Chen Qinglian's heart was filled with an even greater sense of panic. This time, even the sect leader had been summoned, indicating that the situation had escalated beyond control.
The sect leader of the Sword Sect was named Chen Shanfeng. He looked at Wu Tian with a face full of confusion, as if contemplating something.
On the other side, Wu Tian displayed a similar expression. Both were lost in thought, neither showing any inclination to speak.
Suddenly, as if to verify something, Chen Shanfeng stomped his foot hard and then charged at Wu Tian once more!
"Well met!" Wu Tian roared, meeting Chen Shanfeng's attack.
The two exchanged several blows bare-handed before returning to their respective positions.
The confusion on Chen Shanfeng's face turned into astonishment.
He sized up Wu Tian and said, "A spiritual cultivator? No wonder you dared to storm our mountain gate. You truly surprise me."
Wu Tian also sneered, "Sect Leader Chen, you surprise me as well."
"I never expected that a martial sect's leader would be a spiritual cultivator. It's quite unbelievable."
Indeed, both Wu Tian and Chen Shanfeng had suspected each other of being spiritual cultivators.
After some probing, the truth had finally emerged.
Chen Shanfeng stated, "As a spiritual cultivator, why are you meddling in our affairs?"
"Regardless of how you look at it, this is an internal matter of our Qing Lian Sect. What business is it of yours?"
Wu Tian looked at him and said calmly, "You want to ask for a reason? Fine, I'll give you one."
"I am a person who values rules. But if you don't abide by them, I can't stand by. Therefore, I must make you adhere to the rules. Are you satisfied with this answer?"
Chen Shanfeng's expression darkened slightly. He could tell that Wu Tian's words were merely teasing him.
He said in a deep voice, "Don't tell me such things. I don't want to hear them."
"You came here today, caused havoc in my Sword Sect, and even severely injured my elders and disciples. How do you intend to settle this debt?"
Wu Tian raised an eyebrow and said indifferently, "How to settle it is a matter of your words, isn't it? How do you intend to settle it?"
Chen Shanfeng fell silent for a moment, then said, "If you stop now, I can let this matter rest. We'll consider it settled."
"You can leave the mountain now. I will absolutely not stop you."
Upon hearing this, the four elders were displeased.
They had come out to fight Wu Tian to protect the sect and had been severely injured by him. Now, Chen Shanfeng was saying to let it go?
How could they accept such a thing?
The Eldest Elder said with disbelief, "Sect Leader, what do you mean by this?"
"How can you let him leave? If this gets out, where will the reputation of our Sword Sect stand?"
Chen Shanfeng cast a cold glance at him and said, "Do not speak for now. You do not know the reasons. I will explain to you later."
After speaking, he looked back at Wu Tian and asked, "What do you think?"
Wu Tian understood Chen Shanfeng's intentions. This fellow was merely wary of his status as a spiritual cultivator and did not wish to engage in extensive combat with him.
After all, battles between spiritual cultivators were not easily concluded.
He met Chen Shanfeng's gaze and replied, "You can let me go, but I shouldn't be the only one leaving."
"I came here today to rescue someone. If I leave by myself, wouldn't that mean I came for nothing?"
"Therefore, you must return the person to me as well. Otherwise, I will not give up."
Chen Shanfeng said in a deep voice, "You have done such things, yet I am letting you leave. This is already my greatest concession. You had better not push your luck."
"I have already told you, this is our sect's internal affair."
"Your interference was your problem from the start, but now you are trying to negotiate terms with me. Tell me, aren't you going too far?"
"Am I going too far?" Wu Tian chuckled.
"I am merely doing what I believe is right. It is you who are always going too far."
"Now, I don't want to waste any more words with you. Release the person, and then we leave. It's that simple."
"Otherwise, I will not rest until my objective is achieved."
Chen Shanfeng could not accept Wu Tian's conditions.
He felt that he had already made such a significant concession, yet Wu Tian was still saying such things. This was simply too disrespectful.
He spoke, "Youngster, I advise you to think carefully before you speak. Your words are not wise."
"It is true that you are a spiritual cultivator, but I am also a spiritual cultivator. I have no reason to fear you."
"The only reason I am willing to negotiate with you is that I do not wish to escalate matters."
"But if you insist on interfering in my sect's internal affairs, then I must tell you that this is an absolutely wrong move. You will surely regret it."
Wu Tian coldly laughed, "What's the point of you saying all this nonsense to me?"
"As far as I'm concerned, you say you're not afraid of me, but in your heart, you are, aren't you?"
"If you could crush me, why would you be saying all this?"
Wu Tian had completely enraged Chen Shanfeng.
He was, after all, the sect leader of a faction. How could he tolerate such provocation from Wu Tian?
Therefore, he immediately declared, "Fine, I have given you enough opportunities. But if you remain stubborn, then I have nothing more to say to you."
"Do not think that just because you are a spiritual cultivator, you can act with impunity. Today, I must make you understand that your actions will have consequences!"
Wu Tian smiled and said, "Is that so? Then I will say the same words back to you."
Chen Shanfeng's eyes widened in anger, and he immediately drew his long sword and charged at Wu Tian.
He unleashed his spiritual energy, which was exceptionally potent, indicating a high level of spiritual cultivation.
He performed the Qing Lian Sword Art, his figure constantly flashing around Wu Tian.
As his spiritual energy originated from his legs, his speed was astonishingly fast. Ordinary people could not even discern his movements!
Such rapid speed naturally created sharp whistling sounds as he tore through the air.
Wu Tian remained motionless, his eyes constantly tracking Chen Shanfeng's movements.
He could not maintain his previous composure. After all, Chen Shanfeng was a spiritual cultivator, and with the slightest misstep, he could find himself capsizing in the gutter.
After Chen Shanfeng had circled him several times, Wu Tian's gaze perfectly locked onto his figure!
In an instant, he also transformed into a gust of wind and charged towards Chen Shanfeng!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Everyone was stunned.
They could only hear the sounds of combat in the air but could not see the figures of the two at all!
Such a battle had completely surpassed their comprehension!