"Hahaha... Brother Fengyun, this boy has twice made a move against the Xiao Gate within Hudao Academy. And the Xiao Gate was founded by a scion of our Xiao Clan, Xiao Ziyang, with his own two hands. This boy is clearly provoking our Xiao Clan. Therefore, I absolutely must take this boy back to the Xiao Clan."
Just then, a loud laugh rang out. A ruddy-faced, powerfully-built elder soared through the air on nothing and landed in the middle of the martial arts arena.
"Xiao Qianfeng!"
Deans Shangguan and Zhou were shocked when they saw this elder, because he was a powerful expert from the Xiao Clan of the Central Continent. And also a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert!
"Our Shenfeng Sect is also interested in this boy."
A calm voice sounded, as a man dressed in brocade robes descended from the sky and landed before everyone.
"Wei Wuji!"
Once again, the two deans were astounded. This Wei Wuji was a powerful expert from the Shenfeng Sect. The Shenfeng Sect was an ancient, long-standing sect in the Central Continent, and also one of the top forces of the region, no weaker than Hudao Academy.
The power structure of the Central Continent was divided into three clans, two sects, one academy, and one tower.
The three clans referred to the Fengyun Family, the Xiao Clan, and the Su Clan.
The two sects referred to the Shenfeng Sect and the Tianyan Sect.
The one academy referred to Hudao Academy.
And the one tower referred to the Central Continent Pill Tower.
At that moment, Fengyun Chi, Xiao Qianfeng, and Wei Wuji, these three experts, all stared at Ye Yunfei with gazes sharp as swords, unbearably fierce. Three formless auras of power blanketed everything as they bore down upon Ye Yunfei.
Fortunately, the two deans were standing by Ye Yunfei's side, and released their own energy, protecting him.
"The situation isn't quite right. Why have these three experts suddenly come to our Hudao Academy at the same time?" Dean Zhou sent a mental message to Dean Shangguan.
"Exactly. Be careful. Be prepared to act at any moment." Dean Shangguan nodded.
For three Grotto-Heaven Realm experts to appear simultaneously at Hudao Academy was certainly suspicious.
"Boy, what art was that you used just now? If you hand that technique over to me, I can let you go. I won't pursue your crime of injuring a member of our Fengyun Family. Otherwise, your fate has only one outcome—death! Offending my Fengyun Family is something even Hudao Academy can't protect you from."
Fengyun Chi's dark, icy gaze fixed on Ye Yunfei as he spoke.
The art Ye Yunfei used just now could easily crush the Heavenly Moon Glazed Demon Art. One could imagine how advanced it must be. This gave Fengyun Chi a powerful surge of greed.
*If I can obtain that art, the Fengyun Family's strength will surely rise to another level! It might even become possible to rule over the entire Tianxuan Continent!* Fengyun Chi thought excitedly to himself.
"Young man, I quite admire you. How about this: give me the art you just displayed, and I will allow you to join our Shenfeng Sect, directly becoming a core disciple and receiving focused tutelage. Our Shenfeng Sect is not much worse than Hudao Academy."
Wei Wuji looked at Ye Yunfei, putting on an amiable expression.
"Boy, if you hand that art over to me, I might consider allowing you to join our Xiao Clan, granting you the surname Xiao. You'll become a core clansman of our Xiao Clan directly."
Xiao Qianfeng spoke loudly as well.
All three Grotto-Heaven Realm experts had their eyes on the art Ye Yunfei had displayed.
"Ye Yunfei is a student of Hudao Academy! Whoever dares to lay a hand on him is just waiting for war with our Hudao Academy! Hudao Academy does not welcome you. Leave immediately!" Dean Shangguan roared.
"Haha! Dean Shangguan, quite imposing you are. If Dean Zhao and the six Guardian Elders were here, I might be somewhat wary. But you, Dean Shangguan, and you, Dean Zhou—I have no fear of either of you."
Wei Wuji laughed heartily.
"The three of you... really want my art?"
At this moment, Ye Yunfei's calm voice suddenly spoke.
"That's right. Young man, I am true to my word. Hand that art to me, and not only will I let you become a core disciple of the Shenfeng Sect, I will even accept you as my personal disciple! This chance only comes once. What I say publicly before everyone, I will not go back on. I hope you grasp it well."
Wei Wuji said.
Hisss—
Wei Wuji's words immediately drew a collective gasp from the martial arts arena. For a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert to promise to take a disciple—this was a temptation that no youth on the Tianxuan Continent could refuse. Many students in the arena secretly felt envious. To become the personal disciple of a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert, what a glorious thing that would be! It meant that from then on, one could walk sideways across the Tianxuan continent. Tell me, who would dare offend a personal disciple of a Grotto-Heaven Realm expert?
A host of envious gazes fell upon Ye Yunfei. Most people believed Ye Yunfei would agree.
Even the two deans looked towards Ye Yunfei, wanting to see what choice he would make.
"What kind of mangy dog are you? You? Want to be my master? You're not worthy! And moreover, your humble little Shenfeng Sect is too small to hold me."
Under the gaze of the crowd, Ye Yunfei slowly enunciated each word, a distinct expression of contempt on his face.
"And you, old man. You want to 'bestow' me the surname Xiao? You're delusional. The Xiao Clan, in my eyes, are merely chickens and dogs—not even worth mentioning."
Ye Yunfei's gaze shifted to Xiao Qianfeng as he sneered.
"And you, old-timer. Sparing Feng Yun'ao from death was already a tremendous act of grace from me. Yet you dare to use this as a pretext, trying to seize the chance to rob me of my art. Heh... Since that's the case, next time I encounter another disciple of your Fengyun Family, I'll just execute them without discussion."
Ye Yunfei's eyes finally turned to Fengyun Chi, his voice frigid.
The entire martial arts arena fell dead silent. Everyone present was collectively petrified, their minds frozen, staring wide-eyed and slack-jawed at Ye Yunfei.
The Shenfeng Sect was a humble little temple, too small to hold him?
The Xiao Clan were nothing but chickens and dogs?
Encounter Fengyun Family disciples and execute without discussion?
He actually dared to speak such words!
Everyone knew that the Shenfeng Sect, the Xiao Clan, and the Fengyun Family were top forces of the Tianxuan Continent. Who would dare disrespect them? Who was not in awe?
And now, a junior dared to simultaneously insult and provoke these three top-tier powers! This was no longer arrogance—this was practically suicide!
At that moment, the gazes Fengyun Chi, Xiao Qianfeng, and Wei Wuji directed at Ye Yunfei were seething with towering fury.
"Haha... Good! Very good! I, Xiao Qianfeng, have lived my whole life, but this is the first time I've heard someone dare to insult our Xiao Clan like this! Boy, you are dead!" Xiao Qianfeng was so furious he broke into laughter. His gaze towards Ye Yunfei was brimming with endless killing intent.
"Boy, refusing the fine wine, opting instead for the foul stuff. Fine, very good. Now, no one can save you!" Wei Wuji sneered.
"Boy, you won't get the chance to kill members of my Fengyun Family. I'll shatter you to pieces right now!"
Fengyun Chi radiated concentrated murderousness as he spoke with chilling malice.