novelhk Chapter 4 The Prison Sect Master? When did he arrive?
Chapter 4 The Prison Sect Master? When did he arrive?
On the stone platform, Yun Leng, whose voice was cut off, had already figured out how to keep Xiao Yan after listening to Ge Ye's report.
But the sudden change in the situation on the square made his expression change drastically. Nalan Yanran, who had already been defeated, suddenly tried to slit her throat, and the long sword was about to cut through her delicate neck!
Although he wanted to stop her, he was too far away and Nalan Yanran was too fast. He couldn't react in time and could only watch helplessly as the sword in her hand got closer and closer to her neck.
At the critical moment, Xiao Yan personally caught that sword.
"The three-year agreement has ended. I have no interest in taking you as a servant, so you don't need to do anything foolish to protect the reputation of the Yunlan Sect."
Xiao Yan smiled helplessly, and azure flames leaped from his fingertips, burning the letter of divorce to ashes.
"As you know, that agreement wasn't really that binding."
"What I said three years ago, I will repeat today." Xiao Yan's clear voice resounded throughout the entire square.
"Nalan Yanran, from now on you and I will have nothing to do with each other. You are free. Congratulations."
Seeing Xiao Yan, who was clearly much more relaxed, Yun Congxin also smiled from the bottom of her heart. It was truly rare for a teenager to be so able to distinguish right from wrong and prioritize things.
In contrast, Nalan Yanran caused trouble three years ago, bringing shame to the Yunlan Sect as well, and has shown no improvement since.
As the young sect leader of the Yunlan Sect, after the duel you said something about slitting your throat for the sake of the Yunlan Sect's reputation. Isn't that just making enemies for the Yunlan Sect?
Well, you've certainly lived up to your reputation, but how should this be accounted for? The young sect leader of the Yunlan Sect was forced to his death by a three-year agreement to become a slave, all for the sake of the Yunlan Sect's reputation. Does that mean he was forced to his death by Xiao Yan?
A disciple who had lived in the Yunlan Sect for over a decade, the young sect leader of the Yunlan Sect! In the end, she actually wanted to commit suicide! Where is the face of the Yunlan Sect? Where is the dignity of the Yunlan Sect?
If that's the case, the three-year agreement will be blown out of proportion, and the Yunlan Sect will truly be locked in a life-or-death struggle with Xiao Yan, this chosen one who is half a step into the author realm.
Fortunately, Xiao Yan performed steadily, and his passive skill was triggered precisely at the right moment. Just as the sword energy was about to draw blood on Nalan Yanran's neck, he managed to stop it with great difficulty.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the show is over. Now it's time to go home."
Watching Xiao Yan smile at the old guys on the giant tree, then retract the Xuan Heavy Ruler and prepare to leave, Yun Congxin took a deep breath.
He knew that the three-year agreement was coming to an end, and if he didn't want the Yunlan Sect to follow the same path of destruction, then he should prepare to make his appearance.
"Mr. Xiao Yan, please wait a moment. My Yunlan Sect has some matters that require your personal verification..."
On the stone platform, Yun Leng's voice echoed throughout the square. Although he tried his best to appear businesslike, he couldn't help but emphasize the words "Mr. Xiao Yan" very heavily.
"Does Yunling intend to forcibly keep the other person here just because he lost the competition?"
Upon hearing this, Jia Xingtian, who had already stood up, immediately sat back down, revealing a smile of anticipation, seemingly plotting something.
"Oh? Is that so? Why don't you tell me about it first?"
Yun Congxin knew it was time for him to step onto the stage. He no longer concealed his aura and walked unhurriedly (he was afraid of falling) through the void to Xiao Yan's side, putting on the air of a detached and aloof master.
"Old...Old Sect Master?" Yun Leng jumped up in fright. He quickly bowed to Yun Congxin and said respectfully, "Old Sect Master, weren't you in seclusion for life-and-death cultivation? This..."
"What? Do I need to inform you when I emerge from seclusion?"
