Chapter 242 – Senior Sister, Look at That Fellow

As the saying goes: Only when encountering someone stronger among the strong can one truly understand what it means that there’s always a higher mountain beyond the current one!

Ye Kuang trembled all over from the direct clash. His full-force strike felt like hitting cotton—not only was there no resistance, but he was sent flying back by a soft, yielding force.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Upon landing, he realized he couldn’t immediately dissipate that gentle force, causing his body to rapidly retreat!

It was only at this moment that Ye Kuang finally understood how terrifying the Old Taoist truly was.

Clearly, this opponent was incomparable to any he had faced before—they weren’t even on the same level.

At this time, the Old Taoist floated down and fixed his gaze on Ye Kuang, murmuring softly: “How surprising. I never thought the complete Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms still existed in this world.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang snapped back to reality, but suddenly appeared eager to try again. In his mind, perhaps only such a powerful opponent could ignite his fighting spirit that grows stronger when facing stronger foes.

The Old Taoist immediately understood this profound feeling and said with a light laugh: “You’re not my match yet, but breaking through your limits in such a short time shows exceptional talent. You pass.”

Then, changing his tone, he continued: “You qualify to enter Yuandao Academy, though you’ll have to start from the very basics!”

Ling Wei finally felt relieved upon hearing this and excitedly responded: “As you command, Venerable One!”

Meanwhile, Luo Hua stood up and, upon hearing the outcome, still appeared somewhat resentful.

Ye Kuang: “Why does he get to?!”

But before his words faded, countless incredulous gazes fell upon him.

“You ungrateful brat, the Venerable One not punishing you is already showing you respect,” Luo Hua angrily retorted.

“Why?” Ye Kuang said calmly.

The Old Taoist: “If you insist on a reason, I can tell you…”

Before finishing his sentence, the Old Taoist turned and vanished before everyone’s eyes.

“You’re too weak.”

“Of course, challenging me isn’t impossible. Try your best to grow stronger…”

Only these two phrases lingered in the air, echoing in everyone’s ears.

Hearing this, Ye Kuang clenched his fists tightly. He clearly understood the meaning, but his inherently unyielding nature made him somewhat resistant.

Though he hadn’t yet broken through his seals, his innate pride couldn’t easily submit to others’ expectations.

Witnessing this, Ling Wei understood perfectly. She quickly stepped forward and pulled Ye Kuang away from the contentious situation.

Along the way, Ye Kuang still struggled to comprehend.

“Enough, stop sulking. Remember, contentment brings happiness.”

“Sis, let me ask you—if one day someone becomes unimaginably powerful, can they arbitrarily control others’ life and death?”

“Certainly not.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang urgently argued: “Then why does that old geezer always give me such a hard time?”

Ling Wei suddenly stopped at these words, turned around, and stared fixedly at the stubborn youth before her.

Ye Kuang grew uncomfortable under her gaze and asked puzzledly: “Sis, why are you looking at me like that?”Ling Wei sighed softly upon hearing this, gently tapping Ye Kuang’s forehead with her finger. “I’ll tell you the answer once you’ve mastered the most fundamental knowledge of Yuandao Academy. How about that?”

Ye Kuang: “Alright.”

Yet his tone, tinged with unresolved frustration, carried a different sentiment.

Since resistance seemed futile, perhaps the only option was to let things take their course.

The next day, at dawn.

After a night of quiet cultivation, Ye Kuang’s injuries had healed at an astonishing rate.

Only now did he have a moment to ponder why so many Mental Cultivation Method incantations had suddenly surfaced in his mind.

They were unmistakably the Nine Yin Manual Nine Heart Methods!

But no matter how much he thought about it, he couldn’t explain their origin. It was as if they had always been ingrained in his mind, impossible to shake off—or as if an unseen gaze was watching him, urging him to grow stronger quickly!

Gripped by this inexplicable feeling, Ye Kuang clenched his fists once more.

“Yuandao Academy?”

When he looked again, his figure had vanished from the bed, leaving only a faint, lingering echo that evoked a sense of melancholy.

Yuandao Academy.

It resembled an ordinary school, yet here, there were no scheduled classes—only the inheritance of martial arts.

Ye Kuang arrived early at the plaza, his expression clearly conveying a warning: Don’t provoke me—Grandpa is furious, and the consequences will be severe!

“Hey, who’s this kid? He looks pretty arrogant. Check out that sharp glare of his.”

“Hey, bro, this kid just arrived yesterday. Didn’t you know?”

“Tell me more, man.”

“Little brother of the Female Sage, don’t mess with him, or you’ll regret it.”

“Oh…”

Though these disciples were typically fearless, upon hearing this, they wilted like eggplants, hanging their heads in defeat as they scattered.

Unbeknownst to them, the commotion Ye Kuang caused had caught the attention of a beautiful woman.

Shocked and furious, she inexplicably turned and hurried away.

“Little Senior Sister, wait for me! Where are you going?”

“I’m going to fetch someone.”

Elsewhere.

Ye Kuang strode directly toward a wooden door and kicked it open with a single blow!

Bang!

Creak, creak!

The thunderous noise inevitably drew the attention of everyone nearby.

“Oh, look who it is? It’s you again, trash!”

“Who are you calling trash?”

“I’m calling—”

“Hahaha…” Suddenly, the entire courtyard erupted in endless laughter and whistles, all eyes fixed on the one who had uttered the insult with undisguised contempt.

Ye Kuang, hearing the commotion, had no intention of engaging with the clown and simply stepped around him.

Had it not been for Ling Wei’s repeated warnings not to cause trouble, he might have ended up killing someone on his very first day!

“Stop right there!”

Ye Kuang appeared calm on the surface, but beneath it, he was struggling to suppress his murderous intent.

This did not go unnoticed by the observant.

Soon, several people stepped forward to mediate.

“Enough, enough, Senior Brother Xiao. Let this kid strut around for a few more days. I heard Eldest Senior Brother and the others are returning soon. When they do, we’ll make sure he pays back today’s humiliation tenfold!”

“Hmph!”

“Tap, tap, tap…”

Just then, the sound of bamboo scrolls being tapped quietly interrupted the varied emotions of the crowd, signaling that Yuandao Academy’s instruction was about to begin.

Ye Kuang took his usual seat in the back row, quietly awaiting the only person here who had ever shown him kindness.But to everyone’s surprise, before he could meet the person he was waiting for, he instead encountered a long-unseen familiar face!

“Senior Sister, look! It’s that kid!”