Senior sister, stop working and go home for dinner.

Chapter 339: The Battle Decides the Fate

"Is that Boss Chen from the Hidden Cloud Sect? Those Taoist priests over there... they look terrifying."

"Is this going to be a fight? It feels like we're filming a martial arts movie..."

"Stop looking! Stop looking! Move away, or you might get caught in the crossfire..."

In the midst of this impenetrable silence, a series of hurried and orderly footsteps came from the direction of the main street on the north side of the square.

Everyone turned to look and saw Feng Yue leading the way, his steps swift and powerful, the hem of his dark gray robe swaying violently with each step.

Behind him, Feng Lie and Feng Changyuan led about thirty members of the Feng family, most of whom possessed a calm and composed demeanor, clearly indicating they were all skilled fighters within the clan. The Feng family's Hundred Herbs Pavilion was not far from the plaza, and they had obviously gathered and rushed here immediately after receiving the news.

Feng Yue walked straight across the square without glancing to the side, and under the watchful eyes of countless people, he walked to Chen Anran's side and stood shoulder to shoulder with Feng Wenyuan. He didn't even glance at He Qingyun's group, but deliberately spoke loudly to Chen Anran: "The Feng family and the Yunyin Sect are of the same ilk. If you want to touch the Yunyin Sect, you'll have to ask my Feng family first."

Upon hearing this, several disgruntled snorts came from the opposing Longhu Mountain camp.

Feng Yue's arrival seemed to be a signal, and soon after, two more people walked quickly from the periphery of the crowd.

It's Jiang Yun and Asheng.

The two walked straight behind Jiang Yan and stood there.

"Uncle," Jiang Yun whispered to Jiang Yan, "Asheng and I are here to help. Lingqiao Workshop is temporarily closed."

Jiang Yan glanced at his nephew, then at Asheng beside him, and said nothing more. He simply patted Jiang Yun's shoulder forcefully, everything understood without words.

On the Yunyin Sect's side, their forces have grown stronger once again. Although their total numbers are still fewer than the opposing side, the Feng family's full support, Jiang Yun's arrival, the unfathomable Qi Lan, and the ever-calm Chen Anran have made them no less imposing.

He Qingyun's expression grew even more grim. He hadn't expected that, even at this point, so many forces would still choose to side with the Yunyin Sect! Especially the Feng family, who were so resolute!

He took a deep breath, suppressing his anger and a trace of unease, and took a step forward, his voice infused with spiritual power, echoing throughout the entire plaza:

"Chen Anran! Did you see that? Even if some individuals from the Feng and Jiang families are blinded by right and wrong and insist on protecting her, it doesn't change the fact that your Yunyin Sect is harboring evil spirits and resisting the investigation by the righteous path! Turn back now and hand over the demoness, and there will still be room for negotiation! Otherwise, this square today will be the place where your Yunyin Sect is utterly disgraced!"

Before Chen Anran could speak, Feng Yue snorted coldly, his voice like metal: "He Qingyun! You brat, how dare you spout such nonsense here! Whether your Longhu Mountain is even clean is another matter, yet you dare to condemn my in-law based solely on a magic artifact whose authenticity has not yet been verified? Who gave you the audacity!"

His words directly raised questions about the internal workings of Longhu Mountain and the "Soul-Chasing and Soul-Fixing Plate," showing no mercy whatsoever.

Chen Anran couldn't help but twitch her eye at this moment.

He Qingyun's face instantly turned ashen, veins bulging on his forehead: "Feng Yue! Don't you dare spout such nonsense! How things are within Longhu Mountain is none of your business, an outsider! The 'Soul-Chasing and Spirit-Stabilizing Disc' is our sect's most precious treasure; how dare you slander it so casually!"

"Whether it's slander or not, you know perfectly well!" Feng Yue retorted, his white eyebrows raised. "What level of cultivation does Zhang Tianshi possess? If the Holy Maiden of the Crimson Spirit Sect could truly kill him in the sacred ground of Dragon Tiger Mountain without alerting anyone, it would require Zhang Tianshi to be completely unprepared—and who else could make him completely unprepared besides his closest and most trusted confidants?!"

