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As evening fell, Ye Chen and Lin Ningxue left the herb garden together.

As we approached the cave dwelling, I looked up and saw a large group of disciples gathered ahead...

"Senior brother, there are so many people ahead..."

"Looks like they're going to raid the cave!"

Lin Ningxue glanced ahead a few times and spoke as she walked.

Ye Chen noticed it too, but just glanced at the crowd and muttered indifferently, "I wonder which unlucky guy is going to get beaten up..."

"Senior brother, shall we go and take a look?" Lin Ningxue asked, somewhat eager to try.

Observing the duels between disciples can also provide valuable experience and insights, making it a rare opportunity...

"Sure, it seems to be near our cave, and it's on our way..." Ye Chen nodded in agreement, planning to go check out the excitement with Lin Ningxue...

As the two approached, someone in the crowd nearby suddenly shouted...

"That's Xu Xiao!"

Upon hearing this, all the disciples turned to look at Ye Chen...

Pairs of eyes scrutinized him up and down, carefully examining him, afraid of mistaking him for someone else.

"It's him, I saw him yesterday morning when Elder Xu was giving his lecture..."

"Is he Xu Xiao, the one who defeated Senior Brother Lu and Senior Brother Cheng in succession? I heard he's quite capable..."

"His swordsmanship is superb; even Elder Xu praised it personally!"

"There's probably no other disciple in the entire sect who can receive instruction in immortal swordsmanship from Elder Xu..."

"I've never seen a celestial-grade sword before, and I'd love to come and see its splendor..."

A commotion erupted from the crowd, with people whispering amongst themselves...

"What's going on...?"

Ye Chen was taken aback. Seeing where the disciples were gathered, he realized it was right at the entrance to his cave. His expression immediately turned strange...

Okay, okay, he's coming for him?

"Senior brother, it seems like they're here to see you..." Lin Ningxue, who was standing beside him, noticed something amiss and reminded him with a worried expression.

Her cultivation level was low, so she definitely wouldn't be of much help in a fight, but she would never abandon her senior brother and run away alone; she'd rather fight to the death...

Lin Ningxue rolled up her sleeves, ready to go through fire and water for Ye Chen.

Seeing this, Ye Chen gave a wry smile and sighed helplessly.

"Now that things have come to this, we can't just run away, can we?"

"Let's go see what's going on..."

He was initially nervous, thinking that his murder of his fellow disciple had been exposed. If that were the case, he would definitely run away, and being caught by the Enforcement Hall would mean certain death...

However, upon hearing the name "Xu Xiao," Ye Chen immediately breathed a sigh of relief...

The person currently wanted by the sect is Ye Chen, so what does it have to do with Xu Xiao?

Clearly, these people weren't there to kill; they seemed more interested in the immortal sword Xu Changqing had given him...

At the same time, a swordsman in a blue robe stepped out from the crowd. He had a cold face and an extraordinary aura.

Holding a sword in one hand, he stood with his hands behind his back, blocking Ye Chen and Lin Ningxue's path...

"You're Xu Xiao?"

The swordsman in the green robe looked up and asked Ye Chen for confirmation, his face expressionless.

At the same time, she was also sizing up Ye Chen, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.

Upon hearing this, Ye Chen stopped and looked at the other person suspiciously, frowning slightly.

Do we know each other?

He had only been at the Qingyun Sect for a few days and hadn't made many acquaintances; they'd either been killed or beaten up by him. He had absolutely no recollection of the green-robed swordsman before him...

Could it be that they've come seeking revenge?

Wasn't it said that Xu Xiao didn't have many friends or enemies, and just liked to flirt with women?

Could it be... that he slept with someone's wife?

The swordsman in the green robe spoke frankly.

"As long as it's you..."

"My name is Long Aotian!"

"Xu Xiao, I challenge you!"

Having said that, he slowly assumed a fighting stance, drew his treasured sword, which gleamed with a cold light...

The moment the sword was drawn, everyone vaguely felt a chill.

Meeting Long Aotian's gaze, Ye Chen gave him a strange look and pursed his lips.

"I do not accept your challenge..."

Long Aotian: ? ? ?

Long Aotian was stunned for a moment, and the way he looked at Ye Chen changed...

He'd already gotten into position, yet he wouldn't accept the challenge?

This is not what he imagined!

"You...you coward, how could you refuse my challenge?"

"If you don't accept, your cave dwelling will be mine..."

Long Aotian said in a fit of anger.

Faced with his threat, Ye Chen shrugged indifferently.

"If you like it, you can take it and live there..."

"I was just thinking of switching to Cave 19 to see how it goes..."

Disciple of Cave 19: ? ? ?

A disciple who had been watching the commotion from a short distance stood frozen in place, feeling as if the sky had fallen...

Why is he involved?

Just because we were watching the excitement, our cave is about to be robbed?

"you..."

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, Long Aotian trembled with rage...

He didn't come specifically for the cave dwelling; he wanted to test his swordsmanship against Ye Chen. He deliberately threatened to seize the cave dwelling to force Ye Chen to accept the challenge, but Ye Chen didn't care at all...

This completely baffled him; how could anyone not care about their cave dwelling...?

"No!"

"You must fight me today to see whose swordsmanship is superior..."

"If I win, you are not worthy of the immortal sword Elder Xu gave you; you must give it to me!"

Long Aotian looked at Ye Chen in front of him menacingly and said.

This competition is a must; otherwise, he will not give up. He not only wants to defeat Ye Chen, but also wants to obtain the immortal sword in Ye Chen's possession...

Seeing this, the disciples watching the commotion began to whisper among themselves...

"I've heard that Long Aotian is a sword fanatic, spending all his time practicing swordsmanship in the back mountains and frequently challenging disciples from the outer sect who are skilled in swordsmanship. Seeing this today, it's indeed true..."

"He must have heard about Elder Xu praising Senior Brother Xu Xiao and gifting him the immortal sword, which is why he came here specifically to challenge him!"

"Senior Brother Long has reached the tenth level of Qi Refining, and his swordsmanship is exquisite. If they were to actually fight, Senior Brother Xu Xiao would likely be at a disadvantage..."

"Judging from this situation, Senior Brother Xu Xiao has no choice but to accept the challenge today, otherwise Long Aotian will definitely pester him."

......

Ye Chen initially wanted to refuse, thinking it was better to avoid trouble and keep a low profile within the sect while secretly improving his strength.

Hearing the surrounding disciples' discussions, he immediately changed his mind...

If the other party really keeps pestering him and won't give up, how can he cultivate?

Moreover... the other party also covets the immortal sword gifted by Xu Changqing; we must dissuade him from this idea...

Ye Chen looked at Long Aotian in front of him and said with a serious expression.

"A contest is fine, but what if you lose?"

"You can't expect to get something for nothing. If you win, I'll give you the Legend of Sword and Fairy, and if you lose, you can just walk away, right?"

"There's no such thing as a free lunch!"

Upon hearing this, Long Aotian was initially delighted, then frowned and fell into thought, seemingly agreeing with Ye Chen's words...

To obtain the legendary sword, one must naturally place a corresponding wager...