715: The disciple was unintentional.

"Holy shit! Is this guy crazy? A Utility Disciple actually dares to talk back to an Inner Sect Disciple," a burly Outer Sect Disciple said in astonishment.

"Yeah! This is fucking insane!" a thin young man added.

"How is this insane? This is simply brainless. He thinks that just because he defeated Li Yaohui, he has the strength to challenge an Inner Sect Disciple. He's simply seeking death," a fat young man said disdainfully.

In an instant, the crowd of onlookers began to whisper among themselves, surprise evident in everyone's eyes.

They truly couldn't believe that a Utility Disciple could be so arrogant. Not only had he crippled an Outer Sect Disciple, but now he looked like he was about to challenge an Inner Sect Disciple.

"Ruo Yu, this kid is really arrogant enough. He even dares to offend Eastern Sword. He's going to suffer this time, isn't he?"

"With that arrogant personality of his, I don't even know how he's survived until now."

At some point, Zhang Wanqing and Huang Ruoyu had also appeared in the crowd.

"However, this kid's talent is indeed a bit ridiculous. With a cultivation level of the Fifth Layer of True Immortal Realm, he actually crippled Li Yaohui, who is at the Eighth Layer of True Immortal Realm, in a single move."

Although she had conflicts with Yang Lingchen before, Zhang Wanqing still highly acknowledged Yang Lingchen's talent.

"It's more than just ridiculous; this bastard's talent is simply terrifyingly high," Huang Ruoyu said huffily.

Clearly, she still hadn't let go of the matter where Yang Lingchen snatched her Sky-reaching Spirit Python.

"Hearing you talk, it seems like you know him quite well? Tell me about it!" Zhang Wanqing said.

"I've looked into this bastard. He was recruited into Jade Maiden Peak by Elder Xia. At that time, his cultivation level was only at the First Layer of True Immortal Realm."

"Only four months have passed, and he has actually achieved a Breakthrough to the Fifth Layer of True Immortal Realm. And you've seen his ability to fight above his level; it's simply ridiculously strong," Huang Ruoyu said.

"Recruited by Elder Xia?" Zhang Wanqing's beautiful eyes narrowed as she said in realization, "No wonder this kid is so fearless."

"When I wanted to deal with that kid before, it was Elder Xia who stopped me," Huang Ruoyu said.

"It seems this kid has a good relationship with Elder Xia. We'd better not look for trouble with him," Zhang Wanqing said.

"Then my Sky-reaching Spirit Python inner core was just snatched by him for nothing?" Huang Ruoyu said with a look of helplessness.

"Junior Sister Ruo Yu, you've just joined Revered Master's tutelage, so you don't understand Elder Xia."

Zhang Wanqing said meaningfully, "Elder Xia's status is extraordinary. Don't just see her as an Elder of Jade Maiden Peak; her seniority in the Lanxian Sect is extremely high. Even Revered Master has to respectfully call her Senior when they meet."

"Is Elder Xia's status that high?" Huang Ruoyu looked puzzled.

"Anyway, I see that Revered Master treats her with extreme respect. If you really want to deal with that kid, you can, but it's best not to go too far," Zhang Wanqing reminded her.

Upon hearing this, Huang Ruoyu said huffily, "This shameless big bastard, it would be best if he were beaten to death by Eastern Sword!"

At this moment, everyone on the scene turned their gaze toward Eastern Sword, wanting to see how he would deal with Yang Lingchen.

"Stinky brat, you actually dare to publicly insult This Young Master. You're simply seeking death." Eastern Sword's Face instantly twisted with rage.

He suddenly clawed forward with his right hand, and an invisible phantom claw tore through the air, carrying a heart-trembling aura as it went straight for Yang Lingchen's throat.

At this moment, Eastern Sword was truly enraged.

As an Inner Sect Disciple of the Lanxian Sect, Outer Sect Disciples had always been respectful and subservient to him over the years. Now, being publicly insulted by a Utility Disciple was a total humiliation for him.

"Fuck, acting tough in front of me? Today I'll definitely slap your dog Face until it's swollen!"

A fierce light flashed in Yang Lingchen's eyes as he instantly swung the haotian cudgel. A sharp Evil Qi instantly smashed toward Eastern Sword's phantom claw.

