CHAPTER 697: CHAPTER 767: IDENTITY EXPOSED

Fang Yi is here, who will battle with me!

Fang Yi completely declared his identity, he is indeed Fang Yi, but in Martial Arts society, his reputation isn’t that prominent, perhaps known only within the Sky Sword Sect.

The "who will battle with me" from Fang Yi’s mouth thoroughly enraged the public.

"Fang Yi, don’t be too arrogant," someone in the crowd said, "throwing around big words, you really think we can’t handle you?"

Fang Yi coldly said, "If you want to fight, come out, don’t hide in the crowd like a coward!"

The atmosphere immediately grew solemn and quiet.

An old man from the Qingcheng Sect stepped forward, his eyes sharp, and said softly, "Young man, what grows full must wane; do not think too highly of yourself. If you are wrong, you are wrong, to make you kneel and apologize is already a great mercy."

Fang Yi sneered, "Sorry, there is gold beneath a man’s knees; I won’t kneel for no reason. Since you firmly believe I did it, I too firmly believe in my choice. If anyone thinks they are a hero, then let’s fight."

Fang Yi was resolute; he had killed Yang Chengji and admitted it, but being slandered for poisoning Hua Huiyue, Fang Yi couldn’t tolerate it, especially Zhou Hao, whom he had decided to execute.

Even when faced with universal condemnation, Fang Yi remained fearless; since he couldn’t clear things up with words, he would have to prove himself through action.

Fang Yi placed one hand on the Black Prison; his meaning was simple: if you want me to kneel and admit my mistake, let’s see your skills. If you lack the skills, then stay well-behaved.

Fang Yi’s uncompromising attitude naturally drew discontent. After the old man from Qingcheng Sect made his appearance, an old abbot from a temple came forward and said, "Young man, beware of arrogance and anger. Impulsiveness is the devil; don’t let yourself fall into an irredeemable situation."

A mature woman stepped forward and said, "Master, what you said isn’t right. Where is he being impulsive? He is merely defending himself."

The old monk glanced at Jin Yuzhi and said, "Amitabha, Sect Leader Jin, are you defending this demon?"

Demon... Such an accusatory label was placed on Fang Yi.

Jin Yuzhi slightly smiled and said, "Master you might have misunderstood. I’m not defending him; I’m simply restoring the facts. I believe he killed Yang Chengji, but I absolutely don’t believe that he poisoned Hua Huiyue."

The old monk said, "The old monk is all ears."

With a mysterious glint in her eyes, Jin Yuzhi said, "Just before, before Fang Yi killed Yang Chengji...I saw with my own eyes, Yang Chengji walked into this forest with Sect Leader Hua, and not just them, there was a third person who entered this forest as well..."

After saying this, Jin Yuzhi suddenly turned to look at Zhou Hao.

The whole place fell into an absolute silence. Yang Chengji and Hua Huiyue entered the forest together, but there was a third person. As for who this third person was...who Jin Yuzhi was looking at was indeed very clear and obvious.

Panic flashed across Zhou Hao’s face; then he tried to stay composed as he said, "Sect Leader Jin, please don’t accuse me without basis."

Jin Yuzhi chuckled and said, "I’m falsely accusing you? Then how do you explain when you falsely accused Fang Yi? You claim to seek revenge for your masters, yet here you are inciting others. What are your true intentions?"

Jin Yuzhi was eloquent, with just those words she cornered Zhou Hao tightly, it was even unexpected to Fang Yi that Jin Yuzhi, who seemed somewhat displeased with him, actually spoke in his defense; it was truly like seeing the sun rise from the west.

Zhou Hao was rendered speechless, sweat beaded on his forehead. In such cold winter weather, he was sweating, which showed how anxious he was, pushed to the edge of a cliff by Jin Yuzhi.

At that moment, the old man from Qingcheng Sect spoke again, "Sect Leader Jin, regardless of reason, Fang Yi killed a man which is wrong. I hope you discern right from wrong and stop making unreasonable arguments here."

Jin Yuzhi laughed and said, "Same saying, if he killed Yang Chengji, he must have had his reasons." She turned her head, looking at Fang Yi, "Am I right?"

Fang Yi smiled and said, "Thank you, Sect Leader Jin, for speaking in my defense."

The next moment, Fang Yi turned to the others and said, "Actually, I believe there’s no need to waste words here. Now that Sect Leader Hua has been poisoned, we just need to cure her poison. Then the whole matter will speak for itself. Do you all agree?"

Everyone couldn’t help but fall into deep thought.

Suddenly, someone from the crowd shouted, "But what if you run away?"

There are always people who suspect ulterior motives in others, but Fang Yi didn’t care and responded indifferently, "Don’t worry about me running away. What you should worry about is if someone else runs away."

Jin Yuzhi stepped forward again and said, "I will guarantee his presence. If he runs, you can come to find me."

The whole place fell silent.

As Jin Yuzhi was the Sect Leader of the Desire Sect, a major sect, and she had spoken such words, what else could they say?

However, at this moment, a loud voice rose.

"No, we must capture this man to set an example."

A middle-aged man stepped forward from the crowd, his hands behind his back, his face expressionless. Seeing this man appear, Fang Yi’s brow furrowed instantly, especially because of the old man next to the middle-aged man, which made Fang Yi’s heart sink.

Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch Ying Juekong, the father of Iron Fist Sect’s Sect Leader, Zhou Hai.

As soon as Ying Juekong appeared, Zhou Hao, who had been showing a panicked expression, immediately revealed a look of joy. With Ying Juekong’s arrival, the entire venue fell silent, people looking at him with various expressions such as quirkiness, curiosity, and confusion.

As the Martial Arts Alliance Hierarch with formidable skills, Ying Juekong looked at Fang Yi, making Fang Yi feel as if a mountain was pressing down on him, highly oppressive.

"You are Fang Yi, right? Today, you won’t be able to leave this place. Are you planning to die as an apology, or should I capture you myself and let you linger on?" Ying Juekong said lightly.

Jin Yuzhi stepped out and asked, "Hierarch Ying, what do you mean by this?"

Ying Juekong smiled and replied, "The Hierarch has his own reasons for doing this."

Jin Yuzhi said, "Let’s hear them?"

Ying Juekong said, "Lady Jin must surely know that the Iron Fist Sect has been destroyed."

"I know," Jin Yuzhi said. "Are you saying Fang Yi is related to the destruction of the Iron Fist Sect?"

"Exactly. He is indeed highly related to the destruction of the Iron Fist Sect," Ying Juekong affirmed.

As soon as Ying Juekong’s words came out, a commotion spread around.

The Iron Fist Sect was one of the six major sects of the Martial Arts world. The destruction of the Iron Fist Sect had spread throughout the Martial Arts world, and they were all wondering who had destroyed such a major sect.

Now that Ying Juekong had directly stated Fang Yi’s significant relation to the destruction of the Iron Fist Sect, it made everyone suspicious and even more curious about Fang Yi.

Old man Zhou Hai stepped forward, his eyes coldly on Fang Yi, his words carrying a murderous intent: "Fiend, return my son’s life to me."

As soon as Zhou Hai spoke, it again caused an uproar.

Who was Zhou Hai’s son? Wasn’t he the Sect Leader of the Iron Fist Sect? Wasn’t he a Heavenly Level master? Could it be... that Fang Yi had killed a Heavenly Level master?

Could it possibly be that this Fang Yi had destroyed the Iron Fist Sect?

If that was really the case, then that would be too...