Chapter 115: Scolding (3rd Update, Joyful 5.1)

Chapter 115: Chapter 115: Scolding (3rd Update, Joyful 5.1)Four resounding slaps landed on Elder Feng’s face, stunning him on the spot. He wanted to retaliate but found it utterly impossible. Only after the four slaps did Elder Feng realize who had struck him! "Vice Palace Master!" Elder Feng recognized the person. "Greetings to the Vice Palace Master!" Everyone hurriedly saluted. The one who had struck was indeed Ling Wu’s master, Vice Palace Master Wu. He had come here mainly because of Ling Wu’s plea. Originally, he had been hidden among the crowd, not wanting to reveal himself. Only if Ling Chen faced danger would he appear and make a move. But who could have anticipated that he would witness such a scene! Elder Feng not only interfered in the life-and-death duel but also intended to target the victorious prodigy, which enraged him beyond measure! Even if Ling Chen were not Ling Wu’s brother, he would still have to teach Elder Feng a lesson. No wonder the talents of the Academic Palace have been getting weaker over the years; it turns out that subordinates were envious and jealous of those with talent. "Boom!" Vice Palace Master Wu kicked Elder Feng several meters away and said coldly, "Elder Feng, explain to me how Ling Chen is inferior to Su Qingyun?" "Palace Master, I realize my mistake!" Seeing the furious Vice Palace Master Wu, Elder Feng immediately cowered. Not to mention the gap in their statuses, but also the strength of Vice Palace Master Wu was something he could only look up to. "I told you to explain!" Vice Palace Master Wu shouted. "Su Qingyun has a Golden Spirit Body." Elder Feng said softly. Vice Palace Master Wu kicked Elder Feng, who was kneeling on the ground, and said, "Spiritual Body? Spirit my ass! Tell me, am I a Spiritual Body? You and your so-called Spiritual Body, how come you’re not a match for me?" "Palace Master, I realize my mistake." Elder Feng dared not talk back. Vice Palace Master Wu nodded and said, "Alright, you won’t speak, will you? Then let me say it for you!" "Ling Chen, fifteen years old, with a cultivation level at the late fifth stage of the Spirit Sea Realm! What about that good-for-nothing? Eighteen years old, with a Golden Spirit Body, so what? His cultivation level is merely at the early sixth stage of the Spirit Sea Realm! There’s a three-year difference between them, and that good-for-nothing is less than one stage higher than Ling Chen. Do you call that good-for-nothing a genius?" He was so angry that he didn’t even say Su Qingyun’s name. "Ling Chen, an outer palace student; that good-for-nothing, a core student—the gap between their treatments is like heaven and earth! That good-for-nothing, with guidance from elders like you, barely managed to cultivate a superior quality Mystic Spirit Art. What about Ling Chen? On his own, he succeeded in cultivating the Heavenly Spirit Technique. Do you still dare to say that good-for-nothing is a genius?" "Ling Chen, with no innate talent for cultivation; that good-for-nothing, possessing a Golden Spirit Body. Yet in the contest of Spiritual Power, Ling Chen is in no way inferior! With weaker cultivation but equally formidable Spiritual Power, who would you say is the genius?" "Ling Chen has also mastered a superior quality Mystic Spirit Art compatible with his Spiritual Weapon and grasped the True Intent of Spirit Technique! Between these two aspects, in what way is that good-for-nothing stronger than Ling Chen?" Vice Palace Master Wu walked forward and patted Elder Feng’s face, demanding, "Tell me, whether in terms of strength, cultivation speed, or innate talent for Spirit Art, where exactly is Ling Chen lacking?" "Palace Master, I realize my mistake." Elder Feng bowed his head to admit his fault. "Hmph! Elder Feng, I am pleased that you care about the Academic Palace. But that is absolutely no excuse for your jealousy and envy of the talented! There are less than nine months left until the Eight Palaces Martial Competition, and Su Qingyun, that good-for-nothing, is definitely not qualified to participate! Moreover, you’re truly unsuited to be an Elder." Vice Palace Master Wu declared. With a single statement, he stripped Elder Feng of his position as an Elder. "Bai Qian!" Vice Palace Master Wu looked into