Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1712 - 1749: On the Eve of Battle

Tian Zhen and his disciple knew well that during this period, Ding Fan had not been focused on cultivating at all but indulging in eating, drinking, and having fun. They feared he might not even be sober now. Tian Zhen had great confidence in his favorite female disciple, Jiao Jiao. Jiao Jiao was not only his most prized disciple, but her constitution was also rare in this world, making her exceptionally suited for practicing the Bewitching Technique. At this moment, few could be her opponents in the level of her Bewitching Technique.

Although Tian Zhen was being delayed by Long Ren again, he had no option but felt no discouragement. Instead, he was certain that Long Ren, the Lake Master, would come to him requesting the Liuli Grass. By then, it wouldn’t be him desperately begging the other but rather the other begging him.

After all, Tian Zhen was an experienced veteran. He knew he was part of the Thirty-Six Holes and even if he was a Sect Master, he was still a subordinate of Long Ren. Thus, naturally, he wouldn’t overstep by making the other beg him, but neither would the other ignore him then. As for that Spirit Vein, it was an assured duck in his mouth, and it definitely wouldn’t fly away.

Tian Zhen’s lips curled up, his pride barely concealed. He knew that to Long Ren, if Ding Fan couldn’t handle San San, he would become the only lifeline for the other to clutch. Perhaps by then, forget about a Spirit Vein, even if he proposed other conditions, the other might consent...

"Who are you talking about? You should know Brother Ding is the elder brother of Lake Master, not someone you can blaspheme!"

In the crowd, Guo Linn heard Leng Jian’s words. The insult toward the one who had saved him multiple times in the Xuantian Secret Realm enraged him. He stepped out from the crowd and glared at Leng Jian angrily.

Guo Linn’s words were as sharp and explosive as Leng Jian’s previous ones, immediately attracting attention from onlookers. People were already dissatisfied with Leng Jian and his disciple. The pair had fortuitously acquired the Liuli Grass that Lake Master Long Ren greatly desired and were now making outrageous demands, daring to ask for the Spirit Vein of the Thirty-Six Holes.

This naturally had severely harmed the interests of the Thirty-Six Holes, thus affecting everyone’s interests. People understood this well, yet they had no decision-making power in these matters, and since the pair had a hold on Lake Master Long Ren’s weakness, no one was willing to step out and "crusade" against them.

However, seeing someone willing to stand up against the master-disciple pair brought satisfaction and anticipation among the crowd, hoping the pair would meet a deservedly bad outcome...

"Who do you think you are? What business is this of yours! Don’t think you’re very formidable just because you returned alive from the Xuantian Secret Realm. It’s actually useless! And I’m speaking the truth. Even if Ding Fan is the elder brother of the Lake Master, he’s still just some greenhorn, and doesn’t even belong to a Great Sect. How could he possibly cure the Lake Master’s favorite? Ridiculous!"

Leng Jian spoke disdainfully, a scornful expression on his face. He knew the other had some skill having returned alive from the Xuantian Secret Realm, but he felt no fear. It was known that the other emerged due to Ding Fan, whereas he relied on his own abilities to return. In terms of skill, he was not afraid of facing the other.

Leng Jian was confident that the Lake Master would soon come back begging his master-disciple pair. By then, they’d only need to ask for other subsidiary conditions beyond the Spirit Vein and could make those people leave completely.

"Leng Jian, why bother arguing with such uncouth people? It makes us appear just as uncultured."

Tian Zhen glanced disdainfully at Guo Linn and spoke scornfully.

"Master is right, disciple was being foolish." Leng Jian heard Tian Zhen’s words, a hint of proud contempt appearing on his stern face.

Guo Linn witnessed this scene, burning with anger and just as he was about to say something in retort, a fat elder walked up, furious. The elder was somewhat stout, with a slab of horizontal flesh on his face that gave an oddly amiable feeling, but his unkempt beard made him appear somewhat like a rough-edged man.

The fat elder made directly for Tian Zhen and his disciple, eyes glaring with rage, and as he passed by Guo Linn, Guo Linn greeted with respect:

"Sect Master."

"Hm!" The fat elder replied heavily but didn’t look at Guo Linn as he proceeded towards Tian Zhen and his disciple.

The fat elder was the Sect Master Luv Shi, of Guo Linn’s Sect. Guo Linn was also one of Luv Shi’s favored students. At that moment, observing the Sect Master’s demeanor, Guo Linn was somewhat uneasy. He was very familiar with the Sect Master’s expression, being Luv Shi’s esteemed disciple, he naturally understood this Sect Master well.

Guo Linn knew the Sect Master had a temperamental nature and whenever he saw his master with such a temperament, the outcome tended to be intolerably dire. Yet, besides feeling a vengeful satisfaction, he also felt concerned for his Sect Master.

After all, his Sect Master’s opponent was also a Sect Master, and Tian Zhen appeared to be at the Spirit Severing Late Stage in cultivation while their Sect Master was similarly at the Spirit Severing Late Stage. Though their cultivation seemed comparable, it was clear that the surnamed Tian was evidently older than Luv Shi and his aura was somewhat more solidified.

