Chapter 1422: The Moral High Ground

Wang Jianqiang stood coldly, blood mist swirling before him.

His voice was like a cold wind from the netherworld, causing a chill to rise in the hearts of every member of Shan Qingqing's team.

This guy was too lawless; he actually dared to kill someone!

One had to know...

That female Cultivator was a Monster and prodigy from a top-tier race; was he not afraid of being targeted by that clan?

"It seems you all are determined to seek death."

Seeing that no one among the group spoke, Wang Jianqiang sneered and his gaze fell upon one of them.

Killing intent erupted from his body.

Feeling this killing intent, the man trembled, "Daoist Friend, don't be impulsive, I'll hand it over, I'll hand it all over!"

His face turned deathly pale, and he let out a shriek.

He handed over his Space Ring and all the treasures on his person in one go.

Afterward, Wang Jianqiang looked at the others.

The group broke down one after another, not daring to persist any longer, and handed over all the treasures they carried.

Wang Jianqiang calmly collected all the treasures they presented.

His Spirit Sense surged out.

He swept over them a few more times, and seeing that no one was holding anything back.

He nodded in satisfaction.

"Very good, your tact pleases me greatly."

"Since that is the case, I, Wang Jianqiang, will not make things difficult for you."

Having said that, he waved his palm.

He returned the Secret Realm Key to Shan Qingqing's hand.

"Fairy, you may leave now."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Shan Qingqing looked at him with a complex expression.

She injected Spiritual Power into the Secret Realm Key.

Dazzling Spirit Light immediately shone from the Secret Realm Key.

Shan Qingqing and all the Cultivators who had entered the Secret Realm through this key were enveloped by the Spirit Light.

The next moment.

The group vanished together.

After Shan Qingqing and her team members had all teleported out of the Secret Realm, Biyan'er walked forward with a worried expression.

She did not speak directly, but instead sent a voice transmission to Wang Jianqiang, Lianyin, and the others.

"Daoist Friend Tianyu, the female Cultivator you just killed was a prodigy of the Leilong Clan, and the Leilong Clan Leader has also been invited to the Jade Clam Clan to observe the ceremony."

"Now that you have killed a Monster and prodigy of the Leilong Clan, the Leilong Clan will likely not let this rest; after the competition ends, you will probably have trouble."

Hearing Biyan'er's voice transmission, Wang Jianqiang's heart stirred.

The Leilong Clan, though the name sounded imposing, was actually just a clan of electric eels; they only took this name because they possessed a trace of thin, true dragon bloodline.

However, having said that, the strength of this clan was still quite formidable.

In terms of influence, it was no less than the Golden Spear Clan, also ranking among the top-tier races.

"Hmph, so what if they are Cultivators of the Leilong Clan? Since they participated in this competition, they should be prepared to fall."

"The Leilong Clan is not weak, but my Mermaid Clan is not to be bullied either."

Before Wang Jianqiang could speak, a voice suddenly rang out in everyone's minds.

Hearing this voice, Wang Jianqiang couldn't help but look at Mingchen.

This voice came from Mingchen.

At this moment, not only Wang Jianqiang, but Lianyin, Jiayue, Biyan'er, and Lie Kong also couldn't help but look at Mingchen.

Anyone with eyes could see that Mingchen did not like Tianyu.

He was actually willing to speak up for Tianyu?

Had the sun risen in the west?

Noticing the surprise in everyone's eyes, Mingchen was stunned.

He had spoken earlier purely out of a sense of collective honor as a member of the Mermaid Clan, speaking subconsciously.

He hadn't expected to accidentally pull off a cool move!

It was truly a case of trying to show off and failing, but succeeding unintentionally.

At this moment, Mingchen seemed to have realized something.

Facing everyone's gazes.

He coughed dryly, his expression becoming increasingly firm, "Tianyu is a Cultivator of my Mermaid Clan; regardless of the relationship between us, as a member of the Mermaid Clan, if anyone wants to bully him, I, Mingchen, will be the first to disagree."

A strange look flashed across Wang Jianqiang's face.

Lianyin's gaze flickered, and she nodded, "I won't agree to it either."

Biyan'er gritted her teeth, "Daoist Friend Tianyu, rest assured, this matter all started because of me; if the Leilong Clan wants to act against you, I will take full responsibility."

After Biyan'er's voice fell, a sharp look suddenly flashed in Jiayue's beautiful eyes, "It is merely the Leilong Clan; rest assured, they will not dare to pursue this."

Hearing Biyan'er's words, Lianyin and Biyan'er felt their hearts stir and simultaneously relaxed.

With the strength of the Sea Giant clan, if they were willing to help, the Leilong Clan was indeed nothing to fear.

Inside the Jade Clam Clan, on the Square.

At the very instant Wang Jianqiang beheaded the plump female cultivator.

Among the many guests watching the battle, one person stood up, hair bristling with rage, "Scoundrel!"

"This brat is ruthless and vicious; he must not be left alive!"

As he spoke, he looked coldly toward the Mermaid Clan's direction, "Mermaid Empress, I require an explanation."

Mingyan glanced at that person, "What explanation? In the competition, it is a fair fight; life and death are determined by fate. If one is afraid of death, why not stay within their own clan? Why come here to join in the excitement?"

"You~"

A cold glint instantly erupted from that person's eyes.

"What?"

"Want to make a move? I will accompany you to the end."

Mingyan's tone was extremely overbearing.

Hearing Mingyan's words, that person's face turned a mixture of green and white, but he did not dare to respond.

The news that Mingyan had already broken through to Great Vehicle Perfection had now been spread by those with ulterior motives.

Almost all the power-holders of the top-tier clans had already received the news.

As the Clan Leader of the Leilong Clan, he naturally had also learned of this news.

If he were within his own clan, relying on the clan's Formation and various hidden means, he might dare to test his strength against her.

But here...

Wouldn't that be courting death?

"Mermaid Empress, the Leilong Clan's heaven-gifted talent died at the hands of your clansman after all. What is wrong with Daoist Friend Leimeng speaking a bit emotionally? Why must you be so aggressive?"

"Exactly, your Mermaid Clan clansman kills the innocent indiscriminately, and you won't even let others speak of it? This is far too overbearing."

"I have always heard that the Mermaid Clan is pure and kind by nature; now it seems the rumors are untrue."

Just at this moment, the Clan Leaders of the ten major clans, including the Golden Spear Clan and the Mad Shark Clan, spoke up one after another.

Their faces were all hung with a look of compassion for the world.

As if standing on the moral high ground.