Chapter 59: I Am The One Who Beats You!

Chapter 59: I'm Hitting You Specifically!

Two sword intents?

Dozens of people on the scene witnessed this earth-shattering scene, and all of them were dumbfounded.

"This Sword Cliff is said to have been left by the founding patriarch of the Azure Cloud Sect. Obtaining even a single sword intent is already extremely difficult, but someone actually managed to obtain two! Truly incredible!"

"True masters often keep a low profile... The sword dao talent of this Azure Cloud Sect disciple is simply too formidable, easily surpassing Lin Chong!"

"Is the Azure Cloud Sect about to rise?"

Disciples from various sects discussed animatedly, envy and jealousy clearly evident in their expressions.

Meanwhile, the few Azure Cloud Sect disciples were also left dumbfounded. They stared at Chen Ping'an for a few seconds, then turned to look at Lin Chong, complex expressions on their faces, at a loss for words.

Just a moment ago, Lin Chong had rudely told the man to get lost, claiming that the seventh level of the Golden Body Realm was not fit to comprehend anything at the Sword Cliff.

Who would have thought he would be slapped in the face so quickly.

Retribution really does come fast.

Lin Chong’s face was ashen, his eyes spitting fire as he wished he could strangle him to death.

Where on earth did this damned fellow at the seventh level of the Golden Body Realm crawl out from?

"Haha, interesting!"

A loud laugh echoed, and a handsome, white-robed swordsman with star-like eyes and sword-shaped eyebrows descended to the foot of the Sword Cliff.

"It's Gao Feng of the Ancient Sword Sect!"

Someone recognized the newcomer.

Gao Feng looked at Chen Ping'an and praised, "Talent is truly springing forth in the Azure Cloud Sect! To actually extract two sword intents from beneath the Sword Cliff—tsk tsk, simply remarkable!"

Hearing Gao Feng's praise, Lin Chong's expression turned gloomy.

These words felt like an invisible slap across his face, leaving him utterly disgraced.

He was supposed to be the proud, elite disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect's younger generation, yet his spotlight had been entirely stolen by a nobody at the seventh level of the Golden Body Realm!

"Lin Chong, wipe that long face of yours. Who are you trying to put on a show for?"

Gao Feng looked at Lin Chong, a sneer appearing on his face.

"Hmph, see you at the Sword Pool!"

Lin Chong turned around and left, vanishing in an instant.

Gao Feng curled his lip, turned to Chen Ping'an, and said, "Brother, I advise you to just give up on the Sword Pool. Even if you manage to enter the outer perimeter, these people are like wolves and tigers—they won't let you off."

Chen Ping'an remained calm and countered, "And you? Will you let me pass at the Sword Pool?"

"Nonsense! As a sword cultivator, how could I possibly give up a spot in the Sword Pool?"

Gao Feng snorted coldly, ignoring Chen Ping'an further as he raised his head to gaze at the Sword Cliff, beginning his own comprehension.

Chen Ping'an smiled faintly and also turned to leave.

A moment later.

Stopping amidst a tall forest, Chen Ping'an said lightly, "Come out."

Lin Chong stepped out from behind a tree.

Lin Chong stared intently at Chen Ping'an. "Who are you, brat? Why have I never seen you before?"

"The Azure Cloud Sect has numerous disciples. Do you know every single one of them?"

Chen Ping'an sneered.

This Lin Chong was truly narrow-minded. By intercepting him halfway here, he undoubtedly intended to make a move.

Lin Chong slowly drew his sword, his gaze shifting and turning increasingly icy. "Considering we are both disciples of the Azure Cloud Sect, I won't make things difficult for you. Withdraw from the Azure Cloud Secret Realm of your own accord."

Chen Ping'an shook his head.

Throughout the entire Azure Cloud Sect, not a single person dared to speak to him in such a manner.

Furthermore, no one dared to draw a sword against him.

Chen Ping'an struck out with a single palm toward Lin Chong.

Lin Chong had not expected the other party to suddenly attack. He hastily executed the Azure Cloud Sword Technique to block, but the opponent's palm seemed to see right through his sword stance, piercing straight through unimpeded and landing squarely on his face.

Crack!

A crisp, sharp sound echoed through the surroundings.

This single slap sent Lin Chong flying through the air. Before he could even struggle to his feet, the cold tip of a sword rested lightly against his back, right over his heart.

"Get lost!"

The two words fell like a heavy hammer striking his head, leaving Lin Chong in a daze.

He had been defeated just like that?

What level had the opponent's swordsmanship reached to be able to instantly pierce through his sword moves?

Chen Ping'an exerted a tiny bit of pressure, the sword tip piercing slightly into his robes.

"I'm leaving."

Bathed in cold sweat, Lin Chong hurriedly activated his teleportation talisman and vanished from the Azure Cloud Secret Realm.

"The men of today's Azure Cloud Sect are truly inferior to the women. The yin is thriving while the yang is declining."

Chen Ping'an sighed, his mood complex as he departed.

