47: Chapter 47 The Turmoil at the Outer Gate

"Are you that Chen Ergou who got in through connections?"

The disciple's name was Senior Brother Liu Qing, the head disciple of the Outer Sect, level 25, and the strongest among the Outer Sect disciples. He was tall and thin with handsome features, but there was an arrogance between his brows that made people uncomfortable just looking at him. He had a long sword tucked into his waist, the scabbard inlaid with gems; it was clearly not an ordinary item.

Chen Ergou frowned: "Who are you?"

"I am Senior Brother Liu Qing, the head disciple of the Outer Sect." The disciple said arrogantly, his tone carrying a condescending flavor, "From today on, you are my subordinate. You will wake up at five every morning to clean the courtyard, you are not allowed to sleep before ten at night, and furthermore, all the contribution points you earn must be handed over to me."

Chen Ergou almost laughed out loud.

Did this guy get something wrong?

"Senior Brother Liu," he said slowly, his tone laced with amusement, "Did you get something wrong? I came to the Sword Pavilion to cultivate, not to be your servant."

Senior Brother Liu Qing sneered: "Who do you think you are? A piece of trash who got in through connections, it's already lucky enough that you can gain a foothold in the Outer Sect, and you dare to talk back to me?"

"Trash?" Chen Ergou laughed, "Senior Brother Liu, it seems we haven't fought yet, right? How do you know I'm trash?"

A trace of anger flashed in Senior Brother Liu Qing's eyes: "Fine, since you are seeking death, then I will grant your wish!"

As he spoke, he drew the long sword from his waist. A faint light rose upon the sword body; it was clearly a top-quality weapon.

"Come, let me see how much skill the successor chosen by Junior Uncle Xiao has!"

Chen Ergou also drew his sword: "That's exactly what I intended."

The two of them arrived in the courtyard and stood facing each other.

The surrounding disciples heard the commotion and came over one after another. Some were gloating, some were worried, and others were just there to watch the show.

"Senior Brother Liu is going to fight with the newcomer?"

"Haha, there's a good show to watch!"

"I heard that Chen Ergou is only level 20, and Senior Brother Liu is already level 25. Isn't this just asking for a beating?"

"I heard he got in through connections, holding Junior Uncle Xiao's jade pendant..."

Hearing the discussion around him, the corners of Senior Brother Liu Qing's mouth hooked into a sneer: "Chen Ergou, it's not too late to admit defeat now. Kneel down and kowtow to me three times, and I will spare you."

"Admit defeat?" Chen Ergou shook his head, "In my, Chen Ergou's, dictionary, there is no such word as admitting defeat."

"You're seeking death!"

Senior Brother Liu Qing's figure flashed, and he thrust his sword toward Chen Ergou. This sword strike was extremely fast, carrying fierce sword qi; he clearly held nothing back.

Chen Ergou's pupils shrank, and he hurriedly raised his sword to block.

"Clang!"

The two swords clashed, and Chen Ergou was shaken back several steps. His arm went numb, and the web between his thumb and forefinger ached faintly.

"Level 25, truly powerful." He thought to himself.

But he did not lose heart; instead, he activated [Sky Breaker] and took the initiative to attack.

"Sky Breaker!"

Green light rose on the sword body, and Chen Ergou's attack power instantly increased by 300%.

"What?!" Senior Brother Liu Qing was shocked and hurriedly raised his sword to block.

"Clang!"

This time, Senior Brother Liu Qing was shaken back one step.

"This... what kind of skill is this?!" He widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief.

Chen Ergou did not answer but continued to attack. The two fought in the courtyard, sword qi crisscrossing, and the fight was evenly matched.

"Enough!" A cold shout came, and Mo Wentian's figure appeared at the courtyard entrance.

"Sword Pavilion disciples are forbidden from fighting privately. Do you not know this?"

Senior Brother Liu Qing hurriedly sheathed his sword and said respectfully: "Elder, it was Chen Ergou who provoked me first..."

"Shut up." Mo Wentian looked at him coldly, "I saw with my own eyes that you were the one who made the first move."

Senior Brother Liu Qing's expression changed, and he dared not speak again.

Mo Wentian looked at Chen Ergou, a trace of appreciation flashing in his eyes: "Not bad, to be able to fight to a draw with the level 25 Senior Brother Liu Qing at level 20, Junior Brother Xiao really did not misjudge the person. From today on, Chen Ergou is promoted to an Outer Sect core disciple."

"What?!" Senior Brother Liu Qing widened his eyes, his face full of unwillingness.