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"That guy..." Watching this scene, many in the crowd looked on in astonishment, secretly admiring Fang Chen's boldness. However, soon after, a hint of sympathy appeared in the gazes directed at Fang Chen.
Most people present were well aware of the character of Wang Lin and his two companions. They were like three vicious dogs, and with the backing of an Inner Sect Disciple, they had always acted with impunity among the Outer Sect Disciples. Even someone like Qian Yuan, a Peak of the Transformation Realm Outer Sect Disciple, could only endure humiliation without daring to retaliate. One could imagine just how arrogant these three were.
"You are right, Junior Brother. Some things are not worth barking back at; let's go exchange our points first," Qian Yuan said with a smile, brushing aside the unpleasant expression he had earlier. He was not particularly good with words, but under Fang Chen's influence, he had improved significantly.
As he spoke, his eyes sparkled as he stared at Wang Lin and his companions, intentionally positioning himself in front of Fang Chen as if afraid that the three might suddenly attack and harm Fang Chen. It should be noted that within Ziyang Sect, while disciples were not allowed to kill each other privately, as long as no one died, generally there would be no consequences.
Moreover, for those with backgrounds, they were even more unrestrained. Killing a Servant Disciple would not pose much trouble for Wang Lin and his companions. Furthermore, sometimes dealing with someone did not necessarily require death; a fate worse than death could be even more terrifying.
"Good, good, good! You've got guts!" Wang Lin said with a dark expression, his eyes glinting coldly. As he spoke, his companions Wang Ming and Wang Tian had already positioned themselves to encircle Fang Chen and Qian Yuan. The three of them exuded a fierce aura, a chilling killing intent radiating from their bodies.
"What? Are you really going to make a move?" Feeling the cold killing intent surrounding them, Qian Yuan's eyes narrowed. The powerful aura belonging to a Peak of the Transformation Realm swept out without reservation at that moment, instantly enveloping Wang Lin and his two companions.
Although Qian Yuan did not dare to strike back against Wang Lin's insults and provocations, it did not mean he feared them; what he truly feared was Wang Tong, the Inner Sect Disciple behind them. Indeed, when Qian Yuan unleashed his Peak of the Transformation Realm aura, Wang Lin and his companions' expressions changed slightly as they had originally intended to attack Fang Chen.
"Qian Yuan! Do you dare to make a move against us?" Wang Ming shouted, his eyes flashing with malice.
The anger on Qian Yuan's face faded quickly but then he calmed down.
"I won't let you harm my junior brother. If you insist on making a move, I don't mind experiencing your strength firsthand. In a one-against-three situation, even if you accidentally get hurt, with Wang Tong as an Inner Sect Disciple, you shouldn't hold it against me as an Outer Sect Disciple."
Qian Yuan said this and immediately caused changes in the expressions of Wang Lin and his companions.
Indeed, with an Inner Sect Disciple like Wang Tong backing them up, they could act recklessly among Outer Sect Disciples. If something unfortunate happened to them during an altercation with Qian Yuan, Wang Tong would undoubtedly step in to help. However, if it turned out as Qian Yuan suggested—three of them teaming up against one Qian Yuan and ending up lightly injured—Wang Tong might not actually come to their aid. After all, such an incident would already be somewhat embarrassing; having an Inner Sect Disciple intervene would be even more humiliating. They could afford to lose face in this situation; Wang Tong could not.
"One Mid-level Alchemy Realm and two Early-level Alchemy Realm." Fang Chen calmly surveyed Wang Lin and his companions while secretly calculating in his heart. A fleeting glimmer of cold light flashed in his pitch-black eyes.
At this moment, he was certainly no match for Wang Lin and the others, but if they insisted on making a move, he wouldn't mind leaving a deep impression on them.
He, Fang Chen, had never been someone who could be easily bullied!
The Xuantian Hall was large, but the commotion caused by Wang Lin and the others along with Fang Chen and Qian Yuan had already attracted considerable attention. Curious and gloating gazes swept back and forth over the five of them, yet no one stepped in to intervene. The atmosphere between Qian Yuan, Fang Chen, and Wang Lin's group grew increasingly tense.
If they were to strike, the three of them combined would still be no match for Qian Yuan. Although they constantly claimed that Qian Yuan was useless, Wang Lin and his companions were well aware of Qian Yuan's strength; he had nearly reached the pinnacle within the Alchemy Realm. Even if they forced an attack, they would not be able to harm him and would likely suffer a small loss instead, especially since they had Wang Tong backing them.
However, if they did not act, the three of them could not swallow their pride. With so many people watching, backing down would be extremely embarrassing for Wang Lin and his companions. Caught in a dilemma, they felt increasingly cornered.
But just then.
"If you want to fight, take it outside. No fighting is allowed inside Xuantian Hall."
