Venerable Yellow Spring did not grow angry but laughed instead, though there was not a trace of amusement in his eyes—only terrifying coldness.
Xiao Yan's actions once again drew shock and uproar from the crowd.
Behind Xiao Yan, Mu Qingluan subconsciously covered her lips with a hand. She had clearly been stunned by Xiao Yan's outrageous behavior.
Mu Qingluan could not help muttering, "Teacher, where did you find such a fearless senior brother?"
Feng Qing'er, who had just escaped Xiao Yan's control, heard his declaration of war against Venerable Yellow Spring and even began to wonder whether she had misheard. Though she hated Xiao Yan to the core, she had never expected him to turn around and challenge Venerable Yellow Spring.
What a fool who doesn't know the meaning of death! Feng Qing'er cursed inwardly.
No matter how arrogant Xiao Yan's previous words and actions had been, they had ultimately been limited to contests among the younger generation. But now, he had openly provoked a Dou Zun from Yellow Spring Pavilion. That courage had already far surpassed that of every young person present.
Having taken the initiative to provoke a Dou Zun, even Venerable Wind no longer had any suitable reason to protect him.
After all, Xiao Yan had been the first to provoke him. Tens of thousands atop the Wind Lightning Mountain Range had witnessed it with their own eyes. At this moment, even if Venerable Yellow Spring attacked Xiao Yan, no one could fault him for it.
Yet Venerable Yellow Spring did not immediately attack Xiao Yan. Instead, he asked Venerable Wind, "Venerable Wind, is this how you usually teach your disciples?"
At this moment, both Venerable Sword and Venerable Lei sat in their seats with expressions that said it had nothing to do with them.
Originally, Venerable