Invincible cultivation strengthens: my son is a troublemaker

Soon, hundreds of people present all knelt down.

They had no choice but to kneel!

After all, even the tenth-ranked prodigy of the sect had submitted, so how could these small fry act out?

"A true hero knows when to yield and when to stand tall!"

"Yes, and it's also a technique."

"Right, those who have tried it say it's good."

They exchanged glances silently, communicating with their eyes, encouraging each other, and giving one another a way out.

Meanwhile, from time to time, disciples of the Dongsheng Divine Sect flew across the sky nearby.

"Eh, you all are..."

Yet often, before finishing their sentence, they too knelt here.

The overwhelming force could not be defied!

When everyone around is doing this, it generates a momentum where you don't even need to know why it's happening; a voice in your heart tells you... you must do it too.

Thus, like a snowball effect, more and more people knelt here until it became a dense crowd.

Then, the entire Dongsheng Divine Sect was in an uproar!

"How can such a thing happen!"

"Outrageous!"

"What does he take our Dongsheng Divine Sect for? Isn't this an act of complete lawlessness?"

A top ten prodigy of the sect fumed with anger, smashed a cup, and stormed over.

Then...

Under Qin Zi's righteous and soul-stirring rhetoric, this fifth-ranked prodigy of the Dongsheng Divine Sect also knelt in bitterness.

His fingers cracked as he clenched them.

His nails even dug into his flesh!

There was no way out; the label Qin Zi put on him was too heavy, and he couldn't bear the weight, thus forcing his knees to bend...

And this issue continued to spread.

However, no one dared to intervene easily because, after careful thought, they found... the matter was unsolvable.

As long as the opponent assumed the identity of "Senior Ancestor," no matter what they said, they had to kneel first before speaking!

This was nothing short of self-inflicted humiliation.

Many people started reporting to the sect's leadership, but they didn't know that the leadership was already aware and unable to intervene...

Because before Qin Zi appeared in the martial arena, he had instructed Su Xuanlong and a group of elders—"I'm going to test the minds of these young people; unless I notify you, you're not allowed to come over."

Su Xuanlong and the others had no choice but to comply.

In short, the current Qin Zi was virtually above the law in the Dongsheng Divine Sect!

Because he was the "Feather Emperor's Disciple."

Emperor Yu's status was extremely exalted, a figure akin to the sect's faith, so he could indeed use this feather as a token of authority!

This was the bitter fruit sown by the Feather Emperor.

The Dongsheng Divine Sect could only swallow it tearfully!

However, everyone in the Dongsheng Divine Sect knew that Qin Zi's current actions were just the last frenzy, and he wouldn't be able to act so wantonly for long. On the contrary, the more reckless he was, the quicker his demise would be.

After all, even if Qin Zi turned the Feather Emperor's scheme against him, the Feather Emperor still held absolute power.

Once Qin Zi's recklessness reached a certain level, the Feather Emperor could seize the excuse, under the pretense of "cleansing the sect," to ruthlessly suppress Qin Zi and then righteously "reclaim" that Imperial Artifact.

Moreover, all the humiliation inflicted on the Dongsheng Divine Sect by Qin Zi at that time would be returned tenfold.

Imagine.

At that time, Qin Zi, stripped of all cultivation, his hair disheveled, skewered by sharp iron hooks through his shoulder blades, with those hooks attached to thick chains, the chains wrapped around two pitch-black iron balls taller than a person. Then, he'll be whipped to pull the iron balls forward as if plowing a field...

Causing him pain.

Causing him humiliation.

Causing him despair.

Making him unable to live, unable to die!

Moreover, his father Qin Chuan would receive similar treatment, perhaps even more cruel...

And it was precisely because of this "expectation" that the disciples and senior leaders of the Dongsheng Divine Sect could endure humiliation and bear the burden.

Go on, cause a scene!

The more fierce you act now, the more miserable it will be later; all your reckless actions are just self-destruction!!

Finally, after more than half of the Dongsheng Divine Sect's disciples had knelt in this square, Qin Zi summoned Su Xuanlong and the others.

"Senior Ancestor."

Su Xuanlong and many elders pinched their noses as they saluted Qin Zi.

Upon seeing this, the disciples kneeling below felt a great relief in their hearts—they realized it wasn't their own fault if even the high-ranking members of the sect were ensnared by this person.

No resisting the tide, it's not their fault!

"Hmm, Xuanlong, I tested them and found that this generation of young people still has some sense of hierarchy, not bad,"

Qin Zi said in an old-fashioned tone.

Su Xuanlong and some elders' mouths twitched without speaking, while about half of the elders looked unfazed, seemingly finding it normal...

"Haha, you flatter us, Senior Ancestor."

Su Xuanlong feigned modesty, a face full of fake smiles.

Some elders couldn't distinguish between real and fake anymore.

But Su Xuanlong clearly knew that the other party was acting! Because that meaningful gaze only appeared when he met his eyes, and that gaze brimmed with provocation, wanting to provoke him!

"Xuanlong, I heard that while I was away, you explored the ancestral land and unearthed an Ancestral Stele?"

Qin Zi said with a smile.

