Chapter 603: Reporting to Master

Chapter 603: Reporting to Master

A hush fell over the nearly empty area. The disciples of various sects, who had been trudging towards the exits carrying their dead and wounded, all stopped. Without a sect master to protect them anymore, they were the same as other mere mortals. They all couldnt help but quiver at the commands of an immortal.

After a brief pause, those that had not been called out by Chen Wentian started moving again, with much greater haste. The disciples of the Tower of Swords and the Four Greats stood around with a rising air of fear and panic. They looked around at each other for support but found none as each person was more frightened than the next. They looked towards the sky, towards the two Spirit Kings for any kind of assistance, but those two seemed uninterested.

Once the rest had scurried away, Chen Wentian landed and spoke, The Tower of Swords, the Mount Yun Sect, the Mount Xiong Sect, the Mount Huang Sect, and the Mount Tai Sect, you five were fighting so fiercely with my disciples. Everyone saw it so dont bother to deny it. As the master of Ten Thousand Flower Valley, naturally, I have to defend members of my sect. Before I deal with you

Silence greeted his words. Nobody was sure what he wanted to do.

He turned away from them and greeted his own people. Disciples of Ten Thousand Flower Valley, welcome back. I missed you all very much.

Thank you, master! They all bowed and replied with faint smiles.

After a pause, Lin Qingcheng sensed that it was her turn and spoke up first, Reporting to master, I am relieved to see you again. The Forest of Swords was very challenging and filled with dangers. After many battles with beasts and human competitors alike, we have all returned without injuries and many rewards.

For the all-important sword truths, this disciple has managed to obtain three of them. She glanced over his shoulder at the people that had attacked her and her expression hardened, However, myself and other disciples were constantly harassed by people from the four great sword sects. I would have been able to find more sword truths if they hadnt been trying to kill us day after day, for five days straight. They were completely unreasonable! I ask that master seek justice for me and my fellow sisters!

Her words had a rousing reaction. Aside from being even more frightened, a disciple from one of the sword sects was even scared enough to shout out, Thats a lie! We werent trying to kill she lies!

Chen Wentian flicked a finger toward the offending person, sending a burst of spiritual energy that knocked the breath out of their lungs.

Silence! He commanded, If anyone dares to speak out of turn again, I will turn them into ash! I only spared him as a warning.

He then made a gesture at his own disciples.

After hearing all of their reports, Chen Wentian closed his eyes and considered the situation. He understood their sentiments. Lin Qingcheng could be considered the one most eager for payback while Li Yuechan could be considered the one on the opposite side of the scale. Even so, Lin Qingchengs stance couldnt be considered too vindictive or small-minded. She was merely voicing her straightforward opinion and emotions and the others had done the same.

He thought of his own desires and why he had come down. He wanted to stand up for his disciples against anyone that would do them harm. He did not want to let anything go and he didnt care if his opponent was a lowly mortal or someone more powerful than him. He wasnt some kind of saint that forgave and forgot. He had killed far more people than his disciples could imagine.

However, he respected his disciples opinions. They were all important to him so he couldnt afford to act like an ignorant and stubborn person. He cared deeply about their thoughts and how they thought of him.

He also had to regard the two wily Spirit Kings above with care. They seemed disinterested but he knew they were closely observing his performance. They were not on his side, not even Gong Liyun who liked to flirt with him. If he killed a bunch of people, they might pretend to not care but rebuke him at a later date and more opportune moment. Such ploys were common and he had experienced them a few times in the past.

He let out a long breath and made a decision. He crossed his arms and turned towards disciples of the Tower of Swords and the Four Greats.

All of you listen up! I want to know what happened from your own words, why you people attacked my disciples so mercilessly. I dont want to hear nonsense so each sect will send a representative to speak on their sects behalf. That persons words will decide the fate of their sect. Understand?

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