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"Do you think the well water doesn't interfere with the river water? Ha ha, child, are you dreaming? If I don't give my subordinates an explanation for those who have harmed me, how can I establish myself and earn trust?" Qian Youshi saw Wei Chen finally stepping out from behind a woman, and couldn't help but feel a surge of shock.
Indeed, when it came to arguing with a girl like Gongye Hong, who was of such a young age, Qian Youshi was completely outmatched. He found himself retreating under Gongye Hong's relentless verbal assault, unsure of how to respond.
As a man, Wei Chen taking the initiative made things much easier.
"Wei Chen, don't be like this. Although you've defeated a Fifth-Level Deity, your strength truly isn't a match for Qian Youshi. It's better to leave while you still can!" Gongye Hong transmitted her warning to Wei Chen.
Wei Chen ignored her. He looked at Qian Youshi and provocatively said, "Qian Youshi, what do you want? If you're looking for a fight, I'm more than willing to oblige. I'm just afraid that if I hurt you, your subordinates will come looking for trouble again. Wouldn't that be a headache?"
Hearing Wei Chen's arrogant tone, Qian Youshi was utterly enraged!
"You are too arrogant!" Qian Youshi shouted furiously.
Wei Chen replied calmly, "Arrogance or not can only be determined through a match. You're so full of confidence now; it won't be fun when you're left searching for your teeth later."
"If that's the case, then let's get started," Qian Youshi said, his anger flaring. He felt there was no reason for Wei Chen's arrogance.
Wei Chen looked at Qian Youshi and said lightly, "Here? Aren't you afraid of damaging the Temple of Martial Arts' buildings? It seems that as rumored, Qian Youshi of the Temple of Martial Arts is united against outsiders and doesn't care about the temple's survival."
"You slanderer!" Qian Youshi retorted angrily.
Wei Chen chuckled and said, "Everyone in Xing'an City knows that the Temple of Martial Arts isn't united as one. You and Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master, have always been mysterious. Who knows what you two are really up to? If you were loyal to the Temple of Martial Arts, its influence would be much stronger than it is now."
Wei Chen was truly speaking nonsense; there was no basis for his claims. Yet he presented them vividly as if they were facts.
The onlookers dared not speak much but each held their own judgment in their hearts. They pondered whether Wei Chen's words held any truth. If they didn't, how could this young master from Duke Sui's Residence have such inexplicable insights?
Thus, after Wei Chen's outrageous claims, the crowd began to believe him deep down. Their disdain for Qian Youshi intensified once again. Even those belonging to Qian Youshi's faction couldn't help but start questioning what exactly Qian Youshi and Yue Songyang were after. If it was status they sought, even Old Master held great respect for Yue Songyang; their standings were nearly equal. So what could Qian Youshi and Yue Songyang possibly want?
Once such thoughts arise in the heart, they become impossible to dispel, lingering like a shadow.
Qian Youshi, ever the schemer, understood the psychological shifts of those around him. Yet faced with this situation, he found himself at a loss. For the first time in his life, he felt he had encountered a true opponent—not in terms of combat strength, but in cunning.
Even if he denied it now, what effect would that have? Honestly, none at all. Wei Chen had brazenly brought the attitudes of Yue Songyang, Deputy Hall Master, and Qian Youshi towards the Temple of Martial Arts into the open. Coupled with Wei Chen's somewhat unique position—he was not a member of the Temple of Martial Arts but represented Xing'an City and Duke Sui's Residence to some extent—his words carried significant weight.
In that case, Wei Chen's credibility soared to new heights. His identity lent his words a powerful influence; in the eyes of ordinary disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts, Duke of Sui and the Wei Family were heroes of the Southern Ming Divine Domain, expanding its territories. Consequently, Wei Jian's son also rose in stature.
Seeing the expressions on the faces of those disciples from the Temple of Martial Arts, Qian Youshi realized that the situation had become irretrievable. No amount of rhetoric would help now; only through combat could they fundamentally resolve this issue.
Should he kill Wei Chen?
No, he dared not take such a step. After all, Wei Chen was the son of Duke of Sui, Wei Jian. Killing him would mean declaring full-scale war. The combined forces of Yue Songyang and Qian Youshi himself would stand no chance against Duke Sui's Residence.
Not even a glimmer of hope remained.
Even if the entire Temple of Martial Arts went to war against Duke Sui's Residence, their chances were slim.
Gongye Hong had made it clear before: if Qian Youshi harmed Wei Chen, it would signify that they were acting independently and had no ties to the Temple of Martial Arts. It was evident to everyone that the Temple treated Wei Chen with great favor.
He could only teach him a lesson without causing serious harm!
This was Qian Youshi's fundamental judgment regarding Wei Chen.
"Wei Chenzi," he declared, "a man must know when to act and when to refrain. If you dare to come, let’s have a fair fight; if you’re too scared, then retreat into your shell. I will not make things difficult for you."
Qian Youshi leaped out of the Temple of Martial Arts and soared into the skies above the Snow Ridge Mountains.
Wei Chen did not hesitate for a moment, following Qian Youshi to the heights of the Snow Ridge Mountains. The others from the Temple of Martial Arts, who had heard the news, hurried to join them.
