A Slap

"You brat, how dare you be so arrogant! The Supreme Heaven will surely teach you a lesson!"

Chen Yao was furious and raised her hand to suppress Hua Qiang.

Huo Cangliang frowned, and with a flash, appeared in front of Hua Qiang, blocking Chen Yao.

"Your Excellency Chen, the outcome of this matter has been decided and the conclusion has been reached. I hope Your Excellency Chen will consider your status and refrain from making trouble here."

When Chen Yao saw Huo Cangliang blocking her way, she became even more furious.

Gritting his teeth, he said, "Sect Master Huo, step aside! The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Realm will definitely discipline this scoundrel properly. How dare he be so disrespectful to his elders and not put the Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Realm in his eyes!"

"Let me tell you, if Tian doesn't teach this scoundrel a lesson, then the Azure Cloud Sect will either have him or me, or it will be either him or me!"

Holy crap!

The disciples present, including the elders and deacons, were all dumbfounded.

What's this for?

Is this a coup d'état?

"It's either him or me, it's either me or him. This forces the Sect Master to make a choice: choose a disciple or stand on the side of the Supreme Elder."

The sect's three Supreme Elders are like three pillars of stability!

With great strength, they can deter the surrounding villains and contend with the old monsters of other sects. They are the foundation of a sect. If one of them is taken away, the sect will suffer Yuan Qi!

However, for some reason, everyone secretly hoped that the Sect Master would side with Hua Qiang, since the Supreme Lord's reputation wasn't very good.

Huo Cangliang's face was frighteningly gloomy. He angrily said, "Chen Taishang, you have gone too far. What does this say about Sect Master?"

Do you deserve your current status?

Chen Yao snorted coldly, her attitude arrogant.

Hua Qiang felt a little touched when he saw Huo Cangliang stand up to Chen Yao on his behalf.

This Sect Master, his own cheap master, uh, his future father-in-law, still has some principles.

He clasped his right fist tightly over his left fist and respectfully bowed to Sect Master Huo Cangliang.

Lang Shengyu said, "Master, this matter was all caused by your disciple. Since the trouble was caused by your disciple, it is only right that your disciple should properly resolve it."

Please calm down and rest for a moment. With a little effort, I will surely provide you with a wonderful show.

Huo Cangliang's gaze was fixed on Hua Qiang, his eyes filled with complex and unfathomable emotions, like a deep, dark pool that was impossible to fathom.

He secretly channeled his Spiritual Power, attempting to probe just how profound and unfathomable Hua Qiang Qiangru's strength had become, but he found nothing.

Hua Qiang was shrouded in a mysterious mist, which isolated him from all his senses and detection.

At this moment, Huo Qingtong also parted her lips slightly and said softly, "Father, please agree to Hua Qiang's request."

He has always acted with composure and meticulousness, and would never fight a battle he couldn't win; you can rest assured.

Her cheeks flushed slightly, and her gaze lingered on Hua Qiang for a moment before shyly looking away.

After all, in front of so many people, her relationship with Hua Qiang had not yet been revealed. If she were to call him "husband" directly, it would inevitably make her seem too presumptuous and frivolous, and attract criticism.

Huo Cangliang nodded slightly and said in a deep voice, "Alright, Qiang'er, you must be careful."

If you sense that the situation is not good, do not be reckless and retreat immediately.

"As your teacher, I will ensure you suffer no harm."

Chen Yao overheard the conversation between the master and disciple clearly. Her chest heaved violently, like surging waves, and her anger seemed about to burst her chest.

"No wonder Huo Cangliang so openly protected him; it turns out they're master and disciple. Humph!"

Her gaze involuntarily wandered over Hua Qiang, only then realizing that the young man in front of her was truly exceptionally handsome.

With sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes, and an imposing presence, his exquisite features are like a work of art meticulously sculpted by heaven, exuding a unique and captivating charm.

"If I had known earlier that this kid was so incredibly handsome, why would I have impulsively jumped out and stood up for him? What a foolish move!"

Chen Yao was filled with regret and thought to herself.

The best course of action is to secretly and gradually subdue him, making him willingly serve me.

Compared to him, the Tie Futu was worlds apart. Apart from his barely passable skills in bed, he was utterly incompetent in every other aspect.

Hua Qiang was unaware of the turmoil in Chen Yao's heart; otherwise, he would definitely have gone to the side to vomit.

Holy crap, how many old monsters are there?

They actually started to tease him.

Imagine, a vibrant young man in the prime of his life sleeping with an old woman who's like a vixen, making love...

Just thinking about it gives me Jipi.

Oh dear, I can't say anymore, or I'll get aroused myself.

Unaware of his presence, he gracefully extended his right hand slightly forward, the movement elegant and natural, exuding an innate confidence and composure.

A faint smile played on his lips, his eyes revealing a hint of unruliness and provocation. "Supreme Elder, weren't you eager to teach me a lesson?"

"Now is the perfect time for you to make your move, please!"

"Don't hesitate!"

This seemingly casual remark was like an incredibly sharp blade, Ground Spikes straight into Chen Yao's heart and instantly igniting the anger that had been burning within her for so long.

"Damn it! How dare this brat provoke me so arrogantly!" Chen Yao cursed inwardly.

The anger had just subsided slightly, but now it was as if a bucket of boiling oil had been poured on it, causing it to burn even more fiercely and instantly increase more than tenfold.

"First, I'll beat him into submission, then I'll slowly win him over, and finally I'll make him completely fall into my arms and be 'slept' into by me!"

Chen Yao had already sketched out a "blueprint" for conquering Hua Qiang in her mind.

With this thought in mind, Chen Yao did not hesitate for a moment. She suddenly raised her slender, fair hand and swiftly grabbed at Hua Qiang.

This seemingly casual grab actually contained the profound Spiritual Power she had cultivated for many years. The powerful force swept through the air, causing the surrounding space to slightly distort and deform, as if the entire world had turned red.

However, just as that fierce claw that could change the color of heaven and earth was about to touch Hua Qiang, a strange emotion arose.

Hua Qiang's figure vanished without a trace, like a ghostly phantom, after a slight sway in place.

Chen Yao felt a blur before her eyes, followed by a sharp "slap" sound, a clear and loud slap.

The sound was like a thunderclap, exploding in the silent field and instantly spreading to every corner.

This sudden turn of events left everyone stunned and frozen in place, the entire venue instantly falling into a deathly silence.

Everyone stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief, as if their brains had stopped working at that moment.

"What... what's going on? What exactly happened? Did I miss something amazing?"

The crowd exchanged bewildered glances, their hearts filled with doubt and shock.

No one could understand what happened in that split second, or why the arrogant Supreme Elder Chen Yao was slapped in the face by Hua Qiang in public.

Chen Yao was struck dumb, her hand still in the grasping position, frozen in mid-air.

She slowly withdrew her hand, gently stroking her slightly swollen cheek like a puppet. The shock in her heart was like a surging tide, crashing against her soul wave after wave.

"I... I actually got slapped by him? How is that possible?" Chen Yao's eyes were filled with confusion and bewilderment.

She simply couldn't believe that she, with her esteemed position and formidable strength within the sect, had been so easily humiliated in front of everyone by a mere junior disciple.