Lin Yi's Counterattack at the Banquet

Next, rows of seats were neatly arranged. These seats were all made of the finest sandalwood and emitted a faint fragrance.

Each seat was set with exquisite tea sets and fruit platters. The tea sets were carved from precious jade and shimmered with a warm luster under the moonlight. The fruit platters were filled with various rare and precious Spiritual Fruit, their fragrance filling the air and making one's mouth water.

At the same time, huge bonfires were lit around the square, illuminating the entire area.

There was no distinction between front and back seats; people could sit wherever they pleased. The people from Tongguan Prefecture sat together, and the Martial Saint from various Martial Family also gathered together. Meanwhile, the Rogue Cultivators Martial Saint without any background also banded together for mutual support.

Qian Sanliang looked around and felt that all the seats were taken. He couldn't help but say, "Should we save a seat for Wushi Deputy Prefecture Lord and Brother Qin?"

Fufeng shook his head and said, "No need to stay. There is a Floating Island at the top of the clouds. Those important figures will be seated there later. The Deputy Prefecture Lord of Tong Pass is also qualified to sit there."

Yang Fan clicked his tongue and said, "I'm so envious. It seems that among us, Brother Qin has the most profound luck."

You Huoli said, "To be accepted as a disciple by Wushi Deputy Prefecture Lord, Brother Qin must have extraordinary talent. We can only envy him."

But just as the many Martial Saint had not yet fully taken their seats, a beam of light shot rapidly from the dark clouds on the horizon.

The person who came was none other than Lin Yi, who had traveled all the way from the Northern Domain.

However, at this moment, Lin Yi was carrying a Demonic Cultivator covered in blood.

With a loud bang, Lin Yi slammed the Demonic Cultivator, who looked like a dead dog, onto the plaza, drawing the attention of the thousands of Martial Saint in the plaza.

Even Zun Sheng and many other Eight-Realm Martial Saint stopped in their tracks.

The group of Martial Saint were discussing among themselves.

Who is this?

"I recognize him. He is Qin Jian, the twelfth Tong Pass Guardian. He recently broke through to the Martial Saint."

"You're talking about Old Huang history. It's said that this person hid his martial arts talent until he broke through to the Martial Saint. Do you know what realm he's at now?"

"What realm? Could it be the second level of Martial Saint?"

"Wrong, it is said that this person reached the sixth realm of perfection after breaking through."

"How is that possible..."

"What's even more surprising is what happened next. It's said that this person made great contributions in the Endless Fire Domain and is now the Northern Guard Deputy Prefect of Tong Pass..."

The surrounding Martial Saint gasped in astonishment. "Hiss, just who is this person's background..."

On the seats, a group of Martial Saint discussed Lin Yi, while in mid-air, a group of Martial Saint behind the Honored Envoy were also discussing Lin Yi.

"Wu Shi, I've heard this person is your newly accepted senior disciple?"

Wu Shi did not reply. An Qian Family Old Ancestor sneered, "You dare to disrupt the Dragon Phoenix Banquet? You really have no manners."

A senior Eight-Realm Ancestor Tai Shang Family, who was standing next to him, also spoke up, "Your Zun Sheng, the Prefect of Tong Pass is currently in seclusion, and the other four deputy lords of the prefectures are Wu Shi's people. Even the Twelve Town Guardians respect Wu Shi. I think Tongguan Prefecture will probably have to change its name in the future."

"So what if he's one of my men? If you're not happy, we'll go out and have a fight."

The Tai Shang Family Ancestor retorted indignantly, "Wu Shi, you're only relying on being the first to reach the Martial Saint Nine Realms..."

Wu Shi said domineeringly, "Hmph, in the Ancient Domain, strength is paramount. If you don't dare to challenge me, then shut up. Also, old man from the Qian Family, whether my disciple has any manners is not for you to decide. If I hear anything like that again, I guarantee I will wipe out everyone from your Qian Family in Tongguan Prefecture."

