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Chapter 446 Losing Face
Now, using this against their own people is incredibly sarcastic!
He really couldn't accept the current situation!
Now that Tian Hongzi is willing to separate the two, Yu Yuanhua is tempted.

"Cough cough!"

Before Yu Yuanhua could even reply, Li Yunjing coughed and walked over to the two of them.

Upon seeing Li Yunjing arrive, Yu Yuanhua and Tian Hongzi reacted differently.

Yu Yuanhua was very close to Li Yunjing. He used to be his "soldier" and now he was an ally of the "Enforcement Hall". Moreover, Yu Yuanhua recognized Li Yunjing's talent!

In Yu Yuanhua's view, it was perfectly reasonable for Li Yunjing to vie for the position of sect leader.

If Li Yunjing were to actually win one day, Yu Yuanhua would be very relieved to hand over the sect to this young man.

As for Tian Hongzi, his expression turned somewhat gloomy.

Li Yunjing is his biggest rival!
Just as he was about to persuade Long Feiyang and Yan Song to stop fighting, Li Yunjing suddenly appeared. He obviously didn't have any good intentions and was most likely trying to stop him from rescuing Yan Song!
Li Yunjing's appearance instantly made the atmosphere in the room even more subtle.

He smiled, his gaze sweeping between Yu Yuanhua and Tian Hongzi before finally settling on Long Feiyang and Yan Song, who were locked in fierce combat.

"The rules of the 'Grievance Platform' must not be violated; it is the ultimate place for resolving internal disputes within the sect!"

Li Yunjing spoke casually, as if the struggle before him was nothing more than a child's play.

"Ugh……"

When Yu Yuanhua saw Li Yunjing speak, he sighed softly.

They knew Li Yunjing meant that they wouldn't allow any interference with the life-or-death battle.

Yu Yuanhua understood that Li Yunjing's intervention this time was somewhat driven by personal motives, but he was right that the rules could not be changed!

The "Enforcement Hall" is the guardian of the sect's rules!
As an elder of the "Hall of Enforcement," Yu Yuanhua had no reason to lead the way in breaking the rules.

It seems that either Long Feiyang or Yan Song is going to die.

It seems highly likely that it was Yan Song.

Moreover, Li Yunjing was someone he favored, and also the target of the "Enforcement Hall's" bet!

Yu Yuanhua had no reason to change, whether for public or private reasons.

He continued, following Li Yunjing's words, "The rules of the 'Grievance Arena' cannot be changed! Today, unless the victor spares their lives, this will not end!"

"Humph!"

Upon hearing this, Tian Hongzi snorted coldly, frowned slightly, turned to look at Li Yunjing, and said coldly, "Li Yunjing, this matter has nothing to do with you, so it's best not to interfere. Yan Song is a member of my 'Tian Shu Peak,' and I will handle it myself."

"Just you?"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly, looked at Tian Hongzi, and said with a hint of disdain, "Although Yan Song is a true disciple of 'Tian Shu Peak,' you are not the peak master of 'Tian Shu Peak.' What gives you the right to make decisions?"

"you!"

Tian Hongzi's face turned ashen, and a flash of anger appeared in his eyes.

As the chief disciple of "Tian Shu Peak", he held a prestigious position. When had he ever been so disrespected?
What's more, the other party is a young junior!
"Li Yunjing, don't be so presumptuous!"

Tian Hongzi said coldly, "Yan Song is a true disciple of my 'Tian Shu Peak'. His life and death are of great importance. You have no right to let a Golden Core Realm disciple die on the 'Grievance Platform'!"

"Tian Hongzi, why are you talking nonsense again?"

Upon hearing this, Li Yunjing maintained his smile and calm tone: "The rules of the 'Grievance Platform' were established by the sect, and no one may violate them. Even you have no right to interfere. If this precedent is set today, wouldn't the sect's rules become meaningless in the future?"

"Besides, this competition was something both Yan Song and Long Feiyang decided to participate in! No one forced them at the time, right?"

"Could it be you?"

"Yan Song originally didn't want to participate in the competition, did you force him to participate?"

"If that's the case, then things get interesting!"

After Li Yunjing's few words, Tian Hongzi was speechless for a moment. Although he was angry, he could not refute her.

Li Yunjing's words were indeed the truth; Yan Song's decision to go into battle was indeed on his orders!
Furthermore, the rules of the "Grievance Platform" are the sect's ironclad rules, which cannot be broken.

