Battle Through the Heavens: Reborn into the Xiao Clan, Starting with Xiao Xuan's Inheritance - Chapter 123

Still, he braced himself and approached Xiao Yi Xian, speaking with utmost respect:

"Dou Emperor, this matter is merely a misunderstanding between the Misty Cloud Sect and Xiao Yan..."

Before Yun Ling could finish, there came a sharp slap.

Xiao Yi Xian had already swung her hand, her palm landing heavily across Yun Ling's aged face.

"Can't you understand..."

"Leave, or die!"

Just as Xiao Yi Xian was about to kill Yun Ling, Xiao Yi stepped forward.

He stopped Xiao Yi Xian and glanced at her.

Xiao Yi Xian understood at once. She no longer interfered, allowing Xiao Yi to handle the matter himself.

Yet Xiao Yi Xian's withdrawal made Yun Ling think she feared the Misty Cloud Sect. His expression immediately turned vicious as he said fiercely:

"Sir, do not think that reaching the Dou Emperor realm means you can act so lawlessly!"

"My Misty Cloud Sect has stood firm in the Jia Ma Empire for many years. Its foundations are beyond anything you can imagine!"

"I can overlook that slap, but Xiao Yan must stay!"

"I, Yun Ling, Chief Grand Elder of the Misty Cloud Sect!"

"Hereby declare that Xiao Yan is connected to the death of Mo Cheng, an outer sect deacon of the Misty Cloud Sect! He must remain in the Misty Cloud Sect today for a thorough investigation!"

Yun Ling's attitude was extremely resolute, leaving no room for doubt.

After all, Nalan Yanran had just lost to Xiao Yan, and he himself had been slapped in public!

He could not possibly let such an insult to the Misty Cloud Sect's prestige pass.

He could do nothing to Xiao Yi Xian, a Dou Emperor!

Naturally, he would take it out on Xiao Yan, a Da Dou Shi!

Hearing this, Xiao Yan smiled faintly and said coldly: