Chapter 150: Chapter 150: Fame Shakes the Sect

"Did you hear? Shen Haoran, that new disciple from the Red Flame Hall, crushed Li Ge and made it onto the Dragon and Tiger List!"

"Duh, I heard that ages ago! A new disciple getting on the Dragon and Tiger List... this must be a first, right?"

"Sigh, you really can’t compare people. We’re all new disciples, but while we’re still fighting for resources within our own hall, he’s already on the Dragon and Tiger List, enjoying the resources exclusive to the Sect!"

"Sigh, I’m so jealous it hurts."

"Alright, being jealous won’t do you any good. Let’s just hurry up and get back to cultivation, or this month’s resources will be down the drain!"

Discussions like this could be heard everywhere in the Five Elements Sect. After that battle, Shen Haoran’s name shook the entire Sect.

On the main peak of the Five Elements Sect, Chen Yu was deep in cultivation with his eyes closed. A visible tide of Heaven and Earth Spiritual Power surged into his body from the outside, creating a series of violent, humming vibrations.

A moment later, a dark silhouette appeared before Chen Yu. He stirred from his cultivation, his closed eyes snapping open as two sharp glints of light flashed within them and vanished.

"Elder Zhong, how are things?" Chen Yu asked with a smile, looking at the old man before him.

"Sect Leader, your eye for talent is truly sharp. Shen Haoran fought his way onto the Dragon and Tiger List with the strength of a Tier One Spirit General! And it wasn’t even a difficult fight for him. I believe he was holding back. His true strength could probably rank him in the top four hundred!" Elder Zhong said, cupping his fist.

Hearing this, Chen Yu smiled again. He stood and walked to the cliff’s edge with his hands behind his back. Gazing at Red Flame Peak in the distance, he said softly, "’The top four hundred? That’s not his goal at all.’"

"Who do you think is stronger: Chen’Er or him?" Chen Yu then turned to ask Elder Zhong.

"Sect Leader, while Shen Haoran seems very driven, his strength is still too low—he’s only a Tier One Spirit General. Ouyang Chen, on the other hand, is your Direct Disciple and has received your personal guidance. Moreover, his own Talent is rare; he possesses the legendary War God Physique. In terms of talent and strength, Ouyang Chen is naturally the stronger one!" Elder Zhong replied.

"Is that what you think? While Chen’Er is indeed a once-in-a-century genius, Shen Haoran is no slouch either. Even now, I can’t see through that boy! One mountain cannot hold two tigers. When those two finally clash, there’s bound to be a great battle!" Chen Yu said with a frown.

"Sect Leader, are you worried that..."

"I have nothing to worry about. For one genius to rise, they must step on countless others. As long as their rivalry doesn’t violate the laws of heaven, we don’t need to interfere," Chen Yu said in a low voice.

"Elder Zhong, I’ll have to trouble you to continue keeping an eye on these kids. Just make sure they don’t cause any trouble for me."

"Yes, sir!" Elder Zhong replied, and his figure vanished on the spot.

After Elder Zhong disappeared, Chen Yu glanced toward Red Flame Peak one last time and murmured, "’Chen’Er, your greatest challenge is coming. Whether you succeed or fail is all up to you.’" With that, he closed his eyes again, forgot the world around him, and sank into meditation.

At this moment, within a Sword Forest in the Golden Sun Hall, several disciples were gathered in a small central pavilion, sipping fragrant tea. If anyone else were here, they would surely cry out in alarm, because these disciples were all renowned experts on the Dragon and Tiger List!

"So, have you guys heard about that new disciple who’s been making waves recently? Shen... something or other?" an effeminate-looking youth asked, rubbing his forehead as he struggled to remember. This young man was Xue Gong, ranked sixth on the Dragon and Tiger List!

"Shen Haoran! You idiot, how many times have I told you and you still can’t remember!" a coarse-featured, muscular, bald man beside him roared, his booming voice echoing endlessly through the Sword Forest. This bald man was Fan Zhu, ranked fourth on the Dragon and Tiger List!

"I say, meathead, could you be a little quieter? You’re scaring poor me, I’m just terrified!" The bald disciple’s words had just faded when a snide, effeminate voice piped up. The speaker was a fat man, dressed in an exceptionally flamboyant style. His fleshy face was caked in foundation, his bright red lips resembled sausages, and the heavy makeup made him look like a ghost. More importantly, this Fatty was a man! And this flamboyant man, Gou Shi, was none other than the second-ranked expert on the Dragon and Tiger List!

Hearing that snide voice, both Fan Zhu and Xue Gong frowned. "Damn Fatty, can you stop being so disgusting!"

"Who are you calling ’Damn Fatty’? Your whole family is fat!" Gou Shi seemed extremely sensitive to that term. He roared at the bald disciple, the flesh on his face trembling as if it were about to fall off.

"Who do you think I’m talking about? Gou Shi. What were your parents thinking, giving you a name that sounds like ’dog shit’? Hilarious!" Fan Zhu said, rubbing his large, bald head.

"You damn baldy, I dare you to say that again! A name as poetic as mine is insulted just by coming out of your mouth! Believe it or not, I’ll kill you!" Gou Shi planted one hand on his hip and cursed at Fan Zhu, pointing a dainty finger at him. At the same time, a formidable aura erupted from him, knocking over the stone table and stools in the pavilion!

"SMACK!" The bald man shot to his feet, an equally terrifying aura exploding from his body to match Gou Shi’s. "You think I’m scared of you? If you’ve got the guts, let’s fight!"

The intensity of their auras grew, and it looked like they were about to come to blows at any second.

"BANG!" With a dull thud, the incredibly handsome young man at the head of the group slammed his hand on the stone table. A ferocious wave of Powerful Qi instantly shattered it to pieces!

The young man stared at Gou Shi and Fan Zhu with a frosty expression and said coldly, "If you two want to fight, then get out of my Sword Forest. Don’t dirty this place."

Anyone else who heard this would have broken out in a cold sweat. Who were Gou Shi and Fan Zhu? One was ranked second on the Dragon and Tiger List, the other fourth. They were geniuses among geniuses. Who would dare to speak to them like that?

But in a shocking turn of events, upon hearing the young man’s words, both Gou Shi and Fan Zhu meekly shrank back and retracted their auras. This was only because this young man was the number one on the Dragon and Tiger List, Sect Master Chen Yu’s Direct Disciple—Ouyang Chen!

"Ahem, don’t be angry, little brother Ouyang. I was just messing around with this baldy!" Gou Shi said, trying to act cute as he looked at the young man. He put on a pitiful expression for Ouyang Chen, but on that face full of fat, the look was nothing short of creepy.

Ouyang Chen looked at Gou Shi, his brow furrowing slightly. He then said in a cold voice, "Why did you come here today? If it’s for nothing, then get out. Don’t disturb my cultivation."

Despite his arrogant attitude and blunt tone, the three top-ten experts from the Dragon and Tiger List didn’t dare to complain. Instead, they looked at Ouyang Chen with fawning smiles and said, "We came today because of that new disciple, Shen Haoran!"

"A new disciple?"

"That’s right. I think you’ll be very interested in him!" Xue Gong said with a mysterious smile...