As the founding ancestor of the Azure Cloud Sect, he naturally hoped that the disciples of the sect would be as warm-hearted and righteous as Ruan Ting, never bullying the weak with their cultivation or acting recklessly.

If all Azure Cloud Sect disciples were like Lin Chong, the Azure Cloud Sect would truly be beyond saving.

...

Above the Azure Cloud Peak Plaza.

A beam of light descended from the mist, transforming into the battered and dust-covered figure of Lin Chong.

"Haha, Old Du, your sect's proud genius Lin Chong has been eliminated." Yan Chitian of the Spirit Beast Mountain laughed heartily.

With one less Lin Chong, there was one less formidable competitor.

"The strength of the Azure Cloud Sect is truly failing now." Jiang Luoyue also joined in to kick him while he was down, sneering mockingly.

The other sect masters chuckled softly as well.

Du Ruolong's expression sank.

What was going on here? Logically speaking, Lin Chong's strength was considerable; he shouldn't have been eliminated so quickly!

With a flash of his figure, he landed right beside Lin Chong.

"Sect Master..."

The moment Lin Chong saw the Sect Master, an overwhelming wave of grievance welled up inside him, desperate to be voiced.

Du Ruolong grabbed Lin Chong and flashed into the main hall in a blur.

This main hall was protected by formations capable of isolating the divine sense and detection of even Divine Void Realm powerhouses.

"Speak. What happened? Which sect's disciple eliminated you?"

Du Ruolong demanded.

Lin Chong swallowed hard, speaking with difficulty, "Sect Master, it... it was a disciple of our own Azure Cloud Sect."

A disciple of the Azure Cloud Sect?

Could it be the Ancestor?

Du Ruolong was startled. Seeing the heavily swollen left side of Lin Chong's face, he asked with a darkened expression, "What was the opponent's cultivation level?"

"The seventh level of the Golden Body Realm."

As soon as Lin Chong finished speaking, he suddenly began pouring out accusations of the opponent's crimes.

"Sect Master, that fellow is simply inhuman! He even bullies people from his own sect! I suspect he is a spy from some wicked sect who infiltrated our Azure Cloud Sect!"

A spy?

Spy my ass!

That is the founding ancestor of our Azure Cloud Sect!

Slap!

Enraged, Du Ruolong struck Lin Chong's right cheek with a heavy backhand, swelling up his right side as well.

In an instant, his face had swollen into that of a pig.

"Sect Master, I am the victim here! Why are you hitting me?"

Holding his face, Lin Chong asked with utmost grievance.

"I'm hitting you specifically!"

Du Ruolong's fury erupted as he unleashed a fierce and brutal beating upon Lin Chong, not stopping until the latter passed out cold from the blows.

"Sigh, once the Azure Cloud Secret Realm event concludes, I'm going to have to carry thorns on my back and beg the Ancestor for forgiveness."

Du Ruolong walked out of the main hall feeling deeply depressed, returning once more to the open air above.

As the host, he had to preside over the event here.

"Old Du, who eliminated Lin Chong?"

Yan Chitian asked with a smile.

"No comment."

Du Ruolong put on a stern, unapproachable expression.

Jiang Luoyue was in high spirits, smiling as she said, "It must have been Zixia of my Profound Moon Sect."

Du Ruolong lowered his head in silence.

At this moment, his mind was an absolute mess, and he had no idea how he was going to face the Ancestor in a few days.

...

Deep within the Azure Cloud Secret Realm lay a region enshrouded by grand formations—this was the Sword Pool.

Outside the grand formation of the Sword Pool, Chen Ping'an quietly materialized.

He gazed into the array, his eyes seeming to possess penetrating sight as they pierced through the luminous barrier to behold the Sword Pool within, stirring a myriad of thoughts in his heart.

The Sword Pool was roughly ten zhang wide and fifteen zhang long, its waters entirely condensed from formidable, razor-sharp sword intent.

To enter the formation without the protection of the Sword Cliff's sword intent meant that even a Divine Void Realm cultivator would be shredded into fine powder.

"I suppose I came a bit early."

Chen Ping'an smiled helplessly. Holding the small sword formed from his sword intent, he stepped directly into the grand array.

He crossed his legs, swallowed a top-grade Qi and Blood Pill, and quietly began to cultivate.

The Azure Cloud Secret Realm was vast, filled with numerous opportunities for trials and fortuitous encounters. Right now, disciples of all sects were seeking treasures elsewhere; in a few days time, they would inevitably arrive here at the Sword Pool.

Five days later.

A delicate, white-robed monk drifted gracefully into the area.

"My Great Zen Temple ranks at the head of the righteous path in the Northern Province. What can a mere Sword Pool possibly do to me?"

Holding his sword intent, the white-robed monk stepped confidently into the array.

An Azure Cloud Sect disciple?

The moment he stepped inside and caught sight of an Azure Cloud Sect disciple already sitting there, the corner of the monk's eye twitched violently.