Chapter 1455: The Deputy Faction Master, Zhang Tian
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
An uproar arose even among the crowd watching such a bustling scene, let alone Xue Ke.
The elder, Bai Lizhan, had expressed clearly that he stood on Jiang Chenâs side, and it wasnât difficult to discern the reason behind this. It was because of Jiang Chenâs status as the Heavenly Palaceâs Master.
But the issue was that most people had never heard about any Heavenly Palace, and they all didnât know anything about the Seventh Realmâs matters.
It was like how the people living in the royal capital wouldnât have any understanding of a remote mountain village.
âItâs a misunderstanding. Itâs probably a misunderstanding.â Xue Ke was startled, and he understood what had happened.
When Jiang Chen said that he was acquainted with the faction master, he probably wasnât cracking a joke. This matter couldnât be considered too significant, but it also wasnât insignificant, and everything depended on how it was dealt with.
Xue Ke realized that something was amiss, and stated that it was a misunderstanding on his own accord. He wanted to settle this dispute!
âIt probably isnât a misunderstanding, as the deacon has still taken my spirit crystals.â Jiang Chen wasnât willing to let go of this matter, and he depended upon the great eldersâ influence.
As a matter of fact, even Jiang Chen himself didnât know why the great elders were so cordial, but what was important now was that Xue Ke had gone too overboard.
Jiang Chen stopped using the Invincible Golden Body Technique. It was then that the crowd noticed that his right shoulderâs clothes were tattered, and were dripping with blood. This was caused by the previous ordeal in the palace.
The wound recovered due to the divine bodyâs great recovery power, but this didnât mean that this matter never happened.
An ominous glint flickered in Xue Keâs eyes. He didnât expect that Jiang Chen didnât want to patch up the quarrel.
Even though Xue Ke was wary of Jiang Chenâs status as the Heavenly Palaceâs Master, but in his eyes, Jiang Chen was still a mere Martial Emperor, and he held him in contempt.
The three great elders wanted to sit down with Jiang Chen and talk about cooperation, but it seemed like Jiang Chen didnât plan to let go of this matter.
Bai Lizhan, who had an irascible temper, didnât give this matter much consideration, and he was about to take Xue Ke down.
They had all heard about Xue Keâs actions, and they obviously knew who was in the wrong in this affair.
The greatest elder saw through Bai Lizhanâs thoughts, and he obstructed him. The Deputy Faction Master was supporting Xue Ke, and they couldnât deal with him at will.
âXue Ke, what explanation do you have for this?â The greatest elder said.
Xue Keâs expression changed several times, while anger welled up in his head. He ended up inadvertently noticed that the disciples in the vicinity were looking at him with a mocking gaze, and he couldnât help but fly into a rage.
âHe had forcefully given me the spirit crystals, and I havenât made any mistakes. I have handled this matter justly, while he also didnât state that heâs the Heavenly Palaceâs Master.â
Such an angry shout aggravated this matter even more.
The newly founded Ling Long Celestial Palaceâs greatest problem wasnât from outside but from its inside.
âPah! Do you think that we donât have any inkling about your actions?â Bai Lizhan, who witnessed that Xue Ke still dared to get angry at him, didnât show weakness, and he emitted a shocking wave of pressure.
A hideous look appeared on Xue Keâs face. He wasnât at the same level as Bai Lizhan, and he obviously wasnât able to bear even such a wave of pressure.
âElder Bai Lizhan, you are really impressive.â
When everyone assumed that Xue Ke would suffer bad luck on this day, a vigorous voice echoed from the depths of a mountainâs peak, and such a voice was surprisingly quite young. Yet its owner still managed to extinguish Bai Lizhanâs wave of pressure without even showing up here.
Xue Ke felt like he was relieved from a heavy burden, and he revealed a complacent smile on his face.
âItâs the Deputy Faction Master, Zhang Tian.â
Many people in the Celestial Palace discerned whoever this voice belonged to, and they realized that this dayâs affair would become graver.
The three great elders exchanged a glance, and a grave look appeared on their faces.
After a short while, an astonishing aura rushed over.
A solemn look appeared on Jiang Chenâs face. He could discern through his intuition that the person who came over was a swordsman, and his Realm Level wasnât low, as it was a Martial Saint who wasnât any weaker than a great elder.
When that person showed his face here, Jiang Chen was greatly surprised. This person seemed thirty-six or thirty-seven years old, and he could be considered too youthful since he possessed such great cultivation power.
