115: Chapter 115 A Fight Leads to Acquaintance, Ren Qianyang

The terrain of Juetian Ridge was complex and fraught with danger.

Ye Tian did not dare to be careless. He spread out his Divine Sense, remaining vigilant of his surroundings at all times.

As he reached a narrow valley entrance flanked by two mountains, the sound of intense fighting echoed from ahead.

Ye Tian's gaze sharpened, and he quietly approached.

In the valley, a young man about eighteen or nineteen years old, wearing the attire of a Liuli Xuan Sect Outer Sect Disciple, was wielding a crimson long saber in a fierce battle against three Earth-Splitting Bears, which were Early Stage third-rank Ningyuan Yao Beasts.

The young man's cultivation was at the Fourth Level of Yuan Condensation Peak. His saber techniques were sharp and powerful, and the crimson saber glow carried a scorching aura, indicating he practiced a fire-attribute Cultivation Technique.

His movement was agile; although he struggled slightly under the siege of the three giant bears, his saber forms remained steady. Each strike accurately targeted the bears' vital points, showing his rich combat experience.

One Earth-Splitting Bear already lay dead on the ground, but the remaining three were clearly enraged, their attacks becoming increasingly violent.

“Roar!”

An Earth-Splitting Bear reared up, its massive paw slamming down toward the young man's head.

The young man remained calm in the face of danger. He retreated rapidly while swinging his crimson saber, sending out a blade glow to meet the bear's paw!

*Clang!*

The young man was shaken, his blood and Qi churning as he stumbled back several steps. Meanwhile, a deep gash reaching the bone was sliced into the Earth-Splitting Bear's palm, causing it to let out a pained roar.

The other two Earth-Splitting Bears took the opportunity to pounce from both sides, cutting off the young man's retreat.

The young man's expression changed slightly; he was clearly in a perilous situation.

Seeing this, Ye Tian hesitated for a moment.

Since a fellow Disciple was in danger, there was no reason to stand by and watch.

He immediately entered the battlefield, Stellar True Essence quickly condensing at his fingertips before shooting toward the napes of the two Earth-Splitting Bears!

*Puff! Puff!*

The finger winds hit their marks!

The charging momentum of the two Earth-Splitting Bears suddenly froze. They let out wails before their bodies crashed to the ground, lifeless.

At the back of their necks, there was a small bloody hole that pierced straight through to the marrow!

The young man, who had been prepared for a desperate struggle, was stunned. He looked in shock at the two Yao Beasts that had suddenly collapsed.

Then, he turned his gaze toward the youth.

Having eliminated the threat, Ye Tian looked at the young man and nodded slightly. “Senior Brother, are you all right?”

The young man snapped out of it, his face filled with uncertainty as he warily sized up Ye Tian.

He saw that Ye Tian was dressed in ordinary clothes, not the Liuli Xuan Sect uniform, and his cultivation aura seemed to be only around the Ningyuan First Level. Yet, he could so easily kill two Early Stage third-rank Ningyuan Yao Beasts in an instant—this was simply illogical!

Furthermore, this was the dangerous Juetian Ridge; the sudden appearance of a strange youth inevitably raised suspicions.

“Who are you?”

The young man tightened his grip on his crimson long saber, his tone defensive. “Why are you here? Why did you help me?”

His gaze swept over the Yao Beast corpses on the ground, his eyes growing more solemn. “A Ningyuan First Level could never kill Earth-Splitting Bears so easily! Have you hidden your cultivation? What is your purpose?”

Ye Tian understood his reaction.

Wearing ordinary clothes and suddenly intervening without cause had certainly aroused the other party's suspicion.

He was about to explain that he had come on a Sect mission when he saw the young man's gaze suddenly lock onto his waist.

Hanging there was the temporary jade token he had received after completing a previous mission, which bore the insignia of the Liuli Xuan Sect.

“A Sect mission jade token?”

The young man's brow furrowed, but his vigilance remained. “Are you a Disciple of my Liuli Xuan Sect? Why aren't you wearing the Sect uniform? Which Peak are you from? State your name!”

He clearly mistook Ye Tian for a spy impersonating a Sect Disciple.

After all, Juetian Ridge was close to their mortal enemy, the Tianjue Sect; anything could happen.

Seeing how stubborn he was, Ye Tian felt somewhat helpless and explained, “I am Ye Tian, a newly joined Outer Sect Disciple. I came to Juetian Ridge for a mission. As for the uniform...”

He paused, unable to say he hadn't worn it because he found it bothersome. “It was damaged on the way, and I haven't had a chance to change it.”

“Newly joined Outer Sect Disciple Ye Tian?”

The young man had clearly never heard the name. Moreover, a new Disciple taking a Juetian Ridge mission alone while hiding their cultivation was a story that was hard to believe.

A cold light flashed in his eyes as he shouted, “Nonsense! How could a new Disciple take on a grade a mission? And dare to come here alone? I see you are clearly a spy sent by the Tianjue Sect!

I advise you to surrender immediately and follow me back to the Sect's Law Enforcement Hall for trial!”

Before he finished speaking, the young man, without another word, swung his crimson long saber, sending a blazing blade glow straight at Ye Tian's face!

His personality was clearly somewhat impetuous and straightforward; having decided Ye Tian was suspicious, he acted immediately, intending to capture him first.

Ye Tian's eyes turned cold.

He had kindly stepped in to help, but instead of showing gratitude, the other party accused him of being a spy and tried to capture him?

