The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, and naturally, no one could continue eating.
The Martial Arts Notables rose from their seats, hoping to stop the Sword Art Master from the Eastern Three Provinces. He mustn't let his impulse drive him to do something irrational.
After all, if an elder bullied a junior, winning would be disgraceful, and losing would be even more humiliating.
Times had changed. Traditional martial arts had gradually faded from history, replaced by planes, guns, cannons, and tanks. But "the chivalrous violate prohibitions with martial arts" had never changed. It remained a constant source of concern for the authorities.
Practicing Fancy Fist and Embroidered Leg to stay fit was no problem. But if someone relied on their strength to start fights and kill, they'd better not blame the iron fist of the People's Democratic Dictatorship for crushing them. The Six Doors had never gone easy on such matters.
Acting so impulsively in front of government officials was simply unwise.
"If you're a man, draw your sword!"
Xue Wenhua had been blinded by rage.
The humiliation of having a Tank Cannon pressed against his back was something he'd never forget. Now that he saw Li Bai putting on airs again, how could he hold back? He had to teach this arrogant fellow a lesson.
Among those trying to talk him down, some genuinely wanted to keep the peace, while others had less honorable motives. They wanted the Sword Immortal from You Province to test just how capable the Li Bai Sword Immortal, brought here by Jiangnan's Hundred Step Divine Fist, really was. Some even fanned the flames with provocative remarks, deliberately trying to goad him.
The officials attending the conference looked displeased. These Martial Artists had no respect for them at all, kicking up a fuss right in front