122: Chapter 122 Subduing a Veteran Disciple in One Move

Since returning from his Epiphany at the Qi Wu Hall, Ye Tian had lived in seclusion, dedicating almost all of his time to his cultivation.

Occasionally, he would visit the Mission Hall to accept tasks. After all, in the outer Sect, contribution points had a wide range of uses; they weren't just for learning Cultivation Techniques and Martial Skills.

He knew well that the Zhao Kanglong brothers would not let matters rest, and improving his strength was the fundamental way to deal with everything.

On this day, Ye Tian finished his cultivation and planned to head to the outer Sect Medicine Hall to exchange for some medicinal herbs to temper his Physical Body, preparing to push for the sixth stage of the Dragon Elephant Art.

Not long after walking out of his courtyard, he heard a commotion ahead, seemingly coming from Disciples in a dispute.

Drawing closer, he saw a fork in the road leading to the Medicine Hall. Several Outer Sect Disciples with cultivation at the second or third level of Ningyuan were being blocked by three or four arrogant-looking veteran Disciples.

The leader was a tall man with a resolute face standing in the middle of the path—it was the same Chen Jianfeng he had met before at Broken Blade Cliff!

However, at this moment, Chen Jianfeng's expression was unsightly, and his fists were tightly clenched as if he were doing his best to suppress his fury.

The Disciples behind him wore looks of indignation.

Ye Tian also had some impression of the people blocking them; they were members of a small group in the outer Sect called the "Azure Wolf Society." The leader was named Wang Mang, who possessed a cultivation at the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage. He was quite notorious among the veteran Outer Sect Disciples for his overbearing behavior.

"Wang Mang, this Red Flame Ore site was assigned to our team by the Sect because we discovered it first. The mining permit Jade Slip is right here! On what grounds are you forcibly seizing it?"

Chen Jianfeng suppressed his anger and held up a Jade Slip glowing with red light.

Red Flame Ore?

Ye Tian's heart stirred.

This was a low-grade Ore containing fire-attribute Spiritual Qi. It could be used for refining fire-element Magical Artifacts or assisting in the cultivation of fire-element techniques. For Outer Sect Disciples, it was a decent source of resources.

Wang Mang sneered, picked at his ear, and said with utter disdain, "On what grounds? On the grounds that my fists are bigger!

Chen Jianfeng, don't talk to me about Sect rules. Our Azure Wolf Society has taken a fancy to this mining site. If you're smart, take your people and get lost. Otherwise, don't blame me for being impolite!"

The Azure Wolf Society members behind him also began to jeer, their Aura aggressive.

"You... you people are going too far!"

A young Disciple behind Chen Jianfeng couldn't help but shout in anger.

"Going too far?"

Wang Mang's eyes turned cold as he suddenly took a step forward. The Aura of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage erupted, turning the young Disciple's face pale and forcing him to retreat repeatedly. "Kid, the rules of the outer Sect are that the strong are respected!

If you don't have strength, then obediently admit defeat! If you dare to keep talking, I'll break your legs!"

Seeing this, Chen Jianfeng quickly stood in front of his Junior Brother and said in a heavy voice, "Wang Mang, we can yield a portion of the mining site, but it is absolutely impossible for you to hog it all!"

"Yield a portion? Heh, Chen Jianfeng, who do you think you are?"

Wang Mang grinned savagely. "Today, our Azure Wolf Society is taking this mining site! Whether you agree or not... I'll beat you until you agree!"

As he spoke, he cracked his knuckles, his intent to threaten fully evident.

A good number of Disciples had already gathered around to watch the commotion.

"It's the Azure Wolf Society stealing resources again. How tyrannical!"

"Sigh, Senior Brother Chen Jianfeng is a good person. It's a pity his team's strength is a bit weak; they can't compete."

"Wang Mang is at the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, while Senior Brother Chen Jianfeng is only at the Early Stage of the fifth stage. He might not be a match for him!"

"The Sect doesn't even do anything about it..."

Ye Tian stood on the periphery of the crowd, frowning as he watched everything.

He had a good impression of Chen Jianfeng. This man was upright and loyal. When they first met at Broken Blade Cliff, the man had mistakenly thought Ye Tian's cultivation was low and immediately told him to run, even being willing to risk his life to save a fellow Disciple.

And what he detested most were people like Wang Mang who bullied the weak and feared the strong.

Just as Wang Mang was about to make a move, Ye Tian's voice drifted in from the periphery: "The Red Flame Ore vein was discovered by Senior Brother Chen and his team first, and they have the mining permit Jade Slip. By forcibly seizing it like this, aren't you breaking the Sect rules?"

Everyone was stunned and looked toward the source of the voice. They saw a youth in green robes slowly walking out from the crowd; it was Ye Tian.

