Chapter 89
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Chapter 89: Don’t you want to thank Senior Brother Ji?
Xu Sheng’s mouth twitched!
He originally thought Ji Yang merely broke through two levels, but that was just in the Qi Refinement stage, which was not worth worrying about.
However, Ji Yang unexpectedly broke through to the Foundation Establishment stage right before his eyes.
How would others view him if this got out?
"Please accept my sword, junior brother!"
After showing his breakthrough into the Foundation Establishment stage, Ji Yang soared into the air, standing above. Then, a entry-level flying sword appeared in his hand!
Seeing this sword made Xu Sheng tremble with anger!
Ji Yang dared to humiliate him like this!
This left Xu Sheng unable to suppress his inner fury any longer! He shouted:
"So what if you’re in the Foundation Establishment stage! What does Talent Jealousy matter? Watch how I defeat you!"
With that, Xu Sheng’s internal energy surged, and the next moment, a flying sword beside him transformed into a red streak of light, surrounded by blazing flames, shooting straight at Ji Yang’s face!
Facing Xu Sheng’s furious attack, Ji Yang remained calm.
He could have easily used the Thousands of Sword Energies, but Ji Yang still put in some effort to gather his True Essence onto the entry-level flying sword.
Then, with a gentle wave, a massive sword energy slashed toward Xu Sheng!
In this strike, Ji Yang did not hold back, fully displaying the strength expected of someone at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment.
The surrounding disciples stared intently at the battle between the two, eager to see the outcome.
But beneath the dazzling Sword Light, many disciples couldn’t help but close their eyes, afraid to look any longer.
As the Sword Light faded, the disciples opened their eyes to see Xu Sheng, now at the mid Foundation Establishment stage, had been knocked to the ground.
"Thud!"
The sound of his body crashing into the ground jolted the other disciples awake.
"Senior Brother Ji won!"
At that moment, whispers filled the air, though the faces around bore little surprise.
Ji Yang was now at the initial stage of Foundation Establishment, only one realm lower than Xu Sheng.
Moreover, considering Ji Yang’s innate talent, it was reasonable for him to defeat an inner disciple of a higher realm.
Thus, the impact of defeating Xu Sheng was not as intense as when he had just stepped up three realms.
Xu Sheng lay on the ground, his face pale and his meridians in disarray, unable to summon his remaining energy.
With just one strike, he had been heavily injured and was powerless to fight back!
"Thank you, Xu Sheng, for helping me break through! I have no way to repay your great kindness; once you recover, I can strike you with my sword again!"
Hearing this, Xu Sheng trembled, pointing a shaky finger at Ji Yang:
"You…"
Before Xu Sheng could finish his words, a nearby disciple spoke enviously:
"Senior Brother Xu is really lucky! Senior Brother Ji just reached Foundation Establishment and his first kill was him! What a blessing!"
"If he takes another sword from Senior Brother Ji, won’t he become the second person in the Second Slash Realm just like Senior Brother Wuzhen?"
"Exactly! With such good fortune, why hasn’t he thanked Senior Brother Ji yet?"
It was bad enough to be heavily injured, but now he also had to thank Ji Yang!
What an embarrassment!
Hearing the disciples’ words, Xu Sheng trembled all over, his internal energy running amok. He could no longer suppress his injuries and coughed up a mouthful of blood, then collapsed to the ground!
Seeing Xu Sheng faint on the ground, many disciples shook their heads, casting disdainful glances at the unconscious Xu Sheng.
If he didn’t want to thank him, fine, but to pretend to faint!
Where were the others who had been defeated by Senior Brother Ji? They didn’t faint!
This was a typical case of taking advantage and still playing innocent; this person’s character was flawed! Numerous outer disciples had already labeled Xu Sheng.
Ji Yang found their reactions absurd. He heavily injured someone, and they expected that person to thank him.
Besides, he hadn’t even used the Heart Sword!
