170: Chapter 170 Grand Elder Gu Han! Little Fairy Doctor Also Takes a Challenge?

"You want to challenge this Elder!?"

The smile that Yun Ling had forced onto his face was instantly replaced by gloom.

Seeing that the Sect Leader's lineage was currently powerful and Gu Han possessed formidable talent, he had been prepared to back down and make peace.

But Gu Han was pushing his luck; with the mere strength of a Seven-Star Dou Ling, he actually dared to challenge an Elder just now.

"That's right, I am applying to challenge you," Gu Han remained as calm and composed as ever. "According to the sect rules, any Newly Promoted Elder can apply to challenge a Seated Elder, and there are no restrictions."

"I am now a Newly Promoted Elder, and applying to challenge the Great Elder is completely in line with sect rules. Furthermore, you cannot refuse without a legitimate reason, otherwise, it will be considered a forfeit."

At this point, a hint of mockery suddenly entered Gu Han's tone. "The Great Elder shouldn't be in any special situation like being injured, preparing for secluded cultivation, or having his mind disturbed by a disciple and thus being unable to fight, right?"

Hearing this, Yun Ling felt that Gu Han was being sarcastic. He had originally wanted to find an excuse to delay, but he decided he could no longer endure it.

If he needed to find excuses to dodge a Seven-Star Dou Ling who was younger than his own son...

He might as well stop being the Great Elder.

"I accept the challenge." Yun Ling stood up, his aura as a Peak Dou Wang expert released without reservation. "Blades and swords have no eyes. Elder Gu Han, be careful. If you feel you are no match, admit defeat as soon as possible so your talent isn't damaged."

"There's no need for the Great Elder to hold back. I don't want people saying I became the Great Elder because you went easy on me."

In an instant, the atmosphere between the two sides became tense and hostile.

Gu Han rode the Ice Phoenix into the air above the plaza and made a 'please' gesture toward Yun Ling.

Swish!

Yun Ling condensed earthy-yellow Dou Qi wings and soared into the sky, a longsword appearing in his hand.

Hiss!

Seeing this scene, everyone present sat up straight, their hearts filled with excitement and thrill.

They had thought today was just to watch the Cloud Mist Sect Core Disciple Tournament to get a sense of the sect's future high-level members and experts for potential investment or caution, and to witness the rise of geniuses.

But the development of events had completely exceeded their expectations.

The Core Disciple Tournament was just an appetizer, a prelude.

Following that, Hai Bodong became a Supreme Elder.

Gu Han became the youngest Elder in the history of the Cloud Mist Sect.

He was also the youngest Seven-Star Dou Ling.

And now, they were even going to see Gu Han challenge Great Elder Yun Ling.

"Gu Han dares to challenge Yun Ling. The message from the Mu Lan Empire couldn't be true, could it?"

"I told you it was true. Mu Xiusi is not only a Peak Dou Wang expert but also a Sixth-Rank Alchemist. If it weren't a fact, who would have the guts to risk offending him by spreading false news?"

"Then the part about Queen Medusa breaking through to Dou Zong, Gu Han colluding with her, and her helping Gu Han subdue a Heavenly Flame and defeat the Three Elders of Mu Lan is also true?"

"Colluding? If you want to die, stay away from me. How can you call a partnership 'colluding'?"

"Exactly. It's not like they're dealing with the Jia Ma Empire. Dealing with the Mu Lan Empire together can't be called colluding."

"The Cloud Mist Sect thinks it's fine, the Snake-People Clan thinks it's fine, and the Imperial Family thinks it's fine. You think there's a problem?"

"As long as Gu Han can beat Yun Ling, everything is naturally true!"

...

Amidst the discussions of countless people, the battle began.

Gu Han took the lead, raising his hand to trigger the energy of heaven and earth, a sword move that caused snow to fall on the peak of Yun Lan Mountain.

The nickname 'Snow Sword Young Master' truly lived up to its reputation.

Boom!

In the blink of an eye, the time it takes for an incense stick to burn passed.

The onlookers became more alarmed and found it more incredible the more they watched.

Yun Ling was a Peak Dou Wang expert with rich combat experience, while Gu Han was a Seven-Star Dou Ling youth.

They had expected to see Yun Ling suppressing Gu Han, or the youth using various clever methods to resist.

