The Heavens: Man Covers the Heavens, Refines Treasures to Become an Emperor

He already had no good feelings towards Jiang Xuan, this suddenly appearing "minor character," and seeing him so "rude" now made him feel even more disgusted.

Huang Jianxiong frowned, his expression filled with undisguised disgust and accusation, and turned to look at Qi Yunxiao, who was closest to him.

"Hey, Qi Yunxiao! Who exactly is this 'Master Xun' that kid's talking about? Is this the kind of person he's taught? Doesn't he even know the most basic etiquette? Such behavior in this kind of setting is simply... vulgar and utterly absurd!"

His voice wasn't loud, but it was exceptionally clear in the quiet hall, filled with contempt and attack on Jiang Xuan and the "Master Xun" behind him.

Qi Yunxiao's face immediately turned somewhat ugly when he was called out.

He hated Jiang Xuan to the core, but dared not offend these scions of powerful families in the capital.

He could only bite the bullet and try to explain as objectively as possible.

"Young Master Huang, that 'Master Xun'... is a mysterious spirit pattern master who has recently gained fame in Yanxia City."

Its craftsmanship... is said to be highly praised even by the city's master of spirit patterns and geomancy, who called it "exquisite craftsmanship and unique style".

As for his disciple Jiang Xuan…” Qi Yunxiao paused, glanced at Jiang Xuan who was still drinking as if no one else was around, and said with a hint of helplessness and a desire to distance himself.

"I haven't had much contact with him, but I know that his... style of doing things is indeed somewhat... unconventional."

"Exquisite craftsmanship? Unique and unparalleled? Ha!"

Upon hearing this, Huang Jianxiong showed no respect whatsoever. Instead, he sneered, his voice suddenly rising in pitch, filled with undisguised sarcasm.

"What real skills could a so-called 'master' have who can't even discipline his own disciples, producing such impolite, rude, and unruly students? In my opinion, he's nothing more than a monkey becoming king in the absence of a tiger! A fame-seeking opportunist! If his disciples are like this, one can only imagine the character of his teacher! He's utterly despicable!"

These words were extremely sarcastic and cutting! They not only belittled Jiang Xuan to the point of worthlessness, but also directly questioned and insulted the mysterious "Master Xun," attacking his character and abilities!

The hall became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Everyone knew that Huang Jianxiong was truly enraged and was determined to humiliate Jiang Xuan and his disciples!

Right there in this deathly silence.

Sitting on the futon, Jiang Xuan, who had just taken a sip of wine, slowly put down the wine gourd.

He raised his eyelids and looked calmly at Huang Jianxiong, who had an arrogant and disdainful expression. Instead of anger, he showed an extremely gentle, even curious, smile.

He spoke, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears.

"Oh? What this young master says... seems to make a lot of sense."

"However, there is something I don't understand and would like to ask you, sir."

Jiang Xuan's tone was very sincere, as if he was genuinely seeking advice.

"May I ask if your parents...are they also like you...uneducated in manners and etiquette? Is that why they raised you to be so...unable to utter insults towards others' teachers?"

boom.!

These words were like a thunderclap from a clear sky!

The arrogance and disdain on Huang Jianxiong's face froze instantly, then transformed into an incredulous rage! A terrifying aura erupted from him in an instant!

"you wanna die!"

With a roar like that of a wounded beast, Huang Jianxiong suddenly stood up and, in a fit of rage, slammed his palm hard on the sandalwood desk in front of him!
boom! ! !
A loud bang!
The priceless and incredibly sturdy rosewood desk shattered like rotten wood under his furious palm strike! Wood chips flew everywhere, and wine and fruit spilled all over the ground!
Although Jiang Xuan did not know the specific identities of Huang Jianxiong and his group of scions of powerful families in the Forbidden City, he could tell from the almost humble and reserved demeanor of Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao and others, as well as the undisguised awe and unease in their eyes when they looked at these scions of powerful families, that these people were of great importance!
Especially considering that Huang Jianxiong was able to sit at the same table as "Little Swordsman" Xie Yutang, his identity and background must be extraordinary!
However, all of this was meaningless to Jiang Xuan.

His world has always been simply divided.

Enemy or friend. As for power, status, and background? Those are merely excuses for the weak to seek protection, or tools used by the strong to crush the weak.

Jiang Xuan acts solely on his conscience, only concerned with right and wrong! Since Huang Jianxiong dared to insult his sect and speak so venomously, he is now an enemy! Why be polite to an enemy?

