Chapter 25: This Shameless Kid, I

In the audience, many inner sect disciples seemed somewhat uninterested in the battle below the arena.

After all, these combatants are merely cultivators in the Body Tempering realm.

In their eyes, the fighting techniques and experience appear rather crude.

However… when Qin Yu easily defeated a First-level Foundation Establishment opponent, the inner sect disciples' gazes began to show amusement.

"This person is truly ridiculous, letting himself concede and then leaving the arena."

"Didn't expect such an entertaining scene on the outskirts; truly worth the trip."

A few young men laughed and chatted.

In their view, Qin Yu's strength could almost effortlessly defeat anyone from the outer sect.

What does reaching the Fourth Gate of Lei Fa Gu Lu signify?

Among today's inner sect, only disciples in the late stage of Foundation Establishment can attain such a level.

Yet Qin Yu achieved this while at the Ninth level of Body Tempering, having cultivated for nearly an hour, using Lei Fa's power to temper his flesh; such a ruthless figure, you expect him to surrender?

This is simply absurd.

To put it bluntly, among the inner sect disciples present, few could spar with Qin Yu.

At that moment, the plump outer sect elder furrowed his brows, his deep voice saying, "This kid is truly shameless; I previously saw him collect spiritual stones."

"Now, he even targets Chu Jiang's people..."

"Even with great strength, such behavior is despicable."

He harbors thoughts about Chu Jiang, wishing to take him as a disciple; now, seeing half his own disciple being bullied into silence, an unnamed fury rises within him.

But… at that instant, Elder Wu slightly lifted his eyelids, calmly saying, "What is shameless? That youth will keep his promise; why should one who meets Chu Jiang retreat and voluntarily admit defeat?"

"That outer sect senior brother is truly laughable—having Third-level Foundation Establishment strength yet fearing a group of Second-level disciples? Now he toys with conspiracies but cannot master them, truly laughable."

The Deputy Hall Master's mouth twitched upward slightly, bearing a hint of sarcasm.

Such beings have continuously monitored Qin Yu's movements, naturally aware of his deeds.

Is there anything wrong with his actions?

Didn't you demand that he give his all to others, leaving no room?

Then Qin Yu, this time aiming for the top, collecting spiritual stones, keeping his promise—what's improper?

Anyway, it's all a battle to be resolved.

And he can earn some spiritual stones along the way; why not?

"No wonder that fat man remains at early Tianyuan, guarding the outer sect as an elder; he's just too conservative," Qi Tai transmitted his voice to the two.

Elder Wu and the Deputy Hall Master both nodded in agreement.

The outer sect elder, seeing both say so, was also at a loss for words.

Although he is stubborn, deeming it ill-gotten gain, yet—with his status—how could he not see through the reasons?

These three must have come because of Qin Yu.

Otherwise, these old guys, rarely seen, would either serve the sect.

How could they come to watch the outer sect's match without cause?

And even defend him?

He instantly understood.

"However, this kid is only a Ninth-level Body Tempering cultivator; even if his flesh has reached its peak, using some means to reverse‑strike a First-level Foundation Establishment opponent shouldn't rouse these three, right?"

Based on Qin Yu's previously displayed strength, the outer sect elder has already inferred that Qin Yu's flesh has reached its utmost.

But… even so, in about a hundred years, only one or two can achieve this.

That's nothing.

Even less reason for these three to come to the outer sect personally.

Thus he remained silent, continued watching the match, his gaze returning to the arena.

At that moment, Qin Yu had just stepped down from the arena, and Zhang Wu and others had already gathered around.

"Brother Yu, are you okay?"

"What nonsense are you spouting? Brother Yu faced a First-level Foundation Establishment opponent; how could there be any problem?"

Qin Yu slightly shook his head, directly pulling out spiritual stones to replenish his earlier expenditure.

After all, before a duel, no one can be taken lightly.

Even with sufficient strength, one must restore Qi and blood and spiritual energy to optimal condition, just in case.

