ttznovel Chapter 456: Sword Dance?
Chapter 456: Sword Dance?
"Hm?"
Hearing Bai Yichen’s words, everyone in the pavilion turned their gazes toward Li Yun.
To be honest, if Bai Yichen had not mentioned him again, many of them might have almost forgotten that Li Yun was even present.
After all, Li Yun’s cultivation was only at the 6th level of the Essence Qi Realm, while even the weakest among the others had reached the 5th or 6th level of the Mortal Core Realm. Under normal circumstances, no one would lower themselves to challenge an Essence Qi Realm cultivator, so it was only natural that they had ignored him.
However, Bai Yichen’s words immediately made many people reveal playful expressions.
Jian Wuchen’s face, on the other hand, became extremely ugly.
"Bai Yichen, do not go too far."
He suddenly stood up and shouted coldly, "You actually want a cultivator to perform a sword dance for everyone in public. I truly cannot believe you even thought of such a thing."
If Bai Yichen had asked Li Yun to step out and fight like the other cultivators, that would have been normal. However, asking him to perform a sword dance alone was clearly meant as humiliation.
Was he treating Li Yun like a servant brought out to entertain guests?
For any cultivator, such a request would be a disgrace that could not be endured. This was even more true for Li Yun, who had just taken first place in the Outer Sect assessment.
"Why should I not think of it? I find the idea rather good."
As soon as Jian Wuchen finished speaking, a red-robed young man sitting near Bai Yichen smiled playfully and spoke in a light tone. "An Essence Qi Realm cultivator cannot find a suitable opponent here anyway. Instead of letting him sit there doing nothing, why not let him perform a sword dance? It can also be considered a display of his ability. Is that not a wonderful idea?"
"That is right. I also think this idea is quite good. Kid, being able to perform a sword dance before Senior Sister Lan Yue is a blessing you must have accumulated over several lifetimes. Why are you not hurrying to seize this chance?"
"Exactly. If you miss such an opportunity, you will never encounter it again."
The red-robed young man’s words immediately caused a chain reaction. Many people began speaking with mocking tones, and their gazes toward Li Yun were filled with amusement and schadenfreude.
"Damn it."
Jian Wuchen’s expression became even more unsightly.
When he looked at Li Yun, shame and guilt appeared in his eyes.
He had strongly invited Li Yun to attend the Moon Orchid Tea Gathering because he had originally hoped that Li Yun could attract Senior Sister Lan Yue’s attention and perhaps enter the Moon Orchid Society. He had not expected matters to turn out like this. Instead of helping Li Yun, he had placed him in such an awkward and humiliating situation.
If Li Yun agreed to perform the sword dance, it would undoubtedly become a massive humiliation. From that day onward, he would become a laughingstock throughout the Heavenly Sword Sect and would likely find it difficult to raise his head before others.
However, if he refused, he might offend Lan Yue and the others, which would also not be a good outcome.
Seeing Jian Wuchen’s ugly expression, Bai Yichen and the red-robed young man exchanged glances. At the same time, cold smiles appeared on their faces.
This situation had been deliberately arranged by the two of them. Their purpose was to make Li Yun suffer a heavy setback, lose all face, and become unable to establish himself within the Heavenly Sword Sect.
"A sword dance?"
At that moment, Li Yun finally spoke.
His expression remained indifferent as he said calmly, "I only know that swords are used to kill enemies and defeat opponents. I never knew they could also be used to entertain others. Today, I have truly learned something new."
"Hm?"
Bai Yichen’s expression stiffened.
The red-robed young man also revealed a look of disbelief.
He refused?
Li Yun had actually refused in front of Lan Yue and so many Inner Sect experts. More importantly, he had refused so cleanly that he left them no face at all.
"Presumptuous."
The red-robed young man’s expression changed as he shouted sharply, "How dare you speak like that at the Moon Orchid Tea Gathering? Brother Bai was indeed correct. You brat do not have the slightest respect for Senior Sister Lan Yue."
"Correct. A mere Outer Sect Disciple dares to act so insolently before Senior Sister Lan Yue. You are truly courting death."
"Do you think that just because you achieved a little result in the Outer Sect assessment, you can act so arrogant and overbearing before Senior Sister Lan Yue? You truly do not know the height of the heavens or the depth of the earth."
As soon as the red-robed young man finished speaking, the cultivators inside the pavilion began shouting angrily one after another.
"All of you, shut up."
Seeing that the accusations were becoming louder and louder, Lan Yue, who had been seated at the center of the pavilion, suddenly gave a cold snort.
That cold snort instantly silenced the entire scene.
"Since he is unwilling, what does it look like for all of you to force him like this?"
Lan Yue stood up slowly. Cold light shone in her beautiful eyes as she swept her gaze across everyone present. Her gaze lingered especially long on the red-robed young man.
"Furthermore, asking a talented genius disciple to perform a sword dance for your amusement is clearly a malicious humiliation. I would like to know what your intentions are. Are you trying to ruin the reputation of my Moon Orchid Society?"
"This..."
Everyone’s expression changed at once, and the red-robed young man’s face became especially ugly.
There was no doubt that Lan Yue’s words were aimed directly at him. She was clearly warning him not to go too far.
"Hahahaha, Lan Yue, it seems things are quite lively here."
The red-robed young man was just about to explain himself when a bold and clear female voice suddenly rang out from the distance. The voice rolled across the lake like thunder, shaking the entire pavilion.
Before the voice had completely faded, a red-haired woman appeared before everyone.
She wore dark crimson battle armor and carried a large saber of the same color on her back. Although her appearance could only be called ordinary, her figure was extremely striking, and the fierce confidence in her eyes made her presence impossible to ignore.
"Ruan Qingsha?"
The moment they saw this red-haired woman, everyone in the pavilion stood up. Even Lan Yue’s beautiful eyes flashed with a sharp light.