"Zhang Chuxi’s ordeal serves as the best lesson from the past! If not for Guardian Chen risking his life to save her, do you think she could still be standing here? All four Foundation Establishment Guards fell at the hands of the Demon Cultivator! This is the cruelty of the Cultivation Realm!"
Zhang Chuxi’s body trembled violently, and she lowered her head, not daring to meet Xu Henshan’s gaze.
So, there was a reason behind all this for her...
Indeed.
If she hadn’t caused such a huge blunder this time, the sect would never have allowed Chen Ye to do as he pleased.
But strangely, did she misunderstand something?
Junior Sister Zhao only appeared angry, but there was no sign of shame. Could it be that she wasn’t humiliated by Chen Ye?
"I don’t believe it!"
Zhao Yuanyuan picked up the Jade Pendant in defiance, wanting to report it.
There was a quick response from the Jade Pendant, but the result clearly disappointed her.
The little girl was somewhat dissatisfied.
These despicable bastards, even after being taught by their master, were still unwilling.
Her master had never taught her like this before!
She consoled, "Yuanyuan, don’t be afraid, the days ahead are long. If you are afraid now, what will you do in the future?"
Hearing Qing Jun’s comfort, Zhao Yuanyuan cried even harder.
Xu Henshan shook his head helplessly. After helping Chen Ye stabilize the scene, he flicked his sleeve and left, getting out of it.
With Xu Henshan’s departure, the atmosphere in the main hall became more oppressive.
Since even Peak Master Xu had spoken, and even Zhao Yuanyuan’s father tacitly agreed, what room did the disciples have to resist?
Despair spread among the crowd.
"Next, Qian Duo."
Chen Ye’s voice sounded again, still calm, yet like a death sentence.
The named male disciple was a plump little guy who nearly collapsed to his knees in fright.
He definitely didn’t want to get beaten in front of Senior Sister Zhang!
"Bang!"
The door closed tightly again.
The side hall soon turned into a living hell.
Screams echoed one after another, varying in intensity.
"Ah! Don’t hit my face! Don’t hit my face!"
"Instructor, spare me! I surrender! Isn’t that enough?!"
"My leg’s broken! It’s going to break!"
Every disciple who went in came out looking spiritually devastated.
Zhang Chuxi hid at the back of the crowd, watching her fellow disciples being tortured one by one. The fear in her heart reached its peak.
She clutched her clothes tightly, her knuckles white, biting her lower lip until she tasted blood.
"He’s gone crazy... He must be crazy..."
Zhang Chuxi shouted in her heart.
If she fell into his hands in this closed side hall, with no one to call for help, what would he do to her?
He would certainly take the chance to retaliate, using more humiliating means to torment her!
"Can’t see me, can’t see me..."
However, fate was not kind.
After another disciple crawled out crying, Chen Ye did not directly call a name as usual.
He leaned against the door frame, leisurely tidied his slightly disheveled sleeves, then looked up. His gaze passed over the trembling disciples, landing on the young girl trying to appear calm.
A smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"Not bad, worthy of a Wall Spiritual Body. It seems you are well prepared."
The disciples turned to look and saw the Elder’s daughter looking unfazed, her gaze calmly meeting Instructor Chen’s.
They couldn’t help but think, "Worthy of Senior Sister Zhang... perhaps only Zhao Guanhai and Senior Sister Zhang can pass this new instructor’s test."
Not long ago, Zhao Guanhai had also been called in by Chen Ye.
Zhao Guanhai, a genius on par with Zhang Chuxi, was different from other disciples. When he came out, he even praised Instructor Chen’s skills.
Indeed, it was true.
This instructor indeed had true abilities. His understanding of magic far surpassed ordinary people, executing it effortlessly. Even the mundane Geng Metal Qi could be used extraordinarily.
Under the watchful eyes of many, Zhang Chuxi was in a difficult spot.
She took a deep breath, trying to maintain a calm expression, though her palms were already drenched in cold sweat:
"Instructor, you flatter me. Chuxi... will do her best."
...
The hall was dark and quiet.
Chen Ye did not attack immediately as before. Instead, he stood with his hands behind his back, quietly watching her.
"Quite the performance."
He chuckled, his voice echoing in the empty hall, tinged with mockery,
"Weren’t you just outside looking like you were ready to face death? Why are you trembling now?"
