The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1618 - 1615: Nie Xiong! What are you doing!

Chapter 1618: Chapter 1615: Nie Xiong! What are you doing!

"Hmph!"

A domineering snort reverberated throughout East City.

In an instant, a towering Sword Intention unfurled, and from the dwelling of the Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Fairy Cave Mountain, a shadow stepped forth, arriving beside Nie Xiong. With a single grab, he seized Nie Xiong’s arm, halting his actions!

"What are you doing?" Lin Bai glared at Nie Xiong furiously and said coldly.

Originally, when Yang Changdong came to demand an explanation, Lin Bai had held no anger, as things could be resolved by simply clarifying the situation. But now, as Nie Xiong spoke of suicide to prove innocence, this ignited Lin Bai’s fury!

A sword cultivator should never abandon his sword!

A person should never forsake his own life!

No matter how great the setback you endure, how profound the discrimination you face, how deep the grievances you bear, or how severe the tribulations you undergo, always remember, you must live...

You must live on!

Because only by living, can you have the opportunity to turn the tides!

Only by living, can you have hope!

Never give up your life so easily!

And yet, Nie Xiong, being provoked by a few words, was ready to take his own life, which led Lin Bai to feel utterly disappointed and even more outraged!

If such cold remarks could drive a warrior to suicide, then Lin Bai, having experienced so much discrimination, so many disdainful looks, and so many insults since leaving Lingxi City, would not be enough to die a hundred times!

Nie Xiong’s eyes were bloodshot, and he looked at Lin Bai unwillingly, saying, "I’m sorry, Senior Brother Dongfang, we have brought shame upon you!"

Lin Bai said coldly: "I ask you, what are you doing!"

Lin Bai’s voice grew even chillier, his rage intensified as he glared at Nie Xiong, roaring furiously!

Nie Xiong clenched his teeth and said, "I want to commit suicide to prove our innocence. If it were true that we had secretly planted Sword Qi to kill the disciples of the Seven Major Sects, then we would never take our lives so readily."

"But now, I am willing to do so, which is sufficient to prove we did not kill those sect disciples!"

"In this way, not only will it protect the reputation of we Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Fairy Cave Mountain, it will also uphold the honor of our Heaven-reaching Sword Sect!"

Nie Xiong spoke with great reluctance.

"Reputation? Heh." Upon hearing this, Lin Bai scoffed disdainfully, "The renown of us Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Fairy Cave Mountain was earned with our Treasure Swords, stroke by stroke!"

"Not traded for with the suicides of our own brothers!"

"The honor of my Heaven-reaching Sword Sect was fought for by the billions of sword cultivators of Lingnan, not exchanged for with the suicide of any disciple!"

"The pure remain pure, the sullied stay sullied, why bother to utter unnecessary words to others!"

"Put down your sword!"

Lin Bai commanded coldly.

Nie Xiong, stupefied, set down his sword, and said to Lin Bai, "But... Senior Brother Dongfang..."

Lin Bai did not pay further attention to Nie Xiong, instead turning to address Yang Changdong: "You are the Saint of Fenxin Sect, Yang Changdong, right?"

Yang Changdong maintained a proud demeanor and nodded gravely: "Indeed, and who might you be?"

Lin Bai replied coldly: "Hmph, aren’t you here on behalf of Fenxin Sect to seek an explanation from our Heaven-reaching Sword Sect? Today, I will give you that explanation!"

"Listen carefully, Yang Changdong!"

"We Seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Fairy Cave Mountain did not conceal any Sword Qi to kill the disciples of the Seven Major Sects, nor would we resort to such vile methods to commit murder!"

"Believe it or not, it makes no difference to me! I am merely giving you an explanation, whether you believe it or not is up to you!"

Lin Bai’s expression was indifferent as he coldly spoke to Yang Changdong.

Upon hearing this, Yang Changdong’s face immediately took on a hint of anger, as the power of the Yangshen Realm began to coalesce around him.

"You asked for an explanation, and I have already given you one."

