Chapter 82

**Swish**

The crystal-clear and shiny glob of phlegm, trailing a comet-like tail, flew toward Gong Luwen's face at lightning speed.

Everything happened too suddenly, and at such close range, by the time Gong Luwen reacted, it was already too late. With a "slap," the phlegm landed on his face.

"I'll kill you." Feeling the sticky mess on his face, Gong Luwen went berserk, clenching his fist and slamming it toward Chu Feng's head.

This punch was no ordinary one; it tore through the air, creating a roaring wind. Even before it landed, Chu Feng was already struggling to defend himself, his hair blown into a mess, and his face distorted by the oppressive force. If this punch hit, even if Chu Feng had a body of copper and iron, he would surely be shattered to pieces.

Faced with this scene, some people couldn't bear to watch and closed their eyes, thinking that Chu Feng was most likely going to die here. But there was nothing they could do, for who had provoked Gong Luwen?

This first disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect held a very high status, and everyone knew he would be the future sect leader. In front of the future sect leader, what was the life of a mere core disciple? Even if Chu Feng were really killed, Gong Luwen would not face any punishment, at most a few scoldings.

However, more people watched with a sense of schadenfreude, their faces devoid of any sympathy, but rather filled with eager anticipation.

They looked forward to Chu Feng's death, to the splattering of blood, to the bloody scene, because they felt it was justified. The consequence of offending the first disciple should be just that.

**Slap**

But just as everyone thought Chu Feng was dead, a withered hand, like a skeleton, suddenly appeared, grabbing Gong Luwen's wrist and stopping his descending fist.

"Is it him?"

This change was shocking, but when people saw who had made the move, they were even more astonished. The one who stopped Gong Luwen was a frail, thin, and hunched old man, his appearance like a living corpse, somewhat frightening.

Everyone knew his identity; he was the elder responsible for guarding the Azure Dragon Garden and welcoming new disciples. No one knew his name, but everyone called him Elder Li.

Elder Li's status in the core area was not high; he was merely a night watchman. All the elders looked down on him, and even the disciples did, so no one paid him any attention.

But now, he had actually intercepted Gong Luwen's punch, which naturally shocked everyone. People suddenly realized that this unassuming old man was not weak but rather a powerful figure.

"Move aside."

Gong Luwen, still in a rage, didn't give Elder Li any face. He activated his mystic technique and swung his hand, trying to throw the elder away.

But this attempt was in vain; he was shocked to find that he couldn't move at all. His wrist was firmly locked in the old man's hand, unable to budge even a bit.

"Gong Luwen, as the first disciple of the Azure Dragon Sect, you should protect your fellow disciples. What is the meaning of this behavior?" Elder Li spoke calmly, a kind smile on his face, but it was somewhat terrifying.

"As the first disciple, I have the right to discipline my fellow disciples. He spoke arrogantly and didn't take my words seriously. What's wrong with me punishing him?"

Despite being surprised by Elder Li's strength, Gong Luwen remained defiant. He felt that in the Azure Dragon Sect, only the sect leader and the six elders of the Guardian Pavilion, along with Elder Zhuge, deserved his respect. The other elders did not have that right.

"If it was just punishment, you've already done it. Let's just leave it at that." Elder Li smiled coldly and suddenly waved his hand, sending Gong Luwen flying back several steps with a powerful force.

"This old man is really strong."

At this moment, the surrounding disciples were even more shocked. If his ability to intercept Gong Luwen's punch showed that he was not weak, then his current action proved that he was very strong, at least stronger than Gong Luwen.

In the Azure Dragon Sect, there were no more than ten elders at the Xuanwu Realm, each holding a high position and greatly respected by the core disciples.

But why would an elder with such strength take on such a humble task? This was truly incomprehensible. However, from that day on, the disciples had a new understanding of Elder Li.

"Are you going to protect him?" Gong Luwen felt humiliated, his face cold and icy.

"Not protecting him, just don't want a good seed to be stifled." Elder Li smiled.

"Good seed? You really think highly of him." Gong Luwen sneered.

"Whether this boy is a good seed will be known in the future. But you, relying on your long cultivation, bullying him for his short cultivation, is somewhat immoral." Elder Li smiled.

"I'm immoral? You mean I'm bullying him because I've cultivated longer?"

Gong Luwen was even more furious. He considered himself a cultivation genius, and everyone around him thought so too. When had anyone dared to say such things about him? Saying he was bullying a newcomer because he had cultivated longer was unacceptable to him.

"Or what?" Elder Li sneered.

"Fine, I'll give him ten years. If he still can't defeat me in ten years, I want both of you to kneel and admit your mistake." Gong Luwen was thoroughly angry, pointing at an elder and saying such things.

Elder Li smiled calmly, not answering, but turned to Chu Feng and asked, "Young friend, what do you think?"

"Ten years is too long, one year is enough." Chu Feng smiled.

When he said this, not only were others shocked, but even Elder Li, who had spoken up for him, was taken aback. One year? Is this kid trying to get me into trouble? It doesn't matter if he loses, but I'll have to kneel and admit my mistake too.

Thinking this, Elder Li hurriedly smiled and asked, "Young friend, are you sure about one year?"

"One year is enough, because I, Chu Feng, always seek revenge, and I don't like to delay." Chu Feng replied firmly.

"Haha, what a arrogant kid. One year it is. I won't say I'm bullying you. After one year, you don't need to defeat me; if you can block my three moves, I'll count it as a win." Gong Luwen pointed at Chu Feng and sneered.

Chu Feng smiled calmly and said, "No, in one year, I will beat you to death."