Asura Mad Emperor

Heaven-Piercing Peak.

Two figures arrived at Heaven-Piercing Peak ahead of the others.

It was none other than Elder Yan, also known as Yan Lao San, and his disciple, Yan Xingyun, whom Elder Sun and Elder Liu had discussed earlier.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om

"Xingyun, although that Qinchuan only has the cultivation level of the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, he is highly regarded by the Supreme Elder," Yan Lao San glanced at Yan Xingyun and reminded him, "Remember to show some restraint when you challenge him; do not take his life."

A gleam of sharpness flashed in Yan Xingyun's eyes as he responded, "This person might only be at the intermediate stage of the Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm, but the Supreme Elder values him so much that he even wishes to appoint him as the Saint Heir. This suggests that he must have some tricks up his sleeve."

Yan Lao San's gaze flickered slightly as he said, "Indeed, there is a certain mystery and oddity surrounding that man. However, you need not worry. With your current cultivation level at the Fourth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm, he will not be a match for you in a fair fight."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Yan Xingyun's mouth slightly lifted. He hardly believed that someone with a mere Fifth Layer of the Condensed Truth Realm level would be his opponent.

His indignation stemmed from recalling how Qinchuan was so arrogant and overbearing at the Cloud Treasure Hall, showing contempt for the younger generation of Congyun Sect, and even insulting and slandering his secretly adored goddess as being innately deficient and innately disabled. Therefore, he harbored considerable resentment and wanted to teach Qinchuan a harsh lesson.

As they descended upon Heaven-Piercing Peak, Yan Lao San glanced at Yan Xingyun, who immediately understood and loudly called out towards the grand hall, "Where is Junior Brother Qinchuan?!"

"I, Yan Xingyun, have heard that Junior Brother disdains his peers and aspires to be the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect. Illustrious though I am not, I have come to seek instruction. Please grace me with a battle, Junior Brother!"

Yan Xingyun, with his sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, had an air of heroism. His cultivation level was among the top within his generation, even slightly surpassing Wu Shanhe, the Young Sect Master of Congyun Sect, naturally endowing him with a bit of arrogance.

His True Qi was both long and vigorous, and his loud voice, emanating from him, carried far into Cloud Hall.

Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu were having their midday meal.

Hearing Yan Xingyun's voice outside, Qin Xiaoyu looked anxiously at Qinchuan.

Qinchuan served her a bowl of ginseng soup, affectionately stroked Qin Xiaoyu's head, and placed the soup in front of her, saying, "Don't worry about it, eat your meal first. Here, Xiaoyu, drink your soup."

After saying this, Qinchuan also served himself a bowl and leisurely enjoyed his soup, showing no intention of responding to Yan Xingyun's challenge.

Whatever the matter, it could wait until after the meal.

Seeing Qinchuan's reaction, Qin Xiaoyu also relaxed and obediently sipped the ginseng soup from her bowl.

This ginseng soup, made by Qinchuan's hand, was naturally not your ordinary ginseng soup—it had multiple effects, such as nourishing the physical body and enhancing foundational strength.

Now that resources were scarce within the Congyun Sect and maintaining the Holy Pond was difficult, they would have to wait for three months. Qinchuan planned to personally visit the Spiritual Medicine Garden to collect some precious spirit grass and magical medicines to sustain the operations of the Holy Pond.

In the meantime, Qinchuan continued to fortify Qin Xiaoyu's body with this special ginseng soup, enhancing her foundation so that when the time came for her to awaken the Myriad Laws Treasure Body, all these built-up strengths would erupt, bringing endless benefits.

Inside the hall, the attendants serving Qinchuan and Qin Xiaoyu were bewildered by Qinchuan's complete indifference to the provocation outside.

"Yan Xingyun... that name sounds familiar. If I recall correctly, isn't he the senior brother of our Yanling Peak lineage? One of the few astonishing geniuses among the young generation of our Congyun Sect!"

"Indeed, that must be him, I remember as well. I heard that half a year ago, he had already reached the Third Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm. In the previous sect competition, he defeated all other disciples of his generation from various lineages, unmatched in glory."

"Isn't Brother Qin planning to go out and see? He's not giving any face at all!"

The two attendants conversed quietly.

