Chapter 565: Chapter 171: Who Dares Touch Her!

"What audacity!"

Jian Qiuchi remained unfazed, letting out a cold laugh, "The Celestial Ranking contest hasn’t started yet, it’s a perfect opportunity to test Shopkeeper He’s skills today!"

Yan Qingwu swiftly appeared on the Sword Discussion Platform, giving a light snort, "Shopkeeper He, you sure have some nerve. The Martial Arts Alliance has just been established, and instead of confronting the Profound Celestial Sect and the Dongyi Race, you start by attacking your own people!"

"Today it’s the Ba Mountain Sword Sect, who will it be tomorrow!"

Those words were even more potent, causing the hesitant sect leaders to feel a chill in their hearts and begin to murmur among themselves.

Just a moment ago, Shopkeeper He indeed seemed somewhat out of control.

In the heat of the argument, he hastily sought to expel the Ba Mountain Sword Sect.

If he took the same action against them without provocation, which sect could withstand such pressure?

"Sect Leader Yan, there’s no need to drive a wedge. From start to finish, all Shopkeeper He wants is to kill Chen Tang to avenge his son’s death."

"How is it reasonable to challenge someone to a fair fight on the Sword Discussion Platform and then turn around and seek revenge when they lose?"

"It’s easy for you to say, but you weren’t the one who lost a son!"

The leaders of the major sects rose, exploding into fierce argument, as an increasing number of people gathered on the Sword Discussion Platform.

The atmosphere became extremely tense, with various factions aligning themselves, and a chaotic conflict ready to erupt!

"Everyone, be quiet!"

A sudden roar pierced through the air, silencing the chaos on and around the Sword Discussion Platform in an instant!

Everyone felt a buzzing in their ears as clarity returned, and they all turned their eyes to the platform.

Yun Yifeng slowly stood, his face stern as water, and said, "Today is the Martial Arts Assembly, and you are all esteemed leaders in the Martial World, renowned figures in Jianghu. Yet now, because of an outsider, you’re ready to meet each other with knives and bloodshed, what disgrace!"

"Here’s what we’ll do."

Yun Yifeng took a deep breath and said in a deep voice, "Both parties take a step back. Chen Tang, whose identity is unclear, will be temporarily detained at Yunmeng Manor. We’ll decide once his situation is thoroughly investigated."

"This arrangement is very reasonable."

Grandmaster Yue Zhen nodded approvingly.

He wanted to spare Chen Tang to extract the Burning Wood Blade Technique, and Yun Yifeng’s arrangement was exactly to his liking.

Jiang Feng and Shen Zijing, however, frowned and exchanged worried looks.

This arrangement, though seemingly just and fair, had many potential pitfalls.

If Chen Tang were to yield and be captured, there would be numerous covert methods to deal with him.

Even making it look like a ’suicide’ would not be difficult.

Though Jian Qiuchi and Yan Qingwu had doubts, Manor Master Yun Yifeng had spoken, and as the organizer of this Martial Arts Assembly and a grandmaster, they couldn’t publicly oppose him.

At least this arrangement temporarily preserved Chen Tang’s life, and prevented an outbreak of conflict among the major sects.

Chen Tang remained silent throughout, keeping his eyes closed.

He was doing everything possible to restore his energy, repair his Divine Soul, and attempt a breakthrough!

He had cultivated to the Fourth Grade Extreme Realm, merely a catalyst away from reaching the Third Grade.

Today’s battle with He Shiyao, Chen Tang had two uncertain ace cards.

The first was a realm breakthrough.

The second was a breakthrough in the Burning Wood Saber.

Either of these ace cards, if realized, would be enough to help win this battle!

The situation was complicated, and he was caught in the vortex of the major factions. A slight misstep could lead to his total destruction.

Arguing with these people was pointless.

Only by advancing his realm to the Third Grade could he hope to preserve a sliver of life.

"I don’t agree."

At this moment, Ye Yushi suddenly spoke.

Chen Tang’s heart shook, and instinctively he opened his eyes, looking towards Ye Yushi.

After all, this was Yun Yifeng’s proposal, and even Jian Qiuchi and others had acquiesced.

