Published: February 26, 2025
"From now on, within our Four Arts Inner Sect, any disciple who dares to bully Tan Yun again will face severe consequences!"
His words echoed in the air, bringing a heavy silence among the disciples. They exchanged glances, some filled with fear while others were unwilling to accept this new order.
Huangfu Zhong continued, "Remember, we are not a group of bullies. Strength should be used to protect the weak, not to oppress them. I expect each of you to reflect on your actions."
As the atmosphere became tense, a few disciples nodded in agreement, while others remained silent, their thoughts racing.
After Huangfu Zhong finished speaking, he turned and left, leaving the disciples to contemplate the serious implications of his words.
"Have you all heard clearly?"
The disciples responded in unison, "Heard clearly!"
In fact, it was unnecessary for Huangfu Zhong to put on such an act; the disciples wouldn’t dare to go after Tan Yun either!
The disciples were well aware that Duan Ru, ranked second among the Inner Sect disciples of the Four Arts Star Domain, had been killed by Tan Yun, while Ji Matchless, the strongest, had fled in panic from Tan Yun. If they were to seek trouble with Tan Yun again, wouldn’t that be courting death?
"Alright, you may disperse!" After leaving this statement, Huangfu Zhong vanished into thin air.
At this moment, in the empty sky, Xin Bingshuan and Miao Qingqing, both dressed in purple skirts and veiled, released their invisibility technique and materialized.
Miao Qingqing thought of Tan Yun and said approvingly, "Ninth Junior Sister, the Tan Yun you found is indeed extraordinary."
"He clearly knows that the mastermind is Huangfu Zhong, yet he can still feign ignorance and act respectfully before Huangfu Zhong."
"Furthermore, Tan Yun faced Huangfu Zhong, who could easily extinguish him with a snap of his fingers, without showing the slightest hint of fear. Such composure proves that Tan Yun is no ordinary person."
Hearing this, Xin Bingshuan nodded slightly, agreeing, "That is indeed the case. Tan Yun is meticulous in his actions; very impressive."
At this moment, Tan Yun entered Xin Bingshuan's heart for the first time, causing her to regard him with slightly more respect.
Previously, Xin Bingshuan had never paid attention to Tan Yun, but today, based on his ability to challenge opponents beyond his level, she realized that Tan Yun was far stronger than an ordinary member of the Immortal Ancient Divine Race!
"What lineage of the Immortal Ancient Divine Race does he possess, to have such overwhelming strength in challenges beyond his level?" Xin Bingshuan mused to herself; at this moment, Tan Yun was like a puzzle in her heart.
"Ninth Junior Sister, I want to ask you something." Miao Qingqing suddenly thought of something and spoke.
"Eighth Senior Sister, please go ahead," Xin Bingshuan replied.
Miao Qingqing chuckled, "I heard that four days ago, Zong Chen came to see you?"
"Quickly tell me, how far have you two developed? Have you held hands? Did you give him your first kiss?"
Xin Bingshuan shot Miao Qingqing a glare, "Eighth Senior Sister, what nonsense are you talking about? In my heart, I only regard him as a close friend, with no romantic feelings involved."
"Really not?" Miao Qingqing showed an incredulous expression, "No way? Ninth Junior Sister, Zong Chen is the most handsome man in the Heavenly Gate Divine Palace, countless female disciples admire him."
"Besides, he treats you..."
Before Miao Qingqing could finish, Xin Bingshuan shook her head and said, "Eighth Senior Sister, emotions are strange; just because someone treats you well, it doesn't mean you'll fall for them."
"I am also aware that he's good to me, but I truly have no feelings for him."
Hearing this, Miao Qingqing laughed, "Alright, alright, I get it! You’ve never had feelings for a man, yet you talk like a seasoned expert."
Xin Bingshuan smiled slightly, "Eighth Senior Sister, our master returned from the palace today. He seems to be in a bad mood, so I'm going to visit him."