Top-tier Unruly Master-Chapter 1719 - 1756: In High Spirits

At this moment, Tian Zhen looked at the opponent with a sinister expression, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, a cold smile unexpectedly appeared on his face.

"Good, you will realize your mistake one day."

"Hmph! I’m afraid you won’t live to see that day!" Luv Shi said disdainfully, and suddenly a long spear appeared in his hand and he threw it straight at the opponent. The speeding long spear instantly transformed into dozens, all rushing toward Tian Zhen.

Luv Shi moved like the wind, following the path of the long spear. In an instant, the air in the entire space was sliced into countless pieces by the array of spears.

At this moment, everyone watching was astonished. Clearly, the momentum of Luv Shi’s long spear was extraordinary. Let alone a cultivator at the Spirit Severing Late Stage, even an Early Tribulation stage cultivator would only be able to dodge in the face of such a fierce attack.

At this moment, Guo Linn trembled at the sight of this, evidently his greatest fear had come true. But now the master’s long spear clearly showed a killing intent. Guo Linn knew that if it continued this way, if the master really killed Tian Zhen, trouble would surely follow.

After all, leaving aside the Lake Master’s leverage held by the master-disciple duo, the rules of the 36 caves would also make it difficult for the master. If that happens, the master would be in serious trouble. Thus, Guo Linn directly drew his longsword and struck at Luv Shi’s formation of spears. Instantly, Guo Linn’s longsword struck against Luv Shi’s spear formation, and suddenly a thunderous roar echoed.

Boom...

Under the loud collision, several of Luv Shi’s long spear edges directly clashed with Guo Linn’s longsword. Guo Linn’s sword was instantly repelled by Luv Shi’s spears. Seeing this, Luv Shi was surprised and involuntarily controlled the spears to withdraw their power.

He didn’t expect his beloved disciple to step in to stop him at this moment, but Luv Shi loudly shouted at Guo Linn:

"Get out! Brat!"

"Master!"

At this moment, Guo Linn was struck by the momentum of the spear and was sent flying backward, then climbed up and shouted at Luv Shi, indicating with his gaze for the latter not to act impulsively. He knew that the master had already withdrawn power, so Tian Zhen might not be in too much danger.

Seeing his disciple’s eyes, Luv Shi understood his intention. He was certainly more aware of the cave rules than his disciples. Luv Shi also realized he had been too impulsive. Though he deeply hated Tian Zhen and his master, he knew it hadn’t reached the point of ruthlessly killing them—it was just a momentary bloodlust.

But at this moment, Tian Zhen seized the opportunity, directly wielding a flying sword to stab fiercely at the opponent. Instantly, sword light surged, and Tian Zhen’s longsword viciously struck at Luv Shi. Though Luv Shi’s spear formation was broken at this moment, his spear also simultaneously broke Tian Zhen’s longsword.

Both parties retreated several steps, halting with fierce looks in their eyes. At this moment, Leng Jian stepped forward in front of Tian Zhen and asked worriedly:

"Master, are you alright?"

"I’m fine." Tian Zhen responded coldly, still gazing at Luv Shi.

"Master, we don’t need to tangle with them now. When the Lake Master returns and pleads with us, we will then make them leave, even if we can’t make them leave, we will at least make them compensate us with a year’s cultivation resources for the Sect."

Leng Jian said with a sinister expression to Tian Zhen.

Hearing Leng Jian’s words, Tian Zhen couldn’t help but show a ghostly smile and then spoke coldly:

"That is natural, anyone opposing us will have no good end!"

"Master speaks rightly," Leng Jian echoed.

...

At this moment, several elders stepped to Tian Zhen and Luv Shi, beginning to mediate between the two. Clearly, the Sect Master was on Luv Shi’s side, but some elders were on Tian Zhen’s side, not only because he held the Lake Master’s leverage but because they had prior friendships with Tian Zhen.

But everyone’s concerns were still centered around the Lake Master. They were uncertain about the Lake Master’s girlfriend’s condition and whether Ding Fan could help wake Long Ren’s girlfriend. However, most elders didn’t believe Ding Fan could really restore the Lake Master’s girlfriend.

After all, previously, even the many physicians invited by Long Ren were helpless against Shan Shan’s condition, with some even advising Long Ren to prepare for the worst. She’s nearly half-dead already; it’s practically impossible for Ding Fan, or even an ascended cultivator, to have any solution.

For a moment, everyone discussed fervently.

"Now that so much time has passed, I’m afraid the Lake Master’s girlfriend’s situation isn’t looking good."

"Although Ding Fan is a very skilled Grade Nine Alchemist, he is too young and inexperienced to treat illnesses and save people."

"When the Lake Master returns, he might still have to plead with Tian Zhen and his disciple duo."

"It’s a pity for our spirit vein; we really might lose it to them..."

"Yet there’s no other way. You know the Lake Master would spare no expense for his girlfriend..."

"..."

