"Sword Spirit Valley was founded by Great Emperor Lu Xi. I admire him too much to mock him—how could I possibly do that?"
Nie Yun smiled faintly.
Great Emperor Lu Xi had attained the rank of Great Emperor through the Sword Dao. Whether in strength or status, he had been among the very best in ancient times. Nie Yun greatly admired him and had never meant to look down on Sword Spirit Valley.
"Too much admiration? What a slick tongue! If you are not mocking Sword Spirit Valley for having no one left, then you are simply not taking us old fellows seriously! If you know what is good for you, apologize immediately, then sever your own meridians and cripple your cultivation. We can let bygones be bygones. Otherwise... even if the Second Priest protects you today, we will make you beg for life and pray for death!"
Elder Lu Bo shouted.
"Crippling your cultivation would be getting off lightly! An outsider comes to Sword Spirit Valley and still acts so arrogantly. If we do not teach you a lesson, you may not understand that Sword Spirit Valley is not a place where outsiders like you can run wild!"
Another old man immediately shouted in agreement.
"No matter what, Zichao is my grandson. Even if he did something wrong, I should have been the one to discipline him. What are you, to injure them?"
"You lawless, overconfident brat! Kneel and admit your mistake. Let us cripple your cultivation, and we can spare your life. Otherwise, today will be the day you die!"
The remaining two old men roared at the same time.
There were four of them in total. Without needing to think, it was clear that they were the backers of Lu Tao, Lu Zichao, and the others.
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