Published: December 25, 2024
In the sky, Elder Wu roared angrily, still wanting to gather himself to reform his body, but a terrifying destructive force swept over. Bang! His two halves exploded again, instantly turning into countless fragments.
A formidable Half-step Martial Emperor, and also an expert in swordsmanship, was annihilated in both body and spirit with a single blow.
Hiss!
In an instant, everyone was shocked to the core, feeling a chill climbing their backs, cold sweat pouring down their foreheads.
Too powerful, too domineering.
A Half-step Martial Emperor could kill at will, showing no regard for the fact that this was the main territory of the Demon Sword Sect, with a royal-level power behind them. It left everyone speechless.
"You..."
"Elder Wu!"
"Brother Gu!"
A group of people from the Demon Sword Sect erupted with fury, each exuding terrifying killing intent, their eyes blood-red, filled with grief and anger.
"Everyone, stand down!"
Yan Shijiu roared, and boom! The Martial Emperor aura exploded to its peak, the terrifying aura suppressing the killing intent of all the elite members of the Demon Sword Sect.
"Does your Demon Sword Sect intend to rebel?" Hong Ying's eyes shone with a fierce light, cold aura erupting around her like eternal ice. Under Yan Shijiu's Martial Emperor aura, she remained unmoved, of course, Yan Shijiu's Martial Emperor aura did not dare to target her.
"Yan does not dare." Yan Shijiu felt rage in his heart but bowed respectfully, saying with humiliation.
At this moment, he represented the Demon Sword Sect. He knew all too well how terrifying the Law Enforcement Hall was; their backing was the Piao Miao Palace, a top force in the Martial Domain. With a snap of their fingers, his Demon Sword Sect could be destroyed, with no chance to fight back.
"Elder Wu Gu Taibai defied the will of the Law Enforcement Hall, and received his just deserts. He is now expelled from the Demon Sword Sect, and is a sinner of our sect." Yan Shijiu said sternly, his cold eyes glaring at the many elite members of the Demon Sword Sect behind him.
The furious expressions of many elders froze instantly, grinding their teeth, their eyes filled with anger. Ultimately, they could only transform that into helpless indignation and say, "We obey the sect master's orders."
The crowd below exchanged glances, shock written on their faces, only able to sigh.
To dare confront someone from the Law Enforcement Hall was practically seeking death; being killed could only be considered as their own misfortune.
"Are you not convinced?" Hong Ying looked over coldly.
"Yan does not dare." Yan Shijiu lowered his head.
"Hmph! I represent the Law Enforcement Hall and naturally won't kill indiscriminately. Considering that your Demon Sword Sect lost a seed disciple, I will spare your sect this time for your disrespect." Hong Ying said coldly.
What could the people from the Demon Sword Sect say? The sect elder was killed; they were at fault and could only swallow their blood and tears in grievance.
Moreover, one of their seed disciples had died, truly a double calamity.
Hong Ying did not leave but continued coldly, "Sect Master Yan, just now even your Demon Sword Sect’s disciple said it was this Han Li who killed Shui Leqing. In my view, the murderer is very likely this Han Li. The reason he frames others is to absolve himself. As a member of the Law Enforcement Hall, I have the responsibility to maintain order in the Northern Sky Domain. Today, I want to see how Sect Master Yan will judge this."
Yan Shijiu felt great hatred in his heart; the Law Enforcement Hall was too ruthless. Not only had they killed an elder from his Demon Sword Sect, but they also wanted to deal with their seed disciple.
What Yan Shijiu did not know was that Ji Ruyue had an extraordinary identity. How could Hong Ying let her bear such a sin? If word got out that a member of the Law Enforcement Hall killed a seed disciple of the Demon Sword Sect yet went unpunished, and it reached the ears of the commanding officer, she too would be culpable.