Published: December 25, 2024
Zhu Ji's expression turned even more unpleasant. He had been taught a lesson twice in a row. If this matter reached Feng Liancheng, how would he face anyone?
Xu Wang was not feeling any better. As the esteemed senior disciple of the Sword Valley, he had been humiliated by others. If this got out, he would become a laughingstock in the Sword Valley.
He clenched his fists in anger, his face turning ashen.
Throughout his life, he had never suffered such humiliation.
However, after just one encounter with Qin Chen, he realized that he was far from being Qin Chen's opponent. Even if he went up several more times, he would only end up getting taught another lesson.
"Hmph, relying on your own strong cultivation, it's no wonder you're so arrogant. If it weren't for you, how could I have been humiliated by this brat?"
Xu Wang was furious and slapped Zhu Ji hard. At that moment, Zhu Ji didn't dare to resist; he grit his teeth and said, "Xu Wang, I didn’t know this kid was so strong. Why don’t we just let it go?"
Zhu Ji was truly scared out of his wits.
"Let it go?" Xu Wang's eyes spewed fire. "How can I let it go after being humiliated like this? Just because he is strong doesn’t mean he can act so recklessly! Demon Sword City is not a place where one outsider can dominate! There are people who can teach him a lesson; after all, Demon Sword City is still the territory of the Demon Sword Sect."
"Xu Wang, are you planning to seek help from your friends in the Demon Sword Sect?"
Zhu Ji's eyes lit up. If even Xu Wang couldn't handle Qin Chen, he had lost all hope. But when he heard Xu Wang mention the Demon Sword Sect, he suddenly felt energized.
The Demon Sword Sect was the only royal-level force among dozens of powers in the area. Any inner disciple of the Demon Sword Sect would not be weaker than Xu Wang. Finding a master who could teach that brat a lesson would be a piece of cake.
"Hmph, this time you've kicked an iron plate." Xu Wang resentfully said, his eyes filled with cold light. "Just looking for my friends isn’t enough. Although my friends are strong, their strength is still limited. Moreover, the rules of the Demon Sword Sect are strict; they are just inner disciples and wouldn't dare to cause trouble recklessly."
"Then what do you mean, Xu Wang?"
"I came here not only to participate in the Demon Sword inheritance, but also to forge a connection with the seed disciple Han Li of the Demon Sword Sect. I represent the Sword Valley in supporting him for the position of sect heir. Now that Han Li has agreed, I am effectively a follower of Han Li. He will definitely take revenge for me!"
"Seed disciple Han Li?"
Zhu Ji was taken aback.
In the Demon Sword Sect, disciples were divided into various categories: servant disciples, outer disciples, inner disciples, and seed disciples.
Among them, inner disciples formed a powerful force within the Demon Sword Sect, capable of holding their own in Demon Sword City. With some achievements, they could almost become deacons or outer elders of the sect, and with good fortune, even inner elders.
As for seed disciples, their status was above that of inner disciples.
What is a seed disciple? They are the core disciples of the Demon Sword Sect.
These disciples are the most outstanding geniuses drawn from the inner disciples, each with remarkable strength and unmatched status.
Generally speaking, there are only a handful of seed disciples in the Demon Sword Sect—at most five or six, and never more.
These seed disciples enjoy the best resources of the sect and are nurtured according to the standards of the sect heir. The sect heir refers to the title of the future leader of the Demon Sword Sect.
In other words, once a seed disciple stands out, they can become the sect heir of the Demon Sword Sect. Decades later, when the current sect master steps down, they can become the new sect master.
Even if they fail in the competition and cannot become the sect heir, it would still be easy for them to become an inner elder in the future.