DRAGON EMPEROR
CHAPTER 48 The Desperate Duanmu Family
“Something has happened, Elder Jin! Duanmu Jue is dead!” one of the Duanmu youths reported in fear.
“A-what?!” Duanmu Jin froze. His eyes widened as he let out a small cry. How can he stay calm?
Everyone who heard the news was shocked.
The other three guiding elders underwent a slight change in expression. An expression of excitement flashed across Xie Kuang's face.
Duanmu Jue is actually dead? How did he die?
Yin Kai, Huang Yu, and a few others inevitably stared intently at Lu Ming.
Where did Lu Ming's point come from? Judging from the numbers, it was impossible for him to kill all those demonic beasts alone. Could it be from Duanmu Jue?
"Speak. How did Duanmu Jue die? "Your master Jin ordered maliciously.
“My neck was slit with a sword,” said a young man.
“A crack in the throat with a sword?! Who did it?" A cold killing intent emerged from Duanmu Jin.
“We don't know. When we found Duanmu Jin's trail and followed him, he was already dead. We also found two other bodies with him. They were disciples of the Third Grade Realm Master of the White Tiger Hall.”
"What?! Don't you know who did it?” A killing intent appeared in Duanmu Jin's eyes. He suddenly turned to face Lu Ming as he snapped, “Speak, Lu Ming! Did you kill Duanmu Jue?”
Before Lu Ming could answer, Xie Kuang replied with a roar, “Mu Jin! What does this mean?”
“Older Duanmu, did you see me kill Duanmu Jue? Also, you heard it. There were two other Third Grade Realm Master experts with him. Do you really think I can kill him?” Lu Ming replied with a faint smile.
Many people pondered over Lu Ming's words.
'That's right. Did Lu Ming even have the skill to kill Duanmu Jue and the other two Third Grade Realm Master experts?’
Impossible!
Duanmu Jin sneered, “How do you explain the number of precious metal pieces you have? You must have killed Duanmu Jue with a despicable trick. I'm going to destroy you right now, you shameless and dirty bastard!”
The explosion!
As he took a step, a fierce aura emerged from Duanmu Jin, pressing down on Lu Ming like a tall mountain.
The crushing burden was too strong for Lu Ming to handle. He felt like a mountain was hitting him and his body trembled as he was forced to retreat. Blood threatened to come out of his mouth.
“What are you doing, Duanmu Jin !?” Xie Kuang went berserk as he hid Lu Ming behind him. An equally powerful aura burst out from him, protecting Lu Ming from Duanmu Jin's aura.
"I'm sorry, Xie Kuang!" Duanmu Jin shouted.
“Your Fat Master, do you have any fat for a damaged brain? In the Mystical Sword Sect, the victor always took everything. Which rule requires an explanation of the source of the metal piece that is worth a point? Did you live for years as a dog?” Anger rose from within Lu Ming as he berated. He refused to be intimidated.
“Four-”
Again, this is a wonderful moment for everyone present.
How careless Lu Ming was to dare to shout at Duanmu Jin in public like that!
Sure enough, Duanmu Jin was so angry that he trembled uncontrollably. He raised his hand and pointed towards Lu Ming. “Basic jerk, a-what did you just say?”
“Good, you are deaf too. Looks like you really live a bad dog life.” Lu Ming pursed his lips.
“I'll kill you, little b*stard!” Duanmu Jin's eyes glowed a crimson glow as he slashed a punch towards Lu Ming.
"Shut up on the spot!" Xie Kuang's fist collided with Duanmu Jin's fist.
The explosion!
“Get angry, Xie Kuang, or I will kill you too!” Duanmu Jin shouted.
“I'm afraid you can't.” Xie Kuang refused to budge.
The explosion!
Just then, a huge pressure came from the sky. The pressure was so great that it felt as if it had an unfathomable depth like the ocean, crippling Xie Kuang and Duanmu Jin.
“Silver-robed elder!” Both jerked.
In the sky, an unhappy old man floated above them and reprimanded, “Not making sense, you two! Shamelessly fighting to the death in front of all the apprentices as guiding elders. Wh-wh-what for? Mocked by the younger generation?”
“Older Wang, Lu Ming used a despicable method to kill Duanmu Jue and the others. He can't just be left alone! I suggest to revoke his Apprentice Champion title, ”Duanmu Jin cupped his fist towards the Silver-robed Elder as he spoke.
“Hehe, I will say the same to you, Duanmu Jin. Did you see me kill Duanmu Jue and the others in such a despicable manner? And you told me that you've never lived as a dog.”
Since Lu Ming was already a mortal enemy of the Duanmu Family, he said whatever he wanted and insulted Duanmu Jin without restraint. He was certain that Xie Kuang and the Silver-robed Elder would not allow anything to happen to him.
“How dare you, brash fool!? You have no respect for older people!” Duanmu Jin howled, his affluent body trembling with uncontrollable fury.
He's so mad! All he wanted was to pound Lu Ming into minced meat.
“You and your shout, Duanmu Jin! Just eject. You're weakened! All it takes is 30 spiritual crystals for you to accuse and trample a new genius disciple. This is certainly a first for me!” Xie Kuang took the opportunity to mock him.
“You ..” Angry and confused, Duanmu Jin almost vomited blood as his chest rose and fell rapidly.
Everyone stared with their mouths wide open nearby.
Geniuses like Huang Yu and Xie Hong looked at Lu Ming from different points of view.
Although they had an incredible background, even they did not dare to shout at elder Duanmu in public like that.
Lu Ming flaunted such lawlessness!
Duanmu Jin took a few deep breaths in an attempt to calm himself while cupping his fist towards the Silver-robed Elder once again and said, “ Elder Wang, I'm sure Lu Ming used a despicable method to collect as many points as it was - a decent piece of metal. If he is allowed to win such a first prize, I fear that it will be difficult to convince the other new apprentices. I suggest we test his abilities. If he passes, I will recognize him as the Apprentice Champion.”
“No way, Elder Wang! New apprenticeship tests always use points to determine placement, and there is never any limit on how to earn points, ” objections Xie Kuang hastily.
Duanmu Jin sneered, “Don't forget, Xie Kuang. All previous Internship Champions were publicly acknowledged for their abilities. Even the lucky ones proved to be capable. But this Lu Ming..Where did he come from? What's the capability?”
His words were full of humiliation.
"Oh?"
“How do you want to test it, Duanmu Jin?” The Silver-robed Elder pondered.
"Very simple. Come out, Duanmu Tao,” orders Duanmu Jin while waving.
Soon, a young man came out from where the old apprentices were.
Duanmu Jin pointed at the young man and said, “This time, the strongest cultivation level among the new disciples is the Fourth Grade Master Realm, which is Duanmu Tao's cultivation level. If Lu Ming were to defeat Duanmu Tao, I would acknowledge his Apprentice Champion title. Otherwise, I suggest that Lu Ming be removed from his first position.”
Xie Kuang's expression changed. "I object. Duanmu Tao is a third year apprentice. Even if his cultivation was at the Fourth Grade Master Realm, it was unfair for a new disciple to go up against someone who had trained for three years.”
“If you don't have what it takes, just say it out loud. The title of Apprentice Champion is unachievable as you might imagine,” Duanmu Jin replied coldly.
“Alright, I'll do it,” Lu Ming suddenly agreed.
