Chen Jianjun, "People of the Clear Sky Sect... please leave!"

"First Elder..."

The Sixteenth Elder's voice was extremely low, carrying a tremor that was difficult to detect. "This Chen Jianjun... he is even stronger than what we saw in Star Luo City."

Tang Wei did not answer, for he knew the Sixteenth Elder was right.

Back in the Taihe Hall of Star Luo City, when Chen Jianjun had drawn his sword to slay Dai Renfeng and Zhu Buchun, Tang Wei had been shocked, yet he had ultimately felt there was still a gap compared to Tang Chen.

But now?

Even Qian Daoliu had personally stated that his attack was on par with Tang Chen's Ring Detonation!

What did this mean?

It meant that Chen Jianjun now possessed the qualifications to go toe-to-toe with Tang Chen.

And now...

With Tang Chen gone, what did the Clear Sky Sect have to contend with such a person?

Thinking of this, Tang Wei's heart sank to the bottom of a valley.

Subconsciously, he glanced back behind him.

Tang Yuehua was standing a few paces away, her arms crossed and an expression of astonishment on her face; clearly, she had also witnessed the scene that had just transpired.

However, upon noticing Tang Wei's gaze, she rolled her eyes and turned her head away, once again revealing an impatient expression.

"No, this marriage alliance... it must proceed!"

Tang Wei took a deep breath, preparing to forcibly take Tang Yuehua away. After all, the deterrent power of a Chen Jianjun who could rival Tang Chen was simply too great!

However.

Before he could make any move, Qian Xunji, who had been in the seating area, suddenly stood up and quickly arrived at Qian Daoliu's side. "Father."

Qian Daoliu tilted his head to look at him, his brows furrowing imperceptibly. "What is it?"

Qian Xunji lowered his voice and muttered a sentence.

After these words fell, Qian Daoliu's expression changed noticeably. He looked at Qian Xunji with a hint of surprise, his voice filled with astonishment. "Are you certain?"

Qian Xunji nodded heavily.

"Very well, I understand. You may withdraw for now!"

Qian Daoliu's complexion shifted; he took a deep breath and waved his hand.

"Yes!"

After Qian Xunji withdrew, Qian Daoliu's gaze shifted to Chen Jianjun.

The many other soul masters also noticed this scene, all of them looking curiously at Qian Daoliu, wondering what Qian Xunji had just said.

However.

Qian Daoliu paid no heed to these soul masters. He locked eyes with Chen Jianjun, and though he did not speak a word, Chen Jianjun's expression changed slightly.

Clearly.

This was a telepathic transmission!

Chen Jianjun's expression gradually grew grave, yet he remained silent, staying motionless for two and a half minutes.

Only then.

A moment later, Chen Fan heard Chen Jianjun's voice resonate within his own spiritual sea.

'Fan'er, Qian Daoliu just transmitted to me that the Clear Sky Twin Stars of the Clear Sky Sect are suspected of colluding with a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast, and they now need to take three members of the Clear Sky Sect away for questioning.'

'But as this is the home turf of our Seven Kill Sect, if they were to forcibly take them away, it would damage the reputation of our Seven Kill Sect.'

'So, what is your take on this?'

One must know.

The current Spirit Hall acted much like human law enforcement; aside from the necessary soul awakening ceremonies, they also patrolled and screened for fallen soul masters or traces of Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beasts.

They were particularly attentive toward transformed soul beasts, and once they discovered any human colluding with one, they would treat them as traitors and arrest them.

After all, the relationship between soul masters and soul beasts was inherently incompatible, and the current Spirit Hall did not believe in any nonsense about love.

After a moment of thought.

Chen Fan looked at Chen Xin and whispered a few words. Although Chen Xin was confused, he still transmitted the message to Chen Jianjun exactly as he had been told.

Upon receiving the transmission, Chen Jianjun was slightly startled, but he nodded faintly.

Immediately.

He did not look at Qian Daoliu, but instead dropped his gaze from the high platform, passing over layers of the crowd, and landed precisely on Tang Wei, who stood at the edge of the crowd below.

At first.

Tang Wei was bowing his head, speaking in a low voice to the Sixteenth Elder beside him, and had not yet noticed.

As for Tang Yuehua, who stood further back, she was still tilting her head, gazing at the distant mountains.

But.

As a Title Douluo, Tang Wei's keen senses were evident.

It took less than two and a half seconds.

He felt it, subconsciously lifting his head, and his gaze locked directly into Chen Jianjun's eyes, which were as calm as deep pools.

"Not good!"

Tang Wei's heart skipped a beat; an extremely ominous premonition shot straight from the soles of his feet to the top of his skull.

He opened his mouth, just about to say something diplomatic to ease the atmosphere, but Chen Jianjun's voice rang out first.

"Members of the Clear Sky Sect."

Chen Jianjun's tone was not heavy, perhaps even considered peaceful, yet in this arena that had fallen into an eerie silence following Qian Daoliu's defeat, every word was as clear as metal striking stone.

"Previously, at Taihe Hall in Star Luo City, my son had a brief encounter with you all."

"At that time, you all seemed to have some grievances against my Seven Kill Sect, implying that my Seven Kill Sect was not of a high enough caliber to be worthy of sitting at the same table as your Clear Sky Sect."

He paused, his gaze sweeping lightly over the expressions on Tang Wei and the Sixteenth Elder's faces, which had begun to turn pale, his voice remaining unhurried. "Although I am old, my memory is still quite good."

"After my son returned to the sect, he told me everything that happened in Star Luo City exactly as it occurred."

"Since the Clear Sky Sect looks down upon the caliber of my Seven Kill Sect, then my Seven Kill Sect naturally cannot force the issue."

"Therefore..."

Chen Jianjun lifted his chin, his tone understated yet carrying an unquestionable resolve. "I ask that you..."

"Leave this place!"

The moment these four words fell, the atmosphere of the entire venue felt as if it had been suddenly gripped by an invisible hand.

Everyone's eyes turned in unison toward Tang Wei, the Sixteenth Elder, and Tang Yuehua.

The expressions in their eyes varied.

There were those gloating, those stunned, those speculating, and even more who were simply watching the spectacle with excitement.

The dignified Clear Sky Sect, known as the leader of all sects, was actually being driven away in such a public setting. How could they ever claim to be the number one sect in the world after this?

"Wh-what?"

Tang Wei's face instantly flushed deep red, then quickly turned a ghastly shade of green.

He had lived for so many years; as the First Elder of the Clear Sky Sect and a level ninety-five Title Douluo, when had he ever been so ruthlessly ordered to leave in front of such a crowd?

His chest heaved violently, his fingertips trembled slightly, and the Soul Power within his body surged uncontrollably for a moment, as if instinctively wanting to retort, wanting to lash out.

But that surging Soul Power was forced back halfway by the sheer weight of Chen Jianjun's gaze.

Chen Jianjun hadn't even released any Soul Power.

He simply stood there quietly, his hands hanging naturally at his sides, looking like an ordinary person who had never awakened a Martial Soul.

Yet, Tang Wei clearly felt that if he dared to say one more word, that sword light which had severed Dai Renfeng's head would descend upon him without warning.

He gritted his teeth, his Adam's apple bobbing, and the words "What do you mean by this?" were stuck firmly in his throat, ultimately turning into a low, muffled grunt. "Fine, we'll go!"