The onlookers heard Ling Xiao’s words, and in their hearts, they somewhat agreed.
Because Ling Xiao was absolutely right, there wasn’t a single rule in the sect’s regulations that required disciples to not conceal their strength.
Nor was there any rule stating that disciples must join the inner sect after advancing to the Mortal Realm.
A grand Supreme Elder, and an Enforcement Elder at that, was unaware of the sect’s rules and used such reasons to secretly attack an outer sect disciple.
This was more than just improper, it was, as Ling Xiao said, utterly shameless!
And utterly foolish!
However, although most people inwardly agreed with Ling Xiao’s words, they didn’t dare to boldly voice them like he did.
Offending the head of the Enforcement Hall, they were well aware of the consequences.
Of course, while some feared offending Elder Jin, others were bold enough to speak out for justice.
Guanghan Tianzun had recovered from the shock of Ling Xiao’s cultivation level. She sneered and said, “Heh, attacking an outer sect disciple with baseless reasons, the head of the Enforcement Hall is truly domineering! Truly imposing! No wonder people say that in today’s Yuehua Sect, the Enforcement Hall has long surpassed the Sect Leader!”
Her words were filled with thick sarcasm.
Elder Jin’s old face twitched several times. His original intent was merely to make Ling Xiao understand the consequences of offending his lineage.
And to help Hei Suo, allowing him to swiftly deal with this kid.
But he never expected that Ling Xiao would be so audacious, every word he spoke making him lose face, leaving him unable to face the others present.
He was a hypocrite.
Naturally, he cared about his reputation, and at this moment, he wished he could crawl into a rat hole.
“Boom!”
A muffled sound exploded.
In his anger, Elder Jin had actually caused the thick stone-paved ground to collapse.
His eyes fixed fiercely on Ling Xiao, as if he wanted to kill him on the spot.
Guanghan Tianzun stood up.
Jinguang Tianzun stood up as well.
Even Elder Tu hesitated for a moment before standing up.
“What are you three trying to do? Can’t I, the head, kill an outer sect disciple who insulted a Supreme Elder?”
Elder Jin naturally understood their intentions, but relying on his position as head of the Enforcement Hall, he refused to back down, “I have always been clear in my rewards and punishments. This kid has repeatedly insulted me, violating the sect’s rules, an unforgivable crime! I’m enforcing the sect’s rules, are you going to stop me?”
His voice carried a cold and domineering tone.
Having sat in the position of head of the Enforcement Hall for so long, always decisive in his actions, he naturally developed some ruthlessness, not even regarding the rest of the sect as significant.
“Hahaha, Elder Jin, if he were just an ordinary outer sect disciple, you could kill him to vent your anger, and that would be fine. But you saw just now, his cultivation has already reached the peak of Mortal Realm Second Layer! To achieve such terrifying cultivation in just two months, this talent is truly a great fortune for our Yuehua Sect! This person, I’m afraid you cannot kill.”
Jinguang Tianzun had originally planned to stay neutral, but Ling Xiao’s displayed talent excited him greatly, and he decided to protect Ling Xiao.
“Elder Jin, if you dare kill Ling Xiao today, I will wipe out all your disciples and their descendants! The Yuehua Sect doesn’t belong to you alone, you can’t do whatever you please!”
Guanghan Tianzun’s voice carried a chilling aura, “I may not be your match, but not one of your disciples or their descendants will survive! Including that severely injured Moyan Tianzun!”
“Guanghan! You are truly shameless!”
Elder Jin’s face changed drastically, and he said coldly, “You, a grand Guanghan Tianzun, a Celestial Realm expert, would actually target a severely injured person and those juniors?”
“Who’s the shameless one here!”
Guanghan Tianzun retorted coldly, “You, a grand Supreme Elder, shamelessly targeted an outer sect disciple, yet you think it’s shameless for me to target your disciples and their descendants? Elder Jin, has your brain rusted?”
Indeed, Elder Jin was the more shameless one!
Hearing the exchange between Elder Jin and Guanghan Tianzun, many inner sect disciples looked embarrassed. You’re the head of the Enforcement Hall, domineering and powerful, killing whoever you want, yet not allowing others to target your juniors, isn’t that too shameless?
To even say such things.
Elder Tu looked awkward. He had a very good relationship with Elder Jin, and last time, it was Elder Jin’s initiative that led the other four elders of the Enforcement Hall to help save Moyan Tianzun.
That incident was still justifiable, to preserve a genius like Moyan Tianzun.
But this time, it was indeed a bit shameless.
“Head, can we put Ling Xiao’s matter aside for now and decide after discussion with the sect’s higher-ups upon returning? Let’s deal with the current situation first.”
Elder Tu finally spoke up.
If they let Elder Jin continue this nonsense, the Yuehua Sect might end up in an internal conflict, and other sects would be waiting to laugh at them.
The Yuehua Sect was already not powerful enough, and now, lacking unity, it was truly lamentable.
“Hmph, I’ll give you this face! But it’s not because I’m afraid of them!”
Seeing that all three elders disapproved of his actions, Elder Jin naturally couldn’t continue being stubborn and took the opportunity provided by Elder Tu to step down.
After all, killing Ling Xiao wasn’t urgent, he had plenty of opportunities.
Once back at the sect, wouldn’t this kid be at his mercy?
No, this kid was already injured. Even with peak Mortal Realm Second Layer cultivation, he was definitely no match for Hei Suo.
He might die today, no need to wait until they returned to the sect.
Thinking of this, he felt a bit better. He didn’t need to act himself, Hei Suo could vent this anger for him.
“Ling Xiao, can you still fight?”
Jinguang Tianzun asked, now showing great concern for Ling Xiao.
Almost overly concerned.
Everyone could see that he wanted to take Ling Xiao as his disciple, otherwise, why would he suddenly be so kind to him?
“I can!”
Ling Xiao nodded.
Regardless of Jinguang Tianzun’s motives, he was helping him now, so he naturally had to give this inner sect elder some face.
“Very well, in that case, begin the fight. If anyone tries to sneak attack again, I’ll protect you!”
Jinguang Tianzun smiled slightly and sat back down.
“Hmph!”
Elder Jin let out a cold snort, naturally understanding that Jinguang Tianzun was referring to him. But was a sneak attack even necessary? He didn’t believe Ling Xiao could possibly be Hei Suo’s match.
Ling Xiao’s gaze returned to Hei Suo.
During his confrontation with Elder Jin, Hei Suo hadn’t intervened. Although he really wanted to see Ling Xiao slapped dead by Elder Jin.
Deep down, he also really wanted to kill this kid himself.
However, Ling Xiao’s sudden display of peak Mortal Realm Second Layer cultivation made him take it seriously.
Of course, taking it seriously didn’t mean fear. After all, peak Mortal Realm Second Layer was still far from early Mortal Realm Fourth Layer.
