Martial Arrogance Dragon Soul-Chapter 88: Everyone Cuts Off an Arm Themselves
Xu Fang’s voice caused Shangguan Yong and the others’ steps to involuntarily halt.
Immediately, these people turned around simultaneously.
"Dean Xu!"
Shangguan Yong struggled to suppress the anger in his heart, trying not to let a trace of rage show on his face.
"May I ask if there is anything else?"
Xu Fang watched coldly as Shangguan Yong, Lin Changfu, and a few others said, "Imperial troops are not allowed to enter the Great Qian Martial Institute, nor can outsiders exert force within the institute’s premises!"
"And you few have disregarded the rules of the Great Qian Martial Institute. You even forced your way into the institute, intent on killing its disciples. Do you plan to leave without any explanation?"
Shangguan Yong, Guan Dian, and Lin Changfu’s eyes all flickered with resentment.
After all, they were the Prime Minister and Ministers of the Great Qian Dynasty, holding high authority. They had never been questioned like this before.
However, upon recalling that Xu Fang was now a Martial Artist of the Nascent Soul Realm, they could only hide their anger in their hearts.
They were all too aware that secular power could only bind ordinary people...
"We are sorry. This time, we were wrong!"
Shangguan Yong took a deep breath and said slowly.
As he spoke these words, he seemed to age instantly.
Similarly, Guan Dian, Lin Changfu, and Sikong Tu had no choice but to apologize.
"Is that all?" However, the apologies from Shangguan Yong and the others did not satisfy Xu Fang.
"If today, I were to barge into your homes and make a mess, would it be over with just an apology?" Xu Fang asked coldly.
"Then may I ask, Dean Xu, what exactly do you want us to do?" Shangguan Yong asked.
"Everyone who trespassed into the Great Qian Martial Institute must sever one of their arms!" said Xu Fang indifferently.
"What?"
Xu Fang’s words left everyone stunned on the spot.
Have the trespassers into the Great Qian Martial Institute sever one arm?
Does that mean, including Shangguan Yong, Guan Dian, Lin Changfu, Sikong Tu, and all the Imperial Court soldiers, they all have to sever an arm?
If so, wasn’t Xu Fang being too ruthless?
"Dean Xu... you mean... everyone? Everyone must sever an arm?" Sikong Tu asked tentatively.
"Yes!" Xu Fang nodded, his expression showing no hesitation; it seemed he had made up his mind a long time ago.
"Anyone who is not from the Great Qian Martial Institute, who has not received an invitation from us, and who trespassed without any justifiable reason, no matter who they are, must sever an arm," Xu Fang reaffirmed firmly.
"Dean Xu. Have you thought this through?" Sikong Tu’s eyes narrowed, "I am the commander of the Luochuan Imperial City’s defense army, the Imperial Guard Grand General, responsible for His Majesty’s safety. You want me to sever an arm? Do you realize what consequences this may have for His Majesty?"
"Shush!"
However.
Before Sikong Tu could finish speaking, Xu Fang waved his hand, and two rays of fierce light flew out instantly.
"Pfft, pfft!"
Both of Sikong Tu’s arms were severed immediately.
"Say another unnecessary word, and it will be your head that I sever!" Xu Fang’s cold eyes fixed on Sikong Tu.
Sikong Tu’s face paled, and blood gushed from where his arms had been severed. His features were almost contorted in pain, but at this point, he dared not utter another half-word.
Xu Fang had severed his arms with a wave of his hand, showing no mercy. Sikong Tu had no doubt that should he dare to say another word, his life would be forfeit on the spot.
"My patience is limited! If within ten breaths no one has severed an arm, then there will be no need to do so afterward!"
Xu Fang’s voice echoed throughout the Great Qian Martial Institute.
Of course, the soldiers outside the institute, as well as the citizens within Luochuan Imperial City, could all hear it loud and clear.
"It’s Dean Xu’s voice!"
"Dean Xu has ordered all who trespassed into the Great Qian Martial Institute to sever an arm, including the current Prime Minister Shangguan Yong!"
"Isn’t this madness?"
"Dean Xu is establishing his authority! It seems like over the years, everyone has forgotten the rules of the Great Qian Martial Institute."
"After this event, I’m afraid anyone who thinks of trespassing into the Great Qian Martial Institute will have to weigh the consequences and the price!"
Inside the Great Qian Martial Institute, all the soldiers were also standing dumbfounded at the moment.
Xu Fang’s voice clearly reached every one of their ears.
Similarly, they all understood Xu Fang’s intention.
If they did not sever an arm within ten breaths, they might not leave the Great Qian Martial Institute alive today.
"Fine, fine, fine!"
