Chapter 506 - 253: The Great Five Elements

The sea of clouds churned, a silence enveloped the scene.

Countless awestruck gazes turned toward Qin Minghao. At this moment, he was undoubtedly the focal point.

To have grown from an obscure nobody to someone who can openly defeat the ninth True Disciple in less than a decade—how could the other True Disciples not be envious?

Unconsciously, they looked towards the Three-Colored Treasure Ship that always overlooked Wind Thunder Peak, their inner fervor growing ever more intense.

Just earlier, Qin Minghao seemed ordinary, so why the sudden meteoric rise?

The answer was self-evident.

All of it happened after he followed Ning Qi.

Remember when.

As soon as Ning Qi was promoted to a True Disciple, Qin Minghao went to follow him, drawing considerable ridicule. They said he didn’t value his True Disciple status. Even though Ning Qi was praised as an ’Immortal Species’ by the Supreme Elder at the time, it was after Ning Qi showcased his brilliance that one should pledge loyalty.

But now.

Who dares to mock?

A voice in their hearts said, what good judgement, what courage!

Emotions surged in the crowd.

Then they turned playfully towards Ye Chen.

Today, Ning Qi has not yet made a move, but like glimpsing a leopard by looking at a single spot, just from Qin Minghao’s strength, it is known that the rise of this True Inheritor Ning is unstoppable!

Wang Ye is already Ye Chen’s strongest follower, yet now he is not Qin Minghao’s match.

What choice will Wind Thunder Peak make next?

Whether Ye Chen acts personally or relies on sheer numbers, his face is bound to be lost.

It also means, at least in some measure, that Ye Chen is inferior to Ning Qi.

Ye Chen’s expression gradually darkened.

He stared at Qin Minghao coldly and said:

"Since when does a dog have the right to speak to me? Junior Sister Lu visits me of her own will, and it’s not your place to dictate?"

Qin Minghao remained unfazed, but Wang Ye lowered his head, a flicker of anger in his eyes. Those words practically included him in the insult; if Qin Minghao is Ning Qi’s dog, does that not make Wang Ye Ye Chen’s dog too?

He felt discontent.

As the words fell,

A green sword light, unbelievably fast, flashed in an instant, striking in front of Qin Minghao. His expression changed drastically; the black and white sword light instinctively protected him, yet it was easily slashed a thousand feet away. His face turned pale, sensing immense power from that green sword light.

This is a real gap in strength.

Qin Minghao took a deep breath, intending to continue his action.

A faint voice sounded:

"Junior Brother Qin, stand down."

Numerous gazes involuntarily focused on the place where the voice came from.

On the Three-Colored Treasure Ship, a white-robed figure, resembling an Immortal, had unknowingly appeared. His gaze was indifferent, looking down at Ye Chen, as if an immortal was looking down on an ant. Many saw Ning Qi for the first time; their hearts couldn’t help but skip a beat.

Such a transcendent and extraordinary demeanor was beyond their imagination, as if nothing could shake his will.

Ning Qi’s gaze fell on Lu Ziyue, who seemed excited, and he showed a gentle smile:

"Congratulations on becoming a True Disciple. I’ve come to take you to Five Elements Peak."

Ignored!

Completely ignored Ye Chen!

Ye Chen’s already unpleasant expression turned even more overcast. Since his rise, when had he ever received such treatment at Infinite Sword Sect? But then he laughed, somewhat grimly.

He watched quietly as Lu Ziyue walked through the air to stand in front of Ning Qi, not stopping her.

"Ning... Senior Brother Ning." Lu Ziyue whispered, a little shy, the sudden change in status left her a bit unaccustomed.

Ning Qi merely chuckled:

"I’ve arrived a bit late, are you alright?"

Lu Ziyue shook her head repeatedly.

The two seemed unbothered by anyone, Ning Qi genuinely ignored everyone, while Lu Ziyue was completely tense.

Ye Chen’s cold voice interrupted:

"I’ve long heard of the name ’Immortal Species’. Today, I haven’t experienced anything else, but I’ve certainly experienced your arrogance."

Lu Ziyue’s heart skipped a beat, obediently standing behind Ning Qi.

Ning Qi finally turned his gaze to Ye Chen:

"You owe me an explanation."

His words were gentle yet carried an irrefutable tone, high and mighty, as if speaking carelessly to his own dog.

Ye Chen’s pupils shrank sharply, anger driving him to laughter:

"An explanation for you?"

Ning Qi ignored him, continuing indifferently:

"You placed Wei Feng into Five Elements Peak, that’s one. Ignoring Junior Sister Lu’s wishes, you forced her to Wind Thunder Peak, that’s two. Considering it’s your first offense, a small punishment serves as a big warning."

Wind and thunder instantly roared around Ye Chen; he appeared opposite Ning Qi in an instant, his face menacing:

"So you’re saying, you killed Wei Feng and still want an explanation from me?!"

Amidst the sea of clouds, unbeknownst to when, fierce winds gathered, with terrifying lightning stirring within like hidden dragons, causing many True Disciples’ expressions to change. Ye Chen, who hadn’t appeared in a long time, seemed to have further advanced his cultivation.

Ning Qi’s gaze remained unchanged:

"Wei Feng met an unfortunate downfall as he followed me in battle within the Small World."

Ye Chen sneered repeatedly, the Small World capable of claiming an Upper Sect True Disciple? You’re better off deceiving ghosts.

But that didn’t matter.

What mattered was he needed a pretext.

"And if I don’t give this explanation?" Ye Chen’s hair danced wildly, cyan and purple spiritual light gathering around him, wind and thunder accompanying, making him seem exceptionally domineering. Twin sword auras like agile roaming dragons split the void.

Those were Ye Chen’s accompanying spirit swords.

One was the Cyan Profound Sword, the other the Purple Capital Sword, both lower-grade spiritual treasures, extremely compatible with his Wind Thunder Sword Body.

At this moment, the spirit swords had yet to unleash their power, yet an incredible aura was already brewing, causing many True Disciples’ expressions to change, with Jiang Qingxue’s gaze heavy, an icy blue hint flickering deep in her eyes.