115: Chapter 115 Instigating the Outbreak of Conflict Between the Two Sides

Ning Yuan expressionlessly swept his gaze around. He paid no mind to the crowd's clamor and saw no need to explain anything to them!

"If that's your last words, then you can go die!" Ning Yuan said calmly, his gaze fixed on Liu Zhi boiling with killing intent:

"Let's see who can save you now? I'm giving those words right back to you!"

Liu Zhi stood unsteadily in place, his whole body trembling uncontrollably, his face slightly pale, his gaze at Ning Yuan filled with terror.

He never expected that despite being at the same Nascent Soul level, the disparity in strength could be so vast. In just one encounter, three Nascent Souls had fallen silently to the ground, and he didn't even know what method was used!

"You... you dare kill me? Do you know who stands behind me? Kill me, and you won't escape either! If you know what's good for you, let this matter end today!" Liu Zhi's lips trembled slightly as he spoke, still forcing down the fear in his heart, hoping only to threaten the other into sparing him!

In his heart, there was not a shred of remorse. If he truly survived, how could he possibly let this matter rest? Not making the other suffer every torture under heaven would be considered him being merciful!

He wants to beg for mercy, yet says this matter should end here?

A joke!

Probably not a single person present believed his words!

People like Liu Zhi, relying on the power and influence behind them, act without restraint. Even if trouble arises, someone covers for them. Having suffered such a great loss, how could they possibly let bygones be bygones?

Therefore, uprooting the grass and eliminating the roots is the only right course!

"Finished talking? If you're done, then go on your final journey!"

Before the words fully faded, Ning Yuan once again unleashed the Fire of Divine Sense. A gray light flickered in his eyes. In an instant, Liu Zhi's eyes widened, and just like the previous three, he toppled headfirst to the ground, lifeless and silent!

"Who dares harm my son?!"

At the very moment Liu Zhi fell, a furious roar like thunder came from outside. Then, a Middle-aged Man in brocade robes appeared before the crowd, his gaze like torches sweeping around.

"My son..."

Upon seeing Liu Zhi lying motionless on the ground, his body trembled violently. His upright frame bent slightly, then he staggered back a few steps, an indescribable grief surging into his heart!

"My son! Your father was just one step too late, how could you..." Liu Gaofeng murmured to himself, seemingly unable to believe his son had died just like that.

Earlier, he had received a message saying Liu Zhi was in danger, which was why he rushed here. He never expected he would still be too late!

His lips trembled violently, his hands clenched tightly into fists. Immediately, immense pain was replaced by towering rage, and he let out a sky-shaking roar:

"Who killed my son?! Step forward and accept death!"

The onlookers surrounding them now dared not invite trouble upon themselves. They unanimously retreated several steps. They could not withstand the wrath of a Soul Transformation Cultivator!

Liu Gaofeng's gaze instantly locked onto Ning Yuan. Everyone else had scrambled to avoid him; how could anyone possibly remain standing still? With such behavior, who else could the murderer be?

"What a fine old dog! Like father, like son indeed. So utterly unreasonable, what difference is there from a beast?" Ning Yuan gave a cold laugh, meeting his gaze fearlessly, not yielding an inch in Aura to Liu Gaofeng.

"Sharp-tongued, but lacking in strength! You can go die now!" Liu Gaofeng clearly had no desire for further talk. His heart was full of rage, and the murderer was right before his eyes. How could he possibly endure it any longer!

Just as Liu Gaofeng was about to attack Ning Yuan, and Tao Yao, hidden in the shadows, also prepared to strike him dead with a single blow, at this critical moment, sudden sounds of something tearing through the air rang out!

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

In the blink of an eye, at least nearly a hundred Soul Transformation Cultivators descended upon the place, directly shattering the tense, sword-drawn atmosphere. This caused both Tao Yao and Liu Gaofeng to pause their movements; neither made another move.

The numerous Soul Transformation Cultivators had also gathered at another location in Qiulan Garden. Earlier, when Liu Gaofeng hurriedly left, the crowd didn't pay much attention. But upon hearing the sudden furious roar, they immediately realized something had happened, which was why they appeared so promptly.

With a sweep of the scene, the assembled Soul Transformation Cultivators immediately understood what had transpired. Then, they all looked toward the two leaders among them, wanting to see how this matter would be handled.

The two leaders were: one, the City Lord of Tianshu City, Steward Shi Zixing!

The other, a robust old man in black robes. This person was a clansman of Li Fenglei, and among the arrivals from Nan Zhou, aside from Li Fenglei himself, the Cultivator with the strongest cultivation base—a Peak Soul Transformation stage cultivator named Li Han!

Seeing everyone's gazes turn to them, these two also had no choice but to step forward to resolve this matter. They were the leaders present; if they didn't step up, who would?

Among them, Steward Shi Zixing had the biggest headache. He knew Ning Yuan's background. It was possible a Void Refining Cultivator was watching right now. If he didn't handle this well, he would displease both sides.

Li Han didn't have so many considerations. A life for a life was only right and proper!

They had traveled far from Nan Zhou. If they didn't stick together for warmth, how could they survive? Even if their side was in the wrong, they had to remain firm to the end, otherwise, their unity would scatter.

At this moment, Steward Shi Zixing suddenly stepped forward, looked toward Ning Yuan and Liu Gaofeng, cupped his fists, and said with a smile:

"You two, how about each taking a step back in this matter? What do you think..."

"I think not." Ning Yuan directly interrupted him before he could continue, then swept his gaze around.

At this moment, everyone was watching him, waiting to see what he would say. Even Steward Shi Zixing was the same, showing no anger at having his words cut off.

"City Lord Shi, don't you think this is utterly spineless? Outsiders are bullying local Cultivators like this, and instead of thinking about upholding justice for the locals, you're thinking about smoothing things over here. Don't you feel ashamed?"

Then, Ning Yuan pointed at the crowd and said, "And all of you! Outsiders are riding roughshod over you, and you're still here watching the show. Is it because it hasn't landed on your own heads yet? So you just ignore it and ask no questions?"

"You may not feel spineless, but I do! A bunch of outsiders, what right do they have to lord it over the hosts? It's precisely because of your inaction that these outsiders grow ever more aggressive!"

"Today it's me, tomorrow it's you, it's all of you! Don't you have Dao Companions or daughters? Are you going to hand them over willingly? If you truly can do that, I, Ning, admire him, respect him as a real man!"

"Spineless, utterly spineless! Absolutely spineless through and through!"

"City Lord Shi, I've finished speaking!"

As these words fell, all the Cultivators from the Seven Star Sea Region present couldn't help but lower their heads, their hearts instantly filled with shame, because what Ning Yuan said was the truth, leaving them no room for rebuttal.

Meanwhile, killing intent permeated the air around the Nan Zhou Cultivators. They wished they could immediately charge forward and kill Ning Yuan. Every Nan Zhou Cultivator present had done such things to a greater or lesser extent; not a single one was innocent!

"Well said, Fellow Daoist! My daughter was violated to death by these beasts, yet I could only watch helplessly. Truly spineless!"

Suddenly, a loud shout echoed through the place, making everyone turn to look. It was an unkempt Middle-aged Man, his whole person appearing utterly dejected, his face now filled with intense agitation.

"Hahaha, daughter! Now that you're gone, your father has nothing left to hope for! Today, your father will avenge you, and no longer live this spineless life!"

As soon as the words fell, terrifying fluctuations emanated from around the dejected Middle-aged Man. He then charged toward one direction, where several young men with terrified expressions were standing—clearly, they were the culprits!

Now, someone was going to perish together with them!