C400 Martial King Attacks Low(2)

His message was clear: don't mess with me, or else, face the consequences!

A teenager daring to threaten a Martial King expert was a rare sight. Even if this person was the notorious Woo Zhengyang, it still felt surreal to many.

“Youthful arrogance, impressive. But unfortunately, I've seen many with such bravado in my life, and now they’re nothing but dust…”

The Martial King expert mused, then shifted his tone: “Come with me, and the Profound Heaven Sect will remain unharmed. You will become the next Martial King!”

“Even if I don’t go with you, I’ll still become a Martial King, a Martial Emperor, and perhaps even more!”

Woo Zhengyang didn’t look back. He trusted the expert’s promise, but he believed even more in himself. Once his secret, beyond the No Life Sword, was discovered, he knew the expert wouldn’t hesitate to act against him.

This time, people weren’t too surprised by Woo Zhengyang’s words. While the Martial Emperor was a legendary figure to many, Woo Zhengyang’s audacious nature made such ambitions seem fitting. Claiming he’d become a Martial Emperor was just bold talk, not enough to offend anyone, unlike directly threatening a Martial King.

“I believe you’re strong and confident enough to be here. But do you think your strength is enough to protect everyone in the Profound Heaven Sect from me? Your presence shows you value loyalty and righteousness. I trust you’ll make the right choice.”

The expert at Martial King spoke with a calm demeanor, but the threat in his words was unmistakable. No one could be sure just how powerful Woo Zhengyang truly was. He had already ignored one Martial King expert and then proceeded to threaten another, leaving many to wonder what other tricks he might have up his sleeve.

The Martial King expert couldn't be certain he could easily take down Woo Zhengyang, so he resorted to using the Profound Heaven Sect as leverage.

"A dignified Martial King expert, and yet you resort to using others to threaten me?"

This time, Woo Zhengyang finally turned around, his gaze mocking as he looked at the Martial King expert.

"Skill and tactics are not always related. I don't like using tactics, but sometimes, there's no choice," the Martial King expert replied, his experience and composure evident, showing no anger at Woo Zhengyang's mockery.

"Is that so? That's exactly what I wanted to say."

With a light laugh, Woo Zhengyang continued, "Do you know where I've been these past few days? Liao Qinghua!"

The first part was a question, the second a statement. Despite being on opposing sides, Woo Zhengyang's acknowledgment of Liao Qinghua as a senior was fitting. However, no one was focused on that now. The fact that Woo Zhengyang directly mentioned Liao Qinghua's name with such certainty was what truly captured everyone's attention.

Liao Qinghua chose silence in response to Woo Zhengyang's question, neither confirming nor denying anything.

Unfazed, Woo Zhengyang continued, "In the past few days, I visited the Fallen Sun Country! The three sects there are no more!"

His words caused an uproar among the crowd. The three sects of the Fallen Sun Country had been wiped out!

After witnessing that battle, no one doubted Woo Zhengyang's ability to single-handedly eliminate the three sects. However, they hadn't expected him to act so decisively, especially with the Profound Heaven Sect still under scrutiny. Yet, he went ahead and destroyed the three sects of the Fallen Sun Country.

This alone could give the Heavenly Martial Sect a reason to summon Woo Zhengyang for questioning. Given his current prominence, one could only imagine what might happen during such an inquiry. Tossing aside a sword or revealing some personal secrets would be minor issues. There's even the possibility of a sudden relapse of an old ailment, leading to an untimely death within the Heavenly Martial Sect. Such incidents have been common throughout history.

By revealing this, Woo Zhengyang wasn't giving the Heavenly Martial Sect a reason to target him; he was making a statement! Liao Qinghua had tried to use the Profound Heaven Sect to threaten him, but Woo Zhengyang was showing that he could equally pose a threat to the Heavenly Martial Sect!

Considering Woo Zhengyang's earlier warning to Liao Qinghua not to underestimate him again, Woo Zhengyang's confidence was even more formidable than Liao Qinghua's.

The older man and the younger one stood just a few dozen yards apart, locked in a silent stare. Even as Nie Fengyu and others emerged from the Profound Heaven Sect, neither of them broke their gaze.

When Liao Qinghua heard that Woo Zhengyang had already wiped out the three sects of the Fallen Sun Country, a flicker of emotion finally crossed his usually calm eyes. He understood Woo Zhengyang's message: today, he could destroy the Profound Heaven Sect, and tomorrow, he might do the same to the Heavenly Martial Sect, whether that tomorrow was soon or years away.

Unless, of course, he could stop Woo Zhengyang right now. But Woo Zhengyang was betting on that very uncertainty. One was in the prime of youth, with unparalleled combat prowess. The other was in the twilight of his years, a Martial King unsure if he could advance any further.

In terms of potential, everyone knew Woo Zhengyang had a limitless future. Even when considering current strength, no one could confidently say Liao Qinghua would have the upper hand. His opponent was the maverick Woo Zhengyang, who had repeatedly defied the odds and emerged victorious from impossible situations.

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