Lu Ye dared not entrust his life to others, yet the swift response of the Sun Blaze governors from the All Phenona Ocean surprised him; the pressure from Yuan Du's overwhelming force suddenly vanished, which was the best evidence that the Sun Blaze experts appearing later were clearly opposing Yuan Du, causing the pressure on this side to abruptly disappear.
Blinking his eyes, Lu Ye abandoned the idea of activating the red talisman, but always remaining prepared, just in case.
At this mont, All Phenona Island was a place of changing weather and turmoil; the clash between the Sun Blaze was astonishing, even if they hadn't really engaged. The confrontation just with the pressure was enough to be remarkable; countless cultivators looked skywards in awe, afraid, not knowing what was happening.
So even inexplicably recalled the incident from years ago when a powerful individual broke into All Phenona Island, dominantly killing a Sun Blaze, and couldn't help but wonder if past events were repeating.
Yet, ever since that incident, the number of Sun Blaze governors at All Phenona Ocean was adjusted from three to five. Who would dare act recklessly here again?
But soon, the overwhelming confrontation among the Sun Blaze's vanished all at once, and terrifying pressure disappeared without a trace.
Suddenly, several figures appeared before Lu Ye.
The first one to appear was Yuan Du, whom Lu Ye had t years ago; naturally, he recognized him at a glance. But that eting led to Yuan Du losing face, directly resulting in no Spirit Island ever paying respects to him anymore.
As a Sun Blaze, suffering such a great loss at Moon Jade's hand, how could Yuan Du not bear a grudge? Helpless against the rules, he couldn't personally take action; otherwise, he would have long since broken into the Three Worlds Island to kill Lu Ye.
Now eting again, old grudges remain while new enmity forms, Yuan Du's eyes almost emit flas.
"Old Ancestor!" Yuan Cheng's face was extrely pale, prostrating before Yuan Du, trembling. Although Hu Xue's death had nothing to do with him, Hu Xue ultimately went out with him. Now, even if Lion Heart managed to make contact, Hu Xue was dead.
When disaster strikes at the city gate, the fish in the pond suffer, how could Yuan Cheng not be afraid? He had witnessed firsthand his ancestor's favoritism towards Hu Xue.
"Useless!" Yuan Du glared at Lu Ye, gritting his teeth in anger, but the rebuke was directed at Yuan Cheng.
Yuan Cheng knelt completely, not daring to lift his head.
Lu Ye, anwhile, was looking to the other side, because suddenly, three figures appeared over there, two in front, and one slightly behind.
Unexpectedly, the one who just confronted Yuan Du should have been one of them.
The key was that all three were won, and Lu Ye recognized two among them.
The slightly forward of the two won, the one on the left, was precisely Muh Qing, one of the five Sun Blaze governors of All Phenona Island.
When the Western Region's Mount Fangcun descended upon All Phenona Ocean, all five Sun Blaze governors ca forward to greet them from this side, and Lu Ye had seen them from afar, knowing Muh Qing hailed from the ho galaxy's Kunyu World.
Beside Muh Qing was a woman of short but full stature, though her face was veiled in light, leaving her features indistinct to Lu Ye.
But to stand alongside Muh Qing here undoubtedly ant she was also a Sun Blaze cultivator.
Lu Ye was montarily confused; All Phenona Island's five Sun Blaze governors included only Muh Qing as a woman, where did this woman co from? Moreover, for so reason, this woman gave him a sense of unexplained familiarity, as if he'd seen her before.
But, upon looking again at the woman standing slightly behind this woman, Lu Ye discerned the mysterious woman's identity.
For the woman standing behind this unfamiliar woman was soone he recognized.
From Cheling World, the one Chu Shen called Aunt Yue; Lu Ye had interacted with Aunt Yue several tis. Almost every visit to Cheling World was welcod by Aunt Yue.
With Aunt Yue present, the woman's identity was clear.
Jiu Yan!
After carefully sensing the aura between Muh Qing and Jiu Yan, Lu Ye imdiately understood that the one who confronted Yuan Du wasn't Muh Qing, the Sun Blaze governor, but Jiu Yan, Cheling World's World Lord.
Lu Ye suddenly realized why All Phenona Ocean's Sun Blaze governors would be so selflessly neutral, willing to offend Yuan Du to uphold regulations imdiately. Now it seed he was overthinking.
These Sun Blaze governors, even upon realizing Yuan Du broke the rules, didn't intend to reveal themselves; instead, Jiu Yan stood up for him!
With thoughts evolving, Lu Ye noticed Aunt Yue winking at him, giving him a reassuring look, making his heart settle.
Indeed, the Three Worlds Island had the backing of Sun Blaze too!
Years ago, when Chu Shen brought a group of cultivators from Cheling World to the island for cultivation, it implied one thing, the Three Worlds Island paid respect to Cheling World's Jiu Yan!
Even though over the years, Three Worlds Island has never used the reputation of Cheling World for any purpose, Chu Shen and the cultivators from Cheling World only focus on cultivation on Three Worlds Island and do not participate in other matters, yet their relationship remains one of protection and being protected.
Because their relationship is so informal, even Lu Ye usually overlooks this relationship, but at critical monts, the backing steps forward!
Lu Ye suddenly felt his spine straighten considerably.
His thoughts shifted; was Jiu Yan's presence on All Phenona Island at this ti a coincidence? Obviously not...
This little brat Chu Shen planned well in advance; I must thank him properly later.
