infodatos Chapter 8 Responding to the Challenge
Chapter 8 Responding to the Challenge
"That's right. If my cousin Ye Feng were here, this guy probably wouldn't dare to step into the Ye family's gate."
"......"
On the training ground, the Ye family members looked at the arrogant young man in brocade robes standing with his hands behind his back. They were excited, but no one dared to actually step forward to challenge him.
At the Sword Condensation Realm, one is already considered an outstanding figure among the younger generation in Qingye City.
Qingye City is only a medium-sized city in the southern province of the Tianfeng Dynasty, but the internal competition is very fierce. Resources and power are controlled and divided among four major families: the Ye family, the Zhu family, the Wang family, and the Xu family.
The Ye and Wang families, who jointly run a metal ore business, have always been at odds. The young man in the brocade robe is Wang Lie, the first among the younger generation of the Wang family. Half a year ago, he broke through to the Condensation Sword Realm and joined the Chenjian Sect of the Tianfeng Dynasty. After becoming an outer disciple, the prestige of the entire Wang family soared.
Although Chenjian Sect is only a second-rate sect in the Tianfeng Dynasty, it is already a behemoth to a family power like Qingye City.
"Hmph, Ye Feng?"
Wang Lie scoffed, his eyes sweeping contemptuously over the group of Ye family members. "Someone who's been missing for a year is probably already dead in some desolate wilderness, devoured by monsters until not even bones are left!"
"you!"
Upon hearing this, the Ye family members were furious, and several impulsive youths even drew their swords.
"What? You want to fight?"
Wang Lie remained calm and composed, the sword energy subtly flowing on his longsword, emanating a sharp intent that made many of the Ye family youths gasp for breath.
"Mid-stage Sword Condensation Realm!"
Sensing the sharp sword energy emanating from Wang Lie, the Ye family members' expressions grew even more grim.
Sword energy is attached to a weapon and released outwards; only those who have reached the Sword Condensation Realm can do this. When Wang Lie left home to join the Chenjian Sect half a year ago, he was only at the initial stage of the Sword Condensation Realm. Now, in such a short time, he has already broken through to the mid-stage of the Sword Condensation Realm. His talent is truly remarkable.
In the Tianfeng Dynasty, anyone who can reach the Sword Condensation Realm before the age of twenty can be considered a dragon among men, and Wang Lie is a genius of that level.
"That's enough!"
A clear shout rang out, and Ye Yuan, the head of the Ye family, walked slowly to the training ground surrounded by several elders. His expression was solemn as he looked at Wang Lie.
"Wang Lie, since you've joined the Chenjian Sect, why aren't you cultivating properly? Why are you provoking my Ye family?"
"Master Ye is mistaken."
Although Wang Lie was arrogant, he restrained himself somewhat when facing Ye Yuan, a Sword Transformation Realm expert. He cupped his hands and said, "I have long heard of the extraordinary talent of the Ye family's disciples. Today, I, Wang Lie, have come specifically to exchange skills and learn from them, to verify what I have learned in the sect. How can this be considered provocation?"
"only…"
As he spoke, Wang Lie changed the subject, his gaze sweeping over the group of young men and women from the Ye family, a mocking smile playing on his lips: "It seems no one dares to accept the challenge. How disappointing..."
His purpose in coming here was to make a name for himself among the younger generation of Qingye City and, incidentally, to suppress the arrogance of the Ye family.
Ye Feng, the number one genius of the Ye family, what a load of rubbish!
Ye Yuan frowned. Among the younger generation of the Ye family, the most talented was Ye Feng, who was adopted by the eldest elder. At only fifteen years old, he had already broken through to the Sword Condensation Realm, but Ye Feng had been away for a long time and had not returned.
The other family members, the highest in cultivation, are only at the late stage of the Sword Sensing Realm, and their combat experience is probably far inferior to that of Wang Lie, who has joined the sect. If they force themselves to fight, they will only be defeated and become a laughing stock.
And if these elders were to intervene...
Just as Ye Yuan fell silent and the atmosphere became tense, a calm voice came from afar outside the arena.
"Who says no one will accept the challenge?"
The voice was clear and distinct, possessing a strange penetrating power that instantly drew everyone's attention.
Everyone looked in the direction of the sound and saw a young man in blue robes at the entrance of the martial arts arena.
The young man was tall and slender, with delicate and handsome features, bright black eyes like stars, and a sharp smile on his lips. He was walking leisurely into the arena.
His clothing was rather simple, and his demeanor was reserved. At first glance, he didn't seem to have anything special about him, but his calm and unhurried attitude made everyone present feel a chill.
"Brother Ye Feng!"
"My cousin Ye Feng is back, we can teach this guy a lesson!"
"..."
"The wind's strength is becoming increasingly unfathomable..."
After a brief silence, a burst of joyful cheers erupted from the Ye family.
Ye Yuan and several elders of the Ye family also showed surprise and relief. Their hearts were slightly relieved. Ye Feng, who had been away for a year, was back at this time. This was a good thing.
"Ye Feng..."
Wang Lie was taken aback at first, then a shadow flashed in his eyes.
In this Green Leaf City, there was only one person who was slightly superior to him. Although they had never fought, everyone believed that his talent was incomparable to Ye Feng's because he was a few years older than him.
However, today he will let everyone know that he is the number one genius in Qingye City.
"It's really unexpected that you'd come back at this time."
Wang Lie sneered, suppressing the strange feeling in his heart, his tone full of provocation.
"Perfect timing! Since you claim to be the number one young talent in the Ye family, would you dare to challenge me?"
Ye Feng ignored Wang Lie's provocation, walked up to Ye Yuan, and respectfully bowed to Ye Yuan and the elders.
"Uncle, leave this matter to me..."
Although he was adopted and brought back to the Ye family by his grandfather Ye Hong, the Ye family did not treat him as an outsider and did not discriminate against him in any way. In fact, because he was an orphan, they took special care of him.
There are usually no major conflicts within the Ye family. Although there is some competition among the younger generation, it is all within the normal range.
Ye Yuan carefully examined Ye Feng, noticing his calm demeanor, clear eyes, and a hint of inner sharpness. He smiled and nodded, "We are naturally at ease with your help."
A year ago, he couldn't quite see through Ye Feng's strength, but now, after a year of training, his strength must have improved a lot. Dealing with Wang Lie, who is at the Sword Condensation Realm, should be no problem for him.
Ye Feng then turned around, lightly touched the ground with his toes, and landed in the arena. He looked calmly at Wang Lie, his eyes extremely indifferent, without anger or contempt, as if he were looking at an insignificant passerby.
"Go ahead and do it. I don't have much time to waste on you."
Upon hearing this, Wang Lie was slightly taken aback, then let out a cold laugh.
"Pretentious!"
With a swift stroke of his longsword, Wang Lie's blade gleamed with a cold light and emitted a faint, clear ringing sound.
"Draw your sword..."
Ye Feng did not draw his sword, but simply stood there casually, shaking his head.
"I don't need to deal with you."
If he weren't afraid that revealing his strength directly would be shocking and bring unnecessary trouble to the Ye family, he wouldn't mind going directly to the Wang family as a guest and explaining the rules.
It's best for the major families in Qingye City to maintain this stable balance. If it goes beyond that, there will be many uncontrollable factors. After all, he is about to go to the Burning Heaven Sword Sect and will have no time to take care of the Ye family.