Chapter 316

Chapter 316: Fearsome Reputation Spreads Far and Wide

Hearing the other person’s helpless words, Fang Lie felt a flush of embarrassment. Although it was not his fault, as a guest, it was indeed inappropriate to have killed two people and destroyed a life-and-death platform upon his arrival.

At that moment, everyone around was stunned and began to discuss among themselves.

"Killed two people? Doesn’t that mean he just took down a Bailongzi? Who else is there?"

"You don’t know? This kid ran into the True Young Master of the White Bone Sect at the dock. That fool didn’t know how to handle it when he met Fang Lie. As soon as he heard that Fang Lie was Fang Gang’s son, he immediately smashed the White Bone Soul Devouring Hammer at him. After one great battle, Fang Lie was fine, but he ended up dead!"

"Wow, so the True Young Master also died at this kid’s hands just now? I didn’t even know about that!"

"Hey, there’s more you don’t know! The True Young Master had already been killed three times by Fang Lie’s father before this. After three resurrections, he had exhausted his potential and his family’s patience. He no longer has any chance to be revived now. So, this time he will disappear forever!"

"Deserved it! That kid has always been arrogant and cruel, killing many disciples of our sect. He got what was coming to him; it’s truly satisfying!"

"Though I also find Fang Lie unpleasant, the fact that he could kill that True Young Master, that scoundrel, is really a relief!"

"How frustrating! That idiot True Young Master, if he has to die, why does it have to be by Fang Lie’s hand? Doesn’t that make us look bad in front of the demonic sect?"

The people from the righteous and evil sects debated passionately. The righteous people were thrilled, while the demonic sect cultivators felt a bit gloomy and dissatisfied.

Fang Lie didn’t care about them. He rubbed his nose and said to Immortal Fire Cloud, "I don’t want to kill indiscriminately, but sometimes, when there’s too much bloodshed, if you don’t provoke them, they will still seek you out, asking for death. The True Young Master before and Bailongzi now are just like that; they can’t help it either!"

Hearing this, Immortal Fire Cloud was both amused and helpless. He could only advise, "Before, they probably didn’t know how powerful you are. But now, that’s different. You have publicly defeated the Core Inner Gate Disciple of East Kunlun and destroyed a high-grade life-and-death platform. With your combat power, I believe there won’t be any of those seeking death again!"

"If that’s the case, then I can relax!" Fang Lie replied calmly, "My family members in the Fang family are quite reasonable. I can guarantee that I won’t take the initiative to cause trouble!"

"That’s great, that’s great!" Immortal Fire Cloud breathed a sigh of relief after receiving Fang Lie’s assurance, then he took his leave.

Once it became clear there was no more excitement to watch, the others began to leave.

Only Bailongzi’s protector remained, suddenly flying over to block Fang Lie’s path. Upon seeing this, the Seven Dragon True Immortals quickly surrounded Fang Lie to protect him.

Those who hadn’t left realized something interesting was happening and stopped to continue watching.

Fang Lie frowned slightly and couldn’t help but say, "It seems that Immortal Fire Cloud underestimated my deterrent power! Those who seek death will always jump out, no matter what. I’m just curious, do you really think that because you are an elder from East Kunlun, I wouldn’t dare to kill you?"

"I certainly do not think that! My status as an elder is even less than that of Bailongzi’s Core Inner Gate Disciple. If you are daring enough to kill him, I am even less significant!" The protector replied calmly, "However, I am not here to fight. I have something to discuss!"

"What is it?" Fang Lie asked, narrowing his eyes.

The protector glanced at the large crowd of onlookers, frowning, "It’s not convenient to talk here. Can we go to a quieter place?"

"There’s nothing inconvenient," Fang Lie sneered, "Aren’t you just trying to use East Kunlun’s reputation to threaten and entice me into giving you the White Dragon Divine Sword?"

The protector was taken aback. He didn’t expect Fang Lie to see through his intentions so quickly and decided to stop hiding and said solemnly, "Since you guessed it, I will be straightforward. The White Dragon Divine Sword is one of the Ten Divine Swords of East Kunlun, a crucial treasure of the sect that must not fall into outsiders’ hands. If you return it, we can forget about Bailongzi’s incident; otherwise, East Kunlun will not let you go!"

