exceptionally long legs and an imposing presence. He was quietly sipping tea, his gaze occasionally sweeping across the Luoyan River, as if waiting for something.
All four of them bore the golden cloud emblem of outer disciples from the Fierce Cloud Sect.
"Fierce Cloud Sect!"
Wang Zhao frowned.
One hot-tempered Xuanyuan Sect disciple immediately shouted in anger:
"Is this how the Fierce Cloud Sect teaches its disciples? Publicly insulting another sect, how insolent!"
The small-eyed youth sitting next to the tall teenager sneered sinisterly, "I’m just stating facts!"
"In the past few years’ Three Sect Martial Meets, wasn’t your Xuanyuan Sect always at the bottom? Saying your Xuanyuan Sect will eventually be kicked out of the Three Great Sects—isn’t that true? What, your Xuanyuan Sect is so overbearing that you won’t let anyone speak the truth?"
The small-eyed martial artist spoke loudly, instantly catching the attention of many around.
"Look! It’s disciples from the Fierce Cloud Sect and the Xuanyuan Sect!"
"The grudges between Xuanyuan Sect and Fierce Cloud Sect in the Three Great Sects have been entangled for ages. I heard that centuries ago, it wasn’t like this. Back then, Xuanyuan Sect and Fierce Cloud Sect were as close as brothers. But one time, the Sect Master of Xuanyuan Sect and the Sect Master of Fierce Cloud Sect joined forces to search for a mysterious treasure. The result? Xuanyuan Sect’s Sect Master was deceived and killed, losing many top experts. Ever since then, Xuanyuan Sect has been in decline while Fierce Cloud Sect continues to prosper..."
"There’s such a secret history behind this! No wonder the two sects are like fire and water!"
"If you ask me, that Fierce Cloud Sect disciple isn’t wrong. Xuanyuan Sect has failed to produce talents while the younger generation of Fierce Cloud Sect and Luoxia Sect shines brightly. If this goes on, they’ll surely be kicked out of the Three Great Sects sooner or later."
The surrounding martial artists started discussing in hushed tones.
Wang Zhao’s face turned red in anger as he glared at the small-eyed martial artist and said in a low voice:
"Take back what you said just now, or don’t blame me for being rude!"
At this point, the tall teenager in the purple-gold robe withdrew his gaze and looked at Wang Zhao with a playful smile. Then he said to the small-eyed martial artist:
"Junior Brother Lin, since others are so enthusiastic, don’t hold back. Remember this: either don’t make a move, or show the power and prestige of our Fierce Cloud Sect when you do!"
"Understood!"
The small-eyed martial artist leapt out in an instant, glancing at Wang Zhao with a smile and saying, "Come on, let me see just how you plan to be rude!"
"You’re asking for death!"
Wang Zhao flew into a rage, lunging forward like a whip cracking. With a gust of wind, he swung a powerful punch towards the small-eyed martial artist.
The small-eyed martial artist, also at the Fifth Layer of Transcendence Realm, flashed a sharp glint in his eyes. Despite his thin frame, his presence seemed to grow, and he struck back with a horizontal palm strike.
Bang! Qi force exploded, sending tables, wine cups, and dishes crashing to the floor.
"Such a loudmouth, yet your strength isn’t impressive at all."
The small-eyed martial artist swayed slightly, clapped his hands nonchalantly, and looked extremely composed.
Wang Zhao staggered back several steps. Hearing the ridicule, his face flushed with embarrassment, and he roared in fury:
"Take my punch again—Surging Wave Fist!"
Boom!
This punch carried even greater force, making the air ripple with energy.
"Let me show you the might of my Stacked Cloud Palm!"
The small-eyed martial artist chuckled coldly, unleashing his strongest ultimate skill. His palm instantly blurred into an illusion, and he struck out.
Bang!
Fist and palm collided, the resulting impact breaking the air with a sharp sound.
Although both were at the same cultivation level, the small-eyed martial artist’s mastery of martial arts was superior. Wang Zhao couldn’t stop the force, retreating backward yet again.
The small-eyed martial artist revealed a fierce glint in his eyes.
He had cultivated the Stacked Cloud Palm to the third stage, with each successive strike stronger than the last!
"Lie down!"
