Chapter 1420: Chapter 1420: Who Are You?
Ghost Leaf Sect Master Hu Yang, had long arrived at the agreed location with a group of people.
He was somewhat impatient.
Recently, Hu Yang had been quite elated. Although the sect had spent a great deal of resources to invite Emperor Huang Zhi to aid them and paid another huge sum to Emperor San Shi, as long as they could win this city takeover battle, it would all be worth it.
In recent days at Black Sun City, Ghost Leaf Sect had been gathering information from various sources and had almost confirmed that the Divine Woman Sect was unable to enlist the help of those powerful Emperor God Master experts. This meant that the Divine Woman Sect had only one option: having Sect Master Xiao Ziyi personally take action.
Xiao Ziyi asked Jing Yan for help in the sect’s city takeover battle, and Jing Yan agreed. Only the two of them knew about this, so Ghost Leaf Sect had not received any related information.
Speaking of which, Ghost Leaf Sect hadn’t even paid attention to Jing Yan as a person. Those who knew of Jing Yan’s existence were all senior figures in the Divine Woman Sect, and these senior figures were not easily recruited by the Ghost Leaf Sect. Therefore, Ghost Leaf Sect did not know that aside from Sect Master Xiao Ziyi, there was also a more terrifying Emperor Level God Master residing in the Divine Woman Sect’s domain.
Hu Yang, along with Huang Zhi, Emperor San Shi, and others, arrived early at the designated location.
Some martial artists with considerable status and power also came to greet Hu Yang and the others, exchanging pleasantries and offering congratulations.
In short, the atmosphere was quite lively. The members of the Ghost Leaf Sect were all in high spirits, believing that in this city takeover battle, the Ghost Leaf Sect would surely win, leaving no chance for the Divine Woman Sect. The Divine Woman Sect would be utterly trampled beneath the Ghost Leaf Sect, perhaps never able to rise again.
It was at this moment that Divine Woman Sect Master Xiao Ziyi also arrived with her people.
Jing Yan, among the Divine Woman Sect’s crowd, had brought along Gao Feng and Jing Dongxue.
Xiao Ziyi and her group saw the Ghost Leaf Sect people from afar. At the forefront were Hu Yang, Huang Zhi, and San Shi.
Seeing Emperor San Shi standing with Hu Yang, Xiao Ziyi’s expression changed.
Although she had already anticipated Emperor San Shi’s sudden betrayal of the Divine Woman Sect to join the city takeover battle alongside Ghost Leaf Sect, seeing Emperor San Shi with Hu Yang and others still filled Xiao Ziyi with rage.
The members of the Divine Woman Sect also glared at Emperor San Shi with eyes full of anger.
"Mr. Jing Yan, the one in the golden robe is Ghost Leaf Sect Master Hu Yang himself. The two by his side are Emperor Huang Zhi and Emperor San Shi. This Emperor San Shi is truly disappointing. He had promised to help our Divine Woman Sect but suddenly backed out, claiming he was injured and couldn’t fight, yet here he is. Hmph, do they really think the Divine Woman Sect is easy to bully?" Xiao Ziyi whispered to Jing Yan.
Jing Yan smiled and said, "It doesn’t matter. Even if Emperor San Shi represented the Divine Woman Sect in the city takeover battle, he might not be able to defeat Emperor Huang Zhi, right? So from another perspective, this might not be a bad thing for the Divine Woman Sect."
Hearing Jing Yan’s words, Xiao Ziyi smiled too; she understood Jing Yan’s intentions.
"Sect Master Xiao, you’ve finally arrived. I was just worried that your Divine Woman Sect wouldn’t dare to show up," Hu Yang laughed heartily and said to Xiao Ziyi from afar.
"Master Hu, you’re truly amusing," Xiao Ziyi chuckled softly.
"Sect Master Xiao, I’m really sorry! Because of some personal reasons, I can’t represent the Divine Woman Sect in this battle. I’ve been feeling quite guilty about it." Emperor San Shi bowed slightly to Xiao Ziyi, a bright smile on his face.
"There’s no need for such courtesy, Emperor San Shi. Some unexpected situations are unpredictable. So although it’s regrettable that you can’t represent the Divine Woman Sect in this city takeover battle, neither I nor the entire Divine Woman Sect hold any blame toward you." Xiao Ziyi also bowed slightly in return to Emperor San Shi.
Emperor San Shi’s eyes flickered, but he said no more.
"Sect Master Xiao, since you’re here, let’s not waste any more time. Shall we start now?" Hu Yang suggested.
"Very well." Xiao Ziyi nodded.
"Our Ghost Leaf Sect will have Emperor Huang Zhi fight. I wonder who the Divine Woman Sect will send?" Hu Yang glanced at Xiao Ziyi and the others, a mocking tone in his voice as he added, "Could it be that the Divine Woman Sect couldn’t find an Emperor Level helper? Is Sect Master Xiao planning to take the field herself?"
Hu Yang’s sarcastic tone was very clear.
Everyone present could hear it.
Your Divine Woman Sect is so pathetic, you can’t even find an Emperor Level helper.
As Hu Yang finished speaking, the crowd of martial artists observing from a distance began to buzz. Among them were those who deeply understood the strength of both Xiao Ziyi and Huang Zhi.
They all knew that even if Sect Master Xiao Ziyi personally entered the battle, it would be nearly impossible to defeat Emperor Huang Zhi and win. And if Xiao Ziyi indeed failed, the Divine Woman Sect’s reputation would suffer greatly. How would the disciples of the Divine Woman Sect face the world afterward?
Before Xiao Ziyi could respond, Jing Yan stepped forward, making his way out.
"I, Jing Yan, will represent the Divine Woman Sect in this city takeover battle." Jing Yan’s eyes narrowed slightly as he gazed at the group opposite.
Jing Yan’s sudden declaration caught Hu Yang and the others off guard.
Who is this?
What is this person’s identity?
Why is he suddenly representing the Divine Woman Sect? What realm of cultivation is this person at? He appears to be just a young junior; how can he have the confidence to represent the Divine Woman Sect in battle?
Not only was the group from the Ghost Leaf Sect taken aback, but the numerous martial artists watching from afar also fell silent, and all eyes focused on Jing Yan.
"Who are you?" Hu Yang’s gaze sharpened, and he asked Jing Yan in a deep voice.
"As I said, my name is Jing Yan. In this city takeover battle between the Divine Woman Sect and the Ghost Leaf Sect, I will represent the Divine Woman Sect." Jing Yan emphasized, repeating his words in a voice that resonated throughout the area.
Hu Yang and the others quickly processed the situation, yet evidently, they had never heard of a strong force named Jing Yan. Not even among ordinary God Masters was there someone named Jing Yan.
And this person had arrived with Xiao Ziyi and the others.
Hu Yang looked towards Xiao Ziyi.
"Sect Master Xiao, is this Jing Yan the helper you’ve found?" Hu Yang asked mockingly.
"Master Hu need not doubt, Mr. Jing Yan is a friend of our Divine Woman Sect. He heard that Emperor San Shi couldn’t represent us, so he decided to help our Divine Woman Sect this time. In this city takeover battle, Mr. Jing Yan will represent us." Xiao Ziyi laughed coldly and announced loudly, confirming Jing Yan’s identity as the Divine Woman Sect’s aide.