Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2028: Do You Really Have to Be This Serious?

This reaction, is it not a bit too extreme?

Ye Haochuan felt a jolt of shock within him, a powerful impulse urging him to step back.

However, the moment this thought surfaced, his inherent stubbornness firmly suppressed it. Throughout his journey, he had navigated numerous arduous struggles, yet he had never once faltered due to mere imposing aura; it was simply not in his nature.

"Hmm?" The young man’s surprise was palpable given Ye Haochuan’s reaction. He had fully expected his aura to send this ant at the Nascent Soul Stage scrambling away in sheer terror.

Yet, Ye Haochuan remained utterly still. While a flicker of shock crossed his face, it was far from the panic the young man had anticipated.

"Brother, I..."

Ye Haochuan attempted to offer an explanation, but the young man cut him off abruptly, stating, "Silence and face this!"

Before his words even finished, a potent slash of Sword Qi was directed at Ye Haochuan.

Since his arrival in the Immortal Realm, Ye Haochuan had refrained from unleashing Sword Qi, primarily due to the overwhelming rules of this realm; his current cultivation level was insufficient for his Spiritual Energy to break through and launch such attacks.

Upon reaching the Immortal Transformation Mid to Late Stage, the power of his Flower Energy had grown significantly, naturally enabling him to execute this type of offensive maneuver.

Seriously, is this even fair?

A wave of frustration washed over Ye Haochuan as he swiftly moved to evade.

The might of that Sword Qi was considerable, but not so swift that Ye Haochuan’s eyes could not track it. He expertly employed the Great Yan Step, amplified by the Communicating with God Treasure Order, instantly accelerating his speed to its maximum.

Shhh~

The Sword Qi narrowly missed Ye Haochuan’s face, causing a cold sweat to break out on his brow.

However, before he could even exhale in relief, the Sword Qi abruptly executed a sharp, spiraling maneuver and lunged at him once more.

Damn it, is this thing a homing missile?

Startled, Ye Haochuan dodged with all his might.

But this time, the Sword Qi’s speed had inexplicably increased.

Ye Haochuan strained every fiber of his being to barely escape its path.

The young man’s expression remained composed, yet a growing sense of admiration began to appear in his eyes as he observed Ye Haochuan.

With his hands clasped behind his back, the young man extended his right hand, his index and middle fingers forming a sword-like shape. With subtle flicks of his fingers, left and right, the Sword Qi darted and weaved, changing direction instantaneously.

The velocity of the Sword Qi escalated further, making it extraordinarily challenging for Ye Haochuan to keep up. He abandoned all other thoughts, dedicating his complete focus to mere evasion.

By the time he dodged the edge of the Sword Qi for the fourth instance, its speed had reached an astonishing level, comparable to a full-powered assault from an expert at the normal Immortal Transformation Mid-Stage.

No, I can’t just keep dodging like this; I’ll eventually slip up!

A firm resolve settled in Ye Haochuan’s heart. He abruptly ceased all movement, freezing in place.

As the Sword Qi loomed directly towards his face for another strike, he let out a fierce roar. In his hands, the Halberd of Heaven and Earth materialized, descending with a powerful slicing motion to meet the incoming Sword Qi.

Bam~

Ye Haochuan was immediately propelled backward a distance of four to five meters before managing to stabilize himself. His arms trembled uncontrollably, his face pale, a clear indication that he had been significantly impacted by the force.

Under the impact of this clash, the Sword Qi’s radiance noticeably diminished by a third, and its momentum slowed considerably for a brief moment.

"Ha!"

Disregarding the discomfort of his injuries, Ye Haochuan surged forward. The Halberd of Heaven and Earth transformed, taking the form of an Azure Dragon, which let out a mighty roar as it charged towards the Sword Qi.

Ding~

The tip of the halberd made contact with the Sword Qi, creating a sound like two formidable beasts, a dragon and a tiger, locked in a fierce confrontation.

In the subsequent instant, the halberd tip fractured, and the entire shaft of the halberd became covered in a network of cracks.

