Supreme Dragon Martial Soul
Chapter 445 - 121: No Respect for Elders!

Chapter 445: Chapter 121: No Respect for Elders!

Zhang Shenshui glared at the Ninth Elder, his gaze sharp and filled with warning.

"Hmph! Zhang Shenshui, are you calling me crazy?"

The Ninth Elder suppressed his emotions with effort, let out a cold laugh, and pointed at Luo Cheng, saying:

"I have no desire to waste words with you. Return the rewards that Luo Cheng rightfully deserves."

Seeing the Ninth Elder standing up for Luo Cheng, Zhang Shenshui furrowed his brows slightly, then replied blandly:

"What rewards? I know nothing about that."

"You..."

The Ninth Elder’s face changed instantly, his anger rising as he shouted:

"What are you implying! Luo Cheng won first place for the Xuanyuan Sect in the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition—a remarkable achievement! Don’t tell me you weren’t aware of it!"

Zhang Shenshui’s expression darkened:

"He injured fellow sect members within our grounds, his methods extremely brutal and lawless. Not punishing him is already an act of great leniency! The Supreme Elder of Ming Sect explicitly stated that his merits would cancel out his transgressions. Asking for rewards? Ridiculous!"

Luo Cheng frowned and said, "Elder Zhang, the Supreme Elder of Ming Sect did indeed mention offsetting merits against wrongdoings, but that applies to additional merits! These rewards were decided before the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, so they are exempt from such considerations!"

The Ninth Elder nodded, "Exactly! Zhang Shenshui, quickly hand over the rewards due to Luo Cheng. Luo Cheng achieved first place for the Xuanyuan Sect at the Three Sects Martial Arts Competition, crushing the Fierce Cloud Sect!"

"Such a grand achievement! If you dare to withhold even these rewards, let it be known that our sect will face disgrace and ridicule!"

Zhang Shenshui remained unmoved, casting only a faint glance at Luo Cheng:

"I have made myself clear: these merits have already been offset by your offenses, so naturally there is no such thing as rewards or otherwise."

"Are you challenging the authority of this Elder? Leave at once! If you continue to make a scene here, don’t blame me for accusing you of causing a disturbance and disrespecting your elders!"

Zhang Shenshui’s tone grew heavier.

Luo Cheng’s heart burned with rage.

He hadn’t expected the other party to be so shameless.

A matter without justification was being twisted with such arrogance and moral righteousness—it was clear they had no intention of granting him the rewards!

"Heh! A charge of disrespect, is it? If you want me to respect you, you must act like an Elder worthy of respect."

With a cold laugh, Luo Cheng locked his gaze on Zhang Shenshui and continued:

"When I came to claim my rewards before, these weren’t your words. Instead, you directed me to the Outer Sect to redeem them!"

"As an Inner Sect Elder, surely you are aware that Inner Sect matters must be handled within the Inner Sect Hall. Yet you, as an Elder, have gone out of your way to make life difficult for disciples under your care, lowering your own status and making a spectacle of yourself. How can I possibly show you respect?"

Luo Cheng’s argument was forceful and unrelenting, giving no face to the other party.

The Ninth Elder strode forward several steps, his voice heavy: "Zhang Shenshui, don’t take things too far!"

Zhang Shenshui’s expression turned grim.

If it were only Luo Cheng, he could easily brush him off.

With his status as an Inner Sect Elder, dealing with a mere Inner Sect disciple would be trivially simple!

But the Ninth Elder clearly intended to firmly stand by Luo Cheng.

This left him momentarily unsure how to proceed.

"Impudent!"

At that moment.

A cold voice exploded from the side.

Yuan Qianyu, his face icy, strode out and fixed his frosty gaze on Luo Cheng:

"Luo Cheng, you have some nerve! You’ve just been promoted to Inner Sect disciple, and yet you dare speak so rudely to an Elder? Don’t think some strength gives you license to act recklessly! You may have lorded it over the Outer Sect, but here, you have no standing!"

"Here, everyone present is of greater rank and strength than you! Now that you’re in the Inner Sect, you’d better behave yourself. Whether you’re a dragon, you’ll submit—whether you’re a tiger, you’ll lie low! Otherwise, don’t blame me for not warning you—regret will come too late!"

"Oh? Submit and lie low, you say. And what rank and strength do you possess, I wonder?"

Luo Cheng looked at him levelly, his gaze calm and unwavering.

