Chapter 003: Striking the Strong with the Weak
Faced with this group of sycophants and their sarcastic remarks, Su Han truly did not wish to utter another word. Once everyone had finished their chatter, he calmly stated: "The Daojing Pavilion is a restricted area; unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering. If you need to use the restroom, exceptions can be made. Please turn left when descending the mountain"
What do you think you are? This is Yan Yang Mountain. You can either stay here quietly and wait for a meal at noon, or you can get lost right now!
Do not mention this little turtle; even the old Daoist of the Vermilion Bird does not know if he can withstand Senior Brother Qi's palm strike
If you have the ability, then face our Senior Brother Qi in a fair fight; what has scheming and plotting achieved? It is truly shameless to ambush Senior Brother Qi and cause him serious injury
Han Mo's expression was one of pride, seemingly dismissing the old Daoist of Zhuque. He casually performed a bow, and the other disciples of Huiyue Mountain followed suit, clasping their hands in a gesture of completion.
Yanyang Mountain was the residence of the sect leader during the peak period of the Star God Sect, lasting for two to three thousand years. Numerous ancient texts and the sect's treasured artifact, the Star God Ancient Bell, are preserved here. As Han Mo and others descended the mountain, they pointed and discussed how to renovate the mountain gate after the Huiyue lineage takes over. A few sycophants from Huiyue Mountain, like Liuli Dan, surrounded Han Mo, their flattery echoing loudly, making Su Han feel a pang of bitterness.
"Idle person?" The tall and slender youth let out a cold laugh: "A year from now, I will take control of the Flame Sun at Huiyue Mountain, and this entire peak will belong to us. What is a mere Dao Scripture Pavilion in comparison? Are you refusing to lead the way because the old Daoist of the Vermilion Bird has been negligent and lost several ancient scriptures from the pavilion?"
Although the Star God Sect has declined, several of its branches still possess considerable strength, and there are outstanding disciples within the sect. Given Su Han's abilities, he has no chance of winning against them in a duel on the martial stage
In the realm of the Ten Dragons, the Twin Dragons of the Minor Realm! Su Han felt a tightness in his chest; although Han Mo was arrogant and overbearing, he indeed had the capital to be so, having reached the Twin Dragons of the Minor Realm in the Ten Dragons, which was nearly a full major realm higher than Su Han.
What? The tall and thin youth's expression turned cold: "Senior Brother Han wants to visit the Scripture Pavilion and has asked you to guide him. This is a great honor for you, so do not be ungrateful."
The tall and thin youth, trying to please Han Mo, instead faced ridicule from Su Han. His face flushed red, and with a flip of his right hand, his palm swelled several times, emanating a faint golden glow that pressed down on the surrounding air, enveloping Su Han entirely. It seemed as if he was about to crush him into powder with a single strike: "With cultivation as insignificant as a grain of rice, you dare to oppose me! I will cripple you right here and see what the old Zhuque Daoist can do about it!"
The youth named Han Mo had a face like a jade crown and wore a moon-white brocade robe, embodying the elegance of a tall and handsome figure. However, his pair of triangular eyes appeared somewhat flawed. The Iron Swallow Daoist singled out Han Mo's name from among several disciples, indicating that he was someone of great importance to him.
The population of Yan Yang Mountain is sparse, and the old Daoist of Zhuque has only two disciples. The elder disciple, Fang Ziyao, is not particularly enthusiastic about cultivation and usually only takes care of Su Han's daily needs. Apart from Fang Ziyao, Su Han is the only remaining young disciple on Yan Yang Mountain
Elevate me to a higher realm! I absolutely cannot withstand this palm strike!
"Everything is decided by Senior Brother Zhuque." Today, Daoist Tieyan came to Yanyang Mountain to inquire about the intentions of the old Daoist Zhuque. Upon receiving confirmation that the discussion of the Dao would proceed as usual, he felt reassured. Huinyue Mountain is the strongest faction among the Seven Veins of the Star Gods, with numerous disciples and a wealth of talent. In particular, the proud young man Han Mo stands out as a leader among the young disciples of the seven veins. Therefore, Daoist Tieyan is very confident about next year's discussion of the Dao among the seven veins.
