Chapter 563: An Insult to Brother Ji
If the students of the Big Dipper Academy were allowed to correct the world, why would his own disciple be denied that same right?
Zhou Youcai was at a loss for words. âThe Nether Sect is of the Fiend Path, after all⊠Everything the Fiend Path does go against the heavens. Arenât you worried that the people might reject a change in government?â
âOh, so now youâre thinking about the people?â
As the saying went, âWater may keep the boat afloat, but it may also sink itâ. This was a truth that had never changed since time immemorial.
Although cultivators wielded the power to destroy mortals, the new blood that the cultivation world needed was forever dependent on mortals. If the oppression continued, as time passed, mortals who became cultivators would lash back cultivators who trampled on them once they gained enough power. Even the animals in the forests understood this basic law of survival, let alone humans. This was the lesson humans learned after paying with generations of bloodshed.
âHow can you guarantee that Yu Zhenghai wonât harm the civilians, Senior Ji?â Zhou Youcai asked.
In truth, nobody could guarantee that. Where there was war, there would always be casualties. However, the entire act should be justified, at least.
Before Lu Zhou could answer, Mingshi Yin said, âYouâre shameless. Ma Luping has already done something that incurs the wrath of humans and gods, and yet, youâre turning a blind eye to it. My Eldest Senior Brother hasnât done anything of that sort, and youâre already assuming that he will. What distorted reasoning is this?â
ââŠâ Zhou Youcai had no retort for that.
âBesides⊠The Imperial family has provoked the Evil Sky Pavilion time and time again. My master is already very merciful for not killing all of you here and clearing the path for my Eldest Senior Brother. Donât you go thinking that youâre worthy to sit here and debate with my master just because youâre the Big Dipper Academyâs president. If my master wasnât a reasonable man with morals, you wouldâve been killed with a single palm strike long ago.â
Zhou Wenliang, Wang Jianrang, and Zhang Gong who were standing nearby shuddered. The statement seemed awkward. What a joke! It was delivered by a villain talking about reason and morals! Nevertheless, it still made them shiver despite the temperature. However, he had a point. If the old villain wanted to solve the problem, killing Zhou Youcai with a single palm strike was a more efficient method, right?
A thunderous noise rang in the air again before Yan Province Cityâs barrier finally shattered like glass. There was no longer anything protecting Yan Province City.
Tens of thousands of Nether Sect members swarmed into the city. The cultivators who hovered in the air immediately began their slaughter.
Smoke rose from the city. People were being killed everywhere.
Wars had always been cruel.
Zhou Youcai sighed helplessly and shook his head.
At this moment, Lu Zhou turned to look at Zhou Wenliang and asked, âWhen will the Sky Conduct Academy be here?â
Zhou Wenliang answered, âIâve contacted the Sky Conduct Academy⊠but its president holds himself in high regard. Iâm afraid that he wonât meet me since Iâm only the Taixu Academyâs Second Elder.â
Lu Zhou looked at Zhou Youcai and said, âThe Sky Conduct Academy has a greater ego compared to the Big Dipper Academy.â
Zhou Youcai said, âIndeed, Meng Nanfei is proud. The battle at Yan Province City has already started. I donât think heâll be coming⊠If Iâm not mistaken, heâll be rushing to Yan Province City to aid Ma Luping.â
The others looked at the fierce battle in Yan Province City. Without its barrier, avatars, energy blades, and energy swords could be seen everywhere in the city.
Meanwhile, the Nether Sectâs flying chariot advanced slowly, taking out dozens of people as it moved.
âThe Sky Conduct Academy disciples are nowhere to be seen,â Mingshi Yin said as he looked at Yan Province City, âLooks like Eldest Senior Brother is winning!â
Zhou Youcaiâs expression was unreadable. He dared not move. Even the 1,000 disciples waiting for him outside dared not move as well. Who would be bold enough to rush to their deaths in front of a Nine-leaf cultivator?
At this very moment, a blue-clad cultivator flew toward them between mountains on the left.
âItâs someone from the Sky Conduct Academy,â Mingshi Yin said.
