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Chapter -6. 

In that moment, Ning Rongrong was stirred awake by the commotion and stepped out of the Sword Cottage. 

She noticed a group of individuals surrounding Ye Chen, and her displeasure was evident. With determination, she pointed at Yao Hai and reprimanded, "Don't overstep! I've made it clear before: if anyone dares to bully my friends again, I will make them regret it, no matter who they are!" 

The disciples who had come to confront Ye Chen fell silent, bowing their heads and holding their tongues. 

Yao Hai, however, wore a particularly dark expression. He couldn't bear the sight of the girl he liked standing up for another boy like this. 

With clenched fists, he gritted his teeth and said, "Miss Rongrong, this is a personal matter between me and Ye Chen. I trust Master Ning won't involve himself too much." 

The mention of Ning Fengzhi instantly diminished Ning Rongrong's assertiveness. Her father held Yao Hai in high regard, as he was the top disciple of the outer sect. Given the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's focus on support-type martial souls, Yao Hai's strong attack-type soul made him highly valued. 

At just 14 years old, he had already achieved the status of a 26th rank Great Soul Master, showcasing unmatched talent that garnered the elders' careful attention. 

As she pondered this, a figure suddenly descended from the sky—none other than sect leader Ning Fengzhi himself. 

"Dad!" 

"Greetings, Sect Leader." 

The disciples before the Sword Cottage knelt respectfully and bowed their heads, stunned by how far this situation had escalated to draw in the leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Was he here to back Yao Hai? 

Yao Hai lowered his head with a smile curling at the corners of his mouth, thinking, now that the sect leader is here, who could possibly stop him from confronting Ye Chen? 

"Everyone, rise," Ning Fengzhi commanded with a wave of his hand before smiling and lifting Ning Rongrong into his arms, "My dear daughter, why haven't you come home in days? Don't you miss your dad?" 

"Dad, I've been training with Brother Ye Chen! You always say I need to work harder, hmph!" 

Ning Rongrong pouted, making Ning Fengzhi tenderly tap her forehead, "You're so clever. I'm just worried you might face trouble out here." 

At that moment, Yao Hai suddenly knelt and exclaimed loudly, "Sect Leader, that Ye Chen must have bullied the young lady! I just heard him say that Rongrong slept with him. Just look at what's happened these last few days!" 

"Enough!" 

With a swift slap, a bright red handprint appeared on Yao Hai's face. Ning Fengzhi glared at him, "How dare you speak ill of my daughter?" 

"Yes, yes, I'm sorry for being reckless, but Ye Chen—" 

"Smack!" 

Before he could finish, two more slaps sent him sprawling to the ground. 

Rubbing his sore hand, Ning Fengzhi coldly looked at Yao Hai and stated, "You have no right to speak poorly of Ye Chen." 

"Haha, well done!" 

Ning Rongrong's small pink fist pumped in the air, and she threw her arms around Ning Fengzhi, planting a kiss on his cheek, her little face bright with happiness. 

"Hiss~" 

The disciples present gasped in disbelief. They had not expected the sect leader to come in support of Ning Rongrong and instead deliver such a reprimand to Yao Hai. 

Was Yao Hai's bond with Ning Fengzhi not as strong as rumored? Was Ye Chen truly the sect leader's most favored son-in-law? 

"Sect Leader, you—" 

Yao Hai, now back on his feet, looked incredulous. He never dreamed that the kind sect leader, who had only previously shared a few words with him, would strike him repeatedly. 

In a sudden fury, Yao Hai glared at Ye Chen with red-rimmed eyes, blaming him for the humiliation he had suffered that day. 

"It's all your fault that Rongrong doesn't like me. It's all your fault that the sect leader treats me like this!" 

Harboring those thoughts, Yao Hai's mind consumed him with a single idea: to eliminate Ye Chen. 

However, attempting to rid himself of Ye Chen within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was an almost impossible task with the sect leader standing guard. 

Yet, 'almost' doesn't mean 'absolutely impossible.' Yao Hai had already concocted a believable plan to achieve his goal. 

He pointed at Ye Chen and shouted, "Today we can avoid fighting, but I, Yao Hai, challenge you to a life-and-death duel! I will wait however long it takes!" 

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, once a life-and-death duel had been initiated, it must be accepted. However, if there was a significant rank difference, the higher-ranked participant had to refrain from improving his rank and wait until the lower-ranked participant matched it before proceeding with the duel! 

If the lower-ranked individual initiated the duel, they faced no time constraints and could choose to fight at any moment. 

"Ye Chen—" 

Ning Rongrong rushed to his side and whispered a quick explanation in his ear. 

Once finished, Ye Chen shook his head and smiled, "This is interesting, but why wait for years? Let's settle this today!" With that, Ye Chen paced toward the martial arts arena, where the dueling stage awaited. 

At those words, it was as if a massive stone had plunged into a sea; everyone stared in shock as Ye Chen boldly approached the life-and-death battle! 

It's worth noting that Yao Hai was a Level 26 Soul Master, while Ye Chen was merely a Level 10 Soul Fighter without even a soul ring. Was there still any suspense left in this duel? 

