Lei Kuo laid straight flat on the ground as he stared up to the light blue sky. As his eyes entered a daze, his mind was at a loss.
He could not understand it. How did Lin Qian dare to kill him?
Why is Lin Qian so strong? Why did Lei Qian become so strong? Where did the three thousand man army with 9th Tier Nirvana Stage Cultivation come from?
“Is this karma?” As Lei Kuo stared wistfully at the clear blue sky, the last strands of life dissipated and he took his last breath.
Lin Qian walked down the 36th Arena platform and walked past Bai Ren and the rest. Without stopping, he instructed, “For now, just diligently stay and train at the Outer Sect. Do not think of coming to look for me.”
After which, he brought Lei Qian along, disappearing through the arena exit. Behind him, his majestic and massive Heavy Armour troopers followed closely.
As Lin Qian arrived, the spectating disciples that gathered spread open like the Red Sea. As Lin Qian passed them, their heads turned to follow him, their eyes glistening with the utmost respect.
By the time Lin Qian left the Arena, the barrier had already been removed, and the black coated Elder had gotten off his hovering seat.
Watching Lin Qian leave, his mind was struggling with complex emotions.
According to Sectarian Rules, Lin Qian had murdered a fellow Secmate, Lei Kuo. As the Elder, he had the duty to prevent Lin Qian from leaving.
Yet, he may be an Elder, but he knew he could not hold Lin Qian back.
Per the rules, should the Elder not oppose, insult or mock the disciples, the disciples were forbidden to fight back.
The Judgement Court’s Judgement Elder and the two Disciplinary Elders were powerhouses, radiating a dominating aura at every moment. Yet, Lin Qian dared to take the life of the Disciplinary Elder’s grandson without a second thought. Why would he be the slightest bit afraid of an ordinary Elder?
Alas, the Elder could only stand and watch Lin Qian disappear into the distance. All he could do was to report this incident personally to the Sect Leader.
Lei Qian had entered a lush forest under Lin Qian’s lead. While the emerald green scenery passed his eyes, his mind was still in a daze, “Never had I thought, my strength had been refined to this extent.”
After his crushing defeat under Lin Qian hands, rumours of skepticism had razed his reputation within Universal Phenomenon Sect. Even he had started to question if he was genuinely befitting as the top 10 within the Inner Sect? Could it be, his grandfather, Lei Heng, had pulled strings behind the scene for him?
Moreover, these recent days training with Lin Qian had beaten a realisation within him. He honestly could not hold a candle to Lin Qian, he only had the capabilities of being a punching bag for Lin Qian.
More crucially, as he acted as a punching bag for Lin Qian, the latter even had to hold back to protect his life!
Bit by bit, self-abasement crept into his heart and took the place of the arrogance he once had.
Who would have expected, the Lei Kuo, whom he always had difficulty facing, became like a sandbag for him to vent his anger. Facing his fist, Lei Kuo had no chance of retaliation.
In his eyes, Lei Kuo attacks were seemingly immature, his speed felt like slow motion, his full-powered assaults and Soul Energy were of trifling threat.
At that moment, confidence and superiority burst within Lei Qian, as if he was a muscular man toying with a little infant.
“Never doubt yourself. If you want to be strong, you must have the confidence!” In front of him, Lin Qian suddenly spoke.
Lei Qian’s eyes widened in surprise as his head whipped up. He never thought these words would suddenly come out from the former’s mouth. “You can reflect on your own insufficiencies, and from there, you must make yourself stronger. However, never, never ever believe that you cannot make it!” has said his part, he smiled at Lei Qian before turning back and resuming the walk. “If you don’t even believe in yourself, how are you gonna get stronger?”
Hearing the impromptu motivational speech, Lei Qian was dumbstruck and stood in a daze. It took him several seconds to register these words. He broke out in a bright smile and rushed forward to follow Lin Qian.
