บท 23: Chapter 22 Elder Fang
Task Hall, registration desk.
Chen Dazheng was checking the task information with his head down when suddenly someone ran in and shouted, "That guy named Lin Xuan is back, and he's now in a standoff with the Divine Power Group!"
This shout immediately alarmed all the disciples at the Task Hall, and they put down their tasks and rushed outside.
Though they had never seen Lin Xuan, they had heard of his reputation for almost a month. An Outer Disciple without any backing dared to kill someone from the Divine Power Group, and the victim was the brother of Zhang Qian, an Inner Sect expert; this was definitely the hottest topic recently.
Chen Dazheng had heard these stories long ago, but he was only able to fret about it. Now that he heard Lin Xuan had returned, he was even more anxious. After pondering for a long time, he could only seek Elder Fang's help.
He picked up the repaired treasure saber and hurried towards the back mountain.
Passing through numerous halls, Chen Dazheng arrived in front of a quiet courtyard and gave a gesture of respect to the guarding disciple: "Brother, I have an urgent matter and need to see Elder Fang."
"Oh, it's you," the gatekeeping disciple recognized Chen Dazheng and smiled. "Wait here, I'll notify him."
Chen Dazheng waited anxiously outside; at this moment, time was life. With every second, Lin Xuan might be taken away by the Divine Power Group. He didn't believe Lin Xuan could contend with the Divine Power Group.
"Alright, come with me."
As Chen Dazheng felt time ticking away interminably, the gatekeeping disciple led him in.
Disciple Chen Dazheng paid his respects to Elder Fang, bowing earnestly.
"What's the matter?" Elder Fang asked indifferently.
Chen Dazheng was anxious but spoke slowly in front of the elder: "This is your treasure saber, Elder. It has been repaired by Lin Xuan."
"Oh? Lin Xuan again?" Elder Fang stroked his beard. "Has he returned?"
"Elder, Lin Xuan has indeed returned, but now he's surrounded by people from the Divine Power Group. They insist on saying that Lin Xuan killed their men and now they want to take him away!"
"Nonsense!" Elder Fang snapped to urgency upon hearing this.
"Lead the way!" He grabbed Chen Dazheng and, using his movement technique, left a trail of afterimages in the air.
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Outer Door lodging area, Tang Yu stood beside Lin Xuan with hands on her hips, glaring angrily at the people from the Divine Power Group and the Law Enforcement Team.
"Whoever dares to take him away will have to go through me first!"
Lin Xuan didn't expect this girl to defend him so fiercely and felt a warm sensation in his heart. He whispered, "Thanks for this."
"Hmph!" Tang Yu glanced at him and said, "We had agreed, as soon as you entered the Inner Sect, I'd look out for you, don't worry!"
"Then, I must offend you!" Captain Hua spoke coldly.
He strode forward, his body radiating light, and extended a large hand aiming straight for Lin Xuan.
Tang Yu's face showed a chill, and just as she was about to take action, someone pulled her back.
Lin Xuan pulled her behind him and then swiftly drew his sword, the Black Iron Sword transforming into a streak of lightning as it shot out in an instant.
Lin Xuan struck with the Thunder Move Sword Technique, the sword light flashing like thunder, piercing towards the large palm.
Clang clang!
The two forces collided, creating the sound of metal striking metal. Lin Xuan thrust out three swords, each aimed at different positions, but every strike was repelled by the Spiritual Power of the palm. However, the palm had to halt because of these three strikes.
"Is this the Sixth-tier of Mystical Realm? Such robust Spiritual Power!" Lin Xuan could feel the strength of the opponent's Spiritual Power and couldn't help but admire.
This scene, witnessed by everyone, immediately caused a burst of exclamations.
"I can't believe it, he actually withstood a hit from Captain Hua!"
"How can someone in the Fourth-stage of Congealing Veins withstand someone in the Sixth-tier? Am I dreaming?"
"That sword move was so fast, who on earth is this guy?"
"No matter who he is, having offended the Divine Power Group and Law Enforcement Team, he's as good as dead!"
Captain Hua's face was frightfully dark. He had used thirty percent of his power in that strike, yet he hadn't expected it to be blocked by Lin Xuan, let alone in front of so many witnesses. In the Outer Door, where rumors flew and grew more outrageous with each telling, it wouldn't be long before everyone knew Lin Xuan had blocked his move. Compared to his status, this was an absolute disgrace!
"Defying arrest? Bring him in!" Captain Hua roared.
Lin Xuan pushed Tang Yu to the side and hissed, "Get out of here!" Then he gripped his longsword, ready to break through the encirclement at any moment.
The disciples of the Divine Power Group sneered as they watched Lin Xuan, knowing he couldn't escape even if he grew wings.
"Ha ha, mess with the Divine Power Group and you'll be repenting for the rest of your life!"
At this critical juncture, a streak of light flashed from a distance and in the blink of an eye, appeared above everyone.
"Thinking of rebelling? Stop!" The figure landed on the ground, and his voice rang out like a bell, quickly spreading in all directions.
Only then did everyone get a clear look at the newcomer, an old man with white hair holding a pale-faced disciple, standing in the middle of the crowd.
"It's an elder!" everyone exclaimed in shock, bending over to greet Elder Fang.
The assaulting disciples all stopped their attacks and stood obediently aside.
"Causing such a commotion within the sect, you're quite bold. Perhaps I should send all of you to battle the enemy one of these days!" Elder Fang snapped coldly.
Terrified, everyone shrank back. The world outside was far from peaceful; several places were frequently invaded by Demon Beasts, with the Human Clan often at war with the Demon Clan. Being sent to the frontlines often meant not coming back alive.
"Replying to the Elder, Lin Xuan is suspected of killing his fellow disciples, which is why we..." Captain Hua began in a tone that feigned fairness.
"Evidence?" Elder Fang cut him off. "Hua Yangping, as the Captain of the Outer Door Law Enforcement Team, you should know your responsibilities."
"Yes," Hua Yangping said, "but..."
"Enough, disperse! Don't come to arrest anyone until there's evidence!" Elder Fang ordered.
Hua Yangping's eyes flashed with resentment. He was eager to apprehend the young man who had caused him to lose face, but he was forced to stand down for now. This was the first time the Law Enforcement Team had been thwarted like this, and it drove Hua Yangping mad.
Hua Yangping led the dejected members of the Law Enforcement Team away, and everyone else disbursed, knowing with Elder Fang present, Lin Xuan was safe.
However, the Divine Power Group looked at Lin Xuan with malice before leaving reluctantly.
Thus, what started as a dramatic arrest came to an end.
"What's the deal, didn't you say this kid had no backing?" Hua Yangping asked angrily once they were out of earshot, "Why would Elder Fang come?"
Yan Kong's face was gloomy as he said gravely, "During the investigation, there was indeed no connection found between him and Elder Fang. But what does it matter? Don't forget that we have the support of an Inner Elder behind us!"
"There are many ways to deal with him. Once he's outside the sect, we can kill him directly!"
"And if he doesn't leave the sect?"
"The sect rules prohibit killing, but there's nothing against a spar, right? A legitimate Array Platform duel, halt all his tasks, make his life in the sect as miserable as hell. For us, it will be easy as pie."
"Fine, the rest is up to the Divine Power Group, I'm off." Hua Yangping left with the members of the Law Enforcement Team.
Yan Kong, however, instructed the members of the Divine Power Group to prepare. He was going to utterly ruin Lin Xuan.
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