2171 Sword Discourse Arena
Yang Ruoxu was still wearing a white robe. His face was defined and his skin was slightly dark. He glared at Elder Teng with a deep gaze and a dignified expression.
Su Zimo was relieved when he saw Yang Ruoxu.
He had a good impression of this senior brother of the inner sect.
There was naturally a hint of familiarity in his heart because Yang Ruoxu was also from the lower worlds.
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Furthermore, back in the Immortal Sect Selection, it was Yang Ruoxuâs integrity and persistence that allowed him to break free from Prince Yuan Zuoâs pursuit and join the academy.
Given Senior Brother Yangâs character, he would definitely not stand by idly if he knew the entire situation.
This time round, before Su Zimo and Elder Teng could speak, Princess Scarlet Rainbow stood out and recounted the matter in a few words.
The truth of the matter was not complicated.
âElder Teng, as an outer sect Disciplinary Elder, your decision earlier was inappropriate,â
Yang Ruoxu said, âIn Heaven and Earth Academy, if the law enforcement is unfair, how are we going to convince the masses and reassure the disciples of the academy?!â
Elder Teng smiled embarrassedly and wanted to argue.
However, when he met with Yang Ruoxuâs gaze, his aura weakened instantly as he lowered his head and averted the latterâs eyes.
Yang Ruoxu cultivated the Righteousness Sutra and his eyes were filled with righteousness. He was unyielding and even dared to confront Zither Immortal Meng Yao.
Elder Tengâs cultivation realm was already inferior to Yang Ruoxu. Coupled with the fact that he was feeling guilty, he did not dare to say anything after being glared at by Yang Ruoxu.
âThis time round, on account that you might have done it in a moment of foolishness, I wonât hold it against you,â
Yang Ruoxuâs eyes were bright as he looked at Elder Teng deeply, as though he could see through all his secrets. âOtherwise, given your mistake this time round, itâs enough to strip you of your position as the Disciplinary Elder!â
âY-Y-Yes!â
Elder Teng was sweating profusely and his aura from earlier on was gone. He lowered his head obediently. âThank you for your forgiveness, Senior Brother Yang. I was indeed a little muddle-headed earlier on.â
âYang Ruoxu, you sure are impressive!â
Right then, a mocking voice sounded from midair not far away.
Immediately after, a figure descended.
Many cultivators were shocked when they saw who it was and bowed one after another, shouting, âGreetings, Senior Brother Pang!â
The intruder wore blue robes and carried a long sword on his back. His black hair was tied simply behind his back and he had sword-like brows.
The most striking thing about this person was his hands.
His fingers were long and fair and he was born with a pair of hands that were meant to hold swords!
After Su Zimo joined Heaven and Earth Academy, he entered seclusion for a thousand years and did not have much interaction with the academy, so he naturally did not know this person.
Princess Scarlet Rainbow sent a voice transmission with her spirit consciousness, âThis is an inner sect disciple, Pang Yu. He has a powerful background and is a sword cultivator. Itâs said that his combat strength can be ranked in the top five of the inner sect! He might even be stronger than Senior Brother Yang Ruoxu!â
Su Zimo nodded.
After Pang Yu arrived, Elder Teng who was bowing earlier on was no longer obsequious. He puffed his chest and was invigorated!
From the looks of it, there was a high chance that Elder Tengâs backing was this inner sect disciple, Pang Yu.
However, Su Zimo could not understand why he would have a feud with Pang Yu since he did not know the latter at all.
Why was Pang Yu targeting him?
âSenior Brother Pang,â
When Yang Ruoxu saw Pang Yu, he cupped his fists expressionlessly.
In the cultivation world, most people referred to others as senior brothers or junior brothers by their cultivation realms.
If their cultivation realms were the same, it would be measured by how long they had been in the sect.
Both of them were Grade 9 Heaven Immortals, but Pang Yu had joined the sect for a longer time than Yang Ruoxu.
âJunior Brother Yang, youâre only an inner sect disciple. Do you think the position of the academyâs Disciplinary Elder is something you can change casually?ân/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Pang Yu glared at Yang Ruoxu and said coldly.
âIndeed, I canât change it,â
Yang Ruoxuâs expression was unchanged. âHowever, if Elder Teng were to enforce the laws unfairly and I report it to the academy, he wonât be able to retain his position, right?â
âItâs not up to you whether or not he can retain it!â
Pang Yu sneered, âJunior Brother Yang, donât think that I donât know what youâre thinking! Youâre from the lower worlds and so is Su Zimo. Thatâs why youâre thinking of ways to protect him!â
âThis is the academy and youâre not even the number one of the inner sect, Yang Ruoxu. Itâs not your place to call the shots in the academy!â
âSenior Brother Pang, youâre making things sound too serious,â
Yang Ruoxu replied indifferently, âSince thereâs such a huge controversy about this matter, why donât we report it to the academy and ask the elders to make a decision?â
When he heard that, Elder Teng panicked.
He knew this the best.
Su Zimo was completely innocent in this matter.
If it was reported to the academy, he would be the one punished. At that time, as Yang Ruoxu had said, he might not even be able to retain his position as the Disciplinary Elder.
Pang Yuâs expression darkened.
He knew in his heart that he would only embarrass himself if this matter was reported to the academy.
Right then, Elder Teng rolled his eyes and suddenly said, âSenior brothers, please donât spoil your relationship. The affairs of the outer sect are just small matters. Itâs nothing much.â
âIn my opinion, letâs forget about this matter,â
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Elder Teng said with a smile.
Pausing for a moment, he changed the topic and looked at Su Zimo who was not far away. âHowever, I have a personal feud with Su Zimo!â
âThat person boasted shamelessly earlier that I wouldnât even get the chance to retaliate if he fought me. All the cultivators present heard that clearly!â
âI heard it!â
Immediately, some cultivators in the crowd cheered.
Elder Teng had a stern expression as he said in a deep voice, âItâs fine if you disrespect my position as the Disciplinary Elder if you think that I had enforced the laws unfairly. However, I wonât allow you to provoke and underestimate my many years of cultivation like this!â
Su Zimo raised his brow slightly and looked at Elder Teng. âSo, what do you want, Elder Teng?â
âThis is a personal feud between us and has nothing to do with the rules of the academy. I donât need to use my status as the Disciplinary Elder to suppress you.â
Elder Teng said righteously, âHowever, you spoke rudely. Letâs compete on the Sword Discourse Arena!â
âShameless!â
When she heard that, Princess Scarlet Rainbow cursed internally.
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Many cultivators in the surroundings revealed looks of disdain.
Although Elder Teng phrased it nicely, his cultivation realm was that of a Grade 1 Heaven Immortal while Su Zimo was only a Grade 8 Earth Immortal. The two of them were a major cultivation realm apart.
Although it was clear that he was bullying the weak, he made it sound upright.
Yang Ruoxu frowned slightly. âElder Teng, the difference in cultivation between the two of you is too great. Thereâs no need for this competition, right?â
âWe can do without competing, sure,â
Elder Teng smiled. âIf Su Zimo comes over obediently and bow to apologize to me, I can forgive him.â
âIf he doesnât apologize, heâll have to take responsibility for everything he said!â
Elder Teng had sharp eyes and could long tell that given Su Zimoâs personality and style of doing things, there was no way he would apologize in public.
âYou have to accept punishment for spouting nonsense!â
Elder Teng looked at Su Zimo and sneered, âThis is the academy and life and death fights are not allowed on the Sword Discourse Arena. Donât worry, Iâll spare your life. However, Iâll leave you an unforgettable lesson!â