The Sword God of the Universe-Chapter 169 Great Elder Makes a Move

Zhao Yifeng looked at Jing Yan with puppy-dog eyes.

"Young Master Jing Yan, please show magnanimity and spare me this once! I... I know I was wrong..." Zhao Yifeng’s act of kneeling on the ground was even more proper than Cai Guanglin’s. On the surface, it looked sincere, as if he was truly remorseful.

"The ring!" Jing Yan gestured with his hand. fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

At this, Zhao Yifeng was overjoyed and quickly removed his Sumeru Ring from his finger, presenting it to Jing Yan.

"Get lost!" Jing Yan spat out in disgust.

Zhao Yifeng turned around, activated his Primordial Energy, and, just like Cai Guanglin, dashed away like the wind.

Several Zhao Family Guards followed closely behind.

Watching Zhao Yifeng leave, Jing Yan sneered coldly.

In truth, Jing Yan had also wanted to kill Zhao Yifeng and Cai Guanglin on the spot. The Zhao and Cai families were both hostile to the Jing Family. To slay these two families’ Innate Realm Martial Artists would doubtlessly deal a significant blow to their power. Especially for the Cai Family, the loss of any Innate Martial Artist was more than they could afford.

But Jing Yan was indeed under pressure.

Since Zhao Yifeng and Cai Guanglin were not in the arena, if Jing Yan had killed these two outright, the Zhao and Cai families would have had grounds to trouble the Jing Family. Given the current situation of the Jing Family, if the Zhao and Cai families attacked simultaneously, the Jing Family would have had great difficulty coping.

Moreover, by humiliating these two so severely today, the psychological impact on them was undoubtedly immense. These two would certainly have no face to show in public anymore, at least not for a while.

These individuals, both of whom were notable figures in their respective families, had suffered such humiliation today, inflicting an enormous blow to the honor of both families.

Jing Yan’s goal had been achieved.

Jing Yan stood on the platform, his face showing complete indifference.

However, the other Martial Artists there were all emotionally stirred.

One must know that both Zhao Yifeng and Cai Guanglin were Martial Artists over thirty years old, belonging to a generation slightly older than Jing Yan, yet in front of Jing Yan, they behaved like beaten dogs begging for mercy, a sight that could not fail to astonish onlookers.

Even Fourth Elder Jing Tianying was unable to calm down for a long time.

He had not witnessed Jing Yan killing Suo Wen with a single sword stroke, and so he did not understand why Zhao Yifeng and Cai Guanglin were so fearful of Jing Yan. In his mind, Jing Yan’s victory over Suo Wen couldn’t have been that easy.

"Jing Yan..." Lin Youshen of the Lin Family stood to the side, feeling extremely uneasy.

Jing Yan’s gaze shifted and landed on Lin Youshen.

"Lin Youshen, I know you came here considering your Lin Family’s interests, wanting to cozy up to Suo Wen. However, the Jing Family and your Lin Family are allies. If the Jing Family were to suffer a severe blow, it would also be detrimental to the Lin Family. I believe that, as a Martial Artist, one should have some backbone," Jing Yan interrupted Lin Youshen.

Lin Youshen’s face flushed with embarrassment, but he could not retort.

Had he encountered such criticism before witnessing Jing Yan’s prowess, Lin Youshen would surely have been very angry and dissatisfied, but now, although he felt shame, he was not angry.

In this world, strength commands respect!

"You may leave," Jing Yan waved his hand dismissively.

"Farewell!" Lin Youshen gave a bow and also turned to leave.

Afterward, Jing Yan, along with Jing Tianying and Jing Shanqu, and others returned to the Jing Family Mansion.

However, Donglin City was abuzz with excitement.

The news that Suo Wen, a disciple of Cang Long from Divine Wind Academy’s Outer Court Deacon, set up a public duel outside the Jing Family Mansion and ultimately was slain by Jing Yan spread like a whirlwind throughout Donglin City.

Everyone knew that Jing Yan had returned to the Innate Realm.

Everyone also knew that Jing Yan possessed the strength to slaughter Innate Middle Stage martial artists.

The reputation of the Jing Family soared overnight, and some martial artists even believed that the Jing Family would soon surpass the Lin Family to become the second most prominent family in Donglin City, second only to the Zhao Family.

Inside the Jing Family, the atmosphere was equally charged.

Previously, when faced with the challenge posed by Suo Wen and others, many Jing Family Disciples were immensely angry, and many harbored a desire to fight the challengers, holding a grievance in their hearts.

Now that Jing Yan had returned and cut down that bastard Suo Wen like Autumn Wind Falling Leaves and even forced the Zhao Family and participating Innate Martial Artists to kneel and apologize, how satisfying and face-saving was that?

Jing Yan’s reputation within the Jing Family shot up instantly, rivaling that of the family elders.

"Jing Yan, go to the Clan Chief’s Courtyard!" Fourth Elder Jing Tianying instructed Jing Yan.

"Oh, alright!" Jing Yan nodded.

Following Jing Tianying, Jing Yan proceeded towards the Clan Chief’s Courtyard.

Along the way, countless Jing Family Disciples greeted Jing Yan enthusiastically. The majority of Jing Family Disciples had a strong sense of belonging to the family, and since Jing Yan had brought honor to the Jing Family, he was now a hero of the Jing Family.

Inside the Clan Chief’s Courtyard!

Clan Leader Jing Chengye, Great Elder Jing Chunyu, and other elders had gathered together.

They clearly were already aware of Jing Yan’s act of slaying Suo Wen outside the mansion.

Jing Tianying and Jing Yan entered the room as well.

"Greetings to the Clan Leader and the elders." Jing Yan gave a slight bow to Jing Chengye and the others, sensing a somewhat oppressive atmosphere in the room.

"Jing Yan, take a seat! Advancing to the Innate Realm, not bad!" Jing Chengye nodded to Jing Yan.

Jing Tianying and Jing Yan both took their seats on the chairs to the side.

"Jing Yan, how audacious you are to actually dare to kill Suo Wen! Tell me, what exactly do you intend to do? Do you only find joy in seeing the Jing Family’s demise?" Jing Yan had barely sat down when the Great Elder Jing Chunyu abruptly challenged him, pointing directly at Jing Yan’s recent act of killing Suo Wen.

Jing Yan looked up, meeting Great Elder Jing Chunyu’s angry and somber gaze, and a cold smile formed at the corner of his mouth.

"Great Elder, did I do something wrong? Does our Jing Family really want to watch as our doorstep gets blocked by Suo Wen and his ilk with their public duels, while being cursed and humiliated every day, being called useless and cowardly?" Jing Yan retorted with a sneer.

"You..."

"Rascal, you’ve done wrong and show no sign of remorse. Do you realize the magnitude of the mess you’ve created? Despicable those people like Suo Wen may be, they would have left Donglin City soon enough, and enduring it a little longer would have sufficed!" Great Elder Jing Chunyu stood up furiously, his gaze piercing as he glared at Jing Yan and shouted.

"Great Elder, I think your perspective is problematic," Fourth Elder Jing Tianying frowned, looking at Jing Chunyu. "Jing Yan has fought for the honor of the Jing Family, and yet, you immediately reproach him. Isn’t that a bit disheartening?"

"The Fourth Elder makes sense. After all, Jing Yan has won face for our Jing Family. These days, seeing those people like Suo Wen ranting outside has been very distressing for me too," Third Elder also sighed and spoke up.

"Hmph, I just want to know how we will handle the aftermath of this matter. The difficulties our Jing Family faces now are something we all should understand," Fifth Elder Jing Yuxiang said with a cold glance toward Jing Yan and then snorted.

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