Chapter 2309 - 2312: Jingtian Earth-Shaking Challenge

When Zhang Xiaolin almost instinctively voiced his thoughts, standing beside him, Mo Ziyang's expression stiffened and even began to tremble!

So quick to give his opinion? Completely ignoring my hints? That's too disrespectful!

Mo Ziyang twitched a bit and said to Zhang Xiaolin, "Elder Zhang, rules are dead while people are alive. This Qin Tian has only been in the sect for two years. What qualifies him to challenge the Xuanyuan Four Masters? I think he needs at least another ten years of cultivation..."

"However, Qin Tian challenging Zhu Qige now is in accordance with the rules."

Zhang Xiaolin interrupted Mo Ziyang, turned to look at him, and said, "Elder Mo, Xuanyuan Immortal Sect is all about following the rules. Everything must be done according to the rules, and Qin Tian challenging Zhu Qige does not break any rules. Do you have any objections?"

Pausing for a moment, Zhang Xiaolin said something that somewhat embarrassed Mo Ziyang: "Could it be that you are worried Zhu Qige can't defeat Qin Tian?"

"Of course not!"

Mo Ziyang's expression at this moment looked as if he had eaten something foul.

He flatly denied it, saying, "I just mentioned, Qin Tian has only been in the sect for two years. Haha, can someone who's only been around for two years fight against one of the Xuanyuan Four Masters? Elder Zhang, one of our Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's top four disciples shouldn't be that weak, right?"

Zhang Xiaolin chuckled lightly at these words and said, "That's correct. Since you claim Qin Tian is being presumptuous, then let Zhu Qige teach him a lesson. I approve of this challenge."

Zhang Xiaolin's words once again clarified his stance.

Mo Ziyang was speechless.

However, seeing Mo Ziyang's expression, Zhu Qige stepped forward and said, "Master, rest assured, I won't disgrace you."

Mo Ziyang felt helpless, but with so many elders watching and Zhang Xiaolin having made his attitude clear, saying more would be useless. He could only muster a smile and say, "In that case, fine, it's settled. Two months from now, we'll see who laughs and who cries!"

"I have things to attend to today, let's postpone the elders' meeting to tomorrow!"

With that said, Mo Ziyang glared intensely at Wang Tianqing and Qin Tian, then left angrily.

As he was leaving, he brushed past Zhang Xiaolin, giving him a sidelong glance, evidently extremely displeased with him.

But in fact, when Zhang Xiaolin resolutely expressed his thoughts, completely disregarding Mo Ziyang's dissuasion, Mo Ziyang had already realized what Zhang Xiaolin was up to.

Qin Tian's strength was evident to all. After killing Li Jinyuan, Qin Tian's power was already at the level of an Inner Sect disciple, and even challenging the Xuanyuan Four Masters wasn't out of the question.

This time, Zhang Xiaolin didn't help Mo Ziyang, clearly aiming to weaken Mo Ziyang's power. What if Qin Tian really defeats Zhu Qige? Qin Tian would become one of the newest Xuanyuan Four Masters, and Mo Ziyang would lose face!

Of course, weakening Mo Ziyang's power indirectly weakens the Eldest Young Master's power as well.

This was something Zhang Xiaolin was pleased to see, especially since rumors outside suggested Zhang Xiaolin was aligned with the Fourth Young Master.

This time, he was simply sitting back to watch the tigers fight. Even if Qin Tian's challenge failed, Zhang Xiaolin wouldn't suffer any loss.

So, Mo Ziyang suspected that Zhang Xiaolin had such motives.

But the situation behind this was far more complex than Mo Ziyang imagined.

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News of Qin Tian challenging Zhu Qige, one of the Xuanyuan Four Masters, quickly spread across Xuanyuan Immortal Sect.

However, this time, not everyone was unanimously pessimistic about Qin Tian.

After all, the scene of Qin Tian killing Elder Li Jinyuan was still vivid in many people's minds. Many believed that Qin Tian, who could defeat an Elder, definitely had the qualification to compete with Zhu Qige.

Zhu Qige seemed to pay no mind, while Mo Ziyang was extremely nervous, warning Zhu Qige, "Qige, this Qin Tian is quite crafty. He's been challenged numerous times in the Xuanyuan Immortal Sect and has always prevailed."

"The event with Li Jinyuan last time should have served as a wake-up call for you. Never underestimate Qin Tian, or the consequences will be severe!"

Zhu Qige nodded and said, "Don't worry, Master. This time, I plan to go into closed cultivation for a month, and on the day of the challenge, I'll come out to face Qin Tian. I'll give Qin Tian a surprise then."

Indeed, Zhu Qige really went into seclusion to cultivate.

Likewise, Qin Tian even entered seclusion earlier than Zhu Qige.

Regarding this battle, Wang Tianqing had high hopes for Qin Tian.

Because the influence of the Xuanyuan Four Masters within Xuanyuan Immortal Sect was immense, when news of Qin Tian challenging Zhu Qige reached the ears of the Young Masters, they were all a bit taken aback and subsequently expressed that they would attend on the day of the duel to witness the match between Qin Tian and Zhu Qige.

This immediately made Mo Ziyang and Wang Tianqing extremely nervous, and even the Eldest Young Master and Ninth Young Master were particularly concerned about this event, putting in their utmost efforts to help their respective contenders cultivate to present their best side, thereby boosting their own standing.

A month swiftly passed by.

On this day, the sun was shining brightly.

Inside the Inner Sect's Martial Arts Arena, it was already bustling with people.

The Eldest Young Master, Fourth Young Master, Seventh Young Master, and Ninth Young Master—all four Young Masters of Xuanyuan Immortal Sect—had arrived at the arena early.

Even among the top ten Inner Sect Disciples, except for Zhu Qige, who was about to compete, everyone else was present.

The senior disciple, the second senior brother, and the third senior sister—three of Xuanyuan Immortal Sect's "Xuanyuan Four Masters"—were all present in their designated spectator seats for the top ten Inner Sect Disciples.

"Haha, everyone's here today, even the four Young Masters are here. It seems this challenge has truly shaken our Xuanyuan Immortal Sect!"

"Indeed, look, the four Young Masters and the top ten Inner Sect Disciples—these people never gather so completely except under the Sect Leader's summons. It's clear how important this martial contest is to the sect."

"Yes, just think, Qin Tian has only been in the sect for two years and managed to reach such heights. Then I look at myself, sigh... comparing to others is infuriating. How could I even think of comparing myself to Qin Tian? It's embarrassing..."

"Look, the two competitors are coming out!"

Some disciples exclaimed with emotion.

At this moment, Qin Tian and Zhu Qige, who had been in seclusion for over a month, both appeared in the center of the Martial Arts Arena.

The crowd erupted in cheers and applause.

Qin Tian and Zhu Qige both appeared relaxed.

However, their masters, Mo Ziyang and Wang Tianqing, looked visibly more tense than the two contenders themselves.

Aside from them, one more person appeared extremely nervous—Seventh Young Master Xuanyuan Shenyue.