Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 636: Youthful Chivalry (Seeking Subscription)

Sword Stand Man followed the direction of the voice, seeing that apart from a few weaker members standing behind daring not to act rashly, the other five were each engaged in battle with a member of the Investigation Hall. Despite the one-on-five scenario, the opponent was not at a disadvantage, while one of his junior brothers had a blood-soaked shoulder, dripping onto the ground.

"Stop! Haven't you embarrassed yourselves enough?" Sword Stand Man shouted in both sorrow and anger, halting his junior brothers' futile struggle.

Upon hearing their senior brother's scolding, the five looked at each other, withdrew their longswords, and jumped out of the fray. Ye Ruozai did not pursue them; instead, he performed a sword flower, sheathed his longsword, and stood by, coldly observing the unfolding situation.

"So, have you prepared to move out?" Pei Yan said, glancing around at the damaged gate, the exploded pond, and the debris-strewn ground, regretfully adding, "But we can't live here. You promised to find us a place that suits our liking!"

"Young Master Pei, please be patient and allow me a word," Sword Stand Man stood with dignity, speaking proudly.

Raising his eyebrows with a cold smile, Pei Yan responded, "Oh? Do you intend to break your promise?"

"I wouldn't dare. After all, Young Master Pei spared my wife's life. As Sword Stand Man, I should understand the situation, lay down my sword, and accept defeat, grateful for the young master's great kindness while fulfilling my promise." At this point, Sword Stand Man closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and said helplessly, "But today, with all five major planes and various sects watching, my master's seniors aren't here! As the leading direct disciple present, I represent Celestial Sword Manor. If I concede, it means the entire Celestial Sword Manor concedes! This humiliation and responsibility are too much for me to bear!"

Pei Yan nodded his head, sighing, "There's indeed something in your words, but things have reached this point. Do you want me to back down?"

"Young Master Pei jests. Although my strength is lacking, I wouldn't be so shameless, but I have a small request. If Young Master Pei agrees, my wife and I would be eternally grateful for the young master's kindness. If the young master refuses, it doesn't matter. Ready your sword; let's fight again. No need for mercy; take my life along with my wife's!"

"Speak!"

"Through this battle, I've seen Young Master Pei's confidence in his own strength. I have a trump card that I haven't revealed yet. However, this move requires long preparation and has never been used in practical combat. If Young Master Pei gives me a chance to execute this move and withstand it, then I will admit my defeat wholeheartedly, vacate the premises for the young master to dispose of as he pleases. If the young master can't withstand the move, then it will be a draw. At that time, I'll also fulfill my promise and find the young master a place, to express my gratitude for his previous mercy!"

"Good!" Pei Yan applauded loudly and then laughed boisterously, turning to his allies, "Isn't it said that the Daoist Plane shares a deep connection with us? Only upon reaching here do I truly feel the spirit of the martial world. Gu Chu, Elder Lin, can I be fully entrusted with this matter?"

"Hahaha!" Gu Shenghui, standing outside the crowd, also burst into loud laughter, taking the folding fan from Jiang Feiyang's hand and tossing it playfully, "Youthful heroism, befriending the heroes of five capitals, daring courage, hair standing on end, life and death in conversation, keeping promises that weigh a thousand gold. This future world belongs to you, go ahead, given your boldness, handle it!"

"Good!" Pei Yan praised again, then looked at Sword Stand Man with a smile, "My superiors have even recited poetry, so I will display my arrogance today. Prepare your ultimate move at will. If I can't stand it, our Investigation Hall will immediately bow and apologize, recognizing Celestial Sword Manor. We'll leave and not step into the Daoist Realm for three thousand years according to your timeline!"

At this point, Pei Yan looked around and shouted, "Not just Sword Stand Man! After my fight with him, anyone hiding in the corners of Heroes Pavilion, whispering in secret, those against me, I challenge you! Whoever wins, my promises will still hold!"

This bold statement immediately stirred an uproar inside and outside the courtyard. Compared to the silent Heroes Pavilion, the other three planes' visitors adopted a detached attitude, watching the ongoing events with keen interest.

"I must say, you weren't wrong; our Prince Silver Wing truly has no boundaries with his arrogance, single-handedly subduing all young heroes of the sects below the Immortal Palace in the Daoist Realm. Wow, such a big event hasn't happened in so many sessions of the Immortal Palace elections!" The previous demon follower, who secretly mocked Pei Yan as cowardly, now wiped the sweat from his forehead and remarked to Bailang beside him.

Having anticipated this outcome yet not expecting the opponent to go this far, Bailang also licked his lips, saying with annoyance, "Yeah, luckily he's not our leader; otherwise, these shocks alone would be too much for us. Watch, this matter won't be small and may bring unexpected changes." With that, Bailang smirked wickedly, muttering, "However, the Daoist Realm has been thinking they are the foremost among the planes for years, they've been arrogant long enough, it's time someone put them in their place. Ai, after suffering losses from this plague god ourselves, it's time they tasted it too."

As the two conversed, inside the courtyard, Sword Stand Man had already entered the preparation stage. With words spoken to this point, there was no room left for either side, and only a battle remained!

Seeing his senior brother taking out a porcelain bottle, swallowing all the medicine inside, and bringing out talismans, Yu Yiyun stepped forward to grab his hand, crying out sorrowfully, "Senior Brother! You're risking your future, your life! Our senior and master aren't here; you've done well enough, just concede! If Master knew what happened, he wouldn't blame you."

Watching Yu Yiyun cry, tears streaking her delicate face like a pear blossom in the rain, Sword Stand Man reached out to wipe away her tears, saying calmly, "You don't understand; this is the honor of the sect and the dignity of a man! Junior Sister, this is my last stand. Would you help me?"

Yu Yiyun, seeing her senior brother's resolute attitude, could only dry her tears and nod fiercely. After casting a resentful glance at Pei Yan, she directed her hands to her senior brother's shoulders, channeling her spiritual Qi continuously into Sword Stand Man's body.

As talismans were placed onto, and the medicine's effects were stimulated by the talismans, combining with the influx of spiritual Qi from Yu Yiyun, Sword Stand Man's wounds began to heal, and his momentum climbed continuously.

As Sword Stand Man's momentum reached its peak, and Pei Yan expected the opponent to launch an attack, Sword Stand Man showed no intention of making a move. Instead, he raised a hand to the sky, chanting unceasingly. Soon, thunder clapped across the clear sky, and a massive rift opened in mid-air. A short sword, ancient in design and exuding a murderous aura, responded to the call, slowly emerging from the rift.

Sensing the oppressive aura of the long sword, everyone's attention was drawn to it. Gu Shenghui, squinting his eyes and observing for a long while, was shocked and shouted, "Pei Yan! Do not underestimate the opponent, that's a Divine Artifact!"