These words almost explicitly imply that He Qingyun was the mastermind behind the murder.

The square fell silent for a moment, then erupted in uproar!

"Senior Feng's words... are a bit too much!"

"Could it be that Senior Brother He really...?"

"Impossible! Senior Brother He has always held Zhang Tianshi in the highest esteem!"

Several elders in the Longhu Mountain camp were furious. One of them, a thin elder with a pale gold complexion, suddenly stepped forward and shouted, "Feng Yue! How dare you tarnish the reputation of Longhu Mountain and slander my sect leader's chief disciple! If we don't teach you a lesson today, what face will Longhu Mountain have?!"

Before he finished speaking, he flicked his sleeve, and three golden talismans shot out, growing larger in the wind and transforming into three gleaming golden talisman swords, which shot straight at Feng Yue in a triangular formation! The talisman swords pierced the air with a sharp whistling sound, and lightning patterns flashed on their blades. They were none other than the "Golden Light Evil-Slaying Talisman Swords" secretly passed down from Longhu Mountain!

Feng Yue snorted coldly, neither dodging nor avoiding, his right hand sweeping across his waist, revealing a short, jet-black ruler, neither gold nor wood, in his hand. With a flick of his wrist, the ruler flashed three points of black light in mid-air, striking the three talisman swords with pinpoint accuracy!

"Pfft pfft pfft!"

With three soft sounds, the menacing golden sword vanished like bubbles, turning into specks of golden light that dissipated into the air. Meanwhile, the black ruler in Feng Yue's hand didn't even tremble.

"Elder Jin's 'Golden Light Evil-Slaying Talisman' has declined in skill," Feng Yue said calmly, putting the black ruler back at his waist.

Elder Jin blushed, both shocked and furious. He wanted to make another move, but He Qingyun stopped him with a raised hand.

"Uncle Jin, there's no need to argue with him." He Qingyun's voice was icy, but his gaze was fixed on Chen Anran. "Chen Anran, I'll ask you one last time—will you give in or not?"

Chen Anran finally spoke. He took three steps forward and stood in the center of the open space between the two camps. The morning light fell on him, making his face appear clear and serene.

"He Qingyun," Chen Anran's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached everyone's ears, "You want to search for 'Miaoxianju'? You can. But the prerequisite is—you can get past me."

He raised his hand, pointing at He Qingyun: "One-on-one, I'll take it. You all at once, I'll take it too. But after today, whatever the outcome, this matter must be settled. If I lose, you can search the entire Yunyin Sect, including 'Meow Immortal Abode,' at your leisure. If you lose—"

Chen Anran's gaze swept over He Qingyun, then over the Longhu Mountain group behind him, and finally landed on the representatives of various factions watching from afar.

"If you lose, take your people and leave Yunyin Mountain immediately. From now on, no one from Longhu Mountain may set foot in Yunyin Mountain without permission. The Yunyin Sect will continue to investigate the death of Zhang Tianshi, but how and when to investigate is our business. You have no right to stir up trouble here under the guise of 'hunting the murderer'."

After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.

Chen Anran's words were tantamount to betting everything on this battle. If they won, the Yunyin Sect would completely shut out Longhu Mountain; if they lost, they would face utter destruction.

He Qingyun's pupils contracted sharply. He hadn't expected Chen Anran to be so decisive and resolute. This only intensified the unease in his heart.

What gives Chen Anran such confidence? Is it just because of his magical treasures?

He Qingyun's mind raced, but his face showed grief and indignation: "Fine! Chen Anran, since you are so stubborn, then today I will act on behalf of Heaven, first capture you, you madman, and then search for that witch!"

Having said that, he didn't hesitate any longer and shouted, "Daughters of Longhu Mountain, listen to my command! Deploy the 'Heavenly Dipper Demon-Subduing Formation'!"

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