Chapter 282: Chapter 63 Can’t Laugh Anymore
Under the protection of the Great Elders, the disciples on the Main Peak of the White Emperor Sword Sect were largely unharmed.
However, the power of Zhou Bujue’s sword techniques was too much for disciples below the Golden Core Realm, causing them to faint.
Only a few individuals, whose cultivation was above the Golden Core Realm, remained standing.
They were greatly shocked. Zhou Bujue’s cultivation had reached such a level; having recently entered the Nascent Soul Realm, he had clearly surpassed the Great Elders of the White Emperor Sword Sect!
And Zhong Yanhan also stole the show. Despite only recently entering the Golden Core Realm, she could withstand Zhou Bujue’s sword techniques.
In comparison, Zhou Bujue, a Heavenly prodigy of destiny, clearly had the upper hand and showed no signs of strain.
On the contrary, Zhong Yanhan appeared somewhat fatigued.
Although her talent was equally monstrous and peerless, the objective gap in their cultivation realms still existed.
But everyone was puzzled as to why Zhou Bujue would concede in such a situation?
Zhong Yanhan frowned, “What do you mean, Senior Brother Zhou?”
“A few years ago, I also stepped into the Golden Core Realm, Junior Sister Zhong,” Zhou Bujue said. “However, back then, it was absolutely impossible for me to withstand such sword techniques with my Golden Core Realm cultivation.”
“…So that’s what you meant?” Zhong Yanhan finally understood.
“Junior Sister Zhong, you are very outstanding, far more outstanding than I was back then. Your future will not be inferior to mine. This match, I have lost!”
Zhou Bujue drank his clear wine leisurely, feeling refreshed.
In fact, this match was a deliberate test for him.
Since Zhong Yanhan had asked him to withdraw from the competition for Chief Disciple, it was clear that she intended to contend for the Sect Master position in the future.
Initially, Zhou Bujue had some worries about whether Zhong Yanhan could succeed him.
But now it seemed…
She was perfectly capable!
Zhou Bujue let out a long laugh, drunkenly lay on his flying sword, and left in a spectacular fashion.
He voluntarily conceded, entrusting the future of the sect to Zhong Yanhan, and would henceforth dedicate himself solely to his sword Dao.
This genius youth truly embodied an uninhibited spirit.
Qi Canghai watched, his heart filled with complex emotions.
His most admired disciple had finally regained his former glory, stepped into a higher realm, broken free from his obsessions, and embarked on the great Dao.
However… it would be difficult now to make him Shen Pingchuan’s successor.
The outcome of this battle would undoubtedly shock the entire White Emperor Sword Sect, and Zhou Bujue and Zhong Yanhan would become the most outstanding representatives of the sword sect’s disciples.
…
The battle concluded, and it was time for other matches.
Ye Changsheng observed from the sidelines.
Lu Yue was participating in the sect competition.
Normally, the sect competition was a rare opportunity for the sword sect disciples to catch a glimpse of the sect’s most beautiful woman. With her absence, many were filled with speculation.
Lu Yue had vanished, not appearing at all during this period. She hadn’t even “ambushed” Ye Changsheng by entering his room through the window of Azure Peak.
This left him with a sense of emptiness, feeling as though something was missing without his inscrutable Senior Sister around.
However, if he went to Moon Invitation Peak, Yun Xue would still give him the Yin Flower.
Upon inquiring, even Yun Xue did not know where Lu Yue had gone. Seeing that Su Wan was not worried, Ye Changsheng surmised…
Well, Ye Changsheng couldn’t figure it out either. That person’s background was quite special and could not be compared to ordinary cultivators.
Ye Changsheng had been observing Gongsun Wenyuan all along.
During one duel, everyone present showed shock.
Only Gongsun Wenyuan remained unfazed. To him, the contest between Lu Yue and Zhou Bujue seemed like nothing special.
This made Ye Changsheng even more certain.
Gongsun Wenyuan’s System was powerful enough to allow him to defeat Zhou Bujue, which explained his overconfidence.
Zhong Yanhan’s full-power performance this time was also at Ye Changsheng’s command.
