Chapter 854 – This Is My Final Warning
It was not only the men of the Ancient Sky Dragon Sect, but also a few distant onlookers, who were dumbstruck. Although quarrels had certainly taken place outside the side hall before, the divine temple guards would normally not get involved, for this kind of things did not break any of the Alliance's laws.
But killing… that was a grave crime.
How long had it been since there was bloodshed in this place?
When was the last time a being died at the entrance of the side hall?
Most people could no longer remember clearly.
None of them had ever expected that the gentle-looking young man, whose smile was as warm as the March sunshine, would kill as soon as he took action, using such a swift and neat method. He had actually killed an Immortal Step realm expert of the Ancient Sky Dragon Sect without any hesitation and as casually as trampling on a blade of grass.
With that, the matter blew up.
The onlookers kept themselves far away as they looked at Ye Qingyu as if he was the god of plague, and were afraid of having anything to do with him.
By now, Qin Hui was also completely dumbfounded.
She had made thousands of calculations, yet had never imagined that Ye Qingyu would be aggressive to the extent that he would use his sword to kill in a fit of anger. Although this was what she most wanted to do but could not do, she did not understand why Ye Qingyu would do this sort of thing here of all places. Having remained here for five or six days, she naturally understood what the rules were.
During this instant, this young mother had a feeling that everything in front of her was going black.
She felt that she should not have beseeched Ye Qingyu.
Since it was impossible for the mother and son pair to escape from their fates, or to bear the heavy responsibility of rebuilding the Ancient Sky Dragon Sect, death was no big deal and might even have allowed them to reunite with their husband or father in the afterlife. Now, however, she had brought trouble upon this young man who had already helped her, and caused him to fall into grave danger.
It took a long time before everyone regained their senses.
The radiance in Elder Mingjue's eyes abruptly became frosty and gloomy. He knew that he had underestimated this young man, yet there was nothing he could do. To kill in front of the Alliance's divine temple side hall meant inevitable death, and he certainly could not be blamed for the young man's impulse.
Meanwhile, the black-armored divine guards beside him also began to respond.
"Gutsy."
"Arrest him immediately."
"This is simply heaven-defying."
Shocked and enraged, they immediately charged at Ye Qingyu, having not met such a wild lunatic in a long time.
The longsword in Ye Qingyu's hand quivered slightly.
Buzzzz.
Sword light circulated indistinctly.
All that the guards could sense was the developing of a chilly radiance in front of them. The terrifying sharpness of the sword qi made them feel completely inferior to it, and so they had no choice but to step back and hold their own with all their might.
What they did not know was that the chill of the sword radiance was actually as insubstantial as a phantom and did not have any offensive power, dissipating into the Void.
Ye Qingyu smiled faintly.
The ice sword suddenly faded and turned into an indeterminate silver chilly mist before disappearing into the air in a twinkling.
Without taking as much as a glimpse at the three black-armored divine guards, he simply swept a glance across a few rebels of the Ancient Sky Dragon Sect, "I'd said that I'm in a good mood and don't want to kill, but you all just had to force me… The matter of Qin Hui and her son has fallen under my responsibility. Elder Mingjue, right? Go back and get ready, I'll visit the Ancient Sky Dragon Sect in a couple of days, and when that time comes, we can have a good talk to settle all of our grievances."
After he finished speaking, he looked at the astonished Qin Hui beside him and smiled. "Let's go."
From start to end, he never once looked straight at the three black-armored divine guards.
Among the divine guards of the Alliance's divine temples, the human ones wore white robes while those of foreign races wore black armor. The scumbag rebel that was Elder Mingjue had bribed a few of the foreign race divine guards in order to pursue the mother and son, truly heart-sickening indeed. In any case, Ye Qingyu was feeling very happy and was thus unwilling to strike out and kill. As for those foreign race black-armored divine guards… Having been given an amnesty privilege by Ren Puyang, Ye Qingyu did not feel obliged to explain anything to them.
For some time, the seven rebels of the Ancient Sky Dragon Sect, including Elder Mingjue, were stunned on the spot as a result of Ye Qingyu's words and carefree actions, and did not dare to oppose him.
Instead, it was the three black-armored divine guards who began to respond.
But just as they were about to act, Xiao Lin, the white-robed divine guard, appeared in a flash and held back all three of them.
"You all had better not meddle in the affairs of the Human Race," he said plainly with a calm face.
