Enduring humiliation for three years, seizing the elixir, the treasure, and the holy maiden.

The news of Su Chen's massacre of the Crimson Cloud Sect and his rebuke of Han Ye in the main hall spread throughout the entire Falling Cloud Sect in just two days.

For a time, there was much discussion within the sect.

Some say Su Chen is ruthless.

Some say that this true teaching is indeed unfathomable.

However, the first person to get restless about this was none other than someone else.

Instead, it was Han Ye's good-for-nothing nephew, Han Zhishan.

...

The dining hall at the foot of Yunjian Peak.

Chen Shiqiang was holding a bowl of spirit rice and quietly eating it in a corner.

Since that day when Su Chen personally selected him as his disciple.

This kid's status within the sect has risen considerably.

But Chen Shiqiang has always been a low-key person.

I didn't feel like I'd climbed any higher branches.

"Hey, isn't this Chen Shiqiang?"

A sarcastic voice came from behind.

Chen Shiqiang frowned and looked back.

It was Han Zhishan, followed by several of his cronies.

The kid had an arrogant look on his face.

Chen Shiqiang's heart skipped a beat.

I immediately remembered Su Chen's warning: "Don't provoke Han Zhishan again..."

"Senior Brother Han."

Chen Shiqiang politely cupped his hands in greeting.

"Oh, so you know how to call me senior brother now?"

"I thought you'd gotten on Su Zhenchuan's good side and stopped recognizing people like us."

Han Zhishan sneered.

The henchmen behind him chuckled along.

"A piece of trash who almost died in the Spirit Beast Mountain Range."

"Does he even deserve to participate in this Three Sects Martial Arts Tournament?"

"In the end, it's nothing more than wagging its tail and climbing up a high branch."

Han Zhishan's words were extremely harsh.

Chen Shiqiang clenched his fists tightly.

No temper?

Of course, he has a temper, but what can he do?

He simply couldn't afford to offend Han Ye, that Nascent Soul Elder.

He didn't want to cause Su Chen any trouble at this crucial moment.

"What's wrong? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"Do you think you're something special just because you have someone who can pass on their knowledge and skills?"

Seeing that Chen Shiqiang remained silent, Han Zhishan became even more emboldened.

Especially knowing that his uncle had suffered a loss in front of Su Chen this time.

He raised his hand and overturned the bowl of spiritual rice on Chen Shiqiang's table.

"Ouch."

"Look at my hands, how could I be so careless?"

Han Zhishan said something insincere.

"If Senior Brother Han has nothing else, I will take my leave now."

Chen Shiqiang gritted his teeth and turned to leave.

"stop!"

Han Zhishan stepped in front of Chen Shiqiang...

A burst of spiritual energy struck Chen Shiqiang directly in the chest.

Chen Shiqiang staggered, and blood instantly seeped from the corner of his mouth.

I never expected this to happen within the sect.

Han Zhishan has become so arrogant that he dares to attack his own fellow disciples.

"I've got it."

"In this Luoyun Sect."

"You, Chen Shiqiang, will always be nothing but a worthless piece of trash."

Han Zhishan left with a single sentence.

He then swaggered away with his few followers.

To be honest, Chen Shiqiang's cultivation level was no weaker than Han Zhishan's.

Just now, I even considered making a move.

But the thought that this matter would cause trouble and definitely add to Su Chen's troubles was just one of them.

After all, Su Chen had just secured a spot in the martial arts tournament for himself.

If something goes wrong at this time.

At that point, Su Chen won't be able to help me either.

This scene was witnessed by Yun'er, who happened to be passing by.

Yun'er originally came to retrieve some spiritual items for Su Chen.

I never expected to witness this.

After Han Zhishan had walked away, Yun'er went over to him.

"Senior Brother Chen, are you alright?"

Yun'er squatted down and looked at the blood at the corner of Chen Shiqiang's mouth.

He froze for a moment...

Chen Shiqiang has recently become the young master's man.

These people are bullying Chen Shiqiang like this, aren't they going against the young master?

But should we tell the young master about this?

She also knew that this might cause Su Chen some trouble.

"fine."

"It's just a minor injury."

Chen Shiqiang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and waved his hand.

"You call this a minor injury?"

Why didn't you fight back?

"You were personally chosen by the young master as his disciple!"

Yun'er couldn't hold back any longer.

"Fight back?"

"What can I do to fight back?"

"I am a disciple at the mid-Foundation Establishment stage."

"Han Zhishan also has Elder Han behind him."

"If I fight back, I'm afraid I won't even be able to participate in this martial arts tournament."

Chen Shiqiang gave a wry smile.

"Then why didn't you tell the young master?"

"Given your current status, young master..."

"A mere Han Zhishan is nothing to you, young master."

Yun'er frowned at this moment.

That's right, I shouldn't get involved in this matter.

But I still hope Chen Shiqiang can tell Su Chen.

Perhaps the young master can uphold justice.

"This world is inherently a dog-eat-dog world."

"At this time, I absolutely cannot offend Elder Han."

"My master has already helped me once, giving me this spot to accompany him."

"If I were to go to my master for every little thing, it would be too much of a trivial matter."

"What's the difference between that and those who constantly fawn over the true teachings and just grovel?"

Chen Shiqiang shook his head.

These words made Yun'er tremble.

Actually, I didn't think much of Chen Shiqiang to begin with.

The reason is simple: Chen Shiqiang has no presence in the sect most of the time.

Especially since Su Chen gave him a spot this time.

This made Yun'er even more confused.

After all, how could someone worthy of following the young master be such a scoundrel?

Now Yun'er understands a little.

This kid still has some pride.

"Miss Yun'er."

"Don't tell the young master about this."

"I can handle it myself."

Chen Shiqiang cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Yun'er.

He turned and left the dining hall.

Yun'er covered her mouth and chuckled.

I actually find this kid quite interesting.

...

A few days later.

The joint martial arts tournament of the three sects has officially begun.

This conference was held at the Tai Xuan Sect.

Tai Xuan Sect is the third largest sect in Qingzhou, after Luo Yun Sect and Jiu Xiao Sword Pavilion.

Su Chen and his group, along with the sect elders, boarded the airship and flew towards the Tai Xuan Sect.

It took about half a day to fly.

From afar, Su Chen could see the mountain gate of the Tai Xuan Sect.

Tsk...

It truly has a profound cultural heritage.

All that could be seen were endless mountain ranges.

Majestic mountain peaks rise straight into the clouds.

Each mountain peak was shrouded in a faint aura.

This protective array is three times more solid than the spiritual energy of the Falling Cloud Sect.

Between the mountains, there are rainbow bridges formed by spiritual energy.

People came and went on the bridge, all of them cultivators traveling on swords.

And in the very center of the mountains.

On top of a towering main peak.

There were dozens of palaces suspended in the air, each carved from a single piece of spirit jade.

Those palaces were suspended in mid-air.

A mystical aura filled the air, and cranes circled overhead.

It's like a fairyland...

Looking at the Luoyun Sect, its foundation is not bad either.

However, compared to the Tai Xuan Sect, it was still outmatched.

No wonder.

Both belong to the Three Upper Schools, since ancient times.

The Tai Xuan Sect has always been at the top of the sects.

The Nine Heavens Sword Pavilion and the Falling Cloud Sect are roughly equal in strength and foundation.

However, Su Chen was well aware of this.

Tai Xuan Sect is hoping to see Jiu Xiao Sword Pavilion and Luo Yun Sect fight to the death.

Only in this way can the Tai Xuan Sect firmly hold the top position in Qingzhou.

...