Chapter 208: Slain Before Their Eyes!

To ordinary mortals, a Sea Transformation realm expert was like a god.

For in the mortal kingdoms, without heaven-defying fortune, it was simply impossible to break through to the Sea Transformation realm.

Black Crow Elder had only broken through to the Sea Transformation realm because he had inadvertently obtained the Black Crow Netherfire. But that was an exception, far too rare.

And now, Ye Yuan actually dared to speak to a Sea Transformation realm expert like this—truly, words could not be more shocking!

Yao Qian cast a cold glance at Ye Yuan, then drifted down from the air.

When he saw the sword in Ye Yuan's hand, his gaze suddenly froze.

"The Canghua Sword has been missing for over a hundred years. How did it end up in your hands?"

"Hehe, I'm a disciple of the Danwu Academy. What do you think?"

Yao Qian's mind turned, and a possibility occurred to him. He exclaimed in surprise, "Could it be that you obtained it on the Nine Heavens Path?"

Ye Yuan smiled but said nothing. He had sworn a heavenly oath, so naturally he could not answer Yao Qian's question.

Yao Qian's expression turned grim. If Ye Yuan had indeed obtained the Canghua Sword on the Nine Heavens Path, then things would be troublesome!

Lu Yan had been missing for over a hundred years, only to have come to the Nine Heavens Path in the Qin Kingdom to serve as the gatekeeper! And more critically, he had actually passed the Canghua Sword to Ye Yuan!

Since the founding of the Youyun Sect, not a few had traversed the Nine Heavens Path, but those who received the gatekeeper's legacy were few and far between.

Ye Yuan obtaining the Canghua Sword signified Lu Yan's recognition!

No one knew how Ye Yuan had performed in the Nine Heavens Path. But Lu Yan's recognition was something everyone could see!

Lu Yan had been missing for over a hundred years; no one would care whether a dead man recognized Ye Yuan.

However, Lu Yan had another identity—he was the master of Xiao Jian, the current hall master of the Martial Hall!

The younger generation of Youyun Sect no longer knew of this connection, but Yao Qian, being a contemporary of Xiao Jian, naturally knew!

If Xiao Jian learned that Ye Yuan possessed the Canghua Sword, he would surely regard Ye Yuan with new eyes!

Even Ouyang Ming dared not provoke the hall master of the Martial Hall, let alone Yao Qian.

With this in mind, Yao Qian ignored Ye Yuan and said, "I am Yao Qian, an elder of the Alchemy Hall of Youyun Sect. Today, I act as a mediator, hoping that the Nanfeng and Su families will turn hostility into friendship. What do you all think?"

"This..." Nanfeng Yi showed a troubled expression upon hearing Yao Qian's words.

"What? Are my words useless?" Yao Qian's face darkened with displeasure.

Nanfeng Yi and the others felt a chill in their hearts and quickly said, "We dare not!"

"Good that you dare not! Although the sect does not interfere in worldly affairs, it does not wish to see such internal strife. You are all outstanding figures in the mortal world, and you should work together for the sect, not harm your own limbs!" Yao Qian said coldly.

Though knowing Yao Qian intended to exonerate the Su family, Nanfeng Yi was utterly unwilling but helpless.

Not to mention Yao Qian's esteemed status, his strength at the Huahai Realm alone was enough to annihilate everyone here. What could he do?

Nanfeng Yi also guessed that Yao Qian must have a close relationship with Ouyang Ming, which was why he helped the Su family. This was exactly what he had always feared, and now it had become reality.

If you strike at a snake but fail to kill it, the consequences will be endless!

Nan Fengyi gritted his teeth and was about to speak, but Ye Yuan spoke first. He inwardly cried out that it was bad, but it was already too late.

"Elder Yao truly has a silver tongue, hiding selfish motives under the guise of sect righteousness. Don't tell me you think everyone is blind and deaf?" Ye Yuan sneered.

Yao Qian snorted coldly and said, "You junior are extremely rude. Don't tell me you think I can't do anything to you? You stole the sect's alchemy formulas and spread them among the mortal world. Do you believe I can execute you right now?"

Ye Yuan laughed and said, "Fine! Elder Yao, go ahead and execute me quickly. Father, after I die, take the Canghua Sword to the Youyun Sect and let the sect's elders judge this matter! I think there is always a place in the world where reason prevails!"

"You!" Yao Qian was almost choked to death.

He could kill Ye Yuan, but he couldn't kill Ye Hang and Nan Fengyi too. If he did, it would greatly diminish the sect's prestige in the mortal world, and he couldn't bear that responsibility.

And as long as the Canghua Sword appeared in the sect, Xiao Jian would surely investigate the matter. Knowing that he had killed the last disciple of his master, how could Xiao Jian let him off?

He had only asked casually out of surprise when he saw the Canghua Sword earlier, but he didn't expect this kid to be so shrewd, immediately realizing that the Canghua Sword was extraordinary.

Ye Yuan's expression turned cold and he said, "The mortal world has its own rules! The Su family committed the offense of subordinates against superiors and plotted rebellion. If even such a crime can be wiped clean, who would dare to sit on the throne of the emperor?"

"Hmph! Do I need you to teach me how to do things?" Yao Qian sneered.

"Elder Yao, you misunderstand. I'm not teaching you how to do things; I'm just stating a fact to you. Wan's father and son, and the Su brothers, are dead for sure! Even if the Heavenly King himself came today, he couldn't save Wan's father and son, or the Su brothers!" Ye Yuan said coldly.

At these words, everyone was in an uproar.

A Liquid Realm second-layer cultivator saying such things in front of a Sea Transformation Realm cultivator—wasn't that ridiculous?

Of course, if they knew that Ye Yuan had once killed a Sea Transformation Realm cultivator, they probably wouldn't think so.

Ye Hang and Nan Fengyi both drew in a cold breath. Ye Yuan actually showed such disregard for a Sea Transformation Realm cultivator!

Ye Hang opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, he didn't speak.

Instead, Nan Fengyi couldn't help but say, "Brother Ye, Elder Yao is an elder of the upper sect, a Sea Transformation Realm cultivator. Don't be impulsive!"

Ye Yuan ignored him.

"Haha, ignorant brat! I'd like to see how you can kill them under my protection! If you can harm even a single hair on their heads, I'll immediately turn around and leave!"

Yao Qian felt that this was probably the funniest joke he had ever heard in his life.

"Fine, you said it. Then get ready to turn around and leave! Nine Sword Style!"

Ye Yuan launched his attack again, targeting Su Yubai directly!

"Hmph! This move again? It's not bad, but your strength is too weak!" Yao Qian sneered.

With a casual wave of his hand, the nine sword beams were instantly annihilated.

Seeing this, everyone drew in a cold breath. Such was the strength of a Sea Transformation Realm cultivator!

But before the crowd's shock had subsided, a sudden scream rang out. Everyone followed the sound and saw Su Yubai's chest burst open from back to front, blood gushing out!

The light in Su Yubai's eyes quickly faded. Even in death, he couldn't believe what had just happened.

He had been killed while under the protection of a Sea Transformation Realm cultivator!

Everyone looked in horror behind Su Yubai, where Ye Yuan stood proudly with his sword.

Yao Qian's face changed abruptly. He lightly struck the 'Ye Yuan' with a palm, and Ye Yuan was obliterated without any resistance.

"An avatar! I really underestimated you!" Yao Qian said through gritted teeth.