They are the women standing behind me.

"Gui Zhangzong must understand, right? Someone born with a sword heart is a prodigy born specifically for the sword path. How could they possibly be inferior to Qin Xingyuan, who doesn't have a sword heart? Could it be that... having a heart is no better than having no heart at all? It would be a strange thing to say this to anyone."

Zhan Jingzhong sneered, "And I heard that your sect's Qin Xingyuan is truly remarkable. He's only been in the early Golden Core Realm for a few months, yet he was able to defeat the leader of the same realm from the Taixu Sword Sect. I admit that he is indeed unprecedented, but how could our sect's peerless genius, Chen Changyun, be compared to someone like Xu Yuanqing? Chen Changyun has been in the early Golden Core Realm for 151 years, while Qin Xingyuan has only been there for a few months. How could he defeat such a peerless genius? Ha, how is that possible? Even if I dare to say that my sect's Chen Changyun can win and become the sect leader, do you dare to say that Qin Xingyuan can win...? You don't really have any idea."

Gui Yiling's face was quite interesting, and his hands were clenched into fists.

"Since it's your turn to be the head of the sect, if your sect is willing to cooperate and let Qin Xingyuan apologize and so on, that would be the best. If you are not willing to cooperate, then don't blame me, the Sword Sect, for making Qin Xingyuan carry a mountain on his back again."

Zhan Jingzhong reminded him in a warning and a threat, "Gui Zhangzong should understand."

Gui Yi Ling seemed to realize something and was shocked.

"If you despise and disdain a supreme figure who is invincible in a great era, then looking at the entire world of immortality, any person or force that has had some connection with my ancestor..."

Zhan Jingzhong smiled, with an inexplicable sense of superiority, and said, "So, Gui Zongzhang, there are really different sects. Our founder is invincible in a great era, standing alone at the highest position in a great era. How can a little guy like Qin Xingyuan look down on him? Besides, smart people make smart choices. I and everyone else must see the sincerity of your sect. If there is no sincerity, then your sect is forcing me to wait!"

"Sincerity?" Gui Yiling's face was gloomy.

"This sincerity means that Qin Xingyuan should kneel down in public. How could he treat my sect disciple Shang Shishen in public? He should do it! Return to the Sect Master. I came here in person today and made the choice. I have said my words and will not stay any longer. Farewell!"

After he finished speaking, Zhan Jingzhong turned around and left arrogantly.

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[Fuck! I never expected this banned word to be so outrageous. It's frustrating! The words "se" and "qi" can't even appear in the same chapter at the same time...]

Chapter 32: Determines both superiority and inferiority, and decides life and death

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Qin Xingyuan still learned a lot every day and competed with Senior Sister Gu. Of course, he would occasionally fight with Senior Sister Ye and Elder Mei...

His days have been busy and fulfilling. Immersed in the joy of learning many things, Qin Xingyuan really doesn't feel the passage of time.

He had no idea how much time had passed, and now he just felt that time was not enough.

He has already used the time originally intended for cultivation to desperately learn various methods to enrich and improve himself.

Gu Yirou and Ye Yunmei actually knew that Qin Xingyuan had to fight with Chen Changyun of the Sword Sect, but they really did not persuade him to seize the time to hone and improve his strength.

There is really no way. Chen Changyun of the Sword Sect was born with a sword heart and is a peerless genius born for the sword. He entered the early stage of the Golden Core Realm for 151 years. How long has Qin Xingyuan been in the early stage of the Golden Core Realm?

Just a few months.

No matter how hard he tries to improve himself, it will be a drop in the bucket.

After all, if he could win now, it would be something they could never imagine. In front of him, they would be embarrassed to think of themselves as geniuses.

So he wanted to learn more, and Gu Yirou just let him do it and was too lazy to say anything to him.

……

Soon the day arrived when Chen Changyun of the Sword Sect was going to fight Qin Xingyuan.

Xu Yuanqing from the Taixu Ancient Sect and his master Guo Yangzhou were traveling together. When they arrived at a certain place, Xu Yuanqing was really shocked and took a deep breath.

Not only were there people from their two sects and the small and medium-sized forces affiliated with them, but there were also obviously quite a few people coming from all directions.

There were really people everywhere. Wherever you looked, it was pitch black.

There were huge crowds of people, the place was packed and the noise was deafening!

This grand occasion was so grand and magnificent that Xu Yuanqing was filled with endless shock. He seemed to have turned into a small drop of water in the sea of people.

Guo Yangzhou also saw the Yin-Yang Five Elements Sect's Grand Elder Nangong Xin and many middle and senior leaders.

Even many middle and high-level leaders of the Sword Sect came.

There are Chen Changyun's master Chen Taishang, the head of the sect Zhan Jingzhong...

But since Guo Yangzhou saw Nangong Xin, he also planned to say hello and have a chat with him.

He immediately went over and looked at a young man in the Tribulation Realm standing next to Nangong Xin.

"Brother Nangong, who is this?"

Guo Yangzhou asked with a pleasant smile.

