Chapter 260

Chapter 260: Young Master, Please Kill!

Purge the treacherous ministers!

As those noble clans and sects raised the banner of purging the treacherous ministers, their followers quickly did the same.

In an instant, countless noble clans and sects throughout the entire Guanxuan universe hoisted their flags.

All of them calling for the purge of treacherous ministers.

Not just Guanxuan Academy — even Xianbao Pavilion’s branch heads across various regions raised the same banner.

At this moment, the entire universe was shaken.

Civil strife in the Guanxuan universe?

Inside Guanxuan Hall.

Ye Tianming stood at the center of the great hall, with Miss Ding standing not far from his side.

Outside, memorials came flying in one after another.

These were urgent dispatches from all corners of the Guanxuan universe, all speaking of the same matter — noble clans and sects everywhere were calling for the purge of treacherous ministers.

Before long, the table before Ye Tianming was piled high with memorials.

At this point, An Yan and the others rushed in, An Yan’s expression grave as she said, “Young Master…….”

Ye Tianming smiled, “I already know what’s happening. Go find somewhere to rest for now — I’ll handle this.”

An Yan shook her head, “We should face this together.”

Fa Zhen nodded as well, “We face it together.”

Ye Tianming looked outside. Out there, some Guanxuan Guards had already surrounded the area — these were guards he had transferred in from outside, people he could trust. But the original Guanxuan Guards, the shadow guards, and the Guanxuan personal guard were all outside, ready to storm in.

Ye Tianming said, “Stay by Miss Ding’s side and listen to her.”

With that, he walked outside.

The moment he stepped out, a middle-aged man appeared before him — it was Wu Chuan, the current commander of the Guanxuan Guards.

He was someone Ye Tianming had transferred in from outside earlier, and after the massacre of the cabinet that day, he had become the Guanxuan Guards’ commander.

At this moment, Wu Chuan’s expression was grave like never before.

All the major noble clans and sects were calling for the purge of treacherous ministers!

Good heavens!

Nothing like this had ever happened in the Guanxuan universe!

And he knew full well — these clans and sects might not truly dare to kill the Young Master, but they would certainly dare to kill those around him. In other words, people like himself.

To say he wasn’t afraid would be a lie.

Ye Tianming looked at Wu Chuan’s grave expression and smiled, “Don’t panic. I’ll handle it.”

With that, he walked forward.

Wu Chuan gritted his teeth, “Protect the Young Master!”

He took the lead and followed, and behind him, the Guanxuan Guards all followed as well.

For Wu Chuan, there was no turning back now.

Win, and he’d bring glory to his ancestors and reach the pinnacle of life. Lose, and he’d face death and ruin, his family destroyed.

Ye Tianming rose to the sky. All around him, powerful auras surged in like a swarm — the elites of the major noble clans and sects, and they had come in full force.

Leading them was none other than Young Master Xin.

On Ye Tianming’s side, there were naturally those who supported him — besides Wu Chuan and the others, there were also Gu Chen, Qin Feng, and more.

But their overall strength still fell short of Young Master Xin’s side. After all, the other party had been operating in the Guanxuan universe for many years, and with the unprecedented unity of the noble clans and sects, they now had a massive following — their momentum was unlike anything seen before.

Inside Guanxuan Hall.

Miss Ding looked up toward Ye Tianming. She was actually quite curious to see how he would resolve this crisis.

Up in the sky.

Young Master Xin looked at Ye Tianming and smiled, “Young Master, we have come today to seek an explanation on behalf of those cabinet elders from before. What exactly did they do wrong? And what wrong did the noble clans and sects commit, that you would raise your blade against them!”

“Exactly!”

At this, the hot-tempered chieftain of the Tuogu Clan stepped forward, glaring furiously at Ye Tianming, “Young Master, when Guanxuan Academy was founded back then, we noble clans and sects contributed greatly. And now, Young Master, you want to discard us once we’ve served our purpose……. Is this how you treat us? Is this worthy of your father, the Guanxuan Sword Master?”

The other noble clans and sects stepped forward one after another, seething with indignation, their eyes blazing with fury.

One clan patriarch raised his arm and cried out, “If the Young Master shows no benevolence, don’t blame us for showing no loyalty!”

The others raised their arms and shouted in kind.

For a moment, their voices shook the heavens.

Yet Ye Tianming’s gaze remained perfectly calm.

Seeing Ye Tianming like this only infuriated the clan and sect leaders further. One patriarch suddenly roared, “If the Young Master shows no benevolence, then don’t blame us for showing no loyalty — kill him, and elect a new Academy Head!!”

These words stunned not only those on Ye Tianming’s side, but even the Nalan Clan and other noble families were taken aback. They had come under the banner of purging treacherous ministers — no one had planned on killing Ye Tianming. After all, the Guanxuan Sword Master was still alive!

Of course, if the Guanxuan Sword Master were already dead, then…… it wouldn’t be out of the question.

But the problem was, the Guanxuan Sword Master wasn’t dead yet!

At this point, Young Master Xin glanced at that patriarch, who caught the hint and immediately raised his arm again, “Everyone, throughout history, how many of those who purged treacherous ministers ever came to a good end? If the Guanxuan universe doesn’t get a new master, he will surely come after us in the future. With someone this monstrous, can any of you withstand his revenge?”

