CHAPTER 354: CHAPTER 230: ABYSSAL DEMON, HOW CAN YOU HARM ME

"What’s the matter?"

As Ye Jiankong’s confidant, Yuan Xuan was well aware of Ye Huang’s identity and his exceptional talent.

An ordinary servant disciple, even if they miraculously broke through to the Furnace Fire Realm and became an Outer Disciple, could only obtain a single Divine Skill from the Sect.

To cultivate more Divine Skills, one needed either a fortuitous opportunity or a substantial amount of Contribution Points for exchange. An ordinary Outer Disciple might spend ten years and only manage to exchange for three or four lower-quality Spiritual Grade Divine Powers to cultivate.

As for Ye Huang, having emerged from the True Martial Sect’s True Martial Ancient Hall after the Hundred Dynasties War, the Innate Spirit Platform Skill he obtained was a Middle Grade Spiritual Grade Divine Power!

Once he stepped into the Furnace Fire Realm, Ye Huang could even cultivate multiple Divine Skills, much like Senior Brother Ye, and earn a place on the Divine Skill Rankings.

A genius like that was worth his constant attention.

"I saw someone familiar, Senior Brother Yuan. How is your relationship with Senior Sister Lu? Could you transfer that servant disciple over to our team?"

Ye Huang transmitted his thoughts via Spirit, a cold glint in his eyes; he naturally hadn’t forgotten Jiang Shu.

He hadn’t retaliated for two reasons. Firstly, he needed more time for Cultivation and to accumulate enough Contribution Points. Secondly, both he and Jiang Shu were merely servant disciples of comparable strength; he held no advantage.

To kill a snake, strike its vital spot; to uproot weeds, remove them completely by the roots.

Since he had already decided to crush Jiang Shu, he intended to trample him thoroughly underfoot, grind him into the dirt, make his life a living hell, and then obliterate him into dust.

In the past three months, he’d had no opportunity. But now, the chance had arrived!

If he could get Jiang Shu transferred to his team, then in a place like the Underground Abyss, who would know if he lived or died?

"Senior Sister Lu is naturally aloof and prefers not to associate with male disciples. It shouldn’t be an issue. If Senior Sister Lu agrees, I can take this fellow down there."

"However, we must complete our mission this time; you cannot let personal grudges interfere with your duty. Servant disciples, regardless of their status, are still disciples of our True Martial Sect."

"The death of any disciple could attract the elders’ scrutiny, and no subtle maneuver can be concealed from them. So, if you genuinely intend to deal with him, it must appear natural."

"Besides, in a place like the Underground Abyss, even those in the Detachment Realm might lack the strength for self-preservation."

Yuan Xuan looked deeply at Ye Huang, uttering the warning.

The True Martial Sect has a strict hierarchy, but similarly, it does not permit disciples to kill one another.

Aside from the Ten Great True Inheritors, who hold the power of life and death, not even Inner Sect Disciples—let alone ordinary Outer Disciples like them—can easily or arbitrarily execute servant disciples.

Otherwise, even if one fled to the ends of the earth, they would still be captured and hunted down by the Sect’s elders.

"Senior Brother Yuan, I understand."

Seeing Ye Huang nod in agreement, Yuan Xuan laughed heartily and approached Lu Qingling. "Senior Sister Lu, you are truly kind-hearted, taking your junior sisters to the Underground Abyss for training. However, with your group being all female, having a male among you might lead to considerable gossip."

"Since we’re both heading to the Abyss, and my team has room for one more, how about that servant disciple joins us instead?"

Speaking casually, Yuan Xuan’s gaze swept over Jiang Shu from head to toe, openly and without restraint.

"Yuan Xuan, is this how Senior Brother Ye taught you to conduct yourself?"

Lu Qingling frowned. With a wave of her hand, a Spirit barrier materialized before Jiang Shu. Until this moment, she only knew this servant disciple’s name was Jiang Shu. However, from observing his recent interactions with several other servant disciples, she could discern his pure heart and sincere dedication to the Martial Arts.

Did Yuan Xuan come over merely to ask for someone?

Did he really think she hadn’t noticed the exchange of glances between him and Ye Huang nearby?

No wonder he can only trail behind Ye Jiankong. He’ll likely never step into the Primordial Pill Realm in his entire life!

With a cold snort, Lu Qingling turned and left without another word, leading the ten recruited servant disciples towards the Outer Sect.

"Jiang Shu, that Yuan Xuan is very likely acting on Ye Huang’s behalf. I’ve heard about him; they say he’s Ye Jiankong’s nephew and exceptionally talented, even securing second place in the recent Hundred Dynasties War. If you encounter him in the future, it’s best to steer clear."

"Although our True Martial Sect has a strict hierarchy with clear distinctions in rank, an Outer Disciple cannot arbitrarily dictate the life or death of a servant disciple. Just focus on your duties, and you needn’t worry excessively."

After they had walked some distance, Lu Qingling finally spoke.

As an Outer Disciple of formidable strength who cultivated multiple Divine Skills, she had excellent prospects of contending for a spot on the Divine Skill Rankings during the Late Stage of the Furnace Fire Realm. Such an individual naturally wouldn’t concern herself excessively with the affairs of a mere servant disciple.

In the eyes of the Dynasties, the Hundred Dynasties War was an event of grand significance, directly impacting their rise and fall.

But to Outer Disciples, it was merely idle talk for the dining table. If Ye Jiankong hadn’t once brought Ye Huang to show off in the Outer Sect, she wouldn’t even know his name.

"You might be from one of the True Martial Thirty-Six Cities and thus not understand the true significance of the Hundred Dynasties War. Each iteration of this war filters out dynastic geniuses, and typically one or two of them will emerge to shine brilliantly within the Sect. Senior Brother Ye Jiankong is one such example; he emerged from a Hundred Dynasties War and now has a chance to ascend the Divine Skill Rankings."

"Ye Huang also has a strong possibility of reaching that stage. Matters within the Sect are different from those outside; if you lack sufficient connections and strength, it’s best to keep a low profile and avoid trouble."