If he forcibly intervenes, he will immediately incur punishment from the "Hall of Enforcement".

But how could they easily give up such a capable assistant as Yan Song?
For a moment, Tian Hongzi hesitated.

He looked up at the "Grievance Platform" and saw Yan Song fleeing everywhere, almost unable to hold his own. His magical power had dropped to 30%!
Such strength is almost incomparable to that of a cultivator at the first level of the Golden Core Realm.

"no!"

Tian Hongzi took a step forward, about to break the formation of the "Enmity Platform" and separate the two fighters!

"Stop! Tian Hongzi, are you really going to break the sect rules?"

However, Li Yunjing's figure had already blocked Tian Hongzi's way, and that annoying voice made Tian Hongzi's face turn black.

"Go away!"

Tian Hongzi was furious and anxious, so he couldn't help but curse.

"Tian Hongzi! I've given you some face, and you still don't know who you are!"

Upon seeing Tian Hongzi break down, Li Yunjing's expression changed, his eyes flashing with murderous intent. He coldly shouted, "Yan Song is finished! If you're not satisfied, you can come with me to the 'Grievance Platform' later and see what this so-called deputy sect leader is capable of!"

"You're courting death! You're utterly lawless! I'm still the deputy sect leader! How dare you speak to me like that? Believe me or not, just for saying that, I'll have you thrown into the Divine Prison!"

"Li Yunjing's words are too arrogant," Tian Hongzi shouted angrily.

"Please calm down, both of you!"

Seeing this, Yu Yuanhua quickly tried to smooth things over: "Vice Sect Leader, Yun Jing is absolutely right. The rules of the 'Grievance Platform' cannot be broken; these are ironclad rules established by the sect. Today's matter can only be resolved by the two of them themselves."

Previously, Yu Yuanhua hadn't acted like the deputy sect leader before Tian Hongzi did, but now that Tian Hongzi had mentioned his title, he had to step in to dissuade him.

Otherwise, according to the sect rules, Li Yunjing might actually be punished!

"Humph!"

Li Yunjing snorted coldly and said no more, but the anger in his eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

He glanced coldly at Tian Hongzi, thinking to himself, "What a pity! What a pity! If this man had been provoked by me and followed me onto the 'Grievance Platform,' I could have killed him in one fell swoop, and there would have been no trouble afterward!"

Tian Hongzi glared fiercely at Li Yunjing as well!
Given Li Yunjing's previous disrespectful attitude, it wouldn't warrant severe punishment from the sect. Even if it were reported to the sect, it would only result in a minor punishment. In fact, if the news got out, it would be Tian Hongzi who would lose face.

Therefore, Tian Hongzi had no way to deal with Li Yunjing.

As for going to the "grudge stage" with Li Yunjing?
To be honest, Tian Hongzi was still a little uneasy!
The information transmitted back from the East China Sea was truly appalling.

He has to be careful!

Just as Tian Hongzi and Li Yunjing were about to clash, the situation on the field changed once again.

"boom!"

With a deafening roar, Long Feiyang's attack poured down like a storm. Yan Song's magical power was exhausted, and he could no longer resist.

His protective aura was completely shattered, and he crashed heavily onto the edge of the "Grievance Platform," spitting out blood and his breath becoming extremely weak.

"I never imagined that one day I would be defeated by you!"

Yan Song raised his head with difficulty, his eyes filled with despair and resentment.

He was powerless to change the situation; his life and death were entirely in Long Feiyang's hands.

"Long Feiyang...you...you can't kill me..."

Yan Song continued speaking, his voice hoarse and weak.

"hehe!"

Long Feiyang looked down at Yan Song with disdain, sneered, and said, "Can't kill you? On what grounds? Just because you're a true disciple of 'Tian Shu Peak'? Or because you have Tian Hongzi backing you up?"

"you……"

Upon hearing this, Yan Song's face turned even paler.

He knew that Long Feiyang wouldn't care about any of that.

Seeing this from the sidelines, Tian Hongzi was extremely anxious.

He could no longer care about confronting Li Yunjing. He took a step forward and shouted at Long Feiyang, "Long Feiyang! Stop! If you dare to kill Yan Song, I, Tian Hongzi, will fight you to the death!"

"Tian Hongzi, who do you think you are?"

