Chapter 2308 - 2311: Chickened Out?

Swish!

In the vast main hall, Qin Tian's words landed like a hammer, shouted out with True Qi, echoing through the entire hall!

Outside the hall, quite a few Elders' Disciples passing by also heard Qin Tian's words, and each of them instantly froze, eyes wide, completely stunned.

When Qin Tian's words came out, there was first a sharp intake of breath in the hall, then everyone fell silent, holding their breath and Concentrating.

Qin Tian was actually publicly challenging Zhu Qige?!

This was basically not giving Mo Ziyang any face at all, openly announcing he wanted to challenge the most favored Disciple that Mo Ziyang had personally cultivated!!

This was practically a public slap in the face in disguise!

So, everyone's gaze naturally shifted toward Mo Ziyang.

Sure enough, just as everyone had guessed, Mo Ziyang's face at this moment was ashen!

If this had been in the past, the moment Qin Tian dared to say he wanted to challenge Zhu Qige, he would definitely not even think about it and just agree on Zhu Qige's behalf.

But now, after Qin Tian had begun to shine, even cutting down Elder Li Jinyuan, Mo Ziyang had no choice but to look at Qin Tian's strength with a bit more respect and scrutinize him again and again.

Mo Ziyang knew Zhu Qige's strength; it was almost on par with Li Jinyuan's.

So, since Qin Tian could kill Li Jinyuan, Mo Ziyang naturally worried that the Disciple he had painstakingly cultivated would fall into Qin Tian's hands.

However, when Mo Ziyang turned his gaze to Zhu Qige, he saw his own Disciple actually wearing a confident smile on his face at this moment.

Was Zhu Qige planning to accept the challenge?

Mo Ziyang's heart thumped; he felt something was wrong, and before he could open his mouth, sure enough, he heard Zhu Qige already looking at Qin Tian, who stood beside him, and saying disdainfully, "Heh, Qin Tian, say that again—what do you want to do?"

"I want to make sure you never become one of the Top Ten Inner Sect Disciples. I want to drag you down from that Xuanyuan Four Masters seat. You're not worthy."

Qin Tian said.

Zhu Qige's brows knit slightly as he ground his teeth. "Just you? You think that because you defeated Elder Li Jinyuan, you have the qualification and strength to fight me? You're overrating Elder Li Jinyuan—and even more, you're overrating yourself!"

Qin Tian's expression didn't change as he said directly, "Is that so? Zhu Qige, I'm officially announcing that I'm challenging you. Do you dare to accept?"

"Of course," Zhu Qige said, "two months from now is the Challenge Month; even if I don't agree, you can still challenge me. So, since you're issuing a challenge now, I'll take it!"

Qin Tian chuckled coldly. "You've agreed. However, according to the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's challenge rules, challenging the Top Ten Inner Sect Disciples requires at least two of the Three Great Elders to agree."

As he spoke, Qin Tian turned his gaze toward Mo Ziyang and Wang Tianqing, saying, "Perfect. My Master and your Master are both among the Three Great Elders. Let all the Elders present bear witness: today I challenge Zhu Qige. As long as my Master and Elder Mo Ziyang both agree, then this challenge will be officially set in stone."

"I agree."

Qin Tian had barely finished speaking when Wang Tianqing immediately nodded.

Then, everyone's eyes turned to Mo Ziyang.

Mo Ziyang's cheek twitched as he said, "I do not agree!"

Swish!

Hearing Mo Ziyang's words, everyone was stunned.

Because everyone had thought that with Mo Ziyang's arrogant temper, he would definitely agree.

Unexpectedly, he didn't even think about it and rejected it straight out!

Even Zhu Qige's gaze froze for a moment. Looking at Mo Ziyang, he said, "Master, it's fine. As one of the Xuanyuan Four Masters, I've seen plenty like Qin Tian…"

"He's not worthy to challenge you."

