99: Chapter 097: Just Try Moving 99: Chapter 097: Just Try Moving Seasons passed, and the lancholic autumn wind blew into the Chongyang Mountain Range, painting it with a color of desolation.
Today, the Outer Sect of the Chongyang Sect was exceptionally lively, as a large number of Outer Disciples surged towards the Puppet Tower.
Because today, it was very likely that another Inner Sect Disciple would be born.
Stepping out of his room from a quadrangle dwelling where the Outer Disciples lived, Shao Yan made his way into the courtyard.
More than a year ago, after Xiao Ye had passed the Puppet Tower Challenge and beca an Inner Sect Disciple at the fastest pace in the history of the Sect, he brought great pressure to Shao Yan.
Determined, Shao Yan resolved to cultivate painstakingly, and after taking the Elixir Xiao Ye had brought, he finally made a breakthrough to the Innate Realm, passed the assessnt, and beca an Outer Disciple.
He t people like Yu Fang in the Outer Sect and then moved into Xiao Ye’s room.
“Big Mouth, you practiced all night again, you really are diligent,” Yu Fang, Li Wufeng, and Long Shaojie said while they were having breakfast in the courtyard.
Shao Yan went over, sat down, and began to eat.
Thanks to Xiao Ye, Yu Fang and the others took great care of Shao Yan, even giving him Xiao Ye’s vacant room.
Of course, Shao Yan did not disappoint them.
Unlike Yu Fang and the others, he had climbed up from the ranks of Registered Disciples, had experienced the pain of being powerless, and thus he was extrely hardworking, his perseverance even amazed Yu Fang and the rest.
“Boss, I heard Bai ng is boasting everywhere that he’s going to challenge the Puppet Tower today and beco an Inner Sect Disciple?” Shao Yan casually asked.
“Yeah, Bai ng always makes a big deal whenever he challenges the Puppet Tower, as if afraid that others won’t know.
If Third Brother were still here, it wouldn’t be Bai ng’s turn to be so arrogant…” Yu Fang stopped talking abruptly, realizing his mistake, and closed his mouth promptly.
However, the other three in the courtyard had already heard him, halting their movents as a wave of sorrow appeared on their faces.
Xiao Ye was their heartache!
A year ago, the news that Xiao Ye had been exiled to the Death Swamp took a long ti to reach the Outer Sect.
When Yu Fang and the others heard the news, Xiao Ye was already in the Death Swamp, perhaps even already fallen within it.
Powerless, angry—these emotions took turns surging in the hearts of Yu Fang and the others.
Even now, they consciously avoided ntioning Xiao Ye.
However, a year had passed, and they had never forgotten Xiao Ye.
“Third Brother’s death was too wrongful!” Li Wufeng clenched his fists tightly, his face full of hatred.
“Once I grow powerful I will definitely avenge Third Brother!” Dragon Shaojie, once young and shy two years ago, had now turned into an outstanding youth.
The incident involving Xiao Ye brought a great shock to them all; even the lazy Yu Fang had beco very hardworking.
“Boss, is it true that Bai ng used to regard Ye Zi as a rival?” Shao Yan inquired at that mont.
Yu Fang nodded solemnly, “That’s right.
Of our generation’s Outer Disciples, aside from Third Brother, Bai ng had the strongest aptitude, even surpassing the senior disciples.”
“Well, I do want to see for myself what qualifies Bai ng to compare with Ye Zi!” Shao Yan let out a cold laugh, then stood up and walked out.
“We will go have a look as well.”
Yu Fang, Li Wufeng, and Long Shaojie exchanged glances before following him out, not even finishing their breakfast.
When the four of them arrived at the Puppet Tower, they found it was already crowded with people, nearly all the Outer Disciples were present.
It was unavoidable, since Xiao Ye had entered the Inner Sect, Bai ng had undisputedly beco the number one genius of the Outer Sect.
Now he had advanced to the Early Stage of Innate Realm Fourth Level, his attempt to conquer the Puppet Tower naturally attracted attention.
“Bai ng has entered the Second Layer!” At that mont, all eyes were fixated on the body of the Puppet Tower.
