Chapter 499 What Can You Do to Me

"Promote to Seven-Line Golden Robe."

As soon as he said that, everyone present was shocked.

Nangong Jing's face revealed a strange expression. Li Moding and the Scarlet Firmament Sect elder that he had brought with him were stunned, and they froze on the spot. As the protagonists of all this, Xu Han had never expected such an outcome.

He looked at Nangong Jing with a strange expression. Seeing the other party's surprised expression, he guessed that Nangong Jing was not the one who controlled this outcome. Then the only answer was that Pavilion Master Xiao.

When Xu Han cast his gaze at the other party, the other party also looked at Xu Han at that time.

The two of them exchanged glances. The fat-headed Sword Handling Pavilion Master actually blinked at Xu Han.

This made Xu Han even more puzzled. He thought that although he had interacted with the Pavilion Master a few times, he was far from being so familiar with him. Why did he make such a decision at this moment?

However, before Xu Han could carefully consider what Xiao Ran was planning, the Scarlet Firmament Sect elder at the side regained his senses after a brief moment of surprise.

The skinny elder looked at Xiao Ran with a gloomy expression and said through gritted teeth, "Pavilion Master Xiao, isn't this inappropriate?"

When everyone present heard this, they all turned their gazes to Xiao Ran .

They did not care about the grudge between the Crimson Firmament Sect and Xu Han. However, since the founding of the Sword Handling Pavilion, this newly promoted Sword Handler had always awarded a three-colored white robe between the first and third lines. Everyone present knew exactly what this seven-line golden robe meant.

One had to know that apart from Xiao Ran, who wore a nine-thread golden robe in the entire Sword Handling Pavilion, Nangong Jing was the only one in the seven-stringed golden robe. She was also secretly regarded as the successor of the next Sword Handling Pavilion Master. Although every incident that Xu Han had provoked since he appeared in Great Xia's Jianghu was considered a major event that shocked Jianghu, after all, he had just joined the Sword Handling Pavilion, which had given him such a high status. Although everyone was silent at this moment, there was some resentment in their hearts.

However, in the face of the doubts of the crowd and the questioning of the Scarlet Firmament Sect Elder, Xiao Ran smiled slightly and narrowed his eyes, asking, "What's wrong?"

"Has Pavilion Master forgotten about Xu Han slaughtering our sect's three elders, Lu Houde, Hu Man'er, and Xing Zhen, in the Swordsman Competition?" The elder said in a deep voice.

"Blades and swords have no eyes. Deaths and injuries are inevitable. Those who participate in our sword-wielding competition have all stood for life and death. Don't tell me the Crimson Firmament Sect doesn't even understand this rule?" Xiao Ran said.

The Scarlet Firmament Sect elder who heard this immediately had an ugly expression on his face, but he still said, "If we are in a martial contest and are accused of this, our Scarlet Firmament Sect will naturally not pursue it. However, Elder Lu has clearly admitted defeat, and this Xu Han still hurts to kill. What does this mean with murder? Does the dignified Sword Handling Pavilion even want to cover up for this matter?"

"Oh? Is there such a thing? Why haven't I heard of it?" Xiao Ran had obviously made up his mind to protect Xu Han, so he naturally pretended to be confused.

However, as soon as he said this, the Scarlet Firmament Sect Elder, who was still in a state of panic, suddenly smiled and said, "Of course there is."

As he said this, twenty of the newly promoted swordsmen stepped forward. They all cupped their hands and said solemnly, "We have all personally witnessed the report to the Pavilion Master. That Xu Han has malicious intentions and intends to take revenge. He still kills Elder Lu after admitting defeat! Please be careful, Pavilion Master!"

The moment these people said those words, the expressions of everyone present changed once again.

Many of the newly promoted swordsmen present had naturally seen what they had said. One reason why they didn't say it was because the situation at that time was extremely complicated, and it was hard to describe. Naturally, they weren't willing to start a fire and participate in this matter. More importantly, they were already swordsmen of the Sword Handling Pavilion. Xiao Ran had expressed his intention to protect Xu Han. Now that he had spoken as a witness for the Crimson Firmament Sect, this meant that they were destined to become marginal figures of the Sword Handling Pavilion in the future.

To have them make such a decision, the Crimson Firmament Sect must have promised them enough benefits before that.

If this matter were to end like this, then it would be fine. However, everyone present was most likely the influential figures in the Jianghu of Great Xia, so their thoughts were naturally much more delicate. On the surface, it seemed that this was only the Scarlet Firmament Sect's plan to avenge the disciples of the sect. But in reality, The Scarlet Firmament Sect's Sect Leader had passed the third Heavenly Tribulation. Now that he had become a rare Three Tribulations Earth Immortal in the world, coupled with the two Immortals who had survived one Heavenly Tribulation in the sect, the Crimson Firmament Sect had already surpassed the same three sects, Demon Heaven Sect, and Extreme Sect. He had become an existence that could contend with the Dragon Hidden Temple. How could such a Crimson Firmament Sect submit to the rule of the Sword Handling Pavilion?

Therefore, what was happening at this moment was not so much a grudge between the Crimson Firmament Sect and Xu Han, but rather the beginning of the Crimson Firmament Sect's attempt to subvert some of the rules of Great Xia's Jianghu.

And Xu Han happened to be the key to the wrestling between the old and new forces.

