Chapter 82

Chapter 82: Recommendation of a Person

Ji Ziling was furiously angry, but facing Yao Qingtian, a master at the level of a cave master, she was helpless.

She jumped up from the ground, turned her head angrily, and her gaze clashed with Chen Ansheng.

Ji Ziling narrowed her eyes slightly, her expression darkened.

Before she could speak, a familiar voice reached her ears: “I thought who it was, but it turns out to be you, Miss Ji.”

Ji Ziling glanced lightly, her heart tightening involuntarily. How come Yao Jianyuan is also here!

Deep down, she didn’t want to face Yao Jianyuan, after all, she had done something embarrassing that left her feeling guilty.

After a moment of silence, Ji Ziling turned her gaze away from Chen Ansheng and coldly said, “If you don’t want to be embarrassed, get out of the way quickly; I have something to take care of.”

Yao Jianyuan raised the corner of his mouth and sneered, “What am I embarrassed about? I’ve heard that Miss Ji has been in seclusion to break through to the True Immortal realm; I assume you succeeded? Was that last move, Mother Hen Flapping the Ground, your new divine skill?”

Some disciples nearby couldn’t help but chuckle upon hearing this.

Ji Ziling’s expression darkened as she pointed at Yao Jianyuan: “Stop being so sarcastic; I don’t want to waste time with you today. If you have any sense, you’d better stay away and spare yourself the embarrassment.”

Yao Jianyuan suppressed his disdainful sneer and said solemnly, “What’s wrong? Are you going to personally teach me a lesson, or are you going to wait for your Murong brother to come?”

Ji Ziling frowned tightly.

Yao Jianyuan was acting strangely today; normally, he would shy away when he saw her and Murong Yan.

Why was he acting so tough today?

Moreover, mentioning Murong Yan made Ji Ziling feel a bit flustered. She hadn’t heard from him in days, and even in this chaotic time, he was nowhere to be seen. Where did he go?

Thinking of this, Ji Ziling became even more annoyed and angry. “For someone as shameless as you, there’s no need for my Murong brother to take action!”

In her anger, Ji Ziling urged her immortal power, her figure pressing down toward Yao Jianyuan.

“You won’t know shame unless you are taught a lesson!”

Ji Ziling shouted, using the Qian Yue Cave’s ultimate skill, the Qian Kun Palm.

“Teach me a lesson? You lowly woman, do you think you are worthy?”

Yao Jianyuan retorted, his figure remaining still.

Clang!

Just as Ji Ziling’s palm was about to slap Yao Jianyuan’s chest, a shallow green sword shadow suddenly shot out from his chest.

Clang!

That palm hit the sword body.

Ji Ziling felt a sharp pain in her hand, as countless tiny sword essence pierced into her meridians.

“You!”

Startled, Ji Ziling quickly withdrew.

“True Immortal realm, you broke through to the True Immortal realm!”

Ji Ziling’s eyes were filled with shock. Wasn’t it rumored that he had his heart shattered because of herself and Murong Yan? How could he still break through!

Breaking through was incredibly difficult.

Ji Ziling, for instance, was attempting the True Immortal realm for the third time; unfortunately, during a crucial moment, the laws of heaven and earth fractured and she failed again.

Thus, she remained at the peak of the Ninth Level of Immortal.

Seeing Ji Ziling’s shocked expression, Yao Jianyuan couldn’t help but feel a bit elated. “Is it surprising? This young master has an extraordinary talent; breaking through to the True Immortal realm is an easy task. There’s no need to overreact. Anyway, once I get through this trial, I will have plenty of time to deal with you and that Murong Yan, so go away!”

Ji Ziling was so angry her chest rose and fell violently. “Breaking through a True Immortal realm, and you think you’re all that? You’re truly a lowly worm with no vision. With your meager talent and strength, you dare to say you can deal with my teacher, Murong Yan? Go and cultivate for ten more lifetimes!”

Taking advantage of the two people’s insults, Chen Ansheng shrank back to the back, wanting to temporarily avoid the confrontation.

“You stand still!”

Ji Ziling was not willing to let Chen Ansheng go easily.

Chen Ansheng turned around, shrugging nonchalantly: “Are you calling me?”

Ji Ziling glared at Chen Ansheng angrily, “Who else could I be calling besides you, you loathsome dog!”

Chen Ansheng replied coldly, “You better watch your mouth. Starting from today, don’t provoke me; otherwise, you’ll bear the consequences.”

Ji Ziling was stunned.

Even a lowly dog like Chen Ansheng dared to give her a hard time today?

“Lowly breed, I’ll kill you!”

With everything having gone poorly, Ji Ziling’s killing intent surged as she raised her hand to smash Chen Ansheng’s head.

“Don’t be reckless!”

At that moment, Nan Gong Xiu flew over and blocked Ji Ziling.

Then, Yao Qingtian’s figure also rushed over, his face serious: “Jianyuan, are you alright?”

“I’m fine,” Yao Jianyuan responded with a smile.

“I just observed your move; it seems you have already reached the True Immortal realm?” Yao Qingtian asked with a hint of excitement.

“Yes, I have broken through, and my heart’s injuries have also healed,” Yao Jianyuan said honestly.

“Good!” Yao Qingtian’s expression turned joyful, saying, “I told you before, a man should not be troubled by small, lowly people. It seems you’ve grasped this.”

“……” Yao Jianyuan rolled his eyes, thinking it was just that the time vortex washed away that heart scar. He then became serious and said, “Respected Cave Master, I formally recommend a genius in the sword path to you, hoping you will take him in and nurture him in our sect.”

Hearing Yao Jianyuan refer to himself as a disciple so solemnly, Yao Qingtian was momentarily taken aback, then turned his attention to Chen Ansheng.

At this moment, Chen Ansheng revealed his hidden strengths, showcasing his medium-grade Xuan product sword body.

“Immaculate Sword Body, very good, excellent talent!”

Yao Qingtian could sense the rank of Chen Ansheng’s physique. While it wasn’t extraordinary, it could be considered top-notch for the Biyan Cave.

“A Xuan product, Immaculate Sword Body?”

Ji Ziling and Nan Gong Xiu had also noticed this.

While Ji Ziling was surprised, she felt even more embarrassment and awkwardness!

She herself only had a true-grade talent; she never expected that Chen Ansheng’s physique would be a full tier above hers!

Nan Gong Xiu, however, had different thoughts. After a brief surprise, a lot of anger bubbled up. “Chen Ansheng, what do you mean! Why did you hide your talent from the Cave Master?”

Chen Ansheng maintained a calm expression and said, “Why bother asking, Cave Master Nan Gong? When my talent was mediocre, your daughter wanted to kill me by any means. If she knew my talent was superior to hers, wouldn’t she do everything she could to eliminate me? And as for you, would you really be willing to risk your relationship with your daughter over my worthless life? I doubt it!”

Chen Ansheng’s words were all facts.

In all the previous instances, Nan Gong Xiu was well aware of her daughter’s targeting, even wanting to kill Chen Ansheng, yet she had never truly intervened.

Moreover, she kept Chen Ansheng only because of the promise made with Li Zhengyang.

On the day he was left, he had clearly stated that he owed Li Zhengyang a kindness, but he didn’t owe her, Nan Gong Xiu!

Hearing all of this, Nan Gong Xiu was ultimately left speechless.

Though she wouldn’t admit it verbally, in her heart, she understood that from the beginning to the end, she had never valued Chen Ansheng’s life. If it weren’t for the promise binding her, she would have actually thought that letting her daughter kill Chen Ansheng would be for the best for everyone.