They saw the red light that represented Bai ng flash, entering the Second Layer.
In just a few breaths, the red light charged into the Third Layer, its speed astonishing everyone.
The Third Layer was the hardest to conquer in the Puppet Tower, where countless Outer Disciples failed.
But now, Bai ng’s strength was imnsely powerful.
About half an hour later, a black light on the tower body, representing a Puppet, vanished.
“He’s defeated a Puppet!” The onlooking Outer Disciples perked up.
Following that, more and more black lights, like bubbles, disappeared one by one.
Until, after an hour, the last black light disappeared.
“Bai ng has passed the Puppet Tower!”
The Outer Disciples outside the Tower boiled over with excitent, hot gazes fixed on the figure erging from the Puppet Tower.
Conquer the Puppet Tower, and one becos an Inner Sect Disciple!
“Bai ng took two years and two months to pass the Puppet Tower, he’s regarded as the fastest amongst the existing Inner Sect Disciples!”
“Yes, he truly is our Outer Sect’s number one genius!”
Flattering voices resounded.
Bai ng erged breathless and disheveled.
Upon hearing these words, a trace of smugness appeared on his pale face.
Yes, Bai ng had finally done it, at a speed that surpassed anyone in the Inner Sect!
“Hmph, it took you two years and two months to conquer the Puppet Tower, and you dare to call yourself the top genius of the Outer Sect?
Have you all forgotten Xiao Ye?” Shao Yan couldn’t help but step forward and shout out loud.
Whoosh!
The scene suddenly fell silent, all eyes turning to Shao Yan.
Everyone knew Bai ng was far from Xiao Ye’s equal, but to say this publicly was to slap Bai ng in the face.
Indeed, Bai ng’s smile froze, finally turning into a dark and stormy expression, his eyes filled with cold light.
“However great Xiao Ye was, he is now nothing but a dead man, what does he have to compare with !” Bai ng said coldly.
Angered by the words, Shao Yan cursed out loud, “Your mother just died!
I believe Ye Zi won’t die!”
Just at this mont, the crowd suddenly beca agitated, as they saw a youth with cascading ink-black hair, hands clasped behind his back, walking toward this direction.
“Inner Sect Disciple!” Upon seeing the Inner Sect clothing on the youth, a hint of wariness flashed through the eyes of many Outer Disciples.
Bai ng quickly greeted the youth with respect: “Brother Qin Nan.”
Qin Nan offered a slight smile, appraised Bai ng, and spoke: “I’ve long heard your na.
Seeing you today, you really are extraordinary.
Once you enter the Inner Sect, follow .
I will personally guide you in your cultivation.”
“Thank you, Brother Qin Nan!” Bai ng said excitedly.
In fact, he had been laying the groundwork for entering the Inner Sect for quite so ti.
Competition within the Inner Sect was extrely fierce.
As a newbie, it would be difficult to gain a foothold, and the best way was to seek the protection of a powerful figure.
It so happened that he heard Qin Nan, who was ranked fifth in the Inner Sect, had this intention, so he did not hesitate to show his allegiance.
He hadn’t expected that today’s assault on the Puppet Tower would actually draw Qin Nan here.
“With a backer like Qin Nan, I can quickly secure a position in the Inner Sect.
I’ve heard that Xiao Ye and Qin Nan had so grudges; perhaps I should…”
Thinking of this, Bai ng sneered and said to Qin Nan: “For our first eting, I’d like to prepare a gift for Brother Qin.”
“Oh?” Qin Nan’s eyebrows raised, “What kind of gift?”
“I heard Xiao Ye was unappreciative and offended Brother Qin.
Although he is already dead, he has a few friends in the Outer Sect.” Bai ng said aningfully, his cold gaze falling upon Shao Yan and the others.
Qin Nan responded with a nonchalant smile, folding his arms and standing a few steps away, as if enjoying the show.
Seeing this, Bai ng imdiately understood.
The other party was clearly endorsing his actions.
“You four, you were quite close to Xiao Ye, right?
Today, I, Bai ng, will challenge all four of you.
