Stop it, Taoist, Your Fight almost Ruins the DAO!

Perhaps it was because Yi Chen and Yue Qingzhu were passing messages to each other too frequently that True Person Yuan Shan, who was seated in the highest position, also felt some displeasure, as it reflected poorly on Dragon Tiger Mountain.

Although with his cultivation he could forcibly intercept their messages, he couldn't guarantee that he would not be discovered by them, and Yi Chen was even the person who had sparked his son's competitive spirit.

Therefore, he said in a deep voice, "Yi Taoist, Princess Qingzhu, what are you talking about that seems to make you so happy?"

"Naturally, we are discussing the profound and magnificent Daoist techniques of Dragon Tiger Mountain," Yi Chen immediately took over the conversation and said.

At this time, Yue Qingzhu discovered another of Yi Chen's strengths, which was that he could lie without batting an eyelid, and had an exceedingly thick skin.

"Heh, pfft! What a big liar," Yue Qingzhu criticized inwardly,

Actually, the content of their message exchange was not limited to just idle chatter, but spanned astronomy, geography, history, literature, and even the court's situation, which she found astonishing; regardless of the subject she brought up, the tall Daoist in front of her always managed to bring up something new, enlightening her.

As for that sheep village story, she naturally wouldn't believe it even if it came with punctuation marks; it was all nonsensical blabber, but she listened just for fun.

"Exactly, especially the Lightning Technique of Fellow Daoist Zhang Longyi, which is extremely sharp. The most discussed topic between Yi Taoist and me was the Lightning Technique of Dragon Tiger Mountain, truly awe-inspiring," Yue Qingzhu followed the lead and chimed in, just as seamlessly, her mind locked tightly, and her words sincere.

"Heh, pfft! It's true that the prettier a woman is, the better she is at deceiving, speaking as if it's the truth," Yi Chen criticized inwardly.

Having been addressed by True Person Yuan Shan, the two of them did not dare to continue their secret communication and instead began to focus on the competition below.

At this moment, the number of competitors below had greatly diminished, and the level of the competition had risen a notch. Upon closer observation, Yi Chen found an interesting fact: many of the remaining competitors were skillful but lacked vigor in their fights.

Yet, there were several broad and open-minded talents he considered promising, who were directly taken down by the tactics of "wheel warfare" and "strategic competition", such a coincidence couldn't be without a scheme in his opinion.

However, the family affairs of Dragon Tiger Mountain had nothing to do with Yi Chengzi, hence Yi Chen naturally would not jump out to speak up for those disciples.

After another two cups of tea time had passed, a thunder snake struck precisely on the opponent's inevitable path. Zhang Longyi had shattered the last of his opponent's protective shields, thus naturally concluding this round of the competition.

A wave of faint malice surged towards Yi Chen.

"Daoist Zhang Longyi from Dragon Tiger Mountain challenges True Person Yi Chen!" Zhang Longyi announced loudly, still maintaining the appearance of a gentle and jade-like young master.

He thought he had concealed it well, but the faint malice had already been captured by Yi Chen.

This made him feel somewhat puzzled.

"Why does this man look as if I've stolen his wife? Could it be that he knows of my deal with Zhang Hu?" Yi Chen speculated inwardly, but his buttocks had already left the chair promptly.

No matter what the reason, this time he was tasked to fight someone. Zhang Taichu had pointed out Yi Chen to compete with the top candidate of the competition, which clearly showed awareness of his own family affairs.

"That is my wish too, I wouldn't dare request otherwise," Yi Chen said.

With a flash, Yi Chen moved swiftly, a faint golden Inner Qi bursting forth from the Yongquan acupuncture point at the bottom of his foot, suddenly appearing at the center of the arena, arms folded, standing opposite Zhang Longyi.

Compared to the robust physique of Yi Chen, Zhang Longyi undoubtedly looked as frail as bean sprouts.

"Fellow Daoist Yi, there are some people you cannot touch or offend," Zhang Longyi said.

"Princess Qingzhu is a noble and exalted figure, not someone that a wild Taoist from such a trifling place as yours should covet. Do you understand?"

"You should know the diversity of this world!" Zhang Longyi's dark voice suddenly rang in Yi Chen's ears, while his face still hung a shallow smile.

Yi Chen furrowed his brows, deepening his understanding of the saying "a beauty can cause trouble".

As for the veiled threat in Zhang Longyi's words, he did not take it to heart at all.

What people find the hardest to perceive is themselves, always overestimating their abilities, underestimating others.

For instance, someone boasting about aspects outside of their capabilities, relying on their family background, is worthless.

"Brother Daoist Zhang Longyi, please proceed," Yi Chen said, uninterested in wasting words with Zhang Longyi and wishing to finish the fight quickly.

Dragon Tiger Mountain felt to him like a cage, stifling and oppressive, and he was growing impatient.

Having secured the Dragon-Slaying Sword, there was nothing left at Dragon Tiger Mountain to hold his interest.

"Very well!"

"Please enlighten me with your guidance," Yi Chen said, impolitely cutting Zhang Longyi off.

The insolent interruption sparked fury in Zhang Longyi who, ever since birth, was respected and complimented by everyone. Even Zhang Daoyi had never been as discourteous to him.

"Dragon Tiger Golden Body!"

"Divine Xiao Thunder Seal, activate!"

Zhang Longyi shouted in succession, his mana surging. The calm air turned into wind and thunder, and his aura kept escalating. His muscles began to swell, and a faint purple line crawled up his forehead.

"What a strong oppression, I didn't expect Brother Long Yi to have condensed the Divine Xiao Thunder Seal; he's indeed one of our two great talents of Dragon Tiger Mountain. It's just unclear whether he is stronger or weaker than Fellow Daoist Yi," a disciple in the crowd remarked.

"According to Fellow Daoist Yi himself, Brother Hu's cultivation is not below his, and they had a match a few days ago. Now that Brother Long Yi has achieved the Divine Xiao Thunder Seal, our Daoist techniques of Dragon Tiger Mountain are profound. The outcome of this match should be a draw," an Inner Sect Disciple standing in a more prominent position offered his opinion.