The Wind-Controlling Swordsmanship from Under One Person

Chapter 263 Establishing Authority: Beating the Younger Ones Will Bring Down the Older Ones
An eerie silence fell over the void.

The previously chaotic sounds all disappeared. On the market dock, the alien races who had been craning their necks to watch the battle all turned their attention away and continued their previous activities as if nothing had happened.

Just like that earth-shattering battle, it was nothing more than watching an insignificant street performance.

Ye Mo hung the Panlong Spear back on his back, the dragon patterns on the spear still retaining a lingering killing intent.

He walked to Qin Ye's side, a hearty smile on his face, but his eyes held a seriousness he hadn't shown before: "Friend, I didn't expect you to be so capable. Please forgive my rudeness earlier."

Having witnessed Qin Ye's strength, Qiu Tingnan and Ye Mo's attitudes underwent subtle changes.

It's no longer the kind of care and strictness that seniors show to juniors, but rather a greater sense of respect as peers interact.

Qin Ye released the Flame Soul and Eight Gates states, and the black flames swirling around him receded like a tide.

With a soft clang, the thousand blades returned to their sheaths. He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture to the two men, his movements clean and efficient.

"Thank you both for your help."

"Hey, don't be so formal." Ye Mo waved his hand, his laughter filled with magnanimity: "As fellow human beings, it's only right that we help each other. I believe that if we encounter trouble in the future, you will also lend a helping hand without hesitation."

At this point, his expression suddenly became serious, and he lowered his voice, saying, "However, the Bone-Eating Clan lost three Transcendent Realm cultivators this time, so they probably won't let this go easily."

Qiu Tingnan snorted coldly, his long eyebrows raised, and said indignantly, "What are you afraid of? They were the ones who surrounded and attacked my human race first. At worst, we'll have a fair and just duel. Do they dare to disregard the rules in the market?"

Ye Mo sighed, shook his head, but said nothing more.

He had spent more time in the market than Qiu Tingnan and had seen more of the world. He was very clear about the ways these alien races behaved and the market's subtle attitude towards each race.

So-called rules only apply to the weak.

However, even if he said these things, that naive girl Qiuqiu wouldn't listen, so he simply kept quiet.

Seeing this, Qin Ye chuckled lightly, his voice as calm as if he were discussing the weather: "Seniors, there's no need for that. If the Bone-Eating Clan comes looking for you, just push the blame onto me. I won't stay in the market forever; they won't be able to find me."

These words were spoken casually, yet they exuded a strong sense of confidence.

Qin Ye was indeed fearless. No matter what level the Bone-Eating Clan members were, he would fight if he could win, and run if he couldn't.

Anyway, he won't stay in the market forever. With his growth rate, he might already have the ability to fight back when he returns from the mission world next time.

After Qin Ye finished speaking, he said no more and slowly landed on the bluestone slab of the market dock.

Lu Jin and his two companions immediately came forward, followed by a number of humans who had previously stood by indifferently.

The emotions in these people's eyes were complex. If they could, who would want to live such a pathetic life? It's just that they are suffering from the lack of a truly powerful figure who can crush the alien race to step forward and lead the way.

But today, they saw a glimmer of hope in Qin Ye.

He was able to instantly kill the Bone-Eating Clan who had been in the Transformation Realm for many years after just being promoted to the Transformation Realm. What if he were to be promoted to the Common Realm or the supreme Zhen Realm?
Could that also allow them to instantly kill experts of the same level? If that happens, would the alien races still dare to bully the human race so recklessly?

Lu Jin strode forward, his white beard trembling with his loud laughter: "Qin boy, I'm truly impressed by your cultivation speed! Those bastards from the Bone-Eating Clan, well done! Hahaha~"

Qin Ye nodded to Zhang Zhiwei and Zuo Ruotong as a greeting.

He then asked, "Old Lu, has the person I told you about arrived?"

"No." Lu Jin's laughter subsided, and she shook her head. "During the time you were gone, only one eccentric old man ascended before you returned, but I heard he seems to have entered the depths of the void."

Qin Ye nodded slightly. If he wasn't mistaken, this old man should be the Sage of Six Paths.

But why hasn't Yue Kui come up yet? Has the Devouring Beast not been completely wiped out?
Or did you encounter some other trouble?
This thought made Qin Ye feel a little anxious. He wanted to find a way to go back to the Ling Cage world to take another look.

He had previously communicated with the Floating Life Record, but had not received a reply that he could return to the previous world.

However, since the Feasters can plant seeds in lower planes, it proves that ascension is not a one-way street, and there must be other methods.

Afterwards, Qin Ye followed the others to the human race's settlement.

Before even stepping through the gates of the human settlement, a group of people came rushing towards them with an imposing air.

The leader was a middle-aged man who looked to be about forty or fifty years old, but humans in the Void are known for their longevity, so his true age was hard to estimate.

