49: Chapter 49: Song Yan: Head-on confrontation, I'll take off your layers

Chapter 49: Song Yan: Going head-to-head, it's not a problem to peel off a layer of his skin!

"Emperor Yang, rules are made by people. Song Yan's talent is outstanding, so making an exception once is not out of the question."

Sect Leader Yin tried to persuade Emperor Yang. Emperor Yang glanced at Song Yan and then retorted:

"Outstanding talent? Sect Leader Yin, have you ever seen this Sect make an exception for Gu Shengge?"

Upon hearing this, Sect Leader Yin was momentarily speechless.

When it came to talent, who in the Dao Sect was stronger than Gu Shengge? Emperor Yang had never made an exception for him, let alone a mere Song Yan.

Song Yan felt Emperor Yang's "disdainful" gaze and immediately felt belittled. On the surface, he remained calm, but inwardly, he was furious.

"Hmph! That guy surnamed Gu just cultivated ten years earlier than me. I reached the Golden Core realm in just five years, and it's a first-grade Golden Core. Isn't that stronger than him?!"

"Even if that guy surnamed Gu's cultivation is stronger than mine, so what? If we really go head-to-head, peeling off a layer of his skin won't be a problem!"

Gu Shengge listened to Song Yan's thoughts, a slight smile playing on his lips, barely suppressing his laughter.

A mere Golden Core Cultivator, let alone harming him, couldn't even get close to him. Yet he spoke of going head-to-head and peeling off a layer of his skin. It was truly laughable.

Gu Shengge felt that Song Yan wasn't cultivating the Dao of Fire, but rather the Dao of Confidence; he was overly confident.

Seeing that Emperor Yang was unwilling to let him participate in the Dao Ancient Trial, Song Yan stepped forward two paces, an arrogant expression on his Face, and proposed loudly:

"Sect Master, since the rules cannot be broken, why not change the method? I will issue a challenge to the Disciples participating in the trial. If I win, I will replace him in the trial, how about that?"

After speaking, Song Yan felt he was too clever.

As long as he casually defeated a trial Disciple, he would not only gain qualification for the trial but also establish his prestige. It was simply killing two birds with one stone.

"The roster of Dao Ancient Trial Disciples has been set. This Sect will not change it again. Wait for next time."

Unexpectedly, Emperor Yang did not play by Song Yan's expectations. He directly rejected his request, giving him no opportunity at all.

The Disciples who could participate in the Dao Ancient Trial had all gone through the Sect's selection, overcoming obstacles to earn their spots.

Song Yan did not participate in the Sect's selection, yet he wanted to obtain qualification by directly challenging a trial Disciple.

Dream on!

This action, in Emperor Yang's eyes, was clearly an attempt to take shortcuts.

Even if someone voluntarily gave their trial qualification to Song Yan today, Emperor Yang would not let him participate.

Upon hearing this, Song Yan almost lost control of his facial expression.

"Damn it! What does this old geezer mean?! Is he targeting me?! Is it because he sees my outstanding talent and that Sister Xi Luoyao values me, so he wants to suppress me?! Big deal, I'll go head-to-head with him. Let's see how I peel off a layer of his skin!"

Listening to Song Yan's curses in his heart, Gu Shengge frowned slightly.

Before he could act, Emperor Yang keenly noticed the change in Song Yan's eyes and felt displeased. His finger, resting on the armrest of his throne, moved slightly, and a majestic pressure, targeting only Song Yan, was suddenly released.

With a thud, before Song Yan could react, he was suppressed on the spot by this Celestial Being's pressure.

"Do you have an opinion on this Sect's words?"

Emperor Yang looked down coldly at Song Yan, his voice chilling, like the frost from the Nine Nether Cold Abyss, causing the Sect Leader Hall to be covered in a layer of frost.

Song Yan lay sprawled on the ground like a dead dog. He felt as if every inch of his flesh and every bone in his body were about to be crushed. The pain made him instinctively let out a wail.

Seeing Emperor Yang suddenly exert pressure, Sect Leader Yin quickly acted to dissipate the pressure on Song Yan.

She was very displeased with Emperor Yang's action and coldly rebuked him:

"Mu Qianyang, what do you mean? If you don't agree, then so be it, but you even attacked a Disciple!"