Therefore, faced with Huang Jianxiong's condescending disdain and insults, Jiang Xuan did not hesitate to choose the most direct and sharpest counterattack. He would use Huang's own methods against him! He would use Huang's own spear against his own shield! Didn't you say that my master and I lacked manners and were of low character? Then I'll question whether your parents were also "unmannered" like you, thus raising you to be so quick to insult your teachers!
This blow struck Huang Jianxiong, a proud son of a powerful family, squarely where it hurt! How could he allow others to question his family's honor and the dignity of his parents and elders? Especially not from a mere borderland brat whom he considered an ant!

"you wanna die!"

Huang Jianxiong's arrogance was instantly replaced by rage, his face turning bright red, like a red-hot iron! With a roar like that of a wounded beast, he suddenly stood up, and in his fury, he slammed his palm down hard!
boom! ! !
The sturdy and precious rosewood desk shattered like paper under his violent spiritual energy! Wood chips, porcelain shards, and wine and fruit flew everywhere, leaving a mess! The terrifying force even made the robes of several aristocratic scions nearby flutter loudly!

The hall was deathly silent, save for the soft patter of sawdust falling to the ground.

Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, Yuan Shu, and the others turned deathly pale instantly, their hearts pounding wildly!
Their worst fears have come true! Jiang Xuan, that jinx, has actually clashed directly with the young master of a powerful family in the capital! And it's a fight to the death right from the start!
They instinctively took a step back, fearing they might be caught in the crossfire.

Meanwhile, the scions of powerful families from the Forbidden City around Huang Jianxiong, such as Ouyang Lun and Liu Hanjiang, not only showed no intention of dissuading him, but instead revealed cold, amused sneers.

They knew Huang Jianxiong's temperament; he was arrogant and domineering, and couldn't tolerate the slightest grievance.

But what surprised them even more was that the kid on the other side named Jiang Xuan had an even tougher temper than Huang Jianxiong! He even dared to retort directly, every word piercing their hearts! In their eyes, Jiang Xuan was already a dead man, the only difference being how he died.

Faced with this terrifying aura and killing intent that could paralyze ordinary people, Jiang Xuan remained seated cross-legged on the inconspicuous futon, and even the smiling expression on his face did not change in the slightest.

He slowly stuffed the gourd back into his pocket, then looked up at Huang Jianxiong, who was furious like a raging lion, his tone slightly mocking, as if he were commenting on a bad dish.

"Tsk tsk, young master, your temper... is just as foul as your mouth. What's wrong, are you angry because someone hit a nerve?"

Adding fuel to the fire!

"Ah! You little bastard! I'll tear you apart!!"

Huang Jianxiong was completely enraged! His eyes turned bloodshot, and his spiritual energy erupted like boiling magma, unleashing the powerful aura of a peak Human Qi Realm expert without reservation!
He swayed, about to pounce on Jiang Xuan and tear him to pieces!
"Brother Jianxiong! Wait a minute!"

Just as Huang Jianxiong was about to pounce, a clear voice rang out. A handsome young man with a somewhat cynical air, dressed in a brocade robe with gold trim, who was sitting next to Ouyang Lun, stood up and reached out to stop Huang Jianxiong.

"How can you kill a chicken with a bull's knife?"

The golden-robed youth had a mocking smile on his lips, but his gaze swept over Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, and the others who were huddled in the corner, their faces pale, like a venomous snake.

"Why should Brother Jianxiong personally deal with this ignorant country bumpkin? It would only dirty your hands! I think... why not have a few 'friends' from Yanxia City do it for you? It would be their way of apologizing to Brother Jianxiong, what do you say?"

This move was extremely insidious! It not only temporarily stopped the enraged Huang Jianxiong, but also put Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, and the others in a very difficult situation!

Upon hearing this, Wen Mingxiu, Qi Yunxiao, Yuan Shu, and the others' faces instantly turned extremely ugly, as if they had swallowed a fly!
Send them to deal with Jiang Xuan?!
What a joke! The bloody conflict from just a few days ago is still fresh in everyone's mind! Jiang Xuan's godlike methods, his ruthlessness in instantly crippling a mid-stage Human Qi Realm cultivator, still send shivers down their spines! What's more, this fiend has a terrifying existence behind him that can silence even the Listening Rain Pavilion! Go and deal with him? Isn't that just courting death?
Qi Yunxiao cursed the golden-robed youth a thousand times in his heart!
He steeled himself, bracing himself against Huang Jianxiong's murderous gaze, and spoke in a dry voice, carrying immense pressure.

“Young Master Huang, Young Master Jin… It’s not that we are unwilling to serve, but it’s just that… this fiend is fierce and has unpredictable methods. We… we are afraid that we are not up to the task!”

He almost gritted his teeth as he acknowledged Jiang Xuan's strength.

"what?"

The golden-robed youth raised an eyebrow, seemingly somewhat surprised.

Huang Jianxiong temporarily suppressed his rage, his bloodshot eyes fixed on Qi Yunxiao.