Yet, however low they kept their voices, they couldn't escape Qinchuan's hearing. He cast a sidelong glance at them and said indifferently, "A mere third-generation disciple is not worthy of face from me."

Hearing Qinchuan's words, the two attendants were immediately thrown into a panic, not expecting Qinchuan's senses to be so terrifying. Clearly, with only a cultivation level of the Condensed Truth Realm, he could still hear their quiet conversation.

However, seeing that Qinchuan did not pursue the matter of their backtalk, the two sighed in relief.

Outside.

Yan Xingyun, who had received no response, furrowed his brows and shouted again, "Junior Brother Qinchuan, do you dare to step out for a battle?!"

Yet the interior of Cloud Hall remained calm and quiet, with no response.

Beside Yan Xingyun, Yan Lao San also frowned and took it upon himself to speak out, "Where is Qinchuan? I am here in person with my disciple to challenge you. According to the Supreme Elder, if you wish to become the Saint Heir of our Congyun Sect, you must accept challenges from our Congyun Sect's disciples and demonstrate your ability to suppress your peers!"

His voice entered Cloud Hall.

Qinchuan frowned, looked up towards the outside of the hall, and muttered, "Can't even enjoy a meal in peace!"

The two attendants were at a loss for words, with one of them whispering as a reminder, "Brother Qin, the elder has personally arrived. Are you not going to receive him?"

"Receive what? Just a minor elder, expecting me to personally greet him—he doesn't have such honor!"

Having his meal repeatedly disrupted, Qinchuan was obviously in a bad mood, he said displeased.

"Even if it's just an elder from the Congyun Sect, let alone the founder of the Congyun Sect, or even looking across the Myriad Heavens and Worlds, there's no one with such great honor that I would personally welcome!"

The two attendants were embarrassed, just a mere elder?!

That was Elder Yan, one of the nine Great Elders of the Congyun Sect!

He was also one of the nine Peak Masters of the Congyun Sect.

He was not just any ordinary elder!

Plus, even if it were an ordinary elder, that's still an elder, isn't it?

You're not even a Saint Heir yet, even for an ordinary elder, your status does not allow you to offend or disrespect them!

"Go, tell them to stop making noise, and if they dare disturb my meal again, don't blame me for being rude!"

Qinchuan instructed the two attendants.

"..."

Both attendants were speechless, and asked in a low voice, "Brother Qin, are you... serious?"

"Do you think I'm joking?"

Qinchuan glanced at them indifferently.

Seeing that Qinchuan was not joking, the two shivered and almost cried out in urgency.

That was Elder Yan, one of the nine Great Elders of the Congyun Sect!

A master of one of the peaks!

If we really relay that message, we're afraid he'll slap us to death on the spot!

"Not going yet?!"

Seeing them dawdling, Qinchuan raised an eyebrow, his presence commanding without exhibiting anger.

Both attendants had no choice but to stiffen their necks and carry out the order.

...

Outside the grand hall.

"Master, isn't Qinchuan here?"

Seeing no movement in the grand hall, Yan Xingyun couldn't help but frown.

Elder Yan also furrowed his brows, about to speak, when he saw two attendants walking quickly out of Heaven-Piercing Hall.

The two attendants were both slightly pale, appearing both nervous and hurried as they approached Elder Yan and Yan Xingyun.

"We've seen the elder."

The two of them greeted with due respect.

Elder Yan raised his hand and asked, "Is Qinchuan on the Heaven-Piercing Peak?"

The attendants, pale-faced, exchanged glances and moved their lips, saying, "Reporting back to the elder, Brother Qin sent us out to deliver a message, he said... he said..."

Elder Yan and Yan Xingyun's expressions immediately darkened as Qinchuan was inside the Heaven-Piercing Hall yet completely ignored them!

"What did he say?!"

As the two attendants hesitated, Elder Yan said sternly.

"Brother Qin is having his meal and says not to make noise here..."

The two attendants began to speak, not relaying the latter half of what Qinchuan had said; however, upon hearing this much, Elder Yan and Yan Xingyun were already furious.

"What did you say? The Great Elder himself has descended upon Heaven-Piercing Peak, and this person didn't come to welcome me, let alone complain that the Great Elder disturbed his meal?!"

Elder Yan's face turned red with anger, his head nearly smoking as he cursed loudly, "Arrogance! Arrogance! Such insolence!"