"Let me see that martial technique." At this moment, a voice suddenly sounded from the left side of Lin Feng.
Lin Feng turned his gaze and saw a young man with a sinister expression coldly speaking to another person, his tone full of command.
The other person was someone Lin Feng had seen before, named Shen Chen. Like him, Shen Chen was an outer sect disciple, but his reputation was much more prominent than Lin Feng's.
"This martial technique, I have already set my eyes on it." Shen Chen coldly stared at the young man beside him. It was not uncommon for inner sect disciples to bully outer sect disciples, but Shen Chen was not someone to be trifled with.
"How dare you, an outer sect disciple, refuse me." The young man shouted in anger, his aura releasing, extremely domineering.
"Hmph, Li Lin, don't think I don't know you. One of the weakest in the inner sect, you only dare to show off in front of outer sect disciples. This time, in the sect competition, I, Shen Chen, will take you on and make you fall from the inner sect." Shen Chen did not back down, speaking coldly.
"Shen Chen, this kid is Shen Chen, hehe, this will be interesting to watch." The crowd on the second floor of the Starry Pavilion all looked over. Shen Chen was right; Li Lin was too weak in the inner sect, often bullying outer sect disciples to show off. He didn't expect to run into a tough opponent this time.
Shen Chen, the first among outer sect disciples, had a Flame Martial Soul and a powerful Fire Sword Technique. No one in the outer sect could match him. Entering the inner sect in this sect competition was a sure thing.
Sure enough, Li Lin's face stiffened when he heard "Shen Chen." He had heard of Shen Chen's strength, and he was very powerful. He didn't expect to be so unlucky and bully him.
"Misunderstanding, I won't look at that martial technique anymore." Li Lin's face changed very quickly, and he walked away.
Laughter erupted from the crowd, who thought Li Lin was indeed useless, being scared by an outer sect disciple and losing face for the inner sect.
"What are you laughing at? Do you want me to cripple you?"
Li Lin felt humiliated and angry, feeling that everyone was laughing at him, including Lin Feng. He shouted at Lin Feng in anger.
He couldn't provoke Shen Chen, but could he not provoke an outer sect disciple?
Lin Feng, who was about to leave, was taken aback. Did he laugh?
He had not shown any expression from start to finish, just shaking his head inwardly. Was Li Lin picking on him because he was afraid to pick on others?
"Indeed, a bully who fears the strong and bullies the weak." A hint of disdain flashed in Lin Feng's eyes. He couldn't provoke Shen Chen, but could he provoke him?
However, Lin Feng didn't bother with such people. He had already chosen the necessary techniques and martial arts, so there was no need to stay any longer.
Lifting his foot, Lin Feng prepared to leave.
"Stop, you outer sect waste, how dare you ignore me." Li Lin's face turned dark, and he stepped forward, blocking Lin Feng's path.
Lin Feng sneered inwardly. It seemed this guy was determined to regain his dignity by picking on him, treating him like a soft target.
"Outer sect waste? Didn't you just lose face in front of another outer sect disciple?"
Lin Feng mocked him. This guy was truly shameless.
Struck at his sore spot, Li Lin's face turned even colder, his gaze like a venomous snake, staring at Lin Feng.
"You are courting death."
"You're right." Lin Feng sneered. "Li Lin, right? I'll remember you. In the sect competition, we'll meet at the Wind and Cloud Valley, on the Life and Death Platform."
When Lin Feng said this, everyone immediately showed a mocking expression. Lin Feng had actually challenged Li Lin to a life-and-death duel.
"Interesting." The crowd muttered, while Li Lin's face turned stiff, his gaze flickering. Lin Feng dared to challenge him to a duel. Was he very strong?
"Fine, I'll wait for you." Li Lin had no way out. It was one thing to be scared by Shen Chen, but if he was scared by an outer sect disciple like Lin Feng, he wouldn't be able to stay in the Cloud Sea Sect, losing all face.
Turning around, Li Lin left directly.
