Whether it was Chu Feng's threat that worked, or the order from the Jade Maiden Sect's leader that took effect. In any case, regarding the matter of Yan Ruyu and Chu Feng, it was truly not allowed for anyone else to know. Even Li Changqing didn't know.
However, the disappearance of Yan Ruyu was a fact, and this could not be concealed. So quickly, the news that Yan Ruyu left Lingyun Sect spread.
And when this news was released, it indeed caused quite a stir. People were all speculating as to why this first disciple of the Jade Maiden Sect, who represented the sect to attend the Hundred Sect Conference, suddenly left, and even the leader of the Jade Maiden Sect didn't know where he had gone.
This matter, for outsiders, could only be a complete mystery. But within the Jade Maiden Sect, it couldn't help but evoke thoughts about Chu Feng and Yan Ruyu.
Many people were speculating whether Yan Ruyu didn't want to enter into a marriage contract with Chu Feng, or didn't want to offend the sect leader's face, so she simply left, quietly running away from the marriage.
Facing such speculations, Chu Feng couldn't say anything, because in fact, it was much more serious than what they guessed. At present, he could only pretend not to know anything, because if the truth of this matter were to be revealed, it would be bad for him, for Yan Ruyu, or for the Jade Maiden Sect.
Meanwhile, within these few days, the Hundred Sect Conference was in full swing. Finally, on this day, it came to an end.
And after resting for several days, Chu Feng and Li Changqing finally made their first appearance on the Hundred Sect Competition Arena. However, when they stepped onto the stage, they unexpectedly discovered that the outcome of this Hundred Sect Conference was quite unexpected.
After the just competition, the strongest sect leader and the strongest disciple had been selected. As usual, both of these spots were taken by Lingyun Sect.
The strongest disciple was the second disciple of Lingyun Sect, Feng Hao, with the cultivation level of the Great Turtle Sixth Stage. His first place was truly well-deserved.
Although Feng Hao ranked only second within Lingyun Sect, in the entire Qingzhou, apart from Duoxingyuan Yun, there was no other disciple who could be his opponent.
However, compared to the winner of the strongest disciple position, the winner of the strongest sect leader position was quite surprising.
You know, in this competition for the strongest sect leader, the sect leader of Lingyun Sect did not participate, nor did the elders. The one who participated was the first disciple of Lingyun Sect, Duoxingyuan Yun.
And looking at Duoxingyuan Yun standing on the strongest sect leader competition stage at this moment, Chu Feng and Li Changqing already knew that Duoxingyuan Yun had actually defeated the sect leaders of various sects as a junior, becoming this year's strongest sect leader.
This not only proved his strength, but also proved the strength of Lingyun Sect. Strong enough that without the participation of a sect leader or elder level figures, just one disciple could sweep through all the sects.
"Look, aren't those the two losers of the Blue Dragon Sect?"
"They really dared to come out. I thought they had fled long ago after disappearing for so many days."
"Hmph, they must now challenge Duoxingyuan Yun and Feng Hao. If they don't challenge, they will receive harsh criticism."
"Exactly. Thanks to their good relationship with Qi Fengyang, they took the special quota, but now it seems that Qi Fengyang didn't help them, but actually harmed them."
When Chu Feng and Li Changqing stepped onto the stage, they drew countless scornful glances. Almost all the people from various sects were looking down on them, waiting to see their jokes.
Because if Chu Feng and Li Changqing gave up the challenge opportunity, it would mean that they were afraid of Duoxingyuan Yun and Feng Hao, admitting that they were not qualified to obtain the special quota.
And if they chose to challenge, the outcome would definitely be a crushing defeat. Not to mention that the strength gap between Chu Feng and the second disciple of Lingyun Sect, Feng Hao, was huge, and he could not possibly win. Even Li Changqing, who, like Du Jiuayun, had reached the level of the eighth rank of Xuanwu cultivation, was not favored. Because Du Jiuayun was able to finish last, it meant that not only had he defeated the master of the eighth rank of Xuanwu, but also the master of the ninth rank of Xuanwu, and he had defeated them all.
Those who witnessed Du Jiuayun's flawless performance in defeating all the masters of the various sects were already conquered by his powerful strength and naturally did not believe that just Li Changqing could compete with Du Jiuayun.
"Lord Li, according to the rules of the Hundred Sects Conference, you and Chu Feng have the qualifications to challenge Du Jiuayun and Feng Hao respectively."
"As long as you can defeat Du Jiuayun, this title of the strongest sect master will be yours. Your Blue Dragon Sect can naturally become famous in Qingzhou, but I wonder if you choose to challenge or give up?" Ling Yun Sect's Lord Yan Yangtian stared at Li Changqing with a smile.
"Haha, Lord Yan of Ling Yun did not participate in this year's Hundred Sects Conference. Even if you obtain this title of the strongest sect master, it will only be a mere title without any real meaning."
"However, as an elder, you cannot be intimidated by a younger person. Moreover, I think that the title of the strongest sect master should be held by the sect master, not by a disciple. Letting a disciple obtain it is simply not reasonable."
"So I, Li Changqing, choose to challenge."
"Whisper"
After speaking, Li Changqing leaped forward and jumped down from the main platform, landing on the competition platform where Du Jiuayun was. "This, Li Changqing, actually chose to challenge?"
At this moment, those who had always wanted to see Li Changqing make fun of him were shocked for a moment. Especially those masters who had been defeated by Du Jiuayun, their faces changed and showed complex emotions.
Not because of anything else, but because of what Li Changqing had said just now. This title of the strongest sect master should be held by the sect master, how could a disciple obtain it? The move of Ling Yun Sect was equivalent to insulting all the sects and sect masters. While Li Changqing's move was to reclaim the dignity that belonged to them as the sect masters.
"Lord Li, fists and kicks have no eyes. If you are injured, please forgive me!" Du Jiuayun stood on the platform with his hands behind his back, towering and arrogantly looking at Li Changqing, showing no sign of being a junior. It was obvious that he completely did not consider Li Changqing as someone worthy of respect, let alone as a junior.
"The fists and kicks indeed have no eyes. If I hurt you, don't complain." Li Changqing first smiled calmly, then his expression suddenly turned cold, with gusts of wind surging beneath his feet, and then he transformed into a streak of light, running away at an extremely fast speed, too fast to catch his true form, only seeing the streaks of shadows behind him.
This is a profound sixth-level body movement martial art. Although the disciples of the Blue Dragon Sect have not yet mastered it, Li Changqing, who was in charge of these martial arts, had already deeply mastered them and had reached a pure state of cultivation.
"Whir, whir, whir" Li Changqing transformed into several figures forming a continuous line, like a long procession of people, rotating rapidly around Du Jiuayun. The momentum was truly terrifying.
"This Li Changqing, he actually possesses such advanced martial arts skills. The Qinglong Sect, wasn't it a second-class sect before? How could it have such powerful martial arts?"
"Powerful, no wonder he has such a demeanor. It turns out that Li Changqing is someone who keeps his true abilities hidden." The martial techniques and movements Li Changqing performed successfully impressed everyone, making them feel a sudden burst of inspiration. They realized they had underestimated Li Changqing.
However, compared to the onlookers, Du Jiuayun seemed as if nothing had happened, standing still in the same place. He didn't even glance at Li Changqing, his mouth carrying a contemptuous smile.