Chapter 705: Chapter 705: The Footwork from the Sky
Ling Chen realized in his heart.
Previously, he had already stated that he was not a disciple of the Hidden Sect.
Now, these fellows were using this excuse to falsely accuse him.
They probably already knew his true identity.
They must feel that associating with him would tarnish the dignity of the Central Domain’s sects. Thus, they were preparing to demand an explanation from him.
"I have never impersonated a disciple of the Hidden Sect, nor have I ever made a fool of anyone."
Ling Chen spoke calmly.
"Hmph!"
Shi Rui scoffed, "Boy, you still won’t admit it? If you weren’t impersonating a disciple from the Hidden Sect, then tell me, what virtues or abilities do you possess to receive invitations from the talented disciples of eight of the ten great sects in the Central Domain? Is it all because of your Eastern Domain’s Star Pavilion?"
Indeed, it was because they mistakenly thought Ling Chen was from the Hidden Sect that they set up a banquet to befriend him.
But they would not admit this, and Ling Chen was truly helpless against them!
Because in truth, aside from the Hidden Sect status, there really wasn’t any other reason for the talented disciples of the Eight Great Sects to appear simultaneously!
Moreover, Ling Chen was from the Eastern Domain, the weakest among the five domains!
"Yes, Young Master Shi is right!"
"Exactly! Are all people from the Eastern Domain so shamelessly despicable?"
"Admit it sooner! I trust that the talents present would not be overly ruthless!"
"Hehe, who would have thought that not only is the Eastern Domain weak, but they are also so thick-skinned!"
"Hurry up and scram! We are ashamed to be associated with such people!"
"Yes, get out of our Central Domain!"
...
The crowd spoke up one after another.
The look they gave Ling Chen was filled with contempt.
Seeing that Ling Chen did not retort, Shi Rui had a smug smile on his face, and said, "Alright, Ling Chen. It’s not easy for someone talented like you from the Eastern Domain; we won’t make things too difficult for you."
"Just hand over the Harmonization Fruit, Emperor Extreme Pill, and surrender two hundred thousand superior Spirit Crystals, then kowtow and apologize to us, and we will consider this matter unresolved."
Shi Rui seemed to smile amicably.
"Oh my, Young Master Shi, you are too kind!"
"Exactly, if it were me, I would definitely give such a swindler a good beating, and make them crawl out of our Central Domain!"
"Psh, look at what stuff you are made of, how dare you compare yourself with the talented disciples of the top ten sects? You probably aren’t even worthy to carry their shoes!"
"This is the demeanor of a talented disciple from a great sect!"
...
The crowd flattered the few talents.
"Hehe!"
Suddenly, Ling Chen let out a cold laugh. He looked at Shi Rui and mocked, "Has the fox finally shown its tail? At the end of the day, you’re just coveting my Harmonization Fruit and other treasures!"
Then, his gaze swept across the faces of Qin Wutian and the eight others, and he laughed, "To be honest, I don’t think highly of your abilities at all!"
Ling Chen’s finger suddenly pointed to a bystander in the crowd, and said, "He’s right, you don’t even qualify to carry my shoes!"
"You’re courting death!"
"Arrogant!"
"Ignorant of the immensity of heaven and earth!"
...
The eight individuals loudly rebuked.
Each of these talents was normally respected in every aspect.
Now, Ling Chen was daring to point at their noses and curse at them!
It was a huge humiliation for them!
"He’s mad, he’s gone mad! This kid must have lost his mind!"
"Hmph! A mere early-stage emperor has nothing to be proud of!"
"Exactly, what are you, daring to humiliate our Central Domain’s talents?"
"Talents, please teach this boy a lesson!"
"A dog from the Eastern Domain dares to spew nonsense?"
...
The crowd was filled with righteous indignation.
Some had flames flickering in their eyes.
They couldn’t wait to tear Ling Chen apart alive!
Most of the people here were from the Central Domain.
Naturally, they had great respect for the talents of the top ten sects.
Insulting the disciples of the top ten sects was akin to insulting them!
"Arrogant lad, I want to see what you are relying on that makes you dare to look down on the prodigies of the Central Domain as if they are nothing."
Shi Rui moved swiftly, positioning himself in front of everyone, staring coldly at Ling Chen.
In his perception, Ling Chen was merely at the early stages of the World Realm.
Such strength, he could annihilate with a wave of his hand!
Most importantly, Ling Chen’s cultivation level hadn’t changed, which meant he hadn’t taken the Emperor Extreme Pill!
The Harmonization Fruit, he couldn’t touch.
But if he defeated Ling Chen, then the Emperor Extreme Pill would essentially belong to him.
Because Qin Wutian and others had already taken the Emperor Extreme Pill.
And taking more Emperor Extreme Pills was useless.
Moreover, increasing his cultivation by one level would lift him from the bottom rank among the talented disciples of the ten great sects of the Central Domain!
There was hope to bring the Seven Stars Pavilion to a higher level!
And ranked among the last of the ten great sects.
"Make your move!"
Shi Rui’s right hand clenched suddenly, conjuring a silver longsword, its tip directly pointing at Ling Chen’s chest.
Seeing Shi Rui ready to fight, the crowd instantly got excited.
"Young Master Shi, don’t hold back, teach this ignorant brat a good lesson!"
"Yes! Young Master Shi, please go all out, don’t let this arrogant fellow spout nonsense anymore!"
The Central Domain cultivators shouted.
However, facing Shi Rui’s provocation, Ling Chen’s face showed no fear, and he soon sported a mocking smile, saying, "You are not my opponent!"
With that, he didn’t even take out a weapon, and his hands were even tucked behind his back.
"Courting death!"
Shi Rui was furious.
Even the talented disciples from other sects wouldn’t dare to underestimate him.
How could this fellow from the Eastern Domain look down on him so?
How could he tolerate this?
"Boom!"
Shi Rui stomped in the void, causing the whole void to tremble.
Then, like a shooting star, he blasted towards Ling Chen.
The silver longsword burst forth with dazzling light, with several inches of Sword Qi extending from the blade.
"Die for me!"
Shi Rui instantly appeared in front of Ling Chen, with his sword drawing a deadly arc aiming to slash at Ling Chen’s right arm.
Kill Ling Chen with one sword strike, how could that be?
How could that quell the hatred in his heart?
Just as the longsword was about to fall, Shi Rui’s face revealed a ferocious smile.
"Shh!"
The longsword slashed down, yet there was no sensation of cutting into flesh, as if slicing through air.
"After Image!"
Shi Rui’s smile instantly froze.
"Be careful!"
At that moment, he heard a reminder from the talented disciples behind him.
"Boom!"
Protective Spiritual Power burst out wildly, enveloping his surroundings.
At that moment, a foot appeared in front of him.
"Bam!"
The Protective Spiritual Power was instantly shattered, a foot landing directly on his face.
Terrifying power burst forth.
The crowd saw two figures falling from the sky.
"Bam!"
Shi Rui crashed to the ground, his head smashing into the earth, raising a cloud of dust.
An enormous crater appeared on the ground instantly!
And Shi Rui’s face was a bloody mess!
At that moment, everyone was stunned.
A deadly silence fell over heaven and earth!
A talented disciple from the Seven Stars Pavilion, one of the ten great sects, defeated by a foot technique descending from the sky?
This was truly a slap in the face!
No, it was a stomp on the face!