Chapter 90

"Master Song!"

"Li Chen!"

The one who arrived was none other than Song Gongluo, who had gone to Nanyun Peak to summon Li Chen to the main peak that day.

"Master Song, you must stand up for us! This disciple from some unknown peak tried to force his way into the main peak. When we stopped and questioned him, he relied on his superior cultivation and injured us!"

The guard disciple whose wrist Li Chen had twisted hurriedly ran over, almost crying and complaining.

"Yes, Master Song, please stand up for us! I am not skilled enough and have disgraced the main peak, even destroying my own sword!"

The disciple with the broken sword cast a venomous glance at Li Chen, then quickly lowered his head, sighing deeply.

The unspoken implication was clear: if you don't act, the main peak's face will be lost.

"Please, Master Song, stand up for us!"

The other two quickly bowed, almost kneeling to beg.

"You—"

Song Gongluo was furious. He thought, "You four are all True Cultivation Realm disciples, and you can't even deal with one Li Chen. Do you have the nerve to ask me to stand up for you?"

However, he didn't want to offend Li Chen. After all, Li Chen had achieved the True Cultivation Realm at fifteen and had now defeated four True Cultivation Realm disciples.

Although he had some reservations about Li Chen not joining the main peak, it didn't mean he wanted to make an enemy of him.

"Please, Master Song, stand up for us and protect the main peak's dignity!"

Seeing his hesitation, the four bowed again, hating Li Chen even more.

This was the main peak, where there were many geniuses and no shortage of those who challenged higher ranks. If things got too bad, they could always be reassigned. With their strength, they could do well anywhere.

"Li Chen, you trespassed into the main peak without permission. Follow me to the Reflection Cliff for punishment!"

Song Gongluo's face tightened. The four had raised the issue to the level of the main peak's dignity, which made him angry. This matter could be big or small, and if it spread, it would certainly affect his standing with the higher-ups.

For his own future, he had to offend this genius. After all, there was plenty of time to make amends later.

"Master Song, what if I don't go?"

Li Chen naturally knew what the Reflection Cliff was. It wasn't that he was afraid to go, but the provocation from the four and now Song Gongluo's treatment would make anyone refuse to back down.

Moreover, Li Chen's determination to never be bullied again was deeply rooted.

"Ridiculous! Without an order, you trespassed into the main peak. You were already in the wrong. Today, you must go, whether you like it or not!"

Song Gongluo was a high-ranking elite disciple, a peak True Cultivation Realm cultivator at twenty-eight. In the main peak, he held a high position. All the current elite disciples, except for the elusive Ye Guyun, called him Master Song.

Even in the other four peaks, except for the deans and hall masters, the enforcers treated him with respect. Who dared to treat him like this?

Song Gongluo had always had a smooth life, accustomed to being fawned over. Suddenly being rejected by a 'junior' like Li Chen was unbearable.

"I won't go!"

Li Chen was stubborn and didn't bother to argue with such people.

In the Li family, he had seen this kind of situation too often. Every time he tried to explain, he would receive even harsher beatings. Since explaining wouldn't change the outcome, why waste his breath?

"Bold! I'll take you down today, and Uncle Hou won't have anything to say about it!"

If no one else was around, it might have been different, but with four disciples who usually respected him, Song Gongluo felt he couldn't back down. He roared, his true qi surging, and attacked Li Chen instantly.

"Hmph, I'm not afraid of you!"

Li Chen charged forward, his face stern. He said he wasn't afraid, but he was very cautious. His opponent was a peak True Cultivation Realm cultivator, far stronger than him.

Even without using a weapon, a single strike forced Li Chen to retreat nine steps, showing the gap in their strength.

But Li Chen knew that in the Xuan Yun Sect, his life was safe. Strength could only grow through combat, and he needed to face stronger opponents to improve.

Song Gongluo was stronger, but not so much that Li Chen would lose the courage to resist. He was the perfect sparring partner.

Peng! Peng! Peng!

Intense qi blasts shot out, creating strong winds. The two fought fiercely, leaving marks on the ground.

Fiery and sharp qi clashed, making it hard to open one's eyes. The sharp golden qi usually had the upper hand, but after ten attacks, a fiery red-gold qi would counter.

"Tsk, is this the genius Li Chen from Nanyun Peak who thinks himself too good to come to the main peak? I think he's nothing special. To oppose Master Song is like a mantis trying to stop a cart!"

"Right, just after breaking through to the True Cultivation Realm, he acts so arrogantly. If he grows up, he'll be insufferable!"

"I think Master Song is just being cautious. Otherwise, he could take this kid down in ten moves!"

"Shut up!"

The three mocked Li Chen, but the muscular guard disciple's expression grew increasingly serious.

"What's wrong, Senior Chen?"

"Hmph, Zhou Zhanjiang, you've done a fine job getting us into this mess with such a genius!"

Senior Chen was the strongest among the four, a mid-True Cultivation Realm cultivator. His insight was better than the others, and he saw something amiss.

"What are you afraid of? Even if he's a genius, he has to live to see that day, right?"

Zhou Zhanjiang, with his arms crossed, glared venomously.

"Zhou Zhanjiang, I advise you not to be foolish. Do you think Master Song is a fool? Would he kill a genius like Li Chen here?"

Senior Chen's face darkened.

"Hehe, did you forget that the Reflection Cliff has three levels? The top level—hehe!"

Zhou Zhanjiang smiled sinisterly, his face twisted.

"You—"

Senior Chen's expression wavered, unsure of what to do.

"That's how it will be. With Master Song's status, he won't personally send Li Chen to the Reflection Cliff. That task will fall to us. Then—"

The other two's eyes gleamed, their faces twisted.

"Let's see how it goes!"

Senior Chen hesitated for a moment, his gaze on the two fighting, lost in thought.

"Defeat!"

Song Gongluo, like a dragon, used his powerful true qi and years of martial arts experience to push Li Chen back. He leaped into the air and kicked Li Chen's head.

Such a vital attack showed that he was getting angry after failing to defeat Li Chen.

"Bad!"

Li Chen's pupils contracted to pinpricks. Without hesitation, he used the Illusory Cloud Collapse.

The overwhelming momentum made the air suddenly still. A meter-wide wheel of wind and fire appeared above his head.

A leg whip filled with golden true qi formed powerful qi blasts in the air, colliding with the wind and fire wheel.

Boom!

The intense qi blast forced the four True Cultivation Realm disciples to step back in shock.

With a dull thud, Li Chen was defeated again, this time being thrown several meters away.