"Ah???" Everyone in the great hall was stunned. Though they had seen Zhang Xiaohua appear upon the throne, they had still harbored some hope, wishing to use the forces of the entire Jianghu to confront him. The Three Immortal Sects had several seniors with profound Immortal cultivation levels, and they had personally witnessed their divine abilities. It was not impossible that they could capture Zhang Xiaohua. Add to that the tens of thousands of martial artists—surely even an immortal could not withstand them!
But upon seeing Zhang Xiaohua's methods, as though he were truly an immortal, all their hearts turned half cold!
Seeing everyone tremble with fear, Zhang Xiaohua smiled and waved his hand. "Do not be afraid, everyone. This poor Daoist has always been reasonable. That fellow truly angered me, which was why I dealt with him thus. Besides... I have appeared here to announce something to the martial world. How could I possibly act rashly?"
Everyone's expressions eased somewhat, though they did not understand what Zhang Xiaohua intended to say.
Then Zhang Xiaohua continued, "This poor Daoist's origins are rather unusual, one might say. I do not belong to any of the present Jianghu sects. I once served as a Protector disciple in the Incense-Passing Cult, but I never learned a single move or stance there. Back during the Incense-Passing Cult's Martial Arts Gathering, Abbess Jingyi personally expelled me from the Incense-Passing Cult..."
"Ah... it's him! Ren Xiaoyao—the one who defeated that Shuiyunjian disciple with a Blunt Copper Rod at the Martial Arts Gathering..."
Hearing Zhang Xiaohua say it himself, those who had vaguely recognized him finally came to their senses. They began murmuring among themselves, while many turned to look at Abbess Jingyi, whose face had gone somewhat livid.
"This poor Daoist had originally wanted to learn