"Junior Brother Ye?" Chen Jianfeng was first delighted to see Ye Tian, but then he showed a look of worry. "This matter has nothing to do with you. Leave quickly!"

He knew well how fierce Wang Mang was and did not want to involve Ye Tian.

Wang Mang also recognized Ye Tian. Recently, Ye Tian's reputation had spread, so he had naturally heard of him.

But seeing that Ye Tian's Aura was only at the Peak of the Fourth Level of Yuan Condensation, he immediately scoffed: "I was wondering who it was, so it's you, the kid who had some dumb luck!

What? Wanting to play the hero? With your measly cultivation, you think you're worthy of interfering in my business?"

Ye Tian ignored Wang Mang's clamoring and walked to Chen Jianfeng's side. He glanced at the permit Jade Slip in his hand and said calmly, "Senior Brother Chen, there's no need to worry. Against this kind of person, just using words to reason is useless."

Being ignored by Ye Tian, Wang Mang instantly flew into a rage: "Kid, you're looking for death!"

He stopped wasting words and swung his fist toward Ye Tian's face!

The fist carried fire-element true essence, scalding and hot; it was indeed impressive. Clearly, he wanted to establish his dominance in one move and make an example out of him!

This punch was fast and powerful. If an ordinary Disciple of the fourth level of Ningyuan were hit, they would be crippled if not killed!

"Junior Brother Ye, watch out!"

Chen Jianfeng cried out, but it was too late to intervene.

The surrounding Disciples also let out cries of alarm, and some even closed their eyes, unable to bear the sight of Ye Tian being sent flying by the punch.

However, facing this sharp strike, Ye Tian stood his ground without dodging or evading.

Only when the wind from the punch drew near did his body seem to shift slowly to the side, yet he easily avoided it.

At the same time, his right hand's five fingers slightly spread, grabbing toward Wang Mang's wrist.

In the eyes of the onlookers, this was simply like a mantis trying to stop a carriage!

The savage grin on Wang Mang's face grew wider.

But in the next moment, his smile froze!

A soft sound was heard!

Ye Tian's fingers were like pincers, instantly locking onto Wang Mang's wrist!

The terrifying pressure from his fingers caused that violent punch force to dissipate instantly!

Wang Mang only felt his wrist tighten as an unshakeable force surged through. His entire arm suddenly went limp and numb, and his momentum came to an abrupt halt!

He desperately channeled his true essence, trying to break free, but found that the other's fingers did not budge an inch!

"What!"

Wang Mang's face changed!

His full-strength punch at the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage was actually caught so effortlessly by a kid at the fourth level of Ningyuan?

This was simply impossible!

Before he could react, Ye Tian's wrist gave a gentle shake, and a clever force transmitted through!

"Crack!"

The bone fractured!

"Ah!"

Wang Mang screamed in pain, his face turning much paler instantly. His entire body was pulled by the massive force, causing him to stagger forward, nearly falling flat on his face!

Ye Tian released his grip and stood with his hands behind his back, his face showing no emotion. "Now, can we reason?"

Everyone stared at this scene in dumbfounded silence, their minds completely blank!

Wang Mang, at the Late Stage of the Ningyuan Fifth Stage, was actually subdued in one move by Ye Tian at the fourth level of Ningyuan?

This... this was simply a fantasy!

Chen Jianfeng and the Disciples of his team had their mouths wide open, unable to close them for a long time.

They knew Ye Tian's strength was impressive and had seen his decisiveness when killing, but they hadn't expected him to be strong to this extent!

The Azure Wolf Society members Wang Mang had brought were also frightened pale, standing in place and not daring to move.

Wang Mang was shocked and furious, pained and afraid. As he looked into Ye Tian's eyes, a chill rose from the bottom of his heart.

He finally realized that he had kicked a steel plate!

This kid had definitely hidden his strength!

"You... you..."

Wang Mang pointed at Ye Tian, his lips trembling, but he couldn't say a single harsh word.

Ye Tian didn't bother wasting more words with him. His gaze swept over the Azure Wolf Society members, and his voice turned slightly cold: "Get lost. If you dare to come here to cause trouble again, it won't just be a wrist that gets broken."

Hearing Ye Tian's words, those people quickly helped Wang Mang up and fled at light speed, not daring to delay for even a second.

Only after the people from the Azure Wolf Society disappeared at the end of the mountain path did the surrounding Disciples erupt into a roar of discussion.

"My god! Ye Tian is too strong!"

"The fourth level of Ningyuan crushing the fifth stage? This... this is simply a monster!"

"Let's see who dares to bully us Disciples without backings in the future!"

Chen Jianfeng stepped forward and excitedly grabbed Ye Tian's hand. "Junior Brother Ye... thanks to you this time! I owe you another favor!"

Ye Tian smiled slightly. "Senior Brother Chen, you're too polite. We are all fellow Disciples; we should help each other. You can mine the site with peace of mind."