The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 406 - 406 406 Jing Yan Fights Deng Qing

Chapter 406: Chapter 406 Jing Yan Fights Deng Qing Chapter 406: Chapter 406 Jing Yan Fights Deng Qing Hu Yang’s statement left Jing Yan slightly taken aback.

He really hadn’t expected such shameless words to come from the mouth of the South Peak Master!

With Deng Qing smashing his own mountain’s stele, Jing Yan could somewhat understand Hu Yang’s stance as the South Peak Master supporting his student, Deng Qing.

But still, even if favoring Deng Qing, should he be so shameless?

Judging by Hu Yang’s tone, it seemed as if Jing Yan was at fault for Deng Qing smashing his stele.

It was ridiculous; he even questioned why Deng Qing didn’t smash other people’s steles but specifically chose Jing Yan’s.

“Peak Master Hu Yang, Deng Qing smashed my stele.

If you want to know why, you should ask him what the reason was,” said Jing Yan in a very harsh tone.

“Haha, you indeed have a temper.

Since you’re so assertive, then fine!

If you’re capable, go and confront Deng Qing directly.

Why do you need Peak Master Zhao Qi to stand up for you?” Hu Yang sneered.

Jing Yan also sneered, glancing at Hu Yang, his eyes narrowing.

“Peak Master Hu Yang, you are mistaken!

I didn’t ask the North Peak Master to stand up for me.

Originally, I planned to go directly to Deng Qing.

It was only changed because the North Peak Master feared I would kill Deng Qing, so he said we should first talk this matter over with you,” Jing Yan stated indifferently.

Hu Yang was stunned!

Even Zhao Qi was completely taken aback.

His concern for stopping Jing Yan from going to Deng Qing wasn’t out of fear that Jing Yan would kill Deng Qing, but rather that Deng Qing might kill Jing Yan.

However, Jing Yan’s words were quite satisfying.

Especially seeing Hu Yang’s blank expression darken, Zhao Qi felt even more pleased.

It also alleviated some of the frustration that had accumulated at this year’s Double Mountain Conference.

Zhao Qi nodded at Jing Yan.

After all, Jing Yan’s way with words was indeed sharp.

“You little rascal, you’re Jing Yan?”

Below, Deng Qing stared at Jing Yan, cursing angrily.

“I thought you’d keep hiding like a coward!

Unexpectedly, you dare to show your face.

You’ve got some guts!

You want to know why I smashed your stele?

Don’t worry, I’ll explain it to you nicely after the Double Mountain Conference is over,” Deng Qing eyed slantingly, deliberately raising his voice so that all the students in the square could hear.

His words were laden with a mix of threats and mockery.

Many of the students upon hearing Deng Qing’s words shook their heads lightly.

It seemed Jing Yan was in trouble again.

“How dare Deng Qing cause trouble for Jing Yan?”

“More than a year ago, the Criminal Punishment Hall sought to punish Jing Yan, but ended up provoking Vice Chancellor Fang Ruoyu to take action, who killed a Vice Hall Master.

Does Deng Qing have a death wish by troubling Jing Yan?”

“You all don’t know, Vice Chancellor Fang Ruoyu has long left Dao Yi Academy and hasn’t returned yet.

His whereabouts are unknown.

Otherwise, do you think Deng Qing would have gone mad to trouble Jing Yan?”

A wave of discussions erupted.

Some students, unaware of Fang Ruoyu’s departure, now also came to realize, showing a dawning expression.

Jing Yan, too, awaited the unravelling!

His ascension to the high platform wasn’t to have Zhao Qi fight his battles; it was to confront Deng Qing directly.

Zhao Qi had entirely misunderstood his intention.

“Peak Master,” Jing Yan’s voice boomed out.

“Please allow me to represent North Peak in battle.

Let me face Deng Qing in this third match!” Jing Yan’s voice echoed across the entire square.

Before his words had even completely fallen, the originally noisy square went silent.

Everyone’s eyes widened, incredulously staring at Jing Yan.

It took a full breath for the crowd to react.

Laughter then spread among them.

Jing Yan wants to fight Deng Qing?

This Jing Yan, not only is he stubborn, but does he also have a problem with his brain?

Him fight Deng Qing?

What gives him the right?

His strength indeed isn’t bad, over a year ago, he could kill Qian Zhen who was in the Early Dao Spirit Realm.

But, can Qian Zhen even compare to Deng Qing?

Zhao Qi also widened his eyes, astonished as he watched Jing Yan.

He realized that Jing Yan stepping onto the platform wasn’t to ask for help in seeking revenge, but to prepare to fight Deng Qing.

This decision seemed not to be made just now, but was already decided before he stepped onto the platform.

Zhao Qi took a deep breath.

“Jing Yan!

At this Double Mountain Conference, North Peak has lost.

If we’ve lost, then so be it.

I, Zhao Qi, and our North Peak, are not sore losers.

As for you wanting to fight Deng Qing, just forget it,” said Zhao Qi, waving his hand.

He really didn’t want Jing Yan to get on stage just to be immediately defeated by Deng Qing.

Jing Yan was a promising candidate, perhaps for the next Double Mountain Conference, North Peak might still be counting on Jing Yan to fight and defeat South Peak!

He didn’t outright say that Jing Yan was no match for Deng Qing, just to save Jing Yan some face.

“Kid, I think you’ve gone mad!

You want to fight Deng Qing?

You really don’t know the difference between heaven and earth!

Did you see?

Your North Peak’s Duan Lin didn’t even have the courage to fight.

You think, under fifty years old, you’re the only one from North Peak who can?” Hu Yang said unapologetically.

“How disappointing indeed!”

“Decent talent, good strength, but no self-awareness at all!”

“Heh, when I initially heard that Dao Yi Academy’s youngest ever Inner Court Student, Jing Yan, had joined North Peak, I felt a bit sorry.

Now it seems, there really isn’t anything to feel sorry about.

With your character, Jing Yan, you probably won’t live much longer.” Hu Yang was clearly retaliating for Jing Yan talking back to him earlier.

Hearing these words, laughter echoed again through the crowd around the square.

Jing Yan, however, squinted his eyes as he looked at Hu Yang.

“Peak Master Hu Yang, it seems I can see, the surprised expression on your face after I defeat Deng Qing a little later,” Jing Yan said with a chuckling smile.

“Peak Master, I’ve already decided to fight Deng Qing!

This Double Mountain Conference, our North Peak has not lost yet!” Jing Yan stated, and didn’t even wait for Zhao Qi’s approval; he leapt down and stood opposite Deng Qing.

“What on earth does Jing Yan want to do?”

“He, just an Innate Realm Martial Artist, going up there for what?”

“Totally a joke!

He probably doesn’t even know who Deng Qing is, Deng Qing was actually planning to find him trouble.

Now, he just delivered himself up.

I think Deng Qing might just use this chance to kill Jing Yan!”

The majority of the North Peak students showed anxious expressions.

Deng Qing was ranked among the top three fighters under fifty from South Peak.

The result of Jing Yan going up to fight, need it even be said?

It’s likely that one sword strike from Deng Qing would kill Jing Yan.

Zhao Qi furrowed his brows tightly, watching Jing Yan stand in front of Deng Qing, he still wanted to advise further.

“Peak Master Zhao Qi, it seems your North Peak still has capable people!

I almost thought, North Peak couldn’t even find anyone to fight.

It looks like I was mistaken!” said Hu Yang, his words laced with sarcasm.