This man was named Yuan Yao. He had a leopard-like head and bulging eyes, and his face was full of fierceness. The most striking feature was his crippled right hand, which had only three fingers left. The cut was an unnatural bluish color, indicating that he had been injured by some special force.

He and his men blocked the entrance to the neighborhood, their unfriendly gazes sweeping over Qin Ye.

He then looked at Ye Mo, gave a cold snort, and his voice was like sandpaper rubbing together:

"Ye Mo, I heard that you killed Zha Hui of the Bone-Eating Clan. Do you know how much trouble this will bring to the humans in the market?"

"How much trouble could it be? It's just that the Bone-Eating Clan will hold a grudge and target us." Ye Mo casually brushed a stray strand of hair from his forehead and shrugged. "Isn't the situation the same now?"

Yuan Yao snorted coldly, glancing at Qin Ye and saying, "This brat caused all the trouble. When the Bone-Eating Clan comes to demand him, we'll hand him over to appease their anger!"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tingnan immediately felt a surge of anger.

She stepped forward, her aura exploding, and pointed at Yuan Yao, angrily shouting:
"Yuan Yao, what nonsense are you spouting! You don't help your own kind when they're in trouble, you just cower like a coward. It's because of trash like you that the human race can't hold its head high!"

When he was pointed at and insulted, Yuan Yao's fierce face turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

His missing right hand was clenched into a fist, veins bulging:
"Qiu Tingnan! Watch your mouth! Do you think humanity can hold its head high with your naive woman status? Without its own territory, humanity will never rise up and can only live under the eaves of others, enduring their cold stares!"

"Going against a powerful alien race? Do you want to destroy our last foothold in the market?"

Qiu Tingnan's face was so gloomy it was almost dripping with water. She parted her red lips slightly, about to retort, when a long, slender hand gently pressed on her shoulder.

Qin Ye walked past her, glanced at the tense crowd, and said calmly:

"You don't need to worry. I will take full responsibility for the Bone-Eating Clan's affairs. It has nothing to do with you."

"Hmph, that sounds nice, but who knows if you'll just hide again like before." Yuan Yao sneered sarcastically, "I've seen plenty of hotheads like you, who act recklessly just because they have some skills, and in the end, others have to bear the consequences for them."

Qin Ye's eyes darkened, and he exhaled, "You talk too much."

Clang——

In the blink of an eye, a clear and melodious sword cry pierced the sky, and everyone present only felt a blur before their eyes.

When he came to his senses, Qin Ye was already standing in front of Yuan Yao, the long sword in his hand emitting a faint cold light, the blade no more than three inches from Yuan Yao's crown.

The killing intent emanating from the blade was almost tangible, cleanly severing the stray hairs on his forehead and leaving a scarlet bloodstain.

Yuan Yao's face turned deathly pale instantly, and his knees went weak uncontrollably.

The blade so close to his face made his scalp tingle, and in a daze, he seemed to see the bloody scene of himself being cleaved in two.

He had initially thought that the other side was able to kill Zha Hui entirely because of Qiu Tingnan and Lin Mo's help, but he hadn't expected this.
Damn it, the messenger didn't even explain things clearly!

A bead of cold sweat slid down Yuan Yao's temple; his Adam's apple bobbed, and his voice trembled.

"Young man, friend, don't be impulsive, let's talk this out."

There's an old saying among humans: "Of all the mysteries of martial arts, speed is the only thing that cannot be broken." This saying applies equally to the void. His opponent's speed was so fast that he didn't even have a chance to react. If he had known his opponent possessed such strength, he would never have dared to be the first to step forward.

Thick, almost tangible blood energy swirled around Qin Ye, and the murderous aura emanating from him caused everyone around him to swallow hard.

This aura couldn't have been accumulated without killing hundreds or thousands of people; to give them the feeling it was more like slaughtering tens of thousands of lives.

"My problems are never someone else's responsibility." Qin Ye's voice was as cold as ice: "If you're afraid of this or that, then just stay put and don't utter another word."

The blade pressed down an inch further—

"die!"

"Yes, yes," Yuan Yao nodded vigorously, his previous arrogance completely gone.

This disgraceful behavior drew contempt from the human cultivators who had followed him out. Some even spat in disgust, clearly dissatisfied with his bullying and cowardly ways.

Instead, they looked at Qin Ye with a hint of awe.

Qin Ye slowly sheathed his sword.

Feeling the killing intent that had enveloped him recede, Yuan Yao staggered back several steps, clutching his chest and panting heavily, his face filled with lingering fear.

Qiu Tingnan felt a surge of secret pleasure as he looked at Yuan Yao's disheveled appearance.

That old bastard, he's never there when it comes to standing up for his own kind, but he's always there to kick someone when they're down.

In short, he deserves a beating!
Just as the human race was embroiled in internal strife, a suffocating pressure suddenly descended.

