CHAPTER 463: FOUR HUNDRED AND SIXTY-THREE: THE DIGNITY OF THE JADE POT SECT

"Ha ha, Sect Master Yu Shu, it seems like you’ll have to concede this time!"

Not far from that stone platform, in a pavilion, several elders stood in front and behind. Among them, an elder dressed in earthen yellow robes had a triumphant look on his face. The words he spoke were not even slightly veiled.

This person was naturally Li Feng, the current Sect Master of Qingshan Sect. Though this was the home ground of Jade Pot Sect, Qingshan Sect, including Li Feng, had only brought three people, but their presence seemed to overshadow the five Great Elders and the Sect Master of Jade Pot Sect.

The battle on the stone platform below had indeed entered an intense phase, and Mo Qing was increasingly showing signs of weakness. Li Yue’s victory seemed to be just a matter of time, and Li Feng’s confidence was evidently based on this observation.

"Hmph, the outcome is not yet decided. Sect Master Li Feng’s claim is perhaps made a bit too soon!"

Upon hearing this, before Yu Shu could respond, Lu Zhan, the Great Elder of Jade Pot Sect, already let out a cold snort. Mo Qing was his most prized disciple and compared to Yu Shu, he clearly had more authority to speak.

However, the words of Lu Zhan seemed a bit headstrong, which only made the smiles on the faces of several Great Elders from Qingshan Sect even more pronounced.

"Hehe, Great Elder Lu Zhan sure is not willing to give up until the last moment!"

Li Feng did not argue because, in his view, the outcome of the battle below would soon be decided. What would that old man have to say then?

"The Great Elder is not wrong. In this battle, Qing’er may not necessarily lose, and Li Yue may not necessarily win!"

Little did Li Feng know, with full confidence, that Yu Shu would suddenly join the conversation. Moreover, the implication of his words was quite displeasing to the other two Elders of Qingshan Sect.

Lu Zhan cared about his disciple and speaking recklessly was one thing, but how could Yu Shu, the esteemed Sect Master of Jade Pot Sect, fail to see the situation below? Such blind commentary was unbecoming of a Sect Master.

"It seems these folks from Jade Pot Sect are set in their old ways, living in their own world!"

The situation below was crystal clear. As eyes watched Li Yue grow stronger in the fight, victory seemed to be just a few moves away, yet here were the Sect Master and Great Elder of Jade Pot Sect, obstinately sticking to their guns. Could it be they can’t afford to lose?

In Li Feng’s heart, he was already thinking about how to mock Yu Shu and Lu Zhan after Li Yue’s victory. However, just as this thought was spinning in his head, a cry of astonishment suddenly reached his ears.

When Li Feng turned his head to look, he was shocked, as the scenario he imagined of Li Yue’s triumphant victory had not occurred. On the stone platform, both the man and the woman had fallen off the arena, both showing expressions of pain on their faces.

"Hehe, Sect Master Li Feng, was I wrong then? We mustn’t rush to conclusions before it’s all over!"

Yu Shu nodded with satisfaction, turned his head, and let out a soft chuckle. Although his tone was mild, the underlying meaning agitated Li Feng greatly.

"What exactly happened just now?"

With a roar in his heart, Li Feng’s piercing gaze turned to the Great Elder of Qingshan Sect next to him, who immediately understood and explained in his ear. However, this explanation only served to darken the Sect Master of Qingshan Sect’s face even further, as if it had turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Originally, the battle on the stone platform below had indeed seen Mo Qing at a complete disadvantage. She was one small realm below Li Yue, and their Cultivation Techniques and Meridian Techniques were very similar, so it seemed like her defeat was just a matter of time.

However, Li Yue, who had the upper hand, was probably too confident. When he attempted to land a final blow to knock Mo Qing off the stone platform, he didn’t expect the talented girl of Jade Pot Sect to pull an amazing trick out of nowhere. With a speed faster than thunder, she struck him hard on the chest.

Even though Li Yue came from Qingshan Sect and possessed Physical Strength unmatched by his peers, Mo Qing’s palm seemed to contain an extremely violent Fire Attribute Energy. This caused him to falter and both he and Mo Qing fell from the stone platform.

As a result, Li Yue’s previous advantage was completely negated, making it seem as if the fight had ended in a draw. To this moment, Li Yue couldn’t fathom what exactly Mo Qing’s last move had been.

"Lucky!"

Mo Qing, with her blood and Qi in turmoil, also secretly muttered ’lucky’ in her heart. The ghostly strike she had used at the last second to turn the tides was actually learned from Yun Xiao.

This was perhaps something even Yun Xiao himself wasn’t aware of, and such a technique from Nine-layered Dragon Cloud, even if just glimpse of it, wasn’t something Li Yue could resolve in an instant. Thus, it created the scene where both fell from the platform just now.

"Ah, a draw is not bad either!"

Great Elder Lu Zhan of Jade Pot Sect glanced at Li Feng and said something that made the latter even more frustrated, secretly cursing Li Yue for not living up to expectations. In such a favorable situation, to be forced into a draw was simply unacceptable.

While the Great Elders from both Sects were crossing swords with words, they would not intervene in this battle of the younger generation. Whether it was a loss, a win, or a draw, all they could do was watch from the side.

Just when Li Feng was expecting a complete victory and intending to humiliate all Jade Pot Sect members as much as possible, he suddenly fell from the clouds, so naturally his mood was far from wonderful.

