Upon hearing this, the members of the Ye Nation Royal Family instantly turned extremely gloomy!
They didn't expect Lin Xuan to be so disrespectful. This situation put them in an extremely awkward position. As members of the Ye Nation Royal Family, they were in a dilemma.
Leaving? They had already been slapped in the face, and as members of the royal family, leaving would be extremely embarrassing.
Staying? Lin Xuan was an inner sect elder of Shentian Sect, with a highly respected status. If they directly confronted Lin Xuan, where would the face of the Sect Master, Shen Wufeng, go?
Although the Ye Nation Royal Family was powerful, they were not yet at the point where they could directly disregard Shentian Sect.
The entire scene fell into a deep silence. Everyone was watching this scene without saying a word, including Shen Wufeng. At this moment, Lin Xuan didn't need him to intervene.
Moreover, he wouldn't interfere. Although the Ye Nation was powerful, it wouldn't make him abandon his position as an esteemed inner sect elder with a limitless future.
The Royal Duke realm powerhouse from Ye Nation had to turn to Shen Wufeng and said, "Your Excellency, the Sect Master, are the inner sect elders of Shentian Sect all such disrespectful individuals? Although Elder Lin Xuan is accepting disciples for Shentian Sect, this matter involves the internal affairs of our clan. We hope that the Sect Master can discern the situation!"
Realizing that bringing out their background was ineffective against Lin Xuan, this person was determined to confront him. They could only present this matter to Sect Master Shen Wufeng.
Shen Wufeng smiled and said, "The Ye Nation envoy is joking. Although Lin Xuan is a member of Shentian Sect, he and I are both Royal Duke realm experts. How can I interfere with his decision to accept disciples? I am not someone who easily believes others. If this is a matter concerning the clan, you might as well have the envoy bring Ye Emperor here. I believe Elder Lin will be clear about it."
As Shen Wufeng spoke, the Ye Nation group inwardly cursed. It was clear that he didn't want to get involved in this matter and was not giving them any face.
Bring Ye Emperor personally?
What kind of existence was Ye Emperor? The ruler of Ye Nation, highly revered and noble. How could he come personally for the matter of a junior seeking a teacher? And especially to stop it? How could that be dignified?
"It seems this matter cannot be resolved amicably!"
The Ye Nation Royal Duke powerhouse said in a sinister tone.
However, today, they had to stop Ye Hao's apprenticeship, as it was their duty.
"Since Shentian Sect is unwilling to intervene, and Lin Xuan is unwilling to back down, let's try it. Lin Xuan, a mere Royal Duke realm beginner, what qualifications does he have to resist our Ye Nation Royal Family!"
After a brief contemplation, the Ye Nation group had already made up their minds. They then said to Lin Xuan, "Elder Lin Xuan, are you really going to be stubborn and insist on accepting him as your disciple? Today, we must take Ye Hao away!"
They questioned Lin Xuan again.
"Take him away? You can try!"
Lin Xuan said coldly. At this point, Ye Hao was already his disciple. Trying to force him to hand over his disciple in person was simply a foolish dream!
This statement had already made his stance clear.
You guys, wishful thinking!
At this moment, the atmosphere in the void of Shentian Sect became tense. The disciples below were shocked by the Ye Nation's secrets and hurriedly retreated. Two Royal Duke realm powerhouses fighting was no joke. Even the slightest shockwave could take their lives.
"Lin Xuan, today you will know that the Ye Nation Royal Family can get what they want, one way or another!"
As the words fell, there was a loud "boom." The Ye Nation Royal Duke powerhouse had already made a move.
"Lihuo Nine Swords!"
With a shout, the divine sword in the Ye Nation Royal Duke's hand slashed towards Lin Xuan. Originally, he shouldn't have made a move on Shentian Sect's territory. However, Shen Wufeng's words had already made it clear that he might not make a move even if they respected the Ye Nation's face.
Moreover, if the young master became a king or even reached the realm of an emperor in the future, even if they offended Shentian Sect today, what could Shentian Sect do to them?
Rumble!
In the void, it was instantly covered by the endless flames erupting from the burst of spiritual power. The surging flames rushed towards Lin Xuan as if they were going to devour him!
"That's... the Lihuo Nine Swords of the Ye Nation Royal Family. It's rumored that the Lihuo Nine Swords can even fight beyond realms! I wonder if Elder Lin Xuan can handle it..."
On the side, the experts from the major families who had rushed over, looked at the scene in the void and couldn't help but exclaim.
They didn't expect such a thing to happen just by sending the younger generation to participate in the sect's assessment.
Naturally, they knew that Lin Xuan was the youngest Royal Duke realm elder in Shentian Sect. However, considering he had just entered the Royal Duke realm, it was not easy for him to deal with an opponent with substantial experience in the middle stage of the Royal Duke realm.
"Sect Master?"
Elder Sun and the others looked at Shen Wufeng as they saw this scene. However, the latter just looked calmly at the situation and said, "It's fine!"
Although Lin Xuan might not be able to defeat the Ye Nation's Royal Duke, it wasn't easy for the other party to take him down either.
"Foolish!"
The Ye Nation Royal Duke murmured as he saw Lin Xuan standing still under his Lihuo Nine Swords. In his view, Lin Xuan was just a quick breakthrough with no real combat experience, an arrogant person.
In his opinion, Ye Nation's Lihuo Nine Swords, when used by him with the complete strength of the early stage of the Royal Duke realm, even if it encountered someone in the mid-stage, they would have to retreat.
Lin Xuan had just entered the Royal Duke realm, how could he resist?
The light of the scattered fire filled the sky, instantly overwhelming Lin Xuan. "Even the talented Royal Duke of Shentian Sect is nothing special!"
Having suffered a loss at Shentian Sect just now, the Ye Nation Royal Duke couldn't help but taunt Lin Xuan at this moment.
Although he wouldn't kill Lin Xuan here, with this one strike, Lin Xuan would have to retreat and recover for a long time. The matter of accepting disciples would become a joke!
At this moment, everyone's eyes were tightly focused on the overwhelming fire.
However, just as the flames were about to engulf Lin Xuan, at the last moment, people saw Lin Xuan extending a palm and suddenly patting forward. Facing the countless flames of the Lihuo Nine Swords, a voice slowly floated out:
"It seems you've chosen death!"
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