On this night, the conflict between Lu Chen and Xue Ying had come without warning. Furthermore, the intensity of the conflict had exceeded everyone's expectations. In almost an instant, the two most capable subordinates of Supreme Lord Tian Lan, who were also the most likely to inherit his legacy, had shed all pretenses of cordiality and directly confronted each other.
Of course, although the situation had become unusually tense, if one were to trace back to the source, the biggest reason for the situation to escalate was because Lu Chen had unceremoniously pointed out Xue Ying. Furthermore, he had done so in front of so many people, most of whom were Fuyunji's subordinates.
Faced with Lu Chen's accusation, Xue Ying could not back down at all. She could only retaliate.
In fact, the conflict had been manageable at the beginning. However, Lu Chen seemed determined to blow things up tonight. Especially after he had said that "heart-wrenching" sentence about whether or not Xue Ying was qualified, the situation had completely gone out of control.
Xue Ying's abilities were extremely strong. Regardless of whether it was in terms of cultivation or in leading a large organization like the Floating Clouds Division, she had always proven herself to be an outstanding leader. She had always been publicly acknowledged as the second most powerful person under True Lord Tian Lan. However … everyone in the world knew one fact: Although Supreme Lord Tian Lan was talented and bold, and his name shook the world, he had never accepted a disciple.
Xue Ying was Supreme Lord Tian Lan's subordinate. She was his right-hand man and his trusted aide!
However, she was not a disciple of Supreme Lord Tian Lan.
Lu Chen was only a latecomer. However, Lu Chen was a disciple who had held a disciple ceremony and was personally acknowledged by Supreme Lord Tian Lan. He was known by all of Zhenxianmeng, and even the whole world, as the person who would inherit Supreme Lord Tian Lan's legacy in the future.
This was a difference in status.
This was a completely different fate!
It seemed rather cruel.
…
"Do you have the right?"
Under the night sky, a deathly stillness enveloped the front of the house. Although there was no sound, Lu Chen's mocking and straightforward words still seemed to reverberate in this place, like a whip, fiercely lashing at Xue Ying's face.
Xue Ying did not have the right to call Lu Chen 'Junior Brother Lu'. No matter how old she was in Fuyunji and how powerful she was, she was still not True Lord Tian Lan's disciple and successor.
She was just a subordinate, she was just an outsider!
In the past, Lu Chen didn't express any objection or disdain towards this form of address. This wasn't a big deal, but now, it seemed like he was going to bring this matter up in front of everyone tonight and slap Blood Warbler in the face.
He succeeded.
At that moment, Blood Warbler was speechless, and the surrounding people held their breaths in silence. Even those who were the most loyal to Blood Warbler in Fuyunji stood in place and did not move.
Everyone knew that although Lu Chen was despicable, and although his words were so straightforward and hurtful, his words were not wrong.
Amidst the cold silence, a man slowly walked out from an inconspicuous corner behind the crowd. He looked at the man and woman standing in the center of the field from afar. It was He Yi.
Lu Chen's words just now seemed to echo in his heart and mind, reminding him that he had once been in the same awkward situation as Blood Warbler today. He was clearly only one step away, and if that high and mighty lord agreed to take him in as a disciple, then everything would be different.
At that moment, He Yi suddenly felt that he was very similar to Blood Warbler. They had both done their utmost to serve True Lord Tian Lan, and they had both risked their lives for him. They were both so outstanding that most people recognized them, and they were only one step away from the peak in their hearts.
Just that one step was like the difference between heaven and earth!
He Yi's gaze was a little dark and uncertain. He let out a soft sigh and seemed to have thought of something. The corners of his mouth slightly curled up, as if he was secretly happy and pleased with his choice.
… …
In front of the house, Blood Warbler naturally did not know that there was a person called He Yi who actually appreciated her in his heart. Of course, even if she knew, she would not feel any gratitude towards him. It was more likely that she would snort disdainfully.
She was a proud woman. In order to prove her excellence, she had worked very hard all these years. She had done her best, and the results were also pretty much the best, except for the fact that she had not been able to catch that hateful Elder Ghost.
Also, except for the Lord whom she had followed loyally for many years. Although he had given her power, fame, and a position that everyone admired, he had never taken her in as his disciple.
She had once thought that everything would come naturally, and that this was just a test from the Lord True Lord. Or perhaps there was something that she had not done well enough. After all, a god-like figure like True Lord Tian Lan had such a vast and magnificent foundation. If she wanted to become his successor, she would definitely have to be even more outstanding.
That was why Blood Warbler had never complained. She had only worked hard to make herself more outstanding, so that she could build his empire for him. Until one day, a person called Lu Chen appeared and became his disciple.
And now, this Lu Chen, who had snatched away all of her hopes, had coldly asked her this question in front of her.
"Do you have the qualifications?"
This was the sharpest knife that Blood Warbler had ever heard or seen in her life!
When it pierced into her chest, that kind of pain felt as if all the decades of suppression had been triggered in an instant, and then exploded out, wanting to tear her entire body apart, throwing everything that she had once treasured onto the ground and trampling on it. It made her wish she was dead, and made her wish she was dead.
It turned out that all these years had been for naught …
Her face was deathly pale, and her lips were trembling slightly. She stared fixedly at Lu Chen. If looks could kill, then Lu Chen would definitely have died a hundred times.
Unfortunately, he could not.
She slowly raised her hand and pointed at Lu Chen. Word by word, it was as if all the anger in her body was gathered in that one word. "You, actually, dare, like, this …"
Even now, Lu Chen still had no intention of backing down. He looked coldly at this extremely angry woman and said, "Today's matter is not your chance. Don't even think of using this against me or my people."
After saying this, he turned and walked down the stone steps. Under everyone's gaze, he walked all the way to the side of Old Ma and Black Dog. Then, he swept his gaze across the faces of the people surrounding him.
His gaze was a little cold, and there was a hint of provocation in it. However, the people opposite him all avoided his gaze. After a moment of stalemate, they slowly retreated into the darkness.
Standing in front of the house, Blood Warbler's face became even paler.
Atsu moved his head to Lu Chen's side and rubbed against his leg. Old Ma's expression was still solemn, but it could be seen that he was relieved. However, when he walked to Lu Chen's side, he hesitated for a moment and said in a low voice, "It's not worth it for you to shed all pretense of cordiality like this …"
Lu Chen did not look at him. He just turned around and said lightly, "After so many years, I only have you as my subordinate. Although you're useless, I can't just let you be harmed by others."
Old Ma looked at him for a while, then nodded and smiled. Then, he puffed out his chest and followed behind Lu Chen. Together with the majestic and grimacing Atsu, they once again walked towards the house.
Blood Warbler was still standing there, but this time, Lu Chen did not even look at her. He just walked past her and strode into the house that was filled with the thick smell of blood.
Only Blood Warbler was left. Under the strange gazes of the crowd, she stood alone at the door.
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