The Monarch Of Everlasting Night Chapter 409: Let's Start With a Standoff! - Novel Cool

Chapter 409: Let's Start With a Standoff!

Chapter 409: Let's Start With a Standoff!

February 5, 2004

The old manager and several waiters were trembling and shivering, their eyes darting around, clearly none of them wanted to follow him upstairs.

"Which floor are they on?"

"From the second floor upwards, all the way to the top."

"Oh?"

Fang Che looked up at the blocked-off courtyard. The old manager forced a smile, tears welling in his eyes, "This floor has been sealed off and turned into a large platform... It's a sight to behold..."

Fang Che nodded and headed straight for the stairs, climbing step by step upwards.

Ye Meng and Dong Yun Yu followed behind him.

After discovering this place, it wouldn't be appropriate for Ye Meng to accompany him. However, Fang Che still had the pretense of being 'severely injured', so he needed someone by his side to take care of him.

If this detail was overlooked, the consequences could be severe.

Therefore, even though it wasn't ideal, Fang Che didn't send Ye Meng back.

As they reached the second-floor staircase and looked around, Fang Che, Ye Meng, and Dong Yun Yu were all stunned.

It was truly... an eye-opening sight.

The Four Seas and Eight Corners Tower was an octagonal structure with eight wings of guest rooms extending in different directions, surrounding a vast open space in the center.

From the inside, it was a nine-story building, with the topmost level being an open-air platform.

During snowfall, snowflakes would gently drift down from above, while the tower remained warm and spring-like, creating an indescribably poetic atmosphere.

The guest rooms in the eight wings were referred to as the 'Eight Corners'.

However, at present, the first floor was completely abandoned.

On the second floor, after walking up the stairs and entering the corridor, one would discover a flat platform built two feet below the corridor, connecting all eight wings of the tower.

This platform linked the entire Four Seas and Eight Corners Tower, resembling a massive arena.

The arena could be seen from any direction and any room in the tower, offering an incredibly expansive view.

Anyone who laid eyes on this platform would instantly understand that it was designed for martial arts competitions.

Surrounding the platform were concentric circles of corridors.

Whether viewed from the second floor, third floor, or even the eighth floor, everything was clearly visible!

One could simply carry a chair out from the room and enjoy a comfortable, commanding view. When tired, they could even lean against the railing to continue watching.

"This is truly a divine arena!"

Fang Che couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.

Upon entering, one could sense the powerful Divine Thoughts crisscrossing the space, filling the entire area.

The Divine Thoughts surged and clashed, creating a resounding echo.

Dong Yun Yu raised her eyebrows, looking at Fang Che, as if to say: Are you going to start now?

Fang Che hummed, his hands behind his back, his voice filled with official authority, reverberating through the air, "Those residing in this tower, listen up! I am Fang Che, the General Overseer of the Guardian Palace of White Cloud Continent!"

"No matter who you are or where you come from, as long as you inform us in advance, it is considered legal! It is my duty to protect your safety!"

"However, every country has its laws, and every family has its rules! As the saying goes, the court has its laws, and the martial world has its principles!"

"Since ancient times, when staying at an inn, there have been rules for guests. When you come to White Cloud Continent, you must follow the rules of White Cloud Continent!"

"The rules of the inn are that guests must register their identities upon arrival. The rules of White Cloud Continent are that these registered guests must be accounted for! There must be no chaos, no mistakes, and no disorder!"

Fang Che's voice resonated with determination, echoing throughout the Four Seas and Eight Corners Tower.

"I have come here today to enforce these rules. I hope everyone will cooperate! Let me be clear, those who do not cooperate and refuse to register, leave now! There will be no compromise when it comes to principles!"

"I don't care if you are from the Only Righteous Sect, the Heavenly Palace, the Netherworld, or any other sect, palace, or mountain sect. Once you arrive in White Cloud Continent, you must follow the rules of White Cloud Continent!"

"I hope to befriend everyone here amicably and not engage in unpleasant words."

"You are all respected individuals, and those from the various sects are also free from worldly affairs, like celestial beings. If I were to expel you from White Cloud Continent for a mere rule, you would lose face, and don't blame me, Fang Che, for being unreasonable!"

