Chen Ping looked coldly at Wang Hu and said, “Want immortal stones? No way. If you have the ability, take them with your strength.”
Wang Hu flared up upon hearing that. He roared, “You insolent newcomer. Today, I will show you who calls the shots in this Sword Sect.”
With that, he waved his hand. The several senior disciples behind him rushed forward together.
Chen Ping did not even move. He just let his aura ripple slightly. Those Sword Sect disciples were instantly shaken flying.
Wang Hu’s face turned very ugly upon seeing that. He knew Chen Ping’s strength was too great. He was no match. So he sent someone to call for reinforcements.
Soon, a Sword Sect deacon hurried over.
This deacon was named Zhao De. Usually, he colluded with Wang Hu and others. He had done plenty of bullying new disciples.
As soon as he arrived, he shouted loudly, “What are you causing a commotion here for? What a disgrace!”
Wang Hu ran over at once. He pointed at Chen Ping and said, “Deacon sir, this newcomer not only refuses to pay tribute to us, but also dares to strike people. You must stand up for us.”
Zhao De glanced at Chen Ping. A sly glint flashed in his eyes. Then he put on a stern face and said, “A new disciple so arrogant and disrespectful to elders. According to Sword Sect rules, he should be fined three thousand immortal stones and confined for three days.”
Chen Ping sneered. “You are quite biased. Clearly, they started the trouble, yet you punish me without asking questions. You even hint at paying the fine to avoid punishment. The Sword Sect’s rules have been corrupted by people like you.”
Zhao De’s face changed. In anger and shame, he said, “You arrogant fool. You dare to openly defy a deacon. If I do not punish you severely today, how can the Sword Sect’s rules stand?”
With that, he waved his hand. The several guards behind him lunged at Chen Ping.
A cold light flashed in Chen Ping’s eyes. He held back no longer. His long sword swung fiercely in his hand. A sharp sword qi swept out like a gale.
Those guards had not even neared Chen Ping. They were shaken flying by this powerful sword qi. They all fell to the ground and spat blood.
Zhao De turned pale with fright upon seeing that. He never expected Chen Ping’s strength to be so formidable.
Fang Xiang saw this scene and felt shocked too. He hurried over, grabbed Chen Ping’s arm, and said, “Brother Chen, you should leave quickly. If this goes on, they will not let you off.”
But Chen Ping stayed calm. He looked at Zhao De, Wang Hu, and the others coldly and said, “I will wait right here today. Let us see what kind of people the Sword Sect’s higher-ups truly are.”
Soon, the Sword Sect’s higher-ups were alerted.
Ling Xue, as one of the Sword Sect’s key figures, also hurried over.
When she saw Chen Ping, she grew instantly excited. Excitement sparkled in her eyes.
“Chen Ping, is that really you?” Ling Xue stepped quickly to Chen Ping’s side. Her voice trembled a bit as she said.
Chen Ping smiled faintly. “Senior sister, it is me.”
Only then did the crowd realise. This seemingly ordinary new disciple was actually the legendary Chen Ping who had led the Sword Sect to glory.
Those Sword Sect disciples who had clashed with Chen Ping, along with the deacon Zhao De, all turned ghastly pale. Their legs went weak. They nearly wet themselves.
Ling Xue turned her head. She looked coldly at Zhao De, Wang Hu, and the others. “You have some nerve. You dare to bully new disciples like this and tarnish the Sword Sect’s reputation.”
Zhao De, Wang Hu, and the rest knelt at once and begged for mercy. “Elder, we know our wrong. Please spare us this once.”
Ling Xue ignored them. She turned to Chen Ping instead and said, “Chen Ping, tell me what is really going on in the Sword Sect.”
Chen Ping nodded. He then recounted the Sword Sect’s current corruption in full detail. From the various injustices in new disciples joining the sect, to the shady dealings in assessments, to senior disciples bullying newcomers, and more.
