Deterring the Three Great Sects

[Ding]

[Quest Complete: Kill Luan Xiong]

[Reward Host: 2000 Comprehension]

The system's voice sounded.

Ye Kang remained motionless, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

Holy crap!

One shot!

This is too overpowered!

Is this the true value of Innate Martial Arts!

Ye Kang secretly swallowed a mouthful of saliva.

No wonder Li Jingming felt he could dominate the martial world after obtaining the Hundred Flowers Sword Finger. Its power was indeed incomparable to ordinary martial arts techniques.

Ye Kang had only intended to test its power, but he hadn't expected to directly dismember Luan Xiong.

Since I've already one-shotted him, I have to maintain this facade.

The corner of his mouth quirked up. Without even looking at the corpse on the ground, he walked straight towards his scabbard.

His face was as calm as still water, projecting an air of effortless nonchalance.

At this moment, the disciples of the Giant Wolf Gang finally reacted from their shock.

Their leader, their Gang Master, had been instantly reduced to pieces!

"Gang Master!!!"

"Villain, don't run! I'll have your life!"

"Corrupt official! Give me back my father's life!"

Simultaneously, at least a dozen people leaped onto the Sword Discussion Platform, charging at Ye Kang without regard for their own safety.

Ye Kang was also speechless.

I've become a corrupt official now?

I'm not even an official!

However, Ye Kang would never show mercy to those who dared to draw their swords against him.

The Hundred Flowers Sword Finger was activated again.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Pink sword energy weaved through the crowd, precisely piercing their necks like cutting grass. Ye Kang didn't even turn his head; over a dozen corpses already lay on the Sword Discussion Platform.

"Stop all of you!"

Abbess Zixuan, seeing this, quickly stopped the remaining people.

In truth, there weren't many left. The Giant Wolf Gang had only brought a little over thirty people in total. After this wave of slaughter, only a dozen or so of the weakest disciples who hadn't managed to jump onto the Sword Discussion Platform survived, escaping with their lives.

Abbess Zixuan and Zheng Jiantong were sweating profusely. They weren't foolish; if Ye Kang could instantly kill Luan Xiong, he could instantly kill them too. Rushing forward would be suicide.

They dared not make a move, but Ye Kang was different.

He had already planned to kill Luan Xiong, but he hadn't expected these people to dare charge at him. In that case, he couldn't just let it go.

He turned and glared at the assembled martial artists, unleashing his half-step Innate aura, which made everyone's hearts palpitate.

"Life and death are disregarded on the Sword Discussion Platform, you said it yourselves. What, are you planning to attack me all at once?"

Ye Kang's extremely cold voice pierced through the entire martial arts gathering.

Abbess Zixuan and Zheng Jiantong quickly came forward to apologize.

"Lord Ye, please see reason! This is because the Giant Wolf Gang disciples were momentarily agitated by the death of their Gang Master, which led them to attack. It has nothing to do with us!"

Zheng Jiantong also added, "Lord Ye's martial arts are peerless. Our Giant Sword Sect has no intention of being your enemy!"

In essence, they were both trying to distance their own sects from the incident.

Ye Kang let out a cold laugh.

"Since you came together to invite me for a sword discussion, you are all in this together. I will report today's events to the Imperial City Department upon my return, and it wouldn't be impossible for me to lead troops to destroy your three major sects!"

At these words, Abbess Zixuan and Zheng Jiantong were stunned.

"Lord Ye, things will absolutely not escalate to this point!"

"That's right, my Lord. I, Zheng Jiantong, truly wish to befriend you. Here is ten thousand taels of silver notes, please accept it!"

Zheng Jiantong, being perceptive, directly produced a stack of silver notes.

Ye Kang continued to sneer, "A mere ten thousand taels, and you wish to be friends?"

Upon hearing this, Zheng Jiantong's face twitched.

This bastard, he's extorting me!

He could only look to the junior disciples and nephews behind him.

