Qi Lei's Challenge

Master Ouyang asked for Su Zhan's advice on weapon refinement?

Did I hear correctly?

Master Ouyang is one of the strongest blacksmith masters in all fifteen countries of Tiannan. In the Xia Nation, every blacksmith dreams of receiving guidance from Master Ouyang. Even the Xia King highly respects Master Ouyang and considers himself a junior in front of him.

Is a master like that actually seeking advice from Su Zhan?

What is happening in this world???

Xia Qitian stood silently, with Master Ouyang's words echoing in his mind, feeling as if he was dreaming.

"Why haven't you left yet? Don't disturb me when I'm seeking advice from my Little Friend Su!"

Master Ouyang scolded rudely.

"I..."

Xia Qitian was shocked and completely lost his composure. He bowed to Master Ouyang and Su Zhan and said, "Master Ouyang, Su Zhan, no, Master Su, I have offended you. Please forgive me this time!"

Master Ouyang impatiently waved his hand and completely ignored Xia Qitian.

"Master Ouyang, just tell me what you want!"

Su Zhan also disregarded Xia Qitian and spoke to Master Ouyang.

"Alright, my little friend Su, it's like this. I am refining..."

Master Ouyang sat down and explained the problem he was facing.

They spoke casually, occasionally sharing a joke or two.

Meanwhile, Prince Xia Qitian maintained his bowed posture, receiving no response from the two of them. He didn't even have the courage to stand up straight!

Humiliation!

A great humiliation!

Although Xia Qitian had reminded himself to let go of all his arrogant attitude, now he couldn't contain his anger.

He was furious inside, but unfortunately, he didn't dare to turn around and leave.

Afraid of provoking Master Ouyang.

An hour passed.

Master Ouyang had a smile on his face. "Little Friend Su, your insights are truly unique. They have enlightened me! I will go back and refining that weapon again. If you have time, you should come to Xiaozhu Peak!"

"Okay."

Su Zhan nodded and casually glanced at Prince Xia Qitian, who had been in that position for so long that his body was starting to feel stiff. Su Zhan was surprised and said, "Why are you still here? Do you want me to invite you to dinner?"

"Do you want a free meal?"

Master Ouyang blew his beard and stared. "I have never dined with Little Friend Su, but do you think you're worthy? Go away!"

"Master Ouyang, I just want to apologize..."

"Ask Little Friend Su how he feels about it!"

Unexpectedly, Su Zhan could represent Master Ouyang!

Xia Qitian was once again astonished and immediately bowed respectfully to Su Zhan, saying, "I beg Master Su to forgive my mistake!"

"Go away..."

Su Zhan had a very unfavorable impression of Xia Qitian and calmly uttered these two words.

"I..."

"Little Friend Su has spoken. Why haven't you left yet?"

Master Ouyang rolled up his sleeves rudely, revealing his muscular arms, stronger than most people's due to refining artifacts for years.

It seemed like he was ready to slap Xia Qitian.

"I will go! I will leave now!"

Trembling with fear, Xia Qitian quickly turned around and left.

As he walked out of the gate of Cave Mansion No. 17, he glanced at the crumpled paper that Su Zhan had thrown on the ground, treating it like trash.

Xia Qitian felt bitter and laughed at himself.

He had deluded himself into thinking that he was honorable and that Su Zhan would welcome him with tears of gratitude.

Now he knew.

From the beginning to the end.

Su Zhan never took him seriously...

Prince Yun, Yunlan Sect, Royal Family of the Sand Wolf Kingdom, Master Ouyang.

Names floated in his mind, scenes from earlier replayed in his thoughts. Xia Qitian had a puzzled expression, stumbled in his steps, and descended the mountain.

"That's the Crown Prince!"

"Huh? Wasn't he holding his head high and facing Grand Elder Chen arrogantly earlier? Why does he look like this now?"

"So, he's the Crown Prince? Can he be compared to Senior Brother Su?"

...

As they witnessed this scene, the true disciples began to discuss among themselves.

Those words reached Xia Qitian's ears, leaving a bitter and indescribable feeling in his heart.

Indeed!

In front of Su Zhan, who am I?

