Clash

"Reporting to Master, this disciple is untalented. I didn't understand any of it." A disciple scratched his scalp and spoke with a blush.

Huang Yaoshi's expression stiffened.

You didn't understand a single thing—what use are you!

If you don't know how to speak, then don't spout nonsense. Do you realize how humiliating this is!

Suppressing his anger, he looked at another disciple and asked, "Xiao Cheng, how much did you comprehend?"

The Female Disciple he had singled out felt her cheeks burn and did not dare speak.

The other disciples all took a step back as well, utterly timid.

Huang Yaoshi's face darkened, looking thoroughly unpleasant.

After a moment, he turned to his favorite disciple and asked pleasantly, "Xiao Lu, how much did you comprehend?"

"Reporting to Master, this disciple is slow-witted and only comprehended thirty percent." A Green-robed Disciple clasped his hands in salute and hurriedly answered.

Only then did Huang Yaoshi's expression improve somewhat, though not by much. He nodded in praise. "Thirty percent is not bad. Back then, even your Senior Disciple Brother only comprehended forty percent. Even this old man cannot claim absolute mastery over this palm technique. Thirty percent is already very good."

Though he prided himself on being exceptionally skilled in the Falling Blossom Divine Sword Palm, he still did not dare guarantee that every strike would hit without fail.

After a pause, he looked toward another Female Disciple and asked, "Xiao Mei, how much did you comprehend?"

"This disciple is slow-witted as well and only comprehended thirty percent." The Female Disciple hurriedly clasped her hands and replied.

Huang Yaoshi nodded. "Fine, thirty percent is already quite good. All right, isn't this Ye fellow very arrogant? Use this palm technique to teach him a proper lesson. Let him know that Peach Blossom Island is rich in talent and blessed with outstanding people and sacred land."

The two hurriedly nodded. "Yes!"

Then they strode swiftly toward Ye Gucheng. The breeze lifted their hair, their robes billowing as a powerful aura erupted from them.

"Peach Blossom Island's Lu Chengfeng, Grandmaster Peak. Please enlighten me!"

"Peach Blossom Island's Mei Chaofeng, Grandmaster Peak. Please enlighten me!"

The two spoke in unison and assumed their stances at the same time.

But once their words fell, they realized that Ye Gucheng had not even looked at them. His gaze remained fixed on the distant horizon, as though his mind were elsewhere.

"What, could it be that Brother Ye looks down on the two of us?" Lu Chengfeng's brow furrowed in anger, indignation boiling in his heart!

This Ye fellow was going too far. He would not even give them a proper look—this was simply outrageous!

Mei Chaofeng said angrily as well, "Brother Ye is indeed arrogant. This little sister has learned that much. But today, I will let you know that Peach Blossom Island cannot be insulted!"

"What a joke." Ye Gucheng finally spoke, still without looking at them. With his hands clasped behind his back, he gazed at the horizon and said blandly, "You are not qualified to make me fight. Have your master come instead."

"You! This is outrageous—you are far too arrogant!" Mei Chaofeng flew into a rage and struck at him with a palm.

Boom!

As the palm shot forth, the air exploded with a sharp, fierce howl.

"Making a move?" Ye Gucheng finally turned and glanced at her, then abruptly raised a hand and swept it out!

Crackle!

His palm and fingers moved in broad, unrestrained arcs as boundless, surging True Essence erupted from all around him and blasted toward her!

Grandmaster Peak!

Crack!

Their palms collided viciously. Mei Chaofeng's expression changed drastically on the spot. It felt as though a small mountain had slammed into her, and she could not help spewing out a mouthful of blood as she was sent flying backward!

Boom boom boom boom!!!

She flew back in one breath for over a hundred feet, smashing through three large trees before finally stopping!

"Overestimating yourself." Ye Gucheng stood with his chest thrust out and his head held high.

"This..." Huang Yaoshi glanced at Mei Chaofeng, his face as dark as the bottom of a pot.

What a disgrace.

Xiao Mei was at the same Grandmaster Peak as this Ye fellow, yet she had been beaten to pieces with a single palm strike. Peach Blossom Island had lost all its face!

Seeing his junior sister defeated, Lu Chengfeng flew into a furious rage. He immediately gritted his teeth and struck Ye Gucheng with all his strength!

Boom!

This palm was likewise the Falling Blossom Divine Sword Palm, its momentum vast and majestic, like a violent storm.

Yet Ye Gucheng's expression remained as haughty as before. Without even looking, he casually sent a palm toward him.

Crack crack!

Their palms collided, and Lu Chengfeng was instantly shocked. Just like Mei Chaofeng, he was sent flying backward on the spot, utterly defeated!

"I told you already—you are no good. Have your master come!" Ye Gucheng snorted coldly.

Before coming here, he had heard that Huang Yaoshi's many disciples possessed extraordinary talent and unfathomable strength. But after testing them, this was all there was?

One move for each of them. They were so weak it was truly disappointing!

"You... you have gone too far in bullying others!" Another disciple stepped forward. He was powerfully built and roared in a deep voice.

Ye Gucheng glanced at him and said indifferently, "Go obediently back behind your master. You are not my opponent, so do not come out here and make a fool of yourself like the others."

"You!" The disciple's eyes reddened with fury. With a single stride, his surging palm force drove straight at Ye Gucheng's face!

Ye Gucheng gave a cold laugh and met it with a casual palm.

Boom!

The instant they exchanged blows, the disciple's legs went weak. Like a kite with its string cut, he flew backward!

His opponent's palm force felt immense and heavy, fierce and tyrannical. Even after using every ounce of strength in his body, he was still completely no match!

Ye Gucheng threw back his head and laughed. "In all of Peach Blossom Island, there is not a single one who can fight. Are you all trash!?"

Huang Yaoshi roared angrily, "Insolent brat, cease your arrogance!"