"Oh, it's Commander Lin. Please forgive me for my disrespect… but, zeze, family affairs? That little rascal killed someone and thereby broke the Alliance of Domains' laws, he…" One of the black-armored divine guards explained in shock and anger. In such a situation and environment, they had actually been scared off by a single stroke of that white-robed youth, an utter humiliation indeed.
"Mr. Ren Puyang has granted him special amnesty and thus he wouldn't be liable even if he killed the three of you. This is my final warning. If you're still not satisfied, by all means, go ahead and obstruct Lord Ye Qingyu."
After he finished speaking, Xiao Lin did not waste any more breath before he turned and entered the side hall behind him.
He had done everything he had to do.
In the first place, that these three black-armored divine guards had brought to the entrance of the side hall a group of people who had not been summoned by the divine temple was already in violation of the Alliance's laws, which, although not as strongly enforced as in the past and were thus often regarded with eyes half-closed, would still result in punishments by death when taken seriously.
Being in the wrong, the three divine guards would certainly not dare to trouble Ye Qingyu and his group.
Indeed, until Xiao Lin’s figure disappeared into the side hall, they did not dare to impede Ye Qingyu any further.
With wavering expressions, they stood hesitant on the spot for a while before eventually deciding to give up, knowing that Xiao Lin was a trusted subordinate of Mr. Ren Puyang, who, although not the strongest in the entire Alliance of Domains, had taken several iron-fisted measures in recent years. Given their status as foreign race divine guards, offending someone like him would end very badly.
Moreover, Mr. Ren Puyang's status was indeed high enough to bestow special amnesties, with which that young man would not be harshly punished even if he killed the three of them, let alone if he killed some vagabond who had not been summoned by the Alliance of Domains.
They had seen the swordcraft of this white-robed youth and knew that theirs were no match for it. Having also witnessed his ruthless and decisive temperament in action, they knew that death was near-certain if they provoked him into fury.
And so, they eventually turned and left silently.
At this time, the expressions of the septet changed dramatically as they finally realized the severity of the matter and knew that they had created a huge problem for themselves.
Who exactly is this young white-robed swordsman?
We've already investigated clearly the details regarding Qin Hui and her son, so why has such a frightening character suddenly appeared?
Elder Mingjue was completely baffled.
…
It was already evening.
In the air above the Green Xuan Hall.
The glow of sunset left a huge patch of blood red across the vault of heaven, draping a layer of glow, soft as gauze, all over the courtyard and the distant palace.
At this time, on the square in front of the Green Xuan Hall.
Every member of the Heaven Wasteland diplomatic corps, including those who were injured in battle and even the dying Great Dragon Turtle Demon who was being assisted by Zhong Xuan, was waiting on the square.
In fact, they had not left this place ever since early morning when they sent off Ye Qingyu and the empress. They were now gazing at the distant sky with expectant eyes and focused, serious expressions.
Suddenly, in midair.
A mountain-sized, magnificent, and dignified divine temple reception airship slowly emerged from the clouds.
"It's the reception airship!"
"It's heading toward the Green Xuan Hall… It must be Her Highness and Lord Ye Qingyu returning!"
"Wonderful! They're finally back…"
"I wonder what the final outcome is."
When they saw the white airship gradually landing, the crowd let out a cheer and instantly became nervous.
The final outcome is about to be revealed!
As it arrived in the air above the Green Xuan Hall and slowly landed, the hearts of the near-thousand Heaven Wasteland people below could not help feeling high.
Nobody could restrain the tension and excitement in their heart any longer.
Even Wen Wan and Ximen Yeshui were watching the airship with uneasy and complicated expressions.
Only Old Fish, who was carrying the silly dog and squatting on the white jade steps in front of the palace, seemed to be whispering something while occasionally sweeping a glance at the soon-to-land airship, as if he did not think too much of it.
A moment later.
The reception airship finally landed steadily on the square, under the expectant gazes of the crowd.
After an airstair was let down from the airship, the Heaven Wasteland empress, Yu Xiaoxing, and the Light Palace lord, Ye Qingyu, walked down together.
"Welcome back, Your Highness. Welcome back, Lord Ye Qingyu!"
The envoy members respectfully saluted in unison.
Every one of them had on a solemn yet tense expression and a pair of expectant yet anxious eyes. Nobody had the courage to walk forth and ask for the final outcome.
Indeed, to these beings of the Heaven Wasteland Domain, the news concerning the fate of the domain in which their race had lived for generations was simply too critical, such that as much as they were eager to know the outcome, they did not dare to confront it casually.
Among the crowd.
Exchanging smiles, Ye Qingyu and Yu Xiaoxing appeared moderately relaxed.