Because the two sects are on good terms, calling each other "fellow Taoists" can be more intimate, while calling each other "fellow Taoists" would seem a bit distant.

Nangong Xin introduced: "Brother Guo, this is the young man from our Yin Yang Five Elements Sect who was once helped by an elder. He is the casual cultivator Lu Guangze."

He spoke very simply and did not specify how he helped, but Guo Yangzhou felt that it was most likely a life-saving grace.

"It's extremely difficult for a casual cultivator to reach the Tribulation Realm."

Guo Yangzhou chuckled and said, "Daoist Lu is truly extraordinary and a truly remarkable figure."

People in the same realm can call each other fellow Taoists.

And there is one thing that is absolutely correct, the independent cultivators at a high level are not only extremely powerful, but their methods of saving their lives and escaping are also amazing.

After all, the helpless independent cultivators are still out there risking their lives every day, and it is really not as comfortable and relaxing as staying in a sect.

Therefore, independent cultivators at a high level are very strong whether they are dealing with sudden crises or trying to save their lives and escape. This is the result of repeated tempering in life and death tribulations, and that experience alone is extremely valuable.

Of course, although the independent cultivators at a high level have no power behind them, in fact, various forces dare not provoke them. If a force cannot suppress him and lets him run away, it will be like a fish entering the sea, and the troubles will be endless.

He would continue to hunt down the disciples of lower power in secret without any scruples.

Anyway, he is alone and has no power behind him. Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes. The worst that can happen to him is death.

Guo Yangzhou found a topic to chat about: "Fellow Daoist Lu, are you also interested in this battle?"

"Stay here for a while, nothing to do, just watch the fun."

Lu Guangze put his hands behind his back and smiled elegantly, "By the way, let's get to know each other. I will travel around in the future, looking for a disciple who can satisfy me. So as long as Qin Xingyuan goes out to travel and gain experience, maybe we will really meet somewhere. If Qin Xingyuan is in trouble, if I happen to meet him, I can help him out for the sake of Yin Yang Five Elements Sect."

Guo Yangzhou understood what he heard. This was actually a joke that Qin Xingyuan was not a quiet and low-key person. No matter where he went, he would definitely make a big fuss that would be widely known.

He also promised Nangong Xin that if he was nearby and Qin Xingyuan was in trouble, he would help.

Nangong Xin had to express his gratitude after hearing this, and give the other person a treasure that he liked, but it was not a loss. Since the other party had expressed his intention, he would definitely help as long as he was there, and would not go back on his word.

"My sect's Qin Xingyuan is so useless that he's made a fool of himself by Daoist Fellow Lu." Nangong Xin smiled softly, "I hope he won't really trouble Daoist Fellow Lu for help one day in the future."

As soon as he finished speaking, he saw the Sect Leader Guiyi Ling appear quietly, causing a huge commotion that could be felt by others.

Everyone felt it and looked over at the same time.

Guiyi Ling, dressed in a yellow robe and looking awe-inspiring without even getting angry, stood in the void.

"I am the Yin-Yang Five Elements Sect, the Supreme Master of the Sect, and I have returned to the One Spirit."

His voice was neither soft nor loud, but it was very majestic, and it spread throughout the ten directions, causing ripples in the hearts of many cultivators at lower levels, and giving rise to feelings of awe and fear.

Chen Taishang of the Sword Sect, Zhan Jingzhong of the Head Sect, and Xu Xingwei, who was wearing a veil covering her face, all frowned and looked at him, wondering what he wanted to do.

"Return to the sect."

At this moment, everyone heard another sound. Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a handsome young man with a sword case on his back stepping into the air and saying bluntly, "This battle between me, Chen Changyun, and your clan's Qin Xingyuan will determine the winner and the loser!"

Everyone was shocked and couldn't believe it.

In fact, many people present understood that since the Shang Shishen incident had happened and Chen Changyun was sent out, the Sword Sect was absolutely sure of victory - they couldn't let Chen Changyun embarrass the Sword Sect again, right?

Even if you just pay a little attention to understanding Qin Xingyuan and Chen Changyun, you can actually get a lot of information. Although it is difficult to say who will win, everyone present knows who has a greater chance of winning.

Including Nangong Xin, Guo Yangzhou and others.

"What did you say?!" Gui Yiling's expression changed.

"If I lose, even if Qin Xingyuan doesn't kill me, I will abandon my cultivation and become a mortal."

Chen Changyun smiled broadly and asked in front of everyone, "I dare to say so, but I wonder if your clan leader Qin Xingyuan dares to respond to this?"

No one expected that Chen Changyun would dare to say this.

Xu Xingwei, who was wearing a veil, was completely dumbfounded.

"My sect's Qin Xingyuan has only just reached the early stages of the Golden Core Realm..."

"Return to the sect leader, but I heard that Qin Xingyuan boasted in public that he was invincible in his realm."

Chen Changyun interrupted Gui Yiling's speech with disrespect, laughing like a madman. "This battle will determine who is superior, and it will also decide life and death! I really want to see the strength of this 'invincible in the same realm'! Anyway, either he kills me, or I kill him! Haha! Hahahaha!"