Even a clay man has three parts of fire!

Facing the incoming blade glow, Ye Tian did not dodge. He reached out his right hand, fingers slightly curved, with Stellar True Essence flowing at his fingertips, and actually grabbed the sharp blade directly!

“Courting death!”

The young man was furious upon seeing this, thinking Ye Tian was being arrogant, and his saber strike became even more fierce!

However, in the next instant, his expression changed drastically!

Ye Tian's five fingers firmly pinched the blade of the crimson long saber!

The violent flaming blade glow was easily dispersed by the True Essence in his palm!

A surge of violent force traveled through the blade, numbing the young man's tiger's mouth and nearly making the saber slip from his hand!

“What?!”

The young man was aghast; his full-strength strike had been caught barehanded?

What kind of terrifying Physical Body was required for this!

Ye Tian applied a slight pressure with his fingers, and the young man felt a massive force surge toward him, causing him to stagger forward involuntarily.

Ye Tian took a step forward and pressed his left fist against the young man's chest.

The young man desperately channeled his True Essence for protection, but he felt the opponent's fist force coming in wave after wave, easily shattering his protective True Essence!

*Puff!*

The young man groaned and flew backward, slamming into the mountain wall, a trace of blood leaking from the corner of his mouth.

He wasn't seriously injured—Ye Tian had clearly held back—but he had lost the ability to fight.

Ye Tian stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the shocked young man, and said calmly, “Now, can we talk properly?”

The young man clutched his chest, his internal blood and Qi in turmoil, as he looked at Ye Tian with eyes full of horror.

Catching a blade barehanded and defeating him—a Fourth Level of Yuan Condensation Peak—with a casual punch... this strength far exceeded that of an ordinary Outer Sect Disciple!

He even wondered if the other party was an Inner Sect Disciple from the Tianjue Sect in disguise!

“Who... who exactly are you?” the young man asked hoarsely, his tone having softened.

“As I said, an Outer Sect Disciple, Ye Tian.”

Ye Tian's tone was calm. “I'm here to accept the mission to repair the Broken Blade Cliff's Restriction. If you don't believe me, you can check my identity token and mission scroll.”

With that, he tossed the token and scroll over.

The young man took them and examined them carefully. Once confirmed, a look of embarrassment immediately appeared on his face.

The token and scroll could not be faked; the other party was indeed a fellow Junior Brother, and he had taken on that notoriously dangerous grade a mission!

His actions just now were truly too reckless and rude.

He struggled to his feet and bowed deeply to Ye Tian, his face full of shame. “Junior Brother... Junior Brother Ye, I was reckless and have offended you! I hope you can forgive me! I am Ren Qianyang, a Disciple of the Outer Sect's Golden Flame Peak.”

Seeing his sincere attitude and that he wasn't a wicked person, just a bit hot-headed, Ye Tian waved his hand. “It's fine, as long as the misunderstanding is cleared. To be fair, I am also at fault for not wearing the Sect uniform; it's only right for you to be cautious, Senior Brother.”

Seeing Ye Tian's magnanimity, Ren Qianyang hurriedly said, “Junior Brother Ye's strength is astonishing; I, Ren, am truly impressed! I am deeply ashamed of my offense just now.

For you to come alone for this Broken Blade Cliff mission, your courage is truly extraordinary!”

These words were heartfelt. He knew well the dangers of Juetian Ridge; for a new Disciple to dare take a grade a mission and possess such unfathomable strength, he had to be impressed.

“You flatter me, Senior Brother.” Ye Tian smiled slightly. “Why were you fighting Earth-Splitting Bears here?”

Ren Qianyang sighed. “I also took a mission to gather a Spiritual Plant called the Earth Fire Lotus, but I didn't expect to run into these beasts.”

“If not for your help, Junior Brother, I'm afraid it wouldn't have been easy to escape today.

“By the way, Junior Brother Ye, the situation at Broken Blade Cliff is complex. The Restriction is severely damaged, and Yao Beasts or even scouts from the Tianjue Sect often appear. Be extremely careful going there alone!”

After some conversation, Ren Qianyang's straightforward nature showed, and having witnessed Ye Tian's strength, he felt great respect.

At the same time, he shared his knowledge of Juetian Ridge with Ye Tian, especially the dangers near Broken Blade Cliff and things to watch out for.

“Those scumbags from the Tianjue Sect have been active lately, especially liking to ambush our Sect's Disciples where the Restriction is weak.

If you encounter them, Junior Brother, remember not to linger in battle. Their techniques are strange and vicious, often allowing them to kill enemies at higher levels,” Ren Qianyang warned solemnly.

Ye Tian nodded and took note, his impression of Ren Qianyang improving considerably.

Although this man was impulsive, his Heart-Nature was not bad, and he cared for his fellow Disciples.

“Thank you for the warning, Senior Brother Ren,” Ye Tian said, cupping his fists.

“You're too polite, Junior Brother Ye.”

Ren Qianyang laughed. “It is my honor to have met you today. Once we return to the Sect, I must treat you to a good drink as an apology and a thank you!”

“Definitely.” After a few more words, Ren Qianyang, having a mission to complete and some minor injuries to tend to, bid farewell to Ye Tian and departed in another direction.

Ye Tian watched Ren Qianyang's departing back, the corners of his mouth curling slightly.

Could this be considered the first fellow Disciple he'd met in the Liuli Xuan Sect who was somewhat of a friend?

Even if the beginning was a bit dramatic.