Everyone was shocked beyond comprehension, unable to understand how a newcomer from the janitor's department could have any connection with Chu Yifan. They were simply two people from completely different worlds.
As for Zhang Tie, his face turned livid and he exclaimed angrily, "You're asking for death."
His imposing aura rose from his body, and he made a sudden move towards Ye Changkong, punching him straight in the head with a cold golden light emanating from his fist.
Ye Changkong's expression changed. He transformed his hatred towards Chu Yifan into an overwhelming rage and merged it with the first move of his Fury Kill Fist technique. The resulting burst of anger and spiritual energy spread out from his fist, directly colliding with Zhang Tie's punch.
In an instant, both fists collided with a deafening sound effect that shook the surrounding trees, causing countless leaves to fall from the branches.
Ye Changkong retreated dozens of steps, coughing up blood and experiencing violent visceral churning. However, thanks to the use of the Undead God Emperor Jue to resist the spreading punch force, he managed to avoid certain death.
On the other hand, Zhang Tie had only taken a half step back, shaken his slightly painful fist and displayed his superiority in cultivation realm. Zhang Tie was at fifth level of Pulse Condensation Realm, while Ye Changkong had just broken through to the Pulse Condensation Realm and had not even unlocked a warrior's main pulse.
The surrounding disciples did not laugh at Ye Changkong's defeat; instead, they swallowed hard with admiration. Even though he had lost, they were shocked that Ye Changkong had actually received Zhang Tie's punch, which was too powerful for most of them to imagine.
"Zhang Tie is among the top-ranking outer disciples in terms of strength, yet Ye Changkong actually took his blow head-on!"
The onlookers were surprised, and some even swallowed hard.
Zhang Tie rubbed his slightly painful fists and spoke to Ye Changkong with a touch of surprise in his voice, "Kid, you're not bad."
However, just before he could launch another deadly attack, a cold shout was heard. A middle-aged man wearing black clothes with an immense aura slowly walked over.
Immediately, the crowd pushed each other aside, paying respect and reverence to him by bowing. "Greetings, Elder Enforcement."
"Is this the elder Wang Zhen who maintains the Enforcement Hall?" Some disciples were surprised as they only recently joined the sect.
Wang Zhen's stern gaze fell on Ye Changkong and Zhang Tie, and he reprimanded them for fighting in front of the library without due cause. He rightly pointed out that if they wanted to settle their dispute, they should engage in a fight at Qingyun Terrace.
However, Zhang Tie replied, "Elder Wang, it was not a private quarrel, but I was trying to capture the sect's criminal."
Wang Zhen asked, "Are you an expert from the Enforcement Hall? Do you have an Enforcement Badge?"
Zhang Tie said confidently, "No, I'm not from the Enforcement Hall and I don't have any Enforcement Badges, but I was tasked by Brother Qin Yi."
Despite acknowledging Wang Zhen's wisdom and fairness, Zhang Tie thought ahead by seeking assistance from Qin Yi, the eldest disciple of the Enforcement Hall whom he had enlisted to support his claim.
Unexpectedly, Zhang Tie's words had barely entered Wang Zhen's ears when he felt an overpowering force closing around him. Wang Zhen fixed his eyes intently on Zhang Tie, saying, "Do you think I need the Enforcement Hall to know about punishments?"
He continued berating in anger, and the disciples around him found themselves covering their ears in pain.
As everyone bowed their heads, afraid to look directly at Wang Zhen for fear of displeasing him, Ye Changkong calmly stated, "If it was Brother Zhang's Enforcement Hall or Brother Qin's Enforcement Hall, I have nothing to say."
Wang Zhen scrutinized Ye Changkong carefully for a sign of fear or deceit, but seeing none, he exclaimed, "Well said! I shall investigate and reveal any conspiracy behind this event!"
After that, he walked into the library without paying much attention to all those around him.
Ye Changkong heaved a sigh of relief when he saw Elder Wang leaving as his presence had provided a temporary safe haven. Gradually, everyone dispersed.
"Hope you're always this lucky," Zhang Tie sneered while looking intently at Ye Changkong.
However, in response, Ye Changkong replied confidently, "You've only been relying on your higher cultivation realm. If we were at the same level, I would defeat you."
Having already made enemies with Chu Yifan just now, he knew that his days in Qingyun Sect would not be peaceful, but instead, they would be filled with challenges and battles.
He was by no means afraid, and even excited, as he believed that if he could not defeat these disciples of Chu Yifan, then how could he ever reclaim what belonged to him from Chu Yifan?
At present, he might be weaker, but it didn't mean that he would remain so forever.
With enough time, he had full confidence in himself to grow and become stronger, not just enough to defeat Zhang Tie, but even to surpass Chu Yifan and have him grovel at his feet!
Having endured in the janitor's department for three years, he now had hope and would not choose to be submissive any longer.
In the near future, Qingyun Sect would pride itself on him, not Chu Yifan!
As Zhang Tie departed, the many outer disciples in front of the library dispersed as well.
Ye Changkong headed towards the resident area of the outer disciples, hindered by the delay caused by Zhang Tie. He still needed to complete the procedures for becoming an official outer disciple. (To be continued).