These people’s unusual thoughts aside, below the stone platform, Li Yue’s face showed dissatisfaction, unable to restrain himself, he loudly called out: "Mo Qing, do you dare to battle with me once more?"

It seems Li Yue also realized that his previous loss was due to his carelessness. If he were to fight again, with steady and steady play, victory would ultimately be his.

But Mo Qing, fully aware that she was outmatched, how could she fall for such a provocation? Seeing her shake her head, she said softly: "So it turns out that within the mighty Qingshan Sect, there is only Brother Li Yue among the younger generation? This is something I didn’t expect!"

Since initially getting control over her Pure Yang Immortal Body, Mo Qing’s temperament has also undergone some changes, no longer as cold and indifferent in her dealings with others as before. Her sarcasm was quite biting, and she was showing a bit of Yun Xiao’s caliber.

No sooner had she spoken than it was not easy for Li Yue to respond. If Mo Qing declined to fight, given his status, it certainly would not be proper for him to bully the other Jade Pot Sect disciples. He immediately made a face to someone beside him.

The Qingshan Sect disciple understood the signal, nodded, and with a leap was atop the stone platform, sweeping a disdainful gaze over those of the Jade Pot Sect, and said aloud: "I am Mu Xuan of Qingshan Sect, which brother from Jade Pot Sect is willing to enlighten me on the platform?"

This Qingshan Sect disciple called Mu Xuan had an arrogant demeanor, causing all Inner Sect Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect to show angry expressions. However, once they sensed his Meridian Qi Cultivation, they couldn’t help but feel a hint of fear creeping in.

"Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm!"

Even Mo Qing’s beautiful eyes were filled with a frosty alertness, because it was clear that Mu Xuan had already made a breakthrough to the Mid Stage of Meridian Union Realm. Although his aura was somewhat unstable, suggesting a recent advancement, he was unequivocally at that level.

"What’s the matter? Does the great Jade Pot Sect not have even one person who dares to respond to the challenge?"

Mu Xuan’s face bore a mocking look as he swept over the many Inner Sect Disciples of the Jade Pot Sect. His words, echoing Mo Qing’s earlier taunt, pleased Li Yue and Li Feng, the Sect Master of Qingshan Sect watching from the pavilion.

The two great Sects have never been on good terms, but the Qingshan Sect of the past has always been somewhat weaker than the Jade Pot Sect and would not normally dare such provocations.

Yet now, although the battle between Li Yue and Mo Qing seemed to end in a draw, discerning eyes could tell that Li Yue had a slight edge. If now the Jade Pot Sect couldn’t find anyone who dared to combat Mu Xuan, wouldn’t that be even more humiliating than a direct defeat?

"I will!"

Just as Mu Xuan stood arrogantly on the stone platform, a shout finally rose from the group of Jade Pot Sect disciples, and immediately afterwards, a figure leaped onto the platform.

"It’s Elder Brother Xue Gong!"

To this figure, many Jade Pot Sect disciples were not too unfamiliar, as he was once known to be the second prodigy of the Medical Pulse lineage of the Jade Pot Sect, and was a potential representative for the Sect at this Countries Hidden Dragon Conference.

It’s just a pity that half a year ago on the Spiritual Chick Battle List, Xue Gong was defeated in one strike by the rising Yun Xiao, and lost quite miserably. Since then, the fellow disciples have rarely seen this figure.

As for the current Jade Pot Sect, it’s truly fallen from grace. The two most outstanding disciples of the Poison Vein lineage, brothers Yue Qi and Bi Luo, were devastated by Yun Xiao, and since then vanished without a trace, not even eligible to come to the Imperial City to watch the battles.

Given the circumstances, the second brother of the Medical Pulse lineage could rightly step up. Seeing Xue Gong leap onto the platform, even Mo Qing slowly nodded her head, thinking this annoying guy doesn’t seem to be completely useless, after all.

However, once they sensed Xue Gong’s Meridian Qi Cultivation, all disciples of the Jade Pot Sect couldn’t help but have a twinge of worry. Even if this second brother had successfully broken through to the Early Stage of Meridian Union in the past half a year, he likely wouldn’t stand a chance against Qingshan Sect’s Mu Xuan.

"Xue Gong?"

Mu Xuan of Qingshan Sect appeared to recognize Xue Gong, who once held the status of being the first in the Medical Pulse lineage of the Jade Pot Sect. But as for now...

"The dignity of the Jade Pot Sect will not be insulted by outsiders!"

Perhaps it was the humiliation suffered from the defeat during the Spiritual Chick Battle List, but the current Xue Gong seemed to lack that pretense from before. Especially after his words were spoken, many disciples of the Jade Pot Sect felt their blood boiling.

"You, uphold the dignity of the Jade Pot Sect?"

When Mu Xuan heard this, he let out a cold laugh, enraging the many Jade Pot Sect disciples. It seemed he intended to use his formidable strength to subdue Xue Gong, and then to see how this fellow would uphold the Sect’s dignity.

Xue Gong’s expression remained unchanged, but the anger in his eyes simply couldn’t be concealed. Therefore, he was the first to take action, with his Cultivation at the Early Stage of Meridian Union exploding forth, quite a commanding presence indeed.

It’s just a pity that although Xue Gong had broken through to the early stage of Meridian Union, there was ultimately a full realm difference between him and Mu Xuan, and that was a full realm within the Meridian Union.

The outcome of this battle was already predetermined.