Chapter 1968: Not Giving Face

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The Renhuang from the royal family in the north remained on the law battle platform and did not leave. His gaze scanned the Renhuangs in the Heavenly Battle Palace. His body was brimming in golden while his eyes had the dignity of royalty. He was a Renhuang from a royal family that conquered an entire continent.

“Wangdu—the capital city of the Dongxiao Continent—is famous because of the Wangshen Watchtower and became the number one city of the Dongxiao Continent. Today, the Battle Palace is the location of the law battles of Wangdu. Hence, all the fighters are gathered here in Wangdu. Don’t tell me this is your battle strength, is it?” The Renhuang from the north said. His voice was dignified, and contempt for the Renhuang of Wangdu permeated through his cold tone.

While he was not a cultivator from the core Yanyun Continent, his family still conquered a continent. He was powerful, and even among the group of cultivators who came from the north, he was still one of the stronger combatants among those on the same plane level. As such, the Renhuang of the Heavenly Battle Palace suffered a crushing defeat and was even severely injured.

As the Renhuang finished speaking, the solemn and dignified atmosphere of the Heavenly Battle Palace was suffocated by an oppressive aura. In front of the towering ancient great hall, many cultivators looked toward the powerful northern Renhuang, and for a moment, they were silent.

For a law battle like this, it was naturally impossible for them to send a fighter who was on a higher plane; however, they were not confident anyone on the same plane level had the ability to defeat the northern Renhuang. The northern Renhuang had not even shown his true strength yet. After all, the gap between the two in the previous battle was rather large. The combatant had failed to force his opponent to give his all.

“Do you still want to fight?” the Heavenly Battle Palace’s palace lord asked.

The northern Renhuang looked at him and nodded before answering, “Of course.”

“Is anyone able to let our visitors from the north reevaluate our Wangdu’s practitioners?” Yang Jian scanned the crowd as he asked. The opponent had already shown his hand. If he continued to fight, the advantage was theirs. Since they had seen the enemy fighters, it was naturally easier for them to weigh their options.

Of course, the precondition was that they needed a Renhuang at the same plane level who was strong enough.

“I’d like to recommend someone.” At that time, someone spoke. Instantly, gazes shifted towards the speaker. Many people’s eyes lit up. It was Alchemy Divine Palace’s Qi Mu.

The Alchemy Divine Palace was powerful in itself; they also knew practitioners from everywhere. As the heir to the Alchemy Divine Palace, Qi Mu’s vision was naturally impeccable. A cultivator recommended by him would naturally be powerful.

“Please speak,” Yang Jian said.

Then, Qi Mu’s gaze moved slowly and landed finally on Ye Futian. He smiled and said, “Earlier, some Renhuang asked Renhuang Ye about the Great Path, but Renhuang Ye did not partake. He defeated his opponent with just a glance. His strength is unfathomable. While he is only on the fourth plane, it was said that only a young palace lord is worthy of sparring with him. So, based on what Renhuang Ye said, there is no need to doubt his combat strength. If Renhuang Ye is willing, I am certain he will be able to leave a big surprise for our guests from the north.”

Lin Qiu and the others around Ye Futian frowned. This Qi Mu did not step forward himself but instead recommended Ye Futian. He was most certainly very calculative. Whether Ye Futian won or not, he would not lose anything from it. At the very least, he would be able to see and gauge Ye Futian’s strength.

“That’s right, I also think that Renhuang Ye is suitable,” said the cultivators from Qin He Palace. They also wanted to see Ye Futian’s strength, to see whether he could fight the powerful northern Renhuang.

In an instant, the cultivators’ attention had shifted to Ye Futian, and that included the cultivators from the Heavenly Battle Palace. They had earlier seen how strong Ye Futian was. While it had only been a glance, he was able to injure a Renhuang of the same level. If he were to step forward, they would have a chance.

“I apologize. I am not a practitioner of Wangdu.” Ye Futian glanced at Qi Mu. As the heir to Supreme Deity Donglai and after receiving so much from the Eastern Deity Island, he was not very fond of Supreme Deity Donglai’s enemy – the Great Yan Ancient Royal Family. These Renhuangs followed the Great Yan Ancient Royal Family here. In addition, they came forcefully and were ruthless and cruel when they fought. He was slightly irked and annoyed by them.

However, this did not mean that he would go along with what Qi Mu intended. Qi Mu’s words annoyed him even more.

This Qi Mu did not step forward himself and did not ask anyone from the Alchemy Divine Palace fight but had instead pushed him forward?

Moreover, he said it in front of a crowd. It felt like he was trying to trap him and force him to fight.

In a situation like this, trapped under the circumstances, standing amidst factions of the Dongxiao Continent, it seemed like he had no other choice. Otherwise, he would have to offend many people.

Unfortunately, Ye Futian was just the guy who never cared. He did not need to appease anyone, and he also did not need the cultivators from Wangdu to like him. He came here because he was invited to visit.

Even if the Heavenly Battle Palace were to become his enemy…

Many people had odd expressions on their faces after hearing Ye Futian’s reply. Were Ye Futian’s words not words that cut him off from the others?

“Renhuang Ye, what do you mean? Even if you are not from Wangdu, you came from the Taiyuan Continent, it is one with the Dongxiao Continent,” Qi Mu smiled and answered, unperturbed. He was wondering who Ye Futian was. To speak such words, it seemed quite stupid.

