Shen Chen arrived at the first floor of the Starry Pavilion and did not rush to leave. Instead, he waited at the entrance.
"You were almost late. Be more careful next time," Elder Bei glanced up at Shen Chen, who nodded slightly.
"I was almost late, so that kid must have already exceeded the time limit. I'll see what he does," Shen Chen thought coldly, waiting for Lin Feng to come down.
However, Lin Feng did not keep Shen Chen waiting for long. Soon, he walked over, his expression calm as if nothing had happened.
"Senior Elder Bei, here are the martial techniques and cultivation methods I have chosen." Glancing at Shen Chen, Lin Feng handed the selected techniques and methods to Elder Bei, a faint smile on his lips.
"Pure Essence Art. You know the importance of a solid foundation; you are a promising student." Elder Bei smiled and nodded, looking at the techniques and methods Lin Feng had chosen. "Eight Desolate Palm is quite powerful among the lower-grade Xuanji martial techniques. It is somewhat difficult to cultivate, but with your talent, it shouldn't be a problem. As for the Extinction Sword Technique, it only has three sword moves. Anyone can learn them, but few can truly master them. You need to work hard."
Elder Bei commented on each of the techniques and methods Lin Feng had chosen. "However, if you can one day unleash the full power of these three Extinction Sword moves, not only can you match middle-grade Xuanji martial techniques, but even high-grade Xuanji techniques will not be a match for you."
Lin Feng smiled at Elder Bei's words. At the Xuanji level, the difference between each grade is significant. Elder Bei's statement that the Extinction Sword Technique could match high-grade Xuanji techniques when fully mastered undoubtedly proved its power.
While Lin Feng and Elder Bei were chatting, Shen Chen's expression grew increasingly grim. It seemed this kid had become familiar with the old guardian of the pavilion, no wonder he was so bold.
"Didn't he exceed the time limit to enter the second floor of the Starry Pavilion?" Shen Chen suddenly interjected, causing Elder Bei's smile to falter. He turned his gaze to Shen Chen.
"I know," Elder Bei said frankly.
"Since you know, he violated the sect's rules. Shouldn't he be punished?" Shen Chen was surprised by Elder Bei's straightforward admission, feeling even colder inside.
Elder Bei sized up Shen Chen and shook his head. "I've been here for many years. Whether it's inner disciples or core disciples, they all need my approval to enter the Starry Pavilion. What are you? Do you think you can teach me how to do my job?"
Elder Bei was a formidable figure. Even the sect leader, Nangong Ling, treated him with respect. To Elder Bei, an ordinary outer disciple was nothing more than an ant. Even the top outer disciple was still just an outer disciple, nothing more.
But Lin Feng was different. Elder Bei had always had a good impression of Lin Feng, finding him very polite. Later, he discovered that Lin Feng was a genius who had awakened the long-sealed bell, earning his special favor.
Shen Chen was nothing. He even dared to question Elder Bei, who would not give him any face.
Shen Chen's face darkened at Elder Bei's words. He coldly said, "As the guardian of the pavilion, you dare to violate the rules of the Yunhai Sect. What punishment should you receive?"
"Uh..." Lin Feng was speechless. Was this guy so obsessed with cultivation that he didn't understand human relations? He was just an outer disciple, yet he dared to question Elder Bei's punishment. The top outer disciple, it seemed, was used to being pampered and thought he was a big shot.
Elder Bei looked at Shen Chen with a mocking expression. He had been the guardian of the pavilion for many years and hadn't lost his temper in a long time. Now, an outer disciple dared to question him.
Shaking his head, Elder Bei's lips parted slightly, and he suddenly said one word sternly: "Get out."
The single word transformed into a powerful force, slamming into Shen Chen. Elder Bei's eyes glowed with a sharp light, and his entire body exuded an overwhelming aura.
Struck by the word, Shen Chen felt as if he had been hit by five thunderbolts. His body convulsed, and he fell to his knees, trembling uncontrollably.