Unwilling to stop there, the small-eyed martial artist struck another palm towards Wang Zhao!
Wang Zhao’s face changed drastically.
At this moment, his earlier strength had dissipated, and he had yet to generate a new wave of power. He was in no position to defend himself.
If this palm landed, he’d be severely injured, humiliated in front of everyone!
Just as the situation reached a critical point!
A hand shot out from the side.
It was Luo Cheng!
Sitting nearby and enjoying his meal, Luo Cheng had merely planned to rest briefly before returning to the sect for cultivation. He hadn’t intended to intervene, but now he had no choice.
Bang! Luo Cheng intercepted the small-eyed martial artist’s palm, his body completely unaffected.
"Another one? You’ll all lie down!"
Seeing Luo Cheng was also a Xuanyuan Sect disciple, the small-eyed martial artist’s expression grew vicious. He pushed his strength to the absolute limit and struck his third palm.
This palm’s power was overwhelming, far surpassing the previous ones, with its force creating a whistling sound in the air.
"Get lost!"
Without even looking, Luo Cheng casually slapped his hand out.
Poof!
The small-eyed martial artist felt as if a raging bull had crashed into him. In horror, his body was sent flying, spewing a large mouthful of blood in mid-air.
Hmph!
The tall teenager in the purple-gold robe, who had been sitting upright, wore a cold expression as he instantly appeared behind the small-eyed martial artist and caught him steadily.
Cough!
The small-eyed martial artist spat another mouthful of blood, his face filled with shame as he looked at Luo Cheng and said, "Senior Brother Jiang, I..."
The teenager in the purple-gold robe raised his hand to interrupt him. He turned his gaze towards Luo Cheng and said coldly:
"Impressive skills! You injured a disciple of my Fierce Cloud Sect—do you know your crime?"
Luo Cheng sneered, "What a joke! He lost because his skills were inferior—what does that have to do with me? If my junior brother were injured by him, would you step out and admit guilt?"
Bang!
Another Fierce Cloud Sect disciple slammed the table in anger and roared:
"You brat! Such arrogance! Do you even know who you’re talking to? This is Senior Brother Jiang Xinglie of our Fierce Cloud Sect! If Senior Brother Jiang wanted to kill you, it would be as simple as squashing an ant! Kneel and beg for forgiveness!"
"So this is the newly risen genius disciple Jiang Xinglie from Fierce Cloud Sect!"
As soon as these words came out, many nearby looked at the teenager in the purple-gold robe with expressions of shock.
Jiang Xinglie was a rapidly rising star of Fierce Cloud Sect, having awakened a Nine-star Martial Soul. Within just three months of joining Fierce Cloud Sect, his cultivation had already reached the Sixth Layer of Transcendence Realm.
But that wasn’t all—his fame truly exploded only ten days ago.
Ten days ago, Jiang Xinglie took on a Two-star top-level mission alone: to slay the infamous bandit Iron Hand Wu Tong!
This battle was witnessed by many.
In a direct confrontation, Wu Tong was completely suppressed.
Eventually, Wu Tong had to reveal his half-step Tongxuan cultivation.
Even so, Wu Tong only managed to survive for eight strikes against Jiang Xinglie. On the ninth strike, his entire skeleton shattered, and he died, bleeding from his seven orifices!
This battle catapulted Jiang Xinglie to fame!
Many believed Jiang Xinglie had the potential to rank within Fierce Cloud Sect’s outer sect top ten!
Listening to the crowd’s amazement, the Fierce Cloud Sect disciple who spoke earlier looked at Luo Cheng smugly and said:
"Kneel and admit your wrongs, or you’ll regret defying a direct warning!"
Luo Cheng remained expressionless and said plainly, "Strength isn’t determined by talk. If you want me to kneel and admit fault, let’s see if you have the ability to make me!"
In Luo Cheng’s perception, this Jiang Xinglie was about equal to Extreme Dao Sect’s Li Yun, perhaps even inferior.
Li Yun had mastered the Tu Yuan Blood Hand, which specializes in breaking Essence Energy. His combat power far exceeded that of typical half-step Tongxuan martial artists!
Luo Cheng had killed Li Yun with a single sword!
What does Jiang Xinglie amount to?
