Qing Mingzi

He was a disciple of the Return to Simplicity Realm, and his first attack being blocked could be attributed to his underestimation of his opponent. However, the second time, he was actually sent flying by a guy in the Meridian Opening Realm. This disciple of the Return to Simplicity Realm felt extremely humiliated. To lose so much face in front of everyone was naturally infuriating.

"You bastard! I'll teach you a lesson in manners!" Enraged, the disciple at the Return to Simplicity Realm roared. As he spoke, he touched his Storage Ring, and a Dharma Sword appeared in his hand. In a flash, he was already in front of Zhuge Xiang. In his fury, the disciple at the Return to Simplicity Realm was clearly intent on killing him.

The disciple at the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm harbored murderous intent, causing the Inner Sect Disciple in the Great Hall to change their expressions drastically. Regardless of anything else, Zhuge Xiang had already proven his strength by making a move. In a place like the Asura Sect, everything was decided by strength. Since Zhuge Xiang had successfully proven himself, they shouldn't have tried to kill him. Even Demonic Sect have their own rules, right? However, the Hall Master showed no intention of stopping the disciple at the Return to Simplicity Realm.

In Zhuge Xiang's assessment of his own strength, if he unleashed his Sword Intent, he could even contend with a disciple at the Void Splitting Realm Tenth Layer. With the addition of the Bloodthirsty Technique, he could temporarily ensure his safety against disciples at the Innate Realm. However, the disciple he faced was a cultivator at the Returning to Simplicity Realm, who was only one Heavenly Tribulation away from the Return to Simplicity Realm Tribulation and breaking free from the shackles of mortals. He was already a powerful expert who had reached the final stage of the Refining Essence to Qi Stage.

"Bloodthirsty Technique!" Faced with the killing intent of the disciple in the Return to Simplicity Realm, how could Zhuge Xiang dare to hold back? He instantly activated his Bloodthirsty Technique that Mastery Level the pinnacle of his cultivation, increasing all his attributes by 75%. Waves of Scarlet Qi Energy emanated from his body, making him appear like an ancient Fierce Beast.

"Bloodthirsty Technique? This disciple is quite ruthless." Seeing the Bloodthirsty Technique on Zhuge Xiang's body, and that it was Bloodthirsty Technique that had Mastery Level, many Inner Sect Disciple nodded in approval. Being able to master the Bloodthirsty Technique was proof of his perseverance and determination.

"Hmph, you're only at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, while I'm at the Return to Simplicity Realm Sixth Layer. A difference of three minor realms, how could a Bloodthirsty Technique change that?" Although he was also surprised by Zhuge Xiang's Bloodthirsty Technique at the Meridian Mastery Level Realm, this Return to Simplicity Realm disciple snorted coldly, brandishing his Dharma Sword with a terrifying whistling sound as he slashed at Zhuge Xiang. If this sword were to truly land on Zhuge Xiang, he would surely die.

Sword Intent!

With his life threatened, how could Zhuge Xiang dare to hold back? He instantly activated his Sword Intent State. In the entire Battle Hall Quest Hall, all the Sword Cultivator simultaneously rang out, automatically unsheathed, and stuck into the ground, their blades slightly curved, as if paying homage to a king.

Under the influence of the Sword Intent, even the disciple at the Return to Simplicity Realm made the move felt his sword tremble slightly, almost flying out of his hand.

This was the opportunity they had been waiting for, and Zhuge Xiang was not about to waste it. He gripped the Sword of Slaughter tightly, and instantly activated his Zhuge Xiang Explosive Steps and Eagle Eye Technique. With the Bloodthirsty Technique's 75% Movement Speed bonus, Zhuge Xiang's Explosive Steps caught even a disciple in the Return to Simplicity Realm off guard and didn't have time to dodge.

Smack!

A crisp sound rang out in the silent Inner Sect Quest Hall, Zhuge Xiang's figure appeared behind the disciple of the Return to Simplicity Realm, his Sword of Slaughter slowly returning to its sheath.

Looking at the disciple in the Return to Simplicity Realm, there was a clear red mark on his face, the width of which was the same as the blade of the Return to Simplicity Realm Sword of Slaughter. There was no broken skin or bleeding, but he was covering his cheek with his hand, and his face was still completely replaced by ferocity and killing intent.

With the enhancements of his Explosive Steps and Eagle Eye Technique, Zhuge Xiang actually used the back of his sword to deliver a hard slap to the cheek of this disciple in the Return to Simplicity Realm.

The disciple of the Return to Simplicity Realm was three minor realms higher than him. Even if his strongest attack landed on him, it might not be able to break through his defense. Therefore, Zhuge Xiang did not intend to inflict any real damage on him. He simply slapped him across the face with the back of his sword. Although this strike did not cause any physical harm, it severely trampled on the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm disciple's self-esteem. No wonder he was so enraged.

With his cultivation at the Return to Simplicity Realm, he went completely berserk, unleashing surging Demonic Qi and killing intent, resembling an unparalleled ferocious demon.

Zhuge Xiang's expression hardened. No one had intervened yet. It seemed that he could only unleash his Demonic True Body and use the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound to deal with him. He had already cultivated three diagrams of the Heavenly Demon Zen Sound to deal with disciples in the Return to Simplicity Realm. He didn't know if it would be effective, but Zhuge Xiang knew that it was at least more effective than forcibly attacking with the Sword of Slaughter.

