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C32 Yu Kun and Chen Feng Agreed to Fight.

Yu Kun, an Elite Disciple from the Outer Sect, has thrown down the gauntlet to Inner Sect disciple Chen Feng!

This news set off a buzz of excitement throughout the Outer Sect of the Flying Cloud Sect and even caught the attention of some within the Inner Sect.

While it was common knowledge that Yu Kun and Chen Feng had agreed to a duel, it hadn't been a matter of much concern. A few Outer Sect disciples had been talking it up, admiring Yu Kun's audacity, while some in the Inner Sect mocked Chen Feng for his apparent lack of courage, too scared to even take on an Elite Disciple.

But there were whispers about something else, too. With so many disciples in the Inner Sect, why had Yu Kun singled out Chen Feng to make his mark?

Yu Kun was already gaining notoriety in the Outer Sect. His defeat of Hu Qiu was well-known, and on his very first day as an Elite Disciple, he had given Chen Rui a thrashing he wouldn't soon forget, even making off with his Space Ring.

Curiosity piqued, some started digging into Yu Kun's past.

And then it clicked—Yu Kun and Chen Feng had a deep-seated feud!

Originally, it was Chen Rui who had crippled Yu Kun. But after a dramatic surge in strength, Yu Kun had turned the tables and exacted his revenge on Chen Rui, inevitably earning Chen Feng's ire.

The disciples of the Flying Cloud Sect might not have understood the sudden leap in Yu Kun's abilities, but they weren't shocked by it. After all, tales of individuals stumbling upon strange fortunes and inexplicably gaining power were common in their world. Yu Kun, it seemed, was just another example.

Chen Feng not only accepted Yu Kun's challenge but also set a date for their showdown at the Death Match Arena—a challenge Yu Kun accepted with relish.

In three days' time, the two would clash on the Death Match Arena.

Yu Kun was deep in cultivation within his room when a flurry of frantic footsteps approached, followed by a group bursting in.

Upon closer inspection, Yu Kun recognized Hsu Shaan, Zeng Fan, Lin Jiang, and several other Elite Disciples.

Ceasing his cultivation, Yu Kun greeted them with a grin and asked, "What brings you all to my doorstep?"

Xu Shan furrowed his brow and inquired, "Junior Brother Yu, there's a buzz going around lately. I've heard that you and Chen Feng are set to clash in three days. Can that be true?"

Yu Kun responded with a smile and a nod, then added, "Brother Hsu, you're aware of this, aren't you? I brought up the duel back at the Cloud Crane Tower."

Xu Shan let out a wry laugh. "I was aware, yes, but to think it's actually happening! Junior Brother Yu, please reconsider. You may have bested Xu Zizhi and Hu Qiu, but Xu Zizhi is merely an Elite Disciple. Their prowess pales in comparison to those in the Inner Sect!"

Yu Kun acknowledged with a slight nod, "I'm well aware. Yet, my grudge with Chen Feng is beyond reconciliation. This battle is a must."

Zeng Fan interjected, "Senior Brother Yu, with your current prowess, you're a shoo-in for the Inner Sect. The martial arts there are worlds apart from the Outer Sect! Entry into the Inner Sect means access to superior benefits and even more precious treasures. Why not wait until then to challenge him?"

Lin Jiang chimed in with a nod, "We of humble origins are at a natural disadvantage, with few of us ever reaching the Inner Sect. Senior Brother Yu, with such promise, why risk it all now?"

Yu Kun offered a smile, yet he didn't counter their concerns. He knew they were trying to dissuade him from the duel, but it was out of concern for him. After all, Yu Kun had an ace up his sleeve that nobody else was privy to. To everyone else, it appeared Yu Kun stood no chance of victory.

After some thought, Yu Kun decided to share a bit of his secret, mainly to put his fellow disciples' minds at ease.

He flicked his finger and proposed, "Brother Hsu, you've cultivated for years, and your Astral Energy is both dense and pure. Why not test your strength against me?"