"puff--"

Those with weaker cultivation levels coughed up blood, their knees slamming uncontrollably into the ground.

The hard bluestone floor was cracked like a spider web by kneeling, and blood meandered along the cracks.

Even Ye Mo and the others, who were at the Transcendent Realm, had their expressions change drastically and had to exert all their spiritual energy to resist.

Qiu Tingnan's long legs trembled slightly, and his pupils reflected a look of shock. This pressure definitely exceeded the realm of transformation!
In an instant, several figures appeared without warning above the human settlement.

Those figures had ribs growing out of their bodies and were covered with hideous exoskeletons. Such obvious characteristics made them undoubtedly the Bone-Eating Clan.

The giant at the head was over three meters tall, with bulging muscles beneath his dark skin, each muscle fiber seemingly containing terrifying power.

His indifferent gaze swept over the humans below, and the powerful aura that oppressed everyone emanated from him.

When he spoke, his voice boomed like muffled thunder in everyone's ears:

"Three breaths. Those who killed my people, step forward."

Ye Mo gritted his teeth and raised his head under the pressure: "Senior, this is a market town. It's not right for you to hurt my people so recklessly."

"Hmph, a marketplace."

The giant snorted coldly, but did not continue speaking. Instead, he suddenly turned his head to look to the side.

Ripples spread through the space, and a figure in cyan quietly appeared.

The newcomer was dressed in an elegant long robe, with a gentle and refined face. He was none other than You Kang, the manager of the Chamber of Commerce who had helped Qin Ye out of a predicament.

After Yu Kang appeared, he didn't look at the human race, but nodded slightly to the big man: "So it's Senior Zack. May I ask what brings you here?"

The burly man known as Zach toned down his imposing manner slightly.

Although the other party was only at the peak of the Transformation Realm, with the backing of the Market Chamber of Commerce, even he had to give them some face.

"You Kang, three of my clan's Transcendent Realm experts have perished. Don't tell me your merchant guild was unaware of this!"

"I've heard a little about it." You Kang nodded neither humbly nor arrogantly, but suddenly changed the subject: "However, that fight took place outside the market. The rules of the market only apply within the market."

His words were perfectly worded, both stating the Chamber of Commerce's position and implicitly issuing a warning.

Battles outside the market are not under the jurisdiction of their merchant guild; they are considered free fighting.

Within the market, one must abide by the market rules, regardless of who one is.

Zack snorted coldly and withdrew the aura that had enveloped the human settlement.

The humans below were relieved, their panting rising and falling.

You Kang smiled professionally and cupped his hands in greeting:
"Thank you for your understanding, senior."

Anyone who is powerless and incapable of injuring others in the marketplace will be severely punished.

But after Zach injured someone, Yokang still had to thank him; that's what it means to be respected for your strength.

This scene filled the hearts of the human race with bitterness.

Zack said sternly, "Youkang, I won't make things difficult for you. You just need to expel those three people from the market, and the rest is none of your business."

“This…” You Kang frowned slightly, a perfectly timed look of embarrassment appearing on his face: “I’m afraid it’s against the rules.”

"Humans can kill my people, but it's against the rules for me to come and seek justice?" Zack suddenly roared, his dark yellow eyes flashing. "Could it be that the rules of this market were made specifically for my Bone-Eating Clan?"

This unreasonable argument left the humans present speechless with anger.

Everyone knows that Zhaka died on the fighting stage, and Zha Hui even sought revenge but was killed instead, which has nothing to do with the rules of the market.

But in the face of absolute power, reason often seems pale and powerless.

Although they were arguing illogically, no one dared to question them, after all, their strength was undeniable.

You Kang still wore a professional smile, but a cold glint had appeared in his eyes:

"Senior is joking. The rules of the market have been established for 100,000 years and have never favored any race. Of course, they will not change because of any race."

Then, he changed the subject, his tone softening slightly, and said, "How about this, I'll have the human race provide appropriate compensation to the Bone-Eating Clan, and then we can all sit down."

"No need!" Zack interrupted rudely, waving his bone-armored hand wildly, "There's no room for discussion. Those who kill my people will be punished severely!"

You Kang's smile vanished completely.

As the manager of the Chamber of Commerce, he had given them plenty of face, but he never expected that the Bone-Eating Clan would be so ungrateful. Did they really think that the market was their territory?
Just as he was about to invoke the authority of the Chamber of Commerce, a figure suddenly stepped out from the crowd below.

Upon seeing this figure, a barely perceptible ripple flashed in You Kang's eyes.

When he first met this person, the other party was just a novice who knew nothing and was being framed by the Bone-Eating Clan.

Who would have thought that in such a short time, he would have been able to kill a Transcendent Realm expert of the Bone-Eating Clan?

Such a monstrous rate of growth was astonishing, even to the well-informed You Kang.

(End of this chapter)