"Alright, stop!" A voice suddenly rang out at the entrance of the Quest Hall. The voice, tinged with drunkenness, wasn't very loud, but the disciple in the Return to Simplicity Realm, whose face was contorted with rage and whose consciousness was almost consumed by fury, showed a hint of fear and hurriedly stopped.

Turning around, they saw a man in black robes leaning against the entrance of the Quest Hall, holding a worn-out gourd of wine in his hand. His eyes were glazed with drunkenness, his hair was a mess, making it difficult to even see his face, and his stubble and unkempt beard gave him an air of decadence. He looked exactly like a drunkard, but it was precisely his calm words that silenced the disciple in the Return to Simplicity Realm.

"Qing Mingzi, you still know how to come back? You still know this is the Asura Sect Inner Sect? You still know you are Asura Sect Disciples? What do you think this place is? Inn?" The War Hall Master said in a deep voice, his face filled with heartache and anger as he saw the drunken man who appeared at the door.

"Alright, alright, stop with the righteous talk. Didn't you just want me to stay? What? Seeing the new disciple's talent makes you feel pressured and jealous?" The drunkard named Qing Mingzi waved his hand dismissively, chuckled, and spoke in a flat tone, as if he were talking nonsense while drunk.

"Qing Mingzi, watch your words. I can take your words as drunken ramblings, but if others actually believe them, it will damage the prestige of my Asura Sect," the War Hall Master said solemnly, his face darkening. However, despite his anger, the Hall Master of the War Hall Master did not intend to make a move.

"Alright, alright, I'm just back to rest for a bit, no need to be so tense," Qing Mingzi said, swaying as he walked, looking as if he might fall drunk at any moment. He slowly approached Zhuge Xiang and the others, then whispered in the ear of the War Hall Master, "You're all so tense. If you make me feel unsafe, I'll be in trouble. Be careful, I'll kill you all."

His final words, laced with a palpable killing intent, seemed to instantly lower the surrounding air. When Qing Mingzi spoke of killing, his words sent shivers down one's spine.

After speaking, Qing Mingzi swayed unsteadily, appearing drunk, and turned to leave the Quest Hall. The Hall Master's face was ashen. Watching his departing figure, he opened his mouth, but ultimately remained silent. Only after Qing Mingzi left did he coldly snort in displeasure, "Fine, consider it as me raising a useless person in my Inner Sect."

After speaking, the War Hall Master turned around, looking at Zhuge Xiang with an appreciative expression. He nodded and smiled, "You're right. Judging your strength based on your cultivation level is indeed too arbitrary. Although you're only at the Meridian Opening Realm Sixth Layer, your combat power is no weaker than someone at the Void Splitting Realm. From now on, you'll be a member of my Battle Hall. Young man, do your best. To have achieved so much at such a young age, your future is bound to be limitless."

Finally, after patting Zhuge Xiang on the shoulder, the Hall Master of the War Hall Master left with more than twenty disciples at the Return to Simplicity Realm. However, the disciple at the Return to Simplicity Realm who had not gained any advantage over Zhuge Xiang throughout the entire process gave him a somewhat sinister look before leaving.

"Congratulations on becoming a member of our Battle Hall," many Inner Sect Disciples in the Great Hall congratulated Zhuge Xiang after the Hall Master and the others left. That's how direct the Demonic Sect are. If they see your low cultivation level and hear that you're joining, they'll instinctively feel disgusted. But if you prove your strength with your actions, they will naturally accept you. The strong are respected, and everything is based on strength. That's the Demonic Sect.

"Thank you..." Zhuge Xiang replied with a smile to the Inner Sect Disciple who congratulated him.

"By the way, was that Sword Intent you just used? Also, junior brother, you seem quite young. How old are you?" Amid the commotion, some disciples asked curiously. The other disciples around them also pricked up their ears. Although they had already seen the facts, they still wanted to hear Zhuge Xiang answer in person.

"That's right, that's Sword Intent. Also, I'm sixteen years old this year," Zhuge Xiang nodded and answered sincerely. Humility wouldn't get you anywhere in the Asura Sect; here, humility was tantamount to incompetence.

"As expected..." Upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's answer, the surrounding disciples gasped in unison. They knew very well what Sword Intent meant, and he was only sixteen years old? They exclaimed in surprise, and looking at Zhuge Xiang, the disciples became even more enthusiastic, with a hint of awe in their eyes.

"But you need to be careful. Senior Brother Li Man, who just fought with you, is a vengeful person," the Inner Sect Disciple who had led Zhuge Xiang to knock on the Hall Master's door earlier warned Zhuge Xiang in a low voice.

Zhuge Xiang nodded knowingly, hesitated slightly, and then asked, "By the way, who was that Qing Mingzi just now? He seemed to be of high status."

When Zhuge Xiang asked about Qing Mingzi, the Inner Sect Disciple who had been enthusiastically talking around Zhuge Xiang suddenly seemed to have their throats grabbed, unable to speak. They looked at each other, none of them intending to say anything.

"What's wrong? What's going on with Qing Mingzi?" Zhuge Xiang found the disciples' reactions rather strange.

"The matter of Senior Brother Qing Mingzi is taboo here and cannot be discussed," the disciple who was asked hesitated for a moment before gently shaking his head. (To be continued...)