Chapter 593 - 593: Luo Jingwu

Elder Zhu Zhijing was a little puzzled to see that Chu Qingyun hadn't drawn his sword. Still, he gently raised his hand, preparing to receive Chu Qingyun's punch.

BANG!

The fist and palm collided, creating a massive sound.

The surrounding air was shaken, sending out ripples like waves on water.

However, despite the huge commotion, Zhu Zhijing's hand only shook slightly. His body didn't move an inch as he took Chu Qingyun's full-powered punch.

However, a moment later, Zhu Zhijing suddenly burst out laughing. "Hahaha, good! Chu Qingyun, you may leave for now. Later, you will come with me to the Celestial Sword Sect's Withered Wood Forest!"

"This disciple takes his leave."

After speaking, Chu Qingyun cupped his fist in salute to the other Elders, then turned and left the great hall.

"What's going on? Why aren't you dissuading him anymore?"

"Old Zhu, what are you up to now?"

The other Inner Sect Elders were all completely bewildered. They couldn't understand why Elder Zhu Zhijing had suddenly changed his mind. Not only was he not dissuading Chu Qingyun, but he was actually sending him to the Celestial Sword Sect's Land of Trial.

Some of the Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Elders nearby were also completely baffled.

"Hmm... all of you, leave us for now."

Zhu Zhijing thought for a moment, then waved his hand, dismissing the Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Elders.

After they had all left, Elder Zhu Zhijing, a smile on his face, said mysteriously, "The attack power of Chu Qingyun's punch just now reached the level of the Martial King Realm!"

"What? That's impossible!"

"He's only a Level 8 Martial Spirit! How could he possibly have the attack strength of the Martial King Realm!"

"His Primordial Power felt a bit unusual, but it definitely wasn't that strong!"

The other fourteen Inner Sect Elders were all utterly astonished.

But even as they said it was impossible, they knew in their hearts that it must be true. Otherwise, Zhu Zhijing wouldn't have acted that way or been so secretive.

"I don't know why, but his power truly reached the Martial King Realm. I was caught off guard and almost couldn't keep my arm steady."

"That kid must have had some kind of special fortuitous encounter."

Elder Zhu Zhijing said.

"What kind of fortuitous encounter allows a Level 8 Martial Spirit to unleash the attack power of the Martial King Realm!?"

"Bring him here and question him!"

Two of the Inner Sect Elders said immediately.

But just then, an Inner Sect Elder with a rather dignified and stern expression suddenly spoke up, "Nonsense! Question him about what?"

"Which true genius hasn't had their own special fortuitous encounters? If we question them all, force them to reveal everything, who in the sect will ever dare to show their true strength in the future? How are we supposed to discover and nurture talent then?"

"Obtaining a special fortuitous encounter is his good fortune. Recruiting him into the sect is our Saint Extreme Sect's good fortune."

After this Elder finished speaking, the two who had spoken before silently lowered their heads.

"Hehe, Elder Liu has a point. Even if it is a special fortuitous encounter, it might not be useful to others. Prying into it would only chill the hearts of our disciples."

"For a Level 8 Martial Spirit to possess the attack power of the Martial King Realm, it must be due to some special Treasure or a consumable Celestial and Earthly Treasure. It's probably not something that can be replicated, so there's no point in asking..."

The dozen or so Inner Sect Elders discussed it for a while but couldn't figure out what kind of Treasure could have such a powerful effect.

However, they made a decision: they would not inquire about the matter.

Outside the great hall, the Inner Sect Disciples and Outer Sect Elders who had been sent out were all anxious and curious, desperate to know what had happened.

Elder Huang was, of course, no exception.

Staring at Chu Qingyun, who was gradually blending into the crowd in the square below, his gaze turned exceptionally sinister.

'Hmph, who cares. Kid, no matter what tricks you pull, you're dead this time for sure...'

Thinking of his arrangements, Elder Huang couldn't help but sneer inwardly.

Soon, the appointed time arrived.

Everyone who had signed up for the Inner Sect qualification competition had gathered. The first thing they all did was check which sect's Land of Trial they had been assigned to.

When the time came, the fifteen Inner Sect Elders walked out.

In the square, the Outer Disciples had already been organized by some Inner Sect Disciples, forming fifteen square formations according to their assigned sects.

Fourteen of the formations were relatively small, while the one heading to the Saint Extreme Sect's Iron Mang Mountain was clearly many times larger than the others.

After an Inner Sect Elder gave a speech of encouragement, the fifteen teams departed, each led by their respective Inner Sect Elder. Of course, two Outer Sect Elders and some Inner Sect Disciples accompanied each group as well.

The Flying Demon Beasts had already been prepared in advance.

In total, about a hundred people from the Saint Extreme Sect were assigned to the Celestial Sword Sect's Withered Wood Forest for the Inner Sect qualification competition.

Among them, including Chu Qingyun, there were only three Level 8 Martial Spirits.

Therefore, as they walked toward the Flying Demon Beasts, people couldn't stop pointing and whispering about Chu Qingyun.

"Look, another Level 8 Martial Spirit. He really doesn't know his own limits."

"Who cares? A Level 8 Martial Spirit will probably just die in the Celestial Sword Sect. Someone like him going is just an embarrassment."

Many of the surrounding Level 9 Martial Spirits muttered amongst themselves, mocking Chu Qingyun.

Chu Qingyun paid them no mind.

He had absolute confidence in his own strength. To put it bluntly, probably not a single one of these hundred-plus Level 9 Martial Spirits was truly his match!

'They're the weak ones, yet they're mocking someone stronger than them.'

All Chu Qingyun could do was laugh inwardly at them.

However, just as they reached the place where the Flying Demon Beasts were waiting, someone suddenly stepped forward and called out to Chu Qingyun. "Chu Qingyun, do you recognize me?"

"Recognize you?"

Chu Qingyun looked puzzled. He clearly didn't know this person, though he did find him somewhat familiar.

"Hmph, my name is Luo Jingwu! My younger brother, Luo Jingwen, was murdered by you in the Molten Rock District. Surely you haven't forgotten that!"

The man said with a cold snort.

Hearing this, Chu Qingyun suddenly remembered. This guy really did bear a slight resemblance to the Luo Jingwen he had killed.

Moreover, before Luo Jingwen died, he had indeed threatened him, saying his older brother was an Outer Sect Seed Disciple who would definitely avenge him.

"I don't know what you're talking about. Step aside, I'm getting on the Demon Beast."

In front of the Inner and Outer Sect Elders, he certainly wasn't stupid enough to admit to killing a fellow sect disciple.

"Still pretending? Someone saw you with their own eyes! In the Fire Poison District of the Molten Rock District, you threw out my brother's sect Token!" Luo Jingwu said coldly.

At this, Chu Qingyun felt a bit helpless.

Back in the Fire Poison District, in order to lure those people in, he had been improvising ever since he started attacking the Molten Beast. He hadn't paid any attention to whose sect Token he was throwing.