Whoa!

Immediately, Su Xuanlong's heart skipped a beat, and his face twitched violently—who was the fool that said this? Isn't this attracting a wolf into the house!

If this brat knew about the Ancestral Stele, how could he not become greedy? In this case, can the stele still be preserved?

Although, after suppressing this brat, he could recover the stele, but... if this person, in desperation, destroys it?

Even if he couldn't destroy it, just urinating or defecating on it would be enough to tarnish this treasure forever...

"Well... it's said to be an Ancestral Stele, but it's just a stele we found by the roadside in the ancestral land, nothing magical... we didn't think much of it, so we brought it out for the juniors to comprehend."

Su Xuanlong tried to cover it up.

However, it was ultimately in vain; how could Qin Zi, this astute young pig, be fooled by him?

Qin Zi smiled and said, "Oh, I was afraid it was some incredible treasure; in that case, it wouldn't be appropriate for me, as a Senior Ancestor, to compete with the juniors."

"However, since it's something insignificant... then I'll be shameless for once and ask to take a look."

Shameless scoundrel!!

Su Xuanlong almost spat out a mouthful of old blood, the crow's feet at the corners of his eyes twitching violently—do you call that being shameless for once? Your face has been impervious to swords and spears from the beginning, hasn't it?!

"What, is that not allowed?"

Seeing Su Xuanlong's strange expression, Qin Zi frowned and asked, "Could it be that, as the Feather Emperor's disciple and the sect's Senior Ancestor, I don't even have the right to see a broken stele?"

"Senior Ancestor misunderstands."

Su Xuanlong took a deep breath, trying to remain calm, and said solemnly, "This stele was previously assigned for the top ten prodigies of the sect, with each comprehending it for ten days. Currently, it's with the third prodigy, Lu Wuxiang, who has only been comprehending it for two days."

"Are you saying I have to wait at least eight days?" Qin Zi frowned at him.

"Yes, the sect can't break its promise. I believe Senior Ancestor, on behalf of the sect, will understand."

Su Xuanlong smiled and said.

This smile carried a trace of provocation that only Qin Zi could see—you cunning brat loves to take advantage in righteous ways, so I'll use righteous ways to make you suffer!!

However, Qin Xiaozhu remained as calm as an old dog.

He smiled, nodded, and said, "Since the third prodigy is comprehending it now, the first and second prodigies should be available, right? Summon them so I can see."

Not waiting for rejection, he added a sentence that blocked any retreat:

"Don't tell me they're both busy or in seclusion and can't come; if both are that coincidentally unavailable, it's not a coincidence, and I'll have reason to suspect... they have objections to me."

The words at Su Xuanlong's lips were blocked, making him feel as uncomfortable as swallowing a fly.

He coughed twice, forced a smile, and said, "Cough, cough, no such thing, Senior Ancestor. I'll immediately summon them."

Soon, Su Xuanlong showed a troubled expression and said, "Senior Ancestor, the first, Xuan Tianji, had some insights previously and really is in seclusion; only the second, Che Zhen, can come."

No matter, saving one is better than none! We can't let the sect's two most outstanding geniuses be ruined by this little brat, can we?

"Hmm, that's fine."

Qin Zi calmly nodded, having already guessed the opponent would use such a desperate measure, so he was not surprised.

Before long.

A young man with an impressive aura flew over from afar. He had sword-like brows and bright eyes, was very handsome, but his hair was green.

"Disciple Che Zhen, greets Senior Ancestor."

Before Qin Zi could say anything, the man directly knelt on one knee, lowering his proud head with a respectful expression.

He knows when to bend and when to stand tall.

He already knew about what happened here, so he knew he couldn't escape this kneeling. Since that was the case, better to advance by retreating!

"Hmm, you may rise."

Qin Zi said calmly, though he was a bit taken aback at how respectful this person was, making it difficult for him.

As the other party had surrendered easily, it wasn't appropriate to make things difficult.

Just then, Che Zhen said, "I've long heard that Senior Ancestor's talent is unrivaled, and your strength is unmatched among the younger generation of the Eastern Domain. Today, it's a privilege to meet you and I'd like to request some guidance from you... if it's possible?"

He wanted to challenge him!!

The so-called request for guidance was just a polite way of saying it, making it impossible for Qin Zi to refuse.

And his real intention, of course, was to crush this person, preferably injuring him so severely that he wouldn't be able to trouble the Dongsheng Divine Sect for a while!

During this time.

The Dongsheng Divine Sect could fully arrange a scheme, making this person fall into a trap, ruining his reputation completely, and casting him into a place of no return...

Qin Zi was very powerful, having defeated Jiang Shennong, but before, he was probably not his opponent.

However, three days ago, he comprehended a supreme divine technique from the Ancestral Stele, greatly increasing his strength, confident of a fifty-fifty chance against him!

Take ten thousand steps back.

What could be lost even if he lost? Even if he didn't challenge, he would be humiliated by this person, and he already knelt...

"Hahaha! Such ambition!"

Qin Zi laughed aloud, patting Che Zhen's shoulder, and said appreciatively, "I wasn't planning on making a move these few days, but since you have this ambition, I shall guide you."

