"Haha, this is the biggest joke I’ve heard so far. When it comes to Sword Intent, among the younger generation of the Divine Sword Sect, I’m afraid no one can match Luo Qingchen. Does he even know what he’s talking about?"

"This person really doesn’t know the immensity of heaven and earth. If you’re too afraid to compete, just admit it. Why bother saying such things?"

"Does he think his Sword Intent surpasses Senior Brother Luo’s? That’s a colossal joke."

"I really don’t understand why Senior Sister Qingxian holds this person in such high regard. A person so superficial, how is he even qualified to be on this Fourth Spirit Peak?"

It was evident that the crowd was currently at the temporary residence of the Divine Sword Sect, at the Fourth Spirit Peak, the foremost Spirit Peak aside from the three majestic "Main Peaks." Of course, the few contemporary Saint Heir and Saintess of the Divine Sword Sect could assign the Fourth Spirit Peak to Luo Qingxian and Luo Qingchen not just because of their terrifying strength, but due to some influence of their background.

After all, this pair of siblings were the most likely future candidates to take over as the first Saint Heir and Saintess. Preemptive training was a necessary experience.

At this moment, at the summit of Spirit Peak, countless senior brothers and sisters of the Self-Slaying Realm from the Divine Sword Sect sported faint cold smiles. They’ve seen junior brothers who don’t know their limits, but never someone this oblivious.

Even Luo Qingchen was taken aback upon hearing this, staring blankly at Ye Xiaofan for a long while.

This was the first time since his birth he had heard a peer cultivator worry about being injured in the Sword Intent Realm. 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

Watching the reactions around him, Ye Xiaofan felt secretly bitter, attributing it to Mo Shiyi’s little calculation. According to Mo Shiyi, only by making himself seem more terrifying could he stir up Luo Qingchen’s desire to spar.

As for others’ gazes, Ye Xiaofan had long since stopped caring, but at this moment his face still felt a bit unnatural. However, he could only grit his teeth and persist.

Fortunately, matters unfolded exactly as Mo Shiyi predicted. After hearing Ye Xiaofan’s words, a hint of anticipation flashed in Luo Qingchen’s eyes.

In fact, even before at the Divine Sword Sect, Luo Qingchen valued Ye Xiaofan’s Sword Intent Realm highly. Now that he dared to make such statements, it indicated his mystifying confidence in his Sword Intent, which was exactly what Luo Qingchen wanted. Only by confronting a Sword Cultivator of equal or superior Sword Intent could one truly benefit.

"Ye Xiaofan, if this is indeed the case, then we should definitely have a match. Surely you know that the most direct way to break through in Sword Intent is to spar with a worthy opponent. Across the entire Divine Sword Sect, who else but I can provide such enlightenment in Sword Intent?"

Luo Qingchen straightened up slightly, appearing even more confident than Ye Xiaofan. But despite his words, Luo Qingchen was actually half-skeptical of Ye Xiaofan’s claim, believing only about thirty percent of it.

After all, throughout the entire Divine Sword Sect and even the Hundred Broken Mountain Range, those who could surpass Luo Qingchen in Sword Intent were scarce, and there was no one born yet who could injure him with Sword Intent.

But these weren’t important; what mattered was that the person before him shouldn’t be too weak. Even if he couldn’t offer a breakthrough, any slight insight gained would be invaluable.

Yet just as Luo Qingchen finished speaking, Ye Xiaofan feigned hesitation once more.

Seeing the other’s indecision, Luo Qingchen frowned slightly, growing a bit impatient, "Ye Xiaofan, as a man, can’t you make up your mind? Just say if you want to fight or not."

Seeing the effect had been achieved, Ye Xiaofan stopped hiding, quickly contemplating with a reluctant look before calmly saying, "If Senior Brother insists, we can have a match, but..."

"But what?" Luo Qingchen was clearly losing patience.

Ye Xiaofan continued along the line, speaking immediately, "But I have one condition."

"Condition? You have a condition?" Luo Qingchen frowned upon hearing this. In the Divine Sword Sect, who would dare deny the Sect Leader’s son any face? Ye Xiaofan was the first to dare negotiate terms with him.

But after a moment of contemplation, though filled with impatience, Luo Qingchen still said, "Go ahead, what condition?"

Seeing the bait taken, Ye Xiaofan immediately began, appearing all spent and thoughtful, "Surely Senior Brother Luo knows of my current situation, within this ’Hundred Sects Battle Domain,’ there are many who wish to see me dead. Sword Intent Realm is one of my few lifesaving cards. If I were to fight Senior Brother Luo today, this card will undoubtedly be exposed in the public view."

"With one less card, I’ll be as good as having one less life."

"So? Can you get to the point?" Luo Qingchen said with a face full of exasperation.

Ye Xiaofan slightly arched an eyebrow, getting straight to the point, "So, I can fight you, but if I win, Senior Brother Luo must become my follower, ensuring my safety for ten years. Just ten years. If Senior Brother agrees, I can fight you immediately."

After finishing, sensing his persuasion might be insufficient, Ye Xiaofan hurriedly added, "I’m sure Senior Brother understands my position. Once Sword Intent Realm is exposed, enemies will be wary of me. This will be a major vulnerability in the future. If Senior Brother agrees, it’d be like getting an extra safety card for me, even more at ease."

As Ye Xiaofan finished speaking, Luo Qingchen’s entire face darkened.

It wasn’t just him; nearly all the senior brothers and sisters of the Divine Sword Sect were struck like thunderbolts, staring in disbelief at that silhouette.

To let the Sect Leader’s son become his follower?

This kid really dares!

In an instant, everyone was stunned, momentarily unable to react.