Xuanwu War Sovereign

"Such arrogance. ’Repay it a hundredfold?’ You haven’t even been promoted to True Disciple, yet you dare run your mouth in front of one. If you actually become a True Disciple, will you dare to challenge the Sect Leader himself?"

A handsome youth in a Star Crowned Feather Robe suddenly appeared among them.

His tone was quite hostile, carrying a hint of severity.

"Senior Brother Yu!"

Seeing him, Li Yan and Long Jun Nian’s expressions changed, and they hurriedly paid their respects.

Zong Wuxiang, Dong Hao, Huo Lei, Qi Xia’er, and the others looked even more grave, clearing a path and bowing in unison.

Yu Huatian!

Yu Huatian of Yingyue Peak, known as the Five Directions True Monarch!

A Supreme Great Power, this was a Supreme Great Power!

The moment he opened his mouth, he branded Qin Feng as lawless and ignorant of his place in the hierarchy.

A cold sneer played on his lips as his gaze fell upon Qin Feng. "What? I’m teaching you a lesson. You have a problem with it?"

Qin Feng’s expression changed.

A fierce glint flickered in his eyes.

Though he was seething with rage, Qin Feng found he had no way to retort.

The other party was a True Disciple. As long as a True Disciple didn’t go too far when disciplining an Inner Sect Disciple, no one would hold them accountable.

But for an Inner Sect Disciple to talk back to a True Disciple was a different matter entirely.

It was an act of gross insubordination!

The Celestial Rules were strict, and the hierarchy of the Star Sect was rigid. If an Inner Sect Disciple were to defy a superior, the True Disciple had the right to take action, and even punish the offender.

Although Qin Feng had killed a Mo Luo King of the Supreme Great Power level, he didn’t truly believe he could suppress the Yu Huatian before him.

CRACK!

Qin Feng clenched his fists, struggling to contain his fury.

"Hall Master, should we intervene?" Elder Qingmu, Xu Changqing, was growing anxious.

He had personally mentored Qin Feng, and he had been genuinely happy to see him on the verge of becoming a True Disciple.

But he couldn’t understand how Qin Feng had offended the Five Directions True Monarch, Yu Huatian.

Not even he dared to offend a man like Yu Huatian!

Before the Hall Master of the Medicine King Hall could speak, Jiang Wei said lightly, "Junior Brother Xu, you’re too tense. It’s not good for a young man to be so arrogant. He needs to suffer a bit to learn a lesson. It will smooth out his rough edges and teach him that there’s always someone stronger."

Yan Li’s eyes flashed as he added, "Indeed. It’s good for these young people! Geniuses today need a few setbacks!"

Elder Xu’s face flushed red, so angry he couldn’t speak.

Martial Artists valued forging ahead with courage and vigor. If his Qi Fortune were to be thwarted, not only would it create obstacles like a Heart Demon, but he might never recover from the blow.

Elder Xu wanted to argue his case, but these three were elders with real power in the Medicine King Hall. He had the will, but not the power.

’Don’t fall for it. I have to endure this. I can’t give him a chance to make a move. I just have to wait until I break through to the Nirvana Realm and achieve Heaven and Earth Creation. Then I’ll find this man and avenge today’s shame!’

Nearby, Yan Li, Jiang Wei, and Hua Zhiqing watched on coldly, making no move to stop it.

At this moment, a chill ran through Qin Feng’s heart.

"Yu Huatian, you’re becoming more pathetic with age! A dignified Supreme Great Power of the Star Sect, a Five Directions True Monarch, stooping to suppress a newly promoted junior brother? Have your two hundred years of cultivation all gone to the dogs?"

With a wild and unrestrained air, a fierce wind was born from the Void, and a figure appeared out of thin air.

Dressed in green robes, his wild hair flying, he carried a long saber on his back. He was like a Divine Spirit born from countless gales, domineering and peerless.

He sneered at Yu Huatian, his domineering eyes filled with utter disdain.

"Luo Zheng!" Yu Huatian’s face darkened.

"It’s the Wind and Thunder True Monarch, Luo Zheng!" someone exclaimed.

"It’s really him?"

"He and the Tai Chi True Monarch, Zhang Junbao, are known as the Taiqing Two Monarchs. He’s one of the two Vice Hall Masters of the Taiqing Hall, and also one of Hall Master Ji Qingxuan’s two most capable True Monarchs!"

