53: Chapter 53 Elephant Armor Sect, Elder's Decree

Ten miles outside the western suburbs of Element City.

On this desolate plain, a magnificent complex of buildings stood tall.

Walls three zhang high were constructed from uniform grey-white boulders.

Seen from afar, it resembled a crouching giant beast.

Ji Xuan followed behind the seven members of the Elephant Armored Academy team, walking along a man-made path.

At the end of the road, two heavy stone gates stood imposingly. On either side of the entrance, a stone-carved Diamond Mammoth stood.

A giant plaque hung above the lintel, with the three large characters for 'Elephant Armored Academy' carved onto it.

"Young Sect Master, how did you get injured!"

The guards at the entrance jogged up to Young Sect Master Huyan Li, speaking anxiously.

Young Sect Master Huyan Li shoved aside the guard who tried to support him, then turned and glared viciously at Ji Xuan:

"Kid, if you regret this now, it's not too late to kneel and apologize to me."

Seeing this, the guards looked warily at Ji Xuan, who stood composed in the back.

"Stop the nonsense and let's go in," Ji Xuan said indifferently.

Young Sect Master Huyan Li's expression stiffened; he hadn't expected this kid to be so arrogant even after arriving on his home turf.

What kind of background could this kid possibly have?

He completely disregarded the Elephant Armored Academy, one of the Seven Great Sects.

"Open the gate!"

Young Sect Master Huyan Li snorted coldly and signaled for the guards at the entrance to push open the stone gate.

"Yes, Young Sect Master."

"Rumble—"

The heavy stone gate slowly opened, revealing a massive plaza.

The entire plaza was paved with bluestone slabs, with various training equipment set up around it. Most eye-catching was the massive Diamond Mammoth statue in the center of the plaza.

Many Elephant Armored Academy Disciples were training in the plaza, the sounds of shouting and equipment clashing echoing ceaselessly.

Ji Xuan walked in with a calm expression, his gaze sweeping indifferently across the plaza.

These Elephant Armored Academy Disciples, regardless of gender, were all burly with knotted muscles.

Young Sect Master Huyan Li carefully observed Ji Xuan's reaction, only to find the other party still maintaining that light and breezy demeanor.

This only made him feel more suspicious and uneasy.

An ordinary person would have shown fear upon seeing this scene long ago.

"Follow me."

Young Sect Master Huyan Li suppressed his inner unease and led Ji Xuan across the plaza towards the main hall.

"Young Sect Master."

Disciples along the way bowed to Young Sect Master Huyan Li as they saw him.

Seeing the Young Sect Master bringing along an unfamiliar youth, they all cast curious gazes, sizing up Ji Xuan, but no one dared to step forward and ask.

Ji Xuan walked with his hands behind his back, his gait composed as if he were touring his own backyard.

Just as they were approaching the main hall, an old man walked over with large strides.

He had a burly build and an imposing air even without anger; he was the current Sect Master of the Elephant Armored Academy, Hu Yan Zhen.

Just moments ago, a guard had rushed over to report.

Saying that the Young Sect Master had brought an unfamiliar youth, and that the Young Sect Master was injured.

Now, seeing his grandson's disheveled appearance with his own eyes, Hu Yan Zhen's expression immediately darkened.

"Li'er, what is going on?"

Hu Yan Zhen's voice carried a hint of anger.

"Grandfather!"

Young Sect Master Huyan Li, as if finding his backbone, hurriedly stepped forward and pointed at Ji Xuan:

"It was that kid who attacked me, and he doesn't even show you any respect!"

Hearing this, a cold light flashed in Hu Yan Zhen's eyes. He stared sharply at Ji Xuan, sizing him up carefully.

Seeing that the other party was so young yet remained calm and composed in front of him, a sense of vigilance rose in his heart.

Could it be? Does this kid really have some kind of background...

"Kid, which faction are you from? Why did you injure my grandson?"

Hu Yan Zhen asked in a deep voice, with a hint of probing.

Ji Xuan smiled indifferently:

"Young Sect Master Huyan Li is arrogant and domineering in Element City, bullying men and women. I am teaching him a lesson on behalf of Sect Master Hu Yan Zhen; is there a problem with that?"

Once these words left Ji Xuan's mouth, everyone looked at him in disbelief.

On the turf of the Elephant Armored Academy, saying such things in front of the Sect Master was nothing short of blatant provocation!

"Kid, it is not your place to point fingers at how my grandson conducts himself!"

Hu Yan Zhen's expression turned as dark as water instantly, his Soul Power surging, and a massive Diamond Mammoth Spirit appeared behind him.

