185: Do you dare?

"Thank you, Senior."

Yang Lingchen cupped his hands and bowed respectfully.

Just then, a familiar female voice came from outside the Merit Hall:

"Senior Yuwen, is there any news about my God Entry Pill?"

Bai Lianer, dressed in a snow-white dress with a hint of arrogance on her face, walked gracefully and slowly into the Merit Hall.

Following behind her was a handsome young man wearing the robes of a Core Disciple, with a cold and arrogant expression on his face.

"Stinky brat, let's see where you can run today, This Young Lady!"

When she saw Yang Lingchen, a flash of anger instantly crossed Bai Lianer's face.

Yang Lingchen did not take Bai Lianer's hostility to heart; what truly made him wary was the young man wearing the Core Disciple robes.

The young man wearing the Core Disciple robes asked, "Lianer, do you know him?"

Bai Lianer whined coquettishly and acted like a spoiled child, "Brother Qingyang, on the way to registration, it was this brat who hurt me."

As soon as Bai Lianer finished speaking, a cold glint flashed in Song Qingyang's eyes, and he said coldly, "Brat, kneel down and apologize, then slap yourself one hundred times, and this matter will be settled."

Although Song Qingyang's voice was cold, his expression remained calm; after all, Yang Lingchen was just a new student from the Outer Court and was not worth it for a Core Disciple like him to take action personally.

"Song Qingyang, private fights are forbidden inside the Merit Hall, otherwise don't blame me for being impolite," Yuwen Cheng said with a serious expression.

"Thank you, Senior. This Junior has matters to attend to, so I will take my leave."

Yang Lingchen did not pay attention to Song Qingyang, but instead cupped his hands towards Yuwen Cheng and then left the Merit Hall without hesitation.

Yang Lingchen knew clearly that the academy had clear regulations: as long as there were no serious injuries or disabilities, instructors and the academy's higher-ups would not interfere with the fights between students.

Therefore, even if he stayed in the Merit Hall, Yuwen Cheng could only protect him for a moment; once he left the Merit Hall, if the other party attacked him again, Yuwen Cheng would no longer be able to interfere.

"Brat, stop!"

Just as Yang Lingchen walked out of the Merit Hall, Song Qingyang's extremely cold voice came from behind him.

Yang Lingchen slowly turned his head, a sneer full of disdain curling at the corner of his mouth: "Song Qingyang, right! As a dignified Core Disciple, does bullying a new student like me make you look capable?"

"Brat, you are courting death."

A cold glint flashed in Song Qingyang's eyes instantly. He swung his right hand violently, sending a powerful, invisible wave of Qi sweeping towards Yang Lingchen.

"Hahaha...! You're killing me with laughter, Song Qingyang, you really bring honor to us Core Disciples!"

Just then, a figure wearing Core Disciple robes, standing tall like a pine tree, suddenly appeared in front of Yang Lingchen, and with a casual palm strike, blocked Song Qingyang's attack.

"Chen Kunlun, why is it you again!" Song Qingyang looked at Chen Kunlun coldly, his eyes filled with a trace of deep wariness.

"It is me, what can you do about it! If you're not convinced, let's have a fight!" Chen Kunlun said with an expression of disdain.

"Hmph!" Song Qingyang swept a cold glance at Chen Kunlun, then looked at Yang Lingchen and said, "Brat, consider yourself lucky today. If I run into you again, I will definitely break your limbs!"

"Song Qingyang, aren't you just relying on being a few years older than me to talk big here? If we were the same age, I would slaughter you like a dog. If you have the guts, let's have a Life-and-Death Battle on the Life and Death Stage in three months. I'll just ask you one thing: do you dare?"

A look of undisguised provocation appeared on Yang Lingchen's face.

"This brat is too arrogant, actually daring to challenge Song Qingyang."

At this moment, quite a few Disciples had gathered to watch the excitement, and they all looked at Yang Lingchen as if he were an idiot.

"This brat really doesn't know what death is."

"Yeah! Thinking of defeating a Core Disciple in three months, he really thinks of himself as a god."

"Don't say that, I actually quite admire this brat's courage to court death. If it were you, would you dare to have a Life-and-Death Battle with Song Qingyang in three months?"

"I wouldn't dare, because I know my own limits."

At this moment, the Outer Court students on the scene were whispering and discussing among themselves.