"Since you’ve already got your explanation, then get lost!"

Lin Bai glared at Yang Changdong as he said this.

"Get lost? You’re telling me to get lost?" Yang Changdong’s eyes widened in disbelief, almost unable to believe his own ears.

As the Saint of the Fenxin Sect and a figure revered by billions of disciples within, everyone on the Lingnan Continent treated him with the utmost respect, even the royal families of the Seventy-two Dynasties.

Even the warriors on the Lingnan Continent wouldn’t dare to raise their voices when speaking to him. Yet at this moment, Lin Bai was telling him to get lost!

This was something Yang Changdong’s pride could hardly bear!

"Hmph!" Listening to Lin Bai’s words, Qi Xuan snickered sarcastically, "Dongfang Bai, the Junior Sword Venerate, sure thinks highly of himself, what an imposing presence..."

Lin Bai glanced at Qi Xuan, his voice cold, "And who might you be?"

"I am..." Qi Xuan was left speechless by Lin Bai’s question. Have you forgotten? Just two months ago, you tore off my arms; have you really forgotten?

Qi Xuan stared at Lin Bai with gritted teeth and said, "Dongfang Bai, quit your pretense already. The seventy-two Sword Cultivators of Xian Dong Mountain have made a mistake and should be punished. By standing up for them now and showing bias, you taint the Sect’s name, and you do not deserve the title of Junior Sword Venerate!"

Lin Bai’s lips curled into a disdainful smile, "I thought the Sword Master himself had come. It turns out it’s just a Purple-robed Inner Sect Disciple!"

"You preach to me about the rules of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect, so tell me, what should a Purple-robed Inner Sect Disciple do when they meet the Junior Sword Venerate?"

Lin Bai took a step forward, unleashing a torrential crushing pressure that swept towards Qi Xuan.

Overwhelmed by Lin Bai’s sword pressure, Qi Xuan’s face turned red with ferocity, the power within his arms seemed ready to burst forth, a destructive force pulsating and spreading within!

"A Purple-robed Inner Sect Disciple should bow in salute when they see the Junior Sword Venerate!" Lin Bai stared coldly at Qi Xuan, "As a Purple-robed Inner Sect Disciple of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect, do you not understand such basic decorum?"

"Bow now!"

Lin Bai glared at Qi Xuan with cold eyes.

Qi Xuan clenched his teeth, his face full of humiliation and rage, his fists tight; how he wished he could strike Lin Bai dead with one slap at this moment!

But Qi Xuan knew that now was not the time to take action!

Left with no other choice, Qi Xuan could only bear the humiliation and clenched his fists, saying, "I’ve seen the Junior Sword Venerate!"

"Hmph!" Lin Bai let out another cold snort, "Scram! You are not even qualified to speak to me!"

Hearing Lin Bai’s words, Qi Xuan was so infuriated that he spewed a mouthful of fresh blood, and his eyes, filled with murderous intent, glanced at Lin Bai before turning to leave. As he departed, a furious killing intent flickered in Qi Xuan’s eyes, "Dongfang Bai! I, Qi Xuan, will tear you to pieces!"

"Enjoy your arrogance for now, once we’re in the Stars Secret Realm, I am determined to torture you to death!"

The retreating figure of Qi Xuan was overflowing with murderous intent!

Having driven away Qi Xuan, Lin Bai’s eyes narrowed slightly; he had a faint feeling that this matter seemed somehow connected to Qi Xuan!

But now was not the time for Lin Bai to ponder; the pressing priority was to untangle this tricky situation!

Lin Bai turned to look at Yang Changdong and said coldly, "I have already given you an explanation, Saint Yang Changdong, aren’t you leaving yet? Or are you waiting for me to invite you to a late-night snack?"

Hearing the conversation between Lin Bai and Qi Xuan, Yang Changdong also sensed something and immediately said coldly, "So you are Dongfang Bai, the Junior Sword Venerate of the Heaven-reaching Sword Sect, one of the nine Monstrous Geniuses on the Lingnan Continent!"