Chapter 2271: Chapter 2275: All Five Strike Together
"Jing Xuan, what do you mean by this? Do you think our Heavenly Sword Sect disciples are inferior to him?"
Upon hearing the conversation between the two, Qin Chaolan frowned and looked at Chen Jingxuan.
Just now, Jiang Chen and Sang Zhenye accused her because of the Changlin Academy incident. She dared not argue with Sang Zhenye, but the accusation from Jiang Chen made her angry. Already displeased because of Lin Yuyan, this incident added to her dislike for Jiang Chen.
Now, hearing Chen Jingxuan indirectly admit that Jiang Chen is stronger than the disciples at the same level in her sect, she immediately expressed her dissatisfaction.
Chen Jingxuan was stunned for a moment and then said with a bitter smile, "Elder Qin, the disciples at the same level in our sect are indeed not as strong as Jiang Chen. Back at the Mingqian Banquet, Jiang Chen single-handedly challenged six top cultivators from three of the six major forces at the same realm. You’re aware of that!"
Qin Chaolan’s expression halted; she had forgotten about this due to her dissatisfaction with Jiang Chen.
She glanced at Jiang Chen, and Qin Chaolan grudgingly closed her mouth, realizing that within the same realm, it seemed no one could defeat this young man.
"It seems someone thinks I’ve been too comfortable here!"
Jiang Chen murmured softly.
"Uh... Jiang Chen, if you don’t wish to act, it’s alright. I can drive them away!"
Chen Jingxuan paused for a moment, his face looking a bit displeased. What do you mean by this? Are you implying something about me? Is it necessary?
"Oh, Jing Xuan, you’ve misunderstood, I am not referring to you!"
Jiang Chen lightly explained, "I was talking about the person who spread the rumor that I am invincible at the same realm. That person said it was me who claimed it and concealed the combats at the Mingqian Banquet. Isn’t this deliberately trying to arouse dissatisfaction among your sect members against me and thus make them come to trouble me?"
Chen Jingxuan helped him before, and he didn’t want their friendship affected by such a minor misunderstanding.
"This..."
Chen Jingxuan furrowed his brows, realized it, and said cautiously, "These guys surely think they can’t match your strength and want to cause you trouble!"
Jiang Chen glanced at Chen Jingxuan but didn’t voice his thoughts. He exchanged a glance with Sang Zhenye.
The ones wanting to cause him trouble probably aren’t the Heavenly Sword Sect disciples who attended the Mingqian Banquet!
Sang Zhenye evidently also guessed who it was. His expression turned unpleasant, realizing that despite following Jiang Chen here, Tang Lin dared to target Jiang Chen, seemingly not considering his presence!
Qin Chaolan also frowned slightly; she knew quite a few things and appeared to have guessed who was troubling Jiang Chen.
Although she was displeased with Jiang Chen, like Peng Zhengwei, she didn’t want the Heavenly Sword Sect to clash with Changlin Academy. Therefore, she was quite discontented with Tang Lin’s trickery.
Jiang Chen and the others guessed correctly.
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
Suddenly, sounds broke the silence; several young men and women leaped from the forest below, onto the platform.
"Greetings, Elder Qin, Greetings, Elder Sang."
The young individuals bowed respectfully to Qin Chaolan and Sang Zhenye.
Tap, tap, tap!
Following their leaps, over a hundred Heavenly Sword Sect disciples emerged from the forest, their gazes focused on the platform.
"Lin Hao, why have you come? Return to your cultivation!"
Qin Chaolan spoke indifferently.
"Elder Qin, the disciples have heard that Brother Jiang, who is invincible at the same realm from Changlin Academy, has arrived. We want to ask Brother Jiang for guidance to see how far we are from the invincible of the same realm."
The young man in the center glanced at Jiang Chen and spoke with a mocking tone.
"Seeking guidance? Are you looking to embarrass yourself?"
Qin Chaolan responded coldly, although she disliked Jiang Chen, she recognized his strength. At least at the Mid Divine Infant Realm, she couldn’t think of anyone who could defeat Jiang Chen.
"Elder Qin, is it not inappropriate for you to boost others’ morale while diminishing our sect’s prestige?"
Lin Hao spoke softly.
"Lin Hao, do you think just because your father is the sect’s vice sect master, I wouldn’t dare to discipline you?"
Qin Chaolan’s expression turned cold, speaking sharply.
Lin Hao’s expression changed subtly. Although his father was the sect’s vice sect master, he was only at the Virtual Refinement Realm Peak. The Virtual Refinement Realm Peak was merely a step away from the Unity Realm Stage, but this step could mean the difference between success and failure. If he truly irritated Qin Chaolan, she could discipline him without consequence.
"Elder Qin, Lin Hao means no harm, just seeking a spar with Brother Jiang."
Lin Hao bowed respectfully to Qin Chaolan, then looked up at Jiang Chen, his eyes filled with a challenging gleam: "Brother Jiang wouldn’t refuse, right? As someone invincible in the same realm should not fear challenges."
Jiang Chen glanced at Lin Hao indifferently, then looked at the three men and one woman standing beside him.
These five were all in the Mid Divine Infant Realm, clearly having agreed to confront him together.
Noticing Jiang Chen assessing them, the five straightened their backs, wearing proud expressions, their eyes filled with provocative intent, almost shouting, "Pick me, let me show you who’s boss!"
"Fearless as I may be, dealing with endless challenges is quite troublesome. Why don’t you all come together!"
Jiang Chen spoke flatly, moving his form into mid-air.
"What? Let us five come at you together?"
The woman’s expression changed as if greatly insulted, glaring fiercely at Jiang Chen: "Kid, you’re too arrogant!"
"What did Lin Li say? Jiang Chen suggested they all attack together?"
"Whoa, this guy’s really full of himself!"
"Lin Li, Lin Hao, teach that guy a lesson!"
"Yeah, don’t hold back; come at him together and show him what’s for!"
Shouts echoed from the jungle beneath the platform.
All five of Lin Hao’s group’s expressions darkened, fixing their gaze on Jiang Chen in mid-air, their eyes blazing with anger.
This bastard, he really looks down on us!
"You five should attack together; this way, perhaps you won’t lose too disgracefully!"
Qin Chaolan glanced casually at Lin Hao and his group.
Upon hearing this, the expressions of Lin Hao’s group shifted dramatically, suspiciously glancing at Qin Chaolan.
Jiang Chen suggesting they all attack might be seen as arrogance, but Qin Chaolan also said so, making the five increasingly wary.
Exchanging glances, Lin Hao nodded gently to the other four, then looked up at Jiang Chen: "Since Brother Jiang has said so, we’ll fulfill your wish! Let’s attack together and show him the strength of our Heavenly Sword Sect disciples!"
Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!
With Lin Hao’s shout, the five figures leaped upwards, rushing toward Jiang Chen swiftly.
Swish, swish, swish!
Five strands of Great Dao Divine Light erupted from within them, all having practiced the Sword Dao. A longsword glistening with a cold shine appeared in their hands, amid the five strands of Great Dao Divine Light, one containing searing flames. Lin Hao’s cultivation proved to be a fusion of the Fire Path and Sword Dao.
Five soaring Sword Intents pierced the sky. Among them, one was accompanied by raging fire, rapidly forming five magnificent giant swords in the air, vigorously striking toward Jiang Chen.
