He Qinglang was a pleasant surprise.
Cao Zhengyang frowned subconsciously, glancing at Lin Xuan. Then, he realized that this must be Elder Lin, the new member of their Ximu Peak, who was said to be very powerful, but...
His worries remained undiminished.
Xu Zegang is incredibly close to being Half-Step Great Saint, at the Peak Late Saint Realm!
Can Lin Xuan really do it?
Xu Zegang turned to look at Lin Xuan, first narrowing his eyes, and then letting out a cold laugh.
"Who do you think you are, daring to talk so big and even wanting to compete with me for the position of deputy Peak Master? Turns out you're just a Saint Realm brat who hasn't even grown a beard yet."
"Oh!"
Lin Xuan's age is obvious; anyone with even a little knowledge of aura-gazing techniques can confirm that he is definitely no more than a hundred years old.
We just can't be sure how old he is.
But, being less than a hundred years old, in their eyes, he could only be described as a young boy who couldn't be younger.
Xu Zegang's words were half sarcastic and mocking, but the other half could be considered a statement of fact...
Huang Mian, standing nearby, chimed in, "That's right, kid. This is an internal matter of our Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect. Who do you think you are?"
"No need for you to worry about that," He Qinglang said directly, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth. He said coldly, "This is Lin Xuan, the new elder of our Ximu Peak. What, does your Chunwei Peak have to know all the elders of our Ximu Peak?"
Upon hearing this, Huang Mian smirked.
"Then your Ximu Peak really has no one left, actually sending a Saint Realm expert to his death."
His words were quite harsh, and the expressions of the other disciples in the hall were also rather unpleasant.
To be honest...
Although some of them are of low spiritual level, it does not prevent them from understanding the current situation.
It is obvious that Xu Zegang is very strong, excessively strong.
Even He Qinglang was no match for him.
Can this newly appointed elder, whose background is unknown, really handle things?
Xu Zegang, however, did not care whether the other party could actually do it.
Or rather...
In his mind, Lin Xuan was nothing more than an insignificant nobody.
After saying that, he gave a cold laugh, not even bothering to glance at Lin Xuan again. He casually dusted off his clothes, his gaze falling on Cao Zhengyang, and said lightly, "My match with your disciple has already ended."
" Peak Master Cao, tell me, am I fit to sit in this position of Deputy Peak Master, or am I not?"
He speaks slowly and deliberately, yet he presses relentlessly.
Clearly, he didn't even intend to compete with Lin Xuan!
After all... in his mind, it was completely unnecessary.
Lin Xuan was rarely ignored, but he wasn't angry. He just chuckled lightly.
He was not a person who coveted fame and fortune.
But the position of deputy Peak Master of the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect...
He really absolutely had to have it.
On the way here, he had already heard He Qinglang mention that Cao Zhengyang was planning to go into seclusion to try to Great Saint. If he could become the deputy Peak Master here, he could control one of the peaks of the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect.
He dislikes power, but sometimes, and for some things, only those with greater power can accomplish them better.
Thinking of this, Lin Xuan spoke softly, "You and I will only exchange One Sword strike."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xu Zegang frowned and looked over.
" One Sword?"
He repeated Lin Xuan's words.
Lin Xuan nodded slightly, a smile playing on his lips.
" One Sword, and I'll cut you down."
When those words reached Xu Zegang's ears, he was immediately stunned.
Then, he forced a smile.
This time, he could no longer ignore Lin Xuan. He twisted his body, stared straight at Lin Xuan with his tiger-like eyes, pointed to his own nose, and couldn't help but sneer.
" One Sword, and you'll slay me?"
"I am at the Late Saint Realm. You keep claiming you can kill me with One Sword strike. Do you think you've already attained the Saint Realm and can now challenge me?"
"You killed Late Saint Realm with One Sword strike, and now you think you've attained the Great Saint?"
"What an arrogant brat!"
He Qinglang hadn't expected Lin Xuan to utter such arrogant words.
He immediately became a little nervous and quickly offered a reminder.
"Elder Lin, please be careful. Xu Zegang's strength is unfathomable; he is no ordinary enemy!"
But Lin Xuan did not respond to him. Instead, he drew his sword, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Xu Zegang.
The meaning is obvious.
Talk is cheap; actions speak louder than words.
Now, Xu Zegang felt a Zhenzhen surge of anger.
Lin Xuan was not only lower in cultivation level than him, but also only a fraction of his age, yet he dared to look down on him so much, repeatedly saying he would kill him with One Sword strike.
Even the current sect leader of the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect wouldn't say that!
If he doesn't retaliate against such a junior today, he fears that in the future, anyone will dare to step on his head!
"Good!"
"Young man, you're as fearless as a newborn calf; you certainly have guts."
"Since that's the case, today I'll show you what true Sword Dao is—"
As he growled out the last word, the sword in his hand moved.
In an instant, as if thunder had descended upon the world, and boundless fury had erupted, golden light enveloped his body, Xu Zegang's eyes flashed with extreme ferocity as he slashed at Lin Xuan with his One Sword.
The Cultivation Method he practiced was the purest method of annihilation, capable of destroying all laws and even damaging one's divine body.
As he activated his Cultivation Method, the entire hall trembled, and the Sword Qi he unleashed produced a thunderous roar.
Many disciples inside the hall were shocked, their faces turning pale.
Huang Mian, having long anticipated Elder Xu's wrath, had already hidden himself to the side. Watching Lin Xuan face Xu Zegang's sword head-on, a hint of amusement inevitably crept into his eyes.
At the same time, there was also a hint of jealousy.
after all...
Lin Xuan looks even younger than him, so how come he's already a Saint Realm expert?
It's a pity that he's already over a hundred years old and only at the Saint Realm. When he was Lin Xuan's age, let alone becoming an elder of the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect, there weren't even enough disciple slots for him.
Elder Xu is now completely enraged, ha!
That kid's done for!
Serves him right!
He Qinglang's expression changed drastically, showing a hint of disbelief.
Xu Zegang's Sword Qi was actually three points stronger than before?
So, that wasn't even his full strength?
Damn it!
Lin Xuan is in danger...
Just as this thought popped into his mind, he saw Lin Xuan move.
He raised his eyes indifferently, casually swung his sword, his nonchalant movements as if he were just taking a leisurely stroll. A flash of white light swept past everyone in the hall, colliding with Xu Zegang's Sword Qi.
then...
boom!!
A deafening roar!
As the smoke cleared, everyone stared in disbelief at the scene before them, almost all of them frozen in shock.
"How... how could this be!?"