"Incapable? Qi Yunxiao! What do you mean? Do you mean that all of you from Yanxia City can't defeat a mere Human Realm brat?!"

Qi Yunxiao, Wen Mingxiu, and the others felt extremely bitter and could only nod with difficulty.

Although they outnumbered him, Jiang Xuan's terrifying fighting power meant they had absolutely no chance of winning! Going up against him would just be suicide missions!

At this point, the mockery and sneers on the faces of the aristocratic scions in the Forbidden City finally subsided, replaced by a hint of surprise and solemnity.

How could a young man from a small border town inspire such fear in the young elites of several of the local top families, leaving them without even the courage to make a move? This is completely different from what they had anticipated! Could there really be something strange about this kid?
Looking at the timid appearance of Wen Mingxiu and the others, and then at Jiang Xuan, who was still sitting on the futon with a calm and even slightly mocking smile, Huang Jianxiong felt a surge of anger at being looked down upon and played with.
"Trash! A bunch of trash!"

He pointed at Wen Mingxiu and others and started cursing.

"You don't even dare to touch a country bumpkin! What use are you? Get out of my way! I'll deal with him myself!"

After cursing Wen Mingxiu and the others, Huang Jianxiong's murderous gaze was fixed on Jiang Xuan as if it were a physical object, and his voice was as cold as ice from the deepest hell.

"Boy! Now, immediately! Kneel down before me! Kneel and admit your mistake! Crush your cultivation! I might still show you mercy and leave you a whole corpse! Otherwise... I'll make you wish you were dead! I'll annihilate you, body and soul!"

Faced with this blatant threat of death, Jiang Xuan slowly stood up from the futon and dusted off non-existent dust from his robes.

His movements were slow and casual, but deep within his calm eyes lay a frozen pool, undisturbed yet containing a chilling coldness.

Kneel? Abandon your cultivation?

Jiang Xuan's lips curled into a cold smile.

"Young Master Huang, you have quite the air of authority."

He changed the subject, his tone becoming slightly playful.

"However, I was personally invited by Granny Feng to repair her young lady's musical instruments. Are you sure... you want to kill me here? Aren't you afraid Granny Feng will be displeased?"

"you!"

Huang Jianxiong paused, a hint of fear flashing in his eyes, but it was quickly overwhelmed by even stronger anger.

"Shameless brat! How dare you use Granny Feng to intimidate me?!"

He felt that his dignity had been challenged like never before!
"To pressure you?"

Jiang Xuan shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with a hint of pitying mockery.

"I'm just pointing out a fact. Whether you listen or not..."

He slightly raised his chin, his eyes suddenly becoming sharp as knives, carrying an undisguised provocation.

"If you've got the guts... then go ahead and try?"

"Try it then! Die, you bastard!!"

Huang Jianxiong's last shred of reason was completely ignited!
Like a mad tiger whose tail has been stepped on, he let out a deafening roar, transforming into a raging yellow hurricane as he pounced towards Jiang Xuan! His speed was so fast that he left a trail of afterimages in the air!
"Hidden Dragon Claw!!"

With a fierce shout, Huang Jianxiong's right hand bent into a hook shape, and a deep, domineering, and seemingly earth-shattering azure spiritual energy suddenly erupted and wrapped around his five fingers! The spiritual energy was condensed as if it were solid, and it vaguely transformed into a ferocious azure dragon claw phantom, with a shrill whistling sound that tore through the air and a terrifying pressure that made people's hearts tremble, and it fiercely grabbed down at Jiang Xuan's crown!

The Huang clan's secret martial art, Hidden Dragon Claw! It's a killing move from the very first strike! Clearly, it's meant to kill instantly!
"Peak of the Human Realm... Refined power, extraordinary martial arts skills!"

Jiang Xuan instantly judged Huang Jianxiong's skill level and the power of his attack.

These scions of powerful families in the capital are indeed quite capable! They are far superior to those so-called geniuses from wealthy families in Yanxia City!
However, Jiang Xuan showed no fear whatsoever! In fact, a hint of fighting spirit ignited in his eyes!
Faced with the terrifying dragon claw that could split mountains and shatter rocks, Jiang Xuan advanced instead of retreating!

He took a half-step forward with his right foot, lowered his waist and sat firmly on his horse, clenched his right fist, and without using any fancy martial arts techniques, he simply condensed the powerful spiritual energy of the [Dongxuan Devouring Wilderness Scripture] within his body onto his fist!

hum!
A heavy, concentrated, and terrifying power, seemingly capable of crushing mountains, emanated from Jiang Xuan's seemingly ordinary fist!
boom.!!!

Fists and claws collided!

Like two small mountains colliding with a deafening roar! (End of Chapter)