Courting Death

Although Nie Yun had not been in the Sword God Sect for long, he had lived two lives, and in his previous life had even served as a Supreme Elder of the Huayun Sect. He had long possessed an imposing air of superiority. Coupled with the mutual connection between his Sword Dao Master Talent and the Sword God Sect's aura, every move he made carried the majesty of the Sword Dao. Though his words were not particularly vicious, they bore an unquestionable force that stunned the entire gathering into silence.

"How imposing..."

"Isn't it a little inappropriate to speak to the Supreme Elders of the six great sects like that?"

"What's inappropriate about it? On the Floating Sky Continent, strength is king. As long as you have strength, you can say whatever you want. Without strength, no matter how pleasant your words are, you have no standing..."

After an unknown amount of time, excited discussion erupted among the disciples. The many disciples who had already taken Nie Yun's side all gazed at him with blazing eyes.

What was boldness? This was boldness! Facing the Supreme Elders of six great sects, nine Peerless Experts stronger than himself, he remained neither servile nor overbearing, his words filled with pride and dignity. This was the Sword Dao—better to break than bend—the bearing the Sword God Sect's Sect Master ought to possess!

"Impudent! You dare speak to us like this? Don't think that just because you're an invalid fake Sect Master, you can throw your weight around and represent the entire Sword God Sect!"

"Brat, don't blame us for failing to warn you. Hand over the Sect Master's Seal obediently and save yourself some trouble. Otherwise, once we tear off all pretense, no one will look good!"

"Do you think that because you caught