After conquering the Empress, I proved my Dao with the Heaven and Earth Spirit Furnace!

Hearing the young man's words, Qin Chuan shook his head helplessly.

Sure enough, Murong Xue had many suitors within this sect.

I just got back and I've already run into another one.

Pulling himself out of his thoughts, Qin Chuan said calmly, "Whether I'm close to or far from Xue'er is probably not up to you to decide, is it?"

"Xue'er?!"

Hearing Qin Chuan call Murong Xue's name so affectionately, the young man's eyes burned with intense jealousy, and he wished he could devour Qin Chuan alive.

"I'm not even qualified to call Xue'er, so what right do you have!"

"You think you're worthy of stealing my woman, Lu Mingzhi's? You think you can?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the young man charged towards Qin Chuan like a cannonball.

Midway through, he also put away his broadsword and switched to throwing punches.

He would be in trouble if he killed a fellow disciple in a place like this.

"Lu Mingzhi, ranked sixth on the Heavenly Ranking?"

Upon hearing Lu Mingzhi's words, Qin Chuan raised an eyebrow and instantly understood the other party's identity.

Having fought for his family in Guiyun City for many years, he had also developed the habit of knowing himself and his enemy to win every battle.

He would seek out any information he could get his hands on as soon as possible.

Therefore, Qin Chuan had a general understanding of the disciples on the Heavenly Ranking.

It is said that Lu Mingzhi was born into a powerful family in the capital of the Qianyang Dynasty. He awakened a six-star bloodline and possessed extraordinary talent.

He possesses the strength of a peak Grand Mystic Master, and is only one step away from breaking through to the Mystic King realm.

Seeing Lu Mingzhi charging towards him, Qin Chuan's lips curled into a mocking smile, and he said indifferently, "You haven't even reached the Profound King Realm, yet you dare to be arrogant in front of me!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he moved and instantly appeared in front of Lu Mingzhi, then suddenly threw a punch.

"boom!"

With a muffled thud, Lu Mingzhi was sent flying backward and crashed heavily to the ground.

After a long while, Lu Mingzhi struggled to his feet, looking at his trembling arms with disbelief in his eyes.

His voice trembled as he murmured, "Profound... Profound King Realm! How is this possible!"

Looking at Qin Chuan not far away, Lu Mingzhi's expression changed several times.

He never expected that a powerful figure he didn't know would appear in the sect.

If a new disciple is listed on the Heavenly Ranking, he will know immediately.

But the Qin Chuan before him was nowhere near matching anyone on the Heavenly Ranking.

After a long pause, a thought suddenly struck Lu Mingzhi, and he exclaimed in shock, "Could you be Qin Chuan?!"

Some time ago, a disciple of a sect defeated his mentor, Gu Wenxuan, which caused quite a stir.

There were even many voices within the sect saying that this person had surpassed Ding Tao, who was ranked first on the Heavenly Ranking!

Qin Chuan smiled and then said, "It's me."

Seeing Qin Chuan admit it, Lu Mingzhi stared intently at Qin Chuan and said in an icy voice, "So it was you, kid. I've already investigated you. You're just a country bumpkin from a small place like Guiyun City."

"Does she even deserve to compete with a powerful family like mine in the capital for Murong Xue?!"

Qin Chuan shook his head and sneered, "First, Murong Xue and I are just friends. Second, whether you pursue her or not is your own business and has nothing to do with me. Third, even if I did pursue Murong Xue, what could you do about it?"

Upon hearing Qin Chuan's words, Lu Mingzhi gritted his teeth, his eyes seemingly spitting fire.

He said coldly, "Qin Chuan, do you really want to compete with me for Murong Xue and then become an enemy of my Lu family?"

"My Lu family is a powerful clan in the capital, with immense influence. Even my second uncle is in the Heavenly Sword Sect..."

"Don't you understand people?"

Qin Chuan frowned and interrupted, "I've already said it, your pursuit of Murong Xue is your own business, it has nothing to do with me!"

But if you try to teach me how to do things, don't blame me for being ruthless!

As he spoke, he slowly walked towards Lu Mingzhi.

Upon seeing this, Lu Mingzhi's pupils contracted, and he subconsciously took two steps back, a look of panic on his face.

"Fine! Very well! You just wait and see. You dare to provoke me? We'll see!"

After uttering those harsh words, Lu Mingzhi, supporting his injured arm, quickly turned and left.

Having just exchanged blows, he knew he was no match for Qin Chuan, so he naturally wouldn't continue to invite trouble upon himself.

Watching Lu Mingzhi walk away, Qin Chuan curled his lip in disdain.

This was within a sect; if it were in some desolate wilderness, he would have already sent the other person to their death.

Immediately, Qin Chuan returned to Fallen Leaf Peak.

As soon as he returned to Fallen Leaf Peak, he saw a man in a blue robe standing at the entrance, who looked like he had been waiting for a long time.

"Brother Cao, what brings you here?"

Upon seeing the other person's face clearly, Qin Chuan exclaimed in surprise.

This person was none other than Cao Jun, who had shared life and death with him in the Trial Tower.

He only learned later that the other party was also a disciple that the sect leader had specially hidden away.

Cao Jun patted Qin Chuan hard and laughed, "You're really busy these days, I don't see you for days on end."

If you had arrived any later, I'm afraid I would have made a wasted trip.

Qin Chuan smiled and joked, "What? Are you inviting me to Bailu Peak as a guest, so we can spar a bit?"

Upon hearing this, Cao Jun blushed and waved his hands repeatedly, saying, "Brother Qin, please don't tease me. You're practically a monster now. With your current level, what would it be if I challenged you to a duel? I'm not stupid!"

When he left the Trial Tower, he did indeed think of finding Qin Chuan to spar with at Bailu Peak when he had time.

But ever since he witnessed Qin Chuan's life-or-death duel with Gu Wenxuan, he has completely given up on that idea.

Qin Chuan smiled and said, "Then let's go inside my main hall and sit for a while. I'll brew you some tea."

Cao Jun waved his hand and laughed, "Let's leave it for now. The sect leader summoned me here on business, and I have to hurry back to report after I finish speaking."

"metropolitan?"

Qin Chuan was taken aback. "What does he want with me?"

Cao Jun shook his head and said, "I'm not too sure either. I just told you to go to Bailu Peak if you have time these next few days. He has something to say to you."

Hearing this, Qin Chuan frowned, but still nodded. "I understand. It's too late today. I'll go see the sect leader tomorrow morning."

"it is good."

Cao Jun nodded and smiled, "In that case, I'll go back and report now. I'll catch up with you another day."

With that, he turned and left.

Watching Cao Jun leave in a hurry, Qin Chuan frowned, not understanding why the sect leader would suddenly look for him.

Just as he was about to enter the main hall, he suddenly frowned and looked towards the horizon.

"Who is Qin Chuan!"

A streak of light flashed by, and a middle-aged man appeared in mid-air with a young man.

"They came knocking on our door so quickly..."

Looking at the two people above, Qin Chuan narrowed his eyes and a cold look appeared on his face.

One of the two was Lu Mingzhi from before.

The middle-aged man beside him must be the second uncle he was talking about.

"What business do you have with my disciple?"

Just as Qin Chuan was about to go to meet her, Guan Yueyue flew out of the main hall and directly into the air.

Upon seeing Guan Yueyue appear, the middle-aged man in mid-air frowned and said, "Teacher Guan, this matter has nothing to do with you. I am looking for your disciple, and I hope you will not interfere!"