"Of course!"
Ma Guotao met Ye Kunlun's gaze, unafraid. "You caused trouble at our Supreme Alliance's Kyoto branch, don't you owe the Supreme Alliance an explanation?"
"Ridiculous. You're just a mere elder of the branch, what right do you have to demand an explanation from the Supreme Alliance?"
Ye Kunlun looked coldly at Ma Guotao. "Besides, do you think I don't know about you chasing Lei Ju?"
Upon hearing Lei Ju's name, Ma Guotao showed no fear. "I don't know what you're talking about! Either you apologize to everyone here today, or you disrespect our branch."
"Ma Guotao, is it? You colluded with the Japanese, were discovered by Lei Ju, and then sent people to pursue him."
A killing intent flashed in Ye Kunlun's eyes. In his view, Ma Guotao was already a dead man.
Regardless of the reason, colluding with the Japanese was a capital offense in his book.
As soon as Ye Kunlun said this, many people's expressions changed drastically.
Nan Yutie, standing nearby, looked even more displeased and sternly questioned, "Elder Ma, is what he's saying true?"
Ma Guotao, however, laughed. "Steward Nan, how can you believe his baseless accusations? I've worked by your side for so many years, don't you know me?"
Hearing this, Nan Yutie's expression softened slightly, and he said to Ye Kunlun, "Young Master Ye, you can't just spread such rumors."
"Steward Nan, this person shows too much disrespect to our Supreme Alliance. I believe he needs a good lesson."
Ma Guotao was relentless. He had already planned with Feng Zhan to put Ye Kunlun in his place today.
Just as Nan Yutie was about to speak, Ma Guotao cut him off, loudly ordering, "Guards, apprehend him!"
The moment the words left his mouth, two figures silently appeared on either side of Ye Kunlun.
Their arrival was traceless, clearly indicating they were top experts from the Supreme Alliance's branch.
Nan Yutie's expression changed dramatically upon seeing them. He sternly rebuked, "Left and Right Envoys, you are not to appear unless the branch is in crisis. Retreat at once!"
However, the two figures ignored Nan Yutie's words, remaining motionless as if awaiting Ma Guotao's command.
Sun Xuan's face also darkened. "Ma Guotao, the Left and Right Envoys only take orders from the stewards. How dare you!"
"Heh." Ma Guotao glanced dismissively at Sun Xuan. "Sun Xuan, I am determined to take the steward's position. Do you think you're worthy of competing with me?"
Nan Yutie's face was grim. He angrily addressed the Left and Right Envoys, "I repeat, the two of you, retreat immediately, or you will be violating the Supreme Alliance's regulations!"
As the steward of the Supreme Alliance's Kyoto branch, Nan Yutie still had the authority to command them until he was officially relieved of his duties.
"Steward Nan, I am doing this to uphold the honor of our Supreme Alliance's Kyoto branch. The Left and Right Envoys are also acting for the branch."
Ma Guotao explained with a smile to Nan Yutie, "This person first caused trouble at the branch, and now he's slandering me. Shouldn't he be punished? Or perhaps you are in league with this brat?"
In a few sentences, Ma Guotao had placed a heavy accusation on Nan Yutie.
"Ma Guotao, you insolent dog!"
Nan Yutie was furious and struck out at Ma Guotao.
Bang—
As Nan Yutie attacked, the Left Envoy, who was closest to Ma Guotao, also moved, and the two collided palm to palm.
The Left Envoy staggered slightly, while Nan Yutie stumbled back two steps. A sweet taste filled his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of black blood.
Everyone was shocked, not expecting Nan Yutie to be so incompetent as to not even withstand one palm strike from the Left Envoy.
Nan Yutie, whose strength was already comparable to the Left and Right Envoys, and now severely injured, was no match for them.
"Steward Nan." Sun Xuan quickly stepped forward to support Nan Yutie.
Nan Yutie wiped the blood from his mouth and laughed in anger. "Hah, excellent! Ma Guotao, are you trying to rebel? Do you think the steward's position is yours just because the Left and Right Envoys are on your side?"
"Later, I will recommend Sun Xuan to the Grand Elder."
Ma Guotao remained unfazed. "Steward Nan, you are injured. I suggest you rest on the side."
"Heh."
At this moment, Ye Kunlun couldn't help but laugh. "The Supreme Alliance's Kyoto branch has truly put on a show for everyone. However, this show isn't as spectacular as expected."
Ma Guotao sneered, looking arrogantly at Ye Kunlun. "Ye Kunlun, I won't make it difficult for you. Just kneel publicly, apologize to our Supreme Alliance and all the guests, and then get out. How about that?"
Ye Kunlun's eyes flickered slightly, and he stared indifferently at Ma Guotao.
Ma Guotao inexplicably shivered. Ye Kunlun's gaze instilled in him an indescribable sense of fear.
"How can this be?" Ma Guotao thought to himself. "Why is this brat's gaze so terrifying!"
Ma Guotao regained his composure, dispelling the杂念 in his mind, and commanded the Left and Right Envoys, "Seize him!"
"Young friend Ye, be careful. These two are both Kai Ling realm cultivators, their strength is extraordinary!"
Mu Yumo, who had remained silent, suddenly spoke, reminding Ye Kunlun.
Ma Guotao's brows furrowed, displeased. "Sect Master Mu is being kind."
Mu Yumo smiled, ignoring Ma Guotao, and said to An Sheng beside him, "Sect Master An, shall we place a bet? I bet on Young friend Ye to win!"
This statement caused the expressions of everyone, including Ma Guotao, to change slightly.
The Left and Right Envoys were Kai Ling realm powerhouses of the Supreme Alliance's branch. Even if Ye Kunlun were strong, he couldn't possibly be a match for two Kai Ling realm cultivators working together, could he?
"Uninteresting!" An Sheng snorted, refusing Mu Yumo's bet.
"Then count me in too!"
Suddenly, Mo Rufeng spoke. "I, this sect master, want to see what this brat is capable of, to be so arrogant facing three Kai Ling realm cultivators!"
Mo Rufeng harbored a killing intent towards Ye Kunlun.
If it weren't for Ye Kunlun having Huang Jiuxian challenge him, how would he have been defeated and made a laughingstock?
"Now this is going to be interesting."
The crowd was first surprised, then began to whisper amongst themselves.
Ye Kunlun didn't even glance at Mo Rufeng, smiling indifferently, and said to the crowd, "Since that's the case, then today we settle grievances and repay enmities.
Anyone else who wants to join these three old dogs, step forward. I, Ye Kunlun, will face you all!"
"Ye Kunlun, since you've gone this far, then I, Feng, must stand up!"
Feng Zhan rose, looking coldly at Ye Kunlun. "You killed Elder Zhou, showing no regard for the people of my Feng Clan. Today, we will settle this score together!"
Everyone had expected Feng Zhan to step forward, as Zhou Lie was both a mentor and a friend to Feng Zhan.
The Feng Clan and many others had been waiting for him to avenge Zhou Lie.
As Feng Zhan stood up, three more people emerged from among the guests, but they did not reveal their identities.
Clearly, they were experts Feng Zhan had pre-arranged.
"Anyone else?"
Ye Kunlun's expression remained unchanged, and he said lightly, "If not, then I'm going to start killing!"