Chapter 6: The Sacred Realm of Lingxiao Does Not Tolerate Your Recklessness Here
“Hmph! Jiang Huai’an?”
The Grandmaster of Tai Xuan glanced at Jiang Heng and let out a light snort, his tone indifferent.
“Since Jiang Yueli has willingly become a disciple under Li Tianyuan, this matter is hers to decide; you have no right to intervene.”
“As for her affairs with the Jiang family, I have no interest in getting involved.”
“Lingxiao Sovereign...”
Jiang Heng ground his teeth in frustration. He had never imagined that the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan would refuse to show any respect to the Jiang family, especially after he had even invoked the head of their clan. Yet, the other party remained unmoved.
This filled him with burning hatred.
“I beg the Lingxiao Sovereign to reconsider! If you insist on this, aren’t you afraid it will spark conflict or even enmity between the two great forces?!”
Suppressing his inner rage, Jiang Heng slowly spoke up, trying to warn them.
He refused to believe that Lingxiao Holy Land would oppose the entire Jiang family over one Jiang Yueli!
“Yes, Master, there is no need to offend an ancient noble house over a disciple born with congenital deficiencies and a short lifespan!”
At this moment, a gaunt elder beside him began to counsel the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan. His expression was grave, his tone serious, as if he had already categorized Jiang Yueli as an unstable factor to be kept at bay.
“Indeed, Master, it’s not worth it over a single disciple!”
“Exactly, let this matter end here. Let Jiang Heng take the girl away!”
Several elders behind the gaunt elder also spoke up in agreement.
After all, antagonizing an ancient noble house—especially one still led by a living emperor—was a risk no sect would dare take lightly.
However, upon hearing these words from the lead elder, the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan’s face darkened.
“Silence!”
“I know how to decide; I don’t need your reminders.”
His sharp rebuke fell like a hammer, instantly silencing the elders around him, who fell into shocked silence as they looked at the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan, realizing they had overstepped.
Nearby, Li Tianyuan couldn’t help but smirk at the scene.
He recognized the gaunt elder as Yuchi Xingchen, the Senior Elder of the Martial God Hall.
It was rumored that a thousand years ago, Yuchi Xingchen had once contended for the position of Sovereign of Lingxiao Holy Land against the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan but suffered a crushing defeat. Now, he was forced to serve as merely the Senior Elder of the Martial God Hall.
Li Tianyuan shook his head.
The Senior Elder of the Martial God Hall was speaking up for Jiang Heng at this moment—whether out of foolishness or ulterior motives, he couldn’t tell.
But no matter what, his narrow-mindedness and lack of vision explained why he had never been able to challenge the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan for the Sovereign title.
The realm of his thoughts was simply too small.
That was why he would never catch up to the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan throughout his lifetime.
After casting a cold glance at Yuchi Xingchen, the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan turned his gaze to Jiang Heng, his expression icy as he spoke.
“Jiang Heng, leave immediately. Jiang Yueli is already a disciple of Lingxiao Holy Land; no one else is allowed to interfere or take her away.”
These words were tantamount to officially declaring Jiang Yueli as a member of Lingxiao Holy Land.
It implied that no matter who the challenger was, once someone had become a disciple of Lingxiao Holy Land, even an ancient noble family could not harm them; the Holy Land would protect them fully.
As expected, upon hearing the Grandmaster’s words, the surrounding young talents erupted into murmurs.
Their eyes brimmed with admiration, reverence, excitement, and exhilaration as they looked at the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan.
This was Lingxiao Holy Land!
An overwhelmingly powerful lineage, fearless of any threat, radiating an invincible aura.
Such a sect was the dream of every cultivator.
Jiang Heng stood to the side, his expression flickering with anger and helplessness.
The Grandmaster of Tai Xuan was the supreme leader of Lingxiao Holy Land—a peerless Heavenly Lord whose strength was beyond his capacity to resist.
“Good! Good! Good!”
He uttered three “good”s in succession, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Yueli before locking fiercely onto Li Tianyuan.
“Young man, you’re impressive. I’ll remember you. Don’t think that having Lingxiao Holy Land backing you means you can rest easy. There will come a day when you regret this!”
As he spoke, a ferocious aura surged from him, pressing down on Li Tianyuan like a tangible force, causing the surrounding space to tremble.
Just as this pressure bore down on Li Tianyuan, ready to teach him a lesson, the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan waved his hand lightly. A gentle breeze swept through, effortlessly dispelling the oppressive aura and leaving Li Tianyuan unharmed.
At the same time, the residual power of the breeze struck Jiang Heng, sending him flying backward, blood spurting from his mouth.
“Hmph! Lingxiao Holy Land will not tolerate your rampaging here.”
The Grandmaster of Tai Xuan snorted coldly, issuing a faint warning.
“If it weren’t for Jiang Huai’an’s reputation, you would already be dead from my palm strike.”
“Leave at once. If you wish to take Jiang Yueli away, have Jiang Huai’an personally pay a visit.”
“What are you, really?”
Hearing the Grandmaster’s words, Jiang Heng spat blood again, struggling for several moments before managing to say,
“Fine. The Lingxiao Sovereign so blatantly disrespects my Jiang family—this insult will be repaid a hundredfold one day.”
“Leave!”
The Grandmaster of Tai Xuan waved his hand impatiently.
Jiang Heng clutched his chest as he rose from the ground, glared fiercely at Li Tianyuan, then turned and fled in disgrace with his war chariot.
“Thank you, Master, for your assistance!”
Li Tianyuan seemed completely unfazed by Jiang Heng’s resentful glare and respectfully bowed to the Grandmaster of Tai Xuan.
“No trouble,” the Grandmaster shook his head, unconcerned. He then looked toward Jiang Yueli and said,
“This girl’s status within the Jiang family is likely complicated. Now that you have accepted her, be cautious in the future.”
After saying this, the Grandmaster spoke earnestly,
“Sword Daoist, stay behind to inherit the legacy. I hope you will carry it well, uphold the honor of Lingyun Sword Peak, and not disgrace your master’s name.”