"What's going on here?" Mu Qing feigned ignorance while asking, "When did people start fighting and killing outside All Phenona Island? What kind of conduct is that!"
Though officially, combat is restricted on All Phenona Island itself, but there's no such restriction outside, yet for so many years, no one has really dared to contend so close to All Phenona Island. Everyone cos to All Phenona Ocean to make a living, so they must at least show so respect to All Phenona Island.
She knew of the grudges between Three Worlds Island and Yuan Du and had heard Lu Ye's na long ago. Initially, she was puzzled as to why Jiu Yan, with whom she had little interaction, suddenly ca to visit her a few days ago. Not until Yuan Du suddenly made a move did she realize.
Jiu Yan's visit was a ruse, waiting for this mont is the real reason!
She suddenly felt sowhat weary. On the Sun Blaze level of the ho galaxy, they are not very united, especially after the incident on Unparalleled Island back then. Cheling World has always harbored significant opinions, and if today's matter is not handled properly, Jiu Yan will definitely not let it rest.
Among those present, Lion Heart was in a sorry and dispirited state, Yuan Cheng was lying on the ground, unable to get up, and Lu Ye looked around, realizing that he seed to be the only one able to respond. Imdiately, he straightened his deanor, clasped his fists, and said, "Lu Ye of Three Worlds Island, greets the Lords Governor!"
Mu Qing nodded: "I've heard of you. Tell , what happened here?"
Lu Ye said, "In report to the Lord Governor, this island was recently attacking Zixuan Island, achieving significant results. Zixuan Island Lord, Lion Heart, fled, and I pursued him here, but unexpectedly encountered an ambush by a female demon. While I was unprepared, she unleashed the combat arena. After an intense battle, eight hundred rounds, I struck her down. By the way, that female demon was from the Six-tailed Fox Demon clan, likely deeply connected to Zixuan, which is why she ambushed here."
Even though Yuan Du had already known that Hu Xue faced imnse danger, his eyelid still twitched painfully upon hearing Lu Ye talk of battling for eight hundred rounds and striking her down.
Lu Ye shifted his tone: "I just don't know why I provoked Governor Yuan Du, prompting his imposing power to descend, aiming to suppress !" As he spoke, Lu Ye's expression beca severe, his voice resounding, "I implore the Lord Governor to see clearly that since my Three Worlds Island cultivators ca to All Phenona Ocean, we have strictly adhered to the rules, not daring to overstep by even a bit, nor easily foster grievances with others. The attack on Zixuan was a self-defense counterattack. Governor Yuan Du bullies the weak, attempting suppression; I cannot accept this. I implore the Lord Governor to uphold justice!"
Back then, facing Yuan Du alone, with a mont of indignation, his words forced the issue sowhat, as if Yuan Du had truly been infuriated and acted without consideration, he would indeed have faced grave consequences, but today, that feeling was no more.
The sense of reliance was overwhelmingly delightful! This feeling of having a backing is indeed different!
Yuan Du remained silent, letting Lu Ye narrate the situation, only staring at him coldly. With his status, Yuan Du wouldn't engage in squabbles with Lu Ye; that would only be disgraceful.
With him silent, Mu Qing felt uncomfortable. She actually didn't want to get involved in such matters. Lu Ye's outburst in her presence, pleading for her to uphold justice, how was she supposed to do so? Scold Yuan Du? Not to ntion whether she, as a fellow governor, had that qualification, even if she did, she wouldn't do it.
Personally, she was more inclined towards Yuan Du.
Yet Jiu Yan was standing right beside her, and since Lu Ye had already asked her to uphold justice, she couldn't just do nothing, especially with so many cultivators watching around.
Looking at Lu Ye with a hint of exasperation, Mu Qing said blandly, "You were ambushed? And then fought back, killing her?"
"Precisely, many Fellow Daoists witnessed the event," Lu Ye nodded quickly, "If the Lord Governor doesn't believe it, you could ask Yuan Cheng over there, as he knows the events from start to finish most clearly."
Yuan Cheng, kneeling on the ground, trembled, lifting his head to glance at Lu Ye, his eyes filled with innocence and anger. He had been lying here, not daring to move, and was still nad and pointed out by Lu Ye, wasn't this pushing him into the fire pit?
Mu Qing turned her head to look towards Yuan Cheng, asking, "Yuan Cheng, is there any falsehood in his words?"
Yuan Cheng's lips moved, too frightened to respond. Saying yes would be lying through his teeth, and he would undoubtedly face a bad end because more than just him saw that scene. Saying no, Yuan Du's pass he couldn't get past.
He wished he could faint here and be done with it.
Who could have predicted that just coming out to assist Lion Heart would turn into this ss; had he known, he would never have let Hu Xue co along. Truly, he failed to achieve success but succeeded in creating failure.
"What's wrong? Cat got your tongue?" Mu Qing's expression turned angry.
Yuan Cheng's pleading gaze looked towards the figure of Yuan Du, who turned his back to him.
Yuan Du coldly spoke, "What is there, just speak it!" In public, it was indeed hard to conceal the events.
Feeling as if receiving a great pardon, Yuan Cheng hastily replied, "What Lu Ye said is not false."
Mu Qing nodded, "Conflicts arise from ti to ti across All Phenona Ocean. Failing to ambush and getting killed instead is not uncommon." She eyed Lu Ye, "Next ti there's a conflict, try to settle it further away from All Phenona Island, so as not to affect the guests coming to the island."
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