Fang Che's voice was steady, but his words were sharp.

Every word and phrase carried a strong sense of aggression.

He spoke with a provocative tone.

Even Dong Yun Yu, standing beside him, was left dumbfounded.

Before they arrived, Fang Che had only mentioned that some outsiders, rumored to be from sects, were not following the rules, and they were going to teach them a lesson.

If there were any troublemakers, you could go and confront them! Don't be afraid to offend them, go ahead and do it! These people wouldn't dare to do anything!"

Dong Yun Yu was intrigued, thinking, 'I'm good at this. Let's go!'

'If you want me to do something proper, I might not be able to, but when it comes to offending people, well, I, Dong Yun Yu, am second to none. Who dares to claim to be the first in this world?'

Dong Yun Yu had come with great enthusiasm.

And now, she was feeling a bit dazed.

Heavenly Palace, Netherworld? What palace? What sect? Only Righteous Sect?

I'm...

Dong Yun Yu pulled Fang Che aside and asked in a low voice, "Who are these people, junior brother?"

Fang Che laughed and said loudly, "I heard that today, the First Young Master of the Only Righteous Sect, Feng Yun, has arrived, along with people from the Heavenly Palace, Netherworld Palace, Yin Water Palace, Heaven Fire Palace, Cold Sword Sect, Dream Illusion Sect, Stupa Sect, Freedom Sect, and more!"

"A total of thirteen Reclusive Sects, and the number one sect in the world today!"

Fang Che exclaimed, "Senior Brother Dong, this is the essence of the continent. Today, we have a gathering of exceptional talents."

Dong Yunyu, a shameless person who feared neither heaven nor earth, trembled after hearing these names.

His face turned pale.

"Are you afraid?" Fang Che asked in a low voice.

"Who... who's afraid!"

Dong Yunyu angrily replied, but his voice lacked confidence. "Maybe they... will cooperate?"

"Cooperate?"

Fang Che smiled. "There are at least a thousand people living here. After I spoke those words, did they respond? The entire place was silent. Is that considered cooperation?"

Dong Yunyu was speechless.

This was the truth.

These people obviously didn't give a damn about the Guardian Palace.

But the problem now was that Fang Che and his own martial prowess were inferior to theirs.

So, how should this problem be resolved?

As soon as Fang Che finished speaking, there was a reaction from every room. The thirteen sects were gathered here, and each sect had hundreds of rooms, along with several large halls and one enormous hall. The space was more than sufficient.

At this time, many sect members were gathered together.

After all, these thirteen sects were all top-tier, and it was too complicated.

The old experts of the martial world were genuinely concerned that their disciples might cause trouble if left unsupervised. So, they gathered them together to keep an eye on them.

They patiently waited to see what the Heavenly Palace was up to.

As soon as Fang Che opened his mouth, Lan Xin Xue stood up in the Netherworld Palace hall, her face filled with delighted surprise. "It's Senior Brother Fang, he's recovered."

She was about to go out.

But she was stopped by the team leader, Old One, who said, "Don't go out!"

"You think this Senior Brother Fang is here to pick a fight... If you go out now, you'll become a target for everyone."

Lan Xin Xue pouted.

But she understood that Fang Che's tone carried the weight of authority, and he clearly had a purpose.

It was better not to go out.

In the topmost hall.

Yan Bei Han's eyes lit up, and she said, "It's Fang Che from the Guardian Palace!"

On one side, Duan Xi, with his white beard and hair, opened his eyes, and his gaze revealed a peculiar expression.

It seemed to be a mix of admiration and delight.

Yan Bei Han's eyes wandered, and seeing that Duan Xi didn't stop her, she walked to the door, looked down through the window, and saw Fang Che standing with his hands behind his back, exuding an air of authority.

She couldn't help but smile. "This guy really has the looks and the demeanor. Grandpa Duan, what do you think his purpose is this time?"

Duan Xi hummed but didn't respond, only saying, "Don't go out."

"I understand..."

Yan Bei Han looked at Fang Che through the window, and in her heart, she wondered, "Is this Fang Che really the Night Demon?"

"Is it or isn't it?"

