More importantly, Qin Huaichuan wielded a form of Mystical Art that was powerful enough to overcome Chu Li's Omniscient Mirror. Even if Chu Li could activate his Manifestation of Nature Restoration, there was no guarantee that he could emerge victorious.

Qin Huaichuan clasped his fists together. With a smile, he stated, "I'm a new disciple as well. I was sent to the Divine Infantry Hall, and my skills are ranked slightly below that of Junior Sister Sun and Junior Sister Mo. However, I'd like to taste what the first-ranked outsider has to offer, so, would Junior Brother Zhao accept my challenge?"

Chu Li swept his gaze across the surrounding spectators. 

They were all carrying an expression as if they were watching a good show. After seeing how hesitant Chu Li reacted, they revealed mocking grins. Most of them were official disciples, but there were also some outsiders among them who were just like Duan Qi.

They all held ill intent towards Chu Li. 

The official disciples who were originally confident in their abilities held an ill will toward Chu Li as they felt that he was an outsider hogging their spot. After all, it was an Outer Mountain disciple that had stood in their way.

Had Chu Li been in second place, not only would the outer mountain disciples feel no envy, they would band together to face all enemies. After all, it was rare for outer mountain disciples to make it into the Great Light Peak.

Chu Li shook his head and sighed. This was the nature of humans, and it had severely disappointed him.

"So, are you rejecting my challenge, Junior Brother Zhao?" Qin Huaichuan formed a half-smile as he continued, "Relax, I'm just a puny third place disciple that's no match for either Junior Sister Sun or Junior Sister Mo. So, why are you afraid of me even though you're ranked first place in your entrance exam?"

Chu Li remained silent.

Although Chu Li had no clue as to what Mystical Art Qin Huaichuan possessed, it was by no means ordinary. This was not a target Chu Li could go easy on. It was hard — even for Chu Li— to predict the outcome if they were to do battle.

Despite that, Chu Li laughed. 'Who cares if it's a win or a loss? The only thing I intend to do today is to challenge everyone!' Besides that, Chu Li wanted to accept all challenges as well, so that he could beat it into everyone regarding how powerful he was!

With his chest puffed with pride, Chu Li spoke in a low tone, "Alright, I accept your challenge!"

"Will you be challenging Palm techniques as well?" Elder Yang asked.

Qin Huaichuan chortled, "Much appreciated, Elder Yang! Let us do battle with Palm techniques! Let's not add any more trouble for Elder Yang."

"I'm glad you think that way! Alright, let the battle begin!" Elder Yang snorted.

As the overseer of the challenge, he would also be dragged into trouble should any of the partic.i.p.ants involve themselves in a fight with killing intents.

Qin Huaichuan glanced at Chu Li, and with a smile on his face, he said, "Let's do it, Junior Brother Zhao!"

"Bring it!" Chu Li responded.

Qin Huaichuan rapidly hurled out his palm. Like a bolt of lightning, he appeared behind Chu Li instantly.

Chu Li whipped his body around and sent a palm toward Huaichuan. It resembled a flower that was blooming mid-air.

However, Qin Huaichuan avoided the hit, and once again, he sent out his own palm. In return, Chu Li sent out a fist of his own, and once again, a flower bloomed. The two were now embroiled in closed-quarters combat, and it was hard to determine the one with the upper hand.

Qin Huaichuan's body was extraordinarily agile, and he was by no means lesser than Chu Li.

Chu Li's Divine Light Body had been cultivated to the highest possible realm. As such, his body movement techniques were extremely fast. Although his cultivation level was not as high as Qin Huaichuan's, he could maintain his Light-body Technique, and he had yet to land onto the ground.

"That's the Soaring Falcon Palm," Song Donglin muttered.

Sun Lihua gently nodded her head. "It seems that Junior Brother Zhao's in trouble."

Mo Cuicui scoffed, "I hope he loses."

Song Donglin chuckled, "It doesn't matter if he loses. After all, he's still the top rank, and his specialty is the Light Blade that no one is able to counter."

Sun Lihua commented, "Junior Brother Qin's Palm techniques are quite refined. It's way stronger than when we first faced off. It seems that he went easy on me."

"Or maybe, Junior Brother Qin felt regretful about his loss, and he worked hard to improve himself. Maybe that's why he's angry at Junior Brother Zhao," Song Donglin suggested.

Sun Lihua nodded.

Mo Cuicui, on the other hand, gently scoffed. She mentally shook her head, as she could not believe how simpleminded Senior Brother Song and Senior Sister Sun were!

"Boom! Boom!" The two of them struck a blow at each other.

Chu Li felt a pure, dense energy seeping into his body, wreaking havoc within him.

Despite that, Chu Li ignored it, and with a swoosh, his palms disappeared before the spectator's eyes. Once again, two flowers were blooming in mid-air.

