C428 Give Me One Night's Time!

A constant drizzle fell through the hole above, accompanied by the painful cries of Ye Fengchun echoing from within.

"Mr. Zhengyang, there really is a heavenly fire that punishes bad people! I want to be a good person from now on. Being burned is too scary..." Rice exclaimed, clutching her chest as she buried herself in Woo Zhengyang's embrace.

Woo Zhengyang chuckled silently. Only a child as innocent as Rice would believe his words. After all, everything seemed too coincidental.

Whether a heavenly fire that punishes wrongdoers exists, Woo Zhengyang wasn't sure. But he was certain that the flames just now were not heavenly fire; they were the Profound Heaven Fire.

Woo Zhengyang had no intention of wasting words on Ye Fengchun, but that didn't mean he would allow Ye Fengchun to act so arrogantly.

As he approached Ye Fengchun, a plan to deal with him was already quietly underway. If he couldn't use force, he would use a hidden treasure.

When Woo Zhengyang stepped back, the Ice Crystal Fire Hall was discreetly released, inching its way onto Ye Fengchun.

The flames just now were the Profound Heaven Fire, triggered by Bing'er and the others. Even without a spiritual energy pool, borrowing a bit of the Profound Heaven Fire was still possible.

Profound Heaven Fire isn't exactly celestial fire, but it's far more potent than ordinary flames. Just a tiny bit of it is enough to handle Ye Fengchun.

Anyone with a bit of sense would guess that all this has something to do with them. However, Woo Zhengyang isn't worried. He orchestrated everything to distance himself from it, ensuring that even if the Azure Sun Martial Mansion investigates, they won't find any reason to blame Woo Zhengyang or the folks from Great Leaf Village.

"Kid, you're going to die a horrible death!" Ye Fengchun shrieked as he returned, now wearing a fresh set of clothes. What he couldn't change was his hair, which had been singed and looked disgusting on his head.

"Don't worry about me. You're the one in a bad spot right now, looking like a complete fool!"

"You want to die! All of Great Leaf Village is asking for it. I was just toying with you before. Don't forget, with the power of Blue Jewel Village, we could easily make you the laughingstock of the Thousand-village Martial Competition, or even wipe out Great Leaf Village with a snap of our fingers!" Ye Fengchun ranted, losing control of his words.

"Is that so? Let's just wait and see!" Woo Zhengyang replied, then turned to Uncle Li and the Old Village Chief, saying, "Let's go. This fool is too nauseating, and watching him any longer might ruin our appetites."

At this moment, Sun Li was still in a state of disbelief.

After clashing with Woo Zhengyang so many times and losing every single time, Ye Fengchun was shocked to see Woo Zhengyang turn the situation around completely.

The Old Village Chief remained calm, though he seemed a bit worried. As Ye Fengchun pointed out, the gap between the two villages was significant. If Blue Jewel Village decided to target Great Leaf Village, the Thousand-village Martial Competition would be tough for them. Even afterward, Great Leaf Village would still face challenges from Blue Jewel Village.

"Old Chief, don't worry. I'll take responsibility for all the consequences," Woo Zhengyang assured him. With his past experiences, Woo Zhengyang understood the repercussions of his actions. However, he also knew that without his intervention, Great Leaf Village would continue to struggle, and Blue Jewel Village would eventually end the game, leaving no loose ends.

Given the circumstances, why not take a bold step? Woo Zhengyang believed he could protect Great Leaf Village. Despite his confidence, the Old Village Chief's expression didn't improve much. Woo Zhengyang was young, and even with some skills, he was no match for Blue Jewel Village.

But at this point, there was nothing more to say. The Old Village Chief led the people of Great Leaf Village away. Ye Fengchun, looking disheveled and frustrated, had no energy to stop them and soon left in a huff.

After Ye Fengchun's disruption, everyone lost interest in wandering around, even Rice seemed a bit disheartened, so they all left the town directly.

As they walked out of town, a dense forest with overlapping peaks appeared before them, marked by an ancient boundary stone that announced its name: Azure Sun Forest. This forest, whose origins are lost to time, spans several mountain ranges and has lent its name to both the town and the local martial mansion.

In front of Azure Sun Forest, visitors from many villages had already gathered. The community spirit was strong, and the light rain did nothing to dampen their enthusiasm. Friends and acquaintances from various villages chatted happily, and when new arrivals showed up, many would stand to greet them.

However, the people from Great Leaf Village were clearly not given the same welcome. Their arrival was ignored, as everyone knew the situation of Great Leaf Village—a place best avoided, with no need for friendly ties.

Of course, Great Leaf Village wasn't the only one facing exclusion; there were other villages in the same boat, forming their own circle, albeit a rather somber one.

Before long, news of what happened in town spread, causing a stir among the crowd. The people from Great Leaf Village had managed to embarrass Ye Fengchun so thoroughly—were they really going for broke?

Given the strength of Great Leaf Village, even if the fish dies, the net might still hold strong!

People were buzzing with discussions, and many even walked over to see who Woo Zhengyang was, amazed at his boldness. Villages that once had some connections with Great Leaf Village gradually started distancing themselves. Due to other reasons, they had offended some powerful villages, but they weren’t ready to stake the entire village's survival on it.

Everyone understood that after this incident, Great Leaf Village would likely become a target for many!

That night, the Old Village Chief gathered everyone from Great Leaf Village. His expression was conflicted, hesitating several times before finally making up his mind and saying, “For this year’s Thousand-village Martial Competition, we’ve decided to withdraw!”

Seeing the Old Village Chief’s anxious look after addressing everyone, Woo Zhengyang guessed they might be planning to protect the next generation by making other arrangements, and it seemed he was right.

“Grandpa, I know those jerks from Blue Jewel Village, and even the villages trying to curry favor with them, will come after us, but we’re not afraid,” Liu Dahu spoke up first.

“Exactly, since we’re already here, we might as well give it a shot,” Erdan added, his voice full of defiance.

“Kids, as long as we’re alive, there’s hope. Blue Jewel Village might act desperately this time, and we’re even considering relocating to another Martial Mansion,” said another elder from Great Leaf Village, who was also at the Inner Stage.

At this moment, Woo Zhengyang had no choice but to step in. When he confronted Ye Fengchun, Woo Zhengyang acted somewhat impulsively out of anger. Now, it was clear that this incident had a significant impact on Great Leaf Village, given the vast difference in strength between the two sides.

Woo Zhengyang understood that his promises might not hold much weight with the elders, but he still felt the need to make amends. Standing up, he simply said, "Give me one night!"

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