Chapter 79: Hawk-eyed, Wolf-like Gaze |
Actually, there are still some differences between people who grew up in the Land of Exile and those who grew up in the outside world.
Sun and Xiang's attempt to judge those two by the moral standards of the outside world was truly overestimating them; there was bound to be a disparity.
It was just that the two of them really couldn't comprehend at this moment how such people could exist. Their female companion, a fellow accomplice, was being teased right before their eyes, and as men, they didn't bravely intervene, which was one thing, but they should at least have shouted to stop it.
At worst, they shouldn't have pretended not to see and walked away.
Even if they were timid and afraid of trouble, this was the Immortal Mountain in the Royal Capital, guarded by the Immortal Court.
With such an environment, did they not even dare to say a word?
They had originally planned that as soon as Shi and Wu spoke up, they would immediately seize the opportunity to resolve the grudge. However, the outcome was completely unexpected, even beyond their comprehension.
What to do? The person was already being embraced.
Sun and Xiang, frozen in a static scene, suddenly looked at each other.
On the other side, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang's moral standards had not completely collapsed.
The reason they walked away quickly was because they wanted to notify Bian Weiying to come to the rescue immediately.
Bian Weiying had partnered with Mount Jieyun Sect, the top Faction in Sheng Continent.
If they had a strong military and sturdy horses from Falling Moon Valley, when else would be a better time to use them?
No need for words, a glance between them told them what to do.
That slap was indeed resounding, startling Bian Weiying out of the house.
Shi Chun, who had just returned, immediately pointed over and said, "Senior Sister, that fellow actually Forcefully Embraced your Sister-in-law in Public."
Wu Jinliang nodded repeatedly, looking very indignant, "It's simply too excessive."
Not only did they file a complaint, but they also seemed to enjoy stirring up trouble.
Given the circumstances, Bian Weiying instantly flared up, shouting loudly, "Stop!"
Over there, the beaten Sun Shigang had already grabbed Xiang Lan'er's wrist, pointing at her nose and humiliating her.
Bian Weiying flashed away.
Gan Tangyu, who had peeked out from inside, also quickly flashed after her. The two sides immediately started arguing and confronting each other there.
Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, however, hid under the eaves here, with no intention of going over. Their intention to Watch the Excitement from a distance was very clear.
The two had already likened the Grand Assembly's Competition grounds to the Land of Exile. They clearly understood the risks of provoking a Powerful Enemy recklessly in the Land of Exile.
The two had already made up their minds to go Solo once they entered the Western Extremity Arena. It wasn't worth getting entangled with a Powerful Enemy before they even started.
How would they Escape then? Here, there was Mount Jieyun Sect; let Mount Jieyun Sect contend with them.
They also hoped Mount Jieyun Sect would severely punish those scoundrels from Falling Moon Valley; they were too excessive, bullying a woman right in front of them, showing such disregard for them.
"They even dared to provoke this Demoness. Do you think those people behind her will tear them to pieces later?" Wu Jinliang whispered softly.
Shi Chun: "Jinliang, lust is a knife above one's head. Take it as a warning."
Wu Jinliang: "What in the World does that have to do with me…"
Before his words had even finished, Sun Shigang suddenly leaped past the people in front of him, turned, and angrily pointed at the two of them under the eaves, shouting loudly, "It's you two, isn't it? You like to stir up trouble, right? Fine, just you wait!"
He was at his wit's end.
Since things had already escalated this far, he had to lash out even if he couldn't find a good target.
With Bian Weiying threatening to call the Guard from the Immortal Mountain, he left his warning, waved his hand, and led the Falling Moon Valley Personnel away dejectedly.
What in the World was going on? This time, it was Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang who were stunned under the eaves, their eyes uniformly blank, fully expressing their disbelief. The two asked themselves if they had been discreet enough, if they had hidden far enough, if it was truly none of their business.
Yet they still got entangled. To whom could they explain themselves?
The feeling of Calamity from the Heavens seemed to echo in their heads.
"Forget it, Falling Moon Valley's Strength is not weak. Sun Shigang was taken away by the Guard, but there are still four others.
It's not advisable to provoke such a Powerful Enemy now, and you also slapped him…"
The returning Bian Weiying was comforting Xiang Lan'er.
Xiang Lan'er didn't care about that at all.
What she cared about now was the attitude of those two scoundrels, Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang, who had abandoned her and ran. What in the World? Were they even men?
Did they know they were accomplices? That was impossible; she herself had only recently learned of Sun Shigang's identity.
Did they see through her act? No, she quickly found an answer for herself: these two knew she was from the Demonic Path…
Plus, she usually acted like a Meek Young Wife, so it was truly difficult to openly reprimand her Benefactor. She could only swallow the words that were on the tip of her tongue.
Who knew Bian Weiying would be so indignant? After ascending the Steps, she smirked at the two, "To stand by and watch your accomplice being humiliated, you two grown men are quite something."
The two, still dumbfounded by the Calamity from the Heavens, regained their senses.
Wu Jinliang asked strangely, "Senior Sister, how could we not care? Didn't we come to call for you?"
Bian Weiying: "Couldn't you have stopped them?"
Shi Chun replied, "Senior Sister, if you didn't agree, would we dare to offend other Sects rashly? You just warned us, saying we were impetuous, saying we would stir up trouble, and threatened us with the Talisman Spell's assignment to make us behave. Senior Sister, you said those words not long ago, have you forgotten? What else could we do but call for you to Make Decisions?"
Wu Jinliang immediately nodded, "That's right, we had a very difficult time."
It was a reasonable argument, and Bian Weiying was speechless.
