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Chapter 058: Establishing Authority
Chapter 058: Establishing Authority
Many of these individuals, who could be considered the pride of heaven, had a tense atmosphere upon meeting each other.
But Zhong Lijiang's seemingly casual remark immediately calmed the tense atmosphere considerably. If these people were to make a move here, the Du family, as the hosts, would lose face. Not to mention, there was also the Jiangxia County Magistrate, an official figure sent by the Southern Tang royal family, present.
Du Zizhan, who had remained silent until now, suddenly spoke up: "You are all members of the righteous alliance. In this battle against the demon, we should work together with one heart and one mind. If there were any minor misunderstandings before, let's just let them go for my sake."
Seventh on the list of influential figures, Du Zizhan, known for his unwavering loyalty and integrity, commands respect not only from younger generations but also from the older generation.
At the same time, Lu Bai, the prefect of Jiangxia County, also said, "I am naturally happy to see everyone working together to eliminate the demon. However, if you all want to fight each other, I cannot turn a blind eye."
Bai Shiyi coldly said, "I have long heard that Master Xumiao is skilled in the Golden Bell Shield, which was passed down from your sect's supreme divine skill, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill. This is not the place to fight. If there is an opportunity, I would like to learn from you. I heard that your sect's Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill has been lost. I wonder how much of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill Master Xumiao's Golden Bell Shield has acquired?"
“Amitabha Buddha, monks should not be easily angered. What a sin, what a sin!” Monk Xumiao put his hands together and began to chant sutras.
"Tch, looks like there's no going to be a fight." Zhong Lijiang curled his lip, picked up his wine glass, and said, "Boring, boring. Let's just drink our own wine!"
Seeing that everyone was about to back down, Ye Fei from Baiyun City suddenly said, "Brother Du, it's not that I don't want to give you face. It's just that although Bai Shiyi is spouting nonsense, there's some truth to what he said. If we don't get our revenge, outsiders will think that the swordsmanship of Baiyun City is all talk and no action!"
As he spoke, he turned his gaze to Lin Fei: "Little Taoist, don't accuse me of bullying the weak. Ye Jian was defeated by you because he himself was not skilled enough. It's not that the martial arts of my White Cloud City are inferior. Ye Kai, go and have a match with this little Taoist!"
Lin Fei couldn't help but feel a little annoyed. These guys were all vying for dominance, and none of them wanted to be outdone. How did their argument escalate to the point where it was turning on him?
Everyone present was a prodigy, a true chosen one. Ye Fei was well aware of Bai Shiyi's provocation, but he simply went along with it, using Lin Fei to establish his prestige in Baiyun City among the crowd.
"Well, cousin, when we came out, Uncle told us to try not to offend our fellow practitioners while we're out there." Ye Kai, the young man who always had a smile on his face, seemed a little embarrassed.
"Are you trying to intimidate me by using my father's name?" Ye Fei glanced at him coldly. "Don't forget, you're just a member of a collateral branch. If it weren't for that Ye Jian bastard disgracing the Ye family, how would you have had a chance to stand up for yourself? What, you think you've suddenly risen from obscurity and don't know your place? How dare you point fingers at me?"
"Ye Kai wouldn't dare!" Ye Kai hurriedly replied, then stood up helplessly, cupped his hands towards Lin Fei, and said with a wry smile, "Daoist Mingxin, I am Ye Kai from Baiyun City. Please enlighten me!"
Lin Fei was about to get up and fight, but Ming Ci beside him stopped him. Ming Ci shook his head and said in a low voice, "Junior Brother is new to the mortal world, so it's best not to make any enemies."
There are many people who, if you tolerate them, will think you are afraid of them. Not only will they not restrain themselves, but they will become even more demanding.
Although Lin Fei disdained Ming Ci's idea, Ming Ci was, after all, one of the two people sent by the Jade Emperor Sect this time, and nominally his senior brother, so he could only nod and say, "What senior brother says is true."
Mingci cupped his fists and smiled at Ye Fei, saying, "Brother Ye, my junior brother had some friction with your sect's disciples before. This time, we are all here to eliminate demons. I hope Brother Ye will not hold a grudge over the previous trivial matter."
Ye Fei snorted lightly: "It seems that the so-called Four Sects of Taoism are nothing special!"
Mingci's expression changed several times, but in the end, considering the overall situation, she swallowed her anger.
But Lin Fei was different; he was like a sharp sword, exuding an unstoppable aura.
Lin Fei inwardly scoffed at Ming Ci's conciliatory attitude. The people present were all promising up-and-coming figures from their respective sects. None of them were willing to yield to the others, and Ming Ci's repeated concessions might be seen by those in the know as a display of good manners from the Jade Emperor Sect. Those who didn't might genuinely believe that the Jade Emperor Sect was afraid of White Cloud City.
"Hmph, the world is vast, and while my Jade Emperor Sect dares not claim to be number one, I have no regard for your White Cloud City!" Lin Fei directly turned his attention to the aggressive Ye Fei: "Brother Ye, you don't need to send others. If you wish to witness the martial arts of my Jade Emperor Sect, please personally step into the arena and offer your guidance!"
"You brat, how dare you spout such nonsense!" Ye Fei's eyes flashed with murderous intent as he sneered, "You're not worthy of my attention! Ye Kai, go and teach this ignorant little Taoist a lesson!"
Ye Fei wasn't stupid; with his cultivation level, defeating Lin Fei was naturally a piece of cake. But in this place, he absolutely couldn't bring himself to kill him. If Lin Fei managed to withstand a few more moves and won poorly, wouldn't that greatly enhance the reputation of the Jade Emperor Sect while disgracing White Cloud City?
"Very well, since Brother Ye is unwilling to make a move, this humble Taoist will ask Brother Ye Kai for a few pointers!" Lin Fei said, suddenly standing up. This time, even Ming Ci beside him could not stop him.
"Young and impetuous, young and impetuous!" Mingci shook his head helplessly and sighed. Now that Lin Fei had stood up, even if he was unwilling, he couldn't possibly hold his own people back at this point.
Ye Kai smiled at Lin Fei, showing no sign of hostility: "Daoist Mingxin, please enlighten me!"
"Please!" Lin Fei nodded and took out his Heaven-Stealing Sword.
Seeing that the two were really about to fight, everyone present became interested. Even Du Zizhan, for some reason, opened his mouth but did not say anything to stop them.
Baiyun City is one of the four great sword sects in the world, so Ye Kai's weapon is naturally a longsword. Lin Fei's weapon is also a sword.
With a flash of sword light, Lin Fei struck first, beating Ye Kai to the punch.
Lin Fei's sword move did not involve any surging sword energy or complicated sword techniques. He simply sent the Stealing Heaven Sword in his hand in an extremely mysterious arc toward Ye Kai's neck.
Yet this seemingly ordinary sword strike possesses a strange magic, captivating the viewer's mind and spirit, leaving them utterly mesmerized by its light.
This sword strike is precisely the Sword Technique of Cultivating the Mind!
Lin Fei not only wanted to defeat Ye Kai, but also to establish his prestige among the rising stars of Southern Tang. He wanted to defeat this up-and-coming talent from White Cloud City in a single move!