"Boom!" Qin Huaichuan was hurled away, and he was grabbing onto his belly as he stared at Chu Li in disbelief.

"Not good!" Song Donglin cried out.

Sun Lihua frowned.

The moment they spotted Qin Huaichuan ma.s.saging his belly, they knew the situation had turned south.

That was a sensitive location. Taking a blow there was akin to taking a blow to the Dantian. Once the Dantian was damaged, one's cultivation would be ruined. Should that happen, it would mean that their martial arts journey was at an end. It would be fighting with killing intent!

Mo Cuicui's lips curled into a smile of pure bliss.

Everyone noticed that Qin Huaichuan's Cultivation level was rapidly declining, and his brilliance had dulled.

Elder Yang appeared beside Qin Huaichuan in a flash and rapidly produced a pill from his pockets. He then inserted it into Qin Huaichuan's mouth.

In an agonized tone, Qin Huaichuan groaned, "Elder Yang, my cultivation has been ruined!"

Elder Yang solemnly stated, "You're still young! It's alright!"

"I have to start all over again!" Qin Huaichuan laughed bitterly as he shook his head.

Noting how calm Qin Huaichuan was, Elder Yang mentally nodded to himself. In a warm voice, he consoled, "You have a great apt.i.tude for this. I'm sure you can chase up to the others in a year!"

Chu Li frowned at Huai Dechuan. He then sucked in a deep breath and shook his head.

He had finally understood Altar Leader Mo's scheme.

Qin Huaichuan's intention was not to destroy his cultivation, but rather to frame Chu Li. After all, Chu Li's palm attack was extremely gentle, and there was no way it would harm Huaichuan's Dantian, much less destroy his path of cultivation.

The palm attack that Chu Li unleashed was originally targeted at Huaichuan's chest. However, Qin Huaichuan adjusted his body at the last second, causing the spot that Chu Li originally targeted to become Huaichuan's belly, the center of his Dantian.

Sensing this change in the situation, Chu Li had already diminished his palm's strength. However, Qin Huaichuan secretly amplified Chu Li's palm strength, causing Huaichuan to harm himself and losing his Cultivation levels in the process.

No one would expect Huaichuan to commit such an act.

Not Chu Li, however, as he knew how easy it was to obtain a Miracle Cure Pill for someone of Altar Leader Mo's stature. With Altar Leader Mo's help, recovering his cultivation would be a piece of cake.

Just a single Miracle Cure Pill was enough to frame Chu Li for breaking the rules.

All eyes were now trained on Chu Li, and while some showed looks of sympathy, some were ecstatic.

After all, to them, Zhao Dahe was now finished, as he had broken the no-killing-intent rule!

Elder Yang let go of Qin Huaichuan and walked towards Chu Li. After scrutinizing him, Elder Yang sighed, "Zhao Dahe, you…"

Chu Li interjected, "So, how would my case be handled, Elder Yang?"

"The torture chamber crew would handle this." Elder Yang shook his head and added, "Thankfully, you've only inhibited his martial arts, and you've not taken his life."

Chu Li chuckled bitterly, "I'm sorry for causing trouble."

Elder Yang stated exasperatedly, "Who would've expected for this to happen? You've gone too far!"

"It was a slip of the hand." Chu Li shook his head and continued, "It's my first encounter with Senior Brother Qin, and we don't have any grudges between us. So, why would I want to murder him?!"

"Hmm, that's true." Elder Yang nodded his head. "This old one would a.s.sist you in your pleas."

"Much appreciated, Elder Yang." Chu Li clasped his fists together.

Elder Yang heaved a sigh and waved his hand as he narrowed his eyes to observe Qin Huaichuan.

Qin Huaichuan was sitting cross-legged on the ground. He had shut his eyes in an attempt to recover his leaking cultivation levels.

A moment later, two young girls dressed in purple appeared silently. In a calm voice, they asked, "Who's Zhao Dahe?"

Their age was slightly greater than Chu Li's, around twenty-four or twenty-five, and they had an unparalleled grace. However, one must also consider that it was hard to gauge the age of someone who cultivated.

"I am." Chu Li raised his hands.

"Time to move. You are to follow us to the torture chamber." The two la.s.ses in purple attire gestured at Chu Li.

"Alright." Chu Li quickly raised his head and inched towards the girls.

Sun Lihua stepped forward, "Junior Brother Zhao…"

Song Donglin heaved a sigh, "Junior Brother Zhao, please take care of yourself."

On the other hand, Mo Cuicui was all smiles when she headed walked to the front.

Chu Li spat, "Altar Leader Mo sure is creative! He has my admiration!"

"Hah, you've finally learned your lesson, huh?" Mo Cuicui snorted. "However, a rule-break is a rule-break. No matter how it happened, you still need to receive punishment!"

Chu Li nodded his head and brushed past her as he headed toward the two girls in purple.