Upon hearing this, Long Feiyang turned to look at Tian Hongzi, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes: "The rules of the 'Grievance Platform' are something even you, as the deputy sect leader, cannot interfere with. What gives you the right to threaten me?"

"court death!"

Tian Hongzi's face was ashen, his fists clenched so tightly that his nails dug deep into his palms. Unfortunately, he was helpless.

Just then, Li Yunjing's voice rang out again: "Vice Sect Leader Tian Hongzi, I advise you to calm down. If you make a move, your fate will probably not be much better!"

"Ugh……"

Upon hearing this, Tian Hongzi's anger intensified, but he also knew that Li Yunjing was right.

He could only grit his teeth and glare at Long Feiyang, his eyes filled with resentment.

"laugh……"

Long Feiyang scoffed, ignoring Tian Hongzi, and looked down at Yan Song, coldly saying, "Yan Song, don't blame me for being ruthless! I, Long Feiyang, always eliminate problems completely! Otherwise, given your temperament, you would have sought revenge sooner or later!"

"Pfft..."

No sooner had he finished speaking than his sword flashed and fell, severing Yan Song's head and shattering his golden core.

Long Feiyang took all the spoils of war, then sneered, turned and left, stepping down from the "Grievance Platform".

On the massive "Grievance Platform," only Yan Song's corpse lay on the ground, his rolled head filled with humiliation and resentment in his eyes.

"Wow..."

Outside the arena, the crowd erupted in uproar.

Although everyone had guessed that someone would die, seeing Yan Song die so tragically still shocked them all, leaving them in disbelief!
It should be known that if an elder of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect" were to perish in the outside world, it would cause a huge uproar. The "Shenxiao Dao Sect" would send a large number of cultivators to avenge the elder!
And now, Yan Song is dead!

He died a gruesome death, his head severed from his body, yet the sect was powerless to intervene.

Tian Hongzi watched Long Feiyang's departing figure, a sinister glint flashing in his eyes.

"Li Yunjing, Long Feiyang, you just wait!"

Tian Hongzi thought to himself, his eyes filled with murderous intent.

"Ha ha……"

Li Yunjing stood to the side with a smile on his face, as if everything was under his control.

Today's events have greatly diminished Tian Hongzi's prestige within the sect.

He himself took this opportunity to eliminate dissidents, weaken Long Feiyang's strength, and further consolidate his position in the Law Enforcement Hall and the sect.

"Alright! Everyone, disperse!"

Yu Yuanhua then used his magic to shut down all the formations and restrictions on the "Grievance Platform".

With a gloomy face, Tian Hongzi ordered the disciples of "Tian Shu Peak" to carry Yan Song's corpse and, with several hundred people, slunk back to "Tian Shu Peak".

Yu Yuanhua walked to Li Yunjing's side and whispered, "Tian Hongzi hates you to death."

"fine!"

Li Yunjing smiled slightly and said, "Since I want to compete for the top position, I will naturally offend many people! I was prepared for this long ago."

"With a young man like you, the future of our sect is bright!"

Yu Yuanhua nodded, his eyes full of admiration.

"Elder Yu, come and visit me sometime! I'll take them back now."

Li Yunjing said politely, then pointed to the disciples of "Seven Star Peak" and "Purple Cloud Party" behind him.

"Okay! You can go back now! This place is a mess, and I need to write a report for my superiors! What a hassle!"

In the end, Yu Yuanhua couldn't help but shake his head.

In all his years in the sect, when had he ever witnessed a duel between two Golden Core cultivators?
This is simply the biggest joke in the sect!
We don't know how to handle the troubles that follow!

"Tian Shu Peak" is not to be trifled with, and Long Feiyang is no pushover either. Who knows how much trouble he will cause in the future!
There's nothing we can do about it!

The forest is big, there are all kinds of birds!

The "Shenxiao Dao Sect" is comparable to a cultivation empire!
It's not surprising that an oddball like Long Feiyang emerged among a million disciples.

Yu Yuanhua was lost in thought when Li Yunjing had already led his men back.

In Li Yunjing's home at Qiwu Manor, many famous cultivators have gathered.

There were people from the "Seven Star Palace" who had sided with Li Yunjing, such as Wang Zifeng, Liu Yunfei, and even Xu Wuyi; there were also people from the "Purple Cloud Party," including Fu Chao and his core members.

There is another special person!
That's Fang Long!
The chief steward of "Crimson Sun Valley" has finally broken through to the Golden Core realm.

