Chapter 590 - 589: Stepping Stone?

Chapter 590: Chapter 589: Stepping Stone?

’Mei Ruoxuan is going to be in trouble!’

As soon as he saw Jiang Taichu targeting Mei Ruoxuan, Qin Feng knew the man was about to get the short end of the stick.

Although Jiang Taichu was very young, the aura he exuded was unmistakably that of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm Peak.

Furthermore, he had comprehended the extremely unique Light Origin.

The Light Origin was one of the High-level Origins, and it was by no means weaker than some Sub-King Level Origins!

It also carried a trace of the Innate Tai Chu.

The Innate Five Greats were Taichu, Tai Su, Tai Shi, Taiyi, and Tai Chi.

Among all types of Innate Qi, these five were the most immense, far more powerful than ordinary Innate Primordial Energy.

Although Mei Ruoxuan was a veteran Martial Artist at the Peak of the Sea of Reincarnation Realm, he had comprehended the Wood Origin. The Wood Origin was one of the Low-level Origins and was not particularly known for its combat prowess.

The outcome was obvious just by comparing the two.

BOOM!

As expected, Mei Ruoxuan was immediately forced to pull back.

The result was just as Qin Feng had predicted. When their auras clashed, Mei Ruoxuan was forced back three steps in a single breath.

Mei Ruoxuan’s handsome face was completely crimson.

Anyone with a discerning eye could tell he had gotten the worst of it.

How could he save face after losing to a junior like Jiang Taichu?

At that moment, instead of quitting while he was ahead, Jiang Taichu decided to pour salt on the wound.

"From the looks of you, you must be an Inner Sect Disciple of the Star Sect. Your Cultivation is inadequate, yet you still insist on sticking your neck out. You’re just trying to punch above your weight, which proves you’re not focused on your training. Go back and cultivate for a few more years, or you’ll do nothing but disgrace the Star Sect!"

Jiang Taichu’s eyes were filled with contempt, and his condescending tone was a blatant slap in the face.

Mei Ruoxuan’s face turned crimson. As gazes from all over All Stars Academy fell on him, his body began to tremble with rage.

Nearby, Qin Feng shook his head. Mei Ruoxuan had acted out of good intentions, but he had unfortunately misjudged the personality of a genius like Jiang Taichu.

People like Jiang Taichu were like impetuous greenhorns.

Relying on his talent, he was arrogant to the bone, looking down on everyone.

He had long since developed a self-important, egocentric personality.

He couldn’t distinguish between good and ill intentions. Anyone who slightly displeased or opposed him was an enemy.

Seeing that Mei Ruoxuan was about to be further humiliated, Qin Feng shook his head again.

Mei Ruoxuan was, after all, from the Medicine King Hall. Qin Feng considered himself part of the Medicine King Element as well, and he couldn’t just stand by and let a senior brother he was on good terms with suffer like this.

Just then, Jiang Taichu sneered. A vast, peerless wave of sacred white light surged out like a tide, instantly enveloping Mei Ruoxuan.

Mei Ruoxuan felt an irresistibly immense radiance surging toward him, like the dawn of creation itself, as if the entire firmament was crashing down on him.

"It’s the Light Origin!"

"It’s Jiang Taichu’s famous Bright Primordial Divine Light!"

Some of the experts from All Stars Academy cried out.

Bright Primordial Divine Light. This was Jiang Taichu’s signature Divine Ability, powerful enough to transform the world into light, and that light into Taichu. A single strike could injure a Martial Arts Giant and shatter their Lifebound Cave Heaven!

Mei Ruoxuan’s face turned deathly pale. Gazing at the utterly immense Divine Light, he felt he had almost no strength to resist.

His expression trembled. Anger and humiliation welled up in his eyes. Under the pressure of the Divine Light, the Spring Plum True Power in his body began to crumble.

Immense pressure bore down on him. His knees buckled, and he was about to be forced to kneel!

Jiang Taichu’s attack was not meant to kill him, but to humiliate him!