At this moment, as everyone was discussing fervently, both Tian Zhen and Luv Shi temporarily ceased their battle. Just then, Long Ren and others directly walked into the courtyard, and when everyone saw a somewhat shy young girl beside Long Ren, they couldn’t help but be taken aback.

Who on earth is this girl? To be sitting with Lake Master Long Ren—this is simply too unbelievable.

"Why are you all still standing in the courtyard? Come inside."

Long Ren said joyfully to everyone, not because he was happy to see these elders, but because he had been feeling joyous all the way here, entirely due to Shan Shan by his side. To be able to walk hand in hand with Shan Shan, such a simple request, Long Ren had fantasized about countless times over the past ten years, even dreaming about it.

Everyone was stunned upon hearing Long Ren’s words; it was evident that the Lake Master had never been so approachable before, and now he wore a strange smile all the time—what’s going on? Everyone was truly puzzled.

Moreover, at this moment, everyone noticed that Ding Fan and the Great Elder also seemed to be in good spirits behind Long Ren. Everyone felt a bit anxious seeing Long Ren and the others walk directly into the meeting hall, and they all began to discuss anew.

"What’s going on with the Lake Master?"

"Who knows? Could it be the Lake Master’s girlfriend wasn’t properly treated, so Ding Fan introduced him to a new beauty?"

"No way! If that’s true, Ding Fan is too cunning!"

"..."

The crowd, after their discussions, followed Ding Fan and the others into the meeting hall.

At this moment, Guo Linn saw Long Ren returning, and he suddenly felt a bit uneasy. He knew that if Tian Zhen decided to make things difficult for his master and sect in front of the Lake Master, it would not be a good thing for either his master or the sect. Guo Linn was momentarily tense.

In contrast, Luv Shi was much more shocked. Although he was worried Tian Zhen might threaten him in front of Long Ren, he still believed the Lake Master was not someone without principles. Moreover, he knew what he did was entirely for the Lake Master. He believed that even if the Lake Master found out, he would understand and thank him.

Of course, Luv Shi didn’t actually expect the Lake Master to be grateful to him, since the reason he did it was that he disliked Tian Zhen’s threatening behavior toward the Lake Master. Luv Shi understood that even if the Lake Master were to blame him in the end, he would have nothing to say.

Luv Shi knew he just wanted to vent the Lake Master’s anger; being punished by the Lake Master wouldn’t be a big deal.

Tian Zhen, upon seeing Long Ren and the others return, also felt somewhat smug. Clearly, for him, this was the time to seek revenge against Luv Shi. Although he didn’t know who the woman beside Ding Fan was, Tian Zhen definitely wouldn’t believe she was Lake Master Long Ren’s girlfriend.

After all, the Lake Master’s girlfriend could not have been cured in such a short time. He was aware of some matters concerning Long Ren’s girlfriend. He knew she had been bedridden for nearly ten years. Even if Ding Fan managed to awaken her, she wouldn’t be able to stand up immediately, and the Lake Master would have called for people to carefully nurse her for a while.

How could she directly stand up, completely like someone without any issues? This was absolutely impossible.

At this moment, Tian Zhen couldn’t wait any longer. He knew the longer the Spirit Vein lasted, the more unsettling it felt. Hence, he was already determined to make the Lake Master agree to his request to use the Spirit Vein for Liuli Grass. But just as Tian Zhen wanted to speak, Luv Shi suddenly spoke up:

"Lake Master, I know your feelings for your girlfriend run deep. A Spirit Vein, while important, cannot overshadow my dislike for Tian Zhen’s threatening attitude. I just taught him a lesson on your behalf!"

Guo Linn was surprised to hear his master speak first and reveal everything. Even though Guo Linn was nervous, he understood that his master was afraid that the adversary would report first, hence the confession.

Immediately, Guo Linn mustered up the courage to speak directly to Long Ren:

"Lake Master, earlier, Tian Zhen and his apprentice spoke disrespectfully to you, hence my master couldn’t control himself and taught them a lesson."

"You spout nonsense!"

Leng Jian couldn’t hold back and cursed upon hearing Guo Linn’s words.

"Insolence!"

Tian Zhen directly stopped Leng Jian and said, "Do not be rude, disciple. You must trust that the Lake Master is a person of principle, and Sect Master Ruv’s standing will surely be accounted for by the Lake Master."

Long Ren heard everyone’s words and his face still bore a smile, as if nothing could ruin his splendid mood. Unconsciously, he asked several elders beside him,

"Several elders, tell me what happened just now! I’ll reward you if it’s correct!" 𝚏𝕣𝐞𝗲𝐰𝕖𝐛𝐧𝕠𝕧𝚎𝚕.𝐜𝚘𝗺

The elders beside Long Ren were stunned upon hearing his words. What did he mean by rewarding if correct? Were even such trivial matters rewarded? That was simply unbelievable. What was going on with the Lake Master? The elders were extremely startled internally, unable to comprehend what was happening with the Lake Master. Long Ren’s smile had not once disappeared since arriving in the courtyard!

It was simply too strange, leaving the elders unsure of how to respond to Long Ren...