Chapter 66: Picking a Quarrel

Hearing this, Wang Yiyi’s expression remained entirely unchanged. This actually made Bai Ruyue feel somewhat relieved. For cultivators, the manifestation of inner demons was the most terrifying hazard; once an inner demon took root, if it went unresolved, breaking through to higher realms in the future would become an arduous task.

"This disciple understands. If there is nothing else, Master, please take your leave," Wang Yiyi said in a calm tone.

It seemed as though the incident caused by Su Yang was of no consequence in her eyes.

Bai Ruyue had not expected Wang Yiyi to remain so composed, but the more composed she was, the more highly Bai Ruyue regarded her. The less one was bound by worldly desires and emotions, the higher the peaks one could ultimately scale.

As for Bai Ruyue herself, she remained shackled by worldly emotions and desires, which was why she had never been able to break through to a higher realm.

This was her only flaw.

"Very well, then focus on your cultivation. However, in three years, there will be a sparring tournament involving all the major sects and powers, and it will be held right here in our Moon Gazing Sect. By then, I hope to see you make an appearance—and in a stunning fashion," Bai Ruyue said as she walked to the door, suddenly pausing to speak.

"Understood, this disciple will certainly participate," Wang Yiyi replied without hesitation.

With that, Bai Ruyue departed completely.

Just moments after Bai Ruyue left, Wang Yiyi, who had appeared completely tranquil a moment before, suddenly wore a ferocious expression, resembling a ravenous beast ready to devour someone—a truly terrifying sight.

Clenching her fists tightly, she stared into the empty air before her and spat out through gritted teeth, "Su Yang, I will make you regret this! I will make sure you die a most wretched death!"

As the words fell, her expression instantly reverted to its customary icy chill.

Her emotional regulation was terrifyingly profound...

Immediately afterward, she closed her eyes, and a faint, flickering aura of a fire-phoenix began to rise from her body.

***

After battling the Purple-Electric Mad Lion all night within the stone world, Su Yang returned to his cave dwelling, utterly exhausted. Just as he was preparing to seek out Elder Wu to inquire about sect missions, he heard footsteps approaching the entrance of his dwelling.

"Senior Brother Wang, it's right here. Didn't Elder Wu say this cave was reserved for you? Now it's been hijacked by some punk from goodness knows where," a voice Su Yang had heard yesterday echoed from outside.

"That's right, and the brat is extremely arrogant too, claiming Elder Wu personally brought him here," another familiar voice chimed in.

"Hmph! I'd like to see what kind of greenhorn dares to occupy the cave dwelling reserved for me, Wang Meng," a rough and angry voice followed closely behind.

Hearing this from within, Su Yang couldn't help but offer a wry smile.

It seemed he would have to deal with this trouble first. That Elder Wu was truly something—why hadn't he given anyone a heads-up beforehand? Now, instead, he was left to take the blame.

Su Yang spread his hands in a gesture of helplessness.

"The punk hiding inside, get your ass out here!"

***

The shouting from outside had already begun.

Su Yang walked leisurely toward the exit of the cave dwelling. The moment he stepped outside, he saw a burly, rugged giant standing before him like a small mountain.

*What the hell? What did this guy eat growing up...* Su Yang muttered inwardly in astonishment.

"It's this brat, Senior Brother Wang."

"That's right, it's him! Arrogant as hell."

The other two outer disciples, seeing Su Yang appear, began talking over each other, terrified that he might try to bolt.

Seeing how short, fair, and delicate Su Yang looked—not even reaching his chest—Wang Meng widened his eyes and said with arrogant condescension, "So you're the little punk who usurped my cave dwelling?"

Finding it laughable that this giant had to tilt his head upward just to speak to him and subjected him to such blatant disrespect, Su Yang chuckled and said, "That's right, it's me."

"You must be new here, aren't you? Don't you know who's backing the folks out here? It's me, your Senior Brother Wang," Wang Meng continued, still keeping his chin tilted up.

"Is there anything else? If not, I'll be leaving," Su Yang said in a flat tone. Just as he took a step forward, Wang Meng instantly lowered his head, fixing a fiercely hostile glare unblinkingly upon him.

