[The External Sect Training Square]
The Tian Yuan Sect External Sect Training Square was originally a place for disciples to spar and exchange knowledge, but over time, it had slowly transformed into a battleground for resources and power.
Lin Ye sat quietly under an ancient pine tree, silently regulating his breath. With his eyes closed, his aura was as calm as water, blending seamlessly with the world around him, like a gentle breeze that caused no ripples.
Suddenly, a commotion shattered the peace.
"Hand over that Spirit Gathering Stone, don’t make me force you."
A voice, carrying an oppressive aura, rang out.
Lin Ye opened his eyes and looked toward the source of the sound.
He saw a small, pale-faced new disciple surrounded by two senior disciples. The new disciple’s aura was weak, clearly someone who had just joined the sect and lacked a stable foundation. Facing the threats of the two senior disciples, he clutched the Spirit Gathering Stone tightly in his arms, his eyes filled with reluctance and fear.
"This is the cultivation resource given to me by the sect... I... I didn’t take any extra!" the new disciple pleaded.
"Enough talking!" One of the senior disciples sneered, his spiritual energy surging. "If you don’t hand it over, don’t blame us for using force."
Just as a palm was about to land, a gust of wind suddenly rushed toward them, forcing the attacker to retreat three steps.
Lin Ye walked over slowly, his tone calm but carrying an undeniable coldness.
"Tian Yuan Sect is not a place for you to act recklessly."
The senior disciple who had been about to strike shouted angrily, "Who are you to interfere? Mind your own business!"
"Lin Ye?" The other senior disciple’s expression changed as he recognized him. "You’re the one who defeated that opponent of the same rank in the assessment…"
The air seemed to freeze for a moment.
Lin Ye said nothing further. In a flash, he moved like lightning, his palm striking out. His spiritual energy gathered like a mountain and directly sent one of the disciples flying several meters, spitting blood as he crashed to the ground, unable to rise again.
The other disciple was startled and quickly retreated, but Lin Ye was quicker. With a single kick, he knocked the man over, causing him to groan in pain as he fell to the ground.
"Leave." Lin Ye’s gaze was icy.
The two disciples scrambled to their feet and fled in panic, not daring to utter a single threat.
[Protecting the Weak]
Lin Ye turned and looked at the weak new disciple.
"Are you alright?"
The young man stared at Lin Ye in awe and gratitude, his voice barely a whisper. "Th-thank you… I’m Qin Mo, a new disciple this year."
Lin Ye nodded, not asking further questions. Just as he was about to leave, Qin Mo suddenly spoke.
"I… I can help you."
Lin Ye was slightly taken aback and looked back at him.
"My family used to do business in Qing Shi City, dealing with ores. I know a bit about the origin and use of spirit crystals…" Qin Mo spoke softly, but his words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples in Lin Ye's mind.
Lin Ye's eyes flickered as he gave him a thoughtful glance. He then nodded. "We’ll talk when the time comes."
[Attracting Attention]
News of Lin Ye’s decisive action quickly spread throughout the external sect.
"That newcomer, Lin Ye, is ruthless. He took down Lin Feng and Du Biao with one move."
"He’s definitely not just at the Body Refining stage; he’s clearly hiding his true strength."
"I heard that even the people from 'Bai Chuan Hall' are starting to notice him…"
In the Tian Yuan Sect External Sect, disciples formed their own factions, and "Bai Chuan Hall" was one of the largest powers, made up of several strong figures close to the inner sect. They controlled most of the resources and influence within the external sect.
Lin Ye's bold actions had undoubtedly caught their attention.
At that moment, on top of a distant high building, several pairs of eyes silently observed Lin Ye’s retreating figure.
One of them sneered.
"Interesting. This wild fox really can’t stay still. It looks like someone should ‘greet’ him soon."
[Chapter End]
As the night grew deeper, Lin Ye returned to Pinewind Courtyard, but Qin Mo’s words echoed in his mind.
"I know a bit about the use of spirit crystals…"
Was it coincidence, or fate’s arrangement?
Meanwhile, deep within Bai Chuan Hall, a plot to "test" Lin Ye was quietly taking shape.
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Lin Ye will face challenges and tests from the strong disciples of the External Sect! Will he continue to endure, or will he finally explode? And what secrets and hidden identities lie behind the young man Qin Mo?
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