As for his bearing and demeanor, there wasnât any to mention them, as regardless of his former nature, his Realm Level would let him go through a great Realm Power.
Moreover, this person was still an outstanding swordsman, and he showed off his power wholly, while he had an attractive look and majestic appearance. Even though he wore just an ordinary white robe, it still seemed like he had an air of transcendence.
âNephew... Deputy Faction Master!â
Xue Ke became excited as if he had just seen his savior, and he almost blurted out something inappropriate.
Xue Ke and Zhang Tian were relatives, and the Deputy Faction Master was Xue Keâs nephew.
Zhang Tian was a famous genius from the Divine Martial Arts Realmâs past generation. After he got older, he stopped fighting against other talented young experts, and he started showing his power among Martial Saint experts. He got a place for him among them!
Zhang Tian could be considered a talented expert that grew fully and became a truly influential person. However, he decided for an unknown reason to come here to assume the position of Ling Long Celestial Palaceâs Deputy Faction Master.
âThree elders, this person has run amok in the Celestial Palace and shot a Human Emperor Arrow at Heavenly Awakening Palace. So why are you protecting even though he had done such actions?â Zhang Tianâs face was filled with displeasure, while his gaze was sharp. He already got to know what had happened.
The three great elders used a sound transmission to inform Zhang Tian that the Heavenly Palaceâs Master could solve the Celestial Palaceâs crisis.
âIf a late-stage Martial Emperor can solve our crisis, then such a crisis is really laughable.â Zhang Tian didnât take this matter seriously, and he even spoke loudly. He wasnât afraid that other people would hear him.
Just after this, Zhang Tianâs pitch-black eyes looked at Jiang Chen.
âSurrender and work in our Celestial Palace for three years. After three years, we will allow you to leave.â Zhang Tian announced such a matter and didnât give anyone a chance to question his decision.
âYou donât seem to be qualified enough,â Jiang Chen said.
Zhang Tian got angry and spoke in mockery, âI can kill you with a single finger.â
âIf I was the same age as you, I would be able to slap you to death.â Jiang Chen didnât find this person pleasing to the eye for an unknown reason.
âWhat a laughable statement.â Zhang Tian didnât condescend himself at the same level as Jiang Chen and argue with him.
Moreover, he also didnât plan any longer just to imprison Jiang Chen, and blue sword energy emanated from his body. The sword energy didnât rush into the horizon, nor did it affect the whole land. But after it appeared, everyoneâs expression changed, and it was the case for even Jiang Chen.
Zhang Tianâs sword energy took a tangible form, and in the air, it turned into blue pieces of crystal. Even though the crystals were so tiny, they possessed boundless power.
Xue Ke, who was standing in front of Zhang Tian, moved back at his highest speed because he was afraid of being harmed by the attack.
âDeputy Faction Master, he has come here to pay a visit to the Faction Master,â Yun Yinzi spoke for Jiang Chen at such a crucial juncture.
âHuh? The Faction Master?â Zhang Tian, who was building up power, slowed for a moment, and his eyes shone brightly when he uttered the two words âfaction masterâ.
The reason why Zhang Tian came here to work as Ling Long Celestial Palaceâs Deputy Faction Master was Venerable Hong Yun. Since he took his first glance at Venerable Hong Yun, he couldnât erase her beautiful image from his mind.
Just after this, Zhang Tian snorted coldly, and spoke disdainfully, âEven a trifling ant like him wants to see the Faction Master?â
âHe has said that heâs acquainted with the Faction Master,â Yun Yinzi spoke once again.
âAcquainted?â Zhang Tian squinted his eyes while his blue sword beam distorted space.
âIs it you? Why donât you inform me how did you get acquainted with the Faction Master? Speak!â Zhang Tian spoke hastily.
âIt isnât related to you.â
âIt seems to me that you are just making things up.â Zhang Tian didnât believe such a matter.
All of a sudden, Jiang Chen revealed a resolute look and strode forward. âIt doesnât matter whether you believe it, as you canât harm me today. If you donât believe it, Iâll just stand here, and I wonât try to dodge or evade anything. You can just go ahead and use your sword move. If you can inflict even slight harm upon me, it can be considered my defeat.â
As Jiang Chenâs voice echoed, he scattered his Protective Sword Dipper Energy.
At this moment, a commotion arose among everyone present here.