Lu Jie was stunned after hearing Chu Fengâs words.
He had a completely baffled look on his face.
It was as if he couldnât believe what he had just heard.
That fellow who had only appeared at that moment actually dared to tell him, Lu Jie, that he wasnât qualified to challenge him?
âWho do you think you are? Youâve merely successfully challenged the Ancient Compliance Castleâs Talent Steps. Do you really think that youâre unrivaled in the entire world?â
âThere are countless artifacts that test oneâs talent in the martial cultivation world. But, never have I ever heard of any senior who seized power by relying on how talented they are. What martial cultivators and world spiritists rely on is actual strength.â
Lu Jieâs tone was no longer as calm as before. Everyone could tell that he had been angered by Chu Feng.
âI admit, being able to successfully challenge the Talent Steps in the Ancient Compliance Castle does not amount to much. But, at least Iâm better than someone who only dares to challenge the first step, and did not even dare to step onto the second step.â
âThat is the reason why you arenât qualified to challenge me.â
âAfter all, disregarding everything else, merely in terms of our achievements on the Talent Steps, Iâm much superior to you.â
Different from Lu Jie, Chu Feng responded with indifference, and even had a faint smile on his face.
His smile was filled with contempt.
He simply didnât place Lu Jie in his eyes at all.
Seeing Chu Feng acting like that, Lu Jie was so furious that the corners of his mouth started twitching.
If it wasnât for the fact that there were too many people there, he mightâve attacked him directly.
Chu Fengâs attitude had not only infuriated Lu Jie, it had also shocked the others.
After all, that was the renowned Lu Jie.
Even though he was extremely conceited, considered everyone else to be beneath him and would not even show respect to his seniors, he was still Lu Jie, the person that was renowned as the Holy Light Galaxyâs most outstanding world spiritist of the younger generation.
Lu Jieâs reputation came not only from him being the disciple of the Dao Comprehension Sage Exalted.
He had gained his reputation with his own strength.
For Chu Feng to say that he wasnât qualified to challenge him, was indeed excessively arrogant.
But, it just so happened that the crowd were unable to reprimand Chu Feng for his attitude.
Ignoring the fact that Lu Jieâs arrogance had brought dissatisfaction to the crowd, merely the fact that Chu Feng had conquered the Talent Stepsâ third step was itself an unrivaled achievement.
Practically everyone knew how difficult the Talent Steps were. Even for those that hadnât experienced it themselves, had heard about it.
As such, Chu Fengâs achievement of conquering the Talent Stepsâ second and third steps was something with a lot of bearing.
Perhaps Chu Fengâs current strength might be weaker than Lu Jieâs. But, his talent most definitely surpassed Lu Jieâs. Furthermore, it was not by a slight bit, but rather by a lot.
âThat kid is also someone with quite a personality.â
âSure enough, true geniuses are all haughty individuals.â
Many people gave Chu Feng this sort of evaluation.
But, what Lu Jie and the others present didnât know was that Chu Feng would not have been treating Lu Jie with such an attitude had it not been for Lu Jieâs disrespect toward Yuan Shu.
Chu Feng was not easily bullied. Generally, Chu Feng would always take revenge.
But, when someoneâs ill intention was aimed at him, Chu Feng could sometimes tolerate it
However, if someone aimed their ill-will at his friends, Chu Feng definitely wouldnât watch with folded arms.
That was the reason why Chu Feng was giving Lu Jie tit for tat.
âA verbal argument is meaningless. If youâre a man, then come and fight me.â
âWe can speak with our world spirit techniques. Thatâs the way world spiritists should act,â Lu Jie said to Chu Feng.
âListen carefully. Ignoring whether or not youâre qualified to challenge me, the fact remains that youâre the one challenging me. As such, I can either accept or refuse your challenge.â
âYouâve trained in world spirit techniques for so many years. Yet, youâre challenging me? Do you not think this is unfair?â
âHow could you have the shame to actually challenge me?â
âActually, if you want to challenge me, thatâs simple. Go ahead and enter the Ancient Compliance Castle. Ascend the Talent Steps. If youâre able to replace my name with your own, itâll be your win.â
âAs for a match in world spirit techniques...â
âYou can ask the people present whether or not thatâll be fair.â
Hearing Chu Fengâs words, the crowd nodded in agreement.
Although both Chu Feng and Lu Jie were of the younger generation, Chu Feng wasnât even a hundred years old, whereas Lu Jie was much older than him.
In terms of fairness, it was indeed unfair for Lu Jie to challenge Chu Feng.
âSo thatâs what youâre worried about. So thatâs why youâre afraid to accept my challenge.â
âRest assured, I, Lu Jie, will not take advantage of you.â
âI will suppress my world spirit techniques to your level.â
After Lu Jie said those words, the crowdâs expressions changed.
If Lu Jie was really willing to do that, the difference in age could be ignored.
At the same level of strength, what one would compete in would be true ability. A match like that would not be unfair.
âAre you serious?â asked Chu Feng.
âI, Lu Jie, always keep my word,â said Lu Jie.
âVery well. Then, how do we confirm that youâre suppressing your strength?â asked Chu Feng.
Right at that moment, a voice sounded from the direction of the Ancient Compliance Castle. âThatâs simple. Step onto the Dragon Disclosure Stone, and your true strength will be revealed.â
The crowd looked over towards the voice and were all shocked.
A person had appeared outside the Ancient Compliance Castle. That person was none other than Old Man Compliance.
Old Man Compliance was known for his eccentric nature. Very rarely did he leave the Ancient Compliance Castle.
He was also rarely interested in the matters of the Holy Light Galaxy.
But, at that moment, he had not only appeared, he had even proposed a solution for the showdown.
Because of this, the crowd realized that Old Man Compliance was also looking forward to the showdown.
The crowd found this to be quite understandable.
One was a renowned genius of the Holy Light Galaxy.
The other was a supernova with unbounded talent who had conquered the Talent Stepsâ third step.
Everyone wanted to know exactly which of them was stronger.
This was a battle for the glory of the strongest member of the younger generation.
Who wouldnât look forward to such a match?