"Sect Leader Yan, what are you doing?"
The sect leaders at the same table as Yan Changjian, Tan Song, Hou Feiying, Ma Boren, and Meng Zixiang, all stood up abruptly, glaring at Yan Changjian. To openly send the Sect Leader of Xingyi Gate, Li Feiyu, flying in such a setting...
Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi at the next table, Liu Bing and Lu Chenzi, Shi Yizhen, and others also stood up and turned to look at Yan Changjian. Only Zhong Yulong and Zhang Xuanliang, who remained seated with a calm demeanor, Abbot Renxin, Yuan Gaowu, and Zhang Xian'er, who was still eating ravenously, remained seated...
As all the members of the major sects in the hall stood up and pointed at Yan Changjian, discussing animatedly, Jian Feng poured a cup of wine. Yan Changjian caught it, then with an arrogant expression, he downed the wine in one gulp before setting the cup down.
He looked up at the sect leaders like Tan Song and Hou Feiying in front of him and sneered, "A bunch of useless good-for-nothings, you think you're worthy of sitting with me, Yan Changjian?"
Upon hearing this, Tan Song, Ma Boren, and the other sect leaders were directly provoked. Their faces filled with anger as they pointed at the arrogant Yan Changjian and shouted furiously, "Yan Changjian, you are too overbearing! What right do you have to look down on us?"
"Yan Changjian, don't be so arrogant! Meng Zixiang challenges you now. If you have the guts, come outside and fight!"
The sect leader of Taiji Gate, Meng Zixiang, his old face gloomy, being of advanced age, could not tolerate Yan Changjian's provocation. He immediately cupped his fists and issued a challenge.
"Just you?"
Yan Changjian glanced at Meng Zixiang with contempt and sneered, "An old man, only at the middle stage of Martial Dao Danjin. I truly don't know how you, this old fellow, have the nerve to take disciples and teach martial arts?"
"You..."
Meng Zixiang trembled with rage, pointing at Yan Changjian with his beard and eyes wide. Tan Song, who had reacted, quickly pulled him aside and whispered, "Old Meng, don't be impulsive. This Yan Changjian's martial arts are extremely high. Even if we joined forces, we might not be his match. Sect Leader Zhong and Abbot Renxin are here, let them preside over justice for us..."
"That's right."
Hou Feiying immediately turned and cupped his fists towards Zhong Yulong and Abbot Renxin at the next table, shouting, "President, Abbot Renxin, you must intervene in this matter."
Liu Bing had already gone to help Sect Leader Li Feiyu of Xingyi Gate up. Although Yan Changjian's attack was not too heavy, it had still injured Li Feiyu. At this moment, his face was ashen and flushed, his eyes wide, staring at Yan Changjian, who sat leisurely drinking wine, with both shock and anger. The rage in his heart was continuously burning.
However, he was wary of Yan Changjian's formidable martial arts. Li Feiyu could only turn his head and shout at Zhong Yulong, "Sect Leader Zhong, you must uphold justice for me..."
Shi Yizhen of the Huashan Sect had a grim expression. Yan Changjian had publicly injured a sect leader, his actions were so arrogant and overbearing, truly excessive. However, Shi Yizhen was also wary of this person's martial arts, so he could only criticize, "Sect Leader Yan, you are going too far. We are all fellow martial artists, why did you attack Sect Leader Li without reason?"
"Exactly."
Lu Chenzi also chimed in, saying, "Today is the Martial Arts Gathering held only once every three years. At such a grand occasion, we from various sects gather together, get to know each other, and exchange ideas. What a wonderful thing! But you attacked and injured someone. Sect Leader Yan, don't you think you've gone too far?"
Ma Boren pointed at Yan Changjian and shouted, "Apologize to Sect Leader Li!"
"Yes, apologize to Sect Leader Li..."
The surrounding members of the major sects also shouted, all demanding that Yan Changjian apologize to Li Feiyu.
