Tyrant Sky Martial Soul
Chapter 351 Lower Status_1

Chapter 351: Chapter 351 Lower Status_1

As Outer Disciples participating in the Inner Sect joint training, Ling Xiao and his companions received treatment that was incomparable to their time in the Outer Sect.

When they were in the Outer Sect, they were among the best, each with their own cave dwellings, and they didn’t have to do any menial tasks.

However, after joining the Inner Sect training, the three of them had to squeeze under the same roof.

And it wasn’t a cave dwelling but a wooden hut that slaves lived in.

This made it clear to them that being Outer Disciples in the Inner Sect was no different from being slaves.

When the three of them arrived at their lodgings, to their surprise, they found Daniel and Elizabeth Zhao and Dai Yuling there waiting for them.

They too had only learned about the Inner Sect joint training after entering the Inner Sect.

After all, Daniel and Elizabeth Zhao had advanced quickly, and as Outer Disciples, they had not experienced this kind of training.

But within the Inner Sect, they had heard others talk about the cruelty of such training.

Of course, it was cruel to the Outer Disciples.

In severe cases, they lost confidence to continue cultivating after returning.

They were waiting here solely to inform Ling Xiao of these matters.

After all, both Daniel and Dai Yuling had quite good relationships with Ling Xiao.

Especially Dai Yuling, who could be called a life-and-death friend.

"I already know what you want to say, Elder Bai lectured me plenty before I left."

Before they could speak, Ling Xiao preempted them, "You should know my character, if I wasn’t sure, I wouldn’t easily do something like this, put your mind at ease."

"Tsk tsk, the kid’s got confidence!"

Suddenly, a discordant voice joined in.

"Jian Renwang!"

Jian Xing shouted all of a sudden.

"What? Cheap person king?"

Ling Xiao thought this world truly had all sorts of wonders, actually having someone with such a name?

"Ahem, Senior Brother Ling, it’s the ’jian’ from treasured sword. He and I are from the same Sect, but his talent is much better than mine, his cultivation level should already be at the Late Stage of Transcendent Realm Level 1!"

Jian Xing coughed dryly and said with a wry smile.

"Oh, it’s the ’jian’ from treasured sword, but I think he really is quite cheap!"

Ling Xiao couldn’t help but sneer, "I’m talking to my friends, what business is it of yours, don’t you know what manners are?"

"Hahaha, I’ve long heard that there’s a Ling Xiao in the Outer Sect who is bold and audacious, riding on the coattails of Guanghan Celestial Venerate, daring even to kill Inner Sect Disciples. Seeing you today, you really are arrogant enough."

Jian Renwang suddenly burst into laughter, "When Jian Xing first came to participate in the Inner Sect training, he had quite an attitude too, but he became obedient in no time! Kid, it’s best to have some self-awareness when conducting yourself!"

Ling Xiao smiled and said, "Once, I also met someone called ’King of People’; he seemed to be named William Turner, but that name is not something you ordinary people could handle, right? Do you know what became of him?"

"Don’t compare me with the trash of the ordinary world," Jian Renwang roared.

But Ling Xiao ignored him and continued, "He was crippled by me, his Martial Soul taken, and is now a useless person. However, this allowed him to escape a disaster."

Because William Turner was crippled, he did not follow Wan Ben to Tianfeng City, and it could be considered a blessing in disguise, having saved his life, or he too would have become a casualty to Ling Xiao.

"Shut up!"

Jian Renwang shouted.

"You tell me to shut up, and I’m supposed to shut up?"

Ling Xiao said indifferently.

"Looks like you really don’t understand! In the past, when you were an Outer Disciple, even if we Inner Sect Disciples were dissatisfied with you, we had to respect Sect rules and couldn’t do anything. But now it’s different, you are participating in the Inner Sect training, and you must spar with us! This is called ’sparring practice’!"

Suddenly, Jian Renwang calmed down, hehe smiled and looked at Ling Xiao, "Now, right here, you must accept my challenge to spar, or else it would be considered a violation of Sect rules!"

"Spar with you? What are the rules? And what’s the benefit of winning?"

Ling Xiao had come to participate in the joint training and already knew someone would find fault with him, he disliked dealing with them one by one, so since Jian Renwang had presented himself, why not make an example out of him to show the Inner Sect disciples that Ling Xiao was no pushover, not someone they could just squeeze at will.

But without any benefits, Ling Xiao had little interest in such a spar.

"The rules are simple, according to the Sect’s regulations, Outer Disciples participating in the joint training must accept at least three challenges from Inner Sect Disciples each day. As long as one is in good health, refusal is not an option, and any who refuse will be expelled from the Sect."

This rule was utterly domineering, completely disregarding the dignity of Outer Disciples.

"During the battle, one must not take another’s life or cause severe disability! If these rules are violated, Outer Disciples will be put to death! Inner Sect Disciples will lose three months’ stipend and face the wall in penance for three months."

Huh?

What did this rule imply?

Inner Sect Disciples who kill or severely disable Outer Disciples only lose three months’ stipend? Spend three months facing the wall in penance?

But Outer Disciples are sentenced to death?

The Moon Hua Sect really didn’t value the lives of Outer Disciples at all.

He suddenly understood why Outer Disciples were held in such low regard within the Moon Hua Sect.

Perhaps to the higher echelons of the Moon Hua Sect, the existence of Outer Disciples was merely to boost the confidence and presence of Inner Sect Disciples, serving as their sparring partners.

They likely thought that the real talents had already been selected by the Elders, and even if all the remaining Outer Disciples died, it wouldn’t be a loss.

Indeed, it was cruel and biased.

No wonder so many were desperate to join the Inner Sect.

"Alright, I understand the rules. What about the stakes?"

Though Jian Xing and Lin Feng were almost in tears.

Ling Xiao remained indifferent.

The rules were undoubtedly against him, but with his current control over True Essence, to defeat an opponent, injure him without killing, causing severe disability, was a very simple task.

What he was more concerned about now were the stakes.

"Heh, if you lose, you three will become my slaves for life!"

Jian Renwang chuckled.

"Sorry, but I can only decide for myself. I accept your condition, however, I can’t speak for the other two juniors."

Ling Xiao shrugged.

"We agree too!"

Jian Xing and Lin Feng exchanged a look, then suddenly made this bold decision.

This wasn’t an impulsive decision.

It was one based on their understanding of Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao, standing outside the Inner Sect Main Hall, single-handedly stopping several people’s Martial Soul assaults—this strength surely had the potential to defeat a martial artist at the Late Stage of Transcendent Realm Level 1.

As for how much of a chance they had, neither of them knew.

Maybe fifty percent?

Maybe sixty percent?

But the risk was worth taking.

Ling Xiao looked at the two of them, a bit surprised, and then smiled before turning back to Jian Renwang, "How about this, if you lose, you let us three stay in your cave dwelling for a few days, how does that sound?"

"Hahaha, you actually dream of living in my dwelling?"

Jian Renwang laughed loudly, "Deal, although you seem to be looking forward to it, today you’re destined to be disappointed, because I’m not just any Inner Sect Disciple!"