Chapter 46 (2/2)

Yu Wuyan flatly spoke, “Ying Xianling, you have crossed the line! As the leader of the Heavenly Sun Peak, not only have you not led by example and restrained the behaviors of your disciples, you have committed acts of wrongdoing by interfering with a life-or-death duel on the platform and attacking a disciple! As a fellow leader of one of the seven main peaks, you embarrass me!”

Yu Wuyan was a female, so her tone wasn’t strong. Yet, those who had heard could sense strong oppression in her voice. She then turned to look at the expressionless leader of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation and reprimanded, “You are the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation’s leader! Shouldn’t you be doing something right about now?!”

Silence settled in. Many people didn’t dare to breathe loudly. They hadn’t imagined that so many incidents would transpire in this simple life-or-death duel. As of right now, they didn’t even dare to speak out loud and could only cautiously watch from afar.

Maintaining that stony, zombie face, the leader of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation walked forward and announced, “Jiang Xiaofan wins.”

Ying Xianling’s face immediately darkened and picked up Ying Tianyang’s severed arm and the broken Bow Slayer. The killing intent in his eyes intensified, and he coldly spoke, “I want to know what kind of weapon was used to sever my son’s arm and to break the precious weapon!”

Yu Wuyan shook her head and retorted, “You have no right to ask!”

Ying Xianling frostily chuckled. “His movement was nimble, but he can’t hide that weapon from my eyes! There was a skull on the hilt of the sword, and the blade was black in color. Hmph! I suspect that it’s a demonic weapon!”

After he had spoken, the crowd was shaken to the core yet again. The spectators looked at Jiang Xiaofan with mixed expressions. The word “demonic” was just too alarming. On Planet Ziwei, that word was associated with “destruction.” Demons were the root of all evil.

Even Jiang Xiaofan himself was startled, and his heart skipped a beat. Could it be that the old dog had seen through him?

He was unsettled but soon relaxed. It can’t be. The Celestial Demon Sword emits no wave of energy fluctuations. Nobody can tell that it’s a demonic weapon.

The leader of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation quickly peered over and stared at Jiang Xiaofan with a twinkle of light in his eyes.

Yu Wuyan disdainfully replied, “Ying Xianling, your son lost fair and square because he was incapable. Don’t you feel ashamed of yourself by using such a poor excuse? Even I feel pity for you.”

Ying Xianling sneered, “My son is capable enough. He didn’t bully him with his Phantom Saint cultivation. Instead, he willingly allowed his cultivation to be suppressed to the Micro Realm. This was an act of grace! Yet, this black-hearted bastard pulled a dirty trick on my son! Jiang Xiaofan deserves to be killed!”

Jiang Xiaofan laughed. He held up his halberd, pointed it at Ying Xianling, and answered with contempt, “Old dog, I’ve seen many shameless people before but never one as shameless as you. This really is a first for me.”

“How presumptuous!” Ying Xianling’s expression grew somber, and another large hand grabbed at Jiang Xiaofan.

Standing in front of Jiang Xiaofan, Yu Wuyan naturally couldn’t allow him to be harmed. She blocked Ying Xianling’s large hand once again and simultaneously pulled out a brilliant, gold-colored token. It gleamed with bright, divine light.

Upon seeing the token, the color drained from Ying Xianling’s face. Even the stony-faced leader of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation was moved.

Holding firmly onto the golden token, she coolly said, “Ying Xianling, how about I ask the sect leader to come forth, suppress his cultivation to the realm of Human Emperor, and battle you with the Emperor Bell? That is also an act of grace, yes? How about it? Do you dare to accept this duel?”

Ying Xianling’s complexion instantly turned ashen. He was speechless.

Beyond the platform, many of the inner disciples nearly fainted after hearing Yu Wuyan’s proposal. The leader of the Emperor’s Heaven Sect is a powerful Mystic Immortal cultivator. The Emperor Bell is also an immortal-ranked weapon. How can Ying Xianling possibly accept this challenge?! All it takes is one strike, and he’ll be on his way to hell!

Jiang Xiaofan was inwardly giddy with joy. His vexation with Ying Xianling immediately dissipated. What a great comeback!

However, he was also daunted by the realization of Yu Wuyan’s identity. She didn’t seem as ordinary as she looked. The token in her hand clearly held a lot of power, and it was enough to keep Ying Xianling and that zombie from the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation on their toes. It was as if she really had the capability to ask the sect leader to come out.

The scene was quiet again.  Eventually, the leader of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation broke the silence, eyed Yu Wuyan, and stated, “Let me see his sword. If it’s not a demonic weapon, then I will proclaim his innocence. If it is, then….”

The leader continued no further, but everyone knew what he meant. If it was a demonic weapon, then Jiang Xiaofan’s life would be in jeopardy. Death was his only option.

Yu Wuyan furrowed her brows and turned back to glance at Jiang Xiaofan.

Knowing that he could not avoid it, Jiang Xiaofan bowed to Yu Wuyan. “Qianbei, there is no need to be concerned. I am a virtuous person and have done nothing wrong. If they want to take a look, then I, of course, will not refuse them.”

He took out the Celestial Demon Sword and courteously handed it to Yu Wuyan.

Once the sword was exposed, the crowd erupted into another frenzy. Previously, they only caught a glimpse of the sword’s light in action because of Jiang Xiaofan’s two quick strikes. Now that the sword was before their eyes, they were astounded by its appearance.

Yu Wuyan nodded in satisfaction as she took the sword and carefully inspected it. She was quite surprised as she inwardly marveled at how peerless this sword was. The only unfortunate thing was that this sword emitted zero energy fluctuation.

After the inspection, she discovered that there was nothing peculiar about the sword and nodded at Jiang Xiaofan. She then handed it to the leader of the Hall of Spiritual Cultivation who then shook his head and handed it back after another round of meticulous inspection.

“This sword is clean. It’s not a demonic weapon. Jiang Xiaofan is the victor.”

After hearing the leader of the Hall of Spiritual’s conclusion, Jiang Xiaofan breathed a sigh of relief. To be honest, he grew so nervous that he thought that he was going to die. Even though the Celestial Demon Sword didn’t emit any energy fluctuation, it was indeed once a demonic weapon. Guilty conscience rested heavily on his mind.

“Ying Xianling, well? Do you have anything more to say?”

Yu Wuyan returned the sword back to Jiang Xiaofan and turned around to look at the man standing on the opposite end of the platform.

Ying Xianling’s face turned extremely unsightly. Murderous intent raged in his eyes as he glared at Jiang Xiaofan. Without a reply, he carried the unconscious Ying Tianyang, along with the severed arm and broken saber, and shot off into the sky like a laser.