Supreme Emptiness

The next day.

At dawn, as the sky brightened, the square gradually became lively.

Groups of new disciples gathered in the square, waiting to be selected by the elders.

If they could catch the eye of an elder, they would rise to prominence and become esteemed Inner Sect Disciples.

Otherwise, they would remain Outer Sect Disciples with no hope of advancement.

"Fan, don't be nervous."

Xu Youran said gently, "Gongsun Nan thinks highly of you, there's no need to worry."

Chen Silin leaned on his shoulder happily, "Yes, if you don't get into the Inner Sect, there's truly no justice."

The two of them had entered the Inner Sect by luck, thanks to Jiang Fan.

It would make no sense for Jiang Fan to be left out.

Jiang Fan held them both and smiled slightly, "I'll do my best."

Suddenly.

A disciple wearing the uniform of the Reward and Punishment Hall approached with a stern expression, "Are you Jiang Fan?"

"I heard you trespassed in the female disciples' Spirit Pond yesterday. Come with me, I have some questions for you."

Jiang Fan was shocked and said, "This is a misunderstanding."

The disciple replied coldly, "I'll give you a chance to explain."

Jiang Fan felt helpless and said, "Alright."

Xu Youran and Chen Silin's expressions changed slightly, "We'll go with you."

How could Jiang Fan let the two girls know about such a matter?

Moreover, the Reward and Punishment Hall was a formidable place, and they would not be allowed in.

"No need, you wait here. I'll be back soon."

He followed the Reward and Punishment Hall disciple and quickly left.

However.

Gradually, Jiang Fan noticed something was wrong.

The disciple did not take him to the Reward and Punishment Hall but led him to a secluded and sparsely populated area.

"Where are you taking me?"

Jiang Fan stopped walking and asked sternly.

Shua——

Suddenly, a figure jumped down from a tree above.

He brandished a long blade and struck at Jiang Fan.

Jiang Fan, who had been on guard, instinctively used his movement technique and left a series of afterimages, retreating several paces.

The figure missed, revealing Zhong Qizhen's face.

"Zhong Qizhen?" Jiang Fan's eyes flashed a cold light, "I knew it was you!"

"If I'm not mistaken, Liu Yong, who tricked me into the female Spirit Pond yesterday, was also following your orders?"

Zhong Qizhen sneered.

He waved to the Reward and Punishment Hall disciple, who gave Jiang Fan a glance before leaving silently.

It was obvious he was also following Zhong Qizhen's orders to lure Jiang Fan here.

"So what if it was?" Zhong Qizhen said with an evil smile, "I said, in Lonely Boat City, I couldn't do anything to you."

"But in the Green Cloud Sect, killing you is as easy as pie!"

Jiang Fan smiled faintly, "And just with you, a defeated man under my hand?"

Zhong Qizhen was immediately reminded of the shameful defeat during their duel.

His eyes blazed with anger, "That was a duel! I held back, which is why I was at a disadvantage!"

"Do you really think someone at Foundation Establishment Third Layer can ride over my head?"

"Today, I'll show you my true strength!"

With the intention of avenging his shame, he swung his blade at Jiang Fan.

"Five Tigers Soul-breaking Blade!"

Jiang Fan just shook his head slightly, "No improvement at all, my pointers were wasted."

This time, he didn't even use his sword.

He picked up a tree branch casually and said, "I'll use this to teach you a lesson today."

"Lonely Star Points!"

Pa——

The branch struck Zhong Qizhen's face, leaving a bloody mark.

The stinging pain infuriated Zhong Qizhen, "You're courting death!"

He wielded his blade with the intent to kill Jiang Fan, each move ruthless.

Jiang Fan's eyes turned cold; he would show no mercy!

"Three Stars Illuminating the Moon!"

Ah!

Zhong Qizhen screamed as the branch pierced one of his eyes.

"I'll kill you! I'll kill you!!" he shouted, swinging his blade wildly. But to Jiang Fan, his moves were as childish as a baby's.

Jiang Fan decided to use Seven Stars to the North.

The branch swept Zhong Qizhen away, and his blade fell from his hand.

Covering his bleeding eye, Zhong Qizhen shouted venomously, "What are you waiting for? Chop him up and feed him to the dogs!"

Shua, shua, shua——

At his command.

Several older Outer Sect disciples jumped down from the trees.

They all had high cultivation levels.

At least Foundation Establishment Third Layer, with some at Fourth Layer.
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There were nine of them in total.

Jiang Fan felt a sinking dread.

Unless he used the Purple Sword, a quick victory would be difficult.

The opponents did not hold back, and the nine of them immediately rushed forward, forcing Jiang Fan into a tough battle, relying on his movement technique.

Zhong Qizhen, seeing that Jiang Fan could not be killed quickly, was not anxious and sneered venomously, "Don't rush, exhaust him slowly!"

"He's the one in a hurry! The elders are already selecting disciples."

"If he misses this, he will never have another chance. Haha!"

Jiang Fan was indeed feeling anxious.

Today was the day to change his fate.

If he missed the elders' selection, his hope of becoming an Inner Sect disciple would be lost forever.

Zhong Qizhen laughed angrily, "Trap him here, I'm going to Medicine Peak to treat my eye!"

Enduring the pain, he ran to Medicine Peak.

Passing by the square, he indeed saw many elders who had already chosen their disciples and were preparing to leave.

Meanwhile, on the outskirts of the square, Xu Youran and Chen Silin were anxiously waiting.

Zhong Qizhen walked over with a cold smile, "Junior Sister Youran, Junior Sister Siling, give up. Jiang Fan will never become an Inner Sect disciple!"

Xu Youran's face changed, realizing the situation might have been a trap for Jiang Fan.

"Did you do this? Where is Jiang Fan? Where is he?"

Seeing Xu Youran's anxious look, Zhong Qizhen felt satisfied and laughed, "When that loser shamed me, he should have expected this day!"

"This is the Green Cloud Sect, my territory!"

Chen Silin, also anxious, said coldly, "I'll go to our master to complain!"

Zhong Qizhen wasn't afraid, spreading his hands, "Then you'd better hurry."

"If you're too late, the elders will all be gone." He laughed.

The two women were both angry and worried.

Even if they got justice for Jiang Fan, it would take time.

Jiang Fan would have no chance to be selected by the elders again!

"You are despicable!" Xu Youran said with utter disdain.

Zhong Qizhen licked his lips, smiling, "If you want Jiang Fan to come quickly, it's not impossible."

"Beg me on your knees!"

"Pah!" Chen Silin spat, "Disgusting!"

She knew that even if they knelt down, Zhong Qizhen wouldn't bring Jiang Fan.

Zhong Qizhen laughed even harder, "Then let Jiang Fan remain an Outer Sect disciple forever!"

"No elder will ever know he exists."

"Hahaha!"

At this moment, on a bird from Carefree Peak, standing beside the Peak Master, Gongsun Nan scratched his head and said, "Strange! Where is he?"

He had looked through the crowd several times but couldn't find Jiang Fan.

The Carefree Peak Master beside him mumbled, "Maybe you drank too much and mistook a rock for a sword prodigy?"

Gongsun Nan's face darkened, "Is this disciple that confused?"

Suddenly, he saw two beautiful women on the edge of the crowd.

Instantly delighted.

He jumped off the bird and ran to Xu Youran and Chen Silin, excitedly saying, "Junior Sisters, where is Jiang Fan? Ask him to come forward quickly."

"My master stayed up all night, waiting to take him as a disciple."

The laughing Zhong Qizhen's expression suddenly froze.