In an instant, Su Han felt as if a great mountain was pressing down on his heart. He understood the meaning of the Seven Veins Theory and realized that the Flame Sun Mountain, where the old Taoist Zhuque had resided for a hundred years, was about to be cast away from his hands
Bang
This is the consequence of opposing us at Huiyue Mountain. A sycophant feigned a heartbroken expression.
In the strong wind, a figure was indeed sent flying several zhang away, landing with a thud on the ground, groaning repeatedly. The sycophants of Huiyue Mountain were immediately left dumbfounded, exclaiming in unison, "How could Senior Brother Qi be knocked away!"
Stop the nonsense! Lead the way quickly, or else Senior Brother Han will get angry, and I will be the first to hold you accountable
Su Han could not tolerate anyone being disrespectful to his master. Even though he knew that the tall and slender youth was several minor realms above him, he remained undaunted, curling his lips in disdain and clenching his iron fist tightly
As soon as he raised his hand, I leaned my face forward, allowing him to hit me. Is this the right way to do it
"What of the Fifth Level of the Divine Pool?" Su Han shook his purple qi iron fist. Although his cultivation progressed slowly, his physique was unique. Both the old Daoist of the Vermilion Bird and Uncle Tuo had mentioned that within the realm of the Divine Pool, Su Han was capable of crossing borders to engage in battle.
The tall and slender youth hurriedly agreed, turning around to shout at Su Han: "Where is your Dao Scripture Pavilion? Our junior brother Han wants to go take a look, lead the way quickly."
Oh dear... Senior brothers and junior brothers..." Qi Guang moaned from behind, "The Sunfire Mountain... the little turtle... cheating..."
Is this the way you entertain guests at Yan Yang Mountain?" Han Mo said coldly, "Without distinguishing right from wrong, you just injure the disciples of Hui Yue Mountain!
Oh no... Qi Guang was hit by Su Han's punch, nearly shattering his bones, as he rolled and struggled on the ground: "Little... little dog..."
"Seeking death!" Han Mo whispered sharply, if he did not show Su Han a bit of severity, the reputation of Huiyue Mountain would truly be utterly destroyed
The tall and slender youth with the surname Qi is named Qi Guang. He has already cultivated to the level of the Lung Concealment Array, which is considered the fifth minor realm of the Divine Pool realm. In contrast, Su Han has been practicing for six years and is still at the Heart Concealment Array, which is only the second minor realm. If a confrontation were to occur, he would only be left to endure a beating.
It is quite normal for peers within the same school or clan to engage in mutual sparring. If you have already knocked someone down, pursuing them further is also your fault, regardless of the circumstances.
The sun and moon rotate, and the ownership of the land changes. Han Mo interjected from behind the Iron Swallow Daoist, saying: "The ancient clock is a rare treasure, and only the most talented can obtain it. This time, during the Seven Sects' discussion, you may not have the same good fortune as last time. The Star God Ancient Clock will surely belong to my Huiyue lineage."
Su Han is only fifteen years old, and due to his unique constitution, his cultivation progresses very slowly. Although his advancement over the past four months can be considered rapid, he has just barely stepped into the second level of the Divine Pool Realm. Several disciples from Huiyue Mountain do not regard him at all, treating him as a mere servant, summoning him at will.
"I am not afraid of your tough words." Su Han raised his fist again. Although the old Daoist Zhuque was naturally kind-hearted, what kind of person was Uncle Tuo? He was someone who had never suffered a loss in his life. Given that Su Han was influenced by him every day, it is easy to imagine that seizing Qi Guang to hit him would leave a lifelong psychological shadow.
