Free Web NovelChapter 123: Chapter 107: Jianghu in an Uproar
Canglan Province was in an uproar!
A piece of news spread like wildfire, shaking the entire Canglan Province.
Within the Five Great Commanderies, dozens of factions were shaken, finding it hard to believe.
Someone had successfully challenged the Human List!
He had forced his way onto the new Human List!
And he had done it in front of countless members of the martial world...
His name was Chen Xuan. In his early twenties, he had decisively defeated Su Wanqing, the "Cold Frost Sword," ranked ninety-seventh on the Human List.
But more importantly, this Chen Xuan was too savage. He had beaten Su Wanqing into a miserable state, forced her to strip off her clothes, and made her kneel on the ground. In front of everyone, she was left nearly naked...
The news was simply too shocking.
Challenging the Human List was nothing special in the martial world.
It happened often in the other major provinces.
After all, the very purpose of the Human List was for people to challenge it continuously.
But his methods were far too ruthless.
Defeating an opponent was one thing.
But why force her to strip and kneel on the ground...?
She was a cold but delicate young woman!
To be so utterly humiliated, wailing her eyes out in front of a crowd.
Even the most heartless person would never do such a thing.
And yet, it had happened, right before the eyes of countless people.
The entire Canglan Province was shaken!
The entire three southeastern provinces were shaken!
Countless members of the martial world were stunned and quickly began to investigate the specific events of that day. When they learned that Chen Xuan had not only defeated Su Wanqing but had also forced the leader of a major faction to kneel, the martial world was thrown into an even greater uproar...
Everyone wanted to know: what kind of monster was this Chen Xuan?
"This is outrageous, isn’t it?"
"Holy shit, when did such a ruthless character appear in the martial world? How have I never heard of him before?"
"I mean, fine, beat her if you have to, but why humiliate her so cruelly!"
"Damn it, how dare he humiliate Fairy Su like that? Isn’t he afraid of retribution?"
"Where did this Chen Xuan crawl out from? Someone tell me, who the hell is he?"
...
Countless hot-blooded individuals were filled with righteous indignation.
That was Fairy Su!
The object of countless men’s dreams, men who would do anything just to attract her attention.
Now that she had been so utterly humiliated, it gave them the perfect opportunity to step forward and be her champion.
Countless simps were enraged.
When the news reached the Wang Clan, the Celestial Sword Sect, and the Mixed Element Sect, it caused an even greater sensation.
First, there was Wang Qinglian.
When she heard that Chen Xuan had successfully challenged the Human List, she wasn’t surprised.
But what truly shocked her was that Chen Xuan had so utterly humiliated a Human List expert...
And a young woman, at that...
"That little bastard, what is he trying to do?"
Wang Qinglian’s pretty face contorted.
’Could it be that training for so long has filled his heart with lust?’
’Making a woman kneel before him nearly naked?’
’What kind of mentality does it take to do something like that?’
After inquiring further into the specific details of the incident, Wang Qinglian fell silent once more...
It turned out that Chen Xuan had acted to defend his teacher’s honor, which was why he had struck the vice-master of Iron Stone Castle. The vice-master had previously humiliated Chen Xuan’s teacher in an even more disgraceful manner, provoking Chen Xuan’s fury...
As for Su Wanqing?
Chen Xuan hadn’t intended to challenge her at first. She was the one who had arrogantly stepped forward, demanding that Chen Xuan sever his own arm. That was what had triggered his retaliation. frёewebnoѵel.ƈo๓
"Hmph. That little bitch. Not much strength, but a big mouth. She deserved to be humiliated like that!"
Wang Qinglian said coldly.
The martial world was full of people like that.
They thought that making a name for themselves on the Human List meant they could run rampant and look down on everyone else.
Well, now look what happened. She ran into someone stronger than her and had to endure endless humiliation.
She also breathed a silent sigh of relief.
’Thank goodness that little bastard isn’t driven by lust...’
"Qinglian, the people from the Celestial Sword Sect and the Mixed Element Sect are coming. Go and prepare to receive them."
Suddenly, the Patriarch, Wang Zhengxuan, appeared nearby, his tone low.
During the last Martial Land baptism, both sects had suffered a hidden loss. But out of consideration for face, they hadn’t come looking for trouble. Now, with the Su Wanqing incident, they could no longer sit still.
After all, they absolutely did not want to see a second Wang Qinglian emerge from the Wang Clan.
Especially the Celestial Sword Sect.
Su Wanqing, the one who was humiliated and beaten, was one of their own prized disciples...
The Celestial Sword Sect having two members on the Human List had always been a point of pride they used for publicity.
Now, one of those points of pride had become a laughingstock discussed throughout the entire martial world.
It would be a miracle if the Celestial Sword Sect didn’t go crazy.
"I know."