A bystander in the crowd shook his head, "Has Ye Chen lost his mind, or does he think Yao Hai wouldn't dare to go after him with the sect leader watching? This is a life-and-death battle!" 

Hearing this, another disciple was left speechless and said, "A Soul Fighter against a Great Soul Master? This duel will be unprecedented; how on earth can Ye Chen afford to do this?" 

"Alas!" The crowd shook their heads in unison, all believing Ye Chen faced certain doom, as the disparity in their abilities was simply too vast. 

News of the duel between Ye Chen and Yao Hai spread rapidly through the sect. Soon, more than half of the members, including elders and regular disciples, gathered at the martial arts arena to witness the spectacle. 

Among them were the two Douluos, Sword Bone and Bone Douluo, who stood atop a nearby building alongside Ning Fengzhi and Rongrong, keenly observing the unfolding battle. 

Ning Fengzhi inquired, "Uncles, do you think Ye Chen stands a chance? After all, he has only just awakened and lacks any soul rings." 

Bone Douluo shook his head, looking worried. 

Sword Douluo confidently asserted, "Even at his age, I wouldn't have been able to defeat Yao Hai at Level 26 without at least two soul rings. Ye Chen has no hope of winning." 

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong suddenly exclaimed, "You just don't understand him! I believe Ye Chen will win for sure!" 

Fueled by blind faith, her statement caused Sword Douluo and the others to shake their heads. After all, girls mature far too quickly, and their sweet Rongrong was still just six! 

In the martial arts arena, Ye Chen and Yao Hai stood directly across from each other. Both remained silent, and after a brief pause, they launched their respective attacks. 

Ye Chen brandished the Seven Star Demon Abyss Sword and advanced confidently. The precision with which he wielded the long sword resembled a seasoned swordsman, fierce and unstoppable. 

"This kid, how much of my sword technique has he grasped to execute such power?" 

Sword Douluo, watching from the rooftop, felt his gaze sharpen in disbelief. He had dedicated his life to mastering swordsmanship, spending decades to reach his current level, yet Ye Chen's skill came impressively close. 

Seeing Ye Chen charge, Yao Hai wasn't going to hold back. With a cold smirk, he summoned his martial soul. 

"Sea Flame Spear!" 

With a powerful shout, blue flames erupted around Yao Hai, swirling together in his palm to form a long spear of fire. 

Without hesitation, Yao Hai swung the Sea Flame Spear with all his might, thrusting it menacingly toward Ye Chen. 

As the Sea Flame Spear was unleashed, the air pressure in the arena thickened, creating an invisible force that made breathing difficult for everyone present. 

Outside the martial arts arena, a disciple gasped, "This Yao Hai's soul power has reached Level 28! Ye Chen is likely going to be instantly defeated." 

A nearby female disciple shook her head, "Not necessarily. Ye Chen seems to possess a strong martial soul; he should be able to endure for a few moments." 

Hearing her, the crowd collectively shook their heads. In their view, Ye Chen was merely rushing toward his own demise by underestimating the situation. 

"Clang!" 

When the sword and spear met, a piercing sound filled the air, and Ye Chen's small frame was sent flying several meters, crashing heavily onto the arena floor and sending up a cloud of debris. 

"Wow, this is the might of a Great Soul Master—truly formidable." 

Ye Chen felt a metallic taste rising in his throat, his hand trembling as it held the sword, yet he couldn't help but smile. 

In his first encounter with a strong opponent, Ye Chen was filled not with fear but immense excitement. The desire to fight surged within him, carried by the rush of adrenaline. 

"Come again!" 

With a hearty laugh, Ye Chen charged forward recklessly, the Seven Star Demon Abyss Sword gliding towards Yao Hai like a fierce dragon. 

"Seeking death!" 

A fierce killing intent flashed in Yao Hai's eyes. After fending off a few of Ye Chen's strikes, he quickly seized the moment to elevate the Sea Flame Spear, aiming it directly at Ye Chen's forehead. 

With a loud crash, Ye Chen's sword technique was swift as he raised the Demon Abyss Sword to block the lethal spear aimed for him. But once again, he was sent flying. However, this time, the distance was noticeably shorter. 

"This kid's soul power is so dense. What kind of monster is he?" 

Yao Hai tightened his grip on the Sea Flame Spear. After their previous encounter, he could feel that Ye Chen's attacks were already pushing the boundaries for soul masters, nearing the level of high-ranking ones. 

There wasn't any time to waste; he needed to bring the fight to a quick conclusion. 

After pushing Ye Chen back once more, Yao Hai seized the moment, raised the Sea Flame Gun high, and fully activated his second martial soul skill. 

"Flame Sea!" 

With a roar, Yao Hai hurled the Sea Flame Spear into the air. It disassembled into countless dense azure flames, enveloping much of the training ground like a starry sky. 

The surrounding temperature began to soar, and disciples watching from below started to sweat profusely, retreating over ten meters just to catch their breath. 

"What an overwhelming power; now it's my turn to unleash my strength," Ye Chen said as he sheathed his sword, a mysterious smile playing on his lips.

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