His felicity was interrupted suddenly. The sight in front of him stopped him in his tracks, taking a huge gasp. In disbelief, he turned his back on to Lin Qian. Just now, only the emerald green forestation had remained. Every single one of the three thousand man army had disappeared in thin air! Even that overbearing, brawny General had vanished without a trace!
“Where… where are the people?” His eyes frantically sweeping over every inch of the woods.
Alas, he could only find the footsteps on the ground, serving as shreds of evidence proving their presence. The truth had been confirmed, the heavy armoured soldiers and the General had mysteriously vanished.
The arena and the accommodation for the disciples were covered in dense foliage. The thick layers of greenery had prevented the bright sunbeams from entering fully, shrouding the area in an ominous loom.
Looking around, Lei Qian’s heart skipped a bit as his face froze. How did such a massive army disappear so quickly in such a weird situation?
“Fuckng hell!” Lei Qian gasped and shook his head in disbelief. Rushing forward, he caught up with Lin Qian.
“Boss, what is the meaning of his? Where did all your people go?” rushing beside Lin Qian, Lei Qian question flusteredly.
Turning around, the latter simply smiled, “What do you think?”
After speaking, Lin Qian did not bother to provide relief for the tongue-tied Lei Qian and continued to walk back to Mt Maoqing.
On the way back, he had to pass by the connecting avenue at the mountain gate. When the duo reached, a disciple ran over frenziedly.
Boom!
In his panic, the disciple crashed right onto Lei Qian’s body and fell to the ground butt first.
Lin Qian glanced over and shook his head indifferently. Without second eyes, he continued walking casually.
On the other hand, Lei Qian frowned, Staring at the jade sign hanging on the disciple’s neck, he interrogated, “You are on gate duty. Why are you not guarding the gate but instead spreading panic?”
The disciple shot up from the ground, and looked up at Lei Qian in front of him, “Lei … Brother Lei Qian?”
“hm?”
“Brother Lei, the disciples who went out of the mountain, found something …”
“Impossible, you are talking nonsense!”
Lei Qian’s furious roar echoed to Lin Qian, who had travelled quite a distance away. From a range, he could clearly be heard.
Turning around, the first sight he saw was Lei Qian grabbing the disciple’s placket, pulling him up by his robe. His eyes were blazing with fury, his green veins popping on his throat.
Swoosh!
The sound of a crackling air rang. In an instant, Lin Qian came to Lei Qian’s and chopped down onto Lei Qian’s hand with his palm.
Lei Qian’s firm grip loosen as the piercing pain rushed through his hands. Immediately, Lin Qian grabbed the disciple by the shoulder and held him up.
“What did this kid do? He only bumped into you. What’s there to yell about? Didn’t I tell you that the disciples, Inner or Outer Sect, are to be treated equally?” Lin Qian frowned, narrowing at Lei Qian.
Rubbing his hands, Lei Qian face darkened: “Boss, he told me something …”
After listening to Lei Qian, Lin Qian’s eyes widened slowly “No way, what?”
Then, Lin Qian hurriedly shouted at the disciple: “Quickly lead the way, let’s take a look!”
“Understood!” The disciple nodded quickly and turned to lead the way. Behind him, Lin Qian and Lei Qian followed closely.
The Universal Phenomenon Sect sprawled over an extensive area, covering both the mountains above and the vast plains at the foot. In front of the Sect gate, a wide field of flat land extended.
An official road extends out of the gates, surrounded by dense forestry on both sides.
Fifty miles away in front of the mountain gate, a hole was dug in the ground. Around it, several disciples of Universal Phenomenon Sect were gathered.
“Brother Yuan is back!”
“Brother Lin, Brother Lin is here!”
“That person seems to be Lei Qian from the Inner Sect!”
Seeing their approach, these disciples exclaimed and quickly bowed and cupped their fist respectfully.
“Brother Lin!”
“Brother Lei!”
Courteously, Lin Qian nodded to them. By his side, Lei Qian rushed to the edge of the hole by himself. When he saw the situation clearly, he covered his face and squatted on the ground!