âIâll go meet him.â Zhou Wenliang volunteered. He flew and greeted the newcomer in the air. âIâm Zhou Wenliang, the Second Elder of the Taixu Academy. May I know who you are, sir?â
The blue-clad cultivator responded with a question, âSo, youâre Zhou Wenliang?â
Zhou Wenliang frowned when he heard the insult. It was common etiquette to not hit a personâs face during a fight. The Taixu Academy was in a sorry state as it was. How could Zhou Wenliang not be angered by this insult? Alas, there was nothing he could do. Even a tiger outside its territory would be bullied by dogs. Moreover, this was someone from the Sky Conduct Academy. In the end, he gritted his teeth and asked, âWhereâs President Meng?â
The blue-clad cultivator said scornfully, âThatâs none of your business. Do you think a stray dog has the right to speak to President Meng?â
Zhou Wenliang fought back his anger and said, âIf youâre here to mock me, then Iâll ask you to leave.â
A figure flew toward the duo from behind and called out, âHey, donât go!â
The blue-clad cultivator asked, âAnd you are?â
Zhou Wenliang introduced the newcomer. âThis is the Evil Sky Pavilionâs Mister Fourth.â
The blue-clad cultivator frowned deeply and shouted, âZhou Wenliang, are you colluding with the Fiend Path now?!â
âWatch your words! What do you mean by colluding?â Mingshi Yin was not pleased with the blue-clad cultivatorâs choice of words.
âMy masterâs on the twin rock peak. He has invited the two presidents to enjoy the scenery and discuss the affairs of the world. Howâs that colluding? Iâm not too happy with that term. In fact, Iâm angry,â Mingshi Yi said.
âAre you nuts?â The blue-clad cultivator looked at Mingshi Yin, perplexed.
Zhou Wenliang shook his head.
At this moment, a majestic voice rang from the mountainâs peak. âOld Fourth.â
Mingshi Yin immediately bowed. âYes, master.â
âIf you canât reason with him, kill him.â
ââŠâ When the blue-clad cultivator heard the majestic voice, he was about to lash out in anger when he saw Mingshi Yin moving toward him at lightning speed. Mingshi Yinâs speed sent chills running up his spine.
A cold light glinted in Mingshi Yinâs hand.
The blue-clad cultivator felt a chill; he quickly summoned his avatar.
âToo late!â Mingshi Yin cried out as he shot past the blue-clad cultivator. He did not even spare the cultivator a glance.
The battle had ended before it even began.
Zhou Wenliang gulped. The blue-clad cultivator did not seem weak, but he had been killed in just an instant? Just how powerful was the Evil Sky Pavilionâs Mister Fourth?
The blue-clad cultivator felt his chest being slashed open. He saw the blood gushing out from the wound. His eyes wide open as he looked at Zhou Wenliang. He pointed at Zhou Wenliang. âY-you⊠youâŠâ
âDonât blame me. You brought this upon yourself.â
âDing! Killed a target. Reward: 1,000 merit points.â
On the peak, the atmosphere was slightly tense.
The Big Dipper Academy disciples were silent.
President Zhou Youcai lifted his sleeve to his face to wipe his sweat away.
Lu Zhou said, âThereâs no need to feel nervous, President Zhou⊠Iâve always been reasonable. However, trying to reason with an unreasonable person is a waste of time and effort, donât you agree?â
âY⊠Y-yesâŠâ President Zhou was slightly nervous despite Lu Zhouâs words.
Huang Shijie applauded and said, âI never knew Mister Fourth is this skilled.â
Lu Zhou shook his head and said, â⊠Itâs not that heâs powerful, itâs just that the Sky Conduct Academy disciple was too weak.â His tone was airy despite its heavy meaning.
Everyoneâs heart thumped wildly in their chests when they heard Lu Zhouâs words. It⊠It seemed like Lu Zhou was saying the blue-clad cultivator could not blame anyone for his death but his weakness.
âIn terms of cultivation base, Mingshi Yin still has much room for improvement. Look at that.â Lu Zhou pointed at Yan Province City.
A saber flew out of the Nether Sectâs huge chariot. Energy sabers filled the air. There was a rain of blood. Anyone who got close to the flying chariot was minced by the energy blades. Dismembered limbs rained down from the sky.
Huang Shijie nodded and said, âSect Master Yuâs Great Dark Heaven Memorial has reached great heights. Even I have to admit defeat.â
Zhou Youcai looked at Huang Shijie. He sounded less confident now. âIsland Master Huang, youâre Penglaiâs most powerful Eight-leaf umbrella cultivator. You have the black umbrella, a peak earth-grade weapon. And yet, you donât think youâre a match for Sect Master Yu?â In front of Lu Zhou, he, naturally, did not dare to use the offensive word âvillainâ when he spoke about Yu Zhenghai.
Huang Shijie replied, âPresident Zhou, you flatter me. Your comparison of me and Sect Master Yu is akin to comparing the students of Big Dipper Academy and yourself. This is an insult to Sect Master Yu.â
âItâs also an insult against Brother Ji.â
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