Guo Linn worried that Sect Master Ruv might not be Tian Zhen’s match, and knowing Tian Zhen held Lake Master Long Ren’s weakness and might threaten the Lake Master to oppose their master-disciple pair, Guo Linn feared they might suffer greatly.

In an instant, Guo Ling’s heart was filled with contradictions...

Guo Ling was both worried about the safety of his Sect Master and especially hoped that the Sect Master could stand up for him. After all, Leng Jian and his disciple were too arrogant, spoke disrespectfully, and were greatly disrespectful to his lifesaver, which Guo Ling could not tolerate. At this moment, he couldn’t stop Sect Master Luv, so he could only take one step at a time. But he knew in his heart that he would definitely stand by his Sect Master’s side, even if a fight broke out; Guo Ling was prepared to make a move.

At this moment, Luv Shi directly walked up to Leng Jian and Tian Zhen, his face full of anger, and said:

"What did you mean by what you said just now! Are you saying that I, as the master, don’t exist? You should know that Ding Fan, as the Lake Master’s brother, is surely worthy of your respect, right? I think you are simply disrespectful, raised by dogs!"

At this time, the anger in Luv Shi’s heart was blazing, and he absolutely didn’t regard the other party. Besides, he didn’t need to take the other seriously. Compared to Luv Shi, Leng Jian was merely a disciple, naturally inferior in status. However, Tian Zhen was also a Sect Master just like Luv Shi.

But at this moment, Luv Shi didn’t care about the other party at all. Clearly, Luv Shi had been unhappy with the other party for a long time. Although this incident seemed to stem from Guo Ling’s issue, Luv Shi had been dissatisfied with Tian Zhen and his disciple for a long time because of that Spirit Vein matter. Now, Leng Jian’s disrespectful words directly enraged Luv Shi.

Leng Jian heard those words and couldn’t help but be astonished. It was clear that he did not expect the other party, as a Sect Master, to use such crude language and directly start cursing him. Leng Jian felt very angry, yet he knew clearly in his heart that his own power fell short of Luv Shi’s, and his status was not at the same level either. For a moment, he felt like eating mustard seeds, bitter and unable to speak up.

Although Leng Jian couldn’t retort to Luv Shi due to the gap in status, Tian Zhen beside him had no such concerns. Both Tian Zhen and Luv Shi were Sect Masters, holding the same position in the Thirty-Six Caves. At this moment, Tian Zhen was furious upon hearing those words.

Tian Zhen knew that the other party wasn’t just cursing his disciple, but also himself. What does it mean to say "raised by dogs"? Wasn’t he being cursed as a dog? Tian Zhen could tolerate other things, but at this moment, how could he endure this? He directly stood before Luv Shi, saying angrily to him:

"Who are you calling a dog?"

"Of course, it’s you!"

Luv Shi said without any concession. At this moment, his heart was already filled with anger, incapable of enduring further. And he had never been threatened like this before, so why would he fear Tian Zhen? Luv Shi knows that in his life, he had never feared anyone.

At this moment, everyone in the conference hall saw this scene and had a bad premonition, clearly, a fight was inevitable. However, everyone’s hearts were timid, and they dared not speak up. They really wanted to help Luv Shi since everyone had long been displeased with Tian Zhen.

However, everyone understood that Tian Zhen and his disciple held the Liuli Grass, posing a threat to Lake Master Long Ren, even daring to extort the Lake Master for the Spirit Vein. What wouldn’t they do? Therefore, everyone was worried that if they helped Luv Shi, Tian Zhen would bear a grudge against them; after all, having one more enemy was not a good thing.

And since the other party could threaten the Lake Master and even the Lake Master had no way against them, if in the end, Ding Fan couldn’t heal the Lake Master’s girlfriend, the Lake Master would still have to listen to Tian Zhen and his disciple. If they offended these two now, by then, the Lake Master wouldn’t help them.

Even if the Lake Master wanted to help, it would be unlikely because Tian Zhen and his disciple had the Liuli Grass the Lake Master wanted. The Lake Master would give them some face, by then, everyone would be completely passive.

This is what worried everyone in their hearts. Therefore, seeing the confrontation between Tian Zhen and Luv Shi, everyone took a few steps back, unwilling to get involved...

At this moment, seeing his Sect Master’s confrontation with Tian Zhen, Guo Ling’s heart was also suspended. He understood that his master would never compromise, and Tian Zhen, holding the Lake Master’s handle, wouldn’t easily give up...

Upon hearing Luv Shi’s words, Tian Zhen grew even more furious. He didn’t expect the other’s attitude to be so tough, which was absolutely unacceptable to him. After all, he was also a Sect Master, how could he let someone insult him casually? Tian Zhen’s face turned from anger to a sly smile with an evil charm, and he said calmly:

"Very well, so you mean we should have a competition, shouldn’t we?"

"As you wish, do you think I fear you!"

Luv Shi said disdainfully. His heart felt quite pleased; he had long wanted to teach this old fellow a lesson but hadn’t had the chance. Now the other party suggested it himself, which suited his wishes. He certainly wouldn’t fear Tian Zhen.

Although Luv Shi knew that the other’s cultivation seemed more solid than his, as a Sect Master, strength was definitely not something judged merely by cultivation alone. Clearly, cultivators of this rank had countless unexpected tricks.