Supreme Dragon Lord-Chapter 81 - Dominant!

Tuoba Beast was a towering figure, standing nearly ten feet tall. His muscles, like a wall of bronze and iron, looked ready to burst through his robes at any moment. His mere presence was enough to intimidate the crowd, and no one dared to look directly at him.

"So, it’s Young Master Tuoba. It’s truly been a long time," Yang Xuan said, his eyelid twitching. He forced a smile and greeted him with cupped fists.

The Human Institute Disciples bowed respectfully. "Head Senior Brother!"

"Senior Brother Tuoba!" The disciples from the Heaven and Earth Institutes also bowed in greeting.

Tuoba Beast strode forward with the gait of a dragon and the step of a tiger, stopping directly in front of Yang Xuan. The contrast between Tuoba Beast’s near ten-foot height and Yang Xuan’s seven-foot frame was stark.

"Steward Yang, your enforcement of the law has certainly made an outstanding contribution to the Sect... by throwing all the institutes into chaos!" Tuoba Beast’s voice boomed.

As soon as he spoke, everyone present held their breath.

Yang Xuan’s expression changed instantly as anger welled up inside him. However, looking at the towering figure before him—that imposing body and a face that commanded respect without a hint of anger—Yang Xuan dared not feel enraged, let alone voice his thoughts.

"Young Master Tuoba, you’ve misunderstood. I have always enforced the law impartially. How could I act so recklessly?" Yang Xuan replied, swallowing his anger and forcing a smile.

The Enforcement Hall may belong to the King’s Court and answer only to the Sect Leader, but a steward’s authority still depended on his own position and who he was facing. Ultimately, Yang Xuan was just a steward. He was in no position to contend with Tuoba Beast. Even the Hall’s highest-ranking core Law Enforcement Elder would have to show Tuoba Beast some deference.

"Oh? Impartial enforcement?" Tuoba Beast looked at him coldly. "I’ve been watching and listening from a distance this entire time. Of course, I believe you’ve been impartial. Otherwise, why would I say you’ve made such an outstanding contribution to the Sect?"

He’s been watching and listening from a distance this whole time!

Yang Xuan’s throat bobbed. He hurriedly admitted his mistake, "Young Master Tuoba, please forgive me. It was my oversight..."

"Cut the nonsense," Tuoba Beast interrupted impatiently. "Apologize to Junior Brother Liu and Junior Apprentice Brother Long. As for Zhang Qianyu, he will face the wall in reflection for seven days!"

"This..." As Yang Xuan hesitated, he saw Tuoba Beast’s eyes change. He looked like a wild animal staring at its prey. Yang Xuan was suddenly struck by the terrifying illusion that he could be torn to shreds at any moment.

"Senior Brother Tuoba, I didn’t intend to harm Long Chen! I just wanted to test the strength of his weapon," Zhang Qianyu quickly explained with cupped fists. "The result was my own sword breaking, and now I’m the one being punished..."

Tuoba Beast interrupted again. "Giving you seven days of facing the wall is already showing you face. Would you prefer a hundred lashes until your skin splits and your flesh is torn?" 𝘧𝓇𝑒𝑒𝑤ℯ𝑏𝓃𝘰𝑣ℯ𝘭.𝘤ℴ𝘮

SWISH!

In that instant, Zhang Qianyu’s breath hitched. He could only turn his head to look at Gu Hanyue and Su Miaoyu. Although he was prepared for punishment, he didn’t want to face a wall for seven days.

"Senior Brother Tuoba..." Gu Hanyue began, pursing her red lips, only to be silenced by Tuoba Beast’s cold stare.

A single glance sent a chill through her entire body, as if she had been plunged into an icy cavern. She swallowed the words she had been about to say.

Seeing this, Su Miaoyu’s willow-like brows furrowed slightly. It seemed neither Yang Xuan nor Gu Hanyue held any sway with Tuoba Beast.

Tuoba Beast really lives up to his name. I can’t afford to provoke him right now. I’ll have to wait until Brother Po Jun comes out of seclusion!

With this in mind, Su Miaoyu turned to Zhang Qianyu and said, "Junior Brother Zhang, just accept your punishment. I will find Brother Po Jun and explain the truth of the matter."

Hearing this, Zhang Qianyu’s eyes lit up. He bowed respectfully. "Yes! I will follow Senior Sister Su’s command!"

Tuoba Beast’s gaze shifted, completely ignoring Su Miaoyu as he looked directly at Yang Xuan. "And you?"

"Young Master Tuoba, please calm your anger!" Yang Xuan took a deep breath, then turned and apologized to Long Chen and Liu Bian. "My apologies to you both. It was my oversight."

"Heh heh!" Liu Bian laughed smugly.

Long Chen couldn’t be bothered with Yang Xuan. He cupped his fists toward Tuoba Beast. "Thank you..."

"You are a disciple of the Human Institute. When I see an injustice, I will naturally intervene. But if you truly violate the Sect’s rules, I will not involve myself!" Tuoba Beast cut Long Chen off once more. After speaking, he clasped his hands behind his back and walked away.

Liu Bian sent a mental message, "Don’t take it personally, Senior Brother Long. Young Master Tuoba is always like this. He constantly interrupts people, even the elders."

"Long Chen, in ten days, I’ll see you on the Life and Death Platform!" Su Miaoyu said, her face cold as she departed.

Gu Hanyue shot Long Chen a look as if she were staring at a dead man before turning to follow Su Miaoyu.

"Long Chen, I’ll remember you! You just wait!" Zhang Qianyu spat out one last threat before being led away by Yang Xuan and the other members of the Enforcement Hall.

Gasps of shock rippled through the crowd. "Long Chen and Su Miaoyu are going to the Life and Death Platform in ten days?"

Meanwhile, a stunningly beautiful woman in a white dress with an ethereal air stood at the entrance of a side hall, watching Long Chen from afar.

So he was the one who took that sword. Chu Lingjun’s eyes flickered, her expression one of utter astonishment.