"Wu Shi, you... are simply arrogant! If it weren't for the support of my Qian Family, how could you have reached your current position!"

Wu Shi coldly replied, "I have already repaid the debts owed to your Qian Family."

The Zun Sheng spoke slowly, "Enough! What are you all arguing about with the young people when you're all about to die?"

"Let's see what this little guy is up to..."

At this moment, Lin Yi, who had brought the Demonic Cultivator to the Dragon Phoenix Banquet, clasped his hands and said in a deep voice, "Everyone, in recent days, the Northern Domain has been plagued by demonic scourges. As the newly Northern Guard Deputy Prefect Qin, Tong Pass have been tracking down the Demonic Cultivator all the way and finally captured Demonic Cultivator after many hardships."

"Just as I was about to kill the Qin Demonic Cultivator, he revealed that he was supported by a Demonic Cultivator Martial Family in the Ancient Domain, which is why he slaughtered ordinary people in the Ancient Domain."

"Demonic Cultivator are all cunning and treacherous. This statement is likely a last-minute attempt to fabricate a story. I, Qin, should not believe it. But I never expected that this Demonic Cultivator would claim to know the secret techniques of the ' Qian Heaven ' Domain secret technique."

' Qian Heaven ' Domain secret technique?

Upon hearing this, the Martial Saint on the field immediately stirred up a commotion.

This is a top-tier, powerful Domain that countless Sixth Realm Martial Saint yearn for.

Meanwhile, the Martial Saint of the Qian Family frowned and quickly began to communicate with each other telepathically.

On the field, Lin Yi said again, "This matter is of great importance, Qin dare not judge it. That is why I brought this Demonic Cultivator alive so that you all can be witnesses."

Lin Yi slapped the nearly idiotic Demonic Cultivator on the forehead, and the Demonic Cultivator immediately began to mutter incantations.

"The Way of Qian Heaven is the foremost of the Eight Laws of Qiankun, based on Heaven..."

This Demonic Cultivator only chanted a few dozen words, yet the expressions of all the Qian Family in the arena changed drastically.

This secret technique is precisely the ' Qian Heaven ' Domain of their Qian Family.

But which Qian Family has such audacity as to not only collude with Demonic Cultivator but also spread their family's Domain secret technique foundation of their existence!

"Shut up, stop him from reading!"

Several Martial Saint from the Qian Family rose from their seats to stop them.

Seeing this, Lin Yi immediately slapped the foolish Demonic Cultivator in front of him, who was still reciting the Domain secret technique of the ' Qian Heaven ' domain, to death.

"The ' Qian Heaven ' secret technique is so precious that it is a closely guarded secret of the Qian Family. This Demonic Cultivator must be making it up. I thank the Qian Brothers for helping me see through this person's false accusations."

The many Martial Saint present were taken aback, unable to understand the meaning behind Lin Yi's actions.

"It was Qin fault for disturbing your banquet. Qin am skilled in refining high-grade Martial Saint Pill. Some time ago, I harvested a lot of raw materials in the Black Mountain secret realm. If any of you need high-grade Martial Saint Pill to plan the path to Martial Saint for your descendants, you can buy it from Qin. Qin guarantee to give you the lowest price."

After finishing his advertisement, Lin Yi casually tossed the Demonic Cultivator's corpse aside and slowly walked to the seats of the Martial Saint of Tongguan Prefecture.

Lin Yi glanced at everyone. "Didn't you save me a seat?"

"Yes, yes, Brother Qin, please have a seat..."

Shao Lian quickly gave up his seat and squeezed in next to Kun Haori.

After Lin Yi took his seat, the Martial Saint present finally realized what had happened and suddenly understood.

"Holy crap, I've got it now. That Demonic Cultivator was chanting the real ' Qian Heaven ' Domain secret technique, which is why the Qian Family family panicked."

"Everyone, I am Kun Family. I can confirm that the ' Qian Heaven ' secret technique just now is most likely real, and it is similar to the Domain secret technique of my Kun Family."