Such crazy and shocking remarks that made light of life and death in public caused a huge uproar.

Nangong Xin's face turned a bit grim. He was already very upset and angry. Who had come up with the idea of letting the sect spread the news of Qin Xingyuan's retreat? Who gave the order?

So, who would be most embarrassed and annoyed by the Sword Sect's deliberate targeting?

Therefore, Nangong Xin, the Supreme Lord, has actually been holding back a lot of anger in his heart that he cannot vent!

Gui Yiling had come to him before and relayed to him what the Sword Sect's leader Zhan Jingzhong had said. He only replied with one sentence: "Apologize to your goddamn heart and pay the goddamn tribute."

Did they really think the Yin-Yang Five Elements Sect was a soft persimmon to be manipulated at will? The Sword Sect had given them absolutely no respect from the beginning, and now they were supposed to give in? And bow their heads?

Living such a cowardly and ungrateful life, it would be better to disband the entire sect.

Guo Yangzhou was a little surprised and said, "This is strange. Is it the Sword Sect who is behind this, or is Chen Changyun just a lunatic?"

Not only him, in fact everyone was certain in their hearts that with Qin Xingyuan's arrogant and conceited personality, if he really came, he would definitely dare to respond to this.

But if he really was going to die, how could the important figures of the Yin-Yang Five Elements Sect not save him? How could they really watch such a genius perish in front of everyone?

But since the rules accepted and recognized by everyone were set in public before the war, with so many eyes witnessing them, if the big figures of the sect come to the rescue, breaking the set rules will be despicable, and once this gets out, they will be despised and looked down upon.

The impact will be greater than if Qin Xingyuan did not show up to fight.

Guo Yangzhou frowned a little deeply. He felt that no matter what, they were in the same southernmost region and saw each other every day. It was not appropriate to make them like enemies.

Nangong Xin, the Supreme, now clenched his fists in anger, his voice trembling with rage. "Damn Sword Sect, they're forcing us not to let Qin Xingyuan fight this battle, so that everyone will laugh at him for not even daring to fight!"

Chapter 33: Why not?!

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In the small courtyard where Qin Xingyuan lives.

Gu Yirou warned earnestly, "Junior Brother Qin, don't underestimate the enemy. You must know that there are always people better than you. Never underestimate Chen Changyun of the Sword Sect..."

Ye Yunmei, who has a big bod and likes to wear black silk short skirts, raised her right hand to support her forehead.

If her best friend and sister really said this while tidying up Qin Xingyuan's clothes, she would really have the strong illusion that she was a wife telling her husband to go to the battlefield.

And Gu Yirou is so nagging that it’s unbearable.

Ye Yunmei, unable to bear it any longer, said, "Yiro, you've said so much, stop talking."

Mei Xueshuang, who was cold as ice, noble and dignified, had a subtle look in her eyes.

Even she, who was listening from the side, felt a little scared of Gu Yirou.

At this moment, she seemed to realize something and turned around to see the inner sect elder Wang Rongyao coming. Mei Xueshuang took the initiative to ask in a cold voice, "Why did Elder Wang come here suddenly?"

"Junior Brother Qin, you don't have to go."

Wang Rongyao gestured calmly.

Gu Yirou, Ye Yunmei and Mei Xueshuang were all stunned when they heard this.

Qin Xingyuan asked in surprise, "Elder Wang, why?"

"Sword Sect's Chen Changyun declared publicly that this battle would determine both superiority and life and death."

Wang Rongyao's face was calm, showing no emotion at all as he said, "Grand Lord Nangong has issued an order that Junior Brother Qin is not allowed to go."

Gu Yirou's expression suddenly changed, and she shouted in disbelief and anger: "What?!"

Mei Xueshuang raised her eyebrows slightly.

Ye Yunmei glanced at Qin Xingyuan with a serious expression, and said, "Elder Wang, with so many important figures from the sect present, it should be... After all, if Junior Brother Qin doesn't show up to fight, and word gets out... No matter how far he goes in the future, it will be an indelible shame, and he'll have to carry it for the rest of his life..."

"Junior Sister Ye, if Junior Brother Qin goes, given his personality, how could he not respond to Chen Changyun's words? If he really is defeated, and the sect's important figures come to his rescue, breaking the rules witnessed by everyone before the battle and agreed upon by both sides, what will the people present think? If the news gets out, how will the outside world view our Yin-Yang Five Elements Sect?"

Wang Rongyao interrupted, "This involves too many things. It's actually okay. At worst, after a few years, Junior Brother Qin can ascend to the Sword Sect and fight Chen Changyun again. Anyway, from ancient times to the present, no one has ever been truly invincible all the way to the same realm. No one has ever been truly undefeated all the way to the same realm, not even the Sword Sect's founder Xu Chengdao!"

Ye Yunmei remained silent. From Wang Rongyao's words, she understood that Wang Rongyao also... was not optimistic about Qin Xingyuan.

"Elder Wang, it's not like I haven't won at all..."

Qin Xingyuan couldn't help but argue, "How can we ..."

"Junior Brother Qin!"