A pang of heartache shot through Ye Haochuan; this Halberd of Heaven and Earth had been his steadfast companion throughout his arduous journey, always proving indomitable. To witness it sustain such damage here was entirely unexpected.

However, the damage inflicted upon the halberd was not without consequence; observing the Sword Qi weaken after Ye Haochuan’s two concerted attacks, it flickered erratically a few times before suddenly dissipating into nothingness.

A collective gasp of astonishment rippled through the onlookers; the feat of a mere Nascent Soul Peak cultivator successfully nullifying an assault from an Immortal Transformation Late Stage expert was almost unbelievable, akin to a mythical tale.

While they recognized that the young man from Half-Mountain Residence had not unleashed his full power, the outcome was still remarkably uncommon.

With this realization, they couldn't help but turn their gazes back towards the young man. To have his attack neutralized by an "ant" surely represented a significant public humiliation; they were eager to witness his reaction and how he would address the situation with Ye Haochuan.

To their surprise, the young man’s demeanor remained unfazed, as if the previous attack had never occurred, and as if he were not the one subjected to any form of humiliation.

"While your cultivation is indeed low, your combat strength is not insignificant. Possessing such innate talent, you certainly have the potential to succeed in the upcoming Disciple Selection Meeting. Why, then, would you resort to such underhanded tactics?" the young man inquired, his tone adopting an explanatory manner.

Seriously, didn’t I already state that I’m not participating in the Disciple Selection Meeting, nor am I seeking any unfair advantage?

Ye Haochuan found himself utterly exasperated by the persistent misunderstanding.

He had intended to offer an explanation, but observing the young man’s unyielding demeanor, he realized that his words would be futile, unable to sway the decision.

If fault were to be found, it lay with the absence of Half-Mountain Residence’s token; without it, such complications would surely have been avoided.

"I wish to inquire, if I were to participate in the Disciple Selection Meeting, would I have the opportunity to meet the higher-ranking members of Half-Mountain Residence?" Ye Haochuan strategically shifted his approach, posing the question.

Instead of expending more breath on the young man, he believed a change in strategy would be more effective. His primary objective was to encounter the individual with the half-black, half-white hair, after which matters would undoubtedly simplify.

"The top three competitors in the contest will be overseen by the Manor Master of Half-Mountain Residence along with several important elders. If you are seeking someone specific, you should be able to find them then," the young man stated with a neutral expression.

"Very well, I shall participate in the Disciple Selection Meeting!" Ye Haochuan made his decision.

Truthfully, he harbored no ill will towards the young man. While perhaps a bit rigid in his adherence to rules, he had not intentionally created obstacles.

His earlier intervention, after all, had been a mere test, not executed with any undue harshness.

"You may join the Disciple Selection Meeting, but you must take your place in the queue!" the young man declared icily.

Goodness, are we not already acquainted? Why the fuss over such formality?

Ye Haochuan pursed his lips and turned to survey the crowd, noticing that everyone was regarding him with peculiar expressions, subtly gesturing for him to join the line.

Ye Haochuan’s gaze swept across the assembled throng once more. Initially, he had paid little mind, considering it irrelevant to his own affairs. Now, however, a sense of bitter helplessness washed over him.

With hundreds, perhaps even thousands, of people present, and judging by the slow pace, one could only guess how long the wait would entail.

Nevertheless, faced with this situation, Ye Haochuan dared not incur the wrath of the masses. He obediently procured a numbered token and merged into the waiting crowd.

The process of queuing proved to be an exercise in profound tedium and vexation.

Individuals ahead entered the premises one by one, emerging after mere minutes before the next person was admitted. In the span of two hours, Ye Haochuan had advanced a mere twenty positions.

Gazing at the hundreds still ahead, Ye Haochuan felt on the verge of tears. A simple task of locating someone had convoluted into an extraordinarily complex ordeal.

Fortunately, the staff of Half-Mountain Residence demonstrated remarkable "dedication"; even as night descended, the registration process continued unabated.

Such perseverance eventually saw Ye Haochuan called in for registration by the close of the second day...