The purpose was to observe Gongsun Wenyuan’s reaction and, at the same time, mislead him.
“It’s almost your turn,” Tang Yi said, patting his shoulder.
Ye Changsheng stood up and nodded.
“Master, I’ll prepare myself.”
Seeing Zhong Yanhan’s excellent performance, Tang Yi’s face was filled with joy. However, he was somewhat puzzled by Ye Changsheng’s actions.
“Changsheng, you’re only at the entrance of the Qi Refining Realm. Why are you being reckless and challenging Gongsun Wenyuan?”
“…Gongsun Wenyuan once instructed his junior brothers and sisters to humiliate us from Azure Peak in the Absolute Dragon Cave Mansion, and I couldn’t stand it,” Ye Changsheng replied.
Tang Yi shook his head. “Changsheng, I know it’s good to be spirited as a young man! But Gongsun Wenyuan is in the Golden Core Realm Mid-stage; you have no chance of winning!”
“Master, my mind is made up. There’s no need to say more.”
“Be careful, don’t get crippled,” Tang Yi instructed. “Your Senior Sister Zhong just brought glory to Azure Peak; don’t you disgrace us!”
Ye Changsheng did not respond to Tang Yi.
After waiting for a while, he stepped onto the stage to face Gongsun Wenyuan.
Currently, many eye-catching matches were underway in the sect competition. Most people had no interest in a True Disciple beating up a Qi Refining Realm disciple, so there weren’t many spectators.
Furthermore, Ye Changsheng had instructed Zhong Yanhan to deliberately reveal Zhou Bujue’s strength, causing a large portion of the audience to faint, leaving even fewer people watching.
It was quite deserted.
Only a few disciples from Azure Peak had come to watch Gongsun Wenyuan beat up Ye Changsheng, seeking some sort of catharsis. No one from Azure Peak had even come to cheer for Ye Changsheng.
Gongsun Wenyuan walked onto the stage, a playful smirk on his lips. “Yo, who is this? Isn’t it Junior Brother Ye?”
“Greetings, Senior Brother Gongsun. I am here to challenge you,” Ye Changsheng greeted politely.
He glanced around; only a regular Elder was present, mainly to prevent any fatalities by calling for help.
This was precisely the environment Ye Changsheng desired.
“I really misjudged you back then, Junior Brother Ye. I thought you were a man of substance, but it turns out you’re a coward who hides behind Junior Sister Zhong all day.”
Several disciples from Fengge Peak chimed in, belittling Ye Changsheng and Azure Peak in unison.
However, Ye Changsheng ignored the sycophants, focusing his attention on Gongsun Wenyuan.
“Are you out of your mind? Challenging the Golden Core Realm Mid-stage with your Qi Refining Realm cultivation?” Gongsun Wenyuan covered his forehead. “Even though our Fengge Peak has lost a few times, I, Gongsun Wenyuan, am not someone like you trash can look down upon!”
Gongsun Wenyuan was indeed arrogant and full of confidence, looking down on everyone.
But then again, who wouldn’t be, with a System?
“Who instructed you to do this? Is it Zhong Yanhan, trying to crush my confidence, deliberately disgust me, mock me, and play psychological warfare?”
“I am serious. Soon, you won’t be able to laugh anymore,” Ye Changsheng replied.
Gongsun Wenyuan had been suppressing a lot of frustration lately, with nowhere to vent it. Ye Changsheng’s appearance was perfect timing.
“Tsk, daring to annoy me like this, I’ll break all your meridians today and leave you bedridden for a year!!”
Gongsun Wenyuan did not take out his Magic Sword as Zhou Bujue and Zhong Yanhan had. He simply summoned his Magic Sword and sent Sword Qi towards Ye Changsheng.
After all, dealing with a Qi Refining Realm cultivator too seriously would be humiliating.
However…
*Clang!*
To Gongsun Wenyuan’s astonishment, Ye Changsheng blocked his Sword Qi with a standard iron sword.
“How come your expression changed in less than five seconds, Gongsun Wenyuan?”
