Chapter 2231: Chapter 2235: What an Arrogant Kid
"Heavenly Fire Descends!"
Cheng Yaoyang’s expression changed, feeling the extreme danger from the overwhelming force within the giant dragon.
Whoosh!
Suddenly, blazing flames appeared in the sky, crashing down onto the oceanic dragon.
Ouyang Ruoxue’s lips curled into a sneer, her rigorous training over the past year had elevated her mastery of her own power to a level unmatched by her peers. Attacks like Cheng Yaoyang’s couldn’t shake her Great Dao attack.
Roar!
With a void slash from the spiritual divine weapon in Ouyang Ruoxue’s hand, a resounding dragon roar echoed in the air. The dragon’s tail swept, stirring gigantic waves that surged fiercely towards the descending flames.
Boom!
The waves collided with the fire, scattering the raging flames into specks of light that vanished without a trace.
"What!?"
Cheng Yaoyang’s expression shifted, exclaiming in shock as he watched the approaching dragon with terror in his eyes.
Crash!
A loud crash echoed as the dragon violently slammed into Cheng Yaoyang.
Pfff!
He spat a mouthful of blood, his body flying backward, crashing hard below the platform.
Swish!
A middle-aged man from the Cheng Family flashed to the platform and caught the falling Cheng Yaoyang.
After checking Cheng Yaoyang’s injuries, the middle-aged man coldly looked towards Ouyang Ruoxue, high above. "Such a ruthless girl!"
"If you wish to provoke Changlin Academy, you must first ask if we students agree!"
Ouyang Ruoxue fearlessly met the middle-aged man’s gaze, speaking loudly.
With those words, Ouyang Ruoxue ignored the middle-aged man, moving back to Jiang Chen and his group, staring directly at Jiang Chen.
Jiang Chen smiled slightly. "That’s about enough; it’s time to start spiritual power cultivation, ready to break through to the mid-stage realm."
"Compared to you?"
Ouyang Ruoxue spoke softly.
Jiang Chen paused, amused. "You’re not working hard just to defeat me, are you?"
"Yes!"
Ouyang Ruoxue nodded firmly.
"Then you’ll have to work harder!"
Jiang Chen chuckled softly.
"I know, I will work hard, and one day I will defeat you!"
Ouyang Ruoxue nodded again and returned to her seat.
"Elder Wine-crazed, it seems your disciples aren’t all on good terms!"
Cheng Jianlin taunted, feeling embarrassed by Cheng Yaoyang’s swift defeat, looking to find some face through Hu Yiqiu.
"Every teacher hopes their students surpass them, and every teacher is gratified when their students aim to do so. I think Young Jiang should be quite pleased now."
Hu Yiqiu spoke calmly.
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
Princess Chang blinked, curiously looking at Hu Yiqiu.
Hu Yiqiu glanced at the princess with pride. "Do you know why I call Young Jiang unrivaled in the same realm? It’s not just his talent; his understanding of martial arts is different from ours. Ruo Xue achieved what she did thanks to Young Jiang’s guidance. Even I, an old man, have benefited a lot from Young Jiang’s training methods!"
Hu Yiqiu wasn’t just praising Jiang Chen exaggeratedly; he was genuinely inspired by Jiang Chen’s training.
Moreover, when Jiang Chen returned from Changyun Prefecture, he had taught the training methods of The Tome of Dao and Nameless Sword Art, including the Way of Water, Sword Dao, and Earth Path to Hu Yiqiu and Yun Tao.
For Hu Yiqiu to say he benefited greatly was not an exaggeration, given that this was the path left by the Ancestral Dragon and an elder possibly of the same realm.
"Old wine freak, since when did you become so prone to exaggeration?"
Princess Chang rolled her eyes, not believing Hu Yiqiu’s words at all.
The surrounding people laughed, none taking Hu Yiqiu’s words seriously, claiming that a Divine Infant Realm youngster could guide Integration Realm cultivators was simply an absurd tale!
"Hmph! Keep bragging. When he takes the stage, I’ll see how you handle it then!"
Cheng Jianlin snorted, signaling a young member of the Cheng family with his eyes.
Understanding, the youth leapt onto the platform, turning to look at Jiang Chen. "Cheng Yaohui of the Cheng Family requests instruction from Young Master Jiang!"
"Sorry, the rules of the Mingqian Banquet allow for every force to have only two participants per realm, and I’m not among those two."
Jiang Chen chuckled, shaking his head, then abruptly changed his tone, turning to Zhang Yubo. "However, if the Domain Lord approves, I could take the stage, provided that it does not revoke the test qualifications of the other two seniors!"
The Mingqian Banquet is a valuable training stage; Jiang Chen didn’t want Zhang Qian to lose this chance. As for Jian Wuheng, if one were to be removed, it definitely wouldn’t be him since he was the top mid Divine Infant Realm in Changlin Academy.
Of course, before Jiang Chen’s breakthrough.
Zhang Qian understood Jiang Chen’s intentions, feeling warmth, and smiled at Jiang Chen.
"Agreed! Since Elder Wine-crazed claims you are unrivaled in the same realm and you possess a rare top-level Five Elements Dao Affinity, breaking the rules for you at this Mingqian Banquet is no big loss!"
Zhang Yubo nodded slightly, a critical look in his eyes.
"Top-level Five Elements Dao Affinity?"
Princess Chang looked at Hu Yiqiu in surprise.
Hu Yiqiu smiled slightly. "Just watch and see."
Whoosh!
With Zhang Yubo’s approval, Jiang Chen’s figure flashed, leaping onto the platform.
"I’ll see if Elder Wine-crazed’s words are true!"
Cheng Yaohui’s face darkened as he gazed at Jiang Chen. "If you lack the skill, the humiliation my brother suffered will befall you!"
The crowd in the plaza focused intently on the stage, curious about Jiang Chen, who had stirred disputes among figures like Zhang Yubo and been praised by Hu Yiqiu. They wanted to see what was different about him, the man with the top-level Five Elements Dao Affinity.
"Just you alone cannot prove my master’s words."
Jiang Chen glanced at Cheng Yaohui, then turned his gaze towards the Cheng Family’s Divine Infant Realm area, fixing on another mid Divine Infant Realm member. "Come together!"
"What!?"
"He’s challenging two at once?"
"What an arrogant boy, freshly breaking through to mid Divine Infant Realm, and dares challenge two top-tier cultivators!"
"Let’s hope he has real ability and isn’t just seeking attention!"
The crowd exclaimed, surprised by Jiang Chen on the stage.
On the high platform, a group of Integration Realm experts was momentarily startled, then collectively looked towards Cheng Jianlin.
Seeing Jiang Chen’s arrogance, Cheng Jianlin’s expression became grim; he was blatantly ignoring the Cheng Family!
A cold aura emanated from Cheng Jianlin, with icy glints in his eyes.
