Chapter 2441: Chapter 83: Could It Be That I Lost?

Tu Anli, a True Man of the Age, was rendered speechless by Jiang Wang’s fierce rebuke.

Murderous intent surged within him, yet he dared not truly attack Jiang Wang.

Indeed, a True Man cannot be easily insulted, but what dignity and nobility hold the Hegemonic Duchies?

The Sword Pavilion is not an organization that hides in the shadows like Equality Country; it has a home and a foundation, its mountain gate standing strong for thirty thousand years.

No matter how vast the world, Tu Anli, the Heartless Sword Master, can go anywhere, but the Sword Pavilion cannot follow him.

Still, as the saying goes – when facing the Marquis Wu’an of Qi Country, the Sword Pavilion must abide by standards and reason.

But speaking of standards, Jiang Wang and Sikong Jingxiao competed fairly, yet Sikong Jingxiao’s mentor suddenly intervened, assuming a high-handed posture to lecture others. What kind of standard is this?

Tu Anli was left speechless, and no one on the entire mountain platform square qualified to speak again.

Everyone has the right to represent themselves, everyone can stake their own honor as a wager. In the imposing Sword Pavilion, there is certainly no shortage of fearless individuals.

But who can represent the Sword Pavilion at this moment and tell the Marquis Wu’an of the Great Qi Empire, "We take on all comers"?

The ruling authority of the vast Da Xia Imperial Court is not far from here!

Little Chu Yao gazed at his mentor’s back, feeling that this dignified figure, stood taller than Tianmu Mountain itself!

At this moment, a gentle voice seemed to return from beyond the heavens. Calm and unwavering, yet hiding divine might—

"Our Sword Pavilion has stood tall in the Southern Territory for thirty thousand years, not by enduring disgrace."

No figure appeared, the voice not loud, yet each word fell clearly, continuing over immeasurable time and space.

"Though the state may be large, those who love battle will perish. Qi Country extinguishes Yang and attacks Xia, fights constantly, believing none can match them? Jiang Wuan, if you come to pay respects, the Sword Pavilion welcomes you. If you come to attack, the Sword Pavilion also welcomes you. If you can persuade Jiang Shu, feel free to lead an army south and see if this old sect, stranded on arid mountains and abandoned by the world, truly has no backbone."

The entire All Beings Sword Pavilion Square erupted momentarily.

The Sword Pavilion disciples present instinctively raised their heads and puffed their chests. Indeed, although Qi Country is imposing, has the Sword Pavilion, standing in the world for so many years, ever feared anyone?

The ability to speak up for Tu Anli in such circumstances, with such confidence in their words, it was very clear whose voice it was.

Faced with such an existence, would Jiang Wang still dare to act arrogantly?

Bai Yuxia clenched his teeth, striving to stand more stably. Though unable to advance, he refused to retreat.

And at this moment, Jiang Wang had already shifted his gaze from Tu Anli, looking up at the sky, bowing towards the direction of the voice: "May I ask if it is the Pavilion Master of Sword Pavilion in person?"

Shortly, a response came from the sky: "I am Si Yu’an, Marquis Wuan, do you have guidance for me?"

Indeed it was the current Pavilion Master of Sword Pavilion, Si Yu’an!

A renowned Yan Dao Expert!

"I dare not." Jiang Wang maintained his bowing posture, his tone modest: "I have been rather impolite today."

Sword Pavilion disciple Tang Jiming couldn’t help but twitch his mouth. Just now, he was indeed intimidated by this troublesome Marquis Wu’an, assuming him to be exceptionally fierce and unruly. Now conversing with the Pavilion Master, hasn’t he become utterly compliant? Such consistency would merit some respect. The inconsistency only reveals hollow bravado.

But in the next moment, he saw the person named Jiang Wang suddenly stand tall, like a sword radiating glory! Facing the sky, he dared to show sharpness: "May I ask Pavilion Master, in your gracious presence today, do you intend to discuss combat, or reason?"

The entire audience fell silent, only Si Yu’an’s voice breaking the silence: "Discussing combat, or reason, either would suffice."

"If you wish to discuss combat, then kill me, Jiang Wang, now! Jiang Wang is merely twenty-one, his cultivation just God Arrives, to be killed by a True Man or even a True Monarch would be considered heroic." Jiang Wang stepped forward leisurely, facing the entire Sword Pavilion on the mountain platform square, confronting the True Monarch of the Age, without a hint of fear.

Standing tall with his voice clear: "If the Qi Country army cannot level Tianmu Peak within three months, consider me dying in vain!"

He glanced around, his gaze sharp as a sword, seemingly piercing the souls of everyone he met eyes with: "The former Da Xia Empire, with its vast territory, strong ones like clouds, and an army of millions, did not withstand three months, I wonder if you Sword Pavilion can?"

The mountain platform square was silent, everyone quiet.

Only Jiang Wang walked alone, speaking alone.

With his hand resting on the sword at his waist, gazing at the one beyond heavens, speaking to the high, distant, and unknown Pavilion Master of Sword Pavilion: "If you wish to reason... I came to pay respects and challenge respectfully and have not been impolite once. Sikong Jingxiao, relying on his cultivation, insulted my friend, and so I wish to compete with him."

"I, Jiang Wang, am twenty-one years old this year, your sect’s Sikong Jingxiao is thirty-six. He has been God Arrives for seven years, while this year I have just attained Golden Frame and Jade Marrow. Our duel, can it be considered me bullying him? The time, the location, the people; from any aspect, this battle cannot be deemed unfair to Sikong Jingxiao!"

Upon these words, he raised his hand to point at Tu Anli: "But now, with victory yet undecided, our swords still in hand. This sword master wishes to press upon me!"

With what does he press upon me?

Is it because Qi Country lacks a True Man of the Age?

Even here in South Xia, there’s Governor of Nanxia Su Guanying, and Military Supervisor Shi Mingcheng, why doesn’t he seek them out?

If these two are insufficient, the murderer is my elder, Linzi’s master of technique is my friend, I am a frequent guest at the Crushing City Marquis Mansion, and I regularly attend the Political Affairs Hall. May I ask Heartless Sword Master, whom does he wish to challenge!?"