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Chapter 518: Everyone Has Their Own Thoughts
Chapter 518: Everyone Has Their Own Thoughts
Xie Xiaofeng's intervention this time was both timely and appropriate.
By not acting from the start and allowing his disciple to face Mei Changhua, he showed respect to the seven great sword sects, giving them a chance to teach his disciple a lesson.
After all, his disciple was only fifteen years old. How could he possibly defeat the face of the Hua Mountain sect?
Of course, if the God of Swords, Mei Changhua, couldn't beat the disciple, then it wasn't the disciple's problem but his own...
However, if he had allowed Wu Tao to draw his sword, Xie Xiaofeng, with his keen eyes, would have known that his disciple was no match for the combined might of Mei Changhua and Wu Tao.
The direct disciples of the seven great sword sects were no joke. Each of them possessed exquisite and profound swordsmanship that ordinary martial artists couldn't hope to withstand.
While the disciple's martial arts skills were impressive and he could be considered a gifted genius, he wasn't a once-in-a-century peerless genius like Xie Xiaofeng.
The fact that he could defeat Mei Changhua at the age of fifteen was already astonishing, but he was no match for the combined forces of Mei Changhua and Wu Tao.
If Xie Xiaofeng had intervened after Wu Tao drew his sword, it would have seemed like he was biased towards his disciple, and the two direct disciples of the seven great sword sects working together against a fifteen-year-old boy would have been a huge loss of face for the sects. They wouldn't have let the matter rest so easily.
Therefore, by intervening at this moment, when his disciple was still at an advantage, Xie Xiaofeng was able to stop the fight while still preserving the seven sects' pride. He could be seen as taking a step back and avoiding further humiliation for either side.
Mei Changhua felt that he had been sent back to his original position without even realizing it, and he was not resigned to this outcome.
He turned to Xie Xiaofeng, who was standing in the field, his eyes flashing with a battle intent, and his long sword pointed diagonally. "Is Young Master Xie also going to give some guidance on my swordsmanship?"
Xie Xiaofeng sighed, "If I could, I really wouldn't want to draw my sword again."
Li Zhenzhen smiled slightly, "A Xie family young master who doesn't draw his sword, is he still a Xie family young master?"
The disciple struggled against Xie Xiaofeng's grip on his wrist, but it was like trying to break free from an iron ring. He glared at Xie Xiaofeng and said angrily, "They insulted you, and I stood up for you. What are you doing? Are you really a useless Aji?"
Xie Xiaofeng didn't get angry. Lowering his head, he said, "There's nothing wrong with being a useless Aji. Besides, what she said isn't wrong."
"So you only know how to put on a strong front in front of me?" The disciple gritted his teeth, his voice turning vicious. "But before that, you and I had never met!"
Xie Xiaofeng's eyes once again revealed a painful look. Indeed, he had unconsciously assumed the role of a father figure in front of the disciple, unable to stop himself from wanting to guide and dominate him.
However, the disciple's words made him realize that he hadn't fulfilled his fatherly duties at all in the past decade or so.
Xie Xiaofeng released the disciple's wrist.
The disciple snorted and turned to leave, but he found his path blocked by a man in Taoist robes.
Ouyang Yunhe said indifferently, "You still can't leave."
"Why can't I leave?" the disciple asked.
"Because you are a disciple of Tianzun," Qin Duxiu, standing next to Ouyang Yunhe, said leisurely. "The enmity between the Seven Great Sword Sects and Tianzun, you should be well aware of."
Tian Long looked at the disciple with a meaningful smile. "But we only just learned of your connection to Tianzun."
The disciple narrowed his eyes. "Do you want to kill me?"
"Of course not," Ouyang Yunhe said flatly. "I just want to invite you to be a guest at Wudang Mountain for a while."
Ouyang Yunhe was not worried about Xie Xiaofeng stopping him because the Godsword Xie family valued rules and traditions above all, and he now stood on the moral high ground.
"The Tianzun organization is shrouded in mystery, with cruel and unorthodox methods. I'm sure Master Xie, a hero of the martial arts world, would not associate with such a group." Ouyang Yunhe turned to Xie Xiaofeng, "This person is important to Tianzun, and we intend to take him with us. I assume Master Xie will not stand in our way?"
Xie Xiaofeng replied calmly, "What if I do?"
Once again, Ouyang Yunhe had misjudged Xie Xiaofeng. Having just met his son, Xie Xiaofeng felt a deep sense of guilt and would never allow Ouyang Yunhe to take the young disciple away.
Ouyang Yunhe's expression changed, and he said in a low voice, "Could it be that the third young master of the Xie family is also involved with Tianzun?"
Xie Xiaofeng remained calm, "I don't care about your grudge with Tianzun, but he is not an important figure to them, and he has not committed any heinous crimes. Therefore, he will not be going with you."
Li Zhenzhen gave a charming smile, "He just broke the Red Flag Escort's banner."
Xie Xiaofeng, "...”
The young disciple shouted, "I take responsibility for my actions. I broke the Red Flag Escort's banner, and I will naturally go to their headquarters in Chenzhou to apologize. Whether they choose to kill me or not is up to them. But what does this have to do with the seven great sword sects?"
With these words, he further drove a wedge between the seven great sword sects and the Red Flag Escort. If the young disciple was taken to Wudang Mountain by Ouyang Yunhe, he would have no opportunity to apologize to the escort company.
Li Pingzi let out a strange laugh, "That's simple, we just have to kill him, and then there's no more trouble."
Everyone's gaze turned to Li Pingzi, surprised by his bold statement.
Li Pingzi's eyes shifted to Xie Xiaofeng, and he laughed, "The third young master of the Xie family has been renowned in the martial arts world for over a decade. If we were to fight you one-on-one, it would be disrespectful to your reputation. Therefore, it is reasonable for the seven great sword sects to join forces against you."
Li Pingzi then looked at Tie Kaicheng, "Tianzun and the chief escort, Tie, have a grudge over the death of his father. Naturally, the chief escort would not speak of fair duel rules with someone from Tianzun."
Ouyang Yunhe couldn't help but curse inwardly. The Hainan Sword Sect, being secluded in Hainan, seemed to be eager for the central plains' major sects to fight amongst themselves!
Li Pingzi scanned the crowd, "The seven great sword sects have long decided to unite against Tianzun, and today is a perfect opportunity. It is our honor to fight against someone as famous as Master Xie, and it also shows our determination to stand against Tianzun. If... hehehe..."
He left the sentence hanging, but everyone understood. Even if it meant ganging up on Xie Xiaofeng, whoever managed to kill the renowned third young master of the Xie family would instantly become famous and could rightfully become the alliance leader of the seven sects.
Li Pingzi, as the sole representative of the Hainan Sword Sect, had no obvious advantage in martial arts over Ouyang Yunhe or Li Zhenzhen, nor did he have the status of being a direct disciple like the other six sects' heirs. So, if he wanted to become the alliance leader, he had to think of something extraordinary.
The Hainan Sword Sect was known for its light martial arts and unpredictable sword techniques.
In other words, they were the best at seizing opportunities and taking credit!
(End of Chapter)
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