Martial Master

The entire void was eerily silent, with countless elders carefully watching and listening.

Qin Chen, the newly appointed acting vice hall master.

In truth, everyone knew that Qin Chen was very young, and Elder Longyuan's so-called guidance and challenge were actually aimed at humiliating Qin Chen.

Not a single person present was foolish; everyone understood this. Thus, from an outsider's perspective, Qin Chen could completely refuse. Even if Qin Chen was afraid and did not dare to accept, the elders present would understand.

However, even with that understanding, if Qin Chen refused, then his position as acting vice hall master would no longer attract any attention in the future.

An acting vice hall master who did not dare to accept a challenge from an elder would not be taken seriously by anyone.

Under the watchful eyes of all, Qin Chen suddenly smiled.

"Since Elder Longyuan insists that I give him some guidance, as the acting vice hall master, it would be quite unreasonable for me to refuse."

Instantly, the countless deacons and elders present were stirred, excitement coursing through the air.

"You accepted?"

Elder Longyuan's eyes sparkled with intensity, an overwhelming battle intent radiating from him.

"Haha, don't just say it's you, Elder Longyuan; even if all the elders present wanted to challenge me and seek guidance from this acting vice hall master, I wouldn't refuse. After all, this is my responsibility and duty, right everyone?"

Qin Chen looked at all the elders with a beaming smile, his voice booming throughout Artifact God Island.

Proud.

Lofty.

His gaze was truly that of a vice hall master looking down at these elders, ready to provide them guidance as if they were his juniors.

"Arrogant!"

"Conceited!"

This made countless deacons and elders furious; this statement was too overbearing. What did Qin Chen mean by it?

Did he really think of them as his juniors?

True Word Earth Venerable and Venerable Radiant Light were also shocked; Qin Chen... even the Ancient Craftsman Venerable and others who had been quietly observing in the discussion hall from afar were astonished.

This Qin Chen was too ostentatious; not only had he provoked Elder Longyuan, but he also actively challenged so many deacons and elders.

"Hehe, this kid really has some guts."

"Is he planning to challenge all the elders present?"

Supreme Weapon Venerable and soon-to-be Heaven Venerable both chuckled, though their smiles were cold.

Qin Chen was too arrogant, to the point that it displeased them.

After all, they themselves were not thrilled about Qin Chen's appointment.

"Haha, very well, in that case, follow me."

Elder Longyuan said to Qin Chen as he turned to head towards the Secret Realm Arena.

"Wait a moment."

Qin Chen suddenly spoke up.

Elder Longyuan stopped in his tracks and turned around: "What's wrong? Are you having second thoughts?"

A mocking smile crept on his lips.

"Guiding a subordinate, what's there to regret? However, as you can see, this acting vice hall master is actually quite busy. If I finish guiding you, Elder Longyuan, and then other elders want to seek guidance too, I can't just focus on only you, can I?"

"So, aside from Elder Longyuan, if there are any others here who wish for this acting vice hall master to guide them, feel free to speak up immediately to avoid trouble later. Just a heads-up, once this challenge is over, anyone else who wants guidance will be ignored by me."

Qin Chen smiled brightly as he said this.

"You..."

"Arrogant, simply too arrogant."

"Who does he think he is?"

Countless elders erupted in anger, each one fuming.

Originally, they had set aside their work to come here, already dissatisfied with Qin Chen. Now, with such provocation, how could they hold back?

"I, too, want to challenge Acting Vice Hall Master Qin."

"Hehe, I've lived for over a hundred thousand years, and this is the first time I've seen a young man so arrogant. Well, it’s been a long time since I've received guidance; I’d also like to stretch my limbs."

"Hmph, a kid who just came of age; I also want to take on a challenge."