At the Tianxia Association, a passionate speech was currently underway.
“My poor sister was so good!” Chen shouted at the top of his lungs, moving the crowd below to tears.
“She lost her father at one, her mother at three, her grandfather at five, and her grandmother at seven! By the time she was eight, I was the only brother she had left. It hasn't been easy for me!”
“As her older brother, I raised her, literally spoon-feeding her feces and urine!”
Chenn covered his face in the crowd. What the hell did he mean, spoon-feeding her feces and urine? Couldn't he have chosen a more decent way to phrase that?
Even Elder Li, who was quietly hiding backstage, couldn't help but twitch his eyes at these words. Losing her father at one, her mother at three, her grandfather at five, and her grandmother at seven—just what kind of jinx of a lone star was this girl...?
Yet, the crowd below was genuinely moved to tears. What did people of the jianghu value most?
Martial power? Status? None of the above. When one walked the jianghu, it was all about loyalty and righteousness!
Furthermore, most of the members within the Tianxia Association had been swayed and recruited from the Martial Alliance. Naturally, they could empathize with this on some level, and the fury in their hearts continued to rise.
And this accumulated fury now only needed a final spark.
And so, Elder Li made his entrance.
A profound inner force swept across the entire venue. Everyone felt as if a colossal mountain was pressing down on their shoulders, forcing them to bend their backs involuntarily. Even so, they strained to look at the figure appearing on the stage.
Who on earth was this? To think that just his entrance alone could pressure everyone down by half an inch.
This pressure did not last for long.
With a low, heavy sound, the weight pressing down on their shoulders vanished instantly. Only then could they clearly see the person standing on the stage.
The figure appeared gaunt, with vital energy and blood almost completely depleted. Yet, his spine was as straight and unyielding as a green pine.
“I am the Leader of the Tianxia Association. You may call me Elder Li,” Elder Li said slowly, his hoarse voice clearly reaching everyone's ears.
The Leader?!
Everyone's hearts skipped a beat. Whether they were new recruits or members who had been around for a while, without exception, none of them had ever seen the Leader.
This was his first public appearance. He lacked the imposing majesty they had imagined, nor did he exude any domineering aura. He was simply an old man who looked somewhat robust.
But after his display just now, who would dare to underestimate him?
“I have long heard of the actions of the Martial Alliance, but since our paths are different, we do not make plans together. Thus, it was not my place to say much.”
Elder Li paused, his gaze sweeping over the crowd. Each of them could clearly feel his eyes lingering on their faces for a brief moment.
“The grievances of you young brothers in the Tianxia Association are all etched in my heart,” Elder Li said. Under everyone's watchful eyes, his gaze finally landed on Chen's face beside him.
“However... this matter today can no longer be avoided!”
Elder Li's voice was loud and powerful, echoing through the venue with a determination that could not be ignored.
At this moment, this declaration completely gathered the scattered sparks into a raging prairie fire. The crowd raised their arms and cheered, their momentum shaking heaven and earth!
“Tianxia Association! Tianxia Association!”
Standing among the crowd below, Chenn felt everyone's soaring emotions, and a smile couldn't help but tug at the corner of his lips.
The show has begun.
...
...
Bang! The door was slammed shut. Only a miserable-looking figure remained on the bed—of course, she only looked that way.
Although the woman's clothes were disheveled, a smile curved her lips, and a purse lay on the bed.
This was thrown to her by Wu An, who called it "hard-work compensation."
The woman was instantly overjoyed. That other person had given her a hundred taels of silver, and she hadn't expected to pocket an additional thirty taels from this.
“Hahaha!” As she thought about it, she couldn't help but burst into laughter. It was enough to make bandits weep and thieves fall silent. How could money be so easy to make?
Just as she was counting her money for the third time, a faint hubbub of noise rose outside the door.
The woman froze for a moment, then smacked her own forehead.
Shoot, she had almost forgotten that this play wasn't over yet. She hurriedly pinched herself hard on her shoulders and collarbones until they turned red, and even bit her own lip until it bled, making herself look thoroughly pitiful.
Taking a deep breath, she got up and forcefully pushed open the door.
As soon as the door opened, she saw the scene outside. Countless people were locked in combat, blood splashing everywhere in a shocking display of violence and bloodshed.