“I came with the Alchemy Emperor, but I am not from the Taiyuan Continent,” Ye Futian answered. It felt like he was doing his best to draw a line between them and separate himself from them. This confused many, while some other Renhuangs were slightly irked.

“Even if you don’t want to fight, you don’t have to do all this. If you do not identify with the Dongxiao Continent, why are you here in Wangdu, sitting here?” a cultivator from the Qin He Palace asked coldly.

“Renhuang Ye followed the Alchemy Emperor here. Does that need your approval? When did the Qin He Palace’s jurisdiction expand so much? As for sitting here, Renhuang Ye and I were invited to come here. If you don’t welcome us, we can leave,” Lin Qiu, who was on the side, answered, annoyed. Then, he continued, “Since the Alchemy Divine Palace and Qin He Palace are so amazing and heroic. Why don’t you step forward and fight? What’s the meaning of this, constantly trying to push someone else to fight? The Alchemy Divine Palace actually touted themselves as the number one holy land of alchemy in the Donghua Domain yesterday. Why aren’t you stepping forward yourself right now? Could it be that the Alchemy Divine Palace and the Qin He Palace are not factions of Wangdu? Or is it perhaps because you don’t have a Renhuang who is capable of fighting?”

His tone was light and calm; however, it was very insulting. It made the people of the Alchemy Divine Palace and the Qin He Palace very unhappy.

“Enough,” said Heavenly Battle Palace’s Yang Jian. Only then did the people quieted down after realizing that their bickering was inappropriate.

In the sky, the northern cultivators gazed at them. Mocking and cold smiles were on their faces. Did Wangdu have no one? To actually bicker among themselves to avoid a battle.

Many glanced coldly at Ye Futian. It seemed like the conflict was ultimately attributed to Ye Futian. Many people were unhappy.

“Since no one wants to fight, what’s the point of staying here?” someone mumbled. Ye Futian looked at the person who spoke. He smiled, not taking notice of that. Then, he stood up and looked at Yang Jian before saying, “Sorry for the disruption.”

After that, he left. With his white robe fluttering in the air, there was a sense of pride as he left. Many people looked surprised. Did he really leave?

“Boring. This young one will take his leave.” Lin Qiu and the others also stood up to leave. He was not in a good mood after this visit. To have someone try to coerce him into a battle, he naturally understood Ye Futian’s mood.

Moreover, he knew Ye Futian’s true identity. A person from the Eastern Deity Island, it was possible that he was the heir to Supreme Deity Donglai’s inheritance. Whether it was alchemy or combat strength, he was exceptional. How could someone like this not be prideful? How could he sit and be aggrieved like this, to constantly be coerced into battle?

The northern cultivators came to pick a fight. If Ye Futian wanted to fight, he would do it on his own accord, not like this.

If these people knew Ye Futian’s true identity, the heir to the Eastern Deity Island, who knew what they would be thinking?

At that moment, the cultivators of the Heavenly Battle Palace were incredibly unhappy as they saw Ye Futian’s group leave. They really did not give them any face at all. To really leave after saying it. Were they throwing a tantrum?

People from the Dragon Submission Mountain Range were really like those village masters, aloof in nature and very difficult to befriend.

“All this to avoid battle. How ridiculous,” someone mocked quietly. However, no one else responded. Instead, they looked at the cultivators in the sky. At that moment, it was still not yet time to discuss Ye Futian. While they were unhappy, they could only suppress it for now.

Ye Futian’s group leaped into the air and left. They headed straight toward the direction of the inn.

“Why are you also following me?” Ye Futian asked Lin Qiu, who had caught up to him.

“Since we came together, we will naturally leave together,” answered Lin Qiu.

“Aren’t you afraid of being isolated?” asked Ye Futian, smiling.

“The Dragon Submission Mountain Range has always acted alone. The path of cultivation was always a lonesome journey. When was it necessary to find a mate?” Lin Qiu answered indifferently. “You, on the other hand, just came to Wangdu. With that, you’ve already offended most of the factions in Wangdu.”

“As I said, I’m not a person of Wangdu. Why should I care?” Ye Futian answered indifferently.

Lin Qiu laughed and asked, “The people from the north came with clearly unkind intentions. I’m afraid the Heavenly Battle Palace is going to suffer. While you did not fight, I am still curious: if you were to fight, what would happen?”

As he spoke, he kept staring at Ye Futian. Clearly, Lin Qiu was curious about Ye Futian’s strength.

Ye Futian glanced at Lin Qiu on his side. Then, he shifted his gaze forward and answered casually, “He is not worthy of fighting me.”

“…”

Lin Qiu’s body stopped moving for a brief moment. He blinked and looked at Ye Futian. An odd expression appeared on his face.

That person was a Renhuang of the fifth plane. Moreover, his combat strength was amazing; however, Ye Futian said he was not worthy of fighting him.

What confidence! Moreover, with the events that happened in the past, he believed Ye Futian. Since he said so, it was clear that there would not be any issues.

So, the reason that Ye Futian did not fight was that the opponent was not worthy?

This…

“Interesting.” Lin Qiu smiled and continued moving forward. These people were here for the Wangshen Watchtower. He knew Ye Futian’s identity, so he was sure that Ye Futian was also after the Wangshen Watchtower. This meant that they would meet again sooner or later. There were also the cultivators of Wangdu. This made him look forward to it!