"I... I am not!"
Zhang Chuxi instinctively hid her hands behind her back, forcing herself to say,
"Guardian Chen, although you are an instructor, you cannot falsely accuse a disciple."
"Oh? Is that so?"
Chen Ye said nothing, moving closer to her,
"Why didn’t you dare to look at me just now? Could it be... you’re afraid I’ll remember some unpleasant memories for you?"
With each step he took, Zhang Chuxi took a step back until there was nowhere to retreat, and her back hit the cold wall.
"You... you stay away!"
Zhang Chuxi couldn’t keep up the act anymore, her voice carried a hint of tremble,
"This is Baopu Peak, if..., if you dare to do anything, I’ll call for help!"
"Call for help?"
Chen Ye seemed to hear a joke,
"Didn’t you hear what Peak Master Xu said just now? Everything that happens here has the sect’s tacit approval. Even if you scream yourself hoarse, no one will come to save you."
He extended a hand, leaning on the wall next to Zhang Chuxi’s ear, trapping her between himself and the wall, looking down at her panicked, pretty little face.
"Besides... I don’t intend to do anything to you."
Chen Ye’s voice suddenly turned playful,
"I just want to see if you’ve been slacking off at home these days. After all... you are my most valued student."
"How... how do you plan to check?"
Zhang Chuxi swallowed, her small hands pressed against the man’s chest, turning her face away, and asked quietly.
As expected...
He’s going to bully her again.
The next moment, Chen Ye adeptly retracted his hand, taking a few steps back:
"It’s simple. Use all your skills to attack me. If you can touch me, today’s lesson will be considered passed."
"You’re a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!"
Zhang Chuxi gritted her teeth and said.
Isn’t this obviously bullying her! Hit her and then humiliate her, right!
Chen Ye had no idea what strange thoughts were in this little girl’s mind.
He nodded:
"Of course. But... I will limit my cultivation to the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer. Aren’t you at the Qi Refining Eighth Layer now?"
Zhang Chuxi clenched her tiny fists, a surge of determination igniting in her heart: "Alright!"
Among the same ranks, even if she couldn’t defeat Chen Ye, she could surely touch him, right?
Go all out!
To avoid being humiliated by this demon, she must win!
"Star Guide Technique!"
She whispered softly, spiritual power surged around her, and dots of starlight gathered around her, turning into several streams of light, heading straight for Chen Ye.
Chen Ye stood still, not moving an inch, and just by slightly turning his body, he easily dodged those streams of light.
"Too slow." He remarked indifferently.
Zhang Chuxi was not convinced, her hand changing spell patterns, and the starlight instantly became denser, like a large web, enveloping Chen Ye.
"Starry Enclosure!"
This was her forte, even those at Qi Cultivation Perfection would suffer if they were careless.
However, Chen Ye’s figure moved like a phantom, effortlessly weaving through the dense starlight without a leaf touching his body.
"Is this your full strength?"
His voice came from all directions, carrying a hint of mockery,
"If this is the so-called Jade Essence Physique, then I’m too disappointed."
Zhang Chuxi’s face flushed with anger, she no longer held back, forming a seal with her hands, manifesting a star disk, pushing it to its limit.
"Meteor Fall!"
A massive star projection formed in the air, smashing forcefully towards Chen Ye.
This strike already had the power of a Foundation Establishment Cultivator!
"Interesting."
Chen Ye finally raised his head, a trace of admiration flashing in his eyes.
But this admiration vanished in an instant.
He extended a finger, lightly pointing at the descending star.
"Break."
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, the star projection shattered instantly, scattering into countless points of light in the air.
Zhang Chuxi suffered a backlash, her face turned pale, and she staggered back a few steps, collapsing to the ground.
"How... how could this be..."
She stared dazedly at the unharmed Chen Ye, incredulous.
Yet, the spiritual power Chen Ye used was indeed the level of the Qi Cultivation Eighth Layer.
"Looks like you lost."
Chen Ye walked slowly to her, crouching down, looking at her pale face,
"So, are you ready to accept your punishment?"
Meanwhile, he breathed a sigh of relief internally.
Thankfully, he had recently reached the Foundation Establishment Third Layer, and moreover, the transformation of the Withered Glory Mystical Light Scripture had brought a drastic change to the spiritual power within him.
Otherwise, today’s outcome would’ve been uncertain.