Shangguan Yong could no longer hide his emotions; anger flushed across his face, his whole body trembling with fury.
But at this moment, he dared not defy Xu Fang’s words.
He drew out a Longsword, lifted his hand, and chopped off his own left arm.
Seeing Xu Fang sever his own arm, who among the rest would dare to hesitate any longer?
Compared to one’s life, losing an arm was nothing.
Moreover, as long as the severed arm was not damaged, and there was enough time for reattachment, it would at most affect one for a year or two.
Thus, what followed—
Inside the Great Qian Martial Institute, an exceedingly brutal scene unfolded.
Thousands of soldiers raised their blades and simultaneously slashed their own arms.
"Swish, swish, swish..."
As swords rose and fell, screams echoed, blood flowed like rivers, and the scent of gore wafted throughout the entire Great Qian Martial Institute.
In the distance, the disciples of the Great Qian Martial Institute watched, their eyes blazing with intense fervor.
The dignity of the Great Qian Martial Institute was, undoubtedly, thoroughly reclaimed in this moment!
In the years to come, it was foreseeable that this day would be remembered by all!
This day would surely be recorded in the history of the Great Qian Martial Institute!
"Is this satisfactory?"
Shangguan Yong, picking up the severed arm from the ground, looked coldly at Xu Fang.
"Get out!" Xu Fang uttered the word dispassionately.
"Leave!"
Clenching his teeth, Shangguan Yong left with Lin Changfu and the others.
Several thousand elite soldiers, as well as the city guards who later stormed the Great Qian Martial Institute, also left in utter disarray.
The soldiers outside the Great Qian Martial Institute quietly rejoiced at this moment, thankful they had not yet stormed in...
The moment the last soldier scurried out of the Great Qian Martial Institute, deafening cheers erupted within.
However, some elders and disciples wore gloomy expressions.
Deputy deans and elders like Jun Tiance, Shangguan Jian, Guan Hao, and Guan Yan hadn’t achieved their goal, and this time Xu Fang had fiercely slapped their faces.
Among the disciples, Qin Lie and Lin Cang showed faces filled with dissatisfaction.
Qin Qing had once again escaped death. If not for Martial Institute Director Xu Fang’s timely arrival, Qin Qing would have undoubtedly perished.
Mu Yunlan, watching from afar, also pondered the situation unfolding around Qin Qing, disappearing from Qin Qing’s sight after witnessing the final outcome...
And Xu Fang, after watching all the Imperial Court soldiers leave, withdrew his gaze and turned it toward Qin Qing.
"Qin Qing! No matter what, as a disciple of the Great Qian Martial Institute, you have violated its rules. Now, I shall pass judgment on you!" Xu Fang announced loudly.
"Director, even if Qin Qing has violated the rules of the Great Qian Martial Institute, he was driven to desperation!" Xu Qingyuan was the first to speak up.
"Yes, Director. Qin Qing is my disciple, and if he truly erred, it’s due to my inadequate teaching. If you must punish someone, punish me instead!" Bai Qiuhe also said.
Jiang Ruorong, Gong Yanghe, Qin Yue, and others looked worryingly at Xu Fang.
Xu Fang waved his hand dismissively, "There’s no need for more words. A mistake is a mistake. Qin Qing has broken the rules of the Great Qian Martial Institute and must be punished!"
Having said this, Xu Fang paused briefly, then continued, "Qin Qing, as a newly admitted disciple who violated the laws of our Great Qian Martial Institute, you should be punished. Thus, I sentence you to face the wall on Remorse Cliff for three months..."
At Xu Fang’s words, Xu Qingyuan, Zhao Tianyin, Bai Qiuhe, and others couldn’t help but laugh.
It seemed that Director Xu Fang was also reluctant to punish Qin Qing.
However, not punishing at all could indeed give rise to criticism and might render the rules of the Great Qian Martial Institute meaningless.
As for the punishment of facing the wall on Remorse Cliff for three months, it was essentially a trivial penalty.
Instead, it served as protection for Qin Qing, allowing him to cultivate without distractions for three months.
Besides, for a Martial Artist, three months of training was nothing more than a fleeting moment...
"Little junior brother!"
Jiang Ruorong came over, smiling at Qin Qing with tears still glistening at the corners of her eyes. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂
"Brother!"
Qin Shuang, Qin Yue, and others approached as well.
"Boss, three months will pass quickly. I’ll wait for you to come out, then we’ll drink together!" Gong Yanghe clapped Qin Qing on the shoulder.
Qin Qing smiled slightly and nodded, "Take care of Xiao Bai for me. I don’t know if it will hatch in three months..."
He then turned to the others and said, "Wait for me, everyone! Three months will go by swiftly..."