Not just Shen Chen, but everyone in the Starry Pavilion was stunned by Elder Bei's single word. They all fell silent, realizing that this seemingly lazy old guardian was incredibly powerful.
That single word must have carried true essence energy.
It was said that when a martial practitioner broke through to the Lingwu realm and entered the powerful Xuanwu realm, their spirit, energy, and will became one, allowing them to condense true essence.
True essence was formed from the purest essence of heaven and earth. Each breath of true essence contained an immense amount of compressed and refined pure essence energy, capable of causing mountains to crumble and the earth to split.
Elder Bei's shout just now was like a breath of true essence, though not very powerful, possibly due to his deliberate restraint. This suggested that the old guardian might be a formidable Xuanwu realm expert.
Xuanwu realm experts were true powerhouses, capable of becoming sect elders.
"I'll get out," Shen Chen said with a grim expression, casting a venomous glance at Lin Feng. "You, a useless person relying on others, will also participate in the sect competition. I'll make sure you regret it."
With that, Shen Chen turned and left.
Lin Feng watched Shen Chen's back and shook his head slightly. Although Shen Chen was the top outer disciple, he was arrogant and ignorant, lacking the ability to think. Elder Bei, with his formidable strength, had no regard for him. Why did Elder Bei favor Lin Feng? Regardless of the reason, if Shen Chen were smart, he would forget about today's incident.
Moreover, today's incident was provoked by Shen Chen himself, bringing shame upon himself.
"It's been a long time since I've stretched my legs. Those old guys must be restless," Elder Bei muttered to himself. "Xue Yue, the Starry Pavilion is yours from now on."
With that, Elder Bei's body trembled, and he transformed into a flying crane, soaring into the sky and disappearing in an instant.
"Boom!" The crowd's hearts trembled as they stared at the vanished figure, amazed by his terrifying strength.
To leap ten thousand meters and traverse the air, disappearing in the blink of an eye, required immense power. They had never imagined that the unassuming old guardian of the Starry Pavilion was so powerful. They all regretted not seeking more guidance from Elder Bei.
Lin Feng was also stunned, shocked by the immense power. He was far weaker in comparison.
A middle-aged man entered the Starry Pavilion and sat in Elder Bei's position, presumably Xue Yue.
...
At this moment, on the main peak of the Yunhai Sect, there was a grand and magnificent hall.
Many people had gathered in the hall, seemingly discussing something.
"Fifi, I will carefully consider this matter. You can rest assured," Sect Leader Nangong Ling said with a smile to Liu Fei, who was seated below.
Behind Liu Fei stood a group of elite knights in matching attire, the very same Crimson Blood Iron Riders Lin Feng had seen at the foot of the Yunhai Sect mountain.
Hearing Nangong Ling's casual agreement, Liu Fei's beautiful eyebrows furrowed. The easier Nangong Ling agreed, the less sincere he seemed. Liu Fei understood that it was difficult to ask Nangong Ling to hand over some of the Yunhai Sect's most outstanding disciples.
Each sect's outstanding younger generation was the foundation of its future. Nangong Ling would not easily give them away.
"Uncle Nangong, you know that my father has no ulterior motives. He is solely concerned with the well-being of the Snow Moon Kingdom. When these disciples achieve success, my father will certainly return them to the Yunhai Sect. At that time, they will all be capable of standing on their own and become pillars of the Yunhai Sect."
Liu Fei continued to persuade.
"You and my father have trained and grown together, like brothers. If he had stayed in the Yunhai Sect, he might have become the sect leader. I know what kind of person he is. However, as the current sect leader of the Yunhai Sect, I must prioritize the sect's interests and cannot act on impulse."
Nangong Ling no longer tried to placate Liu Fei. He recalled the two great talents of the Yunhai Sect, himself and the divine archer Liu Canglan, and how arrogant they had been. But now, in their respective positions, they could no longer act as they did in the past.
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