*Crack!*
Yan Changjian slammed the table angrily, raising his head, his eyes like two sharp swords piercing the eyes of Ma Boren in front of him. He sneered and said, "You want to challenge me? I'll fulfill your wish, but one of my Divine Sword Sect disciples is enough to teach this old man a lesson."
"What, you..."
Ma Boren was so angry his lungs were about to explode. Fortunately, Tan Song and Hou Feiying held him tightly...
"Sect Leader Yan, you've gone too far!"
Shi Yizhen's old face was grim. What did this Yan Changjian mean, provoking them time and time again? Where would that leave him, the sect leader of Huashan Sect?
"Heh heh..."
Yan Changjian stood up, turned his head to look at Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi's table, and said, "I, Yan, am truly disappointed in all the martial artists of this era!"
His words left everyone present bewildered.
Yan Changjian's sharp gaze swept across everyone present, saying, "My Divine Sword Sect has been isolated from martial arts affairs for a full twenty years. I thought that by participating in this Martial Arts Gathering, I could witness the martial arts styles of the various sects. But to my surprise, I have seen a bunch of useless good-for-nothings, a disorganized rabble that has achieved nothing!"
"Yan Changjian, are you crazy? How dare you insult everyone?"
"Arrogant! Your Divine Sword Sect is too arrogant and presumptuous..."
The members of the major sects present were all enraged by Yan Changjian's words.
Yan Changjian stood tall and proud, his demeanor arrogant. The entire person was like a sharp sword, emanating an awe-inspiring aura.
His gaze fell on Zhong Yulong, Zhang Xuanliang, and Abbot Renxin, who were still seated. He sneered, "Of course, except for Sect Leader Zhong of Wudang, Abbot Renxin of Shaolin, and Heavenly Master Zhang of Longhu!"
These words made Shi Yizhen, Liu Bing, Lu Chenzi, and the sect leaders and masters of other major sects present all look extremely displeased. Yan Changjian's actions were truly beyond everyone's expectations.
Yan Changjian pointed his sword at Li Feiyu, who was being supported by two disciples, and sneered, "As for making me, Yan, apologize to a weakling like him? That will never happen in this lifetime, unless he has the ability to challenge me and defeat me!"
"You..."
These words made Li Feiyu's face turn liver-colored with anger. He turned to Zhong Yulong, who was sitting over there, and shouted, "Sect Leader Zhong, quickly uphold justice for me! You cannot let this arrogant person continue to be so rampant."
"Exactly, Sect Leader Zhong! Listen to what he's saying, it's truly too presumptuous..." The sect leaders and masters of other sects all turned to look at Zhong Yulong and Abbot Renxin.
Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi stood by silently. However, Yan Changjian's overbearing behavior made it difficult for Wan Yunting to understand!
"Alright, everyone quiet down."
Zhong Yulong finally spoke. With a peaceful demeanor, he looked at Yan Changjian and smiled, "Sect Leader Yan, please have a seat here."
"Sect Leader Zhong..."
Liu Bing and Lu Chenzi, among others, wanted to say something, but were interrupted by Zhong Yulong.
Yan Changjian stood up, brought Jian Feng and Jian Shi with him, and unceremoniously sat in the position between Zhong Yulong and Abbot Renxin. Jian Feng and Jian Shi stood behind him...
This scene caused Yuan Gaowu to frown. His sharp gaze fixed on Yan Changjian, feeling that this person was truly too arrogant.
"Don't worry, Sect Leader Li. Sect Leader Zhong will uphold justice for you."
Shi Yizhen reassured Li Feiyu before asking Tan Song and Hou Feiying to escort him out first. He also asked everyone who was standing to sit down and continue eating and drinking...
Wan Yunting and Zhou Ruoxi exchanged glances, and sat down with Liu Bing and Lu Chenzi. However, their gazes were all fixed on Yan Changjian, who sat arrogantly between Zhong Yulong and Abbot Renxin. He poured himself a cup of wine, raised it, and smiled, "Sect Leader Zhong, Abbot Renxin, Heavenly Master Zhang, I, Yan, toast you three."
Without waiting for their response, Yan Changjian drank it down directly, placed the wine cup down heavily, and smiled to himself, "What a pity, in today's martial arts world, there is truly no one with any backbone!"
