Moreover, He Zenfen is very clear in his heart that although the Four Seas Sect is not very big and cannot be compared to his Dayang Sect, He Zenfen recently received news that the Four Seas Sect has already followed the Wild Wolf Gang and is almost a lackey of the Wild Wolf Gang. By relying on the Wild Wolf Gang, the Four Seas Sect has managed to develop somewhat over the past few years.

After all, following a Great Gate Sect one will always receive some benefits, but the things given up are also substantial, definitely not as simple as an average cultivator imagines. Taking the Four Seas Sect as an example, He Zenfen knows that every year the Four Seas Sect has to provide the Wild Wolf Gang with a lot of resources, Spirit Stones, Medicine Pills, and more, not to mention how much has been divided up by the Wild Wolf Gang. And what the Four Seas Sect gets in return are only some very weak disciples from the Wild Wolf Gang joining them.

Although it seems like the number of members in the Four Seas Sect has increased, making it appear much stronger, in reality, it is strong externally but weak internally, with almost no real strength left. The only one benefiting might be that short sect master—Chen Lang. Perhaps his cultivation resources have increased somewhat, but in essence, it's just him alone in the entire Four Seas Sect. Another benefit is that with the backing of the Wild Wolf Gang, those disciples of the Four Seas Sect can act recklessly outside, as long as they don't provoke people from the Wild Wolf Gang, the rest can be oppressed horizontally.

Obviously, the Four Seas Sect is merely chasing after something superficial, and it is very realistic that most cultivators are ultimately acting alone, all have desires, and power is clearly very attractive to many cultivators.

But obtaining these, while it may be useful against average cultivators, those with real strength won't pay any attention to your so-called backing. After all, in the Cultivation World, strength is what speaks, without absolute authority, don't think you will have a voice.

Furthermore, He Zenfen knows that the strength of the Wild Wolf Gang is very powerful in this northeastern region of the Donglai Continent, He Zenfen is very clear that even his Dayang Sect might slightly fall short compared to it. That's to say except for the Wild Wolf Gang, if his Dayang Sect is said to be second, no sect in this northeastern region would dare claim to be first.

He Zenfen also understands the Wild Wolf Gang very well, it is only in recent years that the Wild Wolf Gang has grown stronger, the gang is composed of many Loose Cultivators, after all in the Cultivation World, although Loose Cultivators lack strong individual power, they absolutely form a large faction with abundant members.

Obviously just with those Loose Cultivator disciples, the number of members in the Wild Wolf Gang already surpasses that of ordinary sects, now the only one comparable in number to the Wild Wolf Gang is his own Dayang Sect, and the Dayang Sect in terms of numbers is still slightly falling short compared to the Wild Wolf Gang.

And in recent years the Wild Wolf Gang has begun to annex quite a few small sects, momentarily even the Dayang Sect indeed might not be their match.

But He Zenfen is not overly worried about this, for now the Wild Wolf Gang still doesn't dare to make any move against the Dayang Sect. After all, the Dayang Sect has a history of hundreds of years, its foundation is extremely deep, definitely not something the Wild Wolf Gang can easily provoke.

Though in recent years disciples from his sect have frequently suffered attacks from disciples of the Wild Wolf Gang, currently in this respect the Wild Wolf Gang does not dare openly provoke disciples from his sect, to this he keeps one eye closed, one eye open, since this is not yet the time to tear open the face with the Wild Wolf Gang, clearly there's little benefit for his sect.

Recently, He Zenfen received a piece of news that made him restless, that the leader of the Wild Wolf Gang, Sun Hua, nicknamed Wild Wolf has actually broken through to the Tribulation stage, whereas he is only at the Spirit Severing Late Stage. He did not expect the opponent to breakthrough to the Tribulation stage, definitely not good news for him.

At this time, He Zenfen looked at those sect masters behind him, momentarily connecting the matter of Sun Hua's breakthrough, He Zenfen even had a premonition, these sect masters who normally would not waste any cultivation time together have actually come to him, very likely related to Sun Hua's breakthrough.

Could it be that the Wild Wolf Gang is planning a major move?

Momentarily, He Zenfen's face was full of suspicion.

After a short time, He Zenfen, along with a series of elders, led those sect masters to the venue of the external disciple competition.

At this point, the second round of the external disciple competition was nearing its end, when many disciples saw many outsiders, they could not help but pause, not knowing what those people were doing, only knowing their status must be important, otherwise they wouldn't be sitting with the sect masters.

In a short time, some well-informed disciples had already received the news and learned that those outsiders were actually sect masters from nearby sects, momentarily many cultivator disciples were curious to know what was happening, after all, so many sect masters had come, just what was going to happen?

Quite a few cultivators began to discuss among themselves, but these are matters for the higher-ups of the sect, average disciples, even with well-informed channels, won't know detailed information. Soon everyone discussed for a while and continued to focus on watching the competition.

After all, the chance for the external disciple competition does not come often, held only once every five years, watching some genius disciples compete is a precious learning opportunity for average cultivator disciples.

As time passed, among Ding Fan, Lianzi, and the others, aside from Liu Yan who unfortunately was eliminated, the others thankfully all smoothly passed through.