As he walked along the Baiyun Peak's stone path, the inner disciples below also noticed his abnormality.

Different from the true disciples, in the eyes of the inner disciples, the Crown Prince was undoubtedly much nobler than Su Zhan. Seeing the Crown Prince in a lost and disheveled state, they were all greatly surprised.

Qi Lie, the Butler of the Eastern Palace, quickly greeted Xia Qitian as he walked out of the formation's light wall. "Your Highness, what happened?"

"It's nothing. It's only today that I realized that in Su Zhan's eyes, I am nothing more than a joke!"

Xia Qitian's voice was dry, and he shook his head with a bitter smile.

Qi Lie's face turned dark. "Su Zhan, just a disciple of the Sword Sect, actually dares to humiliate Your Highness? Your Highness, as the Crown Prince, how could you go out in such a pitiful state? Wouldn't that become a subject of ridicule throughout the world?"

"What else can I do?"

Xia Qitian self-mockingly said.

"You must endure the humiliation!"

Qi Lie took a deep breath, his true essence surged within him, transforming into a thunderous voice as he shouted, "Su Zhan! I am Qi Lie, the Butler of the Eastern Palace! I challenge you in the name of the Crown Prince!"

This voice resounded within a radius of ten li!

The expressions of the nearby disciples changed.

"The Butler of the Eastern Palace is at least a cultivator at the middle stage of the Core Yuan Realm, right?"

"He is at the late stage! I've heard people mention him before, he is truly an expert!"

"To challenge Senior Brother Su with his cultivation at the late stage of the Core Yuan Realm, isn't he ashamed?"

"If Senior Brother Su cultivates for another three to five years, who is he? Just a fart!"

"Senior Brother Su is not a fool. Will he really accept such an unfair challenge?"

...

Many disciples whispered among themselves, looking down on Qi Lie.

They felt that he was only bullying the weak with his strength.

Chen Changfeng burst into laughter. "Qi Lie, you, a cultivator at the late stage of the Core Yuan Realm, want to challenge a junior in the Barrier Master Realm. Indeed, you have been a dog since you were young, not caring about your own face, hahaha!

But even if you don't care about your face, do you think Su Zhan is foolish enough to fight against you at the late stage of the Core Yuan Realm? Just go and don't embarrass yourself—"

"Alright, I accept your challenge!"

Before Chen Changfeng could finish speaking, a voice came from the peak of Baiyun Peak, causing him to freeze in place.

Has Su Zhan gone mad?

Even if he had defeated Li Changxing, the number one genius in Tiannan, his strength at most was only equivalent to a cultivator at the middle stage of the Core Yuan Realm. How could he agree to Qi Lie's challenge at the late stage of the Core Yuan Realm?

Doesn't he know that even a small difference in realms creates a significant difference in strength in the Core Yuan Realm?

Moreover, as the Butler of the Eastern Palace, Qi Lie's strength was clearly stronger than most cultivators at the late stage of the Core Yuan Realm!

What is Su Zhan thinking???

It wasn't just Chen Changfeng who was stunned.

The true disciples on Baiyun Peak and the inner disciples below, all wore expressions of disbelief.

"Has Senior Brother Su gone crazy?!"

"What is Senior Brother Su doing?!"

"Senior Brother Su has extraordinary talent, why would he bother with a Butler?"

"Senior Brother Su is still too young and impulsive. He can't remain calm even when provoked a little!"

"Ah! I hope Senior Brother Su doesn't get into trouble..."

...

Every disciple sighed with worry, unable to understand why Su Zhan agreed.

After hearing this, Xia Qitian was also incredulous.

Has Su Zhan become so arrogant?

A battle between a cultivator in the Barrier Master Realm and a cultivator at the late stage of the Core Yuan Realm?

Fine, let Qi Lie help me vent this anger!

Gloom filled Xia Qitian's eyes.

Qi Lie, who had lost hope, suddenly brightened his eyes. True Qi surged within him as he said, "In that case, let me see your sword skills! Let's see who is stronger, your sword technique or my Flawless Martial Body!"

"Fine."

As soon as those words fell, a sword qi flew out from Baiyun Peak, spanning several miles like a starry river stretching across the sky, slashing fiercely towards Qi Lie below!