Chapter 630 - 630: Zhou Yongyang

"Yong Yang, this is Senior Brother Han from the Inner Sect. He's one of the Inner Sect's Core Disciples."

"This is Senior Brother Lu, also from the Inner Sect. His strength is truly formidable."

"And this is Senior Brother Zhao of the Inner Sect. He hails from the Yuan Kun Dynasty, one of the Ten Great Dynasties. The Yuan Kun Dynasty and our Qianshui Dynasty have always been on good terms."

Zhou Jianxiong was introducing the Core Disciples he was friendly with to the level-nine Martial Spirit beside him, one by one.

And the level-nine Martial Spirit respectfully greeted each of the Core Disciples in turn.

"Haha, Jianxiong, congratulations! Your Qianshui Dynasty has produced another genius."

"Zhou Yongyang's strength could be called the best in the Outer Sect. He'll have no problem passing the Inner Sect Qualification Trials this time. That's another Core Disciple in the making."

The Core Disciples all said with a laugh.

Zhou Jianxiong was the leader of the younger generation from the Qianshui Dynasty within the Saint Extreme Sect's Inner Sect. Those standing with him were naturally also Core Disciples, and their statuses and backgrounds were all extraordinary.

"Haha, Yong Yang could have broken through to the Martial King Realm long ago. He only stayed in the Outer Sect for two extra years so he could become a Core Disciple."

"Once he's in the Inner Sect, he'll surely become my right-hand man."

Zhou Jianxiong patted Zhou Yongyang's shoulder and laughed heartily.

Just then, one of the Inner Sect Disciples spotted Chu Qingyun and recognized him.

"Huh? Isn't that the guy named Chu Qingyun? I hear he's been making quite a name for himself lately. It looks like he's also in this year's Inner Sect Qualification Trials."

"So that's Chu Qingyun? He's already a level-nine Martial Spirit. Truly worthy of being the champion of the Celestial Martial City Pill Battle Conference. Since he's here now, he must have passed the first part of the trials."

"To get this far in the Inner Sect Qualification Trials right after joining the sect… he's really something else."

"With over ninety thousand Saint Extreme Points, his future will be extraordinary, even if he doesn't become a Core Disciple!"

Upon seeing Chu Qingyun, the attention of the several Inner Sect Core Disciples was instantly drawn to him.

As for Zhou Yongyang, he was completely ignored.

This caused the expressions of both Zhou Jianxiong and Zhou Yongyang to sour. Their relationship with Chu Qingyun was far from friendly.

"Hehe, Jianxiong, I heard that Chu Qingyun sent all of your Qianshui Dynasty's new recruits packing back in Celestial Martial City. Is that true?"

An Inner Sect Core Disciple asked with a snicker.

Instantly, Zhou Jianxiong's expression darkened even more.

Of course, it was true. In fact, he was the one who personally informed Zhou Wushang.

"As far as I know, it's true. And I also heard the one sent away was Zhou Jianxiong's own nephew, haha…"

This, however, was an Inner Sect Core Disciple who was on bad terms with Zhou Jianxiong.

"Hmph. He's just some punk from an unknown minor dynasty, enjoying a fleeting moment of glory," Zhou Jianxiong snorted coldly.

But he shot Chu Qingyun a chilling glare.

Ever since returning from Celestial Martial City, he had been endlessly mocked and teased by the other Inner Sect Core Disciples over that incident.

It wasn't just him who was affected; the Qianshui Dynasty's prestige had taken a serious hit from the constant ridicule.

Previously, the first thing disciples thought of when they heard "Qianshui Dynasty" was "powerful" and "not to be trifled with."

But now, the name "Qianshui Dynasty" instantly brought to mind one thing: an entire generation of new recruits being sent back home from Celestial Martial City by some guy named Chu Qingyun!

At this moment, Mu Xiaoxiao also spotted Zhou Jianxiong and his group. She tugged on Chu Qingyun's arm and said, "Chu Qingyun, look over there. It's that Zhou Jianxiong guy."

Chu Qingyun nodded. "Ignore them. Let's go."

Seeing Chu Qingyun's party of three approach, Zhou Jianxiong coughed lightly and shot a meaningful look at Zhou Yongyang, who nodded in understanding.

Just as Chu Qingyun's group was passing by, Zhou Yongyang suddenly stepped out, blocking their path.

"Stop. You two, a level-seven Martial Spirit and a level-eight Martial Spirit… Who let you in? Don't you know the rules for the Inner Sect Qualification Trials?"

Zhou Yongyang demanded coldly, his eyes fixed on Mu Xiaoxiao and Dai.

Chu Qingyun's expression darkened. 'This guy is clearly just trying to start something.'

It was an unspoken rule that participants in the Inner Sect Qualification Trials could bring a few friends or family to watch. Even the sect Elders never questioned it.

And that wasn't all.

Even level-seven or level-eight Martial Spirits who snuck in wouldn't be questioned, as long as they didn't cause any trouble.

"They're my friends. I brought them," Chu Qingyun said.

"You? And who the hell do you think you are?"

"A mere level-nine Martial Spirit like you thinks you can break the sect's rules? Tell them to get lost right now, or else…" Zhou Yongyang threatened with a sneer.

"Or else what?" Chu Qingyun retorted.

"Hmph. Or else I'll throw all of you out myself!" Zhou Yongyang snorted.

At this point, all the Inner Sect Disciples, including Zhou Jianxiong, were just standing by and watching the drama unfold. No one intervened.

This was the Outer Sect, after all, and the conflict was between two participants in the trials. It wasn't their place as Inner Sect Disciples to say anything.

"Throw us out? Hmph. You talk a big game."

"Mu Xiaoxiao, Dai, let's go. We'll see what he dares to do."

With that, Chu Qingyun led the two behind him and started walking forward.

But Zhou Yongyang didn't move an inch, remaining firmly in their path.

After two steps, Chu Qingyun's shoulder slammed into Zhou Yongyang's.

With the Inner Sect Qualification Trials just around the corner, both of them exercised restraint and didn't resort to any special techniques.

However, Chu Qingyun's strength naturally far surpassed Zhou Yongyang's. Even though he held back, he still instantly knocked Zhou Yongyang aside, who staggered and nearly fell.

Instantly, Zhou Yongyang's expression changed.

He hadn't intended to escalate things when he blocked Chu Qingyun's group; he just wanted to hold them up for a bit and make them lose face.

He wanted to save face for the Qianshui Dynasty and, at the same time, make himself look good in front of the Inner Sect and Core Disciples.

But he never imagined that Chu Qingyun's strength would be so immense that he was knocked aside before he even had time to react.

"Kid, you're looking for death!"

Humiliated and enraged, Zhou Yongyang lunged for Chu Qingyun, his hand already shimmering with Primordial Power.