"You... It seems there's no way we can discuss this pleasantly this time?" Ma Qing's face turned livid when he saw how serious I was. If a fight really broke out in the main hall, he would have nowhere to hide. That was the situation. However, since he knew I was bold enough to stand up to We Donglin of Qingyu Temple, he naturally wouldn't have come unprepared.
Sure enough, as Ma Qing spoke, the auras of several elders, including Ma Weidong, had already advanced to the main hall. They actually looked ready to match my ruthlessness with their own.
"Conversation is built on equality. Does this look like a proper conversation to you, Householder Ma?" I glanced to either side, then let my sleeves billow in the wind, making it clear that threats were completely useless against me.
Ma Qing let out a cold snort.
"Both junior brothers, please stop. This is the main hall of Yunma Temple. If there's any conflict, none of us will be able to leave Tianjing Gate."
At that moment, an aura rapidly advanced, and the speaker's voice enveloped the entire hall. In the blink of an eye, she appeared at the entrance. "Junior Brother Ma, have you really thought this through? Do you understand the Temple Master's intentions? Your stubborn self-righteousness will likely bring no good fortune to Yunma Temple. If something happens, the entire Yunma Temple may have to be buried with you. And Junior Brother Yun, you should think this through as well. You're young, with boundless prospects. Are you really going to ruin your wonderful future over this one clash?"
I gave a mocking laugh, then drifted away from my original position and formed a triangular stance with Ma Qing and the newcomer. Only then did I get a clear