Anyone with half a brain could see that Supreme Hundred Yin was not punishing Guangsheng harshly at all—he was plainly shielding his own disciple.
If this matter truly reached the Nine Heavens Palace Master for handling, it certainly would not be so simple. With Guangsheng's charges, it would be easy to pin some grave crime on him and leave him unable to rise again.
Otherwise, who would quell the fury of these Nirvana Stage experts? Who would suppress it?
Yang Chen could see it, and the Nine Heavens Palace Master could see it as well.
Supreme Hundred Yin usually appeared harsh toward his disciple, but by intervening now, he was trying to save him. Once he made his move and ordered Guangsheng detained, however Guangsheng was dealt with afterward would become Supreme Hundred Yin's own affair.
Yet Guangsheng simply failed to see through Supreme Hundred Yin's intentions.
Now, throwing caution to the winds, he said, "Master, I am not guilty. I refuse to accept this—I refuse to accept Yang Yi. If Yang Yi is to become an honorary guest, I will be the first to reject it. I want to duel him. I refuse to believe this brat is really that formidable!"
Supreme Hundred Yin flew into a rage. "You wretched creature!"
The Nine Heavens Palace Master waved a hand. "Hundred Yin, now is not the time to shield your own. Since he has said such things, the situation has already reached the point where you cannot protect him simply because you wish to. Guangsheng, you said you wanted to duel Yang Yi. Fine, fine. I believe I have already said that Yang Yi is an honored guest of our sect, and no one is permitted to bully him. By saying this now, you are slapping my face. But do