"A life or death battle? First Elder, you are going too far!" Hearing Jian Hui's bold words, Sixth Elder couldn't help out but look directly at First Elder and cry out in anger. This kind of battle wasn't even going to be a battle - it would be a lethal beating!

A regular mortal with crippled meridians versus a Fifth Level genius? This couldn't even be considered a fight at all.

"Sixth Elder, you have witnessed how the Clan Lord's son has continuously disrespected his fellow youths. Although I disagree with a life and death battle, there must be a fight to settle this feisty youth's mouth!" First Elder calmly and coolly responded, looking directly at the Sixth Elder. He was the second most powerful expert within the clan, and his gaze couldn't help but carry weight. Even Sixth Elder was losing ways to resist.

"Other respected elders, truly you won't accept this. It just isn't fair at all!" Sixth Elder looked at the other elders, hoping for some fellow elders to resist and support him. Sadly, even those that were considered good friends with Jian Ho, only avoided the gaze of Sixth Elder.

Sixth Elder felt his stomach drop and looked towards Jian Feng with pity and sorrow. He was thoroughly impressed with the boy's martial talent, but he seriously doubted he would survive a battle with Jian Hui!

Jian Hui was a fifth level genius, he was already nearing the Elders in strength. How would Jian Feng be able to resist?

"Sixth Elder, do not worry. If this is what these...gracious...elders support, then I will meet this proud Jian Hui in battle." Jian Feng opened his mouth and shocked the crowd with his words. He even dared to fight Jian Hui, despite being a mortal. Was he just confident that Jian Ho wouldn't allow him to be injured?

But this was going to be a battle, a spar. Sometimes attacks would happen quickly and a life-threatening injury could be delivered a mere second. Although he could be confident Jian Ho wouldn't let him die, it would be too difficult for him to leave battle without extensive injuries.

And truth was, even Jian Feng wasn't confident in himself, but after seeing how all the elders meekly accepted the First Elder's push - he knew it would be hard to get out of this situation anyway. This was likely a plot that the First Elder had been brewing from a very long time, perhaps as a way to rid himself of Jian Ho and step into the position of Clan Lord!

"First Elder, what is the meaning of this! My son has damaged meridians, and you dare let Jian Hui challenge him!?" A furious voice shouted out throughout the clan, as Jian Ho rushed into the crowd with blinding speed. His face was contorted with anger, how could he not realize what was going on? The First Elder was plotting against him and his family!

"Clan Lord, Clan Lord, calm down. We have already established it won't be a life and death battle, but I and the other Elders have already agreed that a battle must commence! Your son has done nothing but ridicule those stronger than him and seclude himself from the clan. If the other powers of Sunrise City were to see this, wouldn't they just mock us?" First Elder met Jian Ho's gaze fiercely, as a devious smile appeared on his face. He spoke all of this smoothly, almost as if he was reading from a script.

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"Clan Lord, he is right! The Lin Clan have already heard of Jian Feng's useless exploits, even daring to say we having barking trash within our clan. We cannot take this humiliation." The Fourth Elder, a good friend of the First Elder, rose his mouth in indignation. Some of the other elders who supported the First Elder nodded in agreement.

"Good, good. This is how you all feel? Very well." Jian Ho's furious gaze swept over all of the elders nodding their head and then landed on some of the elders he were close with. His anger couldn't help but grow, even more, because this was clearly a plot against him!

"I am happy you understand, Jian Ho. A Clan Lord should not conduct himself with such anger as you have today. We shall arrange the battle for tomorrow, and we will set up a referee so that there is no foul play at all. In fact, we will even prevent serious injuries, and will only treat it as a small spar!" First Elder continued to slyly smile, as this was going just as smoothly as he predicted. He continued to watch Jian Ho's face, savoring the anger written all over him.

And how could Jian Ho not be mad? Although he knew of his son's talent in martial skills, would this really allow him to compare to the Fifth Level Jian Hui? He couldn't help but feel that this was incredibly dangerous.

Jian Ho looked over at Jian Feng, waiting for some kind of sign. If Jian Feng felt that he was not able to fight, he would absolutely refuse to allow the battle to take place. But surprisingly, Jian Feng nodded to him and turned his attention to the First Elder directly.

"First Elder, since you seem to want this spar to happen so much, let it happen. However, considering the disparity between Jian Hui and I, there must be some stakes on this battle. If I win, I demand at least twenty Body Transformation pills!" Jian Feng took the stage and set up his own conditions, with a dignified face. Even the surrounding crowd couldn't help but take a gasp!

Twenty Body Transformation pills? Most of the young cultivating youth's would only receive one pill every three months! Even Jian Hui could at most enjoy a pill every month - how could they give Jian Feng twenty all in one sitting?

"Twenty pills? Boy, are you out of your mind?" First Elder actually frowned upon hearing this. Naturally, this was a ridiculous request - he didn't have that many pills for himself! He couldn't just give away that amount like it was nothing.

"Fine, fine, since it seems First Elder is not as wealthy as he seems - stake 10 pills! If you cannot afford this, what even qualifies you to be First Elder?" Jian Feng fiercely grinned at the First Elder, enjoying the twisted expression he was making. Since he wanted to give him and his father trouble, he better pay up!

"My strength, boy! Watch your tongue, and prepare yourself for battle tomorrow." First Elder frowned and hissed out, turning his attention back to Jian Ho. He didn't want to talk to this sharp-mouthed youth.

"Jian Ho, do you accept? Tomorrow, your Jian Feng will battle my Jian Hui." First Elder's eyes locked onto Jian Ho, waiting for his response. His plot had already begun turning, and even if Jian Ho rejected, it wouldn't stop for such a small matter.

"Fine, and do not forget your ten body transformation pills. Everyone is dismissed." Jian Ho was still infuriated to the extreme and waved his hand to clear out the crowd. He knew that even if he refused, it wouldn't change anything at all, and probably make things worse.

"Jian Feng, prepare yourself for a world of pain tomorrow." Jian Hui smiled confidently, he was looking forward to destroying this sharp-tongued cripple. He had been waiting for a battle between the two for a long time, even though he didn't see Jian Feng as an opponent.

"Haha, Jian Hui, after tomorrow you will watch what you say to me." Jian Feng simply responded, spreading his arms out to accept the challenge.

He wasn't confident in his victory, but that didn't mean he wouldn't fight!