Yun Congxin revealed a half-smile, which frightened Yun Leng so much that she broke out in a cold sweat.
"No...I wouldn't dare..."
Yun Leng's knees buckled, and he immediately knelt down, prostrating himself on the ground and feigning a wronged expression. But Yun Congxin wouldn't listen to his excuses. With a flick of his sleeve, Yun Congxin asked sternly, "You still know you dare not? Let the juniors handle their own affairs. This ostentatious display of humiliation—do you think my Yunlan Sect's reputation is too clean, and you need to smear some dirt on it?!"
Yun Leng's forehead was pressed tightly against the floor, cold sweat pouring down his face, and he dared not utter another word.
Seeing that Yun Leng had finally behaved himself, Yun Congxin stopped looking at him and instead turned his gaze to Jia Xingtian and the others on the giant tree.
"Why did you old folks all get invited to this nonsense from the younger generation?"
Yun Congxin spoke, setting the tone for this grand three-year agreement.
Ultimately, what happened was just a friendly spar between the younger generation. It was indeed shameful for the young sect leader of Yunlan Sect to lose to a rogue cultivator, but for the older generation to bully and forcefully keep Xiao Yan there was more than just shameful.
That would mean losing both face and dignity, and being humiliated and disgraced.
"It's not just us, there's another one over there." Jia Xingtian chuckled and went straight to the question he was most interested in, "Judging from your appearance, have you advanced to the Dou Zong level?"
Nonsense, look at how I'm standing on the void, what other possibility is there besides a Dou Zong?
Yun Congxin waved his hand, saying without batting an eye, "Just a fluke."
Lucky Guy: ?
"Hai Bodong? You're still alive. I heard you were killed by Queen Medusa, and I was planning to avenge you after I came out of seclusion..." After stealing the lucky guy's catchphrase, Yun Cong felt refreshed. He looked at Hai Bodong, who was an old acquaintance of Yunshan.
Back when they were young, the two met a powerful Dou Wang for the first time and jumped for joy in each other's arms. They had a history of embarrassing moments together.
Unlike the original Yunlan Sect, where Yunshan was only awakened by Yunling when the two sides were locked in a desperate struggle, Hai Bodong and Yunshan were already on the verge of war, with no time for even a chance to catch up. Yun Congxin's early appearance shattered this prospect of armed conflict, leaving only the joy of old friends reuniting.
"Hehe, you're not dead yet, how could I possibly be?" Hai Bodong chuckled, immediately launching into revealing Yunshan's secrets. "We can catch up later, your Grand Elder is still holding back some things..."
"Sigh, what a disgrace! Even you, old man, are exposing my shortcomings... Oh well, I'll deal with the matter at hand first."
Yun Congxin sighed, turned to look at Xiao Yan, and said with a smile, "Don't be nervous, don't be nervous, I mean you no harm. You are Xiao Yan?"
Xiao Yan, his whole body tense, clasped his hands in greeting and said, "This humble one, Xiao Yan, greets Sect Master Yunshan."
"Haha, good! Your demeanor is indeed extraordinary; you are a force to be reckoned with." Yun Congxin said with a smile.
"The younger generation's agreement has caused such a commotion among the old guys! Nearly a thousand Yunlan Sect disciples are watching, and seniors from the Jia Ma Empire are gathered here. Everywhere you look, you see Nalan Yanran's fellow disciples and old friends. They all hope you lose, and not a single person cheers for you. It's truly a world of enemies. Don't you feel nervous?" Yun Congxin asked.
"It's alright." Xiao Yan scratched his head and said with a smile, "I want to win to wash away the shame of three years ago, not for them."
"Hmm, determined and exceptionally talented, he's quite a character!" Yun Congxin nodded in satisfaction.
"But to turn things this way is somewhat like bullying the weak. My Yunlan Sect has always upheld justice, and such behavior is despicable. On behalf of the Yunlan Sect, I apologize to you, young friend."
These words caused an uproar in the room!