Chapter 455: Bai Yichen’s Provocation!
As for talent, which of the people invited to the Moon Orchid Tea Gathering was not a true genius? Which of them did not possess astonishing potential?
Even they had immediately performed a proper respectful salute upon seeing Lan Yue.
How could Li Yun simply give a slight bow and consider the matter finished?
Did Li Yun think that having some talent meant he could act superior and put on airs in such a gathering?
He truly did not know his own limits.
Thinking of this, many people could not help letting out cold laughs. Their gazes toward Li Yun became filled with disdain and contempt, as if they were looking at a frog at the bottom of a well that had never seen the vastness of the sky.
"Enough."
At that moment, the blue-robed woman, Lan Yue, finally spoke. "It is only a small matter. Why make such a fuss over it? Let this matter end here. Everyone, take your seats."
"Yes."
Hearing Lan Yue speak, Bai Yichen’s expression changed slightly.
His lips moved a few times, as though he still wanted to say something, but in the end, he suppressed his words and sat back down with visible reluctance.
Jian Wuchen also did not dare to say anything more. He pulled Li Yun along and found an empty place to sit down.
"Li Yun, I did not expect Bai Yichen to come here as well."
As soon as they sat down, Jian Wuchen gave a bitter smile and lowered his voice as he explained, "Bai Yichen is not actually a member of our Moon Orchid Society. He belongs to the faction of the Starheaven Ancient Kingdom. His master is Elder Chen Ming, the newly appointed elder of the Administrative Hall."
"It is said that when Elder Chen Ming was still a disciple, he once had a conflict with someone from the Southern Martial Domain. Although Elder Chen Ming eventually won with overwhelming superiority, his disciples have always remembered that matter. Every time they encounter a cultivator from the Southern Martial Domain, they suppress them heavily. Among them, Bai Yichen is the most active."
"This time, Bai Yichen probably came here specifically to target you. Since he is present, this Moon Orchid Tea Gathering will likely not remain peaceful. Li Yun, you must be careful. This fellow is not easy to deal with."
"Elder Chen Ming’s disciple?"
Hearing those words, a cold light immediately flashed through Li Yun’s eyes.
Elder Chen Ming was Elder Shen Ming’s mortal enemy. Although Elder Shen Ming and Li Yun did not have the formal title of master and disciple, Li Yun still owed him the grace of protection. Because of that, Elder Shen Ming’s enemy was also Li Yun’s enemy.
Li Yun had once sworn that he would make Elder Chen Ming pay for what he had done in the past. He had not expected to encounter Elder Chen Ming’s disciple so soon after entering the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"Elder Chen Ming is a Heavenly Core Realm expert, so I cannot deal with him in the short term. Since that is the case, I will collect some interest from his disciple first."
Li Yun’s expression turned cold. He glanced indifferently toward Bai Yichen, and a sharp chill flickered deep within his eyes.
"Alright. Since everyone has arrived, let the tea gathering begin."
Lan Yue smiled slightly and waved her jade-like hand.
In the next moment, glazed jade cups appeared in front of everyone. Thin mist swirled above the tea, and a refreshing fragrance drifted through the pavilion. Just a single breath of that aroma was enough to make one feel clear-headed and refreshed.
"Excellent tea. Senior Sister Lan Yue’s tea arts truly live up to their reputation."
"Naturally. In terms of cultivation, Senior Sister Lan Yue ranks among the top ten Inner Sect Disciples. As for the Way of Tea, if Senior Sister Lan Yue claims second place in the Inner Sect, no one would dare claim first place. Being able to drink even one cup of her tea is our fortune."
"This is indeed wonderful tea."
After taking a sip, everyone began praising it one after another.
At that moment, someone suddenly laughed and said, "With such good tea before us, would it not be a little dull if there is no performance to liven the mood? Everyone, I wonder who would dare to come forward and exchange a few moves with me to add some excitement to this gathering?"
As he spoke, a young man stepped onto the surface of the lake with a proud smile. His cultivation was fully revealed, and it had already reached the peak of the 9th level of the Mortal Core Realm.
"I will fight you."
As soon as his voice fell, another violet-robed young man stepped onto the lake. His essence qi was vigorous and surging, and his cultivation had also reached the peak of the 9th level of the Mortal Core Realm.
At a so-called tea gathering, drinking tea was ultimately only part of the occasion. The true purpose was for cultivators to battle, display their strength, and reveal their potential before others.
Very quickly, the two cultivators, both of whom were famous and highly ranked in the Outer Sect, began to fight on the lake. Their attacks stirred ripples across the water, and waves of essence qi spread outward in all directions. In the end, the violet-robed young man proved slightly stronger and won the match.
After that, more cultivators continuously stepped onto the lake to battle.
Most of them were at the 7th, 8th, or 9th level of the Mortal Core Realm. Only a small number were at the 5th or 6th level, and even those few were clearly not ordinary disciples.
In the blink of an eye, an hour passed.
"Everyone."
Suddenly, Bai Yichen stood up again.
A cold sneer flashed across his face as he turned his gaze toward Li Yun and said loudly, "I heard that during this Outer Sect Disciple assessment, there was someone whose Sword Dao comprehension was shockingly high. During the comprehension assessment, his performance was so impressive that even the chief examiner felt inferior. I am sure everyone here is rather curious about such a person."
After pausing for a moment, Bai Yichen laughed loudly and said, "Li Yun, why do you not perform a sword dance for everyone? Let us see whether you truly live up to your reputation."