Now, back in the sect, he has been reassigned a new task and is no longer in charge of the mines in "Crimson Sun Valley".

As someone who had already aligned himself with the group, Fang Long was naturally considered one of the core members of the "Purple Cloud Party".

The atmosphere inside Qiwu Villa was lively.

Li Yunjing sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone present, a faint smile on his face.

Beside him sat Wang Zifeng, Liu Yunfei, Xu Wuyi, and others, all with solemn expressions, clearly taking this gathering very seriously.

Fang Long also sat at the head of the "Purple Cloud Party," his face showing undisguised excitement.

He had just broken through to the Golden Core Realm and was in the prime of his life.

As the former steward of "Red Sun Valley", his status within the sect was already extraordinary, and now it has risen even higher.

Li Yunjing nodded, then turned his gaze to the others and said, "The reason I've gathered everyone here today is to discuss our next plan. The situation within the sect is complex, and Tian Hongzi and the others are eyeing us covetously. We must prepare as soon as possible."

"Old Li is absolutely right."

Upon hearing this, Fu Chao said in a deep voice, "Today, Lao Li, you openly blocked Tian Hongzi. We've essentially broken ties with them, and the future struggles will likely be even more intense!"

"Not bad!"

Xu Wuyi nodded in agreement: "Tian Hongzi is treacherous and cunning, we must be wary of him. However, Junior Brother, your abilities are beyond those of ordinary people, I have full confidence in you! With you leading everyone, there will definitely be no problem!"

Seeing this, the others also chimed in.

Some praised Li Yunjing as their leader, while others belittled "Tian Shu Peak." In any case, everyone was in high spirits and showed no fear of the so-called Tian Hongzi.

The more you interact with Li Yunjing, the more you'll discover his talents.

This time, in particular, a few words were enough to enrage Long Feiyang, leading to a life-or-death battle with the people of "Tian Shu Peak".

Who else possesses this skill?
Before the incident occurred, who could have believed that a few rumors could break Long Feiyang's defenses and make him completely enraged?
Li Yunjing's grasp of human nature is incredibly accurate!
Seeing that everyone was full of confidence, Li Yunjing was quite satisfied.

"Everyone, I am determined to become the future leader of the sect!"

He slowly rose to his feet, his gaze resolute, and said, "But this path is not easy; it requires our joint efforts! Today, I swear here that if I, Li Yunjing, ever ascend to the position of sect leader, I will not fail your support today!"

"I am willing to follow Senior Brother Li (Old Li) (Junior Brother) and work together to achieve great things!"

Upon hearing this, everyone stood up and shouted in unison.

The reason why everyone is united around Li Yunjing is that, apart from the core members who share the same ideals and have a deep friendship, the others who have come to join him are because they value Li Yunjing's potential.
Everyone hoped that Li Yunjing could obtain the position of sect leader, and as Li Yunjing's people, they could naturally plan for a good position in the future.

This is extremely beneficial for everyone!

Does the sect know about this?
Of course I know!
However, the sect will not have any objections!

If we don't promote our own people, wouldn't the sect leader become a puppet?
Who can they mobilize?

Under Ming Lingchuan's leadership, some people in important positions, besides the experts from the main peaks, are Ming Lingchuan's people!

This is a normal way of employing people!
Whoever is in power will promote some of their own people.

"Long Feiyang also suffered serious injuries after the decisive battle! He certainly won't be causing trouble for several years!"

Li Yunjing nodded and instructed, "As for Tian Hongzi, just deal with him normally! I doubt he would dare to violate the sect rules. If anything happens, just ask the 'Enforcement Hall' for help! They're our own people!"

"And Fu Chao and I will be going out for a while!"

Finally, Li Yunjing said this.

"No! Junior brother, if you go out, the people from 'Tian Shu Peak' might become desperate and try to assassinate you on the way!"

Upon hearing Li Yunjing's words, Xu Wuyi immediately spoke up to stop him.

"Hehe! Don't worry! As long as it's not a Nascent Soul Realm elder chasing me, it won't matter if anyone else comes!"

Li Yunjing waved his hand dismissively and smiled, "If Tian Hongzi really has guts! If he manages to catch up to the outside world, I'll cripple him in one fell swoop! I won't give him any chance!"

Li Yunjing spoke these words with extreme confidence!
(End of this chapter)