Chapter 423 Rotten Sweet Potatoes and Stinky Bird Eggs

Hearing Yan Chu's words, those present nodded in agreement.

Many Divine Abilities have lower-tier martial arts, such as the Seven Limits of Heaven-Swallowing and Earth-Destroying mastered by Yan Chu.

These seven sword techniques, when practiced to the Perfection Realm, all transform into Divine Abilities.

Before reaching Perfection, each sword technique also possesses the power to destroy heaven and earth, but they are not Divine Abilities; they cannot transform into true landslides, tsunamis, earth fissures, or storms as they do now.

Sword techniques before Perfection are the lower-tier martial arts of Divine Abilities.

As an outsider, how could Meng Lingze know more than a True Disciple of the Sect?

After the demonstration a moment ago, coupled with Yan Chu's introduction of the Qiong Heaven Region and the Cold Ice Holy Sect, many people were deeply convinced of his identity.

"Oh, it seems I am the one who is ill-informed!"

Meng Lingze smiled indifferently and then spoke again:

"Just now I heard Fellow Daoists say that Fellow Daoist Kang's 'Frost Cold Long River' ultimate art has an Aura as thick and long as a surging great river, with frost spreading forth, pressing forward without retreat."

"Presumably the legendary Ice Age Divine Ability is even more extraordinary."

"I wonder if Fellow Daoist Kang could demonstrate it for everyone present?"

Upon hearing this, many people present showed interest.

As practitioners, everyone is naturally willing to witness various wondrous Divine Ability ultimate arts, as this might allow them to verify what they have learned and gain some insights themselves.

But Yan Chu did not respond to the other party's words, only lowered his head to play with the wine cup in his hand, as if he hadn't heard.

Seeing this, a bit more of a smile appeared in the depths of Meng Lingze's eyes, his gaze slowly lingering on Yan Chu, like a cat playing with a mouse.

That trace of suspicion also seemed to be confirmed, and the smile at the corners of his mouth became playful:

"What, is Fellow Daoist Kang unwilling to demonstrate?"

"Or is it that... you don't actually know that Ice Age Divine Ability, or perhaps... your background is fake?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the eyes of many people present began to flicker slightly.

Yan Chu's background was already somewhat in doubt; although the other party had given a reasonable explanation just now, there were still some flaws in certain places.

For example, for a Divine Ability Realm expert capable of overcoming the Heavenly Tribulation, such talent should be top-tier even in the Cold Ice Holy Sect. How could there be no protector by his side?

Some questions cannot bear deep thought; once deeply thought about, one would discover quite a few flaws.

After a moment of silence, City Lord Yu Chongyue, who was at the head, spoke up to smooth things over for Yan Chu:

"Fellow Daoist Kang was invited by us personally. We have our own considerations regarding his identity and background. It would be best if Fellow Daoist Meng did not continue to make things difficult for Fellow Daoist Kang."

"Hahaha! The City Lord is right!"

Meng Lingze waved the folding fan in his hand, his smile unfathomable:

"I am also considering it for everyone, lest you reject those of us who are truly good friends, the Five Friends of Yunling, and instead welcome some bad guests."

This was already a naked provocation.

Seeing that Yan Chu was still in that state, sitting idly behind the table playing with his wine cup, others couldn't help but frown.

Even the two Old Ancestors of the noble families, Liu Jiupo and Chen Jing, were the same.

Normal young Prodigies all have their pride; most would retaliate when provoked, after all, they have the backing of a Sect.

But looking at Yan Chu's appearance, did he intend to just swallow this insult?

This made everyone present begin to doubt his identity.

Perhaps as Meng Lingze said, the other party was a fake Cold Ice Holy Sect Disciple, and why he would falsely use the name of the Cold Ice Holy Sect to come to Yunqi City was worth careful consideration.

Just when everyone thought this matter would pass and planned to find an excuse to drive Yan Chu out of Yunqi City later, Yan Chu finally put down the wine cup in his hand and said lazily:

"Where did such a rotten sweet potato and stinking bird egg come from?"

"Whether I know the Ice Age Divine Ability, or whether I come from the Cold Ice Holy Sect—is that for others to question, or for you to question?"

Everyone was stunned again.

In this short period of time, everyone's thoughts were truly rising and falling, fluctuating wildly.

They didn't expect Yan Chu to say such things.

"Fellow Daoist Kang..."

Pan Yun stared blankly at Yan Chu.

The Five Friends of Yunling were a heavy mountain in the hearts of everyone present.

They couldn't beat them, and they couldn't drive them away.

Even if they could talk back a little, it was painless.

The Fourth Brother of that group, who was like a mad dog, killed the maid and servants of the City Lord's mansion at will, and City Lord Yu Chongyue had to swallow it.

As a result, Yan Chu was now directly cursing.

And at the core strategist of the five.

This made many people who felt stifled feel a sense of relief, while at the same time preparing for bloodshed on the spot, moving their bottoms away from Yan Chu quietly.

The Five Friends of Yunling didn't care whether you were a Prodigy Disciple of a large Sect.

They relied on the Biluo Sect and always acted without scruples; it wasn't as if they hadn't killed Disciples of large Sects before, and they remained unscathed.

Meng Lingze was momentarily dazed. When he came to his senses, the smile on his face instantly became sinister and full of malice:

"Good, good, good!! I am a rotten sweet potato and stinking bird egg. This is the first time someone has dared to say that to me!!"

"Hahahaha!!"

Hou Yu, the fourth of the five, laughed loudly:

"Third Brother, Third Brother, what did I say? You only know how to use your tongue all day long, what use can that have?"

"Only fists and blood can make people submit!"

The others among the five also had expressions of watching a good show.

The five completely ignored everyone present, which made the local practitioners of Yunqi City feel both stifled and helpless.

"Fourth Brother is right. Sometimes, one still needs to see blood to let people know that I, Meng Lingze, am not to be trifled with."

This sentence was spoken through gritted teeth.

A snake-like sinister Aura rose from his body, and everyone present felt a chill rise from the soles of their feet, striking straight at their spirits.

The entire City Lord's mansion was shrouded in this Aura.

Some people were already greasing their feet, wanting to slip away immediately.

Whoosh!

City Lord Yu Chongyue stood up abruptly, purple light surging around him, his Aura lofty and heavy, warning Meng Lingze:

"Fellow Daoist Meng, Fellow Daoist Kang is a guest invited by me! You are not allowed to make a move in the City Lord's mansion!"

"Otherwise, I will definitely report it to the Ziyun Sect!"

The Aura on Meng Lingze was still rising, strands of it surrounding the entire City Lord's mansion, his tone indifferent:

"City Lord Yu, don't use the Ziyun Sect to scare me!"

"At worst, I'll smash the City Lord's mansion, and I'll rebuild a better one for you later."

"If I don't chop this kid into ten thousand pieces today, how can I, Meng, continue to hang around the Five Cloud Ridges in the future?"

"You—"

Yu Chongyue's face turned angry, his fists clenched tightly.

With a whoosh, Jiang Heng, the leader of the Five Friends of Yunling, flashed in front of Yu Chongyue and warned him coldly:

"City Lord Yu, there's no entertainment at today's banquet anyway. Why not let Third Brother liven things up for everyone first? Everyone can just watch a good show with peace of mind."

At the same time, the other three also slowly stood up, scanning the whole venue arrogantly.

Everyone dared not meet their eyes.

Naturally, they dared not step forward to help, and didn't even dare to speak a word for Yan Chu.