When I stopped licking, the lady panicked.

Faced with Zhang Yan's questioning, Lin Xuan simply crossed his arms, smiled calmly, and said, "He tried to kill me, but he failed."

"Nonsense! Our Heavenly Fire Palace is a prestigious and orthodox sect. Even if we really wanted to kill you, it was because you committed evil deeds first!" Zhang Yan retorted.

Upon hearing this, Lin Xuan laughed heartily and said, "What a fine example of starting with wrongdoing!"

"On that day, I was surrounded and killed by a group of assassins. Zhang Xuan and his junior sister pretended to save me, but actually tried to kill me. If I hadn't reacted in time, I would probably have lost my life long ago."

"When his ambush failed, he tried to kill me on the spot, using the martial art of your Heavenly Fire Palace, the Blazing Sword Technique!"

Hearing Lin Xuan's powerful and well-reasoned explanation, everyone's attention turned to Zhang Yan.

"Bullshit! My grandson Zhang Xuan is a disciple of a prestigious sect. How could he possibly ambush a spoiled brat like you from Qingzhou!" Zhang Yan cursed loudly.

People at the scene whispered among themselves, discussing the matter.

Some people think Zhang Yan is right. If the disciples of the Heavenly Fire Hall wanted to kill Lin Xuan, they could have just taken action directly without any pretense.

However, some people think that Zhang Xuan wanted to kill Lin Xuan without revealing that he was a disciple of the Heavenly Fire Hall, but Lin Xuan discovered him, so he had no choice but to use his martial arts.

For a time, there were many conflicting accounts of the truth behind the incident.

This left everyone present perplexed.

Whom should we believe?

Lin Xuan's statement was reasonable and well-founded, but Zhang Yan's speculation was also logical.

After hearing Zhang Yan's words, Lin Xuan laughed loudly and said, "You call me a纨绔 (wan ku, a spoiled brat) from Qingzhou? Then what is Yun Xiao, whom I defeated? A piece of trash who's even worse than a纨绔?"

"Insolence!" Yun Zhenting roared in fury, his powerful aura exploding instantly.

Zhang Yan glared at Lin Xuan with a sinister look and said, "Lin Xuan, you not only murdered my grandson but also slandered his innocence. Today, I will cut off your dog's head to appease my grandson's spirit in heaven!"

After speaking, Zhang Yan shattered the stone slab beneath his feet, and his formidable cultivation level erupted instantly.

It was actually a powerful expert at the Heavenly Profound Realm!

Lin Xuan was taken aback.

Yun Zhenting, a late-stage Earth Profound Realm expert, was already difficult enough to deal with. Unexpectedly, a Heaven Profound Realm expert has now appeared!

Even in a one-on-one fight, Lin Xuan was no match for a Heavenly Profound Realm expert, let alone when Zhang Yan and Yun Zhenting joined forces.

"Looks like I'll have to borrow Su Xin's Soul-Shaking Pestle." Lin Xuan muttered to himself as he reached into his storage pouch and touched the handle of the Soul-Shaking Pestle.

Such a soul-shaking weapon is something that only a soul cultivator can withstand, nor can it be controlled.

"Lin Xuan, prepare to die!"

Yun Zhenting leaped up, his body resembling an eagle soaring through the clouds, spreading his wings as he came.

"Today, I, the city lord, will act on behalf of Heaven and wipe out this scourge from Qingzhou City!"

This scene stunned the audience.

Yun Zhenting, the so-called impartial and law-abiding city lord of Qingzhou, actually bullied Lin Xuan, a junior, in full view of everyone.

That's so shameless!

"That damned old bastard, he's not even bothering to pretend anymore!" Xun Fu stomped his feet in anger. "It's a pity I'm not strong enough, otherwise I could definitely have helped Old Lin!"

He was getting anxious when he suddenly thought of Nalan Qinghan beside him.

Xun Fu's eyes darted around mischievously as he said, "Miss Nalan, you'd better help Old Lin! If Old Lin dies, your best friend will be a widow!"