"Isn't that the useless Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence? Why is he inexplicably challenging Qian Youshi to a duel?"
"Yeah, his strength is pathetic; how dare he fight Qian Youshi?"
"Listen or not, in reality, Wei Chen's strength is quite impressive; he can definitely be considered hidden talent. Elder Liu is also a Fifth-Level Deity, yet he was still injured by that Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence."
"Indeed, Wei Chen's strength is quite formidable."
"A bunch of useless fellows, don't you consider what kind of strength Elder Liu has and what kind of strength Qian Youshi possesses? A hundred Elder Lius wouldn't withstand a single blow from Qian Youshi."
"That's true. In the Fifth Level Divine Realm, Qian Youshi is indeed the strongest. Among all Fifth-Level Deities in the Southern Ming Divine Domain, Qian Youshi stands at the top; I've heard he's already half a foot into the Supreme God Realm."
"Exactly. The gap in strength between Fifth-Level Deities is enormous. An ordinary Fifth-Level Deity compared to someone like Qian Youshi, who is infinitely close to becoming a Sixth-Level Deity, is simply asking for trouble."
"I hope Qian Youshi doesn't go too far. If he kills Wei Chen, it would be a disaster for our entire Temple of Martial Arts."
"Don't worry; Qian Youshi isn't reckless. He knows his limits; we don't need to concern ourselves with that."
"Of course. After all these years, Qian Youshi wouldn't recklessly kill Wei Chen."
"You all think too much. That Wei Chen is just all bark and no bite; if it comes down to a real fight, he'll quickly back down."
The crowd was mixed in their opinions, but none had faith that Wei Chen would be killed by Qian Youshi.
It was just a show, a chance to suppress Wei Chen's arrogance and put Duke Sui's Residence in its place. Although Wei Chen had earned the title of useless within Duke Sui's Residence, at this moment, he represented it, and that could not be changed.
Old Master hovered in the void, quietly observing Wei Chen and Qian Youshi. He mused, "This young man has some courage; he's not a coward. Just now, when Gongye Hong helped him, she was almost in trouble herself, yet he still managed to step forward. That's commendable!"
"Master of the Hall, who do you think will win?"
A figure appeared beside Old Master; it was Gongye Hong's grandfather, Gongye Long.
The two highest-ranking members of the Temple of Martial Arts concealed their presence so well that no one could see them. Even though they were not far from the ordinary disciples of the Temple of Martial Arts, those disciples could not sense their aura. Both Old Master and Gongye Long possessed unfathomable strength; they had long reached the Supreme God Realm.
Old Master glanced at Gongye Long and smiled. "Instead of asking me who will win, why not ask whom I hope will win?"
Gongye Long chuckled. "Does it even need to be said? You naturally hope that Wei Chen wins. After all, opportunities to suppress Qian Youshi are rare."
"You are mistaken," Old Master said, looking deeply at Gongye Long. "You are very wrong."
"What do you mean?" Gongye Long asked.
Old Master replied, "I hope Qian Youshi wins. After all, Qian Youshi is one of our Temple of Martial Arts! If our right envoy cannot defeat a useless member of Duke Sui's Residence, wouldn't that tarnish our Temple's reputation?"
"But you know very well that Wei Chen is not useless; he is truly talented." Gongye Long was aware of Wei Chen's true identity. Old Master and Gongye Long shared a close relationship; they had been friends for countless years and held no secrets from each other.
After Old Master concluded his conversation with Wei Chen, Gongye Long quickly learned about the situation. Initially, he was extremely shocked by the news, taking a considerable amount of time to regain his composure.
On Old Master's side, he had his own plans and ideas, which Gongye Long fully supported, never daring to go against Old Master's wishes. Old Master was not just his superior; he was an elder brother who had been around for countless years!
This time, since the elder brother hoped for Qian Youshi to win, Gongye Long naturally aligned his thoughts with Old Master's, wishing for Qian Youshi to emerge victorious to preserve the reputation of the Temple of Martial Arts. Others might not know that Wei Chen was not the same Wei Chen from Duke Sui's Residence, but they would only see it as Wei Chen defeating Qian Youshi. If a waste from Duke Sui's Residence could triumph over the right envoy of the Temple of Martial Arts, then the temple would truly lose all face.
Wei Chen and Qian Youshi stood facing each other, separated by a buffer zone of several hundred meters.
For both of them, that distance was merely a fleeting moment.
Both were cautiously on guard, revealing no flaws. Even though Qian Youshi felt confident in his victory, his long-standing good combat habits kept him alert. He understood well that underestimating an opponent never led to a good outcome.
Regardless of who the opponent was, maintaining focus was always wise.
"Young one, as you are my junior, you may strike first," Qian Youshi said calmly as he looked at Wei Chen after a moment of mutual gaze.
With a slight smile, Wei Chen replied, "Out of respect for you as my senior, how about I let you have three moves?"
At this statement, the crowd erupted in astonishment.
What the hell? Has this kid lost his mind? Allowing Qian Youshi, a peak Level Five Divine Realm expert, three moves? Even just one move would spell disaster; let alone three! In the entire Southern Ming Divine Domain, only a supreme figure at the Sixth-Level Deity realm could afford to give Qian Youshi three moves.
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