Mo Ziyang cut Zhu Qige off and spoke sternly.

Fixing his gaze on Qin Tian, Mo Ziyang said, "Qin Tian, you've only been in the Sect for two years. Hmph, and you dare to challenge the Top Ten Inner Sect Disciples? Go Cultivate for another ten years! My Disciple has been Cultivating in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect for decades; you've only been here two years and want to gamble small against big, dragging my Disciple into your mess? Hmph, even if you have the free time, my Disciple and I do not."

"So, I do not agree to this challenge. My mind is made up and will not change!"

Zhu Qige had originally wanted to insist, but when he saw the firm look Mo Ziyang threw him, he could only smack his lips and shut his mouth in unwilling silence.

Everyone had thought that the always proud and combative Mo Ziyang would never swallow this and would directly help Zhu Qige accept the challenge.

Unexpectedly, he rejected it in one breath, without the slightest hesitation!

The crowd was a bit dazed.

How did the always tough and domineering Mo Ziyang suddenly become so timid?

"Even if you don't agree, that might not matter. For the Three Great Elders, as long as two agree, it's enough."

At this moment, Wang Tianqing stepped forward, smiling broadly as he spoke.

His goal had already been achieved.

He had seen the veins bulging on Mo Ziyang's forehead from rage.

There was no doubt that Mo Ziyang understood that Wang Tianqing was striking at the snake's seven-inch mark, trying to directly shatter the Disciple Mo Ziyang relied on the most with one blow—this "scheme."

He was genuinely scared; after seeing Qin Tian sweep through the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect, undefeated within the Sect, he really didn't dare let Zhu Qige step out to fight Qin Tian. That would be a huge gamble.

"Hmph, Elder Wang, you're getting ahead of yourself. As you said, challenging the Top Ten Inner Sect Disciples requires the agreement of the Three Great Elders. You agree, I don't—that's only a one-to-one tie."

Mo Ziyang looked at Wang Tianqing, let out a cold laugh, and said, "Next, this matter depends on Elder Zhang's attitude. But tell me, do you think Elder Zhang will support you, or support me?"

Mo Ziyang's question was loaded with meaning.

But anyone with eyes knew that Elder Zhang Xiaolin's personal relationship with Mo Ziyang was very good.

Although they supported different young masters, for the moment, the relationship between those two young masters was fine, and their own relationship was also still good.

On the other hand, Wang Tianqing, back when he was in his prime, had offended Zhang Xiaolin more than once, and Zhang Xiaolin bore quite a bit of resentment toward him.

This time, with both of them coming to Zhang Xiaolin to make him pick a side, pretty much everyone could guess who Zhang Xiaolin would support.

"Qin Tian has already issued his challenge. Now, let the Three Great Elders make their ruling."

Wang Tianqing spoke as though he hadn't heard Mo Ziyang at all.

"Hmph, since you won't give up, then let us invite Elder Zhang Xiaolin!"

Mo Ziyang shot a look at one of his own Disciples. That Disciple immediately floated away to invite Zhang Xiaolin.

Before long, a stern-faced Zhang Xiaolin arrived at the conference room with two Disciples in tow, and everyone rose to their feet.

Mo Ziyang walked up with a friendly smile and explained the entire process and cause of the matter to Zhang Xiaolin, then said, "Elder Zhang, the rules in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect are strict now. The Top Ten Inner Sect Disciples are originally protected by the Sect; they aren't just anyone's punching bags, right? What's more, Qin Tian has only been in the Sect for two years."

Zhang Xiaolin glanced at Wang Tianqing, curled his lip, then turned to look at Qin Tian.

"I don't see any problem."

Zhang Xiaolin said, "Since Qin Tian is courting death by provoking Zhu Qige of the Xuanyuan Four Masters, and the timing is on the Challenge Day, it conforms to the rules. I agree."

Swish!

Beside him, Mo Ziyang's face froze like it was paralyzed!