Chapter 10

Chapter 9: The Unblinking Killer (Part 1)

The next morning, Li Qiyi woke up early and dragged Nan Huairen to take a stroll around the Nine Holy Demon Sect. He wanted to see what kind of foundation the Nine Holy Demon Sect still had!

Nan Huairen was a hundred times unwilling. Regardless of whether Li Qiyi was a fool or just a bit thick-skinned, his intuition told him that Li Qiyi was definitely a troublemaker. Walking with him would likely lead to no good.

However, Li Qiyi didn't care whether Nan Huairen was willing or not. He turned and walked away, leaving Nan Huairen with no choice but to follow with a bitter face. After all, they were here for the assessment, and if anything happened to Li Qiyi before the assessment, he wouldn't be able to explain it.

However, Li Qiyi and Nan Huairen hadn't gone far when they were blocked by someone. The one who blocked them was Du Yuan Guang, an outer sect disciple known as a prodigy!

Moreover, it wasn't just Du Yuan Guang who blocked them; there were also over a dozen disciples of the Nine Holy Demon Sect. Many disciples of the Nine Holy Demon Sect had already been unhappy with Li Qiyi, but they hadn't had a good opportunity to teach him a lesson. Now, with Du Yuan Guang leading the way, many disciples were more than happy to join in to teach Li Qiyi, this kind of waste, a lesson.

"Ah, it's Brother Du. I've heard much about you, I've heard much about you." Seeing the ill intentions of Du Yuan Guang and his group, Nan Huairen's face changed, and he hurriedly stepped forward to greet Du Yuan Guang, trying to show goodwill.

Du Yuan Guang didn't even spare Nan Huairen a second glance. He coldly said, "Nan Huairen, this has nothing to do with you. Go cool off somewhere else, or I'll deal with you too."

Such words made Nan Huairen's face change, but he was a smooth talker and managed to hold back. He hurriedly bowed and said, "Brother Du, what's going on?"

Du Yuan Guang didn't even look at him. He stared coldly at Li Qiyi, his gaze icy and filled with killing intent.

Li Qiyi only glanced at him, then slowly walked forward, calm and composed. He said, "A good dog doesn't block the way. If you don't want to be a dog, get out of the way!"

As soon as Li Qiyi said this, Nan Huairen knew things were bad. Indeed, Du Yuan Guang and his group's gazes could have killed Li Qiyi.

"An ignorant thing! A minor sect like the Ancient Wash Sect dares to act up in our Nine Holy Demon Sect. It seems you're tired of living! A bunch of ants, daring to speak so arrogantly!" one disciple shouted angrily.

Just as Li Qiyi was about to speak, Nan Huairen pulled him back and whispered, "Senior Brother, let it go. Don't take them seriously. Du Yuan Guang is a key outer sect disciple of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, a personal disciple of the Nine Holy Demon Sect's Guardian Xu. He will become an inner mountain disciple after this year's assessment."

Nan Huairen's words were a reminder to Li Qiyi that they couldn't afford to provoke someone like Du Yuan Guang, who had the backing of the Nine Holy Demon Sect's Guardian Xu. After all, the status of a Guardian in the Nine Holy Demon Sect was even higher than that of an Elder in the Ancient Wash Sect!

Du Yuan Guang's eyes flashed with cold light, but he didn't move. He said coldly, "Our Nine Holy Demon Sect leads the ancient Niujiang Kingdom. Although the Ancient Wash Sect is just a minor sect, we wouldn't treat guests rudely. However, recently, one of our treasures has been lost."

Du Yuan Guang's slow words made Nan Huairen's face change. He couldn't help but ask, "Brother Du, what do you mean by that?"

Du Yuan Guang gave Nan Huairen a cold glance and said, "Nothing much, just that there have been no outsiders in our Nine Holy Demon Sect recently. The only ones here are you from the Ancient Wash Sect!"

The meaning was clear. Du Yuan Guang was directly accusing the Ancient Wash Sect of theft. This wasn't just a personal insult; it was a disgrace to the entire Ancient Wash Sect. Even someone as smooth as Nan Huairen couldn't help but turn pale.

"Brother Du, please be careful with your words!" Nan Huairen tried to smooth things over, but this was a matter of the Ancient Wash Sect's reputation, and he couldn't just let it go.

Du Yuan Guang glanced at Nan Huairen and Li Qiyi with a sneer. "Careful with my words? The Ancient Wash Sect is already in decline, poor and destitute. Who can guarantee that your sect hasn't been infiltrated by thieves? Even a mere mortal can be your chief disciple, so it's not surprising that you would take in some petty thieves as disciples!"

Nan Huairen's face turned red with anger. This was an insult to the Ancient Wash Sect, and no disciple with any pride could tolerate it.

"Brother Du, we need to see your Hall Master. No matter what, this matter must be resolved to the satisfaction of the Ancient Wash Sect!" This was a matter of the Ancient Wash Sect's eternal reputation, and Nan Huairen would not back down!

