The arriving person was one zhang tall, with a muscular physique. His hair was spiky while his eyes were red. Even from a distance away, everyone could feel a great pressure from him.
âThis person possesses an eighth-layer Martial Highness Realm cultivation and an eighth-grade Di ranked Martial Spirit. The Martial Art he practices is similar to the group of the tenâ¦â
Qin Nanâs eyes flickered with astonishment. If he werenât mistaken, it was highly possible that the person was ranked on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.
âSenior Brother, why are you here?â Zhang Yishou immediately brought his fists together with a respectful look.
The cultivators began to gossip among themselves seeing this.
âThis guy must be Shi Jingtao, thirty-first ranked on the Hidden Dragon Ranking.â
âWhy would he come here in person?â
âIâm not sure, but it might have something to do with the ten cultivators.â
The cultivators who practiced similar Martial Arts as Shi Jingtao took a step forward in an orderly fashion and brought their fists together. Their eyes flickered as they communicated in secret.
Seeing this, Zhang Yishouâs heart sank while his forehead was covered in sweat. It was obvious that these ten cultivators were closely related to Shi Jingtao. Even though his status was not too low in the Dao-Seeking Mountain, it was nothing compared to a genius who had made it onto the Hidden Dragon Ranking.
âYouâre Zhang Yishou, right? These are my friends. Give them the badges.â Shi Jingtao spoke in a calm tone, but it felt like he was giving out a command instead.
Hearing this, Zhang Yishou showed no hesitation and blurted out, âSo these are Senior Brotherâs friends. Pardon me for being ignorant, please forgive me for my misbehaving. Iâll make up for it when I have the chance. Here are the badgesâ¦â
Zhang Yishou immediately handed them ten badges. The rogue cultivators raised their heads slightly and received them. Following this, Shi Jingtao turned around and prepared to leave, leading the cultivators.
Qin Nan frowned upon seeing this. Didnât this mean that three hundred badges were given out today, which meant that he would have to wait until the following day in order to enter the Dao-Seeking Mountain?
The cultivators behind Qin Nan wore unpleasant look, but none of them dared to voice out their opinions in front of Shi Jingtaoã
âWait!â
Qin Nan stepped forward and spoke, grabbing the attention of the crowd.
What was this guy up to?
âWhatâs wrong with you?â Zhang Yishaoâs attitude changed immediately. An imperious aura burst out from his figure.
Shi Jingtao and the ten cultivators proceeded with their actions as if they had not heard Qin Nanâs words. However, they immediately halted after hearing his next sentence.
âThe entry badges are given out according to the rules. Why are they allowed to take the badges without queuing up? Are they allowed to break the rules just because of this Shi Jingtaoâs status?â Qin Nan spoke calmly.
The words instantly shocked the crowd. Was this young man out of his mind? Was he seriously picking on Shi Jingtao here at the Dao-Seeking Mountain!
Zhang Yishouâs face became dark as he snapped, âWho are you? What does it matter to you? Iâm in charge of the distribution of the badges. Iâll give them to whoever I want! Since when are you allowed to question my authority?â
Zhang Yishou had already been feeling unpleasant due to Shi Jingtaoâs interfering with his authority. However, he had not expected a mere outsider to dare question his motives too. Do you think youâre Shi Jingtao too?
âBreaking the rules?â Shi Jingtao suddenly snapped while glaring down at Qin Nan with a menacing grin, âMy friend, let me tell youâonly the powerful are respected here at the Dao-Seeking Mountain! I can change the rules as I wish!â
The words served as a great explosion, accompanied by the prestige of the thirty-first ranked genius of the Hidden Dragon Ranking.
Many cultivators were astounded. Most of them were only at the earlier stages of the Martial Highness Realm, thus they could not help but shiver facing Shi Jingtaoâs suppression.
Only Qin Nan remained expressionless.
âIâll let you handle this fool!â Shi Jingtaoâs eyes flickered when he saw Qin Nanâs calm reaction. He immediately withdrew his aura and gave Zhang Yishou a glance before leaving the scene. Although this young manâs cultivation was quite remarkable, there was no point in him dealing with him personally.
âDid you hear me? Leave here at once! From today onward, you shall never set foot onto the Dao-Seeking Mountain!â Zhang Yishou snapped as if he were the ruler of the Dao-Seeking Mountain.
âOnly the powerful ones are respected, huh?â
Qin Nan smirked. The principles of the Dao-Seeking Mountain were quite cruel, but it was definitely in his favor.
âHe should be here anytime nowâ¦â
Qin Nan raised his head staring into the distance.
âWhy are you still here? Are you waiting to be killed!?â Zhang Yishou wore a stupefied face. He did not expect the young man to treat his furious words like nothing. Following this, a murderous intent arose within his heart. Shi Jingtao could treat him like dirt, but that didnât mean this young man could do the same thing as well!
However, at that instant!
BANG!
The space surrounding the dojo crumbled as a terrifying suppression burst out like a surging wave.
Shi Jingtao and his group were stunned seeing this. The figures in the crowd shuddered too. The suppression almost caused them to suffocate.
âThis isâ¦â
Zhang Yishou raised his head and stared at the rift.
Gong Yang stepped out from the rift with a calm expression, with his aura fully unleashed. Cracks began to fill the surface of the icy dojo due to his presence.
Shi Jingtaoâs aura was nothing comparing to Gong Yangâs.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âSenior Brother Yang Gong!â At that instant, it was Shi Jingtaoâs turn to wear a dumbfounded face. Whatâs going on, why would Senior Brother Yang Gong come here in person?
âThisâââ
Zhang Yishou and the cultivators held their breaths. Yang Gong was one of the top geniuses of the Dao-Seeking Mountain. His status was on par with the elders, as the potential of his future was immeasurable.
He had never shown himself at the dojo. Why would he be here today?
Gong Yang ignored the comments and quickly scanned the crowd. Upon discovering Qin Nanâs presence, he withdrew his aura and burst out laughing, âHAHAHA, youâve finally come to the Dao-Seeking Mountain!â
The laugh was uttered with the utmost sincerity.
âYeah, Iâm here finallyâ¦â
Qin Nan could not help but let out a smile.
Following this, two hands were clenched tightly together. The friendship between them had never changed.
However, the scene was like a clap of thunder out of the blue for the crowd, leaving them in utter astonishment.
Whatâ¦what kind of joke was this?