Cosmic Trading System

Qin Daoming heard the conversations and comments of the people around him and he, too, believed that Lin Yun might have planned this.

But as the crowd had pointed out, shouldn't he have known to apologize earlier? Wasn't it too late now?

Qin Daoming sneered internally.

Despite his thoughts, he chose not to interrupt Lin Yun. He wanted to hear Lin Yun's apology firsthand and punishing him afterward would surely feel more satisfying.

"My words earlier were not intended to insult the Baji Sect, but to state a fact. If the Baji Sect allows your reckless actions, I will destroy it. Now, let me ask again. Are you challenging me on behalf of the Baji Sect?"

At this moment, Lin Yun spoke, addressing the Qin Daoming before him word for word, his tone was cold and indifferent.

"What?"

Qin Daoming widened his eyes in disbelief.

He wondered if he had heard incorrectly.

Lin Yun's words ... were outrageously arrogant ...

Destroy the Baji Sect? He actually threatened to annihilate the Baji Sect? And questioned if he was challenging on behalf of the Baji Sect?

In this moment, Qin Daoming wanted to laugh, to guffaw, to cackle. Who did Lin Yun think he was to speak such audacious words?

Even the highest officials would think twice before planning to annihilate the Baji Sect, let alone a brash statement like Lin Yun's ...

He did not believe Lin Yun's words one bit.

Because, even if the highest officials did attempt to destroy the Baji Sect, it would be a covert operation. Making such a statement in a public setting like this would only put the Baji Sect on the defense.

Once the Baji Sect was alerted, even the official forces would face significant trouble. This was why he believed the officials would never target the Baji Sect frivolously.

So... he did not believe Lin Yun's words. He believed Lin Yun was once again grandstanding.

"My god! Has Lin Yi gone mad?"

"It seems Lin Yi no longer wants to live ..."

"Wipe out the Baji Sect, just by himself?"

"Too arrogant ..."

"He must have resigned to his fate ..."

The crowd was taken aback by the statement and started mumbling in disbelief. They thought Lin Yi was trying to apologize but instead, he made an even more audacious statement.

"Hahaha!" At this point, Qin Daoming burst into laughter, but one could hear the restrained rage in his voice.

"It's over... Lin Yi is done for ..."

"No one can save him now ..."

"He's digging his own grave. This saying fits right now ..."

Seeing this, some of the onlookers shook their heads disapprovingly.

In the outskirts of the crowd, Zhang Wentian was also taken aback, lost in thought for a moment.

Lin Yi was so daring, so arrogant. How could he speak on his behalf now?

If it were earlier, he could still step forward and give a little excuse that the child doesn't understand, he misspoke in the heat of the moment... but now...

Could it be, as some people have said, that Lin Yi realized he couldn't avoid this situation and had resigned to his fate?

At this moment, Zhang Wentian felt utterly helpless.

But considering his son's wishes, he still had to step forward.

That's his only son, whom he loved with his entire life.

"Brother Daoming, he is just a child making a joke. Don't take him seriously. This is a life-and-death stage, where one is responsible for their fate. Your intrusion can't help but anger this little one..." Zhang Wentian reached the stage and gave a faint smile as he spoke.

"Who is that?"

"Looking at the sign on his chest, he seems to be one of the judges for the rookie competition. I guess he must be a Grandmaster..."

"Correct, he is the Grandmaster Zhang Wentian from the Zhang Family in Su City. He became famous two to three decades ago. His mastery of the Zhang Family Fist is unparalleled, unbeaten in the martial arts field of Su City, truly a force to be reckoned with..."

Observing as Zhang Wentian stepped up to speak, several onlookers recognized his identity.

"Little one? This person dares to lash out against our Baji Sect so audaciously. I don't think he is just a 'little one'..." Qin Daoming sneered.

"Brother Zhang, this matter doesn't concern you. This youngster dared to insult the Baji Sect time and time again. He is inexcusable. You need not say anything else, otherwise, don't blame me for turning hostile!" Qin Daoming continued to speak, his tone icy and adamant.

"Brother Daoming..." Zhang Wentian opened his mouth, intending to say something else.

"Or perhaps, Brother Daoming, is this youngster your junior? Do you want to destroy the Baji Sect? Is it not him, but Brother Daoming?" Qin Daoming interrupted him, turning to look at Zhang Wentian, his expression becoming rather unpleasant.

Seeing this, Zhang Wentian blushed and found it impossible to continue speaking.

Although he was more powerful and capable than the other, the latter was a Grandmaster of the Baji Sect unlike the Zhang Family who only had two martial artists. His son was just an ordinary one. If the other didn't give him face, it wouldn't be acceptable for him to continue speaking out.

"Since you insistently mention the Baji Sect and no one else objects, much as what happened with Zhong Nan earlier, it seems your actions do indeed represent the Baji Sect." At this moment, Lin Yun slightly lifted his head and scanned the crowd before he calmly spoke.

"So, make your move!" Afterwards, Lin Yun outstretched his hand to gesture his readiness.

Over the past few days, his strength had significantly increased. Before coming here, he could match the top martial artists at the peak of Mingjin. Now, he was eager to challenge a Grandmaster, curious about the outcome.

As he spoke, Lin Yun didn't converse or look at Zhang Wentian. He had already recognized Zhang Wentian as Zhang Haoran's father, but this was not the right time for him to interact with Zhang Wentian.

"Very well, you're certainly cocky. Let's see what you're made of..." Qin Daoming intensely chuckled.

Whoosh—

As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Daoming made his move, closing the distance to Lin Yun. His speed was as fast as lightning.

He didn't want to delay any longer. Otherwise, the situation might escalate unfavorably against the Baji Sect. After all, he was the one who'd interfered with the Life and Death Stage initially. Now, it seemed improper for a Grandmaster to challenge a youngster at the peak of Mingjin.

This martial arts convention wasn't hosted by the Baji Sect alone. On the surface, the Baji Sect had cordial relations with other martial arts factions and famous martial arts families. However, if given a chance, these martial arts factions and families wouldn't mind watching the Baji Sect embarrass themselves.

He guessed that the powerful figures from their Baji Sect, like Senior Elder Wei Donglai, who was also a Senior Elder in this martial arts convention, had probably noticed the commotion here. They were likely playing dumb, even providing cover for him.

He couldn't afford to waste more time.

Seeing this, Zhang Wentian's heart clenched. Qin Daoming really took action.

A Grandmaster actually took action against a youngster at the peak of Mingjin ...

Was it possible that with a single move, Lin Yi would be severely injured, or even killed?

Should he intervene?

Truthfully, Zhang Wentian was rather irritated with Lin Yi.

While he was standing up for Lin Yi, the latter not only refused to cooperate but continued to infuriate Qin Daoming by making arrogant statements.

When Lin Yi was speaking earlier, he didn't even glance at him.

No matter how you look at it, he had spoken out for Lin Yi.

This just reaffirmed that Lin Yi lacked understanding for the ways of the world.

"Nice!" Just then, Lin One scoffed and spoke out.

Whoosh—

While talking, Lin Yun stepped forward, quickly advancing towards Qin Daoming.

In this moment, Lin Yun's speed had increased significantly, bearing no resemblance to his previous sluggish pace.