The Tianxia Association has already fought their way in?! Her eyes widened. She hadn't expected that man to move so quickly.
“You are... that man's sister.”
Just then, someone noticed her presence. Catching sight of the bruises on her body, they immediately understood what had happened.
“That damned beast!” the person cursed loudly, instantly drawing the attention of the others.
This sight caused an instant uproar, sending the anger of the Tianxia Association soaring to its absolute peak. The members of the Martial Alliance were already dissatisfied to begin with, so they hadn't put much effort into the fight. Now, seeing the opposing side ready to risk their lives, they were utterly terrified.
Some of the alliance members chose to defect. Thus, a bizarre scene unfolded: not only were no members of the Tianxia Association dying, but their numbers actually seemed to grow as the battle progressed.
Seeing the completely one-sided situation, the high-level fighters of the Martial Alliance could no longer sit still.
A long spear shot through the air from the horizon, instantly skewering several members of the Tianxia Association.
Everyone present was shocked by this move and halted their actions. They saw a figure with a long robe draped over his shoulders, his sleeves fluttering in the wind as dust partially obscured his face.
Unhurriedly, he walked through the crowd and arrived beside the spear. The person skewered by the spear stared deathly at him.
“Bu... Jingyun,” the man muttered. As soon as these words left his mouth, his final breath dissipated.
Bu Jingyun pulled out the spear and gave it a casual flick, tossing the corpse skewered on the shaft onto the ground.
“Who is he?” someone asked with an extremely grim expression. An aura like this was definitely not something an ordinary person could possess.
“It's Bu Jingyun... It's him!”
The person beside him clearly recognized the newcomer and sucked in a breath of cold air.
“He is the Hall Master of the Weapon Armor Hall! His strength is comparable to the second-in-command. We are in deep trouble this time.”
Hearing this, everyone's expressions changed drastically. A figure like this was fully capable of slaughtering everyone present without suspense!
“Fantastic! It's Hall Master Bu!”
“My heart lies with the Martial Alliance! I spit upon those traitors!”
The remaining loyal members of the Martial Alliance cheered. They had thought they were dead for sure today and had even been prepared to defect, never expecting Bu Jingyun to suddenly arrive.
“The Alliance Leader and the Vice Alliance Leader have rushed to other areas. Leave this place to me,” Bu Jingyun said, holding his spear behind his back as he looked coldly at the members of the Tianxia Association.
“Today, all of you shall remain here.”
The members of the Tianxia Association gritted their teeth. Remain? Even if they were to die here, they would still bite off a chunk of his flesh!
“Charge!” someone shouted, and the crowd surged forward, everyone attacking with their full strength.
Bu Jingyun remained unfazed. He reached out with his left hand, opening his palm slightly toward the oncoming crowd, while his right hand gripped the lower end of his spear, pulling it to the left. The spear swept around his neck as his left shoulder dipped slightly.
Boom! Bu Jingyun swung forcefully in front of him, unleashing a blast of air. The abdomens of those at the absolute front were torn open, and the crowd was sent flying backward, falling row by row.
With just a single blow, he had repelled the entire crowd from the Tianxia Association.
At this moment, those unrealistic illusions were completely shattered. The gap between them was like night and day.
“No matter how many ants there are, they are still just ants,” Bu Jingyun said indifferently. Repelling the crowd with a single sweep of his spear had not brought any smugness or disdain to his face.
His calmness made it seem as though everything was only natural.
Despair gradually spread. No one could stand against an insurmountable enemy.
Just as despair enveloped the entire area, Bu Jingyun's brow furrowed slightly. With a flick of his spear, he deflected a flying spike. However, he had not expected the tail end of the spike to be connected to an iron chain.
By the time he saw it, it was already too late to react.
The spike was deflected by the spear and hit the ground with a loud clang. The entire crowd held their breath for a split second, staring blankly at him.
On the face of the figure who had been deemed undefeated, a clear red scratch had appeared.
For the first time, a flicker of emotion appeared on Bu Jingyun's face. He stared somberly at the two cloaked figures in the distance, a trace of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
Chenn looked at his expression and sneered.
“Looks like you aren't so invincible after all.”
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