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"You're seeking death..."
The flames of anger nearly erupted from his eyes. Ruo Qiu, upon hearing Ye Huan's cold mockery, looked as if he wanted to devour him alive. His gritted teeth made anyone watching feel that he would strike at Ye Huan any moment. Yet, strangely, despite holding a folding fan in his hand, Ruo Qiu hesitated to attack Ye Huan, which surprised everyone present.
'As far as I know, the folding fan in Ruo Qiu's hand may not be a top-tier treasure, but it is more than sufficient for attacking an opponent. Why...'
Fixated on the tense standoff between Ruo Qiu and Ye Huan, Jin Ling understood that Ruo Qiu was undoubtedly a vengeful and cunning individual. Thus, witnessing this scene left her puzzled as to why Ruo Qiu had not launched an attack on Ye Huan. As time passed and Ruo Qiu remained in front of Ye Huan without making a move, Jin Ling shifted her gaze from Ruo Qiu to behind Ye Huan. Only then did she realize Ruo Qiu's hesitation was due to the 'Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation' that Ye Huan had just mentioned!
Speaking of the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation, neither Ye Huan nor those unfamiliar with it, like Song Zhong from the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, could ascertain whether it could reach beyond the Yuxu Palace. It was precisely this uncertainty that made Ruo Qiu wary after hearing Ye Huan's words. If it weren't for this concern, he would have likely attacked Ye Huan by now instead of remaining in this stalemate.
Understanding Ruo Qiu's apprehension, Jin Ling honestly did not believe that a Guardian Formation from Yuxu Palace could extend its reach beyond its own boundaries. However, when she saw the confident expression on Ye Huan's face, even she felt a twinge of fear regarding the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation. Moreover, she vaguely sensed that her deal with Ye Huan might change due to the emergence of this formation. To avoid getting caught up in it all, she instinctively looked toward Song Zhong for help. After all, although Song Zhong was merely the nominal leader of the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, he seemed the most suitable person to step in under these circumstances.
"Ahem, Ruo Qiu, you cannot act recklessly in Yuxu Palace. We are here to see what has happened, not to cause trouble."
Noticing Jin Ling's gaze, Song Zhong had also been worried about whether the conflict between Ruo Qiu and Ye Huan would drag the rest of them into chaos. Thus, after clearing his throat, he took on the role of peacemaker and even reprimanded Ruo Qiu. As for why he didn't address Ye Huan directly—given the presence of the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation—Song Zhong knew he lacked the courage to speak up for Ruo Qiu.
"Song Zhong, this is none of your business!"
Ignoring Song Zhong standing beside Jin Ling, Ruo Qiu seemed to have never regarded him highly. He spoke without leaving any room for courtesy. This only served to infuriate Song Zhong further; a shadow flickered across his narrow eyes as he glared at Ruo Qiu.
"Hahaha! Who would have thought that even the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors are not so united? If I remember correctly, you all seemed quite united when I presented gifts to Jin Ling!"
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Ye Huan's mouth as he observed the expressions of those around him. The situation was becoming increasingly interesting. Just from the way everyone was positioned, Ye Huan noticed that the Heavenly Dragon Gate Protectors seemed to be divided into two factions. One faction was led by Jin Ling, which included Mighty Bull and Song Zhong, while the other faction stood firmly behind Ruo Qiu, even including Wang Huai, whom Ye Huan had previously found somewhat displeasing.
What Ye Huan might not know was that among the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors, Song Zhong, there wasn't as much division as he imagined. In the past, they had maintained a neutral stance towards each other. However, after Ghost Blade was killed by him, things began to change slightly. Take Jin Ling and the others for instance; Jin Ling harbored ulterior motives and found it difficult to integrate into the group of Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors. Mighty Bull had previously been on good terms with Ghost Blade, and after Ghost Blade's demise, he simply latched onto Jin Ling for support. As for Song Zhong, he was just the kind of person everyone disliked; his alignment with Jin Ling was purely coincidental.
On the other hand, those who rallied behind Ruo Qiu were perhaps the ones who truly shared a bond among the Heavenly Dragon Sect's Ten Protectors. They might not openly acknowledge their camaraderie in daily life, but when one of them faced trouble—like now—they would come together. Even Song Zhong dared not provoke this group lightly; otherwise, Ruo Qiu could easily dismiss him with a simple remark about how he had no business there.
"Hmph, Ye Huan, don't be so arrogant. Even if the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation appears in Yuxu Palace, I believe it won't pose a threat to us outside Yuxu Palace," Ruo Qiu coldly remarked as he cast a glance at Ye Huan and Jin Ling. He knew that while his relationship with Jin Ling wasn't particularly strong, in this situation, it made sense to direct his hostility towards Ye Huan. This showed that Ruo Qiu wasn’t foolish; he understood that targeting someone opposed to the Heavenly Dragon Sect was a strategic move.
"Arrogant? Why shouldn't I be? If it weren't for Jin Ling's sake, do you really think I wouldn't obliterate you in an instant?" Ye Huan replied without blinking an eye. His words were undoubtedly provocative; he was betting that Ruo Qiu and his group wouldn’t dare to act against him at such a critical moment when the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation was about to reappear in Yuxu Palace. However, what Ye Huan didn’t expect was that as soon as he finished speaking, all the Heavenly Dragon Gate Protectors present—except for Jin Ling and Ruo Qiu—turned their gazes toward Jin Ling with looks of sudden realization.
Misunderstandings often arise like this. When Ye Huan presented a gift to Jin Ling, all the Heavenly Dragon Gate Protectors assumed that Jin Ling had used her charm on Ye Huan. Now that Ye Huan spoke up like this, they became even more convinced of their theory. Coupled with the fact that after the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation opened, Ye Huan had indeed refrained from attacking them while maintaining an exceptionally arrogant demeanor, they believed that not only could the Eight Gates of Immortal Trapping Formation target them but that Jin Ling must have played a role in it as well. The thought sent chills down their spines; even Ruo Qiu’s expression shifted dramatically as his face flickered between uncertainty and anger.
"Ruo Qiu, I think it's best if you don’t engage with Ye Huan any further. We should leave this place first!"
Song Zhong had somehow appeared beside Ruo Qiu and whispered this advice into his ear. Whether intentional or not, his voice carried clearly enough for everyone present to hear…
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