179: Chapter 179 Attention from the True Disciples

Xiao Chen, Wang Meng, and Zhao Wuyou were repelled by Ye Tian in full view of everyone; especially that bleeding black hole on Zhao Wuyou's shoulder, it stung their pride.

The surrounding Inner Sect seniors, who previously had mocking looks, were now silent, their gazes toward Ye Tian filled with a hint of wariness.

"Junior Brother Ye... good, good skills!"

Xiao Chen’s face was ashen as he forced the words through gritted teeth.

He gripped his Goose-Feather Saber tightly, but in the end, he didn't dare to make another move.

Today's defeat was a complete loss of face; to continue pestering would only lead to further humiliation.

Wang Meng clutched his still-aching abdomen and glared fiercely at Ye Tian, but he couldn't even speak.

Zhao Wuyou’s face was even paler; the intense pain in his shoulder made his whole body go cold. He gave Ye Tian a deep look, which held a hint of fear alongside the resentment.

The three of them no longer had the face to stay and left miserably with the dozen or so Inner Sect Disciples.

With the departure of Xiao Chen and the others, the atmosphere eased slightly.

However, complex emotions spread through the hearts of the seven newly promoted Prodigies.

Lei Zhen walked up to Ye Tian; in his usually confident eyes, there was now one less trace of invincibility.

He slapped Ye Tian heavily on the shoulder and said with great solemnity, "Junior Brother Ye, today... thank you!"

A thousand words were condensed into this most direct expression of gratitude.

If not for Ye Tian, the humiliation they would have suffered today would be unimaginable.

Luo Qiushui also stepped forward, her cold face showing a rare ripple of emotion. She bowed slightly to Ye Tian: "Junior Brother Ye, I, Luo Qiushui, will remember this favor."

Though she was a woman of few words, this gesture said everything.

Shi Gandang scratched his short hair and roared, "Junior Brother Ye, you're awesome! I'm convinced! From now on in the Inner Sect, I, Shi Gandang, acknowledge you!"

He had a straightforward personality; if he admired someone, he admired them.

Lie Yang’s eyes burned with the fire of excitement as he laughed loudly, "Hahaha! Refreshing! Truly refreshing! Junior Brother Ye, you’ve truly vented our frustrations for us new Disciples! Let's see who dares to look down on us in the future!"

Liu Jingtao’s expression was complex. He had once seen Ye Tian as a rival and even held some resentment, but today's events made him realize that the gap between them was already like a chasm.

He cupped his hands in a salute, his tone tinged with bitterness: "Junior Brother Ye, I am impressed."

Han Bing and Mo Ling also whispered their thanks, the brilliance in their beautiful eyes having faded from before.

Seeing these Prodigies, who were once arrogant and influential in the Outer Sect, reduced to this state, Ye Tian also felt quite moved.

He returned the salute and said calmly, "Senior Brothers and Senior Sisters, you are being too kind.

We entered the Sect at the same time; it is only natural that we support each other.

The Inner Sect's waters are deep. In the future, we must work together to gain a solid foothold."

He knew that no matter how strong an individual was, there would inevitably be things they couldn't handle. Only by uniting these talented fellow Disciples could they deal with more complex situations.

Hearing this, everyone nodded.

As the afterglow of the setting sun fell upon the mountain range, the storm temporarily subsided, but everyone knew this was only the beginning.

...

Meanwhile, atop the seven main peaks of the mountain range that symbolized the highest glory of the Inner Sect, several figures who had quietly left earlier were now kneeling tremblingly in different places, reporting everything that had just happened at the foot of the mountain to beings shrouded in light, shadows, or mist.

The Aura emanating from these beings was unfathomable!

They were the true kings among the Inner Sect Disciples—the seven True Disciples!

Tianxuan Peak, a place where the sound of swords rang clear.

A Disciple knelt on one knee outside an Immortal Cave surrounded by Sword Qi, his voice trembling: "...Reporting to Eldest Senior Sister, that Ye Tian defeated Xiao Chen, Wang Meng, and Zhao Wuyou within nine moves by breaking a saber with a finger, shaking power with a punch, and subduing movement with stillness. He himself... did not move an inch!"

Inside the Immortal Cave, a slender figure stood with her back to the entrance, her fingertips lightly stroking an ancient sword that flickered with cold light. Hearing this, her movements paused slightly, and her cold voice rang out like a sword's hum: "Five Elements circulation, Delusion-Breaking Finger Technique... interesting.

It seems there is another interesting competitor for the spots to meditate at the Sword Wall."

Sword Intent swirled around her, and her Aura was sharp!