Everyone pooled their money, taking out all the silver they had.

"Lord, we have five thousand taels left. This is all we have, truly, there's nothing more!"

Seeing this, Abbess Zixuan immediately signaled to the disciples behind her.

Soon, she also held a stack of banknotes and said, "Lord Ye, we from the Purple Haze Sect were in a hurry and only have eight thousand taels with us. Please don't think too little of it, Lord."

Ye Kang took the banknotes and immediately smiled.

"As expected of a great hero, you're very understanding. This matter is concluded for today. We'll meet again if fate allows."

With that, Ye Kang left directly.

Zhou Ying quickly chased after him, her eyes full of admiration.

"Lord Ye! You're so amazing!"

Ye Kang also laughed heartily, "Low-key, low-key. Here, take this. Everyone gets a share."

"Two thousand taels! That's too much, I can't accept it!"

"It's nothing. Money is just a number to me. If you feel it's too much, give one thousand taels of it to Qiu Niang at the Drunken Spring House. She contributed quite a bit this time and deserves a share."

"Don't worry, Lord Ye! I'll definitely deliver it!"

Meanwhile.

Watching Ye Kang's departing back, the martial artists from the three major sects finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"We'll meet again if fate allows? I'll meet your grandma's leg!"

Zheng Jiantong cursed inwardly and left directly with his disciples.

There was no choice. They had no money left on them and could only return to their sects.

Abbess Zixuan could only sigh as she looked at the weeping disciples of the Giant Wolf Gang.

The three major sects had truly kicked an iron plate this time. It was already a great fortune that the Purple Haze Sect could resolve the disaster by losing money.

Forget it, forget it, let's return to the mountain gate.

The martial artists scattered, leaving only a pool of blood.

At the same time, this news was spread by those with intentions. Within a few days, the story of Ye Kang single-handedly deterring the three major sects had spread throughout Jiangping Prefecture.

Meanwhile, Ye Kang had already led his men, escorting Dai Huanhuan, back to the Imperial City Department.

Dai Huanhuan was directly thrown into the Death Prison without a trial, occupying Profound Tier Cell 007.

Fortunately, with Ye Kang around, she did not suffer any torture.

Ye Kang, without delay, reported to Leng Ruyi.

"Lord Leng, I have fulfilled my mission and completed it successfully."

Leng Ruyi was writing a document. Without looking up, she casually said, "Mm, I know."

Is that it?

What about the reward?

Ye Kang was momentarily confused.

Seeing that Ye Kang wasn't leaving, Leng Ruyi finally looked up. "He Zhi has already informed me of the events. Commander Ye did well. Tonight, you will accompany me to the palace. Consort Jing wishes to reward you personally."

"As you command."

Although Ye Kang was bewildered, he immediately agreed.

He hadn't expected to enter the palace so soon. Although it wasn't to see the Emperor, it was still good to see a high-ranking consort.

Ye Kang also took the opportunity to understand the situation.

Currently, in the palace, besides the reigning Emperor, there was one Empress and two Consorts, who held considerable power.

Consort Jing was one of them. It could be said that the entire Imperial City Department was Consort Jing's direct faction.

Therefore, seeing Consort Jing was equivalent to seeing his direct superior.

He felt a little nervous thinking about it.

Soon, night fell.

Ye Kang followed Leng Ruyi, riding a Swift Horse, to the palace gates.

A eunuch was already waiting at the palace entrance.

Seeing the two, the eunuch said in a high-pitched voice, "Lord Leng, Consort Jing has been waiting for you for a long time."

Leng Ruyi respectfully replied, "I was busy with official duties and couldn't get away. Thank you for your trouble, Eunuch Fei."

Eunuch Fei glanced at Ye Kang.

"The Imperial Palace is a restricted area. No weapons are allowed inside."

Ye Kang wisely handed over his saber before following Eunuch Fei into the palace.

Soon, they arrived at a magnificent palace.

"Please wait here a moment. This servant will go announce your arrival."