Chapter 95

A young man in his late twenties, tall and imposing, walked with the grace of a dragon or a tiger. His eyes shone like the stars. He was none other than Zhou Xinghe, the third senior disciple of the inner sect, who was tasked with dealing with Ling Dao.

Among the inner sect disciples, Zhou Xinghe's strength could only rank third, but his influence was the strongest. Neither the eldest senior brother nor the second senior sister bothered to create any factions, but Zhou Xinghe was particularly fond of it.

Now, when these inner sect disciples saw Zhou Xinghe, they naturally made way for him. Whether out of respect or fear, they dared not offend Zhou Xinghe, unless they wanted to die.

"Are you his master?"

The moment Zhou Xinghe spoke, Ling Dao's expression turned serious. He could hear the inner sect disciples clearly. Zhou Xinghe, the third senior disciple of the inner sect, was certainly a Chongxiao Realm martial artist, either in the late Chongxiao Realm or at the peak of the Chongxiao Realm.

Ling Dao was only at the late True Qi Realm. Moreover, he did not want to reveal his full strength in the Lie Tian Sword Sect. It would be extremely difficult to resist Zhou Xinghe, but no matter how difficult, he would not bow down!

"Seeing a senior brother, don't you even know how to bow? How did your master teach you?"

Among the many elders of the Lie Tian Sword Sect, very few could command Zhou Xinghe's respect. The last time Elder Yan Rui failed to handle a task, he was severely beaten by Zhou Xinghe. Without sufficient strength, how could Zhou Xinghe dare to act like this?

Not to mention just scolding Ling Dao, even if Ling Dao's master were here, Zhou Xinghe would still dare to scold him. The third senior disciple of the inner sect was not just a title; his status was extremely revered, and his strength was also very powerful.

"It's none of your business. If you have no other business, step aside!"

Not to mention just a Chongxiao Realm martial artist, even a Yuxu Realm martial artist, Ling Dao did not take seriously. Currently, Ling Dao was indeed only a late True Qi Realm martial artist, but his vision was very high. To other Lie Tian Sword Sect disciples, the Chongxiao Realm was already very strong, but Ling Dao did not think Chongxiao Realm martial artists were that strong.

Chongxiao Realm martial artists could only live for a hundred years. In his previous life, the time he was suppressed under the Divine Sword Mountain far exceeded a hundred years. Even a random adult from the Ling family in his previous life would be much stronger than Zhou Xinghe.

"Ha ha, do you mean I'm blocking your way?"

A cold light flashed in Zhou Xinghe's eyes. A True Qi Realm martial artist who had only recently become an inner sect disciple dared to be so disrespectful to him. Even without the matters involving Zhou Xing, Gong Taiping, and Hong Gang, he would not let Ling Dao off.

"Hand over the broken sword, hand over the Yunxiao Qionghua, hand over the low-grade sword, and then kneel and kowtow. I will spare you this time!"

Arrogant, domineering, and reckless, this was Zhou Xinghe. As the third senior disciple of the inner sect and a Chongxiao Realm martial artist, many elders were not his match. He had the right and the qualifications to say such things.

"That kid is in trouble. Third Senior Brother is not like Hong Gang and Ma Teng!"

"Yes, Third Senior Brother is a Chongxiao Realm martial artist, much stronger than that kid!"

"Let's see how that kid can still be arrogant. This time he's hit a hard wall!"

Many of the inner sect disciples present were gleeful. Ling Dao's rapid growth naturally made many people feel unbalanced. People who are not envied are mediocre, and Ling Dao was a genius beyond description, naturally envied by countless people.

Zhou Xinghe pointed at Ling Dao, looking down on him. In the past, when Ling Dao was in the outer sect, limited by the rules of the Lie Tian Sword Sect, he could not act. No matter how arrogant he was, he absolutely dared not ignore the sect rules. If he violated the sect rules, the deputy sect leader might personally punish him.

But now, Ling Dao and he were both inner sect disciples. The sect rules only prohibited disciples from killing each other. If he severely injured Ling Dao, it would not be considered a violation of the rules. Moreover, even the elders of the law enforcement hall would have to give him some face.

"The Yunxiao Qionghua is mine, the low-grade sword is mine, and the broken sword is mine. I won't agree to any of your conditions. What can you do to me?"

Since Zhou Xinghe was so aggressive, Ling Dao's attitude also became firm. A Chongxiao Realm martial artist, what right did he have to be so arrogant? If given time, killing Zhou Xinghe would be like slaughtering chickens and dogs!

"Ha ha, what can I do to you? Let me tell you, I can make you unable to practice swordsmanship for the rest of your life, turning you into a lifelong cripple!"

If it were anyone else, they would not dare to say such things in public. But Zhou Xinghe openly said it, completely disregarding others' thoughts. If anyone dared to inform, he would make them wish they were dead!

"I'll give you one last chance. If you still don't agree to my conditions, I will have to take action!"

A Chongxiao Realm disciple dealing with a True Qi Realm disciple did not sound good. But in the entire Lie Tian Sword Sect, how many people dared to mock him, Zhou Xinghe? Even if others thought it, they would not dare to show it.

"Hmph... Just draw your sword, I'll take it!"

Ling Dao had never been afraid of anyone, not even the vast Ziwēi Holy Land, which he dared to attack with force. Now, a mere Chongxiao Realm martial artist dared to treat him like this. Did he really think he was made of paper?

"What? Did I hear that wrong? He actually wants to fight Senior Brother Zhou?"

"Looking for death, pure suicide! Senior Brother Zhou hasn't acted in years, but his strength must be even stronger!"

"This kid has grown too fast, but he doesn't know when to stop. Can a True Qi Realm martial artist deal with a Chongxiao Realm martial artist?"

"Now we'll see a good show. Senior Brother Zhou dealing with him will be a piece of cake!"

"Of course, Senior Brother Zhou crushing that kid will be like crushing an ant!"

Not to mention the inner sect disciples, even the outer sect disciples had solemn expressions. The difference between each realm—Flesh Body Realm, True Qi Realm, Chongxiao Realm, and Yuxu Realm—was immense.

A Flesh Body Realm martial artist was not a match for a True Qi Realm martial artist, and a True Qi Realm martial artist was not a match for a Chongxiao Realm martial artist. If Ling Dao were at the peak of the True Qi Realm and Zhou Xinghe had just entered the Chongxiao Realm, Ling Dao might have a slight chance of defeating Zhou Xinghe. Unfortunately, the reality was that Ling Dao was at the late True Qi Realm, and Zhou Xinghe was at least in the late Chongxiao Realm.

"Good! Since you have such confidence, I will crush all your confidence and make you a cripple for life!"

Zhou Xinghe sneered and stepped towards Ling Dao. He did not draw his long sword but merely extended two fingers, forming a sword finger, and slashed towards Ling Dao. Chongxiao Realm martial artists could externalize their True Qi. In front of Zhou Xinghe's two fingers, a True Qi long sword condensed!