He saw the sinister smile playing on Jiang Taichu’s lips!

He was clearly trying to make a name for himself by using him as a stepping stone!

Mei Ruoxuan fought back with all his might, but it was useless. The humiliating fire in his eyes coalesced into something tangible, tinged with a hint of despair.

If he were forced to his knees here, his life would be over. His entire future would be shattered by this single act of submission!

He was a Direct Lineage Disciple of the Star Sect’s Medicine King Element. If he suffered such an extraordinary humiliation, the Medicine King Element would also be shamed and become a laughingstock.

He closed his eyes in resignation.

But in the next moment, a series of gasps erupted. The expected humiliation never came; even the pressure on his body vanished without a trace.

A figure in black had appeared before him at some unknown moment. A churning Black and White Yin Yang Divine Map blocked the white light—a light powerful enough to shatter the world and transform it into boundless radiance.

"Junior Brother!" he said, his voice strained.

Mei Ruoxuan’s gratitude was beyond description.

Qin Feng nodded. The Innate Yin Yang Divine Map silently devoured the Bright Primordial Divine Light, and Qin Feng faintly sensed a hint of pure Innate Tai Chu aura from within it.

’Innate Tai Chu Power... It seems this Jiang Taichu is very likely an Ancient Star Lord born from the Taichu Star!’

He was secretly shocked. Lifting his head to face Jiang Taichu, Qin Feng spoke.

"Junior Brother Jiang, why must you try to ruin someone’s future with your very first move?"

"Qin Feng!"

"It’s the former Elder Cyan Dragon of Cyan Dragon Academy, Qin Feng!"

"Qin Feng? Could he be the legendary Qin Feng who stole countless Spirit Wines from the Ape Clan Holy Mountain and ranked first on the Hidden Dragon Points Ranking?!"

"I heard he went to his fiefdom, didn’t he? Why is he back?"

"It’s him, it’s really him! I recognize him! The Sealed Marquis Genius, the chief Alchemist of the Medicine King Hall!"

Shocked gazes fell upon the black-robed youth.

In the crowd, a few people had unnatural expressions—Wen Hong, for example, and Yu Hong and Ao Fang, who had been watching the drama unfold from the sidelines.

Shen Xiumei looked up, her eyes, as clear as autumn pools, resting on Qin Feng. She was quite curious about this former Elder Cyan Dragon.

"So, you’re Qin Feng!" Jiang Taichu’s eyes scrutinized the newcomer. By using his full name, he was clearly showing his hostility.

"I heard you’re this generation’s Sealed Marquis Genius, enfeoffed as the First Marquis. I suppose that’s what gives you the guts to stand up for this Inner Sect Disciple. But let me tell you, you can drop that condescending act with me. Your so-called Sealed Marquis Geniuses, your prospective True Inheritance disciples... you’re all nothing in my eyes!"

He clasped his hands behind his back and sauntered forward, the corner of his mouth twisting into a smirk as sharp as a blade.

"However, you make for a much better stepping stone. Defeating you and making you kneel here will probably carry a bit more weight!"

He clearly held Qin Feng in contempt, his words revealing his intent to use him as a stepping stone.

He didn’t just want to climb higher by stepping on him; he wanted to make Qin Feng kneel here, utterly disgraced and his reputation destroyed.

At the entrance to All Stars Academy, the crowd of students was stunned by Jiang Taichu’s speech.

"Is this Jiang Taichu insane? He actually wants to challenge Senior Brother Qin Feng? Senior Brother Qin Feng is a Sealed Marquis Genius!"

"I doubt it’s insanity. He’s genuinely challenging Qin Feng this time!"

"He’s bold but meticulous. Just think about who Senior Brother Qin Feng is. He’s a Sealed Marquis Genius personally enfeoffed by the sect. If he can defeat Senior Brother Qin Feng, wouldn’t that prove he’s even stronger? With that, he could practically ascend to the heavens in a single step! He might even be taken in as a disciple by the Sect Leader or one of the Twenty-Eight Peaks Leaders!"