The atmosphere inside the Hall of Serenity became subtly strange.
Song Daren and his group looked at Qi Hao with odd expressions, surprised that the Dragon Head Peak's senior brother had such thoughts!
To guide Lin Jingyu into making a mistake? Then make Dazhu Peak's headmaster dislike him? Why would Qi Hao do this? Did Lin Jingyu offend him? Or perhaps…
This Dragon Head Peak senior brother felt threatened by Lin Jingyu?!
Heh…
It makes sense.
Qi Hao had cultivated for nearly a hundred years, and he was only at the Jade Pure ninth level. But what about Lin Jingyu?
He had cultivated for less than five years.
And now, he was already at the Jade Pure fifth level.
Perhaps, given another ten years? He might even catch up to Qi Hao?
Then.
Lin Jingyu would become a strong contender for the next head disciple of Dragon Head Peak…
Qi Hao would surely feel threatened.
Tian Buyi looked at Qi Hao deeply.
This man is deeply scheming.
Dare to scheme and use a peak's head disciple?
Heh.
Just as expected of Cangsong's old disciple.
At this moment.
Qi Hao's expression drastically changed upon hearing Ji Changfeng's words. He was about to explain himself when Lin Jingyu, standing beside him, frowned and stepped forward.
"Ji Changfeng, what are you saying?"
"How could Senior Brother Qi possibly harm me? Don't slander people for no reason!"
Lin Jingyu's tone was a little harsh.
After all, he was a simple-minded youth, a bit of a blockhead, completely oblivious to being schemed against.
Ji Changfeng couldn't be bothered to argue with him.
Still, an apology was in order...
Boom—
Ji Changfeng simply raised his hand.
A surge of powerful sword intent erupted, crushing towards Lin Jingyu.
"Kneel down and apologize to my master and mistress."
Ji Changfeng said calmly.
"You..." Lin Jingyu's face flushed red.
He'd wanted to say something, but the sudden sword intent crushed him without mercy.
It forced him to his knees.
Thud—
Lin Jingyu knelt on the ground, his face flushed. He wanted to force himself to stand against the sword intent, but...
Was it even possible? "Sss—"
The sharp sword intent pricked his skin.
It completely sapped his strength.
Ji Changfeng turned his head slightly, looking calmly at Qi Hao. He asked,
"What about you?"
"Is there anything else you want to say?"
Qi Hao was startled.
Such power…
At the very least, he's at the Jade Pure ninth level!
It was hard to believe that Ji Changfeng, who had only entered the sect five years ago, already possessed the strength of the Jade Pure ninth level.
Feeling—
Terrifying!
Truly a monstrous genius, achieving Jade Pure first level in a single night!
Without hesitation, Qi Hao bowed in respect. Kneeling towards Tian Buyi and his wife, he said:
"Disciple Qi Hao failed in his guidance, leading Junior Brother Lin to violate Dazhu Peak's rules. I beg for forgiveness from Uncle Tian and Aunt Su."
After saying that.
Qi Hao immediately looked at Lin Jingyu beside him, giving him a look, signaling him to quickly apologize...
There was no other way.
The situation was against them.
Not to mention, some of his petty thoughts were seen through by Ji Changfeng.
"I won't! Why should I apologize? I won't apologize to that fatso!"
Lin Jingyu suddenly shouted, his face flushed red.
Even though he was pinned to the ground.
But his mouth could still speak!
Hearing this, Qi Hao's expression immediately changed.
It was fine if he was just being a little sneaky.
Those were all minor issues.
But Lin Jingyu calling Tian Buyi a fatso, that was no minor issue...
As expected.
Tian Buyi, who hadn't spoken at all, immediately darkened his face after hearing Lin Jingyu's "fatso."
But before he could speak...
Ji Changfeng's expression immediately turned cold, and he rebuked, "How dare you!"
As soon as the words left his mouth,
BOOM—
The sword intent erupting from Ji Changfeng's body surged forth, unhesitatingly blasting Lin Jingyu out of the Hall of Serenity.
"Junior Brother Lin..."
Qi Hao's face changed.
He immediately disregarded protocol, swiftly rising to his feet and chasing after Lin Jingyu.
He had come to Dazhu Peak this time on his master's orders, accompanying Lin Jingyu to visit a friend. If anything were to happen to Lin Jingyu, he probably wouldn't fare well either...
"Whoosh!"
Qi Hao's figure flashed.
He instantly appeared behind Lin Jingyu and supported him.
"Boom——"
But at that moment, the sword intent attached to Lin Jingyu shifted, directly charging towards Qi Hao.
"Hmm?"
Seeing this, Qi Hao's expression immediately tightened.