...

Below.

There was no response for a long time.

Fang Che turned and said, "Manager, open a room for me here! I'll stay here. I want to see how long these Reclusive Sects' geniuses will dare to drag this out!"

The manager wiped his sweat and went to open a room.

Just then, a voice came from upstairs, carrying an arrogant tone. The voice was clear and elegant, and it said lightly, "I've long heard of Fang Zong, the number one under the heavens. Seeing you today, it's just so-so."

Fang Che also spoke lightly, "There are too many people in this tower. I don't know who is speaking. If you have some status, I hope you can introduce yourself. Otherwise, I might mistake you for a nobody!"

The voice chuckled lightly and said, "Fang Zong indeed has a sharp tongue. I am Bei Zhen from the Purple Robe Palace."

"A member of the Purple Robe Palace, what brings you here? Or do you have something to say about my previous rules?" Fang Che asked.

The voice still didn't reveal its owner, only echoing in the air, "The Reclusive Sects, no matter where they go, even if they go to the cities of the Only Righteous Sect, don't need to register at inns. Why is it that in the White Cloud Continent, the rules are so strict? Or is it that the White Cloud Continent has rules set by Fang Zong himself?"

Fang Che burst into laughter, "What a bold statement! Even in the cities of the Only Righteous Sect, there's no need to register. So, the Only Righteous Sect is so lacking in rules? Feng Yun, Feng Da Shao, do you also think so?"

Upstairs.

Bei Zhen's face tightened.

His words were just to express the Reclusive Sects' transcendent status, but by mentioning the Only Righteous Sect, he gave Fang Che a handle to grasp.

He even dragged Feng Yun into this.

On the eighth floor.

A gentle voice came from above, "Fang Zong, it's been a while. I'm Feng Yun from the Only Righteous Sect, greeting Fang Zong."

"Cloud Young Master is too polite," Fang Che replied calmly.

Feng Yun's voice carried a relaxed smile, and he said lightly, "Under the Only Righteous Sect, the territory is vast. In some places, management is lax, and that's understandable. Perhaps this Bei Zhen from the Purple Robe Palace hasn't been to the true core of the Only Righteous Sect?"

Fang Che said lightly, "If he had, then what?"

Feng Yun spoke calmly, "If he had, hmph, even if it's the Palace Master of the Purple Robe Palace, he would still need to register honestly.

The voice, though gentle and calm, exuded a haughty air that looked down upon the world, and the disdain for the reclusive sects was evident and unhidden.

Light laughter came from several floors, clearly reveling in the misfortune of Bei Zhen being so disdainfully treated by Feng Yun.

Fang Che smiled on the surface but frowned inwardly: Just from the laughter from all sides, it was clear that the reclusive sects could never stand up to the Only Righteous Sect.

Feng Yun had spoken of the Purple Robe Palace, but in reality, he was referring to all reclusive sects.

And yet, they were still gloating over his misfortune?

Forget unity, this was just a scattered mess.

Bei Zhen's voice came through, somewhat solemn, trying to maintain a calm demeanor with a hint of humility, "The core area of the Only Righteous Sect, I would indeed like to visit, but unfortunately, I have never had the chance. When the time comes, I will certainly pay a visit to Young Master Feng Yun."

Feng Yun replied indifferently, "Certainly, certainly."

Bei Zhen then said, "But this Fang Zong is so aggressive, even resorting to using the name of the Only Righteous Sect to pressure us. I must say, I have broadened my horizons."

Fang Che chuckled, "What? Are you so afraid of the Only Righteous Sect?"

Bei Zhen, angered, retorted, "Every word from Fang Zong is provocation. What is your intention?"

Fang Che said, "Aren't you afraid of the Only Righteous Sect? Otherwise, why are you afraid of my provocation?"

Bei Zhen took a deep breath, "Fang Che, must you be so aggressive?"

Fang Che said, "Aren't you complaining about my provocation? Then hurry up and say whether your Purple Robe Palace can stand up to the Only Righteous Sect!"

Feng Yun, sitting on the eighth floor, narrowed his eyes and frowned.

Fang Che's intentions were very clear.

