Chapter 940: Slap Him

Whether it was the earlier cultivators or the newly arrived Zhao Jiaolong, Han Linqiu, and others, they were all momentarily stunned by the words of Yu Qingmei.

Compared to the Void Immortal Sword Sect, Li Xiao’s power was far from being on the same level. However, Yu Qingmei represented the Heavenly King Zhen Manor. In that regard, it appeared far stronger than the current Void Immortal Sword Sect.

"Qingmei, calm down," said King Li Xiao.

Forcing a smile at Fang Chen, he uttered, "There's been a misunderstanding between you and my daughter. Please just finish offering the incense and leave."

Yu Qingmei shouted, "Father, back then Wu'er was harmed and tortured relentlessly by that little witch in the Void Immortal Sword Sect. And this man, he came and killed many of the celestial soldiers to help that witch. There’s no misunderstanding here! He’s not worthy to offer incense to my brother!"

The crowd, who had vaguely heard of the past events, were shocked. It seemed that the misunderstanding between the two parties hadn't been resolved.

This meant that Heavenly King Zhen Manor and the Void Immortal Sword Sect were on the brink of war again.

Han Linqiu and the others exchanged awkward glances. They hadn't expected to encounter Fang Chen here. What was even stranger was the fact that Fang Chen had appeared alongside Goddess Shen Ji from their sect.

Have they been together all this time?

Before Emperor Li Xiao could persuade any further, Yu Qingmei declared, "Father, I’m also representing the Heavenly King Manor today."

King Li Xiao immediately shut his mouth. He was in no position to speak about the matters of the Heavenly King Manor.

"Madam, my junior brother merely wants to pay his respects. There’s no need to be so aggressive and domineering," voiced Qin Hucheng.

Yu Qingmei snarled. "I’m being aggressive? The Void Immortal Sword Sect is here to show off! He has no relations with my brother at all!"

Fang Chen glanced at Zhao Jiaolong and the others. He pointed, "Actually, Senior Brother Zhao and Senior Sister Hua can testify that I was close with Yu Qingzhi when I was at the Desolate Academy."

The crowd understood now that these two had become friends at the Desolate Academy. That cleared things up.

Zhao Jiaolong nodded lightly and whispered, "Fang Chen is indeed close with Yu Qingzhi."

Before Yu Qingmei could retort, Fang Chen continued, "Furthermore, that incident happened because your son, Gai Wu, was manipulated by the Spirit Blood Sect. He has only himself to blame for his outcome. Maybe it would have been better if he had just died back then."

As he spoke, he lit an incense stick and offered it before Yu Qingzhi's altar. Smiling, he remarked, "Madam, the fact that Gai Wu is still alive today is already a blessing from heaven. Why do you act so ungrateful?"

All the allies of the Li Xiao Empire shifted uncomfortably. Even Emperor Li Xiao’s face darkened.

Fortunately, King Li Xiao was rational and didn't lash out immediately. Instead, he turned to Xun Xiyin and asked, "Fourth Princess, are you truly here just to offer incense to my son? If you're here to stir trouble today, don’t blame Li Xiao for not being polite."

"Besides offering incense, we do have some matters to attend to. I hope you can understand," replied Xun Xiyin.

King Li Xiao froze.

He did not expect such a response from Xun Xiyin.

The crowd gasped. Was Goddess Shen Ji of the Divine Dao Sect here to support Fang Chen?

If that was the case, the conflict would escalate between Heavenly King Zhen Manor and Divine Dao Sect. With the power of the Divine Dao Sect, even the Heavenly King Zhen Manor would have to be cautious...

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Before things could get more awkward, Gai Wu stepped out from the side hall. He was followed by several disciples who were seemingly ready to support him.

Gai Wu smiled and said, "Mother, since Sword Leader Fang wants to offer incense to my uncle, let him do it."

Yu Qingmei snorted in response, "Wu'er, if this man truly wants to offer incense, I would not stop him. However, his intentions are not pure!"

Then, she turned to Xun Xiyin and interrogated, "Fourth Princess, you and I have met several times in the capital of the Central Continent. You must know the enmity between my son and this man. Why have you brought him to Li Xiao? Does the Central Continent no longer respect Heavenly King Zhen? Is my husband worthless in your eyes? If he gets angry, will the Xun Family do nothing about it?"

Yu Qingmei was directly challenging the imperial family of Central Continent!

The crowd was stunned. Normally, they would avoid getting involved in such disputes to avoid unnecessary trouble. However, in this situation, they were trapped. No matter how they reacted, they would offend someone they could not afford to.

Xun Xiyin smiled faintly and replied, "Madam, you are overreacting. This has nothing to do with Heavenly King Zhen."

Suddenly, Zhao Jiaolong spoke. "Fourth Princess, today is Brother Yu’s funeral. It's not the right time for such matters. I suggest you and Fang Chen leave now."

"Goddess Shen Ji, it’s indeed not suitable for such a confrontation today," added Han Linqiu with a bitter smile.

"Goddess Shen Ji, though you represent the imperial family of Central Continent, you also represent the Divine Dao Sect. Please, don't bring conflict to the sect because of outsiders. It would only harm the sect’s interests," whispered Su Lingzhu.

Yu Qingmei smiled coldly. She turned to Xun Xiyin and arrogantly taunted, "Did you hear that? All of them think that your actions are inappropriate. If you persist, it will only bring you harm."

With hostility, she screamed, "I won't say it a second time. Leave!"

The tension in the air was palpable.

It seemed to everyone that if Fang Chen and Xun Xiyin didn’t leave now, things would spiral beyond control.

The Old Sword Immortal of the Void Immortal Sword Sect was already dead, and things were not like before. Heavenly King Zhen had powerful connections in the Central Continent and was also one of the four kings. Even when the Old Sword Immortal was alive, they dared challenge the Void Immortal Sword Sect—how much more now?

"Lord Shi, give him a few slaps," said Yu Qingmei coldly.

Lord Shi walked towards Fang Chen. Suddenly, before anyone could react, a mysterious elder grabbed Yu Qingmei by the collar. The elder then furiously slapped her face until it became swollen and bruised, and her clothes became disheveled.

No one could react in time. By the time they realized what had happened, Yu Qingmei, who had been so arrogant earlier, had turned dazed with unfocused and vacant eyes.

In that instant, Zhao Jiaolong and the other cultivators at the Dao Union realm all looked grave.

This elder’s power was not to be trifled with.

Gai Wu’s face changed rapidly as he shifted his gaze from Yu Qingmei to Fang Chen. He yelled, "Fang Chen, how dare you publicly humiliate my mother! I will annihilate your entire family!"

With that, he took out the Heaven Profound Mirror. Gritting his teeth in fury, he summoned, "Old Master Hong, come to Li Xiao quickly! Something's happened!"

Old Master Hong? The terrifying killing god of Heavenly King Zhen Manor?!

The crowd trembled in fear.

Trouble was brewing!