"Whoosh!"
He quickly raised the Cold Ice Sword in his hand, casting a spell to form an ice wall in front of him.
Boom!
The sword intent slammed into the ice wall, shattering it instantly…
Qi Hao glanced at Lin Jingyu with some concern.
Fortunately, Lin Jingyu was unharmed.
But even if Qi Hao hadn't caught him, he would have been fine.
Because Ji Changfeng hadn't used much force, the preceding sword intent had only knocked Lin Jingyu back…
"Ji Changfeng! You've gone too far!" Lin Jingyu's face flushed.
He held his magical treasure and charged directly at Ji Changfeng, looking as if he were ready to fight to the death.
"Junior Brother Lin..."
Qi Hao reached out, trying to stop him.
But he failed to grab Lin Jingyu.
"Heh~" Ji Changfeng smiled faintly, his eyes indifferent as he looked at Lin Jingyu and Qi Hao. His tone was somewhat cold as he said,
"Both of you can come at me together."
With that.
Ji Changfeng was the first to wave his hand, conjuring a sword qi that directly knocked Lin Jingyu unconscious.
"..." Everyone was dumbfounded.
Zhang Xiaofan ran out, a little worried. "Jingyu…"
On one side was his seventh senior brother, who often gave him guidance, and on the other was his childhood playmate. Zhang Xiaofan was in quite a dilemma.
He didn't know which side to help.
At this moment.
Qi Hao's expression was a little grave.
He glanced at the Hall of Tranquility. He saw Tian Buyi's face was indifferent, as if he didn't intend to intervene.
Qi Hao gritted his teeth.
He held up the Cold Ice Sword and bowed to Ji Changfeng, saying, "Then I will have to ask Junior Brother Ji for guidance."
Both were at the Jade Pure ninth layer.
He didn't believe he couldn't beat the other person...
So what if the other was a monster-level genius?
It had only been five years of cultivation.
How could that compare to him, Qi Hao?!
Ji Changfeng, holding the Ink Snow and Dragon Slayer divine swords in his arms, smiled without speaking.
Jade Pure ninth layer?
That level didn't even qualify to make him draw his sword.
"Why isn't Junior Brother Ji drawing his sword?" Qi Hao frowned.
Ji Changfeng smiled faintly, not answering. Instead, he said, "Senior Brother Qi, please, go ahead."
Why isn't he drawing his sword? Because you're not worthy!
Qi Hao's face instantly turned extremely unpleasant. He said indifferently, "In that case, Junior Brother Ji, be careful."
As soon as the words left his mouth.
He raised the Cold Ice Sword to cast a spell, and icy spikes suddenly appeared, rapidly piercing towards Ji Changfeng.
"Whoosh——"
Ji Changfeng waved his hand lightly, and softly called out:
"Two Sleeves of Azure Snake!"
As soon as the words left his mouth,
a tremendously powerful sword intent erupted violently.
It instantly crushed the ice cone that was piercing towards him.
"Boom!"
The sword intent emitted a clear cry.
Two Sleeves of Azure Snake seemed to transform into a graceful, dancing azure snake.
In an instant, it swept towards Qi Hao.
"Not good..." Qi Hao's face changed.
He hastily raised his Cold Ice Sword to defend, but...
The speed of that sword intent was too fast.
It arrived before him almost in the blink of an eye, and then directly sent him flying.
Because it was just a sparring match.
Ji Changfeng hadn't used much force.
Moreover, Qi Hao was still Cangsong's disciple; even if the other party had done something wrong, Ji Changfeng couldn't be too heavy-handed.
He still had to consider Uncle Cangsong's face.
After all...
In recent years, Cangsong's treatment of Ji Changfeng had been exceedingly favorable. He addressed him as "Nephew Changfeng" at every turn, seemingly closer than his own disciples.
"Junior Brother Ji..."
"Excellent swordsmanship."
Qi Hao rose unsteadily to his feet.
His eyes held a flicker of fear as he glanced at Ji Changfeng, surprised by his strength.
Could it be...
Had he already broken through to the Superior Clarity Realm?
Impossible, right?
Qi Hao was filled with doubt.
Qi Hao's expression was a bit grim as he clasped his hands towards Ji Changfeng. "I've lost this exchange. I hope to compete with Junior Brother Ji again during the Seven Peaks Tournament..."
Ji Changfeng smiled faintly.
He turned his back, leaving Qi Hao with an aloof silhouette, and his cold voice echoed in everyone's ears.
"Compete? Heh~"
"Those I defeat are never considered my rivals. I'll give you time to catch up..."
"Until you can no longer even look up to me!"
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