These words caused Shi Yizhen, Yuan Gaowu, Liu Bing, and others at the table to raise their eyebrows. Wan Yunting smiled, exchanged a glance with Zhou Ruoxi, and remained silent...
Abbot Renxin looked at Yan Changjian and smiled, "Sect Leader Yan, your martial arts are indeed powerful. In today's martial arts world, there are indeed very few who can be your match!"
Yan Changjian glanced at him sideways, then looked at Zhong Yulong and Zhang Xuanliang, and smiled, "Sect Leader Zhong of Wudang, Heavenly Master Zhang of Longhu, may I, Yan, have the honor of seeking guidance from you two?"
The people present were surprised that Yan Changjian was so arrogant and presumptuous as to openly challenge Zhong Yulong and Zhang Xuanliang. He smiled and said, "Sect Leader Zhong and Heavenly Master Zhang are the president and vice-president of the Martial Arts Association, and their martial arts are at the pinnacle of all major sects. The reason I, Yan, have brought the Divine Sword Sect into the open is to issue challenges to the masters of the various sects!"
"Heh heh, but it seems that the major sects present are not enough to catch my eye, except for Sect Leader Zhong, Heavenly Master Zhang, and Abbot Renxin."
"Amitabha, Benefactor Yan exaggerates my abilities." Abbot Renxin clasped his hands together and smiled at Yan Changjian.
Yuan Gaowu of the Kunlun Sect, who had been silent, finally spoke, "Sect Leader Yan, do not be so arrogant!"
Yan Changjian turned back, his sharp eyes fixed on Yuan Gaowu, and smiled, "It seems that Sect Leader Yuan of the Kunlun Sect is unconvinced!"
The tall and mighty Yuan Gaowu immediately stood up, cupped his fists towards Yan Changjian, and coldly snorted, "If you want to challenge us, then stop the nonsense. Let's go out together and see who is superior!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present turned to look at Yuan Gaowu and Yan Changjian. Shi Yizhen, Liu Bing, and Lu Chenzi looked astonished, while Zhang Xuanliang, Zhong Yulong, and Abbot Renxin remained silent.
"Hahaha, finally there's someone with some backbone."
Yan Changjian stood up and laughed heartily twice, his gaze towards Yuan Gaowu showing a hint of appreciation. He raised his hand and said, "Sect Leader Yuan, please..."
"Let's go..."
Yuan Gaowu also raised his hand, intending to teach this arrogant sect leader of the Divine Sword Sect, Yan Changjian, a lesson...
"Alright, you two, calm down."
Zhang Xuanliang raised his hand and waved towards Yuan Gaowu and Yan Changjian, saying, "Members of the major martial arts sects are all present. In such a setting, what would it look like if you truly started fighting? Sit down and have a drink."
"Yes, Sect Leader Yuan, don't be impulsive..."
Liu Bing and Lu Chenzi quickly pulled Yuan Gaowu, urging him not to be impulsive.
"Sect Leader Yan, you sit down quickly as well."
Shi Yizhen, with a grim expression, also gestured to Yan Changjian. If Zhang Xuanliang hadn't spoken, he would have really wanted to see Yuan Gaowu teach this condescending Yan Changjian a lesson.
"Heh, in that case, I won't drink."
Yan Changjian, holding his wine cup, placed it heavily on the table, spilling some of the wine. His arrogant and sharp gaze swept across the people present...
Finally, his gaze fell on Zhong Yulong, Abbot Renxin, and Zhang Xuanliang. He said, "Sect Leader Zhong, Abbot Renxin, Heavenly Master Zhang, I, Yan, apologize for my rudeness. I will surely make amends to you three when the opportunity arises."
"Let's go."
After speaking, Yan Changjian, accompanied by his disciple Jian Feng and a sword attendant carrying a broadsword, turned around and left directly.
Wan Yunting, Zhou Ruoxi, and the entire assembly were silent. After Yan Changjian and his disciples walked out, the discussions of the entire hall erupted...