CHAPTER 6
The Challenge Arena
The sect's atmosphere grew heavier with each passing day. Rumors of Ye Tian's sudden rise had shaken not just the outer disciples, but the inner sect as well. Whispers echoed through the halls, reaching the ears of even the most influential elders.
It wasn't long before his name was brought to the Challenge Arena.
The Challenge Arena was the sect's most sacred battleground, where disciples settled disputes under the watchful eyes of the elders. Victories here didn't just bring honor—they carved a disciple's status into the stone of the sect's hierarchy.
That morning, hundreds of disciples gathered, their voices rising in excitement and disbelief.
"Ye Tian accepted a challenge?!"
"After everything, he dares to step into the arena?"
"He's insane… his opponent is Lin Fei, the strongest of the inner sect!"
On the stage, Lin Fei stood proudly, arms crossed, his aura pressing down like a mountain. Known for his ruthless talent and pride, he had dominated the Challenge Arena for three years without defeat.
When Ye Tian arrived, silence fell over the crowd. Dressed in simple robes, his steps calm and steady, he looked nothing like the "trash" they once mocked. His gaze was cold, sharp, carrying the weight of someone who had already surpassed them.
Lin Fei smirked. "So, the rat finally crawls out of its hole. You think defeating a few weaklings makes you worthy to stand before me?"
Ye Tian didn't respond. Instead, the system's crisp voice echoed in his mind.
[Ding! New Mission: Defeat Lin Fei in the Challenge Arena.]
[Reward: 50 Quadrillion Spirit Stones + Random Heaven-Tier Martial Art.]
A faint smile tugged at Ye Tian's lips. Heaven-Tier Martial Art? Perfect.
The elder overseeing the match raised his hand. "Begin!"
In a flash, Lin Fei's figure blurred, his fist carrying the force of a collapsing mountain as it shot toward Ye Tian's chest. The sheer pressure made nearby disciples stumble back, gasping for breath.
But to Ye Tian, it was as if Lin Fei moved in slow motion.
He tilted his body slightly, avoiding the strike, and with a single step, appeared behind Lin Fei.
"What—?!" Lin Fei barely turned his head when Ye Tian's palm slammed into his back, sending him flying across the arena like a broken kite.
The crowd erupted in chaos.
"One move… defeated in one move?!"
"No, this can't be real—Lin Fei was unbeatable!"
"Ye Tian… he's a monster!"
Lin Fei struggled to rise, blood dripping from his lips, his eyes wide in disbelief. "You… what are you…?"
Ye Tian's gaze was icy. "Remember this. The era of looking down on me is over."
[Ding! Mission Complete. Rewards Distributed.]
[You have received: 50 Quadrillion Spirit Stones + Heaven-Tier Martial Art: Heaven Shattering Palm.]
As the system's voice faded, Ye Tian stood tall in the arena, unshaken, unbothered, while the sect trembled yet again.