Nalan Qinghan was speechless, as if he wanted to say something but then stopped.

If anyone else had attacked Lin Xuan, Nalan Qinghan might have helped them.

However, the one who attacked Lin Xuan at this moment was Yun Xiyue's father—Yun Zhenting!

Whether she makes a move or not, she will inevitably hurt Yun Xiyue.

Moreover, Nalan Qinghan had a little ulterior motive: as long as Lin Xuan died, the Reincarnation Blood Curse would no longer work.

Therefore, Nalan Qinghan was in a particularly conflicted situation at this moment. She did not want Yun Xiyue to become a widow, nor did she want to be bound by the Reincarnation Blood Curse.

"Hurry up! What are you hesitating for!" Xun Fu said urgently.

Frustrated and irritated by Xun Fu, Nalan Qinghan finally gritted his teeth, steeled his resolve, and rushed forward, shouting, "Uncle Yun, hold your hand!"

However, Yun Zhenting was already blinded by hatred at this moment, how could he let Lin Xuan go just because of Nalan Qinghan's words?

He had high hopes for Yun Xiao, but Yun Xiao was crippled by Lin Xuan. How could he not avenge Yun Xiao?

Therefore, even though he heard Nalan Qinghan's shouts, he pretended not to hear them and continued to attack Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan was somewhat surprised to hear Nalan Qinghan plead for him.

But this did not slow down Lin Xuan's movements. Just as Yun Zhenting's palm strike was about to hit Lin Xuan, Lin Xuan suddenly took out the Soul-Shaking Pestle and pounded it at Yun Zhenting, who was descending from the sky.

"A white-haired old fool, a gray-bearded old thief, how dare the waters of a ditch compete with the vast ocean!"

Lin Xuan laughed heartily, instantly filled with boundless pride and boundless ambition.

Sensing Lin Xuan's emotions, the Soul-Shaking Pestle instantly gathered a powerful force from its tail to its head, and then shot out.

Lawyer, bold, and intent on attacking!

boom!

A deafening roar followed, and the powerful impact engulfed Yun Zhenting's figure.

"What?!"

Yun Zhenting was shocked and immediately mobilized all his cultivation to defend himself, dodging at the fastest speed he had ever used.

The center of the target area suffers the most damage when deliberately bombarded. If hit, the consequences range from mild mental turmoil and madness to severe death.

Fortunately, Yun Zhenting dodged the attack from the very center.

However, the aftershocks from both sides still struck Yun Zhenting, shattering his robes.

The once respectable city lord of Qingzhou has now become a beggar dressed in tattered clothes, not only disheveled but also completely devoid of his former charisma.

"Lin Xuan!!"

Yun Zhenting roared hoarsely.

As the city lord of Qingzhou, his dignity was not to be offended, but Lin Xuan had made him lose face in public, which was worse than death for him.

How will he manage Qingzhou City in such a sorry state?

Thinking of this, Yun Zhenting became completely determined to kill.

Yun Zhenting gathered his hands together at his chest, and the surrounding wind instantly became turbulent.

Yun Zhenting's hair flew wildly, and his eyes shot out a terrifying light.

"Oh no, he's about to self-destruct with his blood!"

Su Xin was so shocked that her face turned pale. "Yun Zhenting not only wants to kill Lin Xuan, but he also wants everyone here to be buried with him!"

Upon hearing this, even Zhang Yan, who was furious about losing his grandson, was calmed down by Yun Zhenting's words.

Burning blood and self-destructing, this old man has gone mad!

If a late-stage Earth Profound Realm, near-Heaven Profound Realm expert were to choose to self-destruct by burning blood, seventy percent of the people at the Martial Arts Tournament would be killed!

"Lord Yun, calm down!" Zhang Yan shouted.

Not only him, but also Nalan Qinghan, Su Xin, Xun Fu, and others present were all trying to persuade Yun Zhenting to calm down.

However, Yun Zhenting ignored him, his face full of manic laughter.

"Hahaha! Lin Xuan, I'll kill you! I'll make sure you die a gruesome death!"