As the voice echoed throughout the hall, it made many heads turn.
*Tap*
*Tap*
*Tap*
The uneven rhythm of footsteps rang as a group of disciples entered the Hall.
All attention was upon them.
No.
All attention was upon the disciple leading them.
The halo around Yuan Shuchun and Jun Xie seemed to dim in his presence.
Whispers rang through the hall as the older disciples identified this disciple.
It didn't take more than a few moments for people to react as a big commotion ensued.
"Is that really Jiang Yun!?"
"Jiang Yun… damn, I never knew I would get to meet him!"
"He's my idol, dude."
"Who's idol is he not!? Even one percent of his talent is enough to make you a core disciple; we can't even comprehend how powerful he really is."
"It really is Jiang Yun.. ah!"
"Guys, is this not another illusion, right?"
"Wha- another illusion?"
"Fuck, not again!"
It didn't take time for the disciple to doubt who they were looking at. After all, they had already been fooled twice.
Sensing the disciples' angry stares, Jun Xie didn't seem to care; however, his solemn expression said otherwise.
Looking at the person leading the group at the Hall Entrance, Jun Xie cupped his fist and said, "Greetings, Brother Jiang!"
"Humph!" Yuan Shuchun, who was standing near the throne, snorted as she stared at Jiang Yun.
"Ah, Brother Jun, I wasn't expecting to meet you here. It's been a long time since we last met. I hope your nose is still alright." Jiang Yun replied as the disciples behind him snickered at his last words.
Jun Xie rubbed his nose and smiled, "It had been four years since that day, you still using the same old joke?"
Jiang Yun didn't reply; instead, he looked at Yuan Shuchun and said, "Junior Sister Yuan, fierce as ever."
"Why did you come here?" Yuan Shuchun had clear annoyance on her face. She seemed to hate the mere presence of Jiang Yun in front of her, just like she hated every other person out there who wasn't in her league.
Jiang Yun took a breath, gesturing with his hands to the disciples behind him to stay back; he jumped on the stands.
It was now, for the first time, that all the disciples were able to clearly see him.
Jiang Yun has dressed appropriately like a man of his abilities and cultivation prowess. There were different features of his clothes, and he had a handsome figure and long black hair. It was obvious that he is a powerful individual even at first sight. One does not have to know about his past, but they can conclude this by his appearance only.
His white robes fluttered as he took out a black folding fan and began to wave it gracefully. His sharp eyes could make anyone stand at their toes.
Jiang Yun wasn't someone to be trifled with.
Standing at the center of the silent hall, he stared at Yuan Shuchun while replying, "Junior Sister, why would you ask such a question? Am I not invited here?"
"No."
"Ah, that hurts." Taking a deep breath, he continued, "But can you stop me? I can come and go wherever I wish. Maybe if you focus more on cultivation than on scheming and trapping young disciples, it would benefit you more."
"Hmph! Who are you to lecture me? And don't you dare make baseless accusations, if not for Sect Leaders pampering and protection, you wouldn't even dare to come in my sight."
Jiang Yun shook his head, "You overthink, Junior Sister Yuan, Sect Leader Su is the reason why your Heavenly League still exists in the sect."
His carefree expression had turned calm and severe by the time he finished his words.
"And don't think just because you have Grand Elder behind you, no one is going to do anything. Heavenly League only has six months, and once Grand Spirit Hunt comes to an end, so will this League. I will make sure of that."
These words were more than enough to anger Yuan Shuchun, "Big words you speak of. Do you think Heavenly League is a group of children who you can separate just based on your words?"
"No-no, not children. Children are innocent, but you? You and your league are a bunch of murders!" Jiang Yun smirked as he folded his fan, "You people just need to count your last days."
Then he looked at the new disciples, and a smile appeared on his face as he continued. "And you guys, if you join these murderers, you won't get any mercy when the time comes. So choose wisely whom to join."
Yuan Shuchun now had had enough.
She jumped on the stage. And the next instant, she had a sword in her hand. "Jiang Yun! Don't force me!"
"Whoa! Whoa! You two, Stop right there!" Jun Xie intervened before Jiang Yun could say anything.
He didn't wish to be part of this drama. He already had enough things to worry about and wanted to leave this banquet.
More specifically, he wanted to get away from Ye Tian Yun.
He stepped in between the two League Heads and moved his hands in horizontal shape, with one palm facing each of the two.
"Both of you are not only the top disciples of the sect but also the League Heads of the two biggest leagues in the sect. Stop fighting like kids."
Jiang Yun raised his hands in a shrug, "Well, I acted like how one should treat these people. I can't make myself talk respectfully to murderers."
"Hmph, murderers? How delusional one has to be to believe any baseless rumor. I feel embarrassed to see you as the top disciple of the out sect. How could one be so brainless?" Yuan Shuchun put back the sword in the spatial ring and crossed her hands.
"Delusional?" Jiang Yun chuckled at these words, "You call me delusional when there were solid proof and witnesses who saw your people killing members of our own sect."
"And you feel embarrassed to call me top disciple? Well, I feel shameful to even call you my Junior Sister."
"Your 'all for me and only me' mentality is the most destructive thing for our sect."
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A/n: Check paragraph comment for Jiang Yun character sketch.
More art in future chapters.
