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“Trouble just keeps piling on,” someone in the hall chuckled, clearly enjoying the drama as a spectator.

Earlier, the conflict between Zheng Chuan and Li Xun had clearly been Zheng Chuan’s fault. After all, he had mocked Li Xun behind his back, speaking carelessly. If Zheng Chuan had truly acted on his grudge an hour ago, even if Li Xun had severely injured or crippled him, the Xuan Yin Sect would have had little room to complain.

But now things were different.

This time, it was the Profound Sun Sect that seemed to be in the wrong. One of their disciples had attacked and injured several Beast Taming Sect disciples, turning the tables on the narrative.

Everyone knew that the Beast Taming Sect’s greatest strength lay in controlling their beasts. Here in Zhen Tian City, where their disciples couldn’t summon their beasts, their combat strength was effectively halved.

Under such circumstances, even if the Profound Sun Sect disciples had defeated them, it would be seen as taking advantage of their weakness.

“Is the Profound Sun Sect always this overbearing?” Ning Cheng asked in a measured tone.

Though his voice was calm, the underlying anger was palpable. As he spoke, his gaze fixed on Li Xun.

“What does Daoist Li have to say about this matter?”

“He’s accusing him,” many people in the hall realized immediately.

Even the Crown Prince and Third Princess, seated at the head of the gathering, remained silent for now. Li Xun and Ning Cheng had not yet escalated to a physical confrontation, and intervening prematurely might appear to unfairly side with Li Xun.

“The Beast Taming Sect’s actions today were indeed excessive,” Li Xun said nonchalantly, his tone steady and confident.

His words left everyone stunned for a moment, unsure of how to react.

What’s going on here?

Wasn’t the Beast Taming Sect the one lodging a grievance?

How has Li Xun turned this around, making it seem like the Profound Sun Sect is the victim and the Beast Taming Sect is the aggressor?

“Are you joking, Daoist Li?” Ning Cheng’s expression turned cold, his voice frigid.

His disciples had clearly been the ones injured, but Li Xun’s words sought to turn the truth on its head. This was nothing short of blatant disregard for the Beast Taming Sect.

“I never joke,” Li Xun replied with a faint shake of his head.

He turned his gaze to the Beast Taming Sect disciple who had spoken earlier. “You said that Ye Han injured several of your senior brothers. But why didn’t you mention the reason behind his actions?”

“I…”

The disciple hesitated, sneaking a glance at Ning Cheng before summoning his courage. “The incident began when my senior brothers noticed a black stone and intended to purchase it. But Ye Han, relying on his superior cultivation, not only injured my senior brothers but also forcibly took the stone!”

“Is that so?” Li Xun chuckled softly, his tone indifferent. “Then why have I heard a completely different version of events? By all accounts, it was your senior brothers who tried to seize the stone from Ye Han first.”

“And as for your claim that Ye Han relied on his superior cultivation…” Li Xun smirked. “Have you forgotten? Ye Han is only at the late-stage Qi Condensation Realm. The disciples of your Beast Taming Sect who were injured—if I’m not mistaken—are at the Spirit Meridian Stage, correct?”

“This…”

The disciple faltered, his face pale as murmurs rippled through the hall.

The reality was clear: while the Beast Taming Sect’s disciples relied heavily on their beasts for combat, they were still individually strong cultivators. That a group of Spirit Meridian Stage disciples, whose cultivation surpassed Ye Han’s by an entire realm, had been bested by him was nothing short of embarrassing.

If this news spread, the Beast Taming Sect’s reputation would take a serious blow.

Meanwhile, many in the hall stole glances at Li Xun.

Li Xun himself was already a prodigious talent, but now it seemed the Profound Sun Sect had another rising genius in Ye Han. If both were to fully mature, the future strength of the Profound Sun Sect could become truly terrifying.

“No matter the circumstances, the fact remains that my junior brothers were injured,” Ning Cheng said, his tone unwavering. He fixed his cold gaze on Li Xun and spoke slowly:

“Hand over Ye Han to my Beast Taming Sect for punishment, and I’ll consider today’s events as if they never happened.”

As he spoke, a terrifying aura of vitality and blood radiated from Ning Cheng, surging like a mighty sun. The pressure was immense, and even the many prodigies present felt a wave of suffocation.

Ning Cheng was indeed worthy of being called the greatest genius of the Beast Taming Sect. Even without summoning his beasts, his sheer presence and power when enraged were enough to command awe and respect. If his beasts joined the fray, many present suspected they wouldn’t stand a chance against him.

“Li Xun, hand him over. Do you really think you can protect that boy named Ye Han?” Ning Cheng said coldly, his voice cutting through the tension in the hall.

At this moment, Zheng Chuan chimed in, his lips curling into a mocking smile as he added fuel to the fire. Though Zheng Chuan knew he might not be a match for Li Xun, with Ning Cheng taking the lead, he was more than happy to fan the flames and watch Li Xun struggle.

“Let’s see how you handle this situation, Li Xun,” he thought gleefully.

At the head of the hall, two noble figures watched the scene unfold with mild amusement. The Third Princess, however, furrowed her delicate brows. She wanted to intervene again, but an unseen force stopped her.

Her sharp gaze turned to the golden-robed figure beside her, who sipped tea with studied indifference.

“Hmph,” she snorted coldly.

This residence was her domain. If these two prodigies clashed here, the Crown Prince might emerge unscathed, but the same could not be said for her reputation.

If she couldn’t control even a minor incident like this, what right did she have to vie for the Great Zhou throne?

“The truth of the matter has not yet been determined,” said Yao Feng of the Spirit Sword Valley, speaking slowly.

His sect and the Profound Sun Sect had always shared a friendly relationship, so it was unsurprising that he chose to stand by Li Xun.

“But Ning Cheng,” he continued, “to demand that Daoist Li hand someone over before clarifying the facts—isn’t that a bit rash?”

Ning Cheng turned his cold gaze toward Yao Feng and replied indifferently, “The fact that my junior brothers were injured—that alone is the truth!”

His words were so domineering that even the mild-tempered Yao Feng couldn’t help but frown.

Ning Cheng’s stance was clear: regardless of the circumstances, the outcome was enough justification for him to act.

If the Profound Sun Sect really handed Ye Han over, everyone present knew what would happen. The young disciple’s fate would undoubtedly be grim. Surviving at all would be a miracle.

A faint chuckle broke the tense silence.

All eyes turned toward Li Xun.

He remained calm and unbothered, as if completely unaffected by the mounting pressure. In a tone as light as a spring breeze, he responded, “Daoist Li also has a message to share with you, Ning Cheng.”

“Hand over those Beast Taming Sect disciples, and I’ll let this matter slide.”

His words left the hall in stunned silence.

Most had expected Li Xun to smooth things over, perhaps offer an apology, and bring the matter to a peaceful conclusion.

But no one could have anticipated this. Not only did Li Xun refuse to back down, but he also turned the tables, demanding that the Beast Taming Sect hand over their own disciples instead.

It was an audacious move, and it shocked everyone present.