SWNOVELXO Chapter 482: Keep the Music Playing, Keep the Dance Going!
Chapter 482: Keep the Music Playing, Keep the Dance Going!
Song Yuanqing’s expression changed drastically. How could their sect’s protective formation be broken so easily?
Not daring to delay, he rushed out with a group of elders, only to be shocked by the scene before him.
The sect’s main gate had been flattened, and many areas within the sect had been reduced to rubble. The devastation was everywhere.
Song Yuanqing’s anger surged!
But when he saw the scene in the sky, his rage was momentarily suppressed.
Five warships were lined up in the sky, their dark cannons aimed at the Heavenly Deception Sect, with residual spiritual energy still lingering in the air.
Over a thousand black-armored Shadow Guards stood in formation, wielding standard magical tools, their presence as oppressive as a storm cloud.
Song Yuanqing’s face turned pale. Were they really using siege warships to bombard his sect’s gate?
Who travels with warships?
Bringing one warship was already outrageous, but five?
And what about the thousand shadow guards?
Suppressing his anger, Song Yuanqing said in a deep voice, “Your Highness Wuxie, what is the meaning of this? Why have you destroyed our sect’s gate?”
The dense formation of the shadow guards parted neatly, creating a path.
With Shangguan Qiong in his arms, Lin Fengmian slowly flew forward, followed by Elder Ming and You Yao.
It was these two who, with the help of the main cannons of the five warships, had shattered the Heavenly Deception Sect’s protective formation and blown the gate to pieces.
Lin Fengmian held Shangguan Qiong with one arm and his folding fan with the other, looking down at Song Yuanqing from above.
“Sect Master Song, someone has reported that your Heavenly Deception Sect is using mortals for soul refinement. I’ve brought the Shadow Guards to conduct a routine inspection. I called for the gate to be opened several times, but no one responded, so I ordered it to be blasted open. Do you have a problem with that?”
Song Yuanqing’s face turned ashen at the mention of soul refinement using living beings.
In other regions of the Northern Abyss, using living humans to refine corpses or tools might not be a big deal.
But within the territory of the Junyan Empire, it was a serious offense.
Empress Fengyao had strictly forbidden the wanton slaughter of civilians, especially the large-scale killing of mortals.
He could no longer care about the sect’s gate and solemnly said, “Your Highness, the Heavenly Deception Sect would never do such a thing! This is a groundless accusation!”
Lin Fengmian waved his fan gently and smiled. “Whether it’s true or not, I’ll find out after investigating.”
Song Yuanqing’s face darkened. “Your Highness Wuxie, do you have an imperial search warrant?”
Lin Fengmian sneered. “According to the Junyan Law, if civilians are in imminent danger, the local authorities are allowed to act accordingly!”
At this moment, he finally understood the power of knowledge. He silently thanked the Joyful Union Sect for forcing him to memorize so many miscellaneous books!
Song Yuanqing’s face turned grim. While such a law did exist, it was unheard of for someone to actually search through an entire sect.
Which sect was truly clean? A thorough investigation would reveal countless problems!
Song Yuanqing quickly flew up to Lin Fengmian and said in a low voice, “Your Highness, the Heavenly Deception Sect is under Prince Yunzheng’s protection. I hope you will show us some leniency.”
Lin Fengmian’s lips curled into a smirk as he looked at Song Yuanqing with amusement, sneering inwardly.
Even now, this old fox still refused to hand over the Joyful Union Sect disciples, trying to use Prince Yunzheng to pressure him.
“Prince Yunzheng?”
Lin Fengmian’s eyes turned cold as he lightly tapped Song Yuanqing’s face with his fan.
“Song Yuanqing, are you threatening me with Prince Yunzheng, or are you trying to intimidate me?”
The humiliation made Song Yuanqing clench his fists, while the surrounding elders glared at Lin Fengmian with fury.
However, You Yao and Elder Ming behind Lin Fengmian stepped forward, and the surrounding Shadow Guards quietly encircled them.
A powerful aura locked onto them, and the atmosphere grew tense.
Song Yuanqing suppressed his killing intent and said through gritted teeth, “I wouldn’t dare. I’m just reminding Your Highness to leave some room for compromise!”
Lin Fengmian’s fan tapped harder on Song Yuanqing’s face as he laughed arrogantly.
“Sect Master Song, are you lecturing me? Do you even have the right?”
Song Yuanqing remained silent, but his eyes were bloodshot and his killing intent was almost palpable.
Lin Fengmian, completely unfazed, grabbed Song Yuanqing’s collar and pulled him closer, smiling at him.
“Sect Master Song, do you think I’m deliberately targeting you?”
Song Yuanqing suppressed his rage and said through clenched teeth, “I wouldn’t dare think that!”
Lin Fengmian’s lips curled into a wicked smile as he said with utmost arrogance, “No, you’re right! I am targeting you! If you’re unhappy, go ahead and kill me. Then let’s see if there’s still a place in this world for you, your Heavenly Deception Sect, or Song Yuanqing!”
Seeing Lin Fengmian’s domineering demeanor and Song Yuanqing’s flushed face, Shangguan Qiong couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat.
This level of arrogance and audacity was unparalleled!
This guy really wasn’t afraid of death!
Elder Ming tightly gripped his long blade, swallowing nervously as he prepared for action.
Has His Highness really become so reckless and arrogant?
Is he risking his life just to show off in front of a beauty?
You Yao also broke into a cold sweat, her aura locking onto Song Yuanqing.
If he dared to make a move, he would face a storm of attacks.
“I… wouldn’t dare!”
Song Yuanqing’s face turned red with anger and he trembled, but he didn’t dare to act.
Commoners don’t fight the wealthy, and the wealthy don’t challenge the authorities.
With his vast assets and influence, he couldn’t afford to provoke a madman like a royal prince.
Lin Fengmian had dealt with Song Yuanqing before and understood his personality, which was why he was so confident in pushing his buttons.
With You Yao, a Unity Realm expert, by his side, Song Yuanqing would have to be insane to attack a royal prince.
Even if he did, he wouldn’t be able to kill Lin Fengmian, and it would only give Lin Fengmian leverage.
The Heavenly Deception Sect and Song Yuanqing would suffer greatly as a result.
So while Lin Fengmian appeared to be in danger, he wasn’t even at risk of getting beaten up.
Lin Fengmian pointed with his fan and said coldly, “Search the sect thoroughly. Leave no stone unturned.”
The shadow guards replied in unison, “Yes!”
Lin Fengmian, still holding Shangguan Qiong, walked past Song Yuanqing and led the Shadow Guards into the Heavenly Deception Sect.
Everywhere he went, disciples who tried to block his path were knocked down, causing chaos.
His domineering attitude was such that it seemed like he would kick any dog that crossed his path.
Song Yuanqing’s face darkened, but he was powerless to stop Lin Fengmian from striding into the main hall.
“Oh, you’ve already started the banquet? Not bad, not bad! I’ve always preferred to sit at the kids’ table.”
As Lin Fengmian walked through, he kicked over every table in his path, spilling food and wine everywhere.
The dancers and musicians turned pale with fear and trembled as they huddled together.
Lin Fengmian sat down on Song Yuanqing’s skeletal throne, once again pulling Shangguan Qiong into his lap.
With a wave of his hand, he said with a smile, “Don’t stop! Keep playing the music, keep dancing!”
The higher-ups of the Heavenly Deception Sect all wore grim expressions, while Song Yuanqing gave the dancers and musicians a meaningful look.
The dancers began to move again, but their movements were stiff and lacked grace.
The musicians’ hands were shaking so much that they couldn’t play properly and often hit wrong notes.