Divine King of Honour

Chapter 226 The Unassuming Genius Zhang Meng

At this moment, everyone turned their gaze to Xu Nian, wondering who this guy was.

Mad, right? He actually dared to confront Elder Wang Long?

Even Jing Haoran and Zhang Tian looked at Xu Nian with surprise and confusion in their eyes.

Xu Nian, however, paid no attention to the shocked stares of the crowd and strode towards the center of the square.

"Boy, are you also a disciple of the Artifact Refining Sect?" Although furious, Elder Wang Long didn't immediately lash out but coldly asked Xu Nian.

"Yes, I just joined the Artifact Refining Sect today," Xu Nian replied honestly.

The crowd was astonished.

This guy dared to confront Elder Wang on his first day in the Sect; was he seeking death?

Those who had heard Xu Nian ask what an artifact furnace was rolled their eyes even harder.

What kind of idiot was this?

How on earth did this idiot manage to get into the Sect?

Elder Wang's expression instantly darkened as well; a disciple who had just joined the Sect dared to confront him in front of so many people.

"Boy, did you just call me trash? Do you know that insulting an Elder of the Sect will get you expelled?" Elder Wang huffed.

He could be said to be the most proficient in the Artifact Refining Technique among the three Outer Elders, and now he was being called trash by a new Outer Disciple.

How could he endure this?

"I merely spoke the truth. If Elder Wang can't even tell the difference between trash and a Seven-star Mortal Iron Level Weapon, what are you if not trash?" Xu Nian replied boldly and firmly.

The surrounding crowd gasped in shock; this kid had some nerve openly calling Elder Wang trash.

This was asking for death!

At this moment, the most vexed person was naturally Zhang Meng.

He had just agreed to take the blame for Xu Nian, and now with Xu Nian directly offending Elder Wang, wouldn't he also be dragged down?

"Bro, please stop talking; if you go on, someone's going to get hurt," Zhang Meng thought silently to himself.

Now he really wanted to slap himself hard; why had he agreed to Xu Nian's request to take the blame?

Wang Long was truly enraged, his eyes filled with boundless fury. This youth actually called him trash to his face; probably even the Sect Master wouldn't dare to do so.

"Boy, you just said I can't even tell the difference between trash and a Seven-star Mortal Iron Level Weapon. What do you mean by that? If you can't give me a reasonable explanation, today I must kick you out of the Sect," Wang Long angrily declared.

"Elder, why waste words on him? Just expel this kind of person from the Sect. He has no respect for his seniors and does not deserve to be a disciple of our Sect," Jing Haoyang interjected.

He could have won Zhang Tian's agreement to dine with him, an occasion for great joy.

But now someone had come to stir up trouble, which naturally vexed him, so the more he looked at Xu Nian, the more displeased he became.

Upon hearing Wang Long's question, a smile appeared on Xu Nian's face.

Zhang Meng furrowed his brow, finding Jing Haoyang's tone particularly unpleasant, and what was most critical was that Zhang Tian was also looking over at him. If he showed any sign of weakness now, perhaps Zhang Tian would never look at him in a favorable light again.

"Damn it, I'm all in," Zhang Meng thought fiercely to himself and immediately responded, "Yes, it was me. I told him that this sword is a piece of junk."

A wave of shock swept through the surroundings, and everyone's mouths fell open as they looked at Zhang Meng.

They were all puzzled in their hearts. Zhang Meng seemed normal on any other day!

What made him lose his wits today?

Could this madness be contagious?

Hearing Zhang Meng's words, a surge of intense anger swelled in Jing Haoyang's eyes.

Wang Long's brow also furrowed slightly. In his memory, Zhang Meng was just an ordinary Two-star Refining Apprentice. Had he been concealing his true ability all along?

"Alright, then I will give you both a chance. If you can prove this sword is junk, I won't only refrain from punishing you, but I will also reward you. However, if you fail to prove it, then both of you are out of the Artifact Refining Sect today," Wang Long declared authoritatively.

The onlookers all cast pitying glances at Zhang Meng.

The two companions from the same residence took delight in his misfortune, inwardly laughing at Zhang Meng for joining the silly newcomer in madness.

Sweat beaded on Zhang Meng's forehead as he looked at Xu Nian, giving him a look that read, 'My lifelong happiness is in your hands now.'

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Xu Nian smiled and gave him a reassuring glance in return.

"If this sword is indeed one made of Peak of Seven-star Mortal Iron, then let's see what happens if I collide it with this other sword made of Seven-star Mortal Iron Beginner," Xu Nian said with a smile, tossing the sword crafted by Jing Haoyang to Zhang Meng for him to hold with both hands, while he himself picked up the sharp sword made by Zhang Tian.

"What else could happen? The two items are nearly identical in quality, almost no impact whatsoever. Even if there's a nick, it would be the Seven-star Beginner sword that has the issue," Jing Haoyang answered haughtily.

Wang Long and the rest of the onlookers nodded along, evidently sharing this belief.

However, Xu Nian merely made a swift motion, swinging the sword in his hand fiercely towards the sword held by Zhang Meng.

"Clang!"

A crisp sound of breaking rang out, causing everyone to instantly widen their eyes in extreme surprise.

Broken?

The sword crafted by Jing Haoyang had actually broken?

Jing Haoyang was stunned!

Zhang Meng was stunned as well!

All the onlookers were stunned!

Even Elder Wang Long was utterly shocked, his eyes fixed on the broken sword in Xu Nian's hand.

How could this be possible?

It made no sense!