Previously, when Cao Yi defeated a guest under the Third Young Master, Lord Ying Zhu only rewarded Cao Yi with one thousand Black Crystal Stones.

Now, when Zhao Ping, a guest under the Second Young Master, defeated Lu Tuan, Lord Ying Zhu rewarded Zhao Ping with ten thousand Black Crystal Stones.

Both contests were, in fact, very intense, with each of the four cultivators giving their all.

This is the difference in attitude from the Lord.

In every aspect, it can be seen that Lord Ying Zhu does not favor Seventh Young Master Ying Zuo that much.

"Seventh Young Master, Brother Lu Tuan’s injuries are very serious. Although I’ve temporarily controlled them, he still needs to heal quickly. Otherwise, it will be difficult to recover to Peak Cultivation, and the injuries might worsen to a life-threatening state," Jing Yan said to Seventh Young Master Ying Zuo.

The guests surrounding Seventh Young Master displayed hints of anger on their faces. But they were helpless in this matter. Among Seventh Young Master’s guests, Cao Yi and Lu Tuan were the strongest, and if even they couldn’t manage, the remaining Dao Skill Realm cultivators had no chance.

"Father, Brother Lu Tuan’s injuries are very serious, I wish to take him back for healing," Ying Zuo said facing Lord Ying Zhu.

"Old Seven, that’s quite unreasonable of you."

"Exactly, the family gathering is only halfway through, and you wish to leave early?"

"Do you have any regard for Father at all?"

Before Lord Ying Zhu could speak, several of the Seventh Young Master’s brothers began to clamour, particularly the Second Young Master and Third Young Master.

Both the Second and Third Young Masters had hopes of inheriting the position of Lord. Their main aim in squeezing Seventh Young Master out was to drive him from Divine Martial City, eliminating a competitor.

Jing Yan noticed that Seventh Young Master Ying Zuo’s body was trembling slightly.

Seventh Young Master wished to leave, but these people wouldn’t allow it!

At this moment, Jing Yan stepped forward.

Everybody quickly noticed Jing Yan’s action. They all watched Jing Yan as he walked up to the Battle Platform.

"What’s this kid up to?"

"He’s standing on the Battle Platform; does he wish to fight with someone?"

"He only became a guest under Old Seven ten years ago and is a Dao Skill Realm cultivator."

"I heard that one of Old Seven’s guests sold a Nether Sky Realm Magic Treasure at Mystic Moon Trading House; is this him?"

The offspring of Lord Ying Zhu some pursed their lips, some squinted their eyes, others bore a cold smile, or gazed with disdain and contempt. Each expression differed.

They seemed to view Jing Yan as a clown, watching him step by step onto the Battle Platform.

Above, Lord Ying Zhu’s gaze fixed on Jing Yan. Yet, Lord Ying Zhu’s expression remained unchanged, and nobody knew what he was thinking.

"Fellow Daoist Jing Yan, you... what are you doing?"

Huo Tong and the other guests under Ying Zuo were slightly taken aback, finally reacting.

Huo Tong was the first to shout.

Crazy! This Jing Yan is simply crazy. The Battle Platform isn’t a place to casually ascend. Once you go up, you must engage in a Fighting match. Getting up is easy, but coming down isn’t as simple.

"Brother Jing Yan, come back quickly!" Ying Zuo called out.

He saw potential in Jing Yan; otherwise, he wouldn’t have given Jing Yan the precious Seven Luminaries Technique to cultivate. Ying Zuo believed Jing Yan could reach the Wanwu Realm, be it in hundreds of thousands of years or millions. Ying Zuo was patient. His follower Lu Tuan had originally only been a Dao Skill Realm, but was now at the Wanwu Realm. Lu Tuan was extremely loyal to him.

He wanted Jing Yan to step down, but Jing Yan did not leave the Battle Platform.

"A true madman!" Luo Caixi furrowed her brows tightly.

Luo Caixi was an advisor to Ying Zuo, but she was powerless to change anything at the Ying Family gathering. Over time, she had offered much advice, enabling Ying Zuo to remain in Divine Martial City.

"Quite interesting! Didn’t expect a fiery temper among Old Seven’s guests!" Eldest Young Master chuckled softly.

"Indeed, the temper is significant, but what use is a high temperament from a mere Dao Skill Realm cultivator? A fierce temper, can it frighten a Wanwu Realm cultivator to death?" Second Young Master laughed heartily.

The Sixth Lady and Ninth Young Lady also stared wide-eyed at Jing Yan.

"Sixth Lady, this is that guest called Jing Yan under Seventh Young Master," said a person in a black robe softly beside Sixth Lady.

This black-robed person was shrouded entirely, even concealing their face.

The most mysterious figure present was this black-robed person beside Sixth Lady.

However, the others had grown accustomed to the black-robed person’s oddity. Often referred to as a special cultivator, their studies directed at the Divine Soul. The black-robed person was also at the Wanwu Realm level, but more dangerous and fearsome than other Wanwu Realm cultivators. When Wanwu Realm cultivators fight, each move is clear. Who’s strong or weak is evident. Yet, the black-robed person’s attacks remain strange and unpredictable.

During a past Ying Family gathering, a Wanwu Realm guest under Eldest Young Master challenged Sixth Lady’s guest. The first guest Sixth Lady sent was defeated. The guest under Eldest Young Master spoke disrespectfully, even slightly towards Sixth Lady. The black-robed person voluntarily stepped up against Eldest Young Master’s guest then.

The end result was the black-robed person swiftly eliminating Eldest Young Master’s guest.

Since then, no one has dared to truly provoke Sixth Lady. Now, Second Young Master and Third Young Master fear Sixth Lady, due to the black-robed person. If not for this person, how would Sixth Lady, a woman, dare to hold back Second Young Master or Third Young Master?

"This person is dangerous." The black-robed person suddenly moved slightly, speaking with a hint of awe.

"Mr. Dong, who are you referring to?" Sixth Lady turned her gaze to the black-robed person, questioning curiously.

"This cultivator named Jing Yan, I feel he is dangerous." The black-robed person said gravely.

"Quite powerful. This person... is not to be trifled with!" Mr. Dong continued.

He had used a special spell technique earlier to probe Jing Yan’s background. Yet, upon probing, his Divine Soul trembled violently, feeling a terrifying threat of death. It was as though probing a mighty cultivator of the Nether Sky Realm.

"Isn’t this... isn’t he a Dao Skill Realm cultivator?" Sixth Lady also expressed surprise.

Mr. Dong shook his head.

On the Battle Platform, Jing Yan stood steadily and surveyed the audience.

"Hmm, you wished to spar against the guests under Seventh Young Master? Here I am, Jing Yan. If anyone wishes to spar, feel free to come forward," Jing Yan spoke, his voice deep yet permeated with an icy chill.