At these words, the faces of the noble clan and sect powerhouses darkened completely.

Revenge!

They were naturally afraid of this Young Master’s revenge. Who were they kidding — with talent this extraordinary, if he came after them in the future, could their families even survive?

At this thought, the faces of the clan and sect leaders instantly turned grim.

That patriarch snarled, “Either don’t do it at all, or see it through to the end. Everyone, thrones pass from hand to hand, and today it’s our turn……. Kill him!”

Kill him!

Growing more and more agitated as he spoke, he lost control and charged straight at Ye Tianming with some of the powerhouses beside him.

“Insolence!”

Wu Chuan stepped forward, a surge of overwhelming power directly suppressing and forcing that powerhouse to his knees. He glared furiously at the clan and sect leaders, his aura blazing with might, “Do you truly intend to rebel against the Yang family?”

His roar rang out like a thunderclap, sending a tremor through everyone’s hearts.

Rebel against the Yang family!

Though they harbored rebellious intent, at this moment they were clearly still wary.

The Yang family!

Those two words still carried immense weight.

At this point, Young Master Xin stepped forward with a smile, “The Young Master’s conduct is so contrary to righteousness that even if the Guanxuan Sword Master were to return, he would surely not permit such behavior.”

“Exactly!”

The Tuogu Clan chieftain immediately said, “The Young Master has thrown the Academy into chaos with his reckless ways. Even if the Guanxuan Sword Master were to return, he would never tolerate this! The Young Master must step down and restore order to the Guanxuan universe!”

“Young Master, step down!”

All around, many voices joined in the roar.

Wu Chuan’s face turned grimmer than it had ever been. These people were truly intent on rebellion!

He turned to look at Ye Tianming, who gave him a slight smile, “Let me handle it.”

Wu Chuan hesitated for a moment, then stepped back behind Ye Tianming.

Behind him, the Guanxuan Guards wore expressions of utmost gravity, yet every one of them stood behind Ye Tianming like spears and swords, each ready to die without regret.

Ye Tianming looked toward Young Master Xin, who was also looking at him.

Young Master Xin’s expression was equally calm, “Young Master, those who have come today are all those who once rendered great service to the Guanxuan universe. The Yang family built this order, and they contributed greatly to it. The way you have treated them has truly chilled everyone’s hearts. Don’t you think you owe them an explanation?”

“Exactly!”

The Tuogu Clan chieftain immediately stepped forward, raised his arm, and was about to speak when Ye Tianming suddenly extended his hand and pressed down.

Boom!

The Tuogu Clan chieftain was instantly forced to his knees by a terrifying surge of power.

The Tuogu Clan chieftain was somewhat dazed. He looked at Ye Tianming, still wanting to say something, when Ye Tianming raised his hand and flicked it.

Shhk!

The Tuogu Clan chieftain’s head instantly flew off.

Blood spurted like a pillar!

Seeing Ye Tianming kill again, Young Master Xin smiled. He wanted Ye Tianming to kill more — only that way could he truly ignite the crowd’s fury.

“He’s gone mad! He’s gone mad!”

Someone in the crowd roared furiously, “The Young Master has lost his mind — he kills anyone he sees. Everyone, if we don’t eliminate him today, he will wipe out our clans in the future. Kill him, destroy the Yang family…….”

Shhk!

Before his words were even finished, a streak of sword light pierced through his brow.

Instant kill!

Everyone: “…….”

“What impressive might the Young Master has!”

Just then, a middle-aged man stepped forward. He wore a thick golden suit of armor, his aura deep and powerful, radiating a terrifying pressure.

This man was none other than the former Guanxuan Guards commander: Qi Xiao.

Qi Xiao fixed his gaze on Ye Tianming, “Since the Young Master is so capable of killing, why not kill all of us here?”

With that, he waved his hand, and suddenly, tens of thousands of terrifying auras forcibly surged into this stretch of space.

Every one of them was a former Guanxuan Guard!

“And us!”

At this point, another middle-aged man appeared on the scene. He wore silver battle armor and held a long spear — he was Zhou Yu, commander of the Guanxuan personal guard.

As he stepped forward, tens of thousands of elite Guanxuan personal guard powerhouses appeared behind him!

“And us!”

Following Zhou Yu’s appearance, an elderly man stepped out. He wore a black robe, his face sinister and grim — he was Xu Yin, commander of the shadow guards.

Behind him, tens of thousands of mysterious powerhouses clad in black robes also appeared!

Shadow guards!

These were the elites that Xianbao Pavilion had once cultivated!

“And us!”

At this, the noble clan and sect leaders stepped forward together, and behind them, the powerhouses of their clans and sects followed, along with all their affiliated family and sect forces, who emerged as one.

Not only that — across the heavens and earth, more and more clan and sect forces kept arriving.

Over a thousand years, the growth of clan and sect power had surpassed everyone’s imagination. Of course, this was natural — once these clan forces seized power, seeking profit for themselves and their families was effortless.

A single second-generation heir could walk out and say a few words, potentially bringing in billions of spirit crystals in revenue.

That was the power of authority!

Across from Ye Tianming, Young Master Xin fixed his gaze on him and smiled, “Young Master, please — kill us!”

“Young Master, please — kill us!”

Throughout the heavens and earth, everyone who had followed Young Master Xin roared in unison, their voices shaking the stars and rivers!