At the very least, as an earth-attribute cultivator skilled in defense, Yun Ling should have been able to counter the moves and use his rich experience to fight to a draw.

But that wasn't the case. As they fought, the Dou Techniques became more powerful and the attacks more fierce.

Yun Ling was on the defensive the entire time, unable to mount an effective counterattack under Gu Han's onslaught.

For a moment, many people were even confused about who was the Nine-Star Dou Wang and who was the Seven-Star Dou Ling.

No, under normal circumstances, a Nine-Star Dou Wang wouldn't have to work this hard to fight a Seven-Star Dou Ling.

It was precisely because Gu Han was only a Seven-Star Dou Ling while Yun Ling was a Nine-Star Dou Wang that there was this back-and-forth.

"That's enough."

Sensing the change in the energy of heaven and earth, Gu Han raised his hand and released the Yin Yang Twin Flames.

An ice soul within his body quietly shattered, and his Soul Power mobilized the energy of heaven and earth for enhancement.

"Mystic Yin Ice Phoenix!"

Vast energy of heaven and earth gathered into a massive Ice Phoenix.

Its wings flapped, cutting through the sky and leaving a trail of ice as it dove toward Yun Ling.

Snow began to fall within a one-mile radius of the peak of Yun Lan Mountain, and the temperature plummeted.

Yun Ling could only defend passively.

Boom!

Under countless gazes, a rocky mountain was frozen and shattered.

A streak of fire seemed to flash through the air, unnoticeable to ordinary people.

When the wind and snow stopped, the rocks fell, and the clouds in the sky dispersed to let the sunlight fall again, everyone saw Gu Han standing in front of Yun Ling with a longsword at his throat.

If Gu Han wished, this sword was clearly enough to cut off Yun Ling's head.

This wasn't just defeating an opponent of a higher level; it was the strength to kill an opponent of a higher level.

Terrifying!

"Gu Han won."

"There was no suspense; he won with absolute strength."

"Even a Dou Huang expert would probably need some effort to take down Yun Ling, right?"

"For such a genius to appear in the Cloud Mist Sect, he will surely be among the top when the next Sect Tournament is held."

"The Snow Sword Young Master truly lives up to his name. He's already above the young masters of several other empires, isn't he!?"

"Does the Snow Sword Young Master still need a maid?"

"Heh, to be a maid for the Snow Sword Young Master, one would have to be someone like the Poison Doctor Fairy. Stop your wishful thinking."

...

Gu Han's victory left countless people excited and shocked.

Yun Yun's heart was also surging with pride, thinking that her judgment was indeed excellent.

But at the same time, she was also shocked. Although she knew Gu Han wouldn't have much trouble succeeding in this challenge after confirming with Hai Bodong that Gu Han had defeated Mu Xiusi with the strength of a Two-Star Dou Ling...

She hadn't expected Gu Han to win with so little suspense.

"Do you submit?"

Gu Han's pitch-black eyes stared at Yun Ling.

"I submit." Yun Ling took a deep breath, his tone sincere. "I am completely convinced."

He was indeed convinced, because Gu Han had not relied on outside help, winning purely with his own strength and Dou Techniques.

As for Gu Han's cultivation techniques and Dou Techniques being clearly superior and reaching the Earth Class, that was his own capability to obtain them.

High-level techniques were harder to practice; being able to master them was also Gu Han's own skill.

Even if Gu Han had used external force to defeat him, as long as it was at his disposal, it was his power.

With such an unprecedented genius appearing in the Cloud Mist Sect, even if it was disadvantageous to his position, he still submitted!

Swish!

Gu Han withdrew his sword and looked at Yun Yun.

The latter understood and immediately said, "Gu Han's challenge was successful. From this day forward, he is our sect's Great Elder!"

Everyone: !

Not even seventeen years old, a Seven-Star Dou Ling, and he frontally defeated the Peak Dou Wang Great Elder.

This world has gone crazy!

Terrifying.

The Cloud Mist Sect has struck gold...

Our tiny Jia Ma Empire actually gave birth to such a genius.

If I dare to tell this news, I wonder if anyone else would dare to believe it.

If Gu Han grows up, could he wipe out the Izumo Empire?

...

Just then, Yun Yun said something else that left countless people dumbfounded.

"I hereby announce the exceptional promotion of Xiao Yi Xian to be an Elder of the Cloud Mist Sect."

"Great Elder, what do you think?"