Chapter 148

"Yes. If there's reason to discuss, then the world is vast and we can go anywhere; if they refuse reason, then we overturn the table."

Fang Yu's words echoed through the hall, and emerald flames enveloped everyone as they rose into the air.

In less than half an hour, Fang Yu led them all to the skies above Yanxia Dongtian.

Before them stood Yanxia Dongtian, one of the Six Great Cavern Realms of the Eastern Wastelands.

"Have Li family's few individuals come out."

Fang Yu arrived at the entrance of Yanxia Dongtian, standing in empty space; but as emerald flames surged upward, they immediately alarmed the entire sect's elite.

"Enemy attack!"

"Audacious! Who has the nerve of a bear's heart and a leopard's guts to act so brazenly before Yanxia Dongtian?"

"How dare you cause trouble here? You've chosen the wrong place—none of you will leave today."

Within Yanxia Cave Heaven, disciples and elders alike erupted in fury; someone activated the protective array, and in an instant, mist and rosy clouds surged skyward—dao patterns carved into mountains and earth unleashed their power, shooting forth blazing divine radiance to block their path.

Above the mist and rosy clouds, several elders stared coldly, as if eager to obliterate Fang Yu immediately.

Fang Yu's expression remained calm; he simply reached out, slapped forward—and the earth trembled, mountains and dao patterns shattered instantly, while the mist and rosy clouds were reduced to ash by the emerald flames.

Yanxia Dongtian's defenses were shattered in an instant by Fang Yu.

A vast sea of emerald flames blanketed the void, pressing downward—everyone felt a terrifying suffocation.

"Which honored friend has come to Yanxia Dongtian? Please state your purpose."

A gray shadow shot forward rapidly—an old man whose age was impossible to discern, with white hair and beard but a ruddy complexion, truly white-haired yet youthful.

The old man's gaze scanned Fang Yu nearby, his expression grim; he sensed this youth-like being was terrifyingly powerful, radiating an aura as deep as an abyss and as oppressive as a hell—especially those emerald flames, which, if they fell, would erase his entire foundation.

"I am the Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian. Honored friend, please clarify: what grievance brings you here?"

"This matter concerns several cultivators of your cavern realm's Li family."

As Fang Yu spoke of the Li family, the Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian's expression shifted.

"Could such a thing be true? Please, honored friend, enter Yanxia Dongtian—I will give you a satisfactory resolution, and I shall surely execute the chief villain."

Upon hearing of Jiang Tingting's parents' fate, the Sect Master recalled two outstanding disciples within his sect; now learning they had been murdered, he flew into a rage, ordering Yanxia Dongtian's elders to detain the Li family's elders.

Accompanied by the Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian, Fang Yu entered the cavern realm and took the main seat; the Sect Master sat beside him.

Ye Fan and Pang Bo sat on the other side; the Jiang family old man and Jiang Tingting sat there as well.

Soon, the Li family's elders were dragged in; upon seeing Jiang Tingting and the Jiang family old man, their expressions changed.

Their gazes turned to Fang Yu seated on the main seat, sensing dire misfortune.

One Li family elder suddenly moved to seize Jiang Tingting.

At that moment, a flying sword pierced through his body—he collapsed instantly to the ground.

"The truth is clear—then eradicate evil thoroughly."

Fang Yu pointed his finger; the flying sword pierced through several Li family elders—all were slain by Fang Yu.

The other elders of Yanxia Dongtian watched this scene, their faces grim; yet the Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian nodded.

"Honored friend, rest assured—Yanxia Dongtian is not a sect that confuses right and wrong. These sect scoundrels dared to scheme against our outstanding geniuses; even if you had not killed them, I would have acted myself. Now that you have eliminated these scoundrels, Yanxia Dongtian must express our gratitude."

The Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian gestured, immediately presenting rare treasures from heaven and earth, even several pieces of Yuan.

Meanwhile, disciples of Yanxia Cave Heaven brought forth gold, silver, and fine garments to Jiang Tingting and the Jiang family old man.

"A minor sect—we beg your indulgence."

"You, Sect Master, are quite reasonable. Since that is so, this matter is concluded."

Seeing how reasonably the Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian had acted, Fang Yu found no reason to destroy the sect.

Since all were willing to reason, then let us reason.

Fang Yu led the group away from Yanxia Dongtian.

"Sect Master, they're only a few people—why fear us overwhelming them with our numbers?"

After Fang Yu departed, one of Yanxia Dongtian's elders showed discontent.

What were they? One of the Six Great Cavern Realms! Must they bow and scrape before a boy?

"If we had moved just now, there would be only Five Great Cavern Realms left."

The Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian shook his head. "No one feels the strength of that youth more than I do—if we had acted, this place would be reduced to ashes. The Six Great Cavern Realms have only minor renown in Yan Province; the world is vast—any elite from even a single holy place could wipe us out many times over."

"But just watching the Li family's elders be killed—our disciples' hearts will grow cold."

"Cold hearts are better than annihilation. And the sect is long overdue for cleansing—some foul elements must be purged, or they may bring disaster we never see coming."

The Sect Master of Yanxia Dongtian's expression turned cold.

"Understood…"