Chapter 327: Chapter 308: 9-Palace Concentric Altar
"Lin Cann is being held by the neck and slapped, with no chance to fight back at all?"
"Th-this... How is this possible? Lin Cann is ranked third on the Secret Realm Potential List..."
Seeing the scene before them clearly, everyone lost their minds.
This was especially true for Xu’an and his companion from the Qianqing Sect. Others might not have been clear on Lin Cann’s strength, but the two of them knew it perfectly well. For someone so powerful to be no different from an ant in front of the youth’s attendant... ’What kind of power is this?’
’A Secret Realm Powerhouse?’
’How is that possible! Aren’t there only three Secret Realm Powerhouses on the entire Qi Sea Continent? When did another one appear?’
A deep sense of fear appeared in everyone’s eyes.
If someone was only slightly stronger or possessed great treasures, others might covet them. But when someone’s strength was overwhelming, all that remained in the eyes of others was fear.
SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP SLAP!
The slapping finally stopped. There had been exactly ten—no more, no less.
"Master, do you think teaching him a lesson like this will suffice?" After finishing, Xiaofong kept his grip on Lin Cann and turned to ask Nie Yun.
"Your technique is a bit crude, but it’s not bad," Nie Yun said with a nod.
’He calls *that* crude? *Pfft...*’ Hearing the youth’s critique, Lin Cann nearly coughed up blood and died on the spot.
’This attendant named Xiaofong might have appeared to only slap me ten times, but every single slap contained a unique force, infusing a special Dark Force into my body. This Power can’t be neutralized or healed, and it’s causing me immense pain!’
’If a technique like this is considered crude, then does a complex one even exist in this world?’
"You’re Lin Cann, right? Let me tell you something. The reason you got beaten today wasn’t because you offended me. It was because you were being used, serving as someone else’s pawn. I had you beaten to wake you up!"
Seeing that Lin Cann’s face was now so swollen that his own parents wouldn’t recognize him, Nie Yun spoke coolly.
’When dealing with someone like Lin Cann, he would never have listened if I’d just told him he was being used. But now that he’s taken a beating and had his pride knocked out of him, he’ll be more inclined to listen.’
’That’s just human nature.’
As his ten fingers danced, a special seal made of True Qi formed before Nie Yun. The moment it appeared, a voice echoed through the courtyard.
"Right, I don’t think this is foolproof enough. I saw that bitch during the day. Not only did she dare to return, but she’s with that Nie Yun kid. In that case, I’ll send them a grand gift tonight, something to keep them from sleeping soundly! Haha!"
"Don’t worry. I just arranged for someone to inform the Qianqing Sect that the traitor from years ago is back. Let them fight to the death. Afterward, I can even step in and act like the good guy. It’s killing two birds with one stone!"
...
The voices belonged to His Majesty Huangg Ling and Tuxin. Nie Yun had reproduced their conversation with a special technique, perfectly preserving the voices and their conspiratorial tone.
"It’s Huangg Ling... He dared to set me up?"
Hearing this, even a fool would have understood. Lin Cann realized he had truly been used as a pawn, and he began to tremble with rage.
’Thinking back, it was indeed His Majesty Huangg Ling who told me that Baihua Xiu had come to Guangming City. It seems this was premeditated.’
"Now that you understand, you should know what to do," Nie Yun said, signaling for Xiaofong to release Lin Cann.
’Actually, it wouldn’t have mattered whether I explained or not. My strength speaks for itself, so I’m not afraid of what he might try to do. Still, being the target of a scheme is incredibly annoying.’
"Junior Sister Baihua Xiu, I listened to malicious slander. I apologize and hope you can forgive me!"
Lin Cann knew the young man wouldn’t let him off the hook unless he cleared the air, so he cupped his fist and spoke.
"Senior Brother, there’s no need for such formalities. If Master hadn’t forgiven me back then, he wouldn’t have allowed me to establish my own sect in the Divine Wind Empire without taking action," Baihua Xiu said with a nod.
"Yes, I was ignorant. I’m going to find Huangg Ling and demand an explanation today. I will return to apologize to you properly later, Junior Sister! Your Majesty Nie Yun, I’ll take my leave!" Lin Cann said with a deep bow.
"Farewell."
This time, Nie Yun didn’t stop them. He even let Xu’an and his companion leave as well.
’Huangg Ling wanted to harm me. By making things clear, I can let Lin Cann go have a dog-eat-dog fight with him. That saves me the trouble and gives me some peace.’
"Your Majesty Nie Yun, we were blind to your greatness! You are a magnanimous man, please spare us..."
When His Majesty Longxi and the others saw that the experts from the Secret Realm Potential List were either dead or injured, how could they dare to utter any more nonsense? They immediately began to plead.
"Enough. You were all just misled by someone else. I won’t hold it against you."
Nie Yun waved his hand dismissively.
’No matter what, these people were the heads of Empires. Even though they were opportunists who swayed with the wind, he couldn’t just kill them all. Doing so would undoubtedly cause a great deal of unnecessary trouble.’
’Of course, the main reason was that his own strength hadn’t reached that Realm yet. If he were the number one expert on the Qi Sea Continent, capable of suppressing all nations, then killing every last one of them would be of no consequence.’
Nie Yun had always been a lawless individual; to him, the lives of a few Emperors were like child’s play.
"Yes, yes, Lord Yun! We’ll take our leave at once!" His Majesty Longxi and the others wiped away their cold sweat, preparing to exit the courtyard.
"My master said he wouldn’t hold it against you, but do you really think that means it’s over? Thinking you can leave without offering some compensation? Isn’t that letting you off a bit too easily?"
Xiaofong said, taking a step forward with a deadpan expression.
Previously, if a young man like Xiaofong had said such a thing, the crowd would have surely erupted in angry curses. But now, remembering what had happened to Lin Cann, not a single one of them dared to speak.
’Even someone as strong as Lin Cann was no match for this kid. Cursing him now would be suicide!’
"We know we were wrong. This is my Divine Heaven Empire’s special [Snow Mountain Spirit Liquid]. Consuming it can help increase one’s physical strength. I offer it to His Majesty Nie Yun as compensation!" His Majesty Longxi was the first to act, taking out a jade bottle and presenting it.