"Listen well! My name is Yuan Qianyu, I possess a Seven-star Advanced Martial Soul, Awakening Vein Realm, Fifth Layer, Middle Stage! My master is a Core Elder of the Inner Sect!"

Yuan Qianyu raised his chin slightly, his face radiating arrogance as he looked down at Luo Cheng.

Upon hearing this, the crowd’s gaze shifted to Yuan Qianyu, and those who knew his identity looked visibly astonished.

Heh.

Luo Cheng let out a dismissive laugh.

Yuan Qianyu’s expression sank as he demanded coldly, "What are you laughing at?"

Luo Cheng said blandly, "Do you know my identity, then?"

Yuan Qianyu sneered, "You? A Wasted Martial Soul cultivator—who doesn’t know you’re trash!"

Luo Cheng slid his finger across a token, revealing the insignia of Supreme Elder Qingkui, and declared aloud:

"I am the disciple of Supreme Elder Qingkui! Now, tell me—who outranks whom? A Core Elder or a Supreme Elder?"

Today, Luo Cheng would not tolerate being stepped on.

At these words, the crowd was flung into shock.

Yuan Qianyu froze momentarily, then burst into mocking laughter:

"Haha! A disciple of Supreme Elder Qingkui? You? Everyone knows Supreme Elder Qingkui merely lent you this token to grant you eligibility for Inner Sect promotion! And now you’re using it to swindle and bluff!"

"Do you truly believe a Wasted Martial Soul cultivator could gain the favor of Supreme Elder Qingkui? What delusion! Do you want me to report this to Supreme Elder Qingkui immediately and have you punished for fraud..."

The battle between Luo Cheng and Hua Jingyang had only recently ended, and the news had not spread broadly.

Hearing Yuan Qianyu’s mockery, many of those who were already aware of the incident displayed mixed expressions.

Zhang Shenshui sensed something was off and prepared to ask around.

"Senior Yuan..."

A disciple whispered into Yuan Qianyu’s ear, quickly laying out the events that had unfolded at the mountain gate just now.

"What! Supreme Elder Qingkui truly accepted him as a disciple? How is that possible!!!!!!"

The news hit Yuan Qianyu like a bolt from the blue, leaving his mind reeling as he stared daggers at Luo Cheng, unable to speak for a long moment.

Supreme Elder Qingkui accepting Luo Cheng as a disciple!

Zhang Shenshui too felt faint!

As an ordinary Inner Sect Elder, he could discipline ordinary Outer Sect disciples, but a disciple of the Supreme Elder was beyond his reach!

Let alone him—even the Eighth Prince Jin Min would likely have to show Luo Cheng deference now!

If the matter of withholding rewards and deliberately humiliating Luo Cheng reached Supreme Elder Qingkui...

Suddenly, Zhang Shenshui felt a chill to his core, his posture shrinking as he quietly retreated into the background, putting on an air of aloof detachment.

Yuan Qianyu gritted his teeth, his face burning with embarrassment, unwilling to lose face before the crowd. He turned to Luo Cheng and sneered:

"Heh, the title of Supreme Elder is naturally of great prestige! But beyond that, you’re nothing. Without Yun Mengli and Supreme Elder Qingkui shielding you, what are you but a mere nobody?"

"Mark my words! They may protect you for now, but can they shield you forever? Do yourself a favor and stay humble!"

With a cold snort, Yuan Qianyu turned to leave.

Chen Lingyu couldn’t help but scoff:

"Weren’t you all just trying to suppress Luo Cheng with your status? And now that you lose, you suddenly find fault with him!"

"Hmm? What are you? Just a lowly Outer Sect disciple, yet you dare speak to me without respect! Do you wish to die?"

Already brimming with fury, Yuan Qianyu exploded, raising his hand to slap Chen Lingyu!

Bang!

A figure appeared in front of Chen Lingyu, crushing the force of the slap instantly.

Luo Cheng flicked his fingers lightly, raised his eyes to Yuan Qianyu, and smiled coldly:

"A dignified Inner Sect disciple, a Fifth Layer Awakening Vein Realm cultivator, raising your hand against an Outer Sect disciple—how very impressive! If you want someone to challenge, I’m here."

"What! You wish to fight me!"

Yuan Qianyu froze at first, then locked his gaze on Luo Cheng, his eyes flashing with sharp intensity.

"Are you serious?"

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