Su Han's iron fist struck out, a faint purple aura swirling, thread by thread, resembling a small dragon entwined.
However, it is also thanks to the fact that over the past three months, Su Han has been cultivating in the vast space of the valley, where the abundant and rich spiritual energy has proven to be highly effective, allowing him to make rapid progress. If it had been more than three months ago, Su Han would not have necessarily been a match for Qi Guang.
Ah! No wonder you defeated Senior Brother Qi; it turns out you cheated! At this moment, several disciples from Huiyue Mountain finally came to their senses and rushed over, chattering in unison: "Is this also considered cheating? Do you have any shame or not?"
Stop! Han Mo's face seemed to be shrouded in a layer of frost, as the disciples of Huiyue Mountain were repeatedly knocked over by Su Han, losing all their face.
It must be said that Yan Yang Mountain is indeed magnificent, embodying the myriad phenomena of the Lord of the Stars. Han Mo stood with his hands behind his back at the mountain gate, not turning his head as he spoke to a tall, slender young man beside him: "Junior Brother Qi, go and inquire about the location of the Dao Scripture Pavilion of the Yan Yang Mountain lineage; I wish to take a look."
"This is a restricted area of the Daoist Scripture Pavilion; unauthorized personnel are prohibited from entering." Su Han did not even glance at them.
No matter how you argue, the fact remains that my junior brother Qi has been seriously injured! How can a cultivator claim to cultivate the Dao without cultivating their character? I truly feel embarrassed for you all from Yan Yang Mountain
The outcome of the fifth layer against the second layer is self-evident; it seems that everyone witnessed Su Han being sent flying ten zhang, spitting blood.
Once Su Han forfeits or is defeated, the Zhuque sect will have to surrender the Star God Ancient Bell and then vacate the Yan Yang Mountain
Han Mo waved his sleeve, and with a strike of his palm, it shone even more brilliantly than the tall, slender youth's palm. The enormous hand obscured the sky and blocked the sun, aiming to crush Su Han on the spot.
Disrespecting my master deserves punishment! Su Han coldly glanced at Qi Guang, who, along with the others from Huiyue Mountain, had yet to recover from their shock. He strode forward, grabbed Qi Guang, and delivered a powerful punch, leaving Qi Guang seeing stars.
"I won't argue with you! Since you claim that I seriously injured someone from your Huiyue Mountain, I will indeed make him seriously injured!" Su Han's anger grew stronger, and he was too lazy to engage in a verbal spar with the other party. Clenching his fist, he once again gave Qi Guanglai and *Tu* a face full of bruises.
What do you think you are! The tall and thin youth was speaking with great ambition when, unexpectedly, a bucket of cold water was poured over him, instantly making him furious as he glared fiercely at Su Han
Su Han observed him boasting without any regard for the old Daoist Zhuque, which truly infuriated him. However, since his master was seated nearby, he had no choice but to force himself to endure it
Ah!
What is your surname? How old are you? Su Han was not inclined to engage in idle chatter, but upon hearing the disrespectful tone of the tall, thin youth towards his master, he could no longer hold back. He scrutinized him from head to toe and said: "Are you the sect leader? Or a prophet? You know what will happen a year from now? Then why are you still struggling to cultivate on Huiyue Mountain? You could come down and set up a stall to tell fortunes, earning at least a hundred or so coins a day. I have high hopes for you."
The Iron Swallow Daoist exchanged a few pleasantries with the Vermilion Bird Elder, pondered for a moment, and tentatively said: "Brother Vermilion Bird, what are your plans for next year's Seven Veins Discussion?"
Damn it! What kind of humanity is this! Uncle Tuo muttered beside him: If the rules are not changed upon hearing them, then hurry up and have your disciples pay their respects to their senior brother. If the rules are changed, will they still pay their respects?
Han Mo observed the tall and slender youth attacking Su Han without any provocation, yet he did not intervene. Instead, he stood with his hands behind his back, watching coldly, seemingly indifferent to Su Han's suffering. Meanwhile, several disciples from Huiyue Mountain were pointing and whispering among themselves.
