Who Do You Think You Are?

However, right after that, the Sect Master, Lu Yuan, saw a slender figure standing in the center of the main hall.

Although his appearance was not handsome, he exuded a determined and sunny disposition.

Before Ye Bai could move, Liu Shengtian had already raised his hand and knocked the long sword out of Su Xue’s hand.

“Ye Bai, what are you doing here?”

Great Elder Liu Shengtian’s gaze turned cold as he spoke in a stern voice, “Aren’t you supposed to be reflecting on your mistakes at the Remorse Cliff? Why did you come here?”

The other elders were immediately taken aback, their expressions turning sour.

Only Lu Yuan, seated at the head, stared intently at Ye Bai.

In his eyes, a hint of surprise flashed.

Wasn’t Ye Bai just an ordinary talent, not even breaking through to the first level of Qi Condensation?

How could his inner essence suddenly be so abundant?

This was clearly a sign that he had already reached the first level of Qi Condensation!

A glimmer of excitement flickered in Lu Yuan’s eyes.

However, his surprise deepened when he realized that Ye Bai’s aptitude seemed to have changed.

His celestial aura was full, and his noble bearing was evident as soon as he stood there.

Even someone like Lu Yuan, a master at his level, couldn’t help but be shocked.

Because this was one of the signs of exceptional aptitude!

“Get out! If you violate the sect rules again, I will personally take action to cripple you!”

Liu Shengtian’s eyes flashed with severity as he brushed his sleeves and spoke.

Ye Bai sneered, his face showing disdain, but his gaze was filled with pity as he looked at Su Xue.

To sacrifice oneself for the sect, was truly touching.

However, because of this, Ye Bai secretly vowed that no matter what, he would not let his senior sister suffer any harm.

“Why are you laughing, Ye Bai?”

Liu Shengtian’s face turned angry as he stood up and shouted, “Didn’t you hear what I said?”

“I’m laughing at the pitiful state of our esteemed Heavenly Sword Sect, relying on the sacrifice of the most promising disciple to barely survive. I’m laughing at all the senior uncles and senior brothers present, who don’t even dare to fight for their lives. If cultivating higher realms means becoming like a turtle, I would rather never have cultivated at all!” Ye Bai sneered mockingly at Liu Shengtian.

Suddenly, silence fell in the surroundings!

None of the elders present spoke, their faces reddening, unable to bear it.

Liu Shengtian was even more furious, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes as he scolded, “What does a waste like you understand? We are doing this for the greater good, for the sect!”

“From the way I see it it’s for your personal interests, Elder Liu!” Ye Bai coldly laughed, not caring about offending the Great Elder.

Because he knew the Sect Master Lu Yuan very well.

“Ye Bai, you’re asking for death!”

Liu Shengtian slammed the table in anger and released a powerful aura.

A ray of spiritual light shot towards Ye Bai.

Ye Bai’s pupils contracted, and he stomped his foot, quickly retreating.

However, the difference in strength between them was too great.

The speed of the spiritual light far exceeded his evasion!

Just as Ye Bai was about to meet his end under the furious strike of Great Elder Liu Shengtian, Lu Yuan’s eyes emitted a terrifying light.

He glanced reproachfully at the Elder, lightly supporting with his right hand, and a ray of spiritual light shot out at an even faster speed, colliding with Liu Shengtian’s spiritual light.

“Boom!”

The two rays of spiritual light collided in front of Ye Bai, causing the hall to tremble.

Ripples appeared in the air, and it took more than ten seconds for the hall to return to calm.

Ye Bai took a deep breath, his gaze fixed on Liu Shengtian.

If it weren’t for Sect Master Lu Yuan, intervening just now, he would have been crushed before he could even sweep across the world.

“Elder Liu, as the Great Elder, how can you lay hands on your own sect’s disciples?” Lu Yuan’s voice carried a hint of anger.

Liu Shengtian clasped his hands together and said in a deep voice, “Sect Master, if it weren’t for this ignorant child barking here, how could I have taken action?”

Lu Yuan’s eyes flickered, and he suddenly said, “Ye Bai, you have said so much just now. Do you have a solution to the crisis?”

Ye Bai’s heart relaxed slightly, and he quickly and respectfully said, “Sect Master, in my opinion, the Divine Sword Sect is ambitious. Even if we agree to their demands, likely, we will still face difficulties. They are clearly using the strategy of boiling a frog in warm water, gradually devouring us!”

“Continue,” Lu Yuan said with a slight smile, nodding slightly.

The other elders, upon seeing this, showed thoughtful expressions on their faces.

Ye Bai raised his head and said loudly, “Sect Master, didn’t the Divine Sword Sect propose a duel? If we win, the Eldest Senior Sister won’t have to marry. In my opinion, we can agree to this duel!”

Upon hearing this, Liu Shengtian sneered, “Indeed, you are just a young child. You should know that Lin Fei of the Divine Sword Sect has already reached the fifth level of the Condensing Yuan stage, while you, on the other hand, haven’t even condensed your inner essence. It’s laughable!”

Ye Bai smiled faintly and remained silent.

However, Master Lu Yuan suddenly said, “Ye Bai has already stepped into the threshold of cultivation. If I’m not mistaken, he has already reached the first level of Qi Condensation.”

The hall immediately erupted in a commotion once again.

All the elders present couldn’t help but cast curious glances at Ye Bai, carefully assessing him.

Of course, this wasn’t because reaching the first level of Qi Condensation was particularly impressive, but rather because it was astonishing that someone like Ye Bai, who was considered a waste, could actually condense inner essence and reach the first level.

It was truly surprising!

Even Su Xue, with her teary eyes, couldn’t help but show a hint of surprise.

“Hmph, after cultivating for so many years, you’ve only reached the first level of Qi Condensation. Truly a waste,” Liu Shengtian disdainfully remarked.

“Lin Fei of the Divine Sword Sect, who is of the same age, has already achieved some success. Do you really think you can defeat him?”

Ye Bai smiled and remained silent. In his heart, he was confident, but he wouldn’t say it out loud. Instead, he looked at Su Xue with admiration and said, “I may not be able to, but Eldest Senior Sister can!”

“Although Su Xue is exceptionally talented, she is only at the third level of Qi Condensation. The chances of winning are slim,” Liu Shengtian said in a deep voice.

Ye Bai smiled mysteriously, ignoring Liu Shengtian, and instead looked at Sect Master Lu Yuan with confidence.

He said, “I am willing to make a vow. If Eldest Senior Sister cannot defeat Lin Fei this time, I am willing to accept any punishment.”

Liu Shengtian was about to retort, but at this moment, Lu Yuan suddenly said, “Very well, I believe in you!”

His words shocked everyone present! This time, many elders couldn’t sit still.

Liu Shengtian anxiously said, “Sect Master, this kid is just spouting nonsense. You can’t joke about the future and fate of our sect, let alone entrust it to this child!”

“Sect Master, please think twice. No matter how I look at it, I feel that the chances of winning are slim,” sighed Elder Shuiyue.

Other elders voiced their opposition.

Ye Bai rubbed his nose and smiled bitterly.

He also knew that although his aptitude had changed, his cultivation was still low.

It would take time to change the elders’ opinions.