Chapter 33: About to be promoted

Looking at this scene, he's absorbing his cultivation! Only when cultivating and absorbing Spiritual Energy does it condense like this. But, just how domineering of a breathing technique is needed to gather all the Spiritual Energy in the vicinity into such a small courtyard? Exaggerated! Benny's expression darkened instantly. If he hadn't been holding back his anger, he might have exploded on the spot! He had shouted outside the courtyard for so long, and there was still not a single sound from inside. Is he cultivating inside? Damn, does he have no shame!? "Iwao, I know you're in there. As fellow Outer Sect Disciples, why won't you respond to my challenge? Does this imply that your five bell chimes have some shady secrets?" Benny shouted with full force, making sure his voice reached Iwao's ears. However, apart from the roaring sound like a real dragon's breath, there was still no other sound coming from inside. Benny was on the verge of exploding. This was simply not taking him seriously at all! Not even showing up, let alone acknowledging! "He's clearly in the courtyard but won't make a sound. That's too much." "Yeah, that's just plain rude." "I think he's too scared to come out!" "Scared of getting exposed?" Other onlookers chimed in. They looked down on Iwao. This was a world of martial arts. When someone challenges you at your doorstep, any opponent with a bit of backbone would surely accept the challenge. The only reason for not accepting a challenge is fear of losing! At this moment, Iwao must be just like that! Moreover, the one challenging him is also an Outer Sect Disciple, just like him. What's he afraid of? Benny raised his head, a glint of determination flashing in his eyes. You won't come out, huh? Fine, then I'll take you on right here! With that, Benny sat cross-legged outside the courtyard and began cultivating as well. However, no matter how hard he circulated his meridians, he couldn't absorb a single trace of Spiritual Energy. In this area, all the Spiritual Energy was completely monopolized by Iwao, gathered together. Benny was unwilling to accept this. He exerted all his strength to try and contend with Iwao for Spiritual Energy. But, after a few breaths, his face turned completely beet red. He couldn't compete at all! No matter how many times he circulated his meridians, he couldn't absorb any Spiritual Energy at all. It was as if all the Spiritual Energy in this area had been completely drained away! Other disciples also realized that something was wrong. They looked up in shock at Iwao's courtyard. The Spiritual Energy had been gathered into a frenzy, falling like torrential rain into the courtyard, and there seemed to be an increasingly fierce trend! A lot of the Spiritual Energy in the sky above the outer courtyard was forcibly occupied. "Wow, this technique is way too strong!" A disciple was the first to realize something was off, with a look of shock in his eyes. Just how powerful does this breathing technique have to be to gather so much Spiritual Energy together? This wasn't just robbery, it was downright ruthless plundering! Even cultivation could cause such a commotion, truly unbelievable. Meanwhile, in another area of the outer courtyard. "I'm Elod, and today I will break through to the Sixth Level of the Earth Spirit Realm. If successful, the road ahead will be smooth sailing!" A young man with a proud look sat in the training room, a hint of satisfaction flashing across his lips. From his eyes, one could see ambition! Breaking through at this age would ensure a path to the Inner Sect as long as he performed well. Elod Clark had been in the Fiery Fire Sect for a whole year, with considerable fame among the outer disciples. He always aimed for the Inner Sect and had put in a lot of effort toward that goal. "I heard that Iwao, that waste, entered the Fiery Fire Sect and even triggered five bell chimes... Hmph, it's ridiculous. A loser like him can trigger five bell chimes. If there's no behind-the-scenes manipulation, my name isn't Elod Clark! Once I break through, I'll make sure to kill him!" Elod grinned. He was the Young Master of the Clark Family, one of the four major families of the Great Cyan Empire. Last year, he successfully joined the Fiery Fire Sect because he obtained first place in the arena battles. Due to his birth in the Great Cyan Empire, he had been suppressed by Iwao in the past. All the limelight was completely stolen by Iwao, leaving him feeling extremely frustrated! Unexpectedly, after Iwao was cast out, he refused to accept his fate and joined the Fiery Fire Sect again. Heh, once I reach the Sixth Level of the Earth Spirit Realm, I'll take action to kill you! Just as Elod was about to rely on absorbing Spiritual Energy to break through, a terrifying gale suddenly swept over his courtyard, as if a mighty beast had opened its jaws and sucked away all the Spiritual Energy that belonged to him. Elod, who was relying on Spiritual Energy to break through, had his pupils contract dramatically at this moment. "My... my Spiritual Energy!" In shock, Elod quickly used his methods to try to retrieve the Spiritual Energy. But who could have expected that the aura that took away the Spiritual Energy was so domineering, leaving him no chance at all? "Oh no, insufficient Spiritual Energy supply, Spirit Jade! Where are my Spirit Jade?" Elod hurriedly took out Spirit Jade from his Storage Ring, hoping to break through with the Spiritual Energy contained within it. However, although absorbing Spiritual Energy from Spirit Jade was fast, there simply wasn't enough Spirit Jade to support his breakthrough! Boom! With a loud bang, the Spirit Jade in Elod's hand exploded, causing him to stagger back several steps and collide with the wall. After the explosion of Spiritual Energy in his body, it continuously attacked his meridians. Elod's face twisted in pain, and his whole body trembled. The pain almost made him faint! Then, a flash of bloody anger flew through his eyes rapidly! "Who on earth is it?" Elod roared, his killing intent fierce, bursting out of the courtyard. This breakthrough failed, and he didn't know when he would have another chance to break through. What a loss! A huge loss! "Who, who dares to plunder my Spiritual Energy?" Elod was on the brink of madness, unable to stop himself from roaring into the sky, venting his inner anger. He followed the Spiritual Energy, running wildly. He thought, "Once I find the culprit, I'll make sure you have no place to bury your body!" Even my Spiritual Energy dared to be stolen! With that, Elod arrived at a courtyard. Everywhere here were Outer Sect Disciples, numbering at least several dozen. They surrounded the area, discussing fervently. "Boom!" With each step Elod took, the ground cracked beneath his feet. Staring at the gathered Spiritual Energy in the sky, Elod's voice was hoarse. "Who resides in this courtyard?" Upon seeing Elod, many Outer Sect Disciples showed signs of shock. Elod, with his fierce countenance, had eyes filled with killing intent! He looked every bit like a ferocious beast, eager to tear everything before him apart. "Senior Brother Elod, are you also here to challenge Iwao?" Benny, noticing Elod, expressed surprise. "Iwao?" Elod's eyes flashed with killing intent. "You mean, this is Iwao's courtyard?"