"How dare you casually address my Master by name? Did you only learn arrogance after studying at the Yun Sect for a few years? Have you even abandoned your Master?" Li Jianxin turned around with a burst of hostility, walking directly out of the Formation and standing before the two of them.
Seeing this, Chu Zhaodi quickly took a step back, while Li Jianxin stared at He Zhichiu with icy eyes from a distance of one Chi.
"What's wrong? Was what I said incorrect? Junior Brother Li, are you very unconvinced? Do you want to test the progress this Senior Brother has made over the years? But your realm isn't high enough. A mere peak Spirit Pattern Realm cultivator probably can't withstand a single finger from me." He Zhichiu raised a finger and shook it in front of Li Jianxin's eyes.
Li Jianxin knew the other party was deliberately provoking him, but he was not the type to tolerate being bullied.
"Heh heh, whether I can or not, we'll know after we try. Let's go, we'll spar in the back mountain. I'd like to see what other abilities you two possess besides learning to disrespect your elders." After saying this, Li Jianxin flew up and headed towards the back mountain of the Yunxia Sect.
After he flew away, Chu Zhaodi and He Zhichiu immediately sneered, sensing that their scheme had succeeded.
"This guy still has that volatile temper. I knew he wouldn't be able to hold back. Let's go. I also want to see how much that kid, whom I used to beat black and blue, has improved after several decades." He Zhichiu also flew up, and Chu Zhaodi immediately followed.
A moment later, in an open area of the back mountain, Li Jianxin and He Zhichiu faced off several Zhang apart, while Chu Zhaodi stood in the distance watching the fight.
"Kid, let me tell you, I wasn't here before. Now that I've returned, your position as the so-called Head Inner Disciple will probably have to change. I advise you to behave, so your life in the sect will be easier later on." He Zhichiu said calmly.
But Li Jianxin's only response was a sword strike. The Spiritual Artifact Treasure Sword in Li Jianxin's hand instantly left its sheath, and a white light swiftly sliced past He Zhichiu's cheek, then blasted a boulder behind He Zhichiu into dust.
He Zhichiu raised an eyebrow, then glanced at the strands of cut hair falling from his head, his gaze gradually turning grim.
"I don't like talking nonsense. I hope Senior Brother He's strength is as formidable as his mouth." Li Jianxin warned.
"Heh heh, arrogant brat." Killing intent flashed in He Zhichiu's eyes, and the phantom image of an ancient, simple Dao Palace gradually materialized behind him.
The moment the Dao Palace appeared, He Zhichiu's aura rapidly began to increase.
Li Jianxin knew that He Zhichiu must have reached the Dao Palace Realm, but he himself was actually already at Half-step Dao Palace. Behind Li Jianxin, a very illusory and somewhat unstable Dao Palace also appeared.
This was the confidence Li Jianxin had to challenge He Zhichiu.
"Half-step Dao Palace? No wonder you're so arrogant. But a half-step is just a half-step in the end. How can you contend with me, a Mid-stage Daogong First Layer cultivator?" He Zhichiu glared, and a terrifying pressure of Magic Power suddenly surged toward Li Jianxin.
The attack was very fast, and Li Jianxin had no time to dodge. He could only meet the blow head-on. He circulated his power and slashed out with his sword, a brilliant sword light striking He Zhichiu's Magic Power impact.
The two forces collided, causing spiritual energy to scatter everywhere for a moment, but soon, Li Jianxin's body was forced backward, leaving a deep skid mark on the ground.
He slid back nearly twenty meters before stabilizing his body and fully neutralizing the opponent's attack. Clearly, the gap between them was quite large.
"Damn it? The gap is this big?" After stabilizing his body, Li Jianxin looked at He Zhichiu with a rather grim expression.
"Hmph! Not bad. No wonder you're called the number one disciple of this generation. You were actually able to withstand a Dao Palace Realm Magic Power attack. But that's all it is, because this was just a very ordinary Magic Power attack from me." He Zhichiu mocked.