This Sword Cultivator is Somewhat Dependable-Chapter 800 - 60: A One-Man Challenge to His Peers

"What did you just say?" Ying Jun shouted on the spot, unable to bear such words.

"I said I, Qing Ge, can sweep away my peers, invincible in the same realm," Lu Qingshan said slowly.

Ying Jun’s face became even more furious.

"Fine, I will make sure everyone hears this," Fei Yi finally couldn’t hold back, shouting, "I hope you don’t regret today’s words, and don’t retract them later!"

"Regret? You’re thinking too much. If you dare challenge me, that’s just courting death. I just fear you won’t have the courage to act," Lu Qingshan mocked.

"We’ll see!" Ying Jun flung his sleeve and said to Fei Yi, "Let’s go."

Fei Yi nodded but couldn’t help but take a final look at Lu Qingshan as they left, seemingly trying to figure out where his confidence came from.

Lu Qingshan stood firm, "Not seeing you off."

...

After the two left the residence.

The Ying Jun who had appeared extremely impulsive and brainless in front of Lu Qingshan now regained his composure, with no trace of his earlier frivolous attitude.

He said in a deep voice, "I can’t believe he’s so arrogant, making such a provocative declaration against all the young people in the Royal City."

"Indeed, if he hadn’t said those words, we would have only needed to stir up some trouble against him. But now that he’s said it, we won’t need to exert much effort at all. Simply spreading his own words will ensure trouble comes knocking at his door in waves," Fei Yi agreed.

"Is he hiding some deeper intent or just that stupid?" Ying Jun frowned. "We went to such lengths to provoke him, but before we could even make our move, he spouted such arrogant nonsense."

His attitude in front of Lu Qingshan, showcasing an easily angered and arrogant demeanor, was entirely intentional.

He and Fei Yi had deliberately played different roles just to see which one Lu Qingshan would respond to more and plan accordingly.

Unexpectedly, they actually got irritated themselves.

This "Qing Ge" displayed a level of dominance and arrogance beyond their imagination.

"Who cares if he has deeper intentions or is just brain-dead? The fact remains he spoke arrogantly. Let’s report this to the Demon Lord Hong Lie and spread the news around the Royal City," Fei Yi said with a thoughtful look, finally making a decision.

...

Hong Lie Demon Lord’s residence.

"Did he really say that?" Ying Lie asked in a deep, raspy voice, looking at Ying Jun and Fei Yi.

"Absolutely," Ying Jun nodded affirmatively.

Ying Lie stroked his chin, a hint of suspicion flashing in his eyes.

"Father, what do you think his intention is?" Ying Jun couldn’t help but ask.

He still couldn’t understand.

From any perspective, "Qing Ge" had no reason to do such a thing.

Offending all the young people in the Royal City brought him no benefit whatsoever.

"Since he wants to challenge his peers and establish his ’reputation,’ as his brother-in-law, I naturally have to help him ..." Ying Lie paused, then suddenly laughed.

His gaze was very cold.

Ying Lie wasn’t afraid of making a scene; it was even what he wanted—this way, it wouldn’t be seen as him starting trouble, but as Qing Ge’s own doing.

Afterwards, even if someone sought accountability, they couldn’t blame him.

As for "Qing Ge" sweeping his peers and establishing an invincible reputation?

Impossible.

Half of it was his underestimation of "Qing Ge," the other half was the hidden talents in Jian Luo King City.

In such a place, who dared declare themselves invincible?

Not even within the same generation.

...

This matter quickly escalated.

Lu Qingshan’s arrogant words spread, within less than a day, like a hurricane sweeping through the entire Royal City, causing a huge uproar and inciting public anger.

A massive storm was ignited.

At that moment, not only those under Demon Lord Hong Lie who were intent on causing trouble or those families who had unsuccessfully proposed marriage to Shi Wu Demon Venerable, but even many unrelated Demons were furious.

"Have you heard? That son-in-law taken in by Shi Wu Demon Venerable made arrogant claims about surpassing his peers, sweeping through the same realm, challenging everyone in the Royal City, saying he’d kill anyone who came after him!"

"Damn it, I can’t stand it. If I weren’t way older, I’d personally visit and openly kill him!"

"Who gave him the courage to say such things, a bumpkin from the Sen Luo King Realm?"

"Who does he think he is?"

People of Jian Luo King City always looked down on the other twenty-seven King Realms with inexplicable superiority.

Now, a ’bumpkin’ dared to come to Jian Luo King City, not just to humbly dwell but arrogantly act out—who could tolerate that?

Revolt!

The people under Demon Lord Hong Lie didn’t need to embellish Lu Qingshan’s words; just repeating his arrogant claims was enough to ignite everyone’s fury.

"Our Jian Luo King City is filled with geniuses, any one of them could take him down!" someone shouted. "Where are the peers from the Jian Luo King’s line? Get out here and put him in his place!"

"Exactly, such an arrogant character, coming to our Jian Luo King City as a son-in-law and still daring to confront us!"

"Ignorant of the heights of heaven and depths of Earth!"

"I think he’s just trying to attract attention. As the Demon Lord’s son and Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s son-in-law, even if we go after him, we can only teach him a lesson without directly killing him. That’s why he’s so fearlessly high-profile!"

One stone stirred up a thousand waves, causing various theories and speculations.

The external momentum grew increasingly fierce; the turmoil was not just adding fuel to the fire—it was like blasting a volcano.

Some looked down on him, some watched from the sidelines, and some enjoyed the spectacle.

But most had their anger riled up.

Especially those young people of the Royal Family who always considered themselves orthodox—they were all burning with rage, battle intent surging.

The news reached the various Demon Venerables’ residences in the Royal City.

"Ao Ren Demon Venerable sure has a brave son," some Demon Venerables even commented.

This made those who saw Lu Qingshan’s behavior as attention-seeking even angrier.

Shi Wu Demon Venerable’s residence.

"Challenging all peers in the Royal City alone..." Shi Wu Demon Venerable also received the news, murmuring, his gaze deep and shadowy, dwelling on something unclear.

"Such a big commotion."

After a long while, he suddenly laughed.

"Did I have the insight to recognize the gem in the sand?"

"This is quite exciting," Shi Wu Demon Venerable finally said, "I’m curious to see how far this good son-in-law can go, and for what reason."

There must be a reason behind such bold moves.

"Qing Ge" couldn’t possibly be doing this just to offend all the young people of the Royal City and attract a wave of hatred, right?

As for why "Qing Ge" acted in such a manner, it would depend on the ensuing development.

At least for now, Shi Wu Demon Venerable couldn’t see through his intentions.

....

"Lord, we’ve arrived," Yu Luo followed behind Lu Qingshan, speaking cautiously.

Lu Qingshan nodded slightly.

He didn’t care about the intense storm he’d stirred up. ƒreewebηoveℓ.com

The fire hadn’t reached its peak yet.

Let the "bullet" fly a bit longer.

As for now...

Lu Qingshan raised his head.

This was a huge mansion, with towering, grand gates, and two slightly smaller War Beast statues at the entrance, making the mansion appear magnificent.

"Who are you? Do you have a visit post?" The guards at the mansion noticed Lu Qingshan stopping at the gate and stepped forward to ask.

"Lord Qing Ge is here to visit Miss Mingyue," Yu Luo stepped up and said.

Above the mansion’s entrance, a huge plaque bore three prominent Demon Race characters.

"Mingyue Residence."