the crowd. Sёarᴄh the Nôvelƒire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality. "Vice Palace Master!" Elder Bai Qian hurriedly approached. "Was Ling Chen not sent back to his hometown by you? If not for my disciple, our Academic Palace would have missed out on such a talent. Remember from now on, one must not solely judge a person by their innate talent. You should realize that some geniuses cannot be confined by mere petty talents." Vice Palace Master Wu said. "Yes, I understand." Elder Bai Qian hurriedly responded. He let out a sigh of relief in his heart, fearing that even the Vice Palace Master would strip him of his elder status! "Alright, you may leave now!" Vice Palace Master Wu then turned to the core disciples in the square, saying, "Put some effort into it, instead of joining in the commotion, you’d be better off spending that time on cultivation. Look at him, an Outer Palace disciple who has even succeeded in cultivating the Heavenly Spirit Technique. Don’t you feel ashamed?" "Yes." The core disciples quickly responded. "Everyone disperse!" Vice Palace Master Wu ordered. "Yes." The crowd soon vanished from the square. Vice Palace Master Wu beckoned to Ling Wu, and the two went up to the Life-and-Death Stage together. "Ling Chen, as the Palace Master, I apologize for what just happened!" Saying so, Vice Palace Master Wu slightly bowed to Ling Chen. Ling Chen hurriedly returned the gesture, saying, "The Palace Master is too courteous." Vice Palace Master Wu was Ling Wu’s mentor, and how could he accept her apology! "Tomorrow, you can pack your things and move to the Middle Palace." Vice Palace Master Wu said with a smile. "Thank you very much, Vice Palace Master!" Ling Chen nodded his head. Today was different from the past; with his strength, he was among the top in the Inner Palace. Thus, he did not decline as he had before. "No need for formalities, you deserve it. Besides, in this way, Xiao Wu can also be with you and focus on her cultivation." Vice Palace Master Wu said with a smile, "Should you have any needs, just ask. Cultivate well, and perhaps in nine months, you too can join Ling Wu in participating in the Eight Palaces Tournament!" Having finished speaking, Vice Palace Master Wu left. "Young Master, I can finally be with you again!" Ling Wu said happily. Ling Chen smiled and said, "Alright, Xiao Wu, just call me brother. Now that you possess the Ice and Fire Sacred Body, I wouldn’t dare to treat you as a mere servant!" "Young Master, no matter what talent or what level of cultivation Xiao Wu has, you will always be my Young Master!" Ling Wu said earnestly. Ling Chen smiled lightly, "As you wish!" "Ah, Young Master, do you really have no cultivation talent?" Ling Wu was somewhat skeptical. She awakened around the same time as Ling Chen, and while she awakened the Ice and Fire Sacred Body, the young master apparently had no cultivation talent at all, which seemed very odd. During this time, she had also learned quite a bit about special physiques. She always felt that Ling Chen shouldn’t be void of any cultivation talent. Moreover, Ling Chen’s cultivation speed was too fast. Even though she had the Ice and Fire Sacred Body and the endless resources of the Academic Palace, it seemed she still couldn’t keep up with the young master! Ling Chen glanced at Ling Wu; as expected, the girl had started to doubt him. "Xiao Wu, my physique is quite special; to outsiders, it would seem as though I have no talent for cultivation." Ling Chen said with a smile. "Oh!" Ling Wu happily nodded and said, "I knew it, Young Master, you definitely have some cultivation talent!" She leaned close to Ling Chen’s ear, her breath as fragrant as orchids, and said, "Young Master, your special physique must be no less than a Spiritual Body, right?" A warm breath brushed against his ear, causing Ling Chen to stiffen slightly, feeling an inexplicable sensation in his heart. He leaned forward slightly and nodded, saying, "Yeah!" "I knew you were the greatest, Young Master!" The girl’s laughter erupted joyfully, her eyes curving into crescent moons, incredibly cute. In a corner far away from the square, Elder Feng’s gaze landed on Ling Chen, a malicious resentment flickering in his eyes. "Kid, you’ll soon realize the consequences of offending this Elder!"