Bei Zhen coldly hummed and said calmly, "Our Purple Robe Palace has never feared anyone!"

Forced to say this, Bei Zhen was already seething with rage, but he dared not answer directly.

Fang Che said, "I asked if your Purple Robe Palace can stand up to the Only Righteous Sect, not anyone else. Bei Zhen, are you so afraid to answer directly? The Purple Robe Palace is so powerful, why not just say the Only Righteous Sect is nothing? Can they eat you alive?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire Four Seas and Eight Corners Tower fell silent.

Everyone could hear the deep malice in Fang Che's words! He was clearly forcing the Purple Robe Palace to oppose the Only Righteous Sect.

This intention was already completely unhidden.

A deep, amused voice said, "Fang Zong is a Guardian, of course, he hopes the Purple Robe Palace and the Only Righteous Sect fight. Ha, this is a difficult question for a young person to answer. I am Lu Zheng, a Defender Elder of the Purple Robe Palace, and I can speak on behalf of the Purple Robe Palace. Speaking of the two major forces on the continent, they control the world, forcing us reclusive sects to hide. If we say we can't stand up to them, it's true. The Purple Robe Palace indeed can't stand up to the Only Righteous Sect, nor can we stand up to the Guardians."

This voice said with a light laugh, "Is this answer satisfactory to Fang Zong?"

Although this answer smoothly defused the situation, it was also a sign of weakness.

The people of the Purple Robe Palace all felt uneasy and hated Fang Che deeply!

This Palace Guardian Overseer was truly detestable!

Below, Fang Che smiled and said sarcastically, "Since you can't stand up to us Guardians, why don't you come down and register!?"

Lu Zheng coldly hummed, then Bei Zhen's voice, filled with anger, said, "We have never registered when staying at inns on the Guardian Continent. Why has the rule changed when we come to White Cloud Continent? Is this the rule of White Cloud Continent, or is it Fang Zong's rule? But I wonder what position you hold in the White Cloud Continent Palace Guardian?"

Fang Che calmly replied, "Perhaps in other places, you don't need to register. But wherever you don't register, it doesn't concern me. However, on White Cloud Continent, it's my territory, and you must register!"

"If you don't follow the rules, I have the duty to clear you out."

"You're right, this is the rule of the White Cloud Continent Palace Guardian, and the rule of the White Cloud Continent Overseer Hall! I, Fang Che, am not significant in the White Cloud Continent Palace Guardian, but my words can represent the White Cloud Continent Palace Guardian!"

"Today, I will make this clear: if you don't register, you won't be able to stay here! I don't care if you're from the Purple Robe Palace, the White Robe Palace, or any other palace. Here, the rules are what I say!"

"Even if you go to the Palace Guardian and see the Palace Master, it's still what I say!"

Fang Che spoke with determination, unyielding, his eyes flashing with cold light, and he shouted, "Purple Robe Palace, come down and register!"

The two sides confronted each other.

But the strength gap was enormous.

Fang Che had no retreat either.

The Purple Robe Palace was the first to cause trouble, so he had to be the first to resolve it, the first to register the Purple Robe Palace.

If he changed his target first, even if he completed the registration in the end, it would be a loss of face. And it would be a loss for the Guardians!

And there was a possibility that no one would register.

Complete failure!

This face, Fang Che couldn't afford to lose. This stage, Fang Che couldn't afford to collapse.

But, this awkward situation was entirely of his own making.

In reality, this was just a minor issue. The Reclusive Sect held a high position, and it was merely a matter of not registering at the inn.

If Fang Che really wanted to register, he could have simply gone door to door with the waiter to register. It wasn't a big deal. If that was the case, everyone would have cooperated.

No one would offend the Guardians over such a trivial matter.

This face-saving gesture was necessary.

However, Fang Che initially rejected this simplest of solutions.

Intentionally, with boundless malice, he provoked everyone's discomfort and then, with a single move, pushed the situation to the brink of a standoff!

He also put himself in a difficult position!

Just as Fang Che opened his mouth to pressure the Palace of Purple Robes...

Yan Bei Han's eyebrows furrowed.

Duan Xiyang continued to squint, lying in the recliner, gently swaying, but his mind was frowning.