A calm voice suddenly echoed within the hall. The words were not loud and carried a hint of drowsiness, yet they resonated clearly in everyone's ears.
Fang Chen's mind stirred as he turned his gaze toward the source of the voice—Elder Yun, who had been half-asleep with his eyes half-closed not far away. At that moment, Elder Yun's slightly squinted eyes also cast a faint glance at Fang Chen.
Their eyes met, and Fang Chen's heart jolted.
"Heavenly Realm." Although he had suspected it for some time, when their gazes locked, the aura emanating from Elder Yun that belonged to a Heavenly Realm expert still made Fang Chen's eyes narrow slightly.
Fang Chen understood that Ziyang Sect was facing a significant crisis. This crisis primarily stemmed from their top combat power—the Daoist Master Realm's unparalleled expert was nearing the end of his lifespan.
Aside from this factor, there were still many other powerful figures within Ziyang Sect. A Heavenly Realm expert like Elder Yun would be considered an Ancestor-level figure in any sect within Great Zhao Kingdom and would be revered; how could he possibly be dozing off in a grand hall?
What Fang Chen did not realize was that while he was assessing Elder Yun, there was a subtle glimmer of brilliance hidden within Elder Yun's seemingly dull gaze. Unconsciously, he even nodded slightly.
"It seems that among this new blood, there is indeed a promising talent," the White-Robed Elder murmured. Of course, no one else could hear these words besides himself. After speaking, the White-Robed Elder and Elder Yun once again squinted his eyes, seemingly falling back into a doze.
Elder Yun had only said one thing from beginning to end: no fighting allowed in Xuantian Hall. Those simple words instantly dissolved the tense and cold atmosphere between Fang Chen, Qian Yuan, and Wang Lin.
Wang Lin shot a fierce glare at Fang Chen and Qian Yuan, coldly stating, "I'll let you off this time for Elder Yun's sake. Kid, I remember you. In the future, be careful in Ziyang Sect; don't let anything unexpected happen."
As he spoke, Wang Lin and his companions fixed their cold gazes on Fang Chen, their faces wearing malicious smiles.
With Qian Yuan present, they indeed found it difficult to act against Fang Chen. However, would Qian Yuan always stay by Fang Chen's side? That was clearly impossible.
"Don't go too far! If anything happens to my junior brother, even if you have Wang Tong behind you, I will make you pay!" Qian Yuan clearly realized this point and lowly roared at Wang Lin and his companions with a very grim expression.
In his view, Fang Chen being targeted by Wang Lin's trio was entirely due to him. This made the warm-hearted Qian Yuan feel even more apologetic towards Fang Chen.
However, in response to Qian Yuan's roar and threats, Wang Lin's trio merely sneered, showing no signs of being affected at all.
Just then, a voice with a peculiar tone suddenly rang out lightly.
"You let me and Brother Qianyuan go because you gave Elder Yun face? What do you think you are?!"
Fang Chen said with a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.
As soon as these words fell, many onlookers around slightly changed their expressions, looking at Fang Chen with a hint of different light in their eyes.
From the beginning until now, Fang Chen had shown an attitude of not caring at all about Wang Lin's trio. Moreover, his words almost completely offended them. If he wasn't being irrationally arrogant, then he must have some means to not fear them.
Could someone who entered Ziyang Sect be a madman so arrogant as to lose all reason? Clearly not. And if it were the latter...
The Little One is quite remarkable. This is the sentiment shared by many at this moment.
Even Qian Yuan looked at Fang Chen with a hint of confusion. Like everyone else, he clearly believed that Fang Chen had some backing that made him unafraid of the three. This backing could only be of two types: personal strength or external support.
Given Fang Chen's current cultivation at the Body Refinement Realm, it was evident to them that the former was somewhat impractical, leaving only the latter as a possibility.
Could he know some Inner Sect Disciple? The crowd's eyes flickered with this speculation. Even Wang Lin and his companions, after their initial rage, began to consider this possibility, and their gazes towards Fang Chen were filled with surprise and doubt.
If this damn Little One truly knew an Inner Sect Disciple, they would indeed find it difficult to act against him. After all, an Inner Sect Disciple was not someone they could compare themselves to. Moreover, even Wang Tong, who stood behind them, would not offend an Inner Sect Disciple over such a trivial matter.
"Do you remember me? By the way, not long ago, someone else said something similar to me. But look at me now; I'm doing just fine," Fang Chen grinned and flashed a Brilliant Smile at Wang Lin and his companions.
At that moment, the crowd at the entrance of Xuantian Hall suddenly stirred. A group of young men dressed in Dark Red Robes stepped forward in unison.
Upon seeing a familiar figure among the crowd, Fang Chen's smile froze instantly. A cold glint flashed in his dark eyes, and the sneer at the corner of his mouth deepened.
"This is truly a Fated Encounter."
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