Chapter 1407: Chapter 1408: Tear Off the Mask (3)
"Sect Leader, Chiang Yu absolutely has no intention of seizing power. It’s just that Miss An’s identity is special, if anything happens to her in Xuanqing Sect, neither you nor I can bear that responsibility!"
Long Zaitian sneered coldly, "Mr. Chiang, are you indirectly threatening me now? The Eighteen Golden Figures are the most important treasures of Xuanqing Sect, and absolutely cannot be used without permission! This time, we’ve already made an exception for your and Miss An’s wager, Mr. Chiang, you should know when to stop!"
"So what do you plan to do, Sect Leader? Are you really going to watch Miss An get shot to death by random arrows?" Chiang Yu was furious inside, seeing Long Zaitian leisurely, it was clear he wanted to force An Yiqing into a corner!
At this moment, An Zhifeng and Zhang Yufeng, noticing the situation was unfavorable, quickly rushed to An Yiqing’s side, enclosing her in a circle. As arrows shot from all directions, their expressions remained unchanged, swiftly taking off their jackets and deftly deflecting the incoming arrows.
In an instant, it seemed as if a protective barrier had formed around An Yiqing, the arrows couldn’t penetrate at all, all halted outside An Zhifeng and the others’ defense layer.
Long Zaitian narrowed his eyes observing An Zhifeng and the others’ clean and swift actions, his gaze obscure and uncertain. He sneered coldly and sarcastically at Chiang Yu, "I wonder what exactly Military Advisor Chiang is worried about, Miss An’s subordinates seem so skilled they don’t need our help. But I’m rather puzzled, just what benefits did Miss An offer you, advisor, to make you defy orders and oppose me!"
"Sect Leader, everything I did today was for Xuanqing Sect. An Yiqing is the cherished jewel of Xuandu City An Family; if anything truly happens to her in our Xuanqing Sect, do you think we can absolve ourselves?"
Long Zaitian looked at Chiang Yu disdainfully, "So in Military Advisor Chiang’s mind, our Xuanqing Sect is merely a rabble. Since ancient times, victory and defeat is common in the military; Miss An has already signed the wager agreement before, life and death are fated, we absolutely won’t blame Xuanqing Sect. Why is no one else worried, but Military Advisor Chiang is so anxious? Are you afraid if Miss An meets with an accident, no one will take you away from Xuanqing Sect? Military Advisor Chiang, your intentions are too apparent!"
Chiang Yu’s face darkened, a bad premonition growing stronger inside him. He even vaguely sensed that this accident might not just be an accident.
"Sect Leader, your words are somewhat biased! Ten years ago Chiang Yu, entrusted by the Old Sect Leader joined Xuanqing Sect as an advisor. At that time, Chiang Yu made a promise, as long as he’s alive, Xuanqing Sect won’t fall! Sect Leader, your words are too hurtful, Chiang Yu’s loyalty to Xuanqing Sect over the years is evident to all, even now he’s forced to wager with Miss An! Sect Leader, can’t you see what I’m doing?!"
On the training field, An Zhifeng and Zhang Yufeng swiftly intercepted the arrows outside, An Yiqing stood quietly in the protective circle, looking coldly towards the stands.
At this moment, the stands were silent, Xuanqing Sect’s core high members sat breathless, motionless, watching the nerve-wracking scene before them. Everyone knew Long Zaitian and Chiang Yu had been at odds for years; since Long Zaitian became the head of Xuanqing Sect, he’s viewed Chiang Yu as a thorn in his flesh. Unexpectedly, this stalemate finally broke today, their masks completely off!
Everyone held their breaths waiting for what kind of clash would occur between Xuanqing Sect’s leader and advisor.
However, these are just thoughts of Xuanqing Sect’s core members; in the hearts of the Xuanqing Sect’s aides, dissatisfaction with Long Zaitian’s actions has already arisen.