The old Daoist of Zhuque was naturally easygoing and did not mind the attitude of the young man, yet Su Han found him rather displeasing and secretly curled his lip, turning his face to the side
"You cannot be killed!" Qi Guang sneered, his palm radiating golden light. Having cultivated the Huiyue Mountain technique to the fifth level of the Divine Pool realm, his physical body was formidable, possessing immense strength. His palm, weighing thousands of pounds, descended from above, aiming to send Su Han flying, shattering bones and breaking tendons.
The entry-level realm of the Master is the Divine Pool Realm, primarily focused on body refinement. After opening the Divine Pool, one must utilize the unique secret techniques of various sects to condense formations within the five bodily organs, the viscera, and the head, thereby enhancing the physical body. There are a total of seven formations that can be condensed on the physical body, each representing a minor realm.
After all, it is a grand event that occurs once in a century, and there are many details that we still need to discuss thoroughly
"Disciple," the old Daoist Zhuque turned to Su Han and said, "I need to discuss some important matters with my junior brother Tie Yan. These esteemed guests from Huiyue Mountain have traveled a long way; you should take them down the mountain and treat them well."
"Rest assured, junior brother." The old Daoist Zhuque continued to smile, "Although our Star God Sect was divided into seven branches three hundred years ago, we are still connected by the same roots. I would never dare to go against the rules set by our ancestors. The discussion of the seven branches will proceed as usual next year."
"Without distinguishing right from wrong?" Su Han grasped Qi Guang, confronting Han Mo: "You point fingers and say that this Qi is several minor realms above me, not only do you not intervene, but you also stand by to watch the excitement. When I defeat him, you rush over to help deal with me. Is this what you call not distinguishing right from wrong?"
The few volumes of classics from Yan Yang Mountain are vastly inferior to those of our Hui Yue Mountain. Senior Brother Han possesses profound cultivation; examining your few broken scriptures and pointing out their shortcomings would indeed be a delightful affair for you.
Han Mo's words were impolite, as if the ancient Star God Bell were an unclaimed object, easily obtainable. The old Daoist of Zhuque, being a person of great wisdom, naturally would not stoop to the level of the younger generation, smiling in silence
Su Han's fist, emanating a faint purple aura, collided violently with Qi Guang's light golden giant palm. Qi Guang, brimming with confidence, believed that this strike could easily crush Su Han. However, as soon as he made contact with the opponent's purple fist, he felt an overwhelming force that he could not possibly withstand surging towards him.
Senior Brother Qi entered the Lung Cang Formation a few months ago, surpassing the little turtle of Yan Yang Mountain by several minor realms. With a casual wave of his hand, he could make him lie down for a year and a half.
"Good, good, good." The Iron Swallow Daoist felt a surge of joy in his heart and quickly turned to a young man of about eighteen or nineteen behind him, saying: "Han Mo, quickly pay your respects to your Zhuque Master Uncle."
Little dog! I... ... Qi Guang is heartbroken, and my mouth is stretched all the way to the roots of my ears
The Yan Yang Mountain is increasingly losing its significance, being replaced by our Hui Yue Mountain, which is an inevitable trend. Just look at this young man's cultivation level, and you will understand how inadequate Yan Yang Mountain has become
After our Huiyue Mountain claims victory in this debate, we will undoubtedly make a grand display and consolidate our educational affairs. Han Mo declared proudly: "The other six sects should prioritize the greater good, unite under the banner of Huiyue, and revitalize the Star God Path."
Upon hearing that he was to host Han Mo and his companions, Su Han felt a thousand unwillingnesses. However, he had always held great respect for the old Daoist Zhuque and did not dare to disobey. With a sense of frustration, he merely shrugged his sleeves and said to the group of young disciples from Huiyue Mountain, led by Han Mo: "Please go ahead"