Chapter 665: Chapter 675: No One is Nobler Than Another
"Did you perhaps hear of the great way at first, with heavy karma and meager blessing?"
Si Huang, with her incredibly sharp wits and extensive knowledge, naturally understood the meaning behind these words. A surge of crimson flushed her delicate, easily-collapsible beautiful face as extreme fury took hold.
Since her entry into the sect, she had rode the waves, relying on her own efforts and talent. Like a cheater in a game, she had risen to become the foremost among the true disciples.
Such a proud achievement was, to her peers within the sect, undoubtedly a crane standing among chickens. It was also equivalent to having a very good start.
But compared to the truly strong, this was just the first step in a journey of ten thousand miles.
How similar it was to what Chu Feng said, "Changing the original aspiration, stopping at small success."
She figured it out; Chu Feng was not only teaching her a lesson but also mocking her for being complacent and proud over a minor achievement, halting further progress.
"You... an Outer Disciple, only a little over a year into the sect, dare to instruct me in front of everyone?"
Si Huang trembled with rage, and the finger she pointed at Chu Feng shook violently.
The dreadful Evil Qi, along with the terrifying presence unique to a Supreme Sword God, enveloped Chu Feng like an invisible mountain.
"What about being an Outer Disciple? Even princes and ministers have their own kinds! Which Inner Sect Disciple did not grow step by step from the Outer Disciple’s ranks?"
"A child does not despise his mother’s ugliness, a dog does not despise its own impoverished home! Don’t look down on the Outer Sect, for once, you were also an Outer Disciple. One must be grateful, remember the source of the water they drink. In comparison, no one is nobler than anyone else!"
Chu Feng was simply too domineering, standing upright under Si Huang’s frightening Killing Intent.
He rebuked her with righteous and stern words.
In the entire Ten Thousand Sword Sect, whether they were Outer Disciples or Inner Sect Geniuses, it was truly hard to find anyone who dared to instruct Si Huang in such a manner.
They all treated her like a deity, respected her, regarding her words as doctrines, as Holy Decrees.
Chu Feng just couldn’t stand such behavior.
"I, I will kill you!"
Si Huang was nearly exploding with anger. In her raging fury, one could see terrifying sword light emanating from her, forming a fully-bloomed sword lotus with all the sword lights pointing towards Chu Feng.
The Inner Sect Geniuses along the way were terrified to paleness, scrambling and scuttling away to a distance.
Fearful of being caught in the calamity.
"Kill me? Just because I spoke some truth, you want to kill me. Is this the grace of the Inner Sect’s number one genius?"
Chu Feng’s face was filled with scorn, utterly disregarding Si Huang’s threat.
"You... still talking!" Si Huang was so angry she was nearly in tears.
She had never been taught a lesson like this ever since she was young. Even the Elders of the sect had always been rather gentle with her.
Because she was peerlessly beautiful, because she had outstanding talent, because she was also very diligent. Hence, she had always been held up and pampered like a princess by everyone.
But Chu Feng had no pity for her, nor was he bewitched by her many halos.
In front of everyone, he pointed out her many flaws.
And the things he pointed out were all valid issues that indeed existed in her.
"Harsh advice grates on the ear, to listen or not is up to you! Also, this is the Chuan Gong Hall, the sect rules mandate that no fighting is allowed here. Although you are the Inner Sect’s top genius, you have no right to trample on the sect rules. Withdraw your sword light and Killing Intent."
Chu Feng was truly amazing.
He not only gave Si Huang a severe scolding but also suppressed her completely.
Even though her strength was countless times greater than Chu Feng’s, she still couldn’t trouble him in the slightest.
"Cough... As disciples of the same sect, we should value harmony. Chu Feng’s words are indeed straightforward, but his intentions are not malevolent. Si Huang, you are one of the most exceptional disciples of the Ten Thousand Sword Sect in nearly ten thousand years; the Supreme Sword God Realm is just the beginning for you, not the end. Persevere, this old man believes in you, one day you will become a True Phoenix."
The Supreme Lord of Wanfa Sect stepped forward to act as the peacemaker.
"Thank you, Elder Wan for your guidance!" Si Huang took a deep breath, sat down, and did not continue to trouble Chu Feng.
But seeing her grinding her teeth in utter resentment, it was apparent she had already come to hate Chu Feng.
Dongxue glanced at her young mistress and whispered to Chu Feng, "Chu Feng, you needn’t worry, I will find an opportunity to speak on your behalf and resolve the young mistress’s hatred towards you. My young mistress may appear fierce and cold, but she is actually kind-hearted."
"Hmm, that would be for the best!" Chu Feng was not afraid of Si Huang; he simply did not want to invite trouble.
After this incident, Elder Wanfa did not allow the disciples below to speak further, perhaps also out of concern for another conflict. He began to lecture, sharing his understanding of the Earth Path with all disciples without reservation. Later, he spoke of the many smaller ways of Sword Dao.
Whether it was Heavy Sword or Fast Sword, Elder Wanfa had extremely deep insights and unique views on them.
Listening to his lecture, Chu Feng truly felt enlightened and benefited greatly.
If he had time in the future, he would have to come here more often to attend lectures.
After the lecture ended, Chu Feng worried that Si Huang might persistently pester him and immediately stood up, quickly making his way outside.
Having gained a lot from the lecture, he planned to seize the time to enter the Gui Xu Secret Realm and cultivate for a period of time.
The Transformation Sword Skill was immensely useful, and the Heaven and Earth Sword Skill was the basis of his standing; both were worthy of spending a great deal of time and effort to comprehend.
Watching Chu Feng’s retreating figure, Han Sheng revealed a hint of mockery on his face.
"This idiot has thoroughly offended Si Huang. From now on, she’d want nothing more than to cut him down. Let’s see how he will still compete with this young master for Si Huang," Han Sheng muttered to himself in a very low voice.
But it was still overheard by Lu Kuixi beside him.
The two had been competing in secret for so many years, and Lu Kuixi had long since developed a habit of always watching Han Sheng’s every move.
"Brother Han should not be complacent. Have you not heard that hitting is affection, and scolding is love; without hitting or scolding, there’s no true love? That Chu Feng, the rubbish, might not be good at other things, but his skill in wooing women is definitely first-rate. Who knows, maybe this is exactly a clever tactic he’s intentionally employing!"
With a sinister smile, Lu Kuixi fanned the flames and sowed discord.
Heaven and Earth be the witness, Chu Feng truly had no intention of wooing Si Huang. To marry someone so aloof and serve her like an Old Buddha at home?
That would be practically looking for misery.
Hearing these words, Han Sheng’s expression changed instantly, and the smugness that had just risen vanished in the blink of an eye.
He really had to be cautious of Chu Feng.
He must not let Si Huang’s hatred turn into love for him.
"Lu Kuixi, let us speak plainly in front of each other. This young master knows you too dream of killing that Chu-named brat. Unfortunately, he always keeps himself hidden within the sect and doesn’t go out, leaving no opportunity to strike,"
"Shall we set a time to discuss this?"
Han Sheng communicated to Lu Kuixi through a sound transmission.
To kill a fellow sect disciple was a grave crime. Han Sheng would not rashly take such a risk alone.
Joining hands with Lu Kuixi to make a move would be a lot safer.
If anything truly happened, they could also have a scapegoat.