Wang Qinglian’s voice was frigid. With a flick of her sleeve, she walked out, her body exuding a frosty aura. "Let’s go. We’ll go meet them!"
One after the other, the two of them headed toward the Wang Clan’s reception hall.
Before long, they had entered the main hall.
Inside the spacious hall, two figures were already seated, having been there for some time.
One was a thin, elderly man in a dark ink-colored robe, with silver hair and a silver beard. His expression was placid, and his skin had a bronze sheen. Beneath it, a startling amount of vital energy seemed to surge.
This was the Vice Sect Leader of the Mixed Element Sect, Feng Wuxiao!
Beside him sat a short, stout old man in a reddish-brown robe. His face was grim, a sword hung at his waist, and his thick palm was tapping rhythmically on the table next to him.
This was the Vice Sect Leader and Grand Elder of the Celestial Sword Sect, Lei Zhen!
Su Wanqing, the one Chen Xuan had defeated, was his disciple!
"What wind has blown you two here?"
The Wang Clan’s Patriarch, Wang Zhengxuan, strode forward with a smile.
"Patriarch Wang, there is something I’d like to ask you!"
Lei Zhen of the Celestial Sword Sect stood up immediately, quickly approached, and got straight to the point. "May I ask, what is the relationship between that Chen Xuan and your clan?"
"Relationship?"
Wang Zhengxuan’s expression held a hint of hesitation as he subconsciously glanced at Wang Qinglian.
"Why does Elder Lei ask?"
Wang Qinglian’s voice was as cold as frost.
"No reason. I just want to confirm something."
Lei Zhen’s tone was low. "Or is this matter a secret of the Wang Clan?"
"Indeed. This old one would also like to know. I wonder if Patriarch Wang and Elder Qinglian can offer an explanation?"
Feng Wuxiao, the Vice Sect Leader of the Mixed Element Sect, also rose and walked over, a faint, unreadable smile on his face.
"An explanation?"
Wang Qinglian’s tone turned icy. "He is a friend of mine. Is that enough?"
"Enough. Of course, that’s enough."
Lei Zhen of the Celestial Sword Sect nodded immediately. "I heard this Chen Xuan is still very young, possessing the strength of the Gang Energy Ninth Layer in his early twenties. Such a talent is rarely seen anywhere in the world. Even one of this old one’s unworthy disciples was directly defeated and humiliated by him, which truly puts this old one to shame. However!"
As he spoke, he narrowed his eyes, a sharp, cold light glinting within them.
His eyes seemed to transform into sharp swords, staring directly into Wang Qinglian’s.
"May I ask, if another prodigy from my Celestial Sword Sect were to go and humiliate and defeat this Chen Xuan, would the Wang Clan interfere?"
His eyes were sharp and intimidating, filled with menace.
"If it is merely a spar between peers, why would I interfere?"
Wang Qinglian responded coldly.
"Then that’s settled. With the Wang Clan’s word, this old one is relieved!"
Lei Zhen’s voice was tinged with cold as he added, "But this old one must offer Elder Qinglian a word of advice: be careful with whom you make friends in the future. Don’t just associate with anyone, lest it lead to misunderstandings!"
"Are you threatening me?"
A cold light shot from Wang Qinglian’s eyes.
"I wouldn’t dare to threaten you. This old one is merely stating the facts!"
Lei Zhen’s voice was indifferent. "I hope Elder Qinglian remembers what was just said. This old one will not stay any longer. There are urgent matters back at the sect. I will take my leave!" fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
He clasped his hands in a salute and immediately left.
"Patriarch Wang, Elder Qinglian, this old one will also take his leave."
Feng Wuxiao of the Mixed Element Sect also gave a slight smile and said, "Actually, Elder Lei has a point. The Wang Clan is high and mighty; why associate with people of dubious character?"
He turned and left without any further delay.
"A pair of old fools!"
Wang Qinglian’s eyes were ice-cold as she watched the two men depart.
’They came to test the Wang Clan!’
’They wanted to see if Chen Xuan was actually a member of our Wang Clan. If he was, they would probably have joined forces immediately to annihilate us. No matter the cost, they wouldn’t have allowed the Wang Clan to continue to exist.’
’If he wasn’t, then they could openly move against Chen Xuan...’
’Whether they send a stronger prodigy or an elder, Chen Xuan will inevitably be in danger!’
’And it’s not like they weren’t trying to provoke me intentionally, either.’
’If I had lashed out at them over Chen Xuan, the two sects would have immediately joined forces to destroy the Wang Clan...’
"Cyan Lotus, you must remain calm. You can’t fall for their trap. With your talent, in less than ten years, those two sects will no longer be a threat. You will have them firmly under your heel!"
Wang Zhengxuan said in a low voice.
"I know."
Wang Qinglian’s voice was cold. "But I won’t let them send their elders. I’m going to see Chen Xuan!"
She turned and left.