At that instant, a composed young man in blue robes slowly approached, slightly bowing, "Brother Qin, junior disciple Zhang Wu, pleased to meet you."

A faint smile lingered in his eyes.

"I am Qing Shan, ranking fifth among the outer sect disciples..."

"People from Jiang Hai have already approached you; I come now hoping that when you meet Chu Jiang you will give your all. If you can wound him, we will provide you with abundant treasures—how does that sound?"

"Here are three hundred spiritual stones, with more to follow."

He then handed Qin Yu a small Qiankun Bag, its spiritual stones radiating light.

"Rest assured, I will give my all," Qin Yu smiled amicably.

These outer sect disciples... truly interesting.

They keep sending spiritual stones.

He aims for the top, so naturally he must give his all.

Even if they don't provide spiritual stones, when facing these top-ranking outer sect disciples, he will find a way.

"Then thank you, junior brother Qin," Qing Shan bowed again, showing respect to the prodigy.

To reverse‑strike Foundation Establishment while still in the Body Tempering realm has not been seen in the outer sect.

He is very optimistic about the prospects of the young boy before him.

Of course, he is also confident that, if he meets them, he can suppress the opponent.

In the Foundation Establishment realm, each level's advancement means a more adept control of heaven‑and‑earth spiritual qi, together with the use of martial techniques.

He can also easily suppress a Foundation Establishment Tier‑1 opponent.

Immediately, Qing Shan took his leave.

Zhang Wu and the others showed a bitter smile.

Indeed, the gap between them and Yu Ge was like the difference between heaven and earth.

Even though both were Body Tempering Ninth Tier, Yu Ge received nearly a thousand spiritual stones; the speed of his wealth accumulation was truly astonishing.

Yet they, including Zhang Wu, a Foundation Establishment Tier‑1, were worth no price at all.

It was even less worthy of Qing Shan, ranked fifth among the outer sect, coming personally to negotiate.

The arena battle continued, and now only five hundred people remained.

Qin Yu drew number fifty‑six, his opponent being a Body Tempering Seventh Tier cultivator.

Qin Yu still easily dealt with the opponent.

In the third round of the arena battle, one of Qin Yu's side encountered Chu Jiang's men, a Body Tempering Perfected cultivator.

Both sides fought fiercely, bleeding continuously, and in the end… this side was defeated.

Because the opponent possessed a Yellow‑Rank Lower‑Grade spirit armor, which Chu Jiang had previously lent to a subordinate.

It was meant to suppress the momentum of Qin Yu's side.

"Since you broke the rules, you can't hope to enter the Top Thirty‑Two," Chu Jiang said calmly as he appeared beside Qin Yu.

Whenever he meets anyone from Qin Yu's side, he will produce some treasures to help, aiming to suppress Qin Yu and the others.

Qin Yu slightly lifted his eyelids and said calmly, "What are you, anyway? Do you even deserve to point fingers at me?"

After all, his impression of these few was still fairly good.

This external interference, aimed solely at him, also affected Zhang Wu and the others, leaving him somewhat displeased.

Inside, a faint anger rose, urging him to act.

The many outer‑sect disciples, seeing this, couldn't help but exclaim.

"Heavens! Who is this youth? He dares to directly challenge Chu Jiang? Though he is Body Tempering Ninth Tier and can overturn a Foundation Establishment Tier‑1, when facing senior brother Chu Jiang, he can only be suppressed!"

"Tsk tsk, now there's a good show; even Jiang Hai and his group don't dare to be so brazen in provoking, for they fear being singled out and losing their top‑three slots."

Chu Jiang still wielded great deterrence within the outer sect.

If it weren't for Jiang Hai and the others joining forces, they wouldn't be his opponents at all, nor would he need to go to such lengths to target and win over these outer‑sect disciples.

"Since that's the case, as you wish."

"In this arena battle, if you meet me, I'll snap your legs; my spiritual stones… aren't so easy to obtain," Chu Jiang exhaled lightly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

After speaking, he turned with his men and left, continuing to take part in the arena battle.

It has been a long time since anyone dared to shout at him like this within the outer sect.