"Stinky brat, are you sure you want to have a Life-and-Death Battle with This Young Master?"

A strong murderous intent flashed in Song Qingyang's eyes. A new Outer Court student actually dared to challenge him; this was simply a great humiliation to him.

"Of course, if you don't dare, then just pretend I didn't say anything," Yang Lingchen said with a sneer.

Although the opponent was at the Peak of the ninth layer of the Divine Origin Realm, Yang Lingchen had no fear. After all, he possessed the Divine-Grade Cultivation Technique, the Vast Heaven Art, and had the support of countless resources. He did not believe that he could not defeat Song Qingyang, who was at the Peak of the Divine Origin Realm, in three months.

"Stinky brat, since you are sincerely courting death, then This Young Master will fulfill your wish. If This Young Master doesn't give you a chance, others will think that I, Song Qingyang, am afraid of a piece of trash like you in the God Entry Realm."

Although Song Qingyang wanted to kill Yang Lingchen on the spot, he dared not do so in the academy, because killing a fellow student would result in severe punishment.

If he did not accept Yang Lingchen's challenge, his reputation would also suffer some damage.

"Hahaha..., Little Fellow, you have guts, much more arrogant than I was back then. However, I hope your arrogance is not ignorance."

Just then, Yuwen Cheng laughed and walked over with large strides.

Regarding Yang Lingchen challenging Song Qingyang in three months, Yuwen Cheng was not very optimistic either, as the gap in strength between the two sides was simply too great.

"This Junior has never been an arrogant person," Yang Lingchen said with a firm expression.

"Hmph! Stinky brat, I will let you live for three more months."

Song Qingyang glanced coldly at Yang Lingchen, then turned and left the scene with Bai Lianer.

"This Senior Brother, thank you!" Yang Lingchen cupped his hands towards Chen Kunlun.

"You're welcome. I also can't stand him bullying an Outer Court student, and I have some personal grudges with him, so that's why I took action!" Chen Kunlun laughed heartily.

"Regardless, I still have to thank Senior Brother Chen. If there is anything you need from this Junior in the future, this Junior will definitely not refuse," Yang Lingchen said sincerely.

"Good, it's a deal. If you can defeat Song Qingyang, then I will definitely make you my friend!"

Chen Kunlun actually did not think highly of Yang Lingchen either; in his view, Yang Lingchen was nothing more than a reckless greenhorn.

After leaving the Merit Hall, Yang Lingchen headed straight towards the Great Yan Mountain Range outside the academy without stopping. He planned to hone his Physical Body and combat ability in the Great Yan Mountain Range.

Yang Lingchen also knew that Cultivating was not just about blind seclusion; it also required constant fighting to go further.

When a person's Realm reaches a Bottleneck, staying in seclusion is useless; even using more Medicinal Pills and spiritual crystals won't work. One must go through actual combat to comprehend the barrier of the Realm in order to successfully Breakthrough to the next Realm.

...

"Young Master Wang, that brat Yang Lingchen just left the academy." A young man wearing Inner Court robes said respectfully.

"Courting death. Having offended me, Wang Yuchen, he actually dares to leave the academy!" A cold, sharp glint flashed in Wang Yuchen's eyes.

"Young Master Wang, what shall we do?"

"Notify the Family's Black Dragon Guard. This Young Master does not want to see this brat return to the academy," Wang Yuchen said in a cold tone.

"Yes, Young Master Wang."

...

At the same time, a piece of news spread in the Great Yan Academy: an Outer Court student named Yang Lingchen actually challenged the Core Disciple Song Qingyang, and even proposed a Life-and-Death Battle.

Normally, no one would pay attention to this news, but because the other protagonist was the Core Disciple Song Qingyang, this matter attracted the attention of some people.

The Great Yan Mountain Range covers a vast area where Yao Beasts run rampant. This place is not only a paradise for Yao Beasts but also a Holy Land in the hearts of adventurers and mercenaries.

Usually, when the students of the Great Yan Academy reach a Bottleneck in their cultivation level, they choose to go to the Great Yan Mountain Range for training.

After Yang Lingchen left the Great Yan Academy, he plunged into the Great Yan Mountain Range without hesitation.

And he did not notice that the moment he entered the mountain range, several figures were sneaking and following behind him.