The boy's calm and cold words echoed in the quiet bamboo forest behind the mountain.
mad.
Extremely arrogant.
The hundreds of the Jade Firmament Sect disciples and elders around couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.
To kill the holy son of a sect leader and Divine Sea Realm Peak expert in front of him, and then so nonchalantly ask, "What can you do about it?"
Looking across the entire Eastern Continent, which young person would dare to have such courage?
Danyuanzi stood with his hands behind his back, his eye twitching almost imperceptibly.
As the Jade Firmament Sect, having ruled the sect for over a century, when had he ever been so openly provoked by a junior?
However.
Before Danyuanzi could even react.
Wen Jiao flashed forward and stood in front of Chu Yunfei without hesitation.
"Metropolitan."
Wen Jiao eyes flashed with a resolute light, and her voice was firm and decisive, resounding throughout the entire venue:
" Chu Yunfei is now a member of my Pill Pavilion, and also someone I, Wen Jiao, have chosen."
"Anyone who dares to touch him today will be making an enemy of the entire Eastern Continent Pill Pavilion."
boom!
These words caused the expressions of everyone around to change drastically once again.
Is the Pill Pavilion really going to fight the Jade Firmament Sect to the death for Chu Yunfei?
The two families have been allied for a full century.
Danyuanzi's face remained ashen, and he did not reply immediately, but his thoughts raced through his mind in a flash.
The Pill Pavilion controls most of the pill sales channels in the Eastern Continent. The vast majority of the spiritual pills refined by the Jade Firmament Sect rely on the Pill Pavilion for monetization, and the interests of the two sides have been intertwined for a century.
If the Pill Pavilion Jade Firmament Sect, its cultivation resources would shrink by at least 40%.
However... Chu Yunfei publicly killed Zhou Heng, the holy son of the Jade Firmament Sect, and seriously injured Elder Wu Yong.
If this is let go, the Jade Firmament Sect's thousand-year reputation will be ruined, and the powerful elders of Zhou Changgeng's lineage will certainly not let it go.
For a time, even this sect leader, who had seen many storms, found himself in a dilemma.
However.
When Danyuanzi's gaze fell upon Chu Yunfei again, carefully examining the fluctuations of his inner energy...
His pupils suddenly contracted sharply.
Heavenly Origin Realm... Ninth level?!
A huge wave of emotions surged within Danyuanzi, and he could hardly believe his eyes.
According to reliable information previously relayed by the imperial city's informants, Chu Yunfei was clearly only at the Heavenly Origin Realm Fifth Layer during the battle at the Jingyuan Hall.
This has only been a few days.
Not only were his injuries fully healed, but his cultivation level also skyrocketed from the Heavenly Origin Realm Fifth Layer Heavenly Origin Realm Ninth Layer.
He crossed four minor realms in a row.
Even more outrageous is that he only used four sword strikes to completely cripple Wu Yong was at the Divine Sea Realm Fifth Layer.
Such an incredible growth rate and terrifying leap in combat power... are unheard of in the entire ten-thousand-year history of the Eastern Continent.
This child must possess a world-shaking secret and an extraordinary opportunity.
If we can't kill him, as long as we let him walk out alive, who can stop him from reaching the Divine Sea, or even the Dao Profound realm?!
Is it really worth it to fight to the death against such a monstrous talent who is destined to surpass the Eastern Continent?
In an instant, the scales in Danyuanzi's heart tipped completely.
He gave Chu Yunfei a deep look, a profound determination flashing in his eyes.
"I am already fully aware of the cause and effect of today's events."
" Zhou Heng, as the Holy Son of this sect, is narrow-minded. He publicly insulted the young master of our ally, instigating internal strife. This is entirely his own fault."
"This matter was started by Zhou Heng's provocation, and it ends here."
Wow!
These words caused the entire audience to erupt in cheers.
All the disciples stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief.
The sect leader... he actually intends to let the murderer who publicly killed the holy son go?!
Zhou Changgeng was struck dumb, frozen in place, and then let out a heart-wrenching roar:
"Metropolitan!!"
" Heng'er's body is barely cold, and Elder Wu is critically injured and on the verge of death."
"As the Jade Firmament Sect, how could you let this wicked child who murdered the sect's holy son go? How will you explain this to our ancestors, and to the entire sect?"
Several elders who were on good terms with Zhou Changgeng also stepped forward, their emotions running high.
"Sect Master, please reconsider! If we allow this boy to leave unscathed, what prestige will our Jade Firmament Sect have left before the Seven Sects of the Eastern Continent?"
"Please, Sect Master, give the order to execute this child on the spot."
Faced with the elders' pressure to abdicate, Danyuanzi's face darkened completely.
A terrifying pressure belonging to the Divine Sea Realm Peak suddenly swept out from his body.
The void surged violently like the surface of water, and the temperature across the entire back mountain plummeted to freezing.
"Presumptuous!"
Danyuanzi let out a cold snort, which exploded in everyone's minds like a thunderclap.
Zhou Changgeng and the elders were shocked and forced to retreat several steps, their faces turning pale.
" Zhou Changgeng, are you telling me how to do things?"
