Chapter 2909: Provocation Test

Tang Qianyu, upon learning that Ye Liuyun completed the mission with the help of an assistant, was not as surprised as before.

"But even if he had help, he can't rely entirely on it; he must have acted himself, right?" they still asked Tang Qianyu.

Tang Xinyao said: "He definitely acted. I looked into that kid's background. He was unremarkable in the outer sect, but when he challenged the Fourth Realm in Frenzied Battle Hell, the Fifth Elder discovered him and personally brought him into the inner sect. Moreover, he just emerged from the Heavenly Earth Secret Realm; it's said he traversed the whole path in six months."

"Crossing the Fourth Realm? Isn't that the level of beasts that can battle down to the first and second layers? Six months to finish the entire Heavenly Earth Secret Realm? Is that possible?" Tang Qianyu became even more curious; he saw nothing special about Ye Liuyun.

If Ye Liuyun can truly achieve these, it would prove his talent is far stronger than theirs.

Tang Xinyao also doubted the authenticity of this information, so they could not be certain.

"I only heard this information. Whether it's true, probably only the Fifth Elder knows. But he was personally brought into the inner sect by the Fifth Elder, that's definitely correct!"

Tang Qianyu still couldn't believe it: "The Fifth Elder's pick can't be wrong. But if he truly has that strength, why is his realm only the Sevenfold Sovereign?"

Tang Xinyao mischievously laughed: "That's easy—just find a few people to test his strength and we'll know! If he truly has that ability, when we explore the Secret Realm we can bring him and reduce the number of people we need, plus we could use his pet beast. But if he's weak, we can bully him and borrow his pet beast!"

Tang Qianyu laughed at that: "You, always full of crazy ideas! Fine, go test him. Let me know when the fight starts; I want to see his strength with my own eyes."

"Alright, I'll arrange it!" Tang Xinyao readily agreed.

Not long after, a few male disciples gathered outside Ye Liuyun's Side Courtyard.

Tang Qianyu and Tang Xinyao were inside Tang Qianyu's Side Courtyard watching the commotion.

"Tang Xiaofeng, come out and respond!" a male disciple shouted toward Ye Liuyun's Side Courtyard.

Ye Liuyun was cultivating; hearing their shout, he immediately came out to check the situation.

Seeing several male disciples blocking his courtyard entrance, unsure of their purpose, he politely asked, "Brothers, are you looking for me?"

He had just entered the inner sect and his realm was low, so calling these inner sect disciples senior brothers and sisters was quite appropriate.

The male disciples glanced at Ye Liuyun's realm and grew even more arrogant.

The shouting disciple directly asked him, "How did you complete the mission? Tell us in detail!"

Tang Qianyu and Tang Xinyao watched Ye Liuyun, observing his reaction.

Ye Liuyun examined the disciples' realms and found they were only at the Sovereign Ninth Layer. With the Tang family's abundant resources, they had only cultivated to that level, so they were certainly not important figures.

He understood such great families well, knowing that to gain respect and resources one must fight for them oneself; blindly submitting to others offers no way out.

So he coldly asked, "Why should I tell you? Who are you?"

The man hadn't expected Ye Liuyun to speak that way. Yet Ye Liuyun's attitude made him doubt: "This kid probably doesn't have any real skill, right? Otherwise how could he complete such a mission and be personally brought into the inner sect by the Fifth Elder?"

Thinking that, he didn't dare say anything too harsh, merely stating, "As a newly entered inner sect disciple, you are naturally our junior brother. As senior brothers, we ask you to tell us about the mission's completion; any problem with that?"

Ye Liuyun replied, "You're right that you're my senior brothers, but I have no obligation to recount how I completed the mission. As senior brothers, you should know what to do and what not to do."

"Ha ha, this kid does have some spirit!" Tang Xinyao watched with great interest.

Tang Qianyu calmly said, "He still needs to actually have that strength."

The disciple speaking to Ye Liuyun was also choked by Ye Liuyun's sharp words.

"You kid have some guts, daring to speak to us like that. Since you said so, as a senior brother I can spar with the junior brother and give some cultivation guidance, right?"

He didn't know Ye Liuyun's background, so he let Ye Liuyun come out and act directly, hoping to finish the task Tang Xinyao gave him quickly.

Although Ye Liuyun didn't know why he was being provoked, he understood that if he didn't intimidate these people, they'd keep provoking endlessly, so he didn't mind taking action, which also gave him a chance to gauge the Tang family's strength.

However, the Tang family has a rule: in ordinary sparring, disciples may not kill each other. Only on the Life-and-Death Platform can lethal force be used, so he had to restrain his power.

"Senior brother, please teach me!" Ye Liuyun said calmly.

He thought the disciple's strength was too weak, not even caring to learn his name.

The disciple didn't introduce himself either. If Ye Liuyun were weak, he wouldn't want to befriend him; if Ye Liuyun were strong, he feared offending him this time, making future friendship impossible.

"Alright, be aware, I'm about to strike!" the disciple warned Ye Liuyun, lest he claim it was a sneak attack.

Ye Liuyun nodded, watching his movements. The disciple was indeed not simple; his strength already qualified him as an ordinary Martial Cultivator that can battle down to the first layer.

If it had been before Ye Liuyun entered the Tang family, dealing with him would have been difficult. But now, with Heaven and Earth Power, handling him was quite easy.

Thinking this, Ye Liuyun felt that since his strength was boosted by the Tang family, he could easily spare the Tang members without resorting to harsh measures.

So, based on the disciple's power, he summoned a slightly stronger Heaven and Earth Power and casually struck back with a palm.

With a "Boom" sound, the disciple stepped back, unharmed. It didn't look like a clear defeat.

However, Tang Qianyu, Tang Xinyao, and the disciple themselves all saw that Ye Liuyun's palm, though delivered effortlessly, was perfectly controlled—no injury yet a victory. Such mastery of power alone shows Ye Liuyun far surpasses that disciple.

Thus the disciple immediately offered a bow to Ye Liuyun: "Thank you, junior brother, for your mercy."

"Senior brother, I accept your courtesy!" Ye Liuyun replied politely.

The disciple turned and left, glancing at Tang Xinyao, indicating his mission was complete.

Tang Qianyu, sending a Transmission Voice to Tang Xinyao, said: "I didn't expect him to be truly strong! Seeing his relaxed demeanor, he could probably be a Martial Cultivator that can battle down to the first and second layers; no wonder he completed that mission."