"Punk, you certainly have a lot of nerve. How dare you ignore my words?" Wang Meng growled threateningly.

"Look, I told you yesterday to go ask Elder Wu to get things straight, but you refused to go. Now you're coming to bother me again. What? Do you think that just because I'm new, I'm an easy target?" Su Yang’s patience was wearing thin.

"Hmm, what you say does make sense. But still... aren't you an easy target?" Wang Meng tilted his head back up, looking pensive.

The other two chimed in from the side, "Senior Brother Wang, don't listen to him! This kid is definitely just dropping Elder Wu's name to intimidate us so we won't dare question the elder."

"Right, what you guys said makes sense too," Wang Meng replied. He then waved his fists, shaking them menacingly in front of Su Yang as if warning him to vacate the cave dwelling soon—otherwise, he might not be able to withstand his punch.

Seeing this, Su Yang didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Where on earth did these three weirdos come from? They truly broadened his horizons.

Especially this Senior Brother Wang, who looked all brawn and ferocity, yet turned out to be utterly simple-minded... practically an idiot.

He really wondered how such a guy managed to become the boss of the outer disciples. Was it purely based on his physical size?

"I really don't have time to play with you guys. If you want to live here, take it; I'm not keeping you company," Su Yang felt he couldn't stay another second, lest he catch the idiot virus from them.

Ignoring the trio's expressions and stares, he began walking in the direction of Elder Wu's residence.

Seeing himself ignored yet again, Wang Meng finally snapped. "Punk, hold it right there!"

Su Yang's patience was completely exhausted. A cold glint flashed across his face as he asked, "Senior Brother Wang, is there something else?"

"Kid, it seems if I don't teach you a lesson, you'll never figure out your place!"

"I am Wang Meng, Senior Brother Wang! The boss of the outer disciples! How dare you ignore me over and over again?" Wang Meng roared, his mountain-like physique pressing in toward Su Yang.

***

Su Yang stood his ground without moving an inch, then shook his head and said, "In that case, if I beat you, the three of you will scram?"

As soon as Su Yang said this, the three of them fell silent for a moment before bursting into loud, uproarious laughter.

It was as if they had just heard the funniest joke in the entire world.

"Hhahahaha! What did that kid just say?"

"He said he's going to beat Senior Brother Wang."

"Hahaha, I'm dying of laughter! He actually wants to beat Senior Brother Wang? With those toothpick arms and legs, one punch from Senior Brother Wang would probably shatter every bone in his body!"

"My thoughts exactly! Hahaha!"

Wang Meng clutched his sides and laughed the hardest, treating Su Yang like an absolute fool for uttering such a brainless statement.

Seeing the three of them laughing so heartily, Su Yang joined in with a silly chuckle of his own.

"Look, he's even giggling along. Is he retarded or what?"

"Hahaha, I can't take it anymore. I'm going to die laughing."

"It's my first time hearing an outer disciple wanting to defeat me. Oh man, I can't even stand up straight from laughing."

After the trio finally laughed enough to catch their breath, they slowly calmed down.

Su Yang also stopped chuckling and stared blankly at Wang Meng.

Regaining his composure, Wang Meng looked at Su Yang's expression and almost burst out laughing again, but he managed to hold it back and said, "Kid, seeing as you're so ignorant and naive, I, Wang Meng, will give you a chance. I'll let you strike the first three moves."

"If I so much as flinch, from now on you'll be the boss of the outer disciples, and I'll be your underling."

"How about that?"

"Oh, sure!" Su Yang replied immediately, then walked right up to Wang Meng.

He clenched his right fist, channeling a burst of golden light.

Without giving Wang Meng a shred of time to prepare, he punched straight out, landing squarely on Wang Meng's stomach.

In a flash, Wang Meng's massive body flew backward through the air, his eyes bulging nearly out of their sockets as he spat a massive mouthful of blood, crashing down like a giant boulder right in front of Su Yang's cave dwelling.

A thunderous impact echoed through the air...