Danyuanzi's gaze was as cold and sharp as a knife as he swept across the entire room:
"If you hadn't allowed your son to commit violence and failed to discipline him properly, how could this disaster have occurred?"
"If it weren't for the fact that you are the sect's Grand Elder, I would punish you for Zhou Heng's crimes of insulting the Pill Pavilion and disrupting the sect's century-long plan."
"You have no right to question my decisions."
The sect leader's power was unparalleled and domineering.
The elders who had been shouting earlier fell silent, lowering their heads and daring not to utter another word.
Zhou Changgeng gritted his teeth so hard that his fingernails dug deep into the flesh of his palms, drawing blood.
He glanced at Zhou Heng's mangled corpse on the ground, then glared at Chu Yunfei with utter malice.
"Well!"
Zhou Changgeng spat out a few words through gritted teeth, then waved his hand, pulling Zhou Heng's mangled body into his storage ring. His expression was as sinister as a demon's.
"This old man... obeys!"
Without lingering for another moment, he grabbed the unconscious Wu Yong from the ruins, transformed into a streak of azure light, and frantically fled into the depths of the inner sect.
Chu Yunfei watched his departing figure, his eyes narrowing slightly.
He knew very well that Zhou Changgeng's murderous intent had not dissipated, but had instead intensified.
Once he leaves the Jade Firmament Sect's gates, that old dog will surely resort to any means to ambush and kill him.
But Chu Yunfei was never afraid.
Danyuanzi withdrew his oppressive aura, ignoring Zhou Changgeng's resentment, and turned to look at Chu Yunfei.
For the first time ever, a hint of gentleness and apology appeared on that usually stern face.
"Young friend Chu, Zhou Heng is arrogant and has caused you some trouble today, which has frightened you."
"This matter is due to the poor discipline of our Jade Firmament Sect, and we hope that young friend Chu will not take it to heart."
As the head of a sect, he took the initiative to apologize to a junior.
If this scene were to spread, it would be enough to shock all the cultivators in the entire Eastern Continent.
Chu Yunfei's mind was as clear as a mirror.
He knew that Danyuanzi spared him not out of any selflessness, nor because he was afraid of Wen Jiao.
Instead, Danyuanzi valued his talent and potential, and was unwilling to make a fatal enemy of a future terrifying powerhouse for the sake of Zhou Heng, who was already dead.
This is the most naked law in the cultivation world... value!
"Sect Master, you flatter me."
Chu Yunfei gave a slight bow, his expression remaining calm. "I won't offend others unless they offend me."
Seeing Chu Yunfei's composed and dignified attitude, Danyuanzi's eyes flashed with admiration, and he nodded.
"Young friend, you are very generous Seven Sects Grand Competition is just around the corner, and the situation in the capital is constantly changing. If you have nowhere else to go, you may stay at my Jade Firmament Sect for a few more days."
Having said that, Danyuanzi waved his sleeve and coldly shouted at the surrounding disciples:
"Everyone, you can leave now."
Having said that, his figure transformed into a gentle breeze and vanished into the void.
The numerous disciples and deacons who had been watching exchanged bewildered glances at Chu Yunfei, all looking at him with awe and horror before scattering like birds and beasts and hastily departing.
A storm that nearly caused the Jade Firmament Sect to collapse and sink has thus come to an end.
"Call..."
Wen Jiao let out a long sigh of relief, her tense nerves finally relaxing completely.
She quickly turned around, her beautiful eyes filled with concern and heartache, her delicate hands unconsciously groping all over Chu Yunfei's body:
"Young Master Chu, how are you? Did your meridians suffer any further damage during your fight with Wu Yong? Let me see!"
Feeling Wen Jiao's soft fingertips roaming across his chest, Chu Yunfei's lips curled into a slight smile, and he naturally grasped her soft, boneless hand.
"Don't worry, my Jiao'er. A Divine Sea Realm Fifth Layer cultivator can't harm your man."
Wen Jiao face flushed slightly, and she hurriedly tried to pull her hand back. "Don't be so indecent, Second Grandpa is still here..."
Cough cough cough!
A violent coughing sound came from the side.
Wen Buqi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, looked at the two struggling figures with a strange expression, and shook his head with a wry smile:
"This old man isn't dead yet, you two brats, at least have some consideration for my dignity."
Chu Yunfei released Wen Jiao's hand and solemnly bowed to Wen Buqi:
"I am deeply grateful to Elder Wen for his righteous intervention in resolving the crisis."
Wen Buqi waved his hand, his expression solemn, and said:
"Young friend Chu, you're too kind. I haven't been of much help."
"However, that old bastard Zhou Changgeng is ruthless and cruel. Having lost his only son today, he hates you to the bone."
"Although the sect leader has protected you, that's according to the sect's rules. Once you leave the Jade Firmament Sect's mountain gate, Zhou Changgeng will definitely ambush you in secret. Young friend, you must be extremely careful."
Wen Buqi's eyes were full of worry.
That was, after all, a master at the Divine Sea Realm Seventh Level.
Chu Yunfei smiled calmly, a chilling glint flashing in his dark eyes:
" Elder Wen, please rest assured."
"A mere Divine Sea Realm Seventh Level cultivator... he's far from qualified to take my life, Chu Yunfei's life."