"Whoosh!" Suddenly, Jian Chen's figure flickered slightly and vanished like a phantom.
When he reappeared, he was already in front of
However, he had underestimated Chu Feng. He thought his punch could directly crush Chu Feng, but in reality, the punch was so weak in Chu Feng's eyes that it was practically pitiful.
The corner of Chu Feng's mouth curled upward slightly. He stepped forward with one foot, gave his shoulder a slight shake, and thrust his right arm out in a punch.
Two fists hurtled through the air at tremendous speed with formidable force, the friction against the air producing a sharp hissing sound, as if it were about to catch fire.
"Stop!"
But just as the two fists were about to collide, a figure suddenly appeared between them. Two powerful hands firmly gripped both Chu Feng's and Jian Chen's wrists, forcibly blocking their attacks.
"Yuan Martial Realm?" The strength transmitted through his wrist made Chu Feng's eyes light up. He looked up and saw that it was the hall-guarding elder from the elevated platform who had intervened.
However, at this moment, that hall-guarding elder was also staring at Chu Feng, and his eyes were filled with a hint of astonishment.
Because he could sense from the force behind the two fists that Chu Feng's punching power was clearly superior to Jian Chen's. Yet Chu Feng's aura was only at the Spirit Martial Seventh Level, while Jian Chen was already at the Spirit Martial Ninth Level.
"What's going on? Why am I sensing fluctuations of spiritual energy?"
At this moment, an aged voice came from the direction of the Martial Arts Library, and an old man with black hair walked out. Judging by his appearance, he was clearly another hall-guarding elder, and his status seemed to be even higher than that of the middle-aged elder.
"Reporting to
"Oh?" Elder Wang first glanced at Jian Chen, then turned to Chu Feng and rebuked sternly: "Why did you attack here? Do you not know what place this is? Do you even have any respect for the sect's rules?"
"Elder, did you not see that he attacked me first? I was merely defending myself. How could that be wrong?" Chu Feng said indignantly.
Hearing this, Elder Wang's brow furrowed slightly. He hadn't expected any disciple to dare talk back to him so brazenly. But even so, he turned to Jian Chen and asked in a rather gentle tone: "Fengyi, was it you who attacked him first?"
"I..." At that moment, Jian Chen was somewhat speechless, because he was indeed in the wrong. After all, countless eyes had witnessed what happened.
"Alright, just be more careful next time. As a representative figure among the Inner Sect disciples, you must pay attention to the impression you make, understood?"
"This disciple understands."
"Mm, you never come to the Martial Arts Library. What brings you here today?"
"Reporting to Elder Wang, this disciple came today to experience the mysteries of the cultivation array."
"You brat, you're about to become a Core Disciple in just a few days, and you still want to experience it here? Well, it doesn't matter. Since you're already here, go on up." Elder Wang smiled and waved his hand dismissively.
"Thank you, Elder." Jian Chen wasted no time either. He took a Spirit Herb from his Universe Bag, respectfully handed it to the middle-aged elder, and then made his way toward the elevated platform.
But when he passed by Chu Feng, he said in a voice only Chu Feng could hear:
"Kid, can't you tell that I have a backer here in the Inner Sect?"
"Also, don't think that joining the Wing Alliance means you'll be safe. Whoever dares lay a hand on my brother won't be protected even by the King of Heaven." After saying these words, Jian Chen swept his large sleeve, took a big stride, and began climbing toward the elevated platform.
At this moment, Chu Feng's expression was also somewhat unsightly. He said indignantly to Elder Wang: "I was clearly here first. Why did you let him go up ahead?"