What was Night Demon doing?

You're supposed to be establishing merit for the Guardians, but why are you starting to pit these Reclusive Sects against the Guardians?

You should know that you're currently representing the Guardians.

Duan Xiyang saw it clearly. Although Fang Che initially pressured the Palace of Purple Robes and shifted the hatred towards the Only Righteous Sect, it was all useless.

The real impact was that he himself represented the Guardians and stood on the opposing side of the Reclusive Sects.

But with Duan Xiyang's identity and rank, he naturally looked down on these matters with disdain. He was now just thinking to himself: When Fang Che is in a difficult position, and he can't win in a fight, what should I do? Should I step in to help?

Yan Bei Han furrowed his brows, deep in thought, analyzing Fang Che's intentions.

What did he mean?

This matter could have been resolved peacefully...

For a moment, he was also undecided.

So he turned to look at Duan Xiyang.

Duan Xiyang's heart stirred, and without opening his eyes, he said calmly, "This is your martial world experience. You can make your own decisions, and whatever you do, you don't need to worry."

"Also, don't underestimate this small Four Seas Eight Corners Tower. Everyone here is a martial world expert. This place can be said to have gathered the entire martial world!"

"The hearts of those in the Four Seas Eight Corners Tower are even more complex and difficult to fathom than the vast martial world outside. Everyone has their own mind, and you need to carefully discern and make your own choices."

Duan Xiyang swayed in the recliner, his eyes closed, "You can go ahead and act. You can also speak up with your analysis at any time, no need to worry."

Yan Bei Han nodded, "Yes, granddaughter understands."

Just then, below, Fang Che had completely escalated the situation.

He issued an ultimatum to the Palace of Purple Robes: "Palace of Purple Robes, come down to register!"

The implicit meaning was clear: If the Palace of Purple Robes did not register, then they would have to leave White Cloud Continent!

But with what strength could he make them leave White Cloud Continent?

As expected, from above, a mocking laugh came from the Palace of Purple Robes: "You want us, the Palace of Purple Robes, to come down and register? You, Fang Zong, overestimate yourself."

As expected, the Palace of Purple Robes did not come down.

Behind Fang Che, Ye Meng was also worried.

What was Fang Che going to do?

Fang Che was about to speak, but he heard a strange laugh beside him.

"Hahahahaha..."

"Hahahahaha..."

Dong Fang San San suddenly burst into laughter, leaning back and forth, overjoyed.

"You're killing me with laughter."

Dong Fang San San laughed, "In this world, there's actually someone who can act so subservient and cowardly, without a shred of backbone, to the point where they're practically groveling. Tch, I've never seen this before, no no no, I should say, the Reclusive Sect can actually act so dog-like, so lifelike. Tch tch tch, what an eye-opener."

Fang Che smiled, "What's so funny? I'm a bit confused."

"That kid from the Palace of Purple Robes, what's his name? Zhen? Yes, Zhen. This Zhen was just stunned by your words. Did they, the Palace of Purple Robes, offend the Only Righteous Sect?"

Dong Fang San San spoke loudly, with a mocking tone, "If they can't offend the Only Righteous Sect, then they can't, right? Hahaha... Admitting it would be so humiliating. But they won't admit it... They don't dare offend, and their embarrassment just now was truly an eye-opener for me."

"Fang Che, do you know what a stubborn duck's mouth is?" Dong Fang San San asked.

"Ah? Please enlighten me, Dong Brother."

"The Palace of Purple Robes is being a stubborn duck's mouth."

"Oh? Is that so?"

Dong Fang San San said, "The Only Righteous Sect's Feng Yun came out and was very firm. He said that even if it's the Palace Master of the Palace of Purple Robes, they still need to register at the Only Righteous Sect. Do you remember that?"

"I remember. That's right."

"But how did this Zhen say he was shocked by the Only Righteous Sect? Do you remember that?"

"What did he say?"

"This Zhen said that when there's an opportunity, he will definitely pay a visit to the Young Master of Feng Yun. That's what he said, right?"

"Yes."

"Then do you know why he said that?"

"Why?"

"This sentence carries a deeper meaning."

(End of Chapter)

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