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Chapter 26: Actually… I Took Empress’s Back Door

Nie Chen had left the sect and stayed at the Heavenly Cloud Palace as a core disciple for a few days.

However, his sudden promotion to core disciple had caused dissatisfaction among many people.

It was well-known that many talented and virtuous sons of heaven did not have the qualifications to become core disciples.

But an outsider who had just entered the Heavenly Cloud Palace had achieved this position, which was enough to provoke public anger.

After some investigation and discussion, there were even rumors that Nie Chen had been a disciple of the Demonic Sect.

This news made the disciples of the Heavenly Cloud Palace furious.

Although they were not directly under the Empress’s control, who among them was not an elite? How could they tolerate a Demonic Sect disciple riding roughshod over them?

More than a dozen people who were confident in their abilities came to challenge Nie Chen, intending to engage in a one-on-one duel.

Hundreds of disciples gathered to watch the scene.

For a moment, many eyes focused on Nie Chen.

Many people, although they did not take action themselves, were eager to see this Demonic Sect disciple, who had definitely relied on connections to get to this position, brought down.

How dare someone take the back door for a Demonic Sect disciple? It was an insult to Empress Qingyue’s reputation!

After dealing with Nie Chen, they would definitely want to drag out the corrupt elder who had helped him and hand them over to Empress Qingyue for punishment!

Although they did not know which elder was responsible, as long as they suppressed Nie Chen’s arrogance, they would eventually force the truth out of him!

However, when the one-on-one battle began, they realized they had made a huge mistake.

This Nie Chen, who seemed to be only at the early stage of the Foundation Establishment Realm, was like a war god!

He defeated his opponents instantly, and his strength only grew as he fought, as if he did not consume any energy at all.

“Is there anyone else?” Nie Chen shouted from the stage, his aura becoming even more arrogant.

But looking at their fellow disciples who had been beaten to a pulp, no one dared to step forward.

He was too strong! This kind of strength was not something they could handle!

[Nie Chen had shocked the minds of dozens of Heavenly Cloud Palace disciples and obtained a can of sparkling water.]

Nie Chen: “?”

This time, the system’s reward was quite unusual.

But it seemed to have some effect.

Looking at Nie Chen’s arrogant figure on the stage, many people were furious, but they did not dare to step forward.

“Are we going to let this Demonic Sect dog run amok?”

“It’s infuriating, but we can’t beat him!”

Just as many disciples were gnashing their teeth in frustration, a figure appeared in the distance.

As soon as this figure appeared, the crowd erupted into a commotion.

The crowd parted to make way for him.

“Brother Duanmu is here!”

The newcomer was one of the most famous inner disciples.

“I didn’t expect Brother Duanmu to stand up for us!”

Many disciples were overjoyed, finally feeling a sense of relief.

Duanmu Yang had the strength of the late Foundation Establishment Realm.

Although Brother Duanmu rarely took action, he was a man of his word, and everyone trusted him.

If it was Brother Duanmu, maybe he could really punish this Nie Chen!

“Brother Duanmu, the person on the stage became an core disciple on his first day.

He must have taken some elder’s back door.

You must take action to teach him a lesson and suppress this twisted trend!”

“I heard this guy used to be a Demonic Sect disciple. We can’t let him off!”

Listening to the surrounding voices of admiration and pleading, Duanmu Yang nodded slightly, his voice filled with magnetism, making people trust him:

“Don’t worry, I’ll take care of it.”

“Brother Duanmu is the best!”

“Brother Duanmu is always so cool!”

The crowd erupted into cheers.

As the crowd followed, Duanmu Yang walked towards the stage.

But just as he reached the edge of the stage…

A loud explosion sounded.

Duanmu Yang watched in shock as a sturdy disciple was punched by Nie Chen and flew into the air, crashing to the ground, unable to get up.

“Ma Ximei!”

This disciple was also at the late Foundation Establishment Realm and had a strong physique, making him a formidable opponent!

Duanmu Yang’s footsteps suddenly stopped, and his eyebrows twitched awkwardly.

“Brother Duanmu, what’s wrong?”

“Is Brother Duanmu afraid?”

“Nonsense, Brother Duanmu is a hero who is not afraid of death. He’s just observing Nie Chen’s weaknesses, waiting for the right moment to strike!”

The surrounding voices of concern continued, but Duanmu Yang’s smile became increasingly stiff.

Finally, under the expectant gaze of the crowd, he slowly stepped onto the stage.

However, few people noticed that Duanmu Yang’s footsteps were slightly trembling and disordered.

On the stage, Nie Chen was fighting with all his might.

Each battle did not consume his energy; instead, it made him more spirited and more skilled in controlling the Ancient Sacred Body.

“Can I start now? My wife is calling me home for dinner.”

Nie Chen assumed a fighting stance, his body radiating intense heat, his fighting spirit soaring.

“Wait!”

Duanmu Yang suddenly raised his hand.

Nie Chen frowned slightly: “What’s the matter?”

Duanmu Yang sneered: “Before we fight, I’ll ask you, what’s your strength?”

Nie Chen: “Early Foundation Establishment Realm. What about it?”

“Hmph, with the strength of the early Foundation Establishment Realm, you can easily crush a late Foundation Establishment Realm inner disciple. Your Gift is indeed extraordinary.

However, don’t be too arrogant.

The Lanchuan Realm has countless existences beyond your imagination. Compared to them, you’re just a tiny ant, not worth mentioning.

Don’t get too full of yourself just because of a temporary victory!”

“Brother Duanmu is so bold!”

The crowd erupted into cheers.

Nie Chen suddenly felt that the person in front of him had some brain problems and said coldly: “Then let’s start.”

“Wait!”

Duanmu Yang interrupted again:

“Rude! We’re not barbarians, always talking about fighting and killing. I’ll ask you, do you know who I am?”

“Who are you? I don’t know.”

“Hmph.”

Duanmu Yang became even more arrogant:

“Then let me tell you. I am the distant relative of the son of the neighbor of the first disciple of the Xuanhuo Sword Sect…!”

Nie Chen felt his brain was about to explode: “I’ve never heard of it.”

But hearing this, Duanmu Yang immediately became excited:

“That’s right! You’ve never heard of it! This world is vast, with countless high-ranking people and geniuses. You bullying an insignificant inner disciple like me is nothing! I concede defeat!”

“…”

At this moment, not only Nie Chen but also the crowd was stunned.

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