Bu Er, Jiang Zhizhou, and Ouyang Lin stood together with the others, shielding Yang Qing and Mo Beixing in their midst.
Everyone stared intently at Mu Haiyun.
The Mu Haiyun before them had long since lost the warmth and distinguished bearing he had possessed when they first met him.
Now, a cold, baleful aura surrounded him, keeping others at a distance.
"The Mu Family believes it has treated you all well. Why must you insist on opposing us?"
A cold smile appeared on Yang Qing's face. "Mu Family Head, we respect all the good you and the Mu Family have done to unite the martial world and benefit the people."
"But a man must know himself. If you understand the deeper meaning of those words, you should awaken to your errors. Turn back, and you will find the shore."
Mu Haiyun snorted coldly. "Turn back and find the shore? Who do you think you are, speaking to me like that?"
"Since you know the consequences of making an enemy of the entire martial world, why do you persist in your folly?"
Yang Qing said, "Whether we are enemies of your Mu Family or of the entire martial world, you know perfectly well."
As he spoke, he turned his gaze toward the martial artists steadily closing in around them.
"You are all heroes of the martial world. You should never allow the Mu Family to deceive you. We have no quarrel with you. Must you truly insist on this course?"
Mu Haiyun said, "Everyone, this man is skilled at honeyed words and false smiles. Do not be taken in."
"My offer still stands. Whoever takes their heads will receive a handsome reward!"
"And, of course, several unique martial arts manuals as well."
Those who had begun to hesitate after hearing Yang