"Thank you, Senior Ancestor!"

Excitement showed on Che Zhen's face, but in his heart, he sneered coldly.

"Let us begin."

Qin Zi said with a smile.

"Senior Ancestor... be careful!" A sharp gleam shot from Che Zhen's eyes as he punched towards Qin Zi.

"Boom!"

The punch contained terrifying vibrating power, causing the air to violently shake, as if countless particles were bouncing up and down!

"Not bad."

Unfazed, Qin Zi's right hand was enveloped in a layer of golden light, like the hand of a deity, pushing out with a single palm.

"Clang—"

A sonorous sound rang out, like the tolling of a temple bell, nearly shattering eardrums, sending Che Zhen flying backward.

However, he wasn't injured, spreading his arms wide, maintaining the posture of "White Crane Spreads Wings" and gliding a hundred meters diagonally backward and upward, then slowly raised his hands over his head, suddenly closing them together.

"Buzz!!"

A massive sword light shot up from between his palms, a full hundred zhang, or three hundred meters!

This sword light shimmered rapidly, with countless flowing lines around its edges, radiating a terrifying vibrating force.

"Vibrating Sword, slash!"

Che Zhen shouted, forcefully slashing downward with his hands. This giant sword slanted downward, like a seesaw, lifting his lower body so that his legs pointed diagonally to the sky.

"Boom!"

With a loud noise, a shockwave spread out in the air like a flat plane, and Qin Zi was directly smashed into the mountain below, sending rock fragments flying and dust billowing around.

It worked!

Che Zhen's eyes lit up excitedly, and he smiled down at the dust-clouded area below, saying, "Senior Ancestor, does my self-created divine technique meet your standards? Please guide me!"

He emphasized the words "guide me" heavily, making it the sharpest irony given the current situation.

The disciples of the Dongsheng Divine Sect kneeling around were also invigorated, feeling a sense of vindication!

However, at this moment.

A gust of wind blew away the dust, revealing the scene below where Qin Zi slowly stood up.

He didn't have a single injury, not even his clothes were torn, as he lifted his leg and gently dusted off his sole, smiling as he looked up and said:

"Hmm, very good, apart from not being very powerful, everything else is quite satisfactory."

Clap!!

Everyone's expressions became rigid, and Che Zhen, who originally looked smug, felt like an invisible slap had struck his face hard.

Not very powerful, but everything else is quite good?

The point of a divine technique is its power, isn't it? A divine technique without killing power, what's it for? To entertain the enemy?

Qin Zi's evaluation essentially boiled down to one word—showy and insubstantial!

Che Zhen took a deep breath, his pride burning like a fierce fire, stubbornly saying, "This junior's divine technique indeed needs improvement, so may I ask, Senior Ancestor, how should I improve it? Please guide me!!"

He kicked the ball back.

You say my divine technique is flashy yet superficial, so if you have the ability, guide me, don't just play with words!

"Hmm, I'm not very familiar with your divine technique, so I don't know the essence of your sword. I'll give an ornamental demonstration; if it's not accurate, please don't laugh." Qin Zi said humbly.

Then he slowly raised his right hand above his head, immediately forming a milky white sword light, soaring to the sky, containing the same terrifying vibrating power.

Moreover, it also harbored a lethal force and violent energy, making the sword strike even more terrifying.

"Slash!!"

With a wave of his right hand, the enormous sword light swept towards the stunned Che Zhen, an intimidating power causing the weather to change.

"Block!"

"Boom—"

Che Zhen used his Body-Protecting Divine Techniques, but in just an instant, his divine technique was crushed, and the sword light, with its vibrating and savage lethal force, slammed into him, making him spit blood and fly backward.

Whiz!

Bang bang bang!

Like a beam of light shooting diagonally downward, he crashed through three mountain peaks in succession, embedding himself in the cliff of the fourth.

Blood-covered, barely alive!

"Hiss!"

"This..."

Everyone watching was slack-jawed, speechless, with buzzing minds.

Che Zhen, eyes wide, expression blank, was haunted by Qin Zi's humble yet piercing words.

"I don't know the essence of your sword... I'll give a superficial demonstration... a superficial demonstration..."

No essence?

Superficial?

A sword without essence yet stronger than his, then what was the essence of his sword? Just a joke!

Realizing this, he felt as if countless slaps were battering his face, ready to engulf him.

Slap slap slap slap slap!!!

At the same time, Qin Chuan heard the system prompt in his ear, "Ding! Your son successfully slapped Che Zhen's face, automatically recharging a Che Zhen, earning 2 points of 'father value'!"

Immediately, his 'father value' balance turned to 5.6.

"This Che Zhen's strength is not weaker than Jiang Shennong, why is he only worth 2 father value points?" Qin Chuan frowned, Jiang Shennong was worth 3 points.

But he quickly understood.

It must be an issue of status!

'Father value' is calculated based on a combination of an individual's talent, strength, status, position, and potential.

This Che Zhen is not lacking in other areas, but he loses to Jiang Shennong in status, after all, Jiang Shennong is the Young Master of the Dingsheng Royal Family!