Eight spirit rings—two yellow, two purple, four black—rose from beneath his feet, and the terrifying pressure of a Spirit Douluo instantly enveloped the entire area.

Ji Xuan instantly felt a massive force descend upon him, his body trembling, and he let out a muffled groan.

But he quickly steadied himself, a cold sneer curling at the corner of his mouth:

"What, is your Elephant Armored Academy planning to use power to oppress others?"

Seeing that Ji Xuan was still able to remain standing, a trace of surprise flashed in Hu Yan Zhen's eyes, but it was immediately replaced by anger:

"Since you are obsessed and refuse to repent, don't blame this old man for bullying the young!"

Just as Hu Yan Zhen was preparing to strike, Ji Xuan took out a token from his spirit tool.

The token was carved with several lifelike Spirits, gleaming in the sunlight; this was naturally Golden Crocodile's token.

"Sect Master Hu Yan Zhen, do you recognize this item?"

Hu Yan Zhen's movements stopped abruptly, his pupils dilating in shock!

"This... this is the elder token of Spirit Hall!"

Hu Yan Zhen's voice trembled, the Spirit behind him instantly dissipated, and the Aura from before came to an abrupt halt.

The kid before him could actually produce an elder token; he must have a deep connection with some Elder.

Hu Yan Zhen stepped forward quickly and bowed respectfully:

"I did not know of your arrival, my lord! I, Hu Yan Zhen, was blind and offended you; please forgive me!"

This scene left the present Disciples dumbstruck, and Young Sect Master Huyan Li said in terror:

"Grandfather... have you mistaken him for someone else?"

"Slap!"

Hu Yan Zhen slapped Young Sect Master Huyan Li across the face, and a clear palm print instantly appeared on his face.

"Shut up! Why haven't you knelt yet!"

Young Sect Master Huyan Li finally realized the severity of the situation and fell to his knees with a thud.

"My lord, I know I was wrong. I didn't know Shui Binger was your person; I will never go and provoke her again."

Ji Xuan frowned slightly: "Young Sect Master Huyan Li, do you still not understand where you went wrong?"

"I... I shouldn't have used power to bully others, and I shouldn't have been arrogant and domineering..."

Young Sect Master Huyan Li trembled all over and hurriedly corrected himself.

"Young Sect Master Huyan Li, remember this: it is fine to have pride, but you must not commit evil deeds and tarnish the reputation of Spirit Hall, do you understand?!"

"Yes, yes, yes, you are right to reprimand me, my lord," Young Sect Master Huyan Li hurriedly replied.

Ji Xuan looked at Hu Yan Zhen:

"Sect Master Hu Yan Zhen, do not think that just because your Elephant Armored Academy has Spirit Hall as a backer, you can be arrogant and look down on others."

"It is this old man's failure in discipline that allowed this wretch to run amok outside."

Hu Yan Zhen broke out in a cold sweat and hurriedly replied:

"From today on, I will strictly discipline the Disciples and will never let them cause trouble again."

"I hope you can keep your word," Ji Xuan said, putting away the token. "If I hear of similar things again, you will bear the consequences yourself."

Hu Yan Zhen replied repeatedly: "Please rest assured, Elder! I will definitely discipline them strictly!"

Ji Xuan nodded slightly, said nothing more, and turned to walk outside the Sect.

Hu Yan Zhen personally escorted him out, his attitude extremely respectful.

Upon reaching outside the main gate, Ji Xuan said indifferently: "No need to escort me further."

"Safe travels, my lord!" Hu Yan Zhen stopped immediately and bowed his head in salute.

Ji Xuan's feet were suffused with green light, and a long cyan sword condensed out of thin air.

He rose on the sword, his figure turning into a streak of light, disappearing into the horizon in an instant.

The crowd below witnessed this scene, their pupils constricting, faces filled with shock.

Such methods were truly something they had never heard of or seen before.

"Grandfather, who exactly is he..."

Young Sect Master Huyan Li only dared to ask cautiously at this moment.

Hu Yan Zhen let out a long sigh:

"That was an elder token. To be able to hold such a token, his status within Spirit Hall is certainly extraordinary. You nearly brought a great disaster upon the Sect today!"

Young Sect Master Huyan Li's face turned ashen, and he dared not say another word.

"Pass down the order: from today on, if any Sect Disciple actively causes trouble outside, they will be punished according to the Sect rules!"

Hu Yan Zhen instructed the Disciples behind him.

"Yes, Sect Master!"

At this moment, Ji Xuan, already far away, looked back at the direction of the Elephant Armored Academy, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth.

After today's events, the Elephant Armored Academy would surely behave themselves for a while.