277: Dissatisfied

Lu Xingchen chuckled and said, “Alright!”

Peak Master Li Changbai said in a deep voice, “That Eighth-Rank Sect is called Yinkui Sect, known for refining Puppets, and specializes in outnumbering opponents. The person leading them is Wang Defa, the Vice Sect Master of the Yinkui Sect.”

“When he fought with Peak Master Li Yuan, he brought two Martial Venerable Realm Puppets with him. Outnumbered, Peak Master Li Yuan was put in a precarious situation.”

Lu Xingchen nodded slightly and softly said, “Understood. The day for Peak Master Li Yuan’s revenge will not be too far off.”

Li Changbai chuckled and said, “I know you have a sense of propriety, so I won’t say more. Let’s go, I’ll take you to the Sect Plaza.”

In the Sect Plaza, 98 Disciples of Lingyuan Peak and Three Elders were already waiting.

Before Lu Xingchen arrived, they had already started discussing amongst themselves.

“Have you heard? Our Lingyuan Peak has a new Peak Master, and this Peak Master has a significant background – he’s the Old Sect Master’s fourth Personal Disciple!”

“I know, I know. His name is Lu Dazhuang, right? Elder Li Jia informed me yesterday. To be valued by the Old Sect Master and taken as a Personal Disciple, his strength must be quite good, right?”

“Not necessarily. A fellow Disciple from Spirit Medicine Peak chatted with me yesterday. Peak Master Xu Qing said that this Lu Dazhuang is only 20 years old, and his Realm is only Martial Ancestor. His coming to our Lingyuan Peak isn’t like he’s here to handle affairs; it’s more like he’s here to gain experience.”

“Huh? Only 20 years old? He’s not even as old as I am. A person like that would have to respectfully call me ‘Big Brother’ when he sees me. What qualifications does he have to be the Peak Master of Lingyuan Peak?”

“I don’t know. But this is the Sect Master’s personal appointment. The Sect Master has always been fair and just, treating everyone equally, so he shouldn’t be doing anything nepotistic, right?”

“Who knows? How could we understand the affairs of these important figures?”

Among the crowd, a white-robed youth stood with his sword, at the very center, surrounded by others like stars around the moon.

He was the Saint of Lingyuan Peak, Li Yuechang.

The rules of the Lingyun Sect were set by the Old Sect Master; there could only be a total of nine Saints, one for each Peak.

In other words, this Li Yuechang was the top Disciple of Lingyuan Peak, with strength comparable to an Elder.

It was not surprising that he received such treatment.

Hearing the discussions of the surrounding Disciples, Li Yuechang frowned slightly.

Lu Dazhuang, huh?

A person with connections.

If he didn’t have the strength, he would absolutely not acknowledge his identity as Peak Master.

As the Saint of Lingyuan Peak, he had to be responsible for these Junior Brothers and Junior Sisters, and even more so, he couldn’t let the deceased Peak Master Li Yuan be shamed.

A Peak Master without ability would plunge the entire Lingyuan Peak into a difficult situation!

A quarter of an hour later, Lu Xingchen and Li Changbai finally walked into the Sect Plaza.

Li Changbai loudly announced, “Everyone, this is our Lingyuan Peak’s new Peak Master, and also my Junior Brother, Lu Dazhuang! From now on, all affairs of Lingyuan Peak will be entirely handled by Lu Dazhuang.”

Hearing this, everyone in the entire Sect Plaza looked at Lu Xingchen with a peculiar gaze.

The Three Elders were the first to cup their hands and bow to Lu Xingchen, solemnly saying, “Greetings, Peak Master!”

With the Three Elders leading, the other Disciples also followed, cupping their hands and bowing, their greetings continuously echoing throughout the Sect Plaza.

Only one person remained, still standing with his sword, lazily not moving.

Seeing this, Li Changbai frowned.

He had, of course, heard of this Saint of Lingyuan Peak, and he admired him greatly.

Li Yuechang was Li Yuan’s Personal Disciple, and he showed signs of surpassing his master.

At a young age, he had already achieved a Breakthrough to Martial Ancestor, and his Soul Power had reached the Late Spirit Realm, making his combat strength comparable to an Elder.

During that Secret Realm expedition, it was precisely because he killed a Saint of the Yinkui Sect that Wang Defa became enraged, not hesitating to violate the rules to ambush and kill the Lingyun Sect Disciples who entered the Secret Realm.

Although no one in the Sect blamed him, he remained deeply troubled by Li Yuan’s death, unable to let go, truly a pitiable person.

But this was not a reason for him to disrespect his superiors.

Li Changbai said in a deep voice, “Li Yuechang, why do you not bow when you see the Peak Master?”

Li Yuechang gripped his longsword and said indifferently, “I haven’t confirmed if he is qualified to be the Peak Master of Lingyuan Peak.”

Upon hearing this, Li Changbai frowned again, about to scold him.

However, Lu Xingchen raised his hand to stop him, smiling as he said, “Senior Brother, let me handle this! You can help me for a while, but you can’t help me for a lifetime.”

Li Changbai nodded slightly, “You’re right. Junior Brother, I’m leaving this to you. If you can’t handle it, I’ll step in. Don’t resent Li Yuechang too much; he’s not bad by nature.”

Lu Xingchen looked at Li Yuechang and chuckled, “Li Yuechang, is it? Let me introduce myself!”

He looked at the top of Li Yuechang’s head, Three-Star Martial Ancestor.

Although his Realm was lower than his own, he was still one of the best among the Disciples.

Moreover, the advantage of the Lingyun Sect lay in Word Spirit Power, so Li Yuechang’s true strength definitely exceeded Three-Star Martial Ancestor.

And he looked very young, only a few years older than himself, truly a Martial Dao Genius.

But Lu Xingchen was not afraid in the slightest.

If he was not convinced, then he would beat him until he was!

Li Yuechang said indifferently, “Li Yuechang, 23 years old, Three-Star Martial Ancestor, Saint of Lingyuan Peak, Personal Disciple of Peak Master Li Yuan.”

When he spoke these words, the surrounding Disciples all looked at him with awe, and even Li Changbai showed some appreciation.

Because his words were simply too perfect!

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “How do you intend to confirm whether I am qualified to become the Peak Master of Lingyuan Peak?”

Li Yuechang said indifferently, “It’s simple. We fight a match. If you can defeat me, I will submit to you. Lu Dazhuang, do you dare?”

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “What is there to not dare?”

Li Yuechang said indifferently, “Young in age, but your spirit is quite good. I just don’t know if you truly have the ability. Peak Master Li Changbai, please bear witness.”

Li Changbai chuckled, “No problem. As a Personal Disciple of the Old Sect Master, I hereby promise that if Lu Dazhuang loses, his appointment as Peak Master will be revoked.”

Li Changbai was not at all worried about this battle.

Because Lu Dazhuang truly had the strength to become a Peak Master. Since he could fight Peak Master Xu Qing to a draw, there was no reason he couldn’t defeat a Saint.

Now, it wasn’t about whether he could win, but whether he could win beautifully.

Lu Xingchen chuckled, “Please, everyone, make some space for Li Yuechang and me to fight.”

Everyone scattered, creating an open space in the center of the Plaza.

As they moved, discussions rose and fell.

“Wow, Senior Brother Li is so fierce, he actually dares to speak to Lu Dazhuang like that!”

“Senior Brother Li has always been like this; he doesn’t look at status or position, only strength.”

“His actions are also for the safety of our Lingyuan Peak. If Lu Dazhuang truly is a good-for-nothing, then we’re finished.”

“Who do you think will win, Lu Dazhuang or Li Yuechang?”