"The Taiqing Hall presides over a Large Grotto Heaven. While its status may not be as special as the Ten Great Divine Palaces, it’s still extraordinary. These two usually stay by the Taiqing Hall Master’s side. They shouldn’t have any connection to Qin Feng, so why would he stick up for him?"

"Luo Zheng, are you really going to make an enemy of me for some nameless nobody who hasn’t even become a True Disciple?" A chill flashed in the Five Directions True Monarch Yu Huatian’s eyes.

"Cut the crap, Yu Huatian. You know my temper. In short, Qin Feng is someone we’re protecting. I won’t let you humiliate him!"

Luo Zheng crossed his arms, glanced at Qin Feng, and gave him a slight nod.

"So, what’s it gonna be? You want to fight, or do you want to try and use your Senior Brothers to pressure me? When it comes to backing, I may not be from Yingyue Peak where the Sect Leader resides, but the brothers from Doumu Peak aren’t exactly pushovers!"

Luo Zheng let out a cold chuckle.

Yu Huatian’s expression was as dark as it could be, and Li Yan and Long Jun Nian didn’t look too happy either.

This Luo Zheng had always been a real bastard, but his talent was outstanding and his strength was exceptional. Among the True Disciples, he was among the very best.

In terms of strength, among the many True Disciples of Yingyue Peak, perhaps only the Three Extremes True Monarch had the ability to suppress him.

Although the Five Directions True Monarch Yu Huatian was also extremely powerful, in a true life-and-death battle, a decisive victory was not guaranteed. It might very well end in mutual destruction.

For a moment, the many young powerhouses of the Inner Sect were scared into silence.

Many people looked at Qin Feng with a sense of wonder.

Qin Feng’s luck was too good!

Only a small number of True Disciples seemed to be lost in thought.

’A fifteen-year-old Fourth Grade Alchemist, and a True Disciple at that!’

’This must be Ji Qingxuan’s doing. Luo Zheng has always been a brute; he definitely wouldn’t stick his neck out for Qin Feng for no reason!’

’This Qin Feng really has enormous potential. If we could gain his friendship, it might mean gaining the friendship of a future Seventh-grade Refining Master, or even a future Hall Master of the Medicine King Hall!’

The eyes of many True Disciples flickered as they mulled this over.

Luo Zheng glanced at the sullen Yu Huatian, then walked a few steps to stand before Qin Feng. "Little brother, not a bad showing. I like your character—you’re clear about your debts and grudges, and you don’t care what others say!"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Luo!" Qin Feng bowed slightly, then swept an indifferent gaze over Yu Huatian.

’When I get the chance, I will repay today’s humiliation a hundredfold.’

’And those three—Yan Li, Jiang Wei, and Hua Zhiqing. Those three old scoundrels, elders of the Medicine King Hall, just stood by and watched as I was cornered. How detestable!’

Luo Zheng grinned. "Don’t thank me. You should be thanking Senior Sister Ji. If she hadn’t given the order, I wouldn’t have risked offending Yu Huatian for free just to get you out of this mess!"

Qin Feng nodded.

Yu Huatian’s expression was frighteningly dark. He stared at Luo Zheng and Qin Feng, a chilling killing intent surging in his eyes.

Just then, a commotion came from the Demon Refining Tower.

Everyone turned to look and saw several streaks of light shooting out of the Demon Refining Ancient Tower, one after another, separated by only a few breaths.

Ye Ding, Xingzhou, Chen Guang!!

At the same time, the Crystal Ranking shifted dramatically as three streaks of light instantly shot up the board!

Everyone hurriedly turned their gaze to the Crystal Ranking.

First, Panwu, 26 Points.

Second, Jian Zongyuan, 26 Points.

Third, Qin Feng, 25 Points.

Fourth, Ye Ding, 25 Points.

Fifth, Xingzhou, 25 Points.

Sixth, Dongfang Qingyun, 25 Points.

Seventh, Gongsun Hong, 25 Points.

Eighth, Gongyang Zi, 25 Points.

Ninth, Chen Guang, 25 Points.

Tenth, Zhi Yao, 25 Points.

Eleventh, Chunyu Fengshen, 24 Points.

Twelfth, Red Flame Crossbow, 24 Points.