At this moment, a figure attracting the attention of ten thousand appeared on a Martial Arts Platform, it was the famous Ye Qingfeng. At this time, the shouts from the crowd were endless, as cultivators on the plains had all focused their gaze on Ye Qingfeng. Clearly, such an outstanding disciple's match held significant interest, after all, it's a rare learning opportunity.

"Normally catching a glimpse of Senior Brother Ye's battle is absolutely impossible!"

"Indeed, although Senior Brother Ye is also an external disciple, how can his standing be compared to ordinary external disciples? Not to mention witnessing his battle, even getting a glance at him in person is extremely difficult!"

"During the first round, Senior Brother Ye faced a female disciple, we did not catch a glimpse of Senior Brother Ye's style! Hopefully this time won't be disappointing!"

"Go, Senior Brother Ye!"

"Mighty Senior Brother Ye!"

"..."

Momentarily, many cultivators began to shout and cheer for Ye Qingfeng, evidently the emotions of the numerous disciples had reached a climax. Witnessing Ye Qingfeng's battle was indeed invaluable for ordinary cultivators!

However, for disciples participating in the external disciple competition, watching Senior Brother Ye's match was also very good, and a rare thing, but encountering him would not be so lucky.

Evidently the unfortunate contestant was a tall male Early Nascent Soul Stage cultivator disciple. At this moment, seeing Ye Qingfeng as his opponent, he didn't know whether to cry or laugh, clearly one thing was quite certain, that his journey in the external disciple competition was coming to an end.

Conversely, being defeated by Ye Qingfeng could be considered misfortune's fortune, after all, there's no shame in that, and it could even serve as an important topic in one's life.

"The competition begins!"

The presiding judge quickly announced the start of the match. At that moment, Ye Qingfeng showed no disdain or recklessness towards his opponent but rather focused all his attention on attacking them.

This is the difference between a master and an average cultivator disciple. If it were an average cultivator faced with an opponent far below their own cultivation, they might relax or become careless. Although the results are hard to predict, in the eyes of a master, this attitude is wrong.

Ye Qingfeng would never make such a basic mistake; this is his strict requirement for himself.

"Sword Tyrant First Style!"

"Sword Tyrant Two Styles!"

"Sword Tyrant Three Styles!"

...

In an instant, Ye Qingfeng directly demonstrated his signature sword technique he had painstakingly practiced. Originally, there are eighteen styles of the Sword Tyrant technique, but he only executed the first three styles, and his opponent was thoroughly defeated.

Ye Qingfeng's opponent, a tall figure, was evidently focused on the match, putting forth all his efforts but ultimately failed to withstand Ye Qingfeng's three sword styles. Clearly, the gap between them was too large. Despite his defeat and loss, his heart was filled with gratitude and admiration for Ye Qingfeng, Senior Brother Ye.

Considering such status, Ye Qingfeng could long have been an Inner Sect Disciple, and in the eyes of some elders, Senior Brother Ye is incredibly important. How could he compare to his skills? In fact, even with simple maneuvers, he could easily defeat the tall man.

But Ye Qingfeng treated him very earnestly and used his unique skill, which moved the tall cultivator deeply.

If other powerful cultivators with poor character encountered him, they might disdain or even humiliate him.

Yet, Ye Qingfeng did none of that!

At this moment, the audience below the platform couldn't help but start cheering, highly praising Senior Brother Ye's character and being in awe of his strength. None expected the first three styles of the Sword Tyrant Eighteen Styles to be so formidable!

It's rumored that Senior Brother Ye has already mastered up to the Seventeenth Style of the Sword Tyrant Eighteen Styles. The thought of witnessing all styles performed is simply surreal!

"Senior Brother Ye is mighty!"

"Senior Brother Ye is imposing!"

...

A time, many cultivators erupted in cheers; evidently, Ye Qingfeng's demonstration of his unique skill won the admiration of many cultivators, fulfilling the hopes of those who came to learn. Witnessing a master's unique skill is undoubtedly uncommon!

Clearly, Ye Qingfeng satisfied the needs of most cultivators.

In the Elders' Area, upon witnessing Ye Qingfeng's performance, they nodded approvingly, clearly impressed. His outstanding cultivation aside, his character was of superior quality, naturally earning him greater favor from the elders.

At this moment, the visiting sect masters were somewhat astonished, never expecting the Dayang Sect's outer sect disciples to possess such skill, indeed causing great shock.

"Dayang Sect is indeed a place of hidden talents!"

The short elder sect master from the Four Seas Sect complimented He Zenfen, although his smile carried a subtle trace of envy, which quickly vanished and was hidden away.

"Indeed, Dayang Sect is the land of heroes!"

"Yes, yes..."

"Truly worth learning from..."

At once, other sects echoed the short elder's words.

At this moment, He Zenfen responded with a calm smile, humbly saying:

"Oh, they're merely outer sect disciples who have much more to learn in the future."

At once, several sect masters nodded, said nothing further, and their gazes were somewhat complex. The performance of the disciple was unmistakably impressive, yet such an outstanding disciple being in Dayang Sect as an outer sect disciple sparked varied thoughts among them.