"Ouch, I’m so scared," Fang Lie mocked, "What can you do if you don’t let me go? Since I dared to kill Bailongzi, do you really think I would fear your East Kunlun?"

"Just East Kunlun?" The protector’s face turned green with anger at these words. He bellowed, "Junior, do you dare to insult East Kunlun? Are you seeking death?"

As he spoke, he unleashed his life-bound flying sword, a seven-rank top-grade broad sword, bright red all over.

Seeing this, the Seven Dragon True Immortals immediately wanted to close in to protect Fang Lie.

But Fang Lie chuckled and motioned for them to step back. Then, he took out the Kunlun Sword Token and said to the protector, "Come on, kill me? If I wanted to die, would you dare to do it?"

As he spoke, Fang Lie even stretched out his neck.

However, the protector stood there stunned, his eyes fixed on the Kunlun Sword Token, incredulously saying, "How do you have this thing?"

"It comes from the Mo Sect’s Bing family; they lost it to me in a bet," Fang Lie said with a smile, showcasing the Kunlun Sword Token to him.

Each Kunlun Sword Token was one of a kind. One side bore the signatures of the Sect Leader who issued it and the current Elders, while the other detailed the reason for its issuance along with the identity and family (clan) of the Token Lord.

East Kunlun’s regulations permitted normal transfers or sales of Kunlun Sword Tokens, but strictly forbade forceful seizure. This prevented Demonic Path cultivators from coercing East Kunlun into evil acts through stolen tokens, while also protecting legitimate holders.

This particular Kunlun Sword Token documented the Bing family’s historical contributions to East Kunlun, allowing anyone to instantly grasp its origins. Having acquired the token through legitimate means, Fang Lie gained the qualification to issue commands to East Kunlun.

By East Kunlun’s laws, token holders were to be treated as benefactors. Any disciple harming a holder would face the grave charge of Betraying the Sect and Ancestor.

The protector froze upon seeing the token. Attacking Fang Lie became impossible – even injuring him meant death for betraying sect and ancestors.

Realizing this, the protector grimly sheathed his Flying Sword. "I won’t act against you," he declared. "But I must reclaim the White Dragon Divine Sword. You know awakened swords won’t bond with outsiders. Useless to you, yet I’ll trade a seventh-rank top-grade treasure for it."

His heart ached at the offer. This treasure represented his finest possession, and the sect wouldn’t reimburse him. Yet retrieving the sword might mitigate his punishment. Without it, he’d face dire consequences. Sacrificing personal benefits seemed his only path.

Fang Lie scoffed, "Swap my eighth-rank treasure for your seventh-rank? Think me a fool?"

"It’s worthless to you!" the protector snapped. "Only East Kunlun disciples can wield it!"

"Worthless?" Fang Lie barked, "Little Peach Red! Bring an apple!"

The maid promptly produced a crimson fruit. Fang Lie grabbed it, unsheathed the White Dragon Divine Sword, and sent apple peels flying with precise sword beams.

Taking a crisp bite, he grinned, "Chilled and delicious! Fine fruit knife!"

Using East Kunlun’s millennia-old Ten Divine Swords as kitchen tools? The ultimate insult! Deceased ancestors would rise from graves to throttle their descendants!

The protector trembled violently, iron resolve barely containing his wrath. Only the Kunlun Sword Token stayed his hand from slaughtering Fang Lie.

Spectators buzzed with excitement:

"East Kunlun’s sacred blade as a fruit knife? Their swordsmen would rage!"

"Rage changes nothing. That token shields him – even Bailongzi’s protector daredn’t strike!"

"East Kunlun’s prestige lies trampled beneath Fang Lie’s feet!"

"Is he mad to provoke them so?"

"Avenging his father Fang Gang! Thirty years east, thirty west – the Fang Family battles East Kunlun anew!"

The protector’s eyes widened. "Fang Gang was your father?"

"Whom your sect stabbed in the back!" Fang Lie spat.

Understanding dawned. With East Kunlun’s past wrongdoing undeniable, the protector wordlessly mounted his sword, racing to inform his Sect.