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Ji, on your Foundation Establishment!"
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Ji, for entering the inner sect!"
Listening to the flattery from the nearby disciples, Ji Yang paused slightly but then gracefully accepted their praises.
As a genius of the sect, he couldn’t be too low-key. Even if he didn’t want to seek trouble, other disciples would always try to challenge him. After all, he was the only one in the sect with Talent Jealousy, known for his strongest aptitude!
Rather than fight across realms, it was better to slightly reveal his abnormal talent since others were not blessed with Talent Jealousy.
However, he couldn’t expose all his realms; he had to keep some trump cards for himself.
Now he was at the Mid Golden Core stage, so the Foundation Establishment issue was no problem!
Ji Yang raised his hand slightly, and the shouts of the other disciples around him stopped!
He spotted Wuzhen in the crowd and spoke:
"Once your realm stabilizes, you may receive another sword!"
Wuzhen’s face flushed at this and he quickly thanked him:
"Thank you, Senior Brother Ji!"
"Senior Brother Ji’s great kindness, I have no way to repay!"
Ji Yang smiled and nodded, not waiting for others to speak before flying away.
This feeling seemed quite nice.
However, he was worried that Ye Wuchen might come looking for him if he lingered too long.
"By the way, remember to take this junior brother Xu back!"
As he left, Ji Yang made sure to say this. He had not held back with that last sword; Xu Sheng would likely be unable to cultivate for a while.
"Senior Brother Ji is so generous! I feel ashamed!"
"Yes, Senior Brother Xu was also quite lucky!"
As Ji Yang departed, the other disciples showed expressions of regret.
Now that Ji Yang had reached the Foundation Establishment stage, they would seldom have the chance to be cut down.
But soon, their gazes turned to Wuzhen, whose face was glowing with excitement!
"Congratulations, Senior Brother Wuzhen! The Third Slash Realm is within reach!"
"Senior Brother Wuzhen truly sets an example for all the junior brothers!"
"Senior Brother Wuzhen, I have some fine spirit wine here, please have a taste!"
Listening to the words of others, Wuzhen cleared his throat:
"It’s all thanks to Senior Brother Ji’s support; it’s nothing special!"
"Don’t worry, once I enter the Third Slash Realm, I will definitely share my insights with all of you!"
Despite his words, the pride on Wuzhen’s face was evident.
"Senior Brother Wuzhen is so magnanimous!"
…
"Tianxing Lake!"
"Is this the place?"
Stepping away from the center of the crowd, Ji Yang looked at the stone tablet before him, which prominently displayed the words ‘Tianxing Lake.’ However, upon closer inspection, there was a line of smaller text below:
"Punishment area for sect disciples. Why have you come here?"
Before Ji Yang could search for the entrance, he heard a voice from beside him.
Turning to see a middle-aged man in a steward’s uniform standing in front of him, Ji Yang realized this man was the steward overseeing Tianxing Lake. He also noticed the identity token at the steward’s waist, with the surname Zhou.
"I see Steward Zhou. I am here to accept punishment!"
"Hmm?"
Upon hearing this, Steward Zhou froze for a moment, then frowned slightly.
Why would a disciple voluntarily come to accept punishment? Moreover, there was no law enforcement team around; this was disrespecting the sect rules!
Noticing the confused expression on the steward’s face, Ji Yang felt puzzled as well. Didn’t Ye Wuchen say he had already made arrangements?
Why did this man seem completely unaware?
Just as Ji Yang was about to speak, he saw Steward Zhou instantly change his demeanor and say:
"Alright, I understand; come in!"
"Since you are here at Tianxing Lake, you will accept your punishment properly! When the time is up, you will naturally be released!"
Hearing those somewhat familiar words, Ji Yang couldn’t help but think,
These stewards all have the same script; could they have gone through systematic training?
But then Ji Yang glanced around; he had just sensed a slight fluctuation of primordial spirits, indicating that an elder was nearby.