"So, this Demonic Cultivator really was sent to the Northern Domain by the Qian Family?"

"That's roughly it, but what exactly is the Qian Family's intention in doing this?"

"I've heard that this Deputy Prefect Qin has taken over the Qian Family's position, so the Qian Family has probably long considered Deputy Prefect Qin a thorn in their side..."

"Everyone, this is the ' Qian Heaven ' secret technique! How could the Qian Family bear to part with it!"

The Martial Saint present were abuzz with discussion, and with the added fuel of the fire from the Martial Family Qian Family family, at least eight people in the arena quickly came to believe what Lin Yi had said.

"Bah, the Qian Family is truly despicable, actually associating with Demonic Cultivator. I even praised the Qian Family for their righteousness before. I should have known better than to eat that dragon meat."

A young Martial Saint, his eyes bloodshot, said, "My entire family was killed by Demonic Cultivator. Qian Family truly colluded with Demonic Cultivator, I... I..."

Halfway through his sentence, the Martial Saint ultimately dared not say that he was irreconcilably opposed to the Qian Family.

Even so, upon hearing the discussions of those around them, the Qian Family members were now furious.

How could they not see that ' Qin Jian,' who had just decisively killed the Demonic Cultivator, was the one who started all this trouble?

The claims that "the Demonic Cultivator is backed by the Qian Family" and "this Demonic Cultivator knows the ' Qian Heaven ' secret technique" are all slander.

But before they could react, the Demonic Cultivator was killed by ' Qin Jian ', giving them no chance to react or explain.

Among the Captain the Qian Family's Martial Saint, Qian Baisheng, who had previously single-handedly killed the Blue Loach Poison Dragon, stood up and slammed his fist on the table, angrily demanding, "Qin Jian, what exactly do you mean by this? Why are you smearing my Qian Family for no reason?"

Lin Yi stood up and clasped his hands in greeting. "And who are you, sir?"

"I am Qian Baisheng!"

"So it's Brother Baisheng. This matter is Qin fault. That Demonic Cultivator Qian Family is trying to drag the Qian Family down with him and ruin Qian Family reputation. Qin heard that the previous Northern Guard Deputy Prefect had carried out a large-scale hunt for Demonic Cultivator in the Northern Domain. Perhaps that's why this Demonic Cultivator..."

Before Lin Yi could finish speaking, Qian Baisheng gritted his teeth and said, "What Demonic Cultivator? I think you're trying to slander the Qian Family. Today is the Dragon Phoenix Banquet, where seven or eight Martial Saint from the Ancient Domain have gathered. You're ruining the Qian Family's reputation in public. If you don't give me an explanation, I'm done with you."

"Brother Qian, Qin am not lying."

"Don't play dumb with me. Don't think I don't know what you're up to."

Lin Yi asked, "So, the ' Qian Heaven ' secret technique that the Demonic Cultivator revealed is real?"

Qian Baisheng's expression froze, and he snorted, "Regardless of whether it's true or false, you must explain this matter clearly. What is the origin of that Demonic Cultivator? How did you capture him? You can't accuse my Qian Family of colluding with Demonic Cultivator without any reason..."

"Brother Baisheng, let's discuss this matter privately. Tonight is the Dragon Phoenix Banquet, and we can't delay. Besides, this matter has nothing to do with your Qian Family, and I won't investigate it further. You can rest assured."

While it may seem that Lin Yi was speaking up for the Qian Family, to outsiders it appeared that Lin Yi dared not offend the Qian Family, which is why he decisively killed the Demonic Cultivator.

However, there was also a wise Martial Saint who saw through the matter and realized that there was probably more to it than met the eye.

"No, if you don't tell me, I'll beat you until you do..."

Qian Baisheng always valued the Qian Family's reputation more than his own life, so how could he not be anxious when he saw Lin Yi trying to get by?

Suddenly, he flashed out, unleashing the powerful ' Qian Heaven ' Domain, and attacked Lin Yi.