Xiang Lan'er also suddenly realized and believed them, "So That's How It Is."
However, Bian Weiying still found a Way to Save Face for herself, "Why weren't you this obedient in the Sect?"
With that, she turned and entered the room.
Wu Jinliang spread his hands at Xiang Lan'er, indicating that it was impossible to Be Rational, looking quite helpless.
In an instant, the Heavenly Rain Meteor Grand Assembly arrived as scheduled, causing a sensation in the Royal Capital.
However, only a minority had the opportunity to witness it firsthand.
A giant Parade Ground surrounded by mountains, originally used by Heavenly Court Personnel for assembly and training, was now temporarily requisitioned for the Grand Assembly.
A Sea of People poured in, including Elder Ke and two Wukang Mountain Disciples.
It was said that to visually observe the Competition in the Northern Wasteland Western Extreme Region within the Parade Ground, the Royal Court had mobilized two powerful Magic Treasures: one named the "Ultimate Rivers and Mountains Diagram" and the other the "Overlooking Heaven Mirror."
The two treasures, working in conjunction, could directly display the Situation in another realm. As for how the two treasures linked up, most people didn't know, only hearing that the mere performance of the two treasures for three months would incur Huge costs.
It seemed that there were too many people watching inside the Parade Ground, and the Royal Court couldn't satisfy everyone. Each Participating Sect was only allowed three Participants to enter.
Miao Dingyi arrived with his Esteemed Wife and daughter. Lan Qiaoyan and Miao Yilan were dressed exquisitely today.
Their Whole Family did not enter the Parade Ground with the noisy Crowd but went directly to the Mountaintop beside the Parade Ground, where there was a better viewing Position.
"Oh, Qiaoyan, this must be your daughter, she's truly getting more and more beautiful."
"Jingfen, you have three who are Beautiful as a Flower, Fair as Jade."
In the Pavilions and Towers, there was food and drink, and Nobles everywhere.
Upon entering, they saw many acquaintances, and the Whole Family constantly exchanged polite greetings.
While accompanying and socializing, Miao Dingyi's gaze occasionally observed the Pavilions and Towers on the adjacent Mountaintop.
Inside the Parade Ground, a different commotion suddenly arose. Everyone successively turned to look, seeing a group of men and women dressed in luxurious clothes enter.
The middle-aged man at the head wore his high-end attire with a relaxed, loose feel, a lazy and casual expression, and a Small Mustache that was quite trendy at the moment.
From everyone's reaction, it was evident that this person was unusual.
Many greeted him as "Young Master Nan," though this Young Master didn't seem young in age. He casually waved back in greeting.
Some took him very seriously, while others didn't. Occasionally, there were also people whom Young Master Nan needed to Bow and scrape to and greet actively.
Seeing Miao Dingyi, Young Master Nan smiled and waved, calling out, "Brother Miao, is this your Esteemed Wife and niece?"
Lan Qiaoyan knew this person—the one who was secretly manipulating the Betting Market for the Grand Assembly, forcing her Husband to pay One Hundred Thousand Gold to participate. She immediately motioned for her daughter to greet him and acknowledge him.
After a few polite words with the two female relatives, seeing Miao Dingyi constantly and inadvertently observing the Situation in the Pavilions and Towers on the adjacent Mountaintop, Young Master Nan laughed, "It's still early over there. Even if someone comes, they won't arrive so soon."
The adjacent Mountaintop was the best viewing Position, reserved for certain people who might come.
Anyway, all the Nobles and influential figures on their side here were not Qualified to go over there.
It was his own attachment to appearances.
Miao Dingyi chuckled, "You go with your friends."
"See you later, I'll go say hello first.
Esteemed Wife, you two chat." Young Master Nan clasped his fist, and as he left, he specifically nodded more at Miao Yilan.
After most of the people in the Parade Ground were seated, a Light Screen suddenly appeared in the air, like a scene in a mirror. In the picture were large numbers of Participants walking towards the Xun Gate.
The picture switched occasionally, all showing similar scenes of passage through the Xun Gate, indicating that multiple Xun Gates were operating simultaneously for the Participants.
Initially, a burst of astonished exclamations echoed through the Parade Ground.
For most people, this was their first time seeing such Magical Treasures and Divine Abilities.
Elder Ke, sitting on the Steps, stared intently at the Scene, searching for Wukang Mountain Personnel.
Even Lan Qiaoyan and Miao Yilan in the Pavilions and Towers on the Mountaintop couldn't help but subconsciously Search with fixed gazes.
Many Sect Members were like this, but the probability of finding fellow Disciples in such a Sea of People was not high.
At this moment, Shi Chun and his group had already entered the Xun Gate Passageway, following behind Bian Weiying, and also behind the group from Mount Jieyun Sect.
Mount Jieyun Sect had already won Over a large group of people.
Shi Chun observed the scale; there were probably over a hundred people. Judging by the commotion when they gathered and Departed, the Personnel on the Sheng Continent side had clearly formed many Factions.
After exiting the Passageway, what greeted their eyes was a sky ablaze with evening clouds. Nearby was a Sea of People, and in the distance, endless desolation.
This desolate Scene was very familiar to Shi Chun and Wu Jinliang. The two subconsciously Looked at Each Other; it truly felt like they had returned home.
A dormant force within them also seemed to gradually awaken with it. Those images of Saber Slashes, People Fall, and Life and Death faintly flickered before their eyes again.
The corners of their eyes unconsciously tightened, like a Hawk-eyed, Wolf-like Gaze. That Sense of Tension, which had been unconsciously relieved at some point, suddenly re-possessed them due to the current environment.
(End of Chapter)