As if to confirm the speculations of the crowd, dozens of swordsmen stepped forward. Unlike the newly promoted swordsmen, these swordsmen were all people who had served in the Swordsmanship Pavilion for many years. At this moment, they also said loudly, "This is inappropriate. Please think twice, Pavilion Master!"

The relationship within the Sword Handling Pavilion was complicated. Among them, the swordsmen came from various sects in Jianghu. Previously, with the generous treatment of the Sword Handling Pavilion and the pressure of the Dragon Hidden Temple, no matter what their relationship was, they would naturally restrain their vigor in the Sword Handling Pavilion. But even so, to these people, the Sword Handling Pavilion was only their springboard, and their true foundation was still the sect behind them.

However, as the Crimson Firmament Sect grew bigger, some of the sects that had close ties with the Crimson Firmament Sect naturally waved their banners. The disciples in the Sword Handling Pavilion were also instructed by the sect to speak at this moment.

Of course, this was not as simple as persuasion. This was actually forcing the palace!

Facing the words of the old and new swordsmen, Xiao Ran 's eyes immediately narrowed.

His gaze swept across the bodies of the swordsmen one by one, and a cold light flashed through the narrow gaps in his eyes.

At this moment, there were no more than a hundred non-newly promoted swordsmen at the headquarters of the Sword Handling Pavilion, and more than 30 of them were standing in line at the Crimson Firmament Sect. This did not include those who were still watching. With Xie Min Yu passing through the third Heavenly Tribulation, the upheaval in Great Xia's Jianghu would probably come faster and more violently than he had imagined.

Of course, although he had listened to the sect's instructions, this Xiao Ran clearly possessed great prestige in the hearts of many swordsmen. Wherever his gaze passed, those swordsmen lowered their heads one after another.

"Is there anything else?" Xiao Ran 's voice also sounded at that time. Her tone was extremely calm, and she could not hear the slightest bit of dissatisfaction or anger. However, everyone knew that after this calm, there was boundless lightning and violent winds and showers.

The arena was completely silent, and no one dared to respond to the anger of the Pavilion Master.

'"However, the Pavilion Master's trip is inappropriate. The matter between Xu Han and Lu Houde has yet to be ascertained, and he has already sealed the position of the Seven-Line Golden Robe. Even if this matter is not mentioned, it would not be appropriate to directly seal the Seven-Line Golden Robe." At this moment, Li Moding , the Li Clan's prince, suddenly spoke out. He had a warm smile on his face, and he did what the peacemaker should have done. "Furthermore, Xu Han's identity is still in doubt. If Pavilion Master Xiao truly cherishes Young Master Xu's talent, he will not let this matter be shelved for the time being. We will make a decision after the investigation is clear."

After saying that, Li Moding secretly sneered in his heart.

He felt that he had done a very good job. He had not only given the Xiao Ran , who was unable to ride down a tiger, a step down, but also given the Jianghu people led by the Crimson Firmament Sect an acceptable result.

After so many years in the Great Xia Dynasty Hall, Li Moding naturally used this ability to perfection.

However, what he didn't see was that the face of the Scarlet Firmament Sect elder beside him changed when he heard this. As the center of this incident, Xu Han also shook his head and smiled bitterly.

"What if I insist?" Of course, there was also this Pavilion Master Xiao, who surprisingly did not take this step. At that time, he said with a gloomy expression.

"As the overseer of Great Xia Jianghu, the Sword Handling Pavilion is so biased. Then we can only withdraw from the Sword Handling Pavilion!" The leader of the swordsmen spoke loudly at this moment.

Xu Han was very clear. This was the ultimate goal of the Crimson Firmament Sect in provoking this matter. If Xiao Ran had lowered his head and sent him out from the beginning, because of the temporary status of the Sword Handling Pavilion, there would naturally be no such thing as this. However, if Xiao Ran did not lower his head, then the Crimson Firmament Sect would be able to unite with many of the sects that depended on him and use this as an excuse to withdraw from the Sword Handling Pavilion, thus completely shaking off the control of the Sword Handling Pavilion. However, Li Moding 's self-righteous peacemaker was a foolish act that neither side wanted to please.

The current Great Xia Jianghu was no longer the only one in the Dragon Hidden Temple. The world was changing, and Li Moding was still immersed in the beautiful scenery from before, unable to see the situation clearly. It was said that the Li Imperial Clan seemed to be as solid as gold soup, but there were many illnesses in it, so it could be seen from this.

However, this Li Moding still did not have any consciousness in this regard. He saw this scene and said again, "Everyone, don't be so impulsive. Pavilion Master Xiao is not this unreasonable person. We can discuss this easily, and we will definitely come up with a two-pronged plan to satisfy everyone."

As he said this, he kept winding at the Xiao Ran , trying to make the other party submit, but he didn't know that his manner was as funny as a clown in the eyes of everyone present.

Xu Han shook his head again. He smiled bitterly and stood out. He did not intend to save Li Moding . However, he was the protagonist of this dispute. Although the meaning behind the dispute had nothing to do with it, Xu Han was unable to stay out of it.

He slowly walked to Xiao Ran and smiled at him.

"Thank you, Pavilion Master, for your love, Xu Han."

"But one person does one thing and one person blocks…"

As Xu Han spoke, he suddenly turned around and looked at the people behind him.

At that moment, the smile on the youth's face dissipated, and a cold expression appeared on his brows.

"Today, I want to see what you can do to me!"

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