Zhan Kuanghu's purpose in coming today was to have Li Duling seek revenge for him.
Within this sect, Qin Hanchu's status was higher than Zhan Kuanghu's.
If Zhan Kuanghu showed disrespect to Qin Hanchu in the sect, it would be a violation of sect rules.
To make things difficult for Qin Hanchu in the sect, one could only find someone with a higher status than Qin Hanchu to intervene.
Li Duling and Zhan Kuanghu had been fellow disciples, and Li Duling's grandfather was the Grand Elder of Zhan Kuanghu's sect, so they were considered family.
"Precisely," Zhan Kuanghu first nodded in response, then continued, "The defensive capabilities of the Five Elements Divine Banner are terrifying, and its accompanying primordial-level combat techniques possess formidable offensive power. Besides these, it also has a teleportation function."
"No wonder you won the championship," Li Duling said.
Seeing that Li Duling had stopped speaking, Zhan Kuanghu said anxiously, "Such a divine artifact is too wasted in his hands. Senior Sister, you..."
"Little Tiger, do you think I'm stupid?" Li Duling interrupted Zhan Kuanghu before he could finish.
Zhan Kuanghu was taken aback, "Why do you say that, Senior Sister?"
"If you want me to help you, just say it directly. Don't try to instigate me," Li Duling's voice carried a hint of coldness.
As a Divine Emperor level expert, Li Duling was hardly someone with a simple mind.
She saw through Zhan Kuanghu's intentions at a glance.
With her thoughts exposed by Li Duling, Zhan Kuanghu lowered his head in embarrassment, "It is my fault, but the Five Elements Divine Banner is indeed a rare top-tier divine artifact. If Senior Sister were to obtain it, you would undoubtedly become stronger."
"I disdain bullying a junior disciple at the Divine Venerate realm. When he reaches the Divine Emperor realm, I will have a talk with him myself."
"Five hundred years from now, the sect will dispatch new disciples like you to the Desolate Domain to seize resources. You can seek revenge yourself then."
"I suggest you make thorough preparations before making a move, lest you be counter-killed."
"You may leave now."
Li Duling did not wish to get involved in the disputes between Divine Venerate realm cultivators. After saying this, she closed her eyes.
Zhan Kuanghu knew that Li Duling no longer wished to speak with him. He bowed dejectedly and turned to leave.
The news of Qin Hanchu becoming the chief true disciple quickly spread throughout the Ancient Path Academy, and the existence of the Five Elements Divine Banner became known to many Divine Emperor level experts.
Not everyone possessed the same principles as Li Duling.
Wu Jiantian was one of the chief true disciples at the Divine Emperor level, with strength comparable to Li Duling's.
He was a renowned figure within the Ancient Path Academy.
This person hailed from the Fengyun Divine Sect and was once a fellow disciple of Gu Tianyi.
"Go deliver my decree and summon this Baili Hansu to see me." Wu Jiantian had sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes, his arrogance more pronounced than that of Gu Tianyi and others.
"Yes."
The attendant standing by nodded respectfully, and he headed directly towards Qin Hanchu's divine mountain.
When he arrived at Qin Hanchu's cave dwelling, Qin Hanchu had already erected a protective formation.
Once a protective formation was erected, it signified that the cave dwelling's owner was in seclusion.
Generally, no one would disturb a disciple while they were in seclusion.
However, this attendant, relying on Wu Jiantian's status, did not place any importance on the newly appointed chief true disciple, Qin Hanchu.
He raised his palm and directly struck Qin Hanchu's protective formation.
Protective formations could block sound and divine sense. To attract the attention of the cave dwelling's owner, one had to strike the protective formation.
This attendant's palm served as a form of knocking.
Although he was "knocking," his action still represented disdain and offense towards Qin Hanchu.
Erecting a protective formation meant prohibiting disturbances. Unless it was a major sect affair, one should not use such a method to knock.
"Who are you? What is the matter?"
Qin Hanchu appeared in front of his cave dwelling, looking coldly at Wu Jiantian's attendant.
"My master wishes for you to come over. Come with me," the attendant shouted arrogantly.
Qin Hanchu: "What is your status in the Ancient Path Academy?"
"Inner disciple!"
"A mere inner disciple dares to speak to me in such a tone?" Qin Hanchu looked at the attendant indifferently, "What? Are the sect rules of the Ancient Path Academy unable to restrain you?"
Hearing Qin Hanchu use the sect rules of the Ancient Path Academy to pressure him, the attendant said angrily, "I represent Senior Brother Wu Jiantian..."
"Scram. If he wants to see me, he can come himself," Qin Hanchu said coldly, "And if you dare to touch my protective formation again, don't blame me for being impolite."
"You..."
Before the attendant could finish his words, Qin Hanchu had already returned to his cave dwelling.
"How dare you look down on Senior Brother Wu Jiantian like this! You're seeking death!"
The attendant cursed in anger, turned around, and returned to Wu Jiantian's palace.
"Senior Brother Wu, that Baili Hansu is truly arrogant."
"He actually asked you to go see him."
Upon hearing the attendant's report, Wu Jiantian said angrily, "What did you say? He asked me to go see him?"
"That is correct," said the attendant.
"He's so disrespectful right after joining the sect!" Wu Jiantian stood up in anger, "Let's go, I'll go and see him!"
The attendant quickly followed behind Wu Jiantian towards Qin Hanchu's cave dwelling.
"He's in seclusion?" Wu Jiantian frowned upon seeing that Qin Hanchu had erected a protective formation.
The attendant beside him said, "He just joined the sect, how could he be in seclusion so quickly? He simply doesn't want to see you."
Wu Jiantian snorted, "Hmm, call him out."
With Wu Jiantian's permission, the attendant once again struck Qin Hanchu's protective formation with his palm.
As this palm strike landed, Qin Hanchu emerged from his cave dwelling once more.
He waved his hand, dispelling the protective formation, and then flew to stand before Wu Jiantian.
"You must be Senior Brother Wu? You certainly have quite the presence!"
"What? Are you here so eagerly to put me in my place?"
"Is this how the Ancient Path Academy welcomes new fellow disciples?"
Qin Hanchu's voice boomed like thunder, spreading in all directions.
"What's going on?"
"Wu Jiantian went to find Baili Hansu."
"It seems the two have a conflict!"
"This Baili Hansu is too bold, provoking an established chief true disciple right after joining?"
Qin Hanchu's voice attracted the attention of countless people, all of whom turned their gaze towards Qin Hanchu's cave dwelling.
"Put you in your place? I sent someone to invite you, yet you refuse to give your Senior Brother face. Who is being impolite here?"
Wu Jiantian did not expect Qin Hanchu to shout so loudly.
Although he was a chief true disciple at the Divine Emperor level, he did not want to be accused of bullying a newly joined fellow disciple.
He had to ensure he was in the right.
"Invite? Senior Brother Wu, do you have a misunderstanding of the word 'invite'?"
"I have already erected my protective formation and begun my seclusion. Your lackey actually dared to attack my protective formation. Is that called an invitation?"
"Does Senior Brother Wu not know what it means to erect a protective formation?"
"Senior Brother Wu, as an elder of the sect, do you believe that being old enough allows you to do whatever you please?"
"No matter how insignificant I am, I am still the chief true disciple of this session. This fellow is merely your lackey, what qualifications does he have to be arrogant and aggressive in front of me?"
Qin Hanchu was unreserved, directly confronting Wu Jiantian head-on.