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In the blink of an eye, there are less than five days left until the Mount Hua Sword Tournament.
Martial artists from all over the Nine Provinces gathered here one after another, making the entire Mount Hua extremely lively.
Perhaps due to the Song Emperor's call, in addition to the major sects and independent cultivators, even the Great Song Dynasty sent the Sunflower Ancestor to coordinate this matter.
The crowd was bustling, and the martial artists' faces were filled with excitement, their eyes brimming with anticipation.
The only downside was the bad weather.
The once clear sky gradually darkened, and a sense of gloom and oppression filled the air.
"Wow... There are so many people here! It feels like the entire martial arts world has come!"
"Hmph, what's the big deal? Not to mention the Emperor Song's lavish spending on those two-thousand-year-old elixirs, the spectacle at Shaolin Temple alone is enough to keep everyone entertained!"
"That's right, that's right! This is just the beginning. On the day of the sword competition, we might even witness the prowess of a Celestial Realm expert!"
"I don't care about the excitement, I'm just thinking about whether I can sneak a few tricks during the competition. Who knows, maybe my talent hasn't even been revealed yet!"
"Dude, if I may be so bold, how high of a pillow do you need to have such a beautiful dream?"
"..."
The lavish display before them clearly intimidated everyone.
The various independent cultivators whispered and discussed amongst themselves.
The already noisy venue became even noisier.
The people from various factions frowned upon hearing this.
The accompanying disciples glared at them angrily.
If it weren't for the wrong occasion.
They probably would have already spoken up and reprimanded them.
A large troop of people arrived from afar.
That display immediately attracted a lot of attention.
Because the person who came was—
The main character this time.
Abbot Xuanci of Shaolin Temple, and a group of Shaolin monks!
The noisy scene suddenly fell silent.
The crowd looked at Xuan Ci and his group with amused expressions and teasing eyes.
Their faces darkened at the sight, but they dared not retaliate due to their superior numbers.
They could only grit their teeth in silence.
Some highly skilled individuals even secretly communicated with their friends via telepathy.
The atmosphere in the room suddenly became subtle.
"Amitabha!"
"This old monk, Xuanci, greets all fellow practitioners."
Xuan Ci calmly chanted a Buddhist prayer.
He then swept his sharp gaze across the crowd.
"I'm sure you've all heard the rumors about this old monk, so I won't go into details."
"Although Shaolin is a prestigious and righteous sect, it has no intention of proving its innocence."
"But this happened suspiciously, and the news spread so quickly."
"To prevent my fellow practitioners from being taken advantage of, I have led a group here to demand an explanation."
"Please forgive me if there is anything inappropriate in my words."
Clearly organized and perfectly aligned.
Everyone nodded in agreement.
He saw that the crowd was either deep in thought or tacitly agreeing.
Xuan Ci focused his mind and channeled his energy, his voice booming like a great bell.
As the old saying goes, "If you want to condemn someone, you can always find a pretext!"
"I have acted with integrity and have a clear conscience, and I have no desire to waste my breath."
"However, this concerns Shaolin's century-old reputation, and we hope that the person spreading the rumors will come forward and appear."
"Restore my innocence! Restore justice to Shaolin!"
"From now on, whatever instructions you may have, Shaolin will certainly be ready to assist you!"
"If one only dares to do sneaky things, how can one be worthy of being called a hero?!"
His voice carried an inner force.
The sound waves swept across the summit of Mount Hua.
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He sensed the powerful inner strength contained within the sound.
The people looking at Xuan Ci couldn't hide their surprise.
No one expected it.
This is the Shaolin abbot who has always kept a low profile.
Such profound skill!
Especially those whose cultivation is still shallow.
He was so shocked that his face turned pale and his body swayed slightly.
"Hahaha!"
"Excellent! What a eloquent and quick-witted abbot!"
"Such a talent for distorting the truth truly impresses me!"
The echoes of Xuan Ci's voice lingered.
A mocking laugh suddenly broke out.
"A cowardly rat hiding its head and tail!"
"A true hero is one who dares to act and take responsibility!"
"Show yourself now!"
Xuan Ci's expression suddenly darkened.
Amidst stern reprimands.
There was a cold light flashing in his eyes!
Everyone reacted differently upon hearing this.
They all showed amusement.
"Hiding its head and showing its tail?"
"You dare to make me hide?"
With a contemptuous tone.
Everyone just felt a blur in front of their eyes.
Three more figures have appeared in the arena.
Except for the person in the center wearing a mask.
The other two were being carried by him.
One was a middle-aged woman, and the other was a bald monk.
The combination is truly bizarre.
"Isn't that Ye Erniang, one of the Four Evils?!"
Suddenly, someone in the crowd cried out in alarm.
Someone recognized Ye Erniang on the left.
Everyone present was taken aback at first, and then they all frowned.
Recalling Ye Erniang's past misdeeds.
Their gazes turned chilling!
If it weren't for the fact that the strength of the newcomer was unpredictable.
I'm afraid they've already been itching to make their move!
Especially the martial artists of the Song Dynasty.
Thinking of Ye Erniang's wicked deeds as an infant.
They were all filled with righteous indignation!
His pupils contracted sharply when he caught sight of the two people the newcomer was carrying.
He knew those two people very well.
It was his lover and his own flesh and blood!
While secretly amazed by the meticulousness of the other party's plan, a sliver of hope also flickered in his heart.
Fortunately, I was prepared.
He maintained a calm demeanor, but his eyes blazed with fury as he demanded:
"Who exactly are you, benefactor?"
"What grudge do you have against Shaolin?!"
"Why are you slandering this old monk and the reputation of Shaolin Temple out of thin air!"
"If we don't give you an explanation today, Shaolin will not be bullied!"
Hyun-jae's performance was truly superb.
That righteous and indignant appearance.
Not to mention the martial arts figures present.
Even the Shaolin monks behind him couldn't help but believe it to be true.
In an instant, hundreds of angry eyes shot towards the newcomer!
A deadly aura suddenly arose in the arena!
"Slander? Hahaha..."
"A miniature Shaolin Temple."
"Does he even deserve the trouble of my Azure Dragon Society to frame him?!"
"I am the master of the Azure Dragon Society's 99th branch altar, on the ninth day of the fourth lunar month!"
Upon hearing this, Gui Chen burst into wild laughter.
The laughter was full of contempt and mockery.
The Green Dragon Society?!
They all gasped in shock.
He looked at Guichen in disbelief.
The entire square was completely silent!
No one doubted it.
The Azure Dragon Society's reputation is known throughout the world!