The mocking voice pierced the dawn, forcefully reaching Lang Ping's ears, causing him to pause slightly as he approached Purple Cloud Peak.
He slightly raised his eyes and looked at the person who spoke.
They're still old acquaintances.
Those disciples who loved to tease and ostracize him the most, especially the somewhat humiliating term "Senior Brother Stone," were the ones who started using it.
Lang Ping pursed her lips in silence.
He had heard this kind of ridicule many times before.
But he never refuted it.
They called him a coward.
Cowardice?
Maybe.
After all, every time he wanted to ask that senior for advice, he would give up because of his own unspeakable feelings.
Even if the senior provides the answer, what good will it do?
Lang Ping always likes to ask herself these questions.
it's useless.
Master is right, and what the others said is also correct.
His natural talent is what it is, which means that no matter what his comprehension is like, it will be difficult for him to become a sword cultivator who achieves something in his life.
He was just an unremarkable Stone on Longevity Star Peak.
It's probably best not to waste that senior's time...
He had always listened silently and quietly to the senior's lectures, like a Stone, trying his best to absorb everything... back when the senior's lectures were still free.
Today is the last free lesson.
Yes, it's free.
The strong have the pride of the strong.
The time of the strong is even more precious.
Therefore, there is a rule in the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect that when a new elder or Peak Master joins the Cinnabar Cloud Sword Sect, he or she must preach on Purple Cloud Peak for several days for free. After several days, he or she will start collecting Contribution Points Contribution Points, which will belong entirely to the elder.
Not only elders, but also disciples who meet the required strength can discuss the Dao with Zixia.
As a stubborn and unyielding Stone on Longevity Star Peak, Lang Ping's strength is average, so she can only take on a few tasks and can only earn a few Contribution Points. It's difficult enough for her to even buy resources for her own cultivation, let alone use Contribution Points to attend classes.
Therefore, he often attended free classes.
I've never missed a single one.
Whether it's a powerful figure preaching or a peer discussing the Dao, as long as no Contribution Points are charged, he will be there.
This is actually quite normal.
However, this didn't stop some people from deliberately using such things to mock others.
The mocking laughter was like a small thorn piercing Lang Ping's heart, but he simply remained silent, letting his heart bleed profusely. He paused briefly before continuing on his way.
I don't care about ridicule or disdain.
He's used to it.
But those voices had no intention of letting him off so easily.
" Senior Brother Stone is as shameless as ever, truly a stubborn and unyielding Stone. We cultivators, even without talent, should at least have pride. Alas, if a person lives like this, they are truly useless."
"Smells like a poor, stingy person, really, tsk tsk..."
"Move aside, don't block Senior Brother Stone from getting to the free class. Do you think he's as rich as you? He has nothing, and this is the only fortuitous opportunity he's hoping for."
"Ha ha ha ha..."
"No, no, Senior Brother Yuan, what you're saying is... nowadays, can just anyone be called fortuitous opportunity?"
"That's true, haha, Purple Cloud Peak has declined now. Anyone can come up to the Dao Discussion Platform. Pshaw, I'm too lazy to listen even once."
"That person is merely a Saint Realm, not even as good as one of our Great Fire Peak elders. What he said was so shallow and laughable that it was truly absurd."
"If you ask me, I'm right, Senior Brother Stone. Why waste your time listening to that kind of person's insights on cultivation? You'd be better off... asking Senior Brother Yun for guidance. Oh, wait, I almost forgot, Senior Brother Yun doesn't have time to teach a piece of trash like you. You should ask me instead!"
"Hahahaha, yeah, Senior Brother Stone, if all else fails, you can ask me for help. I'll teach you for free, hahaha!"
As is customary, no matter how much others mock him, Lang Ping should remain silent until they finish speaking and find it boring, then he can continue with his own affairs.
He had gotten used to it all along.
But this time, for some reason, he felt a rare surge of anger.
They can insult themselves, but why insult that senior?
These people... are utterly arrogant, utterly laughable!
Did they really listen to that senior's sermons?
What right do they have to spout such nonsense!
And there's Senior Brother Yun...
Lang Ping took a deep breath and looked up at the man in the middle of the group.
He was the only man who didn't mock him, but everything the others did was at his behest.
Yun Zhi held a grudge against him simply because Qingqing Sister Qingqing treated him kindly.
However, his relationship with Qingqing Sister Qingqing was just a normal one.
But no one would listen to his explanation, and no one would care why Yun Zhi looked down on him.
After all, what is he anyway?
It's just a piece of trash, nothing more than a Stone.
But what about Yun Zhi?
He was one of Longevity Star Peak's Direct Disciple, and is now the senior disciple of Longevity Star Peak. He is very strong and can definitely be ranked in the top ten among the younger generation of the sect. He can even compete for the top five.
It's obvious who they favor.
If I were to argue with him, I would absolutely not gain any advantage.
But...
Lang Ping just couldn't move her feet.
He clenched his fists, staring coldly at the group of cultivators who were laughing and making fun of him, and spoke through gritted teeth in anger.
"Enough!"
"What right do you have to gossip about that senior behind his back? How could you possibly fathom his cultivation and achievements?"
"Although my Sword Dao is mediocre, that senior is different. His mastery of Sword Dao is like a towering mountain, far surpassing even many elders and Peak Master in our sect, who cannot compare to him!"
"You can insult me, but you cannot insult this senior."
"If I report what you have done today to the Law Enforcement Peak, none of you will escape!"
He finished speaking slowly and deliberately, and everyone else fell silent.
Although it's hard to admit, Lang Ping was right about one thing.
If he were to report today's events to the Law Enforcement Peak, then everyone present would be subject to punishment.
After all, no matter how useless or incompetent a sect elder may be, it's not something these disciples can discuss.
Someone gritted their teeth. "What a cheapskate! Is this all you can do? Ridiculous!"
Some people smirked, their eyes filled with disdain.
" Senior Brother Stone certainly knows how to manipulate people, but tsk tsk, you say we spoke ill of the sect's experts, but did we really speak ill of them? Do you have any evidence? There are so many of us, how come I don't know of anyone speaking ill of the sect's experts?"
Lang Ping clenched her fist.
Indeed, he was alone and had no evidence.
Those people also came to their senses and breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, their gazes towards Lang Ping became even more hostile.
"I think Senior Brother Stone is really confused. It's you who's making irresponsible remarks about the sect's experts!"
"A Saint Realm expert, in your words, far surpasses our sect's elders and Peak Master? Tsk, how utterly disrespectful!"
Among the crowd, Yun Zhi, the man in flowing white robes, finally raised his eyes and uttered his first words.
" Lang Ping, your coach said you are stubborn and have too many obsessions, making it difficult for you to follow the Sword Dao. He was right."
"It's one thing that you don't bring honor to the sect in normal times, but today you even dared to speak ill of the sect's seniors."
"Heh, it seems our Longevity Star Peak can no longer accommodate such a uniquely gifted prodigy as you..."