Tianji Peak, surrounded by Formation runes.

A Disciple knelt on a plaza covered in profound carvings, describing in detail Ye Tian's exquisite use of power and timing when neutralizing various attacks.

In the center of the plaza, a figure shrouded in a hazy glow was tracing a complex Formation diagram in the air. Upon hearing the report, the flowing light at their fingertips flickered slightly before returning to normal. A young voice filled with curiosity sounded: "Oh?

Such keen insight into energy structures?

Could he possess Spirit Pupils?

He is worth investigating.

Keep an eye on his next moves."

This person's Aura was ethereal, and their attainment in Formations was extremely high.

Tianquan Peak, filled with the scent of books.

A Disciple reported respectfully outside a small pavilion in a corner of the Scripture Pavilion.

In the pavilion, a refined figure in green robes was holding an ancient book. Upon hearing the news, he slowly put down the scroll, revealing a face as warm as jade, his eyes flashing with wisdom: "First level of the True Martial realm, yet overpowering the third level. Such a solid Foundation is rare in this world.

Sect records mention several special Physiques or Cultivation Techniques from ancient times that might have such an effect.

This boy might be related to some lost Legacy.

Pay close attention to the patterns of his Cultivation Techniques."

His Aura was deep, and he was broad-minded and knowledgeable.

Yuheng Peak, where blood and Qi burned like a furnace.

A Disciple knelt at the edge of the Martial Arts Arena, which had been blasted by immense force, focusing on the description of Ye Tian's head-on clash with Wang Meng and his powerful Physical Body's counter-shock force.

In the arena, a sturdy figure was hammering a piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Cold Iron. Hearing the report, he stopped his movements and let out a heavy laugh: "Hahaha!

Good!

A Physical Body with enough kick!

He’s a good seed for Body Refining!

Much stronger than that trash Wang Meng!

When I get the chance, I’ll personally test his mettle!"

His voice was like a great bell, and his blood and Qi were majestic.

Kaiyang Peak, where the Aura of thunder and fire was restless.

When the Disciple reported, they highlighted the sharp Aura that Ye Tian occasionally burst forth with and the finger strike that finally defeated Zhao Wuyou.

Inside a palace at the peak where lightning faintly flickered, a figure wrapped in lightning snorted coldly: "Hmph!

Showing off too much, not knowing how to be restrained!

A mere first-level True Martial realm, and he dares to be so flamboyant?

I'm afraid he won't live long!

However... that finger technique does have some merit."

His Aura was violent, and lightning flickered around him.

Yaoguang Peak, where clouds and mist were ethereal, like a dream or illusion.

The reporting Disciple couldn't even be sure where they were kneeling, only feeling their voice echoing in the mist.

A lazy and somewhat charming woman's voice rang out softly: "Oh?

He managed to make that fellow Zhao Wuyou, who likes to hide in shadows, suffer such a big loss?

It seems his movement techniques and insight are both extraordinary.

I'm starting to get a little interested in him. He might be a good playmate..."

This woman's laughter was light, and her Aura was mysterious and unpredictable.

Tianshu Peak, where the sea of clouds was lofty and detached from the world.

Unlike the other six peaks, the ancient palace atop Tianshu Peak was silent.

A Core Disciple stood at the edge of the plaza in front of the palace, respectfully transmitting information via Divine Thought toward the tightly closed palace doors.

Elder Tianshu was not the only one inside the palace.

Seated below the Elder was a young man in simple gray robes, whose Aura blended into the surrounding sea of clouds.

His face was ordinary, but his eyes were as deep as the birth and death of stars.

After hearing the report, Elder Tianshu's face remained as calm as a still well, showing no emotion.

The gray-robed man, however, slowly opened his eyes. In them, there was no Battle Intent or calculation, only a tranquility that saw through all things.

"The rotation of the Five Elements, nearly approaching the Dao.

What this boy cultivates is no ordinary technique.

Tianshu Peak might not be so lonely anymore."

Having spoken, he closed his eyes again, his Aura returning to silence.

He was the only True Disciple of Tianshu Peak, Yun Wuji, the most transcendent existence among the seven True Disciples.

These seven were the peerless prodigies who sat at the very top of the Inner Sect's Heavenly Ranking and held the status of True Disciples!

They usually cultivated in seclusion atop their respective main peaks and rarely bothered with Inner Sect affairs.

Yet, because of Ye Tian's special status as the closed-door Disciple of Elder Tianshu, these prodigies began to pay attention to him.

Ye Tian knew nothing of this. He was currently in his Immortal Cave, holding a bamboo scroll with a look of distress on his face."}],