"Boom!"

With a thunderous roar, Eastern Sword's phantom claw was instantly shattered by Yang Lingchen's staff energy, and a violent airwave surged out in all directions.

At this moment, everyone's eyes widened. No one expected Yang Lingchen's attack to be so powerful.

"Stinky brat, you do have some skill. No wonder you're so arrogant," Eastern Sword barked coldly.

At this moment, his expression became incredibly solemn because, through that strike just now, he discovered that Yang Lingchen actually possessed power not inferior to his own.

"Idiot, besides acting tough, you really don't have any skill at all," Yang Lingchen smiled contemptuously.

Through that collision just now, he also gained a rough understanding of his own strength. In a life-and-death battle, Eastern Sword couldn't possibly be his opponent, but taking the other party down wouldn't be that easy either.

Sure enough, as soon as Yang Lingchen finished speaking, Eastern Sword's Face twisted instantly. He brandished his battle sword and slashed toward Yang Lingchen.

After the collision just now, Eastern Sword knew that his strength and Yang Lingchen's were likely on par. It would be hard to gain an advantage if they continued to fight, so he planned to say some harsh words; if the other party gave him a way out, he would take it.

Who would have thought that Yang Lingchen wouldn't give him any Face at all? Instead of giving him a way out, he insulted him even more. How could he endure that?

"This guy's mouth is way too vicious!"

"Yeah! With a mouth like that, who could stand it? It could practically make someone fume with rage."

"But this guy's strength is also too terrifying! With this kind of strength, he's actually still a Utility Disciple. It's simply ridiculous."

At this moment, everyone looked at Yang Lingchen in shock. No one expected that a Utility Disciple could actually fight back and forth with an Inner Sect Disciple like Eastern Sword.

If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, who would have believed this was real?

Even Huang Ruoyu and Zhang Wanqing, who were watching from the side, showed shocked expressions in their eyes.

Especially Huang Ruoyu, her beautiful eyes were wide open as she thought to herself, 'How exactly does this bastard Cultivate? How could he achieve a Breakthrough so fast? And his ability to challenge those at higher levels, how can it be so strong?'

Meanwhile, Yang Lingchen was once again locked in combat with Eastern Sword, both sides using lethal moves and refusing to yield.

"Stop!"

Just then, a low and heavy voice rang out, followed by a powerful surge of energy that instantly separated Yang Lingchen and Eastern Sword.

"What's going on? Why are you two fighting here? Also, who crippled Li Yaohui's cultivation level?"

A middle-aged man with a square Face, wearing an Elder's robe, appeared between the two of them.

This middle-aged man with a square Face was none other than the Lanxian Sect's Outer Sect Law Enforcement Elder, Chen Youping.

"Elder Chen, you've come at the right time. Li Yaohui was crippled by this kid. I simply couldn't stand by and watch, which is why I took action against him," Eastern Sword said with a cupped-fist salute.

"Boy, what is your name? Which peak are you from?" Chen Youping turned to look at Yang Lingchen.

He was also very surprised. For a Utility Disciple to possess such terrifying combat power was something that had never happened in the history of the Lanxian Sect.

"This Disciple is Yang Lingchen, from Jade Maiden Peak," Yang Lingchen said with a polite cupped-fist salute.

"Jade Maiden Peak?" Chen Youping frowned and asked, "Then why did you cripple Li Yaohui's Dantian?"

As a cultivation Sect, the Lanxian Sect was actually not very strict about fighting between Disciples.

The path of cultivation was one where the strong preyed on the weak. Only the most outstanding Disciples could keep a Sect prosperous, so the Lanxian Sect rarely interfered in friction between Disciples.

Of course, fighting was one thing, but there had to be a limit. If there were casualties or if someone's cultivation level was crippled, there would be severe punishment.

"This Disciple didn't mean it."

Yang Lingchen said with a Face full of guilt, "At that time, I had just accepted a mission and was walking out of the Mission Hall in high spirits. Suddenly, I felt someone attacking me from behind, so without thinking, I threw a punch backward. I didn't expect to actually cripple Senior Brother Li Yaohui's Dantian."