Martial Master

“Is this Sikong Zhen, the master of the current Sikong Sacred Ground?” Suddenly, the previously silent Ancient Void Night spoke.

“Indeed,” Sikong Zhen replied with a slight smile, looking at this vice sect master.

Ancient Void Night’s voice grew solemn as he said, “As a person from the Sikong Sacred Ground, you brazenly intrude into our Linyuan Sacred Gate. Such behavior is truly unbecoming of your status and strength. Moreover, we in the Linyuan Sacred Gate are currently discussing matters concerning the Shihen Imperial Sect and the Sikong Sacred Ground. Don’t you think it’s rather rude for you to eavesdrop here?”

Sikong Zhen let out a hearty laugh.

“Rude? What do you call rudeness? You actually have the audacity to utter those two words. Hmph, you know that this seat is the master of the Sikong Sacred Ground? Yet, when I arrived at your Linyuan Sacred Gate, I was met with a closed door. Is this how you treat your guests at the Linyuan Sacred Gate? Besides, you’re discussing matters concerning my Sikong Sacred Ground. As the master, it is only natural for me to listen in and see how you all truly regard my Sikong Sacred Ground.”

Sikong Zhen glanced at him disdainfully and said lightly, “You dare speak to me about manners? Do you think you’re worthy of that? Or should I say, do you even deserve it?”

“You…”

Ancient Void Night’s face displayed overwhelming anger.

No matter how composed someone might be, hearing Sikong Zhen's words would likely provoke a reaction.

Too arrogant, too domineering, too dismissive, and excessively strong.

However, many disciples of the Linyuan Sacred Gate, instead of feeling anger, sensed a strong shock. Such words, such arrogance—if one could become such a person, how carefree that would be.

“Sikong Zhen, you truly are lawless and look down on our Linyuan Sacred Gate too much,” Ancient Void Night said coldly.

A clear intent to kill exploded from his body, dark sources manifesting above his head, displaying a magnificent aura. One could only wonder what unrivaled divine ability was being brewed within him.

“What? Ancient Void Night? Do you wish to make a move against this seat?”

Sikong Zhen’s body trembled, exuding unmatched dominance, and he sneered repeatedly, “You are merely a vice sect master of the Linyuan Sacred Gate, and even more so, a retired vice sect master. To put it nicely, I could address you as vice sect master. To put it bluntly, what are you? Just a retired person, staying in seclusion in some obscure corner of time and space, and you dare come out to embarrass yourself. Isn’t that laughable?”

With a thunderous boom, Sikong Zhen stood up, dark sources exploding within him.

“Even if your sect master stood before me, they must speak properly. What do you count as?”

Sikong Zhen spoke directly, showing no mercy.

What kind of person was he? With just a glance, he could discern the intentions of the crowd present. From the previous attitudes, it was clear that Ancient Void Night and Protector Xuan Di were in cahoots, targeting Protector Mi Kong and trying to trouble his Sikong Sacred Ground.

For this person, Sikong Zhen naturally held no courtesy, directly striking at his prestige within the Linyuan Sacred Gate.

Sikong Zhen said lightly, “Ancient Void Night, I give you a piece of advice, since you have already retired, don’t come out causing a commotion. It’s better to enjoy your twilight years. Otherwise, one careless mistake, and you might break the seal. You are already half in the coffin; why rush to seek death?”

“Arrogant! Sikong Zhen, although you are the master of the Sikong Sacred Ground and hold a noble status, this is my Linyuan Sacred Gate. How dare you speak to Vice Sect Master Ancient Void Night like that? You are alone, and no matter how strong you are, if you do not restrain yourself here in my Linyuan Sacred Gate, your arrogance will undoubtedly lead to your demise.”

Suddenly, from below Ancient Void Night, a figure sitting on a throne stood up, his body like an iron tower. His gaze was filled with layers of echoes, and as he moved, it seemed as if the very heavens were filled with dark eyes, perceiving all illusions.