Lin Feng sneered inwardly, not taking him seriously. If he couldn't even defeat the weakest inner sect disciple, what was the point of martial arts?
"Ha, what's your name? Being able to enter this floor means you have already reached the Spirit Martial Realm. Why haven't I seen you before?" As the first among outer sect disciples, Shen Chen recognized the top-ranked outer sect disciples. He knew a few had entered the Spirit Martial Realm and were preparing to shine in the sect competition, entering the inner sect.
But he had never seen Lin Feng.
"Lin Feng, an unknown. It's normal that you haven't seen me." Lin Feng replied with a faint smile.
"Lin Feng the waste?" Shen Chen was taken aback. He hadn't seen the person, but he had heard the name a few times.
"Ha, it seems rumors can't be trusted. How can there be a waste in the Spirit Martial Realm?" Shen Chen laughed and shook his head. Changing the subject, he added, "However, even among outer sect disciples, there are differences. For example, you and I, we are worlds apart, incomparable. Besides, I will soon be an inner sect disciple."
Lin Feng was slightly taken aback, understanding that Shen Chen was referring to his earlier words, "Didn't you just lose face in front of another outer sect disciple?"
In Shen Chen's eyes, Lin Feng's words were comparing himself to Shen Chen. In Shen Chen's view, Lin Feng was clearly not worthy of comparison, as he said, worlds apart, incomparable.
"It seems you are very confident." Lin Feng did not get angry, smiling.
"At least among outer sect disciples, I am second to none." Shen Chen replied.
"Then, I heard that outer sect disciples are only allowed to stay in the second floor of the Starry Pavilion for the duration of an incense stick. Are you brave enough to exceed that time?" Lin Feng asked with a smile.
"You don't need to provoke me. In the second floor of the Starry Pavilion, any outer sect disciple is only allowed to stay for the duration of an incense stick, even I am no exception. Of course, others have even less qualification." Shen Chen said disdainfully. The rules of the Cloud Sea Sect were not to be changed by outer sect disciples.
"Is that so?" Lin Feng's eyes showed a hint of amusement. "I've been here for some time, but I want to stay for another incense stick. You are so powerful and ranked first among outer sect disciples. If I can, shouldn't you have no problem?"
"Are you joking? You dare to stay for another incense stick?" Shen Chen sneered, his voice full of disdain.
"Just watch me." Lin Feng said, a meaningful smile on his lips. He continued to browse through the martial techniques, not practicing but finding it useful to understand them.
"This guy must be crazy, daring to say he will stay for another incense stick." The inner sect disciples on the second floor of the Starry Pavilion all showed amused expressions, paying attention to Lin Feng. They wanted to see how long he could last.
"Hmph." Shen Chen sneered. Since Lin Feng had arrived first, he was not in a hurry. He wanted to see how long Lin Feng's lie would hold.
Half an incense stick passed quickly. Shen Chen put down the martial technique he was reading, his brows slightly furrowed. His time was running out.
Looking at Lin Feng, he saw him still leaning lazily against the bookshelf, calm and composed, seemingly unaware of the passing time.
"How long do you think you can keep up this act?" Shen Chen had no interest in choosing more martial techniques. He would eventually enter the inner sect, so there was no rush. He watched Lin Feng, ready to see him humiliated.
However, Shen Chen seemed disappointed. After a short while, Lin Feng still showed no reaction, as if he had no sense of time.
"You still haven't left. Do you want to die?" Shen Chen could no longer maintain his calm. His time was almost up, and if he didn't leave, he would break the rules of the Cloud Sea Sect, with serious consequences.
"I'm not in a hurry, why are you? First among outer sect disciples, genius!" Lin Feng's tone was indifferent, but the sarcasm was clear.
Shen Chen's gaze turned cold. "You are courting death. I won't stay with you. I want to see how you will explain yourself after this."
Saying this coldly, Shen Chen turned and left the Starry Pavilion.
"First among outer sect disciples? Just a rat." Lin Feng sneered, making Shen Chen's steps pause, his eyes flashing with killing intent.