Submissive Above, Unrestrained Below

Chapter 83: Dare to Fight?

“Nangong Cave Master, is this person your disciple?”

Yao Qingtian was quite satisfied with Chen Ansheng’s aptitude, but there had always been a rule in Ninefold Flower Mountain that the four caves could not poach each other’s disciples, and it was absolutely forbidden for disciples to betray their masters and ancestors!

Hence, Yao Qingtian asked this question.

“He’s not an official disciple of my cave.”

Nan Gong Xiu understood Yao Qingtian’s meaning, and such matters couldn’t be lied about, as whether Chen Ansheng had ever sworn allegiance to the Ninefold Ancestor could be easily verified.

“That’s good.” Yao Qingtian smiled and said, “Jianyuan, you recommended him very well. From this moment on, this friend of yours will be an official core disciple of my Biyan Cave. As for which Elder he wishes to take as his master, we can discuss that after this calamity passes.”

According to formal rules, even if Chen Ansheng possessed a profound-grade sword body, he would still need to participate in an assessment to qualify as a core disciple.

However, Yao Qingtian made a point to infuriate Nan Gong Xiu and her daughter by directly accepting Chen Ansheng as a core disciple. When this mother and daughter came to cancel the engagement, they had slapped the entire Yao family in the face, and Yao Qingtian had been uncomfortable about it for quite some time.

“Disciple Chen Ansheng, pays respect to the Cave Master.”

Chen Ansheng had long desired to join Biyan Cave, so naturally, he would not object when Yao Qingtian personally accepted him.

Chen Ansheng then turned to Nan Gong Xiu and said, “Biyan Cave is no worse than Qian Yue Cave, so I don’t think it contravenes your vow with my brother Li. Did I make things difficult for you?”

Nan Gong Xiu’s expression turned cold as she replied, “It’s not difficult; that is good. However, I must remind you, you were chosen by the Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion as a disciple. If you casually affiliate with a sect without consulting Lord Mo, be careful lest you suffer the consequences.”

Chen Ansheng replied lightly, “I have my own plans, so you need not worry about me.”

Upon hearing Chen Ansheng’s indifferent and assertive words toward Nan Gong Xiu, Ji Ziling felt as if she had been greatly insulted.

Just a lowly miner, how dare he speak to her mother like that!

“You lowly creature, don’t think I’ll let you off just because of this—”

“Shut your filthy mouth!”

Before Ji Ziling could finish her sentence, Chen Ansheng interrupted her angrily.

“Considering your mother’s face, I’ll warn you: from now on, don’t shout at me, or else don’t blame me for turning hostile!” After saying this, Chen Ansheng turned to Nan Gong Xiu, clasped his hands, and said, “Nan Gong Xiu, I bear no grudge against your daughter, yet she has repeatedly threatened to harm me. You have seen it all. If she dares to act like this again, whatever happens will be on her. I have said my piece!”

This outburst had been bottled up in Chen Ansheng’s heart, and he had been feeling stifled for quite some time.

Hearing this, Nan Gong Xiu’s expression turned grim. “Chen Ansheng, are you threatening me and my daughter?”

Chen Ansheng was not about to back down this time, stating, “It’s not a threat, but if anyone seeks my life, I will take hers; that’s all!”

Nan Gong Xiu’s expression darkened further as she coldly replied, “You know my vow has been annulled, how dare you act so recklessly!”

Chen Ansheng smirked slightly. “It’s simple: I’ve had enough, and I can no longer endure it! Besides, I am now a disciple of Biyan Cave, and likely will be a disciple of Xuan Yang Immortal Mansion in the future; allowing others to bully me would disgrace my sect. The honor of the sect is more important than my own life.”

“Hahaha.”

Hearing this, Yao Qingtian laughed heartily.

“Kid, well said! Today, I declare, whoever dares to touch my disciple will face my wrath to the end!”

Nan Gong Xiu’s rising murderous intent eventually dissipated.

As for the matters in the Forbidden Zone, she still had not provided an explanation to the other three caves or to Mo Wu. If she were to forcefully confront Yao Qingtian now, she feared it would turn unfavorable.

“Chen Ansheng, I underestimated you. You are talented, brave, bold, and scheming. Remember this: coming from the lower tiers, you should have the awareness of the lower tiers. You do not have the backing to support your arrogance; do not entangle yourself.”

Nan Gong Xiu said calmly.

“You should better discipline your daughter and not trouble yourself over a lowly commoner like me.”

Chen Ansheng said leisurely.

“Mother!” Ji Ziling felt a sharp pain in her heart. “Now you see what kind of character this lowlife has, right? If it weren’t for you stopping me back then, I could have killed him with a single sword strike, and he wouldn’t have had the chance to become so smug!”

Before Nan Gong Xiu could say anything, Yao Jianyuan disdainfully remarked, “Ji Ziling, I didn’t expect there to be such a shameless person in the world. You grew up soaking in spiritual energy, received resources that far exceed those of Brother Chen, yet your strength might not surpass his. What right do you have to look down on him?”

Ji Ziling furiously retorted, “Shut your mouth! He’s just a lowly commoner; how dare he compare himself to me? If you’re so capable, don’t stop me! I can crush this maggot with a single finger!”

Ziling showed no restraint, and Chen Ansheng was filled with considerable anger.

At this moment, Yao Jianyuan subtly transmitted a message, “Brother Chen, I just injured her meridians with my sword. Her combat power will definitely be significantly reduced. With your peak level of immortal energy at the eighth realm, you absolutely have a chance of winning. Go and beat her; humiliate her!”

Yao Jianyuan understood Ji Ziling’s temperament very well. No matter how often he defeated her, she would never accept it or feel humiliated.

But if Chen Ansheng were to defeat her, it would be different. Given her narcissistic and prideful character, she would undoubtedly crumble under such a blow, which would truly humiliate her!

Chen Ansheng pondered for a moment, realizing that his realm had soared, his mental strength far surpassing Ji Ziling’s, not to mention the ancient immortal sword technique acquired from the Forbidden Zone—he might just be able to take her on, who was now injured!

It was time to settle the score for all the oppression and humiliation he had faced.

Thus, Chen Ansheng coldly said, “Ji Ziling, you’re merely relying on your backing to show off against me. If it comes to a one-on-one fight, what can you do?”

With those harsh words, Ji Ziling was nearly about to explode with rage.

“You!” Ji Ziling was furious but suddenly composed herself, feigning calm as she said, “Alright, I won’t play petty games with you. Chen Ansheng, I formally challenge you to a duel. A fair and just fight, with no outsiders allowed to help. Do you dare to accept?”

Chen Ansheng smirked coldly and glanced at Nan Gong Xiu, “I will have a fair and just fight with your daughter. Do you agree?”

Nan Gong Xiu replied coldly, “Are you afraid that I, the Cave Master, will interfere? Rest assured, you are not worthy.”

Simultaneously, Yao Qingtian quietly consulted with Yao Jianyuan and then said, “Since both sides have agreed, I also approve of this duel. Young Chen, fight with confidence. With me as your Cave Master, no one will dare bully you.”

“Disciple understands.”

Chen Ansheng bowed slightly to Yao Qingtian.

The commotion had already attracted countless onlookers, and when the challenge was set, everyone felt utterly incredulous.