"What, do you think the Qiankun Taoist Sect is your personal domain?! This Sect is also a Sect Master and also has the authority to decide the trial candidates."

"Song Yan must participate in this Dao Ancient Trial. This is not asking for your opinion; it is informing you."

Being called by his full name, Emperor Yang's expression darkened, and he became even more puzzled.

He and Sect Leader Yin had been together for hundreds of years. Although they were not Dao Companions, they were close friends.

Now, Xi Luoyao was actually rebuking him for a Disciple, making him lose Face in public.

If there was no problem here, Emperor Yang would definitely not believe it.

Sect Leader Yin flashed to Song Yan's side, helped him up from the ground, glanced at Gu Shengge again before transforming into a streak of spiritual light and flying away.

Gu Shengge, who had been glanced at, felt inexplicable. What did this have to do with him?

Throughout the entire process, he hadn't said a single word.

Suddenly, Gu Shengge thought of something else.

He had forgotten to use the Great Fortune Art to check Song Yan's Luck. Although his name didn't contain 'Fan,' 'Chen,' 'Dust,' nor was he from the four great surnames.

However, from the memories extracted by the Great Mind Technique, this guy's experiences were quite similar to those of a 'waste-to-hero' protagonist, making it highly probable that he was a Son of Destiny with profound Luck.

But, what if he was a Son of Destiny? If he dared to scheme against him, he would still kill him!

If it weren't for the Sect Master being present, the moment he detected Song Yan's scheme against him, he would have already acted.

"You may all withdraw. Rest assured, this Sect will not allow your trial qualifications to be replaced."

In the hall, Emperor Yang waved his hand, signaling Gu Shengge and the others to withdraw.

Gu Shengge and the others bowed and left the Sect Leader Hall together.

Just after coming out and before walking a few steps, Ran Nanshan called out to Gu Shengge.

"Dao Child, do you need me to teach that Song Yan a lesson for you, to let that guy know what rules are?"

Looking at the burly man who wanted to curry favor with him, Gu Shengge smiled slightly and said gently:

"No need. After all, we are fellow Disciples. There's no need to resort to violence for such a small matter. We are about to participate in the trial, so it's better not to create extra trouble."

He wasn't some Demonic Path villain, nor did he like to rely on others. Dealing with unpleasant people and enemies by himself was far more satisfying than letting others do it.

"Understood, Dao Child."

Ran Nanshan nodded. Since the Dao Child had said not to bother Song Yan, it was better not to create extra trouble.

At the same time, at Myriad Kun Peak.

Sect Leader Yin brought Song Yan back to her spiritual Peak and fed him a Medicinal Pill for healing.

Under the restorative power of the Medicinal Pill, Song Yan gradually recovered. He looked at the caring Sect Leader Yin, an apologetic expression on his Face.

"Sister Xi Luoyao, I'm sorry, I disgraced you."

"This is not your fault. It's that Mu Qianyang who is too autocratic. Don't worry, there will definitely be a spot for you in the Dao Ancient Trial."

Sect Leader Yin assured Song Yan. Song Yan nodded, a smile on his Face, but inwardly, he was cursing Emperor Yang.

So what if he's a Nascent Divinity Celestial Being? At worst, I'll go head-to-head with him. It's not a problem to peel off a layer of his skin!

Song Yan immediately communicated with the old granny in the ring: "Revered Master, can we defeat Mu Qianyang if we join forces?"

"Yes, but the Qiankun Taoist Sect has a Refining Void Reverent overseeing it. If this Revered Master were at her Peak, she could destroy it with a wave of her hand, but not now. After participating in the Dao Ancient Trial and obtaining that Divine Ability left by the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard, let alone a Refining Void Reverent, even a Dao Integration Grand Power would not be your opponent."

Upon hearing this, Song Yan became even more curious about the Divine Ability mentioned by the old granny in the ring and quickly pressed:

"Revered Master, what exactly is that Divine Ability from the Forgotten River Holy Courtyard? What makes you praise it so highly?"

"The strongest offensive Divine Ability in history. Once you obtain it, you'll know how powerful it is."

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