Hsu Shaan was taken aback, then vehemently shook his head.

"Though I may never reach the Inner Sect in this lifetime, my years of cultivation have paid off. Since reaching the Qi Refining Stage seven years ago, my Astral Energy has been refined to the utmost. Were I to strike, I fear you wouldn't stand a chance."

Yu Kun chuckled and said, "If I can withstand your attack, then I certainly deserve to challenge Chen Feng. But if I can't, isn't that even better? Being injured, I naturally won't be able to fight. And I doubt Chen Feng, as an Inner Sect disciple, would stoop to kicking a man when he's down, right?"

The younger disciples, including Lin Jiang, couldn't suppress their laughter when Yu Kun likened himself to a drowning dog.

Hsu Shaan's expression darkened, and after a long moment of contemplation, he gave a slow nod, "Very well. In that case, Junior Brother Yu, please forgive my forthcoming action."

Assuming his stance, Hsu Shaan channeled his Astral Energy and unleashed a palm strike towards Yu Kun.

Yu Kun recognized the technique instantly as the Flying Cloud Sect's Grade One Martial Arts, the Wind Palm.

Though the Wind Palm was a basic technique, Hsu Shaan's years of practice had honed it into a formidable weapon. Yu Kun would even go so far as to say that despite Hsu Shaan's slim chances of ever becoming an Inner Sect disciple, his prowess at the Intermediate Rank Qi Refining Stage was nearly unbeatable!

Indeed, even a typical High Rank Qi Refining practitioner might struggle to fend off such a strike.

However, for scions of prestigious families like Hu Qiu or Xu Zizhi, who had been fortified with Heavenly Treasures from a young age, and who practiced only the finest Martial Arts, withstanding such an attack would come naturally.

"Brother Hsu truly is exceptional," Yu Kun mused. "It's just unfortunate that his potential is capped. Should he ever break into the Inner Sect, he'd soar like a carp transforming into a dragon, displaying formidable strength, and might even become a Direct Disciple."

This thought had barely crossed Yu Kun's mind when Hsu Shaan's palm was already upon him.

Hsu Shaan was taken aback to see Yu Kun neither dodging nor blocking, and he hastily tried to pull back his Astral Energy.

But the energy, once released, could not be recalled. Even a technique like the Demon Suppressing Ring, designed to manipulate Astral Energy to ensnare foes, couldn't retract it on a whim.

To wield Astral Energy with ease, one must at least ascend to the Soul Refining Stage!

Given Hsu Shaan's level of cultivation, it was naturally out of the question for him to withdraw the Astral Energy.

At that moment, Hsu Shaan's eyes bulged with a look of sheer astonishment, as if he had made some grave mistake.

But then, he watched as Yu Kun effortlessly dissipated the concentrated Astral Energy in his hand with a casual flick.

Following that, the Wind Palm's Astral Energy that Hsu Shaan had unleashed vanished like smoke in the wind.

Hsu Shaan finally breathed a sigh of relief, his anxiety melting away.

However, his expression soon turned to one of deep respect. Elite Disciples like Lin Jiang and Zeng Fan showered Yu Kun with admiration.

"No wonder Senior Brother Yu had the courage to challenge Chen Feng! He truly came prepared!"

"I never imagined Senior Brother Yu's cultivation to be so advanced. Has he already broken through to the Soul Refining Stage?"

Hsu Shaan sighed profoundly and admitted, "It appears I was mistaken. Junior Brother Yu, you've shown your true potential after surviving a great ordeal. Your talent is beyond anything we could have envisioned! With your power, I'm confident you can defeat Chen Feng!"

Casting a glance at the Elite Disciples behind him, Hsu Shaan turned crisply and bowed deeply to Yu Kun, saying, "With that in mind, I extend my early congratulations on your forthcoming victory, and may you achieve the rank of Inner Sect Disciple!"

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