Dare you respond to the fight?” Bai ng stepped toward Shao Yan and the others with a mocking look.
Shao Yan’s expression changed slightly.
Bai ng’s strength had already reached the level of an Inner Sect Disciple.
Even if all four of them joined forces, they could not compete, the gap was just too large.
Yu Fang and the other two remained silent as well.
They understood Bai ng was deliberately provoking them to anger them, then to give them a lesson, all to curry favor with Qin Nan.
“It seems you do not dare.
So, Xiao Ye’s brothers are all cowards, lacking even the courage for a one against four battle,” Bai ng continued to ridicule.
“Damn it, who are you trying to provoke?
I’ll kill you!” Yu Fang exploded with rage and his chubby figure charged forward.
But at this mont, three figures had already dashed out in front of him.
“Second Brother, Fourth Brother, Big Mouth…” Yu Fang was stunned as he watched the three figures.
“Boss, we are Ye Zi’s brothers, we absolutely can’t lose face for Ye Zi!” Shao Yan grinned as he spoke.
“Right, he’s just an underling vanquished by Third Brother, yet he dares to be so arrogant!” Li Wufeng, with the strongest power, was brimming with War Intent.
“Today, I will fight on behalf of Third Brother and defeat this despicable guy!” Long Shaojie erupted with powerful Qi.
The four exchanged smiles, and an emotion difficult for others to understand flowed between their hearts.
“Good, today the four of us will join forces.
For our Third Brother, we’ll kick this bastard’s balls in and see how he can still be arrogant!” Yu Fang laughed heartily, his spirit soaring to the skies.
“Fight!”
“Fight!”
“Fight!”
“Fight!”
The four roared in unison, their eyes blazing with fervor, as their robust Qi soared into the sky and stord toward Bai ng.
Envy flashed in Bai ng’s eyes.
Xiao Ye had completely overshadowed him during their ti in the Outer Sect, and now, even in death, he had four brothers willing to fight on his behalf!
Yet Bai ng himself had no such brothers.
“Xiao Ye, I, Bai ng, am definitely not inferior to you!” Bai ng bellowed, his attack laden with rage, as his formidable Innate True Qi swept across the field, clashing fiercely with the four charging at him.
It must be said that Bai ng’s strength was incredibly formidable.
Even with the joined forces of Yu Fang and the others, they were still suppressed, forced to continuously retreat, and were on the brink of danger.
“Bai ng, what good is your strength?”
“Xiao Ye rejected Qin Nan, and now you choose to be Qin Nan’s dog, proving you’ll never compare to Xiao Ye!
What have you got to be arrogant about!” Shao Yan launched a counterattack, while unleashing a torrent of vicious words with his talent for trash-talk, leaving onlookers dumbfounded.
“Haha, Big Mouth speaks the truth!” Yu Fang and the others laughed.
Bai ng’s forehead veins bulged, his vision darkened, almost spitting out a mouthful of blood.
Even Qin Nan, standing at a distance, had his expression turn grim.
Shao Yan was insulting Bai ng, and even he, Qin Nan, was not spared.
Qin Nan, ranked fifth amongst the Inner Sect Disciples, was being insulted by an Outer Sect Disciple.
How could he tolerate that?
“Bai ng, dispose of them for .
I’ll take the responsibility if anything happens!” Qin Nan dropped his arms, his voice cold.
Bai ng, who had been sowhat hesitant due to Sect rules, was overjoyed upon hearing this.
With a loud roar, his trendous Innate True Qi transford into a wave, sending the four n recoiling.
“Let’s see if you can still spout venom when I rip your mouth open!” Bai ng, locked onto the retreating Shao Yan, his entire being surging with a murderous intent, shot forth rapidly.
“Big Mouth!” The other three, knocked back, turned deathly pale.
They hadn’t expected Qin Nan to be so ruthlessly insane as to have Bai ng cripple them directly.
With Bai ng’s speed, they could not intervene in ti.
Just then, an indifferent voice echoed through Heaven and Earth, the frigid killing intent sweeping out like a tempest, causing everyone to stiffen.
“My brother, go ahead and try to touch him!”
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