Who?

Everyone turned to look in the direction of the voice.

There, a young man in green appeared, with handsome features and an elegant demeanor. At his waist hung a jade gourd, and on his back was a long sword marred with cracks. His eyes were as deep as the stars, so much so that if one were to make eye contact, one’s entire spirit might be completely drawn in.

Even just standing there simply, he became the focal point of everyone’s attention!

’Who is he? Why have I never seen him before?’

Many were puzzled in their hearts.

Among the Seven Peaks, disciples were mostly familiar with each other. But this young man was a complete stranger, not looking at all like a disciple of the Seven Peaks. Could he be an Inner Sect Disciple who had lost his way?

Nearly everyone present had heard of Ye Qingchen’s name, but hardly anyone had actually seen him. Ye Qingchen hadn’t been at Taotian Palace for long and usually stayed in seclusion in Hidden Dragon Mountain.

"Who is this boy? He’s not from our Void Peak!" The astute young man scrutinized Ye Qingchen closely, looking at the others, "Does anyone know him?"

People looked at each other and shook their heads.

Ning Hill squinted his eyes, observing Ye Qingchen. With his cultivation level, he could tell that Ye Qingchen’s aura wasn’t weak, but it was only at the Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer. Those eligible to come to this hall planning to undertake missions in the Withered Forest were all Human Immortals; this kid didn’t even meet the threshold.

However, just as he was about to speak out and reprimand, he saw Ye Qingchen glance around the hall:

"Not everyone is here? Looks like I’m early!"

He said this and walked right in, as if entering his own home.

Ning Hill frowned slightly.

The sudden appearance of this kid made him quite unhappy, and now he boldly walked in. Ning Hill couldn’t hold back anymore and jumped up, shouting:

"Do you not understand the rules? Who let you in?"

"Me?"

Ye Qingchen casually found a seat, glanced at the disgruntled Ning Hill, and replied indifferently, "I naturally received a sect notification to come for a mission!"

"Brother, you’re not a Seven Peaks Disciple, are you?" the astute young man cautiously asked.

"No!"

Ye Qingchen answered casually, and even retorted, "Why, must one be a Seven Peaks Disciple to come for a mission?"

After he said this, several people in the hall had strange expressions.

Even the astute young man said nothing more.

Their destination, the Withered Forest, was only accessible to Human Immortals. How could a Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer cultivator suddenly show up? In their view, this kid was clearly in the wrong place and mistook the person.

Ning Hill’s face grew darker; a kid with Celestial Venerable cultivation dared to walk in like this.

Indeed.

Just as everyone had this thought, Ning Hill sneered and said, "Kid, I don’t care who you are. You don’t belong here. I’ll give you three breaths to get out!"

Ye Qingchen, who had just sat down, looked up in surprise and directly at Ning Hill, raising his eyebrows, "Are you talking to me?"

Ning Hill’s face was like ice, "This place is full of Human Immortals, and you’re the only Celestial Venerable! Who else could it be? If you leave now, there’s still time! Otherwise, I’ll break your dog legs!"

Swoosh!

At that moment.

Everyone in the hall quietly looked at Ye Qingchen.

"Yes, I’m indeed not a Human Immortal." Ye Qingchen was silent for a moment and then said, "But I did receive orders to come for a mission. You just need to check with the guard there!"

Unexpectedly, Ning Hill sneered, "No need to check! We’re heading to the Withered Forest. How can a Celestial Venerable who hasn’t even reached Human Immortal set foot there?"

"My patience is limited! Be sensible and leave early!"

Ning Hill squinted his eyes, anger boiling within them, and a hint of pressure began to sweep toward Ye Qingchen, wanting this kid to understand the terror of a Human Immortal!

But unexpectedly, Ye Qingchen slightly raised his eyelids, seeming impatient:

"Human Immortal, so what?"

With these words, not only did Ning Hill’s expression change, but even the astute young man and the girl in pink had their faces turn cold. His words weren’t just mocking Ning Hill but implicated everyone present.

In the Kunlun Realm, strength is paramount.

As a Celestial Venerable facing Human Immortals, he did not humble himself but dared to mock. This not only tarnished the dignity of Human Immortals but also affected the dignity of the Seven Peaks Disciples!

If not severely punished, wouldn’t anyone dare to offend them in the future?

Remember.

Each Realm is like a celestial stream, and to the Celestial Venerable, a Human Immortal is like a Divine Dragon in the sky, with dignity that cannot be challenged. Ye Qingchen’s actions were audacious, showing no respect for his elders!

Sure enough, Ning Hill’s gaze turned icy, shouting in anger, "You’re courting death!"

Suddenly unable to suppress the rage within him, he sprang up, his aura erupting like a raging sea. At the same time, he lifted his right hand fiercely, and a vast aura surged toward Ye Qingchen like a furious tide.

How terrifying is a Human Immortal’s strike?

Crackling!

The hall’s void shattered like thunderous turmoil. Tables and chairs splintered in an instant, crushed to dust. That force streaked across the floor like a raging dragon, sweeping from Ning Hill’s feet to Ye Qingchen in an instant!

Such imposing force seemed ready to engulf Ye Qingchen in an instant!

"This kid really doesn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth!" The astute young man chuckled to himself, "A mere Celestial Venerable Ninth Layer, daring to be insolent to a Human Immortal? He has no idea of the vastness of the sky!"

"Sister, can you save him?"

A slightly younger-looking girl turned to the girl in pink beside her.

"Why save him? He has no sense of rules!" The girl in pink looked on coldly, unmoved. "Facing a Human Immortal, daring to speak so insanely. It’s better to be chastised by his own than to be killed by outsiders after leaving Taotian Palace!"

"Shen Yu, remember this! Faced with someone far superior in cultivation, you must remain humble!" The pink-clad woman seized the chance to teach.

The others nodded repeatedly.

The girl named Shen Yu showed reluctance on her face at these words.

And just when some were schadenfreude, some were mocking, and some indifferent, just as that terrifying powerful Qi was about to pounce on Ye Qingchen like a dragon —

At this very moment.

Ye Qingchen moved!

Under the incredulous gaze of all, he sneered slightly, casually stretched out his right hand, and flicked his fingers!

With this flick, it seemed effortless, trivial.

Yet in an instant.

The wind surged, mighty and unparalleled!