The Sword God of the Universe
Chapter 1014: He Is Jing Yan

Chapter 1014: Chapter 1014: He Is Jing Yan

Outside the Green Wood Bureau Manor.

As the Four-star Void God mentioned earlier, outside the manor, the crowd was stretching out in one continuous line.

Close to this side of the manor were the Martial Artists from the Qingmu Department. Opposing the members of the Qingmu Department stood the members of the Water Moon Department of the Second Palace.

At the forefront of the Water Moon Department crowd stood three or four people, one of whom was Jin Guang, who had passed the selection assessment alongside Jing Yan.

And further away were the purely spectators, making noise. There were members of various departments, with the majority being ordinary Martial Artists from the Second Palace.

At this moment, many from the Water Moon Department hurled filthy words, doing their utmost to insult the Water Moon Department. Terms like "trash" and "coward" echoed unendingly.

While those on the Qingmu Department’s side retaliated with words, it was ultimately lacking in confidence. With their opponents calling them out and no one in the Qingmu Department able to fight, their insults carried a lack of conviction.

"Brothers in front, please make way." Jing Yan saw the Qingmu Department crowd blocking the main entrance of the manor and said from the back.

Many turned their heads and saw Jing Yan. Most of them had already seen Jing Yan and had heard from the Chief and the Deacon that Jing Yan was a highly talented Martial Arts Genius, who had recently joined the Luo Jiu Divine Palace and successfully advanced from the First Palace to the Second Palace.

Therefore, seeing Jing Yan, they were generally very courteous. Many greeted Jing Yan voluntarily.

The crowd made way, allowing Jing Yan to pass through, and he came to the front of the crowd.

Near Jing Yan, several members of the Qingmu Department were red-faced and stubbornly arguing back at the Water Moon Department. These individuals, clearly thick-skinned, shouted loudly, not caring whether the Qingmu Department dared to fight back, they just screamed back.

"Several senior brothers, please refrain from arguing with them." Jing Yan coughed lightly and smiled as he spoke to a few people nearby.

Hearing Jing Yan speak, those few turned their eyes toward Jing Yan.

"Oh, it’s Jing Yan!" one of them immediately said with a smile.

Jing Yan nodded and smiled, "What do they mean?"

"They are challenging us for a duel," one person said indignantly.

"Jing Yan, you see, those people standing at the front have terrifying strength. Our Water Moon Department indeed falls short. In the past few days, several of our brothers have fought them but, unfortunately, all lost, with some even getting injured," said another, shaking his head.

"The Water Moon Department is indeed presently stronger than our Qingmu Department," Jing Yan said, nodding.

Currently, the Water Moon Department is the strongest among the Ninety-nine Departments, whether it’s the First Palace, Second Palace, or any other palace. Everyone acknowledges this.

"The Water Moon Department is really strong, but they’re also bullying us too much, blocking our Qingmu Department’s gates every day. These damned bastards, when I become strong enough one day, I’ll definitely give them all a good beating," one person said through gritted teeth.

"It’s not easy to deal with them. By the time you get stronger, those bastards might have become even stronger," another person said with a helpless tone.

"That’s also true!" The previous person let out a dry laugh, "But even if we can’t beat them, we can’t let our Qingmu Department’s reputation falter. Hmph, they insult us, we insult back. In terms of trading insults, who are we afraid of?"

Listening to their words, Jing Yan could only shake his head with a wry smile.

...

"Senior brothers, that person is Jing Yan, the one who just came out." Jin Guang pointed to Jing Yan, speaking to those around him.

"Is he Jing Yan?" The person to Jin Guang’s left narrowed his eyes, looking at Jing Yan.

"It’s said that he’s a native, yet extremely talented," another person laughed coldly, "Many people say this Jing Yan is quite the monster, I’d like to see just how monstrous. Humph, no matter how high his talent, in front of me, he’ll have to obediently kneel and admit defeat."

This person was extremely arrogant, looking at Jing Yan with disdain.

"Jing Yan, you dare to show yourself, huh? I thought you’d hide inside the Qingmu Department forever and wouldn’t dare come out." Jin Guang mocked, calling out to Jing Yan.

"Jin Guang, are you really challenging me?" Jing Yan said calmly.

"Hehe, I do want to fight you, do you dare? What else can you do besides being a coward?" Jin Guang taunted, "You didn’t dare to fight me in the First Palace, and now you surely still don’t dare. You, Jing Yan, are just a coward."

Jin Guang’s resentment toward Jing Yan was apparent. This was because many people had said Jing Yan was the top genius of this selection assessment, and Jin Guang was only second. This notion made Jin Guang extremely angry, which is why he was always unwilling to give up, and constantly wanted to challenge Jing Yan to prove that he was the top candidate of this selection assessment.

Jing Yan’s lips slightly curved upward, his gaze sweeping over Jin Guang and the others.

"Jin Guang, since you want a duel, I’ll fulfill your wish today." Jing Yan’s voice remained calm, seemingly unprovoked by Jin Guang’s insults.

However, this calmness only fueled Jin Guang’s fury. Jing Yan’s demeanor seemed to imply that he didn’t take him seriously at all.

"Bian Jin, senior brother?"

"Greet Senior Brother Bian Jin!"

"..."

Just at this moment, a stir erupted behind Jing Yan.

Jing Yan turned as well, seeing a Martial Artist in a blue robe appear. The divine power ripple around this person was subtle, yet it gave an impression of immense weight.

This was a Five-star Void God, and likely a very strong one at that.

"Jing Yan, this is Senior Brother Bian Jin of our Qingmu Department." Someone beside Jing Yan introduced softly, "Senior Brother Bian Jin was previously in closed-door cultivation and probably just emerged."

As Jing Yan sized up Bian Jin, Bian Jin’s gaze also fell on Jing Yan.

From the attitude of the Qingmu Department members towards Bian Jin, it seemed that Bian Jin was a top-tier strongman in the Second Palace Qingmu Department.

"Is this Junior Brother Jing Yan?" Bian Jin smiled at Jing Yan.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Bian Jin." Jing Yan cupped his hands.

"No need for formality. I just came out of seclusion, and the chief told me about you. It seems our Qingmu Department has recruited a genius of extraordinary talent," Bian Jin spoke courteously to Jing Yan.

"Senior Brother flatters me." Jing Yan said modestly.

"Junior Brother hasn’t been with the Qingmu Department for long, let me handle this matter." Bian Jin looked across to the members of the Water Moon Department.

"Bian Jin, you actually showed up!" The person standing to Jin Guang’s left, upon seeing Bian Jin, visibly tensed. Bian Jin’s reputation was evidently significant.

At the very least, even the members of the Water Moon Department dared not overlook Bian Jin.

In fact, Bian Jin was indeed very strong. Prior to Jing Yan joining the Second Palace Qingmu Department, Bian Jin was the strongest member there.

"No need for useless words. Since you want a duel, I, Bian Jin, will represent the Qingmu Department!" Bian Jin waved his hand, "Who will go first?"

Jin Guang was about to step forward, but the person to his right stopped him.