Chapter 163 Neither humble nor arrogant
Shangguan Jiannan's sword was shining like a weave, and heat waves were looming on the Lutian Sword. Although he was restrained by Yin Wuqing, he was extremely alert in his heart.
A powerful aura raged as three attacks clashed fiercely. The roar resounded through the sky, like the void exploding. The spiritual energy surged endlessly, shocking the disciples below. They exclaimed in surprise, as this scene was truly rare.
Shangguan Jiannan's face turned pale and he spoke coldly: "The elder of the Temple of War God is so arrogant and unreasonable!" He pointed the tip of his sword into the distance with no fear in his eyes.
"Hmph, you killed my own son, why should we discuss reason anymore!" Shangguan Jiannan's roar echoed in the wind and struck Guo Cheng's heart.
Burning with rage, Shangguan Jiannan's face became even gloomier. The three of them were already engaged in a fierce battle. The vast spiritual energy surged like a tide, filling the entire space.
Everyone looked up at the sky with solemn expressions. The earth-shaking roar and the thunder-like echoes intertwined, making the whole world change color.
At this moment, the atmosphere was extremely terrifying. Everyone's faces suddenly changed, and their eyes were full of anxiety and horror.
It was hard for them to imagine how the situation would get out of control if Yin Wuqing and the sect leader were not present.
An extremely powerful aura began to rage, accompanied by surging spiritual energy fluctuations, spreading all around.
In mid-air, Shangguan Jiannan showed a look of shock, his sword flashing brightly, but he was restrained by Yin Wuqing and could not move. He could only stare from afar, his eyes full of worry.
The three of them fought fiercely, and the terrifying aura emanating from their bodies intertwined together, covering the space tightly. The spiritual energy in the air was surging, as if it was going to tear everything apart.
Shangguan Jiannan's face became increasingly heavy. He knew very well that he was powerless to intervene at the moment, and it would be in vain even if he wanted to travel through the void.
Just as he was getting anxious, a deafening roar broke through the sky. Yin Wuqing's face was as cold as frost, and the spiritual energy around his body surged violently like a storm.
"This is the holy land of the Tianjian Sect. How can we allow you to act so presumptuous!" His words were like thunder, shocking people's hearts and causing Guo Cheng in mid-air to pause.
Yin Wuqing's tone was cold and firm, and every word he spoke revealed unquestionable majesty.
"Have you considered the consequences of this matter?" The threat was clearly revealed in these brief words.
Guo Cheng's repeated provocations and even open fights within the sect were indeed a great provocation to the dignity of the Tianjian Sect. If this were to be spread out, it would severely damage the prestige of the sect.
Faced with the combined power of the two, even Guo Cheng had to restrain his edge and temporarily stop attacking.
Shangguan Jiannan finally breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing this. His tense expression relaxed a little and he let out a long breath.
"Elder Guo."
Shangguan Jiannan's face was solemn and his tone was full of respect.
A year ago, Guo Mingliang wanted to harm me and take my life. If what I did is the same as what you see today, may I ask if I did it wrong?
He looked deeply at Guo Cheng who was gloomy in the distance, and his words were calm but carried a power that could not be ignored.
Shangguan Jiannan stood tall and straight, without retreating even a bit. His voice was like a clear spring, flowing slowly and penetrating the tense atmosphere in the air.
The spiritual energy around him was surging and fluctuating, but he just stood there quietly, staring at Guo Cheng.
Yin Wuqing and Long Qianshan stood on both sides, with cold expressions and sharp eyes, also fixed on Guo Cheng.
The positions of the three people are self-evident. This is the Tianjian Sect, and Shangguan Jiannan is a disciple of the sect. If Guo Cheng dares to act rashly, he must think twice before acting.
Shangguan Jiannan's words hit Guo Cheng's weak spot. He judged the other person by himself and placed both parties on the same moral scale, asking: Is there a right or wrong desire for revenge?
If it is wrong, then Guo Cheng’s action is a fallacy;
If it is true, why would it need to be so grand?
Guo Cheng stood there, in a dilemma, looking extremely embarrassed.
Finally, he snorted angrily, his old face flushed, and he calculated the gains and losses in his mind.
With a low roar, he flashed and turned into a black shadow, rushing down the mountain, obviously choosing to retreat.
This move was undoubtedly a sign of fear for Shangguan Jiannan and the Tianjian Sect's strength, as well as a restraint on his own impulsive behavior.
A potential conflict was thus resolved.
Shangguan Jiannan stared at the void until the figure completely merged into nothingness, and his tense expression finally relaxed a little.
The air around seemed to feel the relief. The atmosphere, which was originally heavy and almost solidified, quietly became light, and the sticky texture gradually dissipated, returning to its former freshness.
In mid-air, three tall figures stood side by side, without saying much to each other, with full understanding.
An imperceptible trace of ease flashed across Yin Wuqing's face. Even though he and Long Qianshan were enough to compete with Guo Cheng, the potential life-and-death battle still had a frightening variety of variables.
The two of them tacitly restrained their outward spiritual power and hung in mid-air, but their expressions could not hide their solemnity, especially when they recalled the meaningful threat Guo Cheng made before he left, which hung like a haze over everyone's heart.
"Guo Cheng is a man who will never let go of any grudge. This matter may not be as simple as it seems."
Yin Wuqing's voice was low and full of worry, as if it was a reminder to himself and the people around him.
Hearing this, Long Qianshan nodded slightly, his voice equally heavy: "We really need to proceed step by step and act with caution."
Shangguan Jiannan's expression froze when he heard this, and his eyes flashed with determination and solemnity.
He nodded solemnly, looking in the direction where Guo Cheng left, secretly feeling relieved.
If this time we were not in the sect and had not had the protection of our teachers, if we had met him by chance outside, the consequences would have been disastrous.
What he didn't expect was that Guo Cheng was actually Guo Mingliang's father. This relationship made the whole matter even more complicated.
After a lot of thoughts, Shangguan Jiannan shook his head gently, putting all the distracting thoughts behind him. Spiritual energy surged around him, and under Yin Wuqing's guidance, he could stand freely in the void, feeling unprecedented freedom and power.
As Guo Cheng left, the disciples below began to discuss, and the noise surged like a tide, filling the entire space.
Yin Wuqing, Long Qianshan and Shangguan Jiannan stretched out their bodies, like three streams of light cutting through the sky, and in the blink of an eye they landed steadily on the ground. The moment their feet touched the ground, they felt an indescribable sense of security.
Being down-to-earth means a new beginning and a temporary farewell to the past storms.
Shangguan Jiannan knew very well that he needed to be more cautious and determined on the road ahead.
Shangguan Jiannan's mood inexplicably calmed down at that moment. He slowly exhaled a breath, as if all the depression in his heart was dissipated into nothingness with that breath.
"Let's all disperse."
His words were concise and powerful. He glanced at the crowd and saw that they all had looks of surprise and doubt on their faces.
Yin Wuqing's voice sounded at the right time, deep and full of majesty, echoing in this empty place, allowing every disciple to hear it clearly.