However, facing pressure from a grandmaster, Ye Yushi uttered those four words!

Yun Yifeng asked, "Miss, do you not trust this old man?"

Ye Yushi replied, "I do not trust."

Everyone was astonished.

Even if one thinks this, who would dare to say it so bluntly to Yun Yifeng’s face?

"Such audacity!"

Cloud Zongshan, the chief disciple of Yunmeng Manor, seeing his master’s displeased face, immediately stepped forward and shouted, "Sect Leader Jian, your disciple is disrespectful to seniors and speaks recklessly, how can you remain indifferent?"

Ye Yushi looked at Cloud Zongshan and said, "It’s strange. Your master asked me, and I answered truthfully, how does that make me disrespectful or reckless?"

"...."

Cloud Zongshan was momentarily speechless.

"Haha!"

Jiang Feng laughed, "This girl speaks directly, much more interesting than those flatterers and yes-men."

Shopkeeper He, having calmed down, coldly snorted and said, "If Chen Tang has nothing to hide, why fear detention and investigation? If you’re not guilty, what are you anxious about?"

"Is that so?"

Ye Yushi said, "There were rumors in Jianghu that the Drunken Eight Immortals are poisonous and that the Drunken Immortal Tower has been conspiring with the Dongyi Race and the Profound Celestial Sect, scheming to seize the Martial Arts Alliance Leader’s position. I suggest that Manor Master Yun investigate and detain Shopkeeper He and the Drunken Elder together." 𝒻𝓇𝑒𝘦𝘸𝑒𝒷𝓃ℴ𝑣𝘦𝑙.𝒸ℴ𝘮

"What nonsense are you spouting!" Shopkeeper He’s face darkened, and he shouted fiercely.

Ye Yushi blandly said, "If Shopkeeper He has nothing to hide, why fear detention and investigation? If you’re not guilty, what are you anxious about?"

Those present all shared a knowing smile at these words.

It was long known that the Jade Flute Fairy’s flute and sword skills were unmatched, but who knew her words could be so sharp.

"Sect Leader Jian, will you allow her to cause such mischief?"

Yun Yifeng said expressionlessly, "If you can’t control your disciple, perhaps I should teach her a lesson."

His words were said lightly, but everyone could tell Yun Yifeng was angry!

Shen Zijing said, "Manor Master Yun, a few words from a youngster, why take it to heart?"

"You are mistaken."

Yu Qingfeng said, "Jianghu is perilous and words can bring disaster. If she isn’t taught a lesson now, it may lead to a grave mistake in the future!"

Isle Master Yan Yang nodded, "This is for her own good."

Jian Qiuchi cupped his hands toward the grandmasters on the platform, saying, "You are all grandmasters, if you want to take action, I naturally can’t stop you. However, I must say this in advance."

After a slight pause, Jian Qiuchi continued, "I can’t protect her, but there is someone who can, so it’s best not to target her."

She was honestly advising them, but how could the grandmasters on the stage be persuaded by this?

Thousands of Martial World peers were watching; if they backed down because of Jian Qiuchi’s words, how would they continue in Jianghu?

"Oh?"

Yun Yifeng coldly laughed, "For a Beiqian person, disregarding right and wrong, arguing with an old man; today, no one can protect her!"

With that, Yun Yifeng was about to make his move.

"Oh, is that so?"

At that moment, a voice came from the back of the crowd.

Everyone turned to look, only to see hundreds of Sword Pavilion Martial Artists march in, clad in black uniforms, exuding a murderous aura, with bloodstains all over them as if just back from battle.

Leading them was a middle-aged man in a dark robe, wielding a long sword at his waist, with a resolute face, a high nose bridge, sharp eyes, exuding a powerful aura of blood and iron.

The newcomer was none other than Ye Xuan!

"Ah!"

"Sword Pavilion’s here!"

"It’s Marshal Xuan!"

An uproar of exclamation came from the crowd.

Ye Xuan glanced around, then fixed his eyes on Yun Yifeng and the others on the platform, slowly saying, "Let me see who dares to touch my daughter, Ye Xuan’s daughter!"

This declaration sent everyone into shock, with the entire crowd in an uproar!