Chapter 356 - 273: Turmoil Within the Qianyu Sect, Nangong Weiyang in Peril (3)
As soon as Yu Cheng saw someone pleading on his behalf, he immediately said, "Exactly, Master, you wouldn’t know how arrogant the Beidou Bang people are. Just a few ordinary disciples, relying on the rising fame of Mo Jingzhou and Gu Zhan, completely dismissing our Qianyu Sect."
"I just went to their territory to grab people, didn’t cause much trouble. I just got too anxious and forgot to inform them, that’s all. What’s the big deal? They insist on holding me accountable and keep pressuring me with Gu Zhan,
Gu Zhan may be remarkable, but so what? Our Qianyu Sect wouldn’t fear him, would they? Those Beidou Bang disciples deserved to die, really think Gu Zhan is the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch, using a title to make me surrender, why should I?"
"You..."
Lian Nanfeng raised his hand intending to slap Yu Cheng, but couldn’t bring himself to do it in this situation. All the major sects were present. He took a deep breath and restrained his anger, saying, "Our Qianyu Sect does not fear Gu Zhan, but who doesn’t know Gu Zhan is a domineering person? You publicly killed his people, and you think he won’t seek retribution?"
Yu Cheng replied indifferently, "At worst, I can apologize to him. What else does he want?"
"Easy for you to say," Lian Nanfeng said angrily. "If Mo Jingzhou were in power, this would be easier to resolve. You’re in your thirties claiming to be young, while Gu Zhan is barely twenty. Who is more hot-headed between you two?
Gu Zhan would fight fiercely over a word from a Danyang Sect Elder; you think killing his people will easily be forgotten?"
"What else does he want," said Yu Cheng, "Is he really going to wage war on us over a few insignificant members? No matter how arrogant Gu Zhan is, he has to consider the strength of Beidou Bang, right?"
Lian Nanfeng said quietly, "Indeed, he wouldn’t dare to start a war with us, but do you know the current situation?"
As he spoke, Lian Nanfeng pointed to Nangong Weiyang bound on the high platform and said, "If Gu Zhan makes trouble now, what then? In our Qianyu Sect, there are many who don’t want Nangong Weiyang dead, do you understand? Nangong Weiyang must die today. Do you understand? No mistakes can happen, do you understand?"
Yu Cheng lowered his head, staying silent,
The leaders of Qianyu Sect standing nearby also remained silent; they were Lian Nanfeng’s confidants and naturally understood the meaning behind his words.
An Elder spoke quietly, "Grand Elder, let’s plan like this: if Gu Zhan causes trouble today, we’ll have Yu Cheng apologize and offer more compensation to Beidou Bang. Gu Zhan may be arrogant, but he isn’t crazy; he won’t truly fight to the end for a few ordinary disciples."
Yu Cheng quickly added, "Exactly, Master. It’s just killing some ordinary disciples, offering Gu Zhan more money should suffice. Would he really refuse an apology when we present him a way out? Our Qianyu Sect isn’t weak; if we offer him a way down, would he not take it?"
Lian Nanfeng glared at Yu Cheng, took a deep breath, and said, "Right now, we have no other choice." Then he looked at Yu Cheng and said, "You make it sound simple. Do you really think someone like Gu Zhan can be placated with mere silver coins? His pride isn’t as cheap as you think!"
Yu Cheng muttered, "At worst, I’ll compensate..."
"Can you afford it?" Lian Nanfeng scolded. "Do you know that your actions will require resources equivalent to cultivating five or six Great Cultivators just to make it right?"
Yu Cheng’s expression changed, saying, "It couldn’t be that much, I only killed a few Beidou Bang ordinary disciples..."
"Enough," an Elder interjected as he saw Yu Cheng was further inflaming Lian Nanfeng’s anger, "Yu Cheng, you’ve always been focused on cultivation, lacking worldly sophistication; just remember to apologize sincerely later."
Yu Cheng pouted, nodded reluctantly, and prepared to say something else.
Immediately, the Elder grabbed Yu Cheng, preventing him from speaking, then turned to Lian Nanfeng and said, "Grand Elder, representatives from the Golden Crow Sword Sect and Medicine King Valley have arrived, you should go greet them, I’ll take Yu Cheng away."
With that, the Elder forcefully pulled Yu Cheng along.
When they reached a quiet corner, Yu Cheng, still resentful, said, "Uncle, is my Master being reasonable? Gu Zhan may have some skill, but would our Qianyu Sect be afraid of him?"
The Elder looked at Yu Cheng with a sigh, his gaze drifting to Nangong Weiyang on the high platform, reflecting thoughtfully.
Yu Cheng is indeed quite a talented prodigy,
Yet, comparing to Nangong Weiyang, he falls short in every aspect.
In terms of Martial Arts talent, there’s a significant gap between the two,
Nangong Weiyang was delayed for many years due to early life restrictions, missing the optimal cultivation period, now with a crippled leg, yet still managed to become a top-tier prodigy.
While Yu Cheng enjoyed the best resources from a young age, he is far from reaching Nangong Weiyang’s level.
Setting aside Martial Arts talent and comparing worldly wisdom, Yu Cheng, at over thirty, remains viewed as a young disciple by most, whereas Nangong Weiyang has established an authority not weaker than the older generation, becoming renowned in the Martial World, despite a not-so-good reputation, has plenty of friends.
Comparing all aspects,
Nangong Weiyang stands out as unparalleled within the Qianyu Sect.
Upon considering all this,
The Elder couldn’t help but sigh,
If not for differing paths and opposing political views,
Nangong Weiyang would indisputably be the Sect Leader’s successor, yet now forced to be a mortal enemy.