Everyone present was Tianjiao, proud and arrogant, and they all came from the Upper Realm.
It can be said that most people, deep down, look down on those in the Lower Realm.
Now, a mere mortal from the Lower Realm realm has actually climbed to third place on the Venerable Ranking, soaring to great heights. How could they not harbor some thoughts about this?
If Ye Xuan were ranked third on the Half-Saint Ranking, even if they were dissatisfied, they probably wouldn't dare to show it.
The problem is that Ye Xuan is not third on the Half-Saint Ranking, but only third on the Venerable Ranking.
However, most of them were Half-Saint Realm experts.
Under these circumstances, Ye Xuan's identity being exposed would inevitably make him the target of public criticism.
Qin Xian and the others all had bitter expressions on their faces, and felt somewhat uneasy.
Especially seeing the fiery gazes of the powerful figures around them, even though they came from the Sacred Frost Palace and were all Half-Saint Realm experts, they still felt uneasy.
However, none of them spoke; they simply followed quietly behind Ye Xuan.
Once a major war breaks out, they will naturally take action.
Compared to Qin Xian and the others' anxiety, Ye Xuan seemed much calmer.
He still wore a faint, bright smile, appearing calm and collected, as if he hadn't heard the surrounding cultivators' discussions at all.
The young man who had come out earlier to inquire about Ye Xuan's identity, also with a smile on his face, suddenly cupped his hands and said:
"So you are Ye Xuan from the Eastern Wasteland. It's an honor to have heard so much about you."
"Brother Ye, despite being from the Lower Realm, you were able to suppress countless Tianjiao and rise to third place on the Venerable Ranking. Your talent and strength must be extraordinary."
"I am but a humble person and would like to seek your guidance. I wonder if Brother Ye would be so kind as to grant my request?"
Lu Xuanyi maintained a smile throughout his speech, and his tone was very polite.
However, the words he uttered were utterly shameless.
As a Half-Saint Realm Peak Stage expert, and coming from a powerful force in the Immortal Domain, he could even rival a true Saint when unleashing his full power.
It's laughable that such a being would take the initiative to challenge a Venerable Realm Peak Stage expert.
If Ye Xuan were also from a great realm or a prestigious family, he certainly wouldn't dare to make such a challenge, at least not in front of everyone.
After all, it was a whole realm higher, and using a higher realm to suppress someone was definitely a provocation.
If he dares to do that, the forces behind Ye Xuan will do the same to him.
The surrounding cultivators, though they all felt Lu Xuanyi was somewhat shameless, remained silent upon hearing this.
Ye Xuan had no background, yet he was so exceptionally talented, which displeased them, so they were happy to watch the show.
In fact, many people had been eager to try it before Lu Xuanyi did.
The surrounding cultivators dared not say anything, but Qin Xian and the others were furious.
Upon hearing this, Qin Xian immediately stepped forward, biting her red lips, and said, "Senior Brother Lu, don't you think this is going too far?"
"You are already Half-Saint Realm expert, while he is only at the Venerable Realm Peak Stage. Do you think this kind of challenge is appropriate?"
Yue Rong, Zi'er, and the others stared wide-eyed at Lu Xuanyi, their faces filled with anger, finding his smile utterly disgusting.
Upon hearing this, Lu Xuanyi was not angry. He smiled and said, "Junior Sister, you are mistaken. Brother Ye is a peerless genius ranked third among the Venerable of the Three Realms. How can you judge his strength based on his cultivation level?"
"Throughout history, prodigies Tianjiao geniuses have been able to slay enemies across borders. A being like Brother Ye, who has overpowered all the Venerable Ones and Venerable of the Three Realms, possesses combat strength that is incomparable to any other."
"Given his status and prestige, is it really too much to just cross one major realm?"
"If I were him, let alone a challenge from Half-Saint, I would dare to fight even a Saint Realm!"
"The top three Venerable of the Three Realms should not only suppress all the geniuses of the Tianjiao, but should also sweep away all their contemporaries!"
Lu Xuanyi's words were forceful and clear, but to Qin Xian and the others, they sounded even more shameless.
They were almost furious.
In fact, what Lu Xuanyi said wasn't really a problem.
For someone like Ye Xuan, defeating an Emperor by crossing a realm is nothing special.
The problem is, Lu Xuanyi ordinary person? He is also a prodigy capable of slaying enemies across borders.
"You—" Yue Rong was a little angry and made to speak.
Lu Xuanyi looked at her with a smile, "What, junior sister, are you going to fight in her place? May I ask your name and where you are from? How about we fight together?"
These words, though seemingly polite, are in fact an insult.
This is not only humiliating Yue Rong, but also humiliating Ye Xuan.
Ye Xuan remained smiling and silent, as if everything was none of his concern.
Zi'er, however, could no longer contain her anger and blurted out:
"Who do you think you are, to be worthy of being with my senior sister? I feel disgusted just looking at you!"
As she spoke, she couldn't help but spit out a mouthful of filth. "A smile that hides a knife, a hypocrite, that's exactly what trash like you is!"
These words were quite sharp, practically tearing off any pretense of civility.
Upon hearing this, Lu Xuanyi's expression turned cold, and a sudden Han Bing storm surged around him.
He was humiliated by a woman in front of everyone; this was simply unbearable.
The other cultivators stared at Zi'er in disbelief, their faces filled with shock and astonishment.
No one expected this woman to be so direct and blatant, showing absolutely no respect for Lu Xuanyi. Was she courting death?
Logically speaking, someone who has cultivated to the Half-Saint Realm shouldn't be this brain-dead.
Ye Xuan was also somewhat stunned, and couldn't help but glance at Zi'er.
Zi'er didn't even look at Ye Xuan. Just as Lu Xuanyi move, her next words were already swiftly uttered.
"What, you want to kill someone? Then go ahead and kill! My name is Zi'er, this is my senior sister Yue Rong, and that is my senior sister Qin Xian. We all come from the Sacred Frost Palace of the Mystic Heaven Immortal Domain."
"In front of everyone, I want to see if you, Lu Xuanyi, dare to kill us!"
As soon as those words were spoken, the entire room fell into a deathly silence.
Lu Xuanyi, who had just been about to make a move, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of his mouth, and the killing intent around him vanished without a trace in an instant.
He felt extremely aggrieved, deeply resentful. To be insulted like this and not even dare to retaliate was utterly despicable.
He would certainly have dared to kill Qin Xian and the others under different circumstances.
But here, he dared not.
If he actually kills these people, once word gets out, he, and even the forces behind him, will definitely be in big trouble.
As for Zi'er lying, he hadn't considered that.
Impersonating a disciple of the Sacred Frost Palace is also a death sentence; if Zi'er lies, there is only one outcome: death.
Ye Xuan was also stunned.
Holy crap.
This woman's got something special.
The cultivators who had been watching the show were now also in an uproar.
"What? They're fairies from the Sacred Frost Palace?"
"Damn it, how did the fairy of the Sacred Frost Palace get involved with Ye Xuan from the Eastern Wasteland?"
"Nonsense, didn't you notice that kid is quite handsome? Add to that his talent and strength, and it's no wonder he caught the eye of the fairy from the Sacred Frost Palace."
"Damn it, what a disgrace! I never expected this bastard to be a pretty boy. He's a disgrace to us male cultivators."
Immediately, the crowd erupted in discussion, gritting their teeth.
The look in her eyes as she gazed at Ye Xuan became even more hostile, her heart filled with jealousy.
The smile on Lu Xuanyi's face had completely vanished, and his gaze fell directly on Ye Xuan.