CHAPTER 1477: CHAPTER 1477 EAST LAKE SWORD DISCUSSION (PART 2)

This woman was indeed the daughter of the Lord of Xiangyang, Guo Xiang.

This time, she didn’t come alone.

Standing beside her was a young man who looked like a scholar, with delicate features, wearing a feather crown, and a plain gray robe. The lighting highlighted his perfect profile, giving off an almost irresistible impression.

He was as graceful as jade, gentle and refined.

Compared to him, Guo Xiang was much more animated.

She held the young man’s arm and shouted excitedly, "Brother, you must stand up for me! Clearly, this person caused harm to Mount Heng, yet the people of Xiangyang are blaming me. Isn’t it infuriating?"

This young man was her elder brother, Guo Cunyi.

In this world, the population was too large.

If you only had one daughter, others would laugh at you.

Guo Jing couldn’t break the mold; he had a daughter, Guo Xiang, and two sons.

His eldest son, Guo Cunyi, had been studying at Chang’an Academy. He heard about the family’s troubles just a few days ago and hurried back.

He patted his sister’s head and whispered with a smile, "You girl, so unreasonable. He helped you escape from danger, and you’re still blaming him?"

Guo Cunyi scrutinized Long Fei, seeing his impressive demeanor and extraordinary aura, and was greatly impressed at first glance.

Although he was a student at Chang’an Academy, he mostly buried himself in books and knew little about outside affairs.

When Long Fei made a name for himself at Chang’an Academy, Guo Cunyi had not seen him.

He was studying the art of command under Sun Ce, the most renowned military strategists’ teacher at the Academy, known as the God of War in the current dynasty.

Military strategists differentiate between the art of generals and commanders.

The art of generals excels at leading charges.

The art of commanders excels at strategic planning.

Who was Sun Ce, and what age was he? Even Han Fang, the most prestigious veteran of the New Dynasty, was one of Sun Ce’s disciples.

When the northern prairie barbarians caused troubles in the south, it was Sun Ce who was stationed beside the Old Emperor.

In the command tent, personally directing the troops.

His most proud young disciple now was Guo Cunyi.

Guo Cunyi was not just someone who talked tactics on paper; he learned alongside his teachers at the Academy, and during breaks, he went to the borders for real-life experience.

He trained not only in this world but also visited other galaxies to broaden his horizons.

His cultivation level was not high, now only at the Core Formation Stage.

But his body was filled with strategy, and his eyes brimmed with wisdom.

Guo Xiang was immediately displeased, pouting and shouting, "Brother, I called you to stand up for me, not to bully me!"

Guo Cunyi laughed, "Look at your brother, only a Core Formation Stage cultivation level, hardly worth anything in front of others, right?"

"So what were you doing all these years at the Academy? Father never let you worry about anything, surely you weren’t just goofing around there?"

Guo Xiang had a very rich imagination.

"Yes, your brother is just a lazy fellow!"

Guo Cunyi laughed, turning her head to watch calmly by the lake, enjoying the spectacle.

In the middle of the lake, Elder Zhong Zhengyang of the Azure Woods Sect stepped on the water, approaching Long Fei.

On the surface, neither of them moved their hands, but the ripples underfoot continued to expand towards each other.

The insiders could clearly see that these ripples were extremely dangerous, seemingly like waves of sword qi attacking their opponent.

The two stood fifty meters apart, yet the fish and shrimp in between floated to the surface, killed by the ripples.

On the shore, the disciples of the Azure Woods Sect regarded Long Fei with disdain, thinking to themselves that this guy was too overconfident.

They initially thought that the leader of the Sharing Alliance might at least be an experienced master.

Who would have thought he would be just as young as them?

When their elder was making a name in Xiaoxiang, this guy was probably still in his mother’s womb!

The onlookers on both shores were even more excitedly pointing and commenting.

The crowd murmured, "So this Sharing Alliance leader is so young?"

"He’s deliberately challenging the major sects to gain false fame, right?"

"What use is this false fame, he might lose his life!"

"He probably didn’t expect the Azure Woods Sect to send Elder Zhong Zhengyang."

"I bet this guy can’t last three moves against Elder Zhong!"

"No need for three moves, I bet he can’t even withstand one."

"Why aren’t they fighting yet? It’s driving me crazy!"

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The crowd continued discussions, while Ma Tengfei on the pavilion anxiously watched the lake, silently praying for Zhong Zhengyang to win.

Although everyone thought Zhong Zhengyang would win, Ma Tengfei felt somewhat unnerved.

Because the young man on the lake appeared far too calm, as if he had something to rely on.

If he won, Ma Tengfei would have to go bankrupt and flee.

On the lake, bubbles began emerging from beneath the water between Long Fei and Zhong Zhengyang.

The sediment churned, turning the water surface around them for a thousand meters black.

Nearly half the lake seemed to boil.

Finally, a tremendous force burst forth with the spray, startling the cultivators around.

The water surged skyward, splashing up to ten meters high, raining down droplets back into the lake.

Long Fei and Zhong Zhengyang stood enveloped in a white-green light, untouched by water.

Zhong Zhengyang’s face bore a trace of surprise; he finally spoke coolly, "A young hero, indeed you single-handedly destroyed Mount Heng Sect, truly capable."

Long Fei chuckled lightly, "I wouldn’t dare claim that; before the senior, I am not worthy of being called a hero."

Zhong Zhengyang lectured with hands behind his back, "Since you call yourself a junior, allow this old man to presumptuously advise you. Don’t be too arrogant; a little opportunity isn’t enough to allow you to pridefully roam the martial world. Hard steel shatters easily; young men must be humble and cautious to laugh till the end!"

Long Fei laughed heartily, "Senior’s lesson is very true. I am normally quite humble and cautious. If not for your Azure Woods Sect’s rampant bullying, inciting public wrath and resentment, I wouldn’t have any interest in targeting you. If the senior has any justice left in his heart, heed my words. It’s still not too late to part from the Azure Woods Sect and follow me to achieve great deeds. Wouldn’t it be glorious to be remembered through the ages then?"

Zhong Zhengyang’s beard trembled; he hadn’t expected this young man to remain so arrogant after all that had been said.

He coldly exclaimed, "Our Azure Woods Sect has always adhered to the principle of representing heaven’s justice. When have we ever incited public resentment? What is your intention in maligning us without evidence here?"

Long Fei sighed, "It seems the senior has no plans to be reasonable. Look back at the villages surrounding Azure Woods Mountain. The wronged souls of these villagers linger, waiting to drag you executioners into hell. During the Qingming Festival, I will use blood from your Azure Woods Mountain as their sacrificial offering!"

His voice wasn’t loud, yet it spread widely in all directions.

There was a commotion among the crowd, some unaware of this matter, but others were already prepared on the lakeshore.

These were the villagers who had fled from those villages, along with their relatives and friends.

These people held up white cloths, writing in blood the four large characters, "A life for a life."

A woman lamented, "The Azure Woods Sect killed all three hundred sixty of our villagers. My son was only three years old! He knew nothing and was thrown into a well by the Azure Woods Sect disciple and killed!"

"Azure Woods Sect scoundrels, you will meet a terrible end!"

"Azure Woods Sect, your inhumanity will be punished!"

"I am a villager from Wa Guan Village. What is this scorched earth policy of the Azure Woods Sect, destroying all villages within fifty li?"

"Please help us villagers from the surrounding towns seek justice!"

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The voices of grievances, cries, and screams echoed across the entire surface of the lake.

The people of Bamboo City then understood the many wicked deeds of the Azure Woods Sect, joining in to curse fiercely at their disciples.

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