Du Yuan Guang was confident and sneered. "See the Hall Master? Nan Huairen, it's not that I don't want to give you face, but you and your chief disciple, a waste, are not qualified to see our Hall Master. Hey, your Ancient Wash Sect is just a minor sect. If your Elders request an audience with our Hall Master, it might be勉强可以, but you are not qualified, especially a waste!" He said, staring coldly at Li Qiyi.

"Right, exactly! What is the Ancient Wash Sect, and what is a chief disciple who is a waste? Staying in our Nine Holy Demon Sect would dirty our doorstep!" The other disciples around Du Yuan Guang jeered and mocked.

This was a great humiliation for Nan Huairen and the Ancient Wash Sect! He was so angry that he trembled.

Only Li Qiyi remained calm. He looked at Du Yuan Guang and said slowly, "Whether this is your idea or your Hall Master's, it doesn't matter. You, Du, are just fond of the successor of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, that woman Li Yanshuang. Although I haven't met your so-called goddess, it's just that you have a narrow view. If Li Yanshuang of the Nine Holy Demon Sect wants to marry me, it's just your one-sided wish. With the status of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, your goddess would have to consider being a servant to me..."

"Let alone someone of your level?" Li Qiyi glanced at Du Yuan Guang and said calmly, "You, a fool, if your goddess has any talent, she wouldn't look at you! Even a woman I don't want, you, a fool, are not qualified to compete with me for. Go cool off somewhere!"

"Brat, you're asking for death, and I'll give it to you!" Li Qiyi's words made Du Yuan Guang furious. He roared, and divine light appeared behind his head, a divine sword in his hand.

"Du Yuan Guang, if you want to fight, I'll join you!" Li Qiyi's bold words made Nan Huairen, who was full of anger, shout in excitement, but he also knew that Li Qiyi had never practiced before. He immediately stepped in front of Li Qiyi.

"Fine, Nan Huairen, I'll deal with you first, then I'll kill this brat!" Du Yuan Guang's eyes blazed with anger. In his mind, Li Yanshuang was an unparalleled goddess, and Li Qiyi insulting his dream woman was even more infuriating than insulting him!

Li Qiyi slowly pushed Nan Huairen aside and said calmly, "Huairen, since someone wants to take my life, I'll kill him myself. Just watch."

"Good, good, good!" Du Yuan Guang laughed, looking at Li Qiyi. "This is the funniest joke I've ever heard. A waste who has only learned a few basic martial arts dares to say he can kill me, a cultivator at the Palace Opening realm. Fine, I'll give you a chance to duel."

"Ha, ha..." The other disciples of the Nine Holy Demon Sect around Du Yuan Guang couldn't help but laugh. They looked at Li Qiyi with pity. One disciple laughed wildly, "Martial arts against Dao techniques? The people of the Ancient Wash Sect don't even know the basics. Arrogant and ignorant, truly pitiful!"

Li Qiyi didn't even bother to look at them. He said calmly, "Fine, let's meet at the dueling arena." He didn't say another word and headed straight for the dueling arena.

"No—!" This scared Nan Huairen. He quickly pulled Li Qiyi and whispered, "Senior Brother, absolutely not! Du Yuan Guang is already at the Palace Opening realm, a pillar-level cultivator. You are far from his match!"

"It's fine. It's just the Palace Opening realm, not a king! Even a king of the Nine Holy Demon Sect would be crushed if he makes me unhappy here," Li Qiyi smiled faintly and pushed Nan Huairen away.

Nan Huairen was stunned for a moment. His first thought was that Li Qiyi had gone mad! Li Qiyi had only been in the Ancient Wash Sect for a few days and hadn't even practiced the most basic Dao techniques. He had only learned the "Mysterious Gate Knife Technique"!

A person who had never practiced Dao techniques, even if he had learned martial arts, could not possibly challenge a cultivator. The difference between martial arts and Dao techniques was like heaven and earth, let alone Du Yuan Guang, who was a Palace Opening realm expert.

While Nan Huairen was in a daze, Li Qiyi had already walked far away. His voice came from ahead, "Du, I'll see you at the dueling arena."

"Heh, ignorant, truly pitiful!" Du Yuan Guang said coldly. "Since you want to die, I'll grant your wish! I don't mind using a big knife to kill a chicken!"

"Brother Du, just one strike will do," the disciples around Du Yuan Guang laughed.

To both Du Yuan Guang and the disciples of the Nine Holy Demon Sect, a martial artist challenging a cultivator was simply courting death! Martial arts were just a side branch compared to Dao techniques, not worth mentioning! Moreover, Du Yuan Guang was a prodigy at the Palace Opening realm, and killing Li Qiyi, a waste, would be as easy as lifting a finger.

Nan Huairen snapped back to his senses and shivered. He turned and ran to find his master, Guardian Mo, determined to protect Li Qiyi. He knew that if Li Qiyi fought Du Yuan Guang, he would surely die!

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