Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1392: Chapter 1391: Martial Champion

Young Master Qi of the Zhang Family glanced at the headmaster not far away and said in a grave tone, ”Headmaster, are these the members of your Qinghe Academy? Is it also taught at Qinghe Academy to insult my Zhang Family in such a manner?”

The headmaster remained calm as he spoke softly, ”I believe he is not wrong; the Zhang Family has indeed acted disgracefully in this matter. Young Master Qi, why destroy your good reputation here?”

”You...” Young Master Qi was even more infuriated. His initial intent was to intimidate the people of Qinghe Academy, making them realize that he was truly angry. If the people of Qinghe Academy didn’t intervene on behalf of Su Yang, then he could easily take action and kill Su Yang. The matter was as simple as that.

However, seeing the stance of Qinghe Academy, it seemed like they were determined to protect Su Yang at all costs. At this point, he found himself in a difficult position. If it really came down to a life-and-death struggle, with so many from Qinghe Academy present, the Zhang Family wouldn’t gain any advantage. Even if they were not afraid of Qinghe Academy, the losses would be too great, and that was not the outcome they desired.

And now that things had come this far, Young Master Qi couldn’t back down. If he retreated, wouldn’t that be the same as showing weakness? If he showed such weakness, the reputation of the Zhang Family would be utterly ruined.

At this moment, Young Master Qi truly felt he was in an impossible situation. He couldn’t understand how things had escalated to this point, why Qinghe Academy was supporting Su Yang like this?

Just as Young Master Qi was feeling awkward and couldn’t think of a way to handle this situation, a gentle sigh suddenly arose. This sigh, as if echoing by everyone’s ears, made people suspect whether the person who sighed was standing right beside them.

The Terrestrial Immortals present at the scene were clearly on high alert.

The headmaster slightly raised his head, looking towards the sky as if pondering something.

Su Yang was startled; he looked around but couldn’t see anyone sighing. Who exactly had let out that sigh?

Seeing the bewildered expressions of many around him, Su Yang felt even more shocked. Clearly, the person sighing was not nearby!

Projecting one’s voice like this was not a difficult feat for Su Yang. However, the key issue was that there were so many Earth Immortals present at the scene, and even many experts from Qinghe Academy were there. The Protective Gang Qi of each person was extremely formidable, almost completely sealing off the Shen Family Courtyard.

But this person’s sigh could still clearly reach everyone’s ears, which was truly astonishing.

The person who sighed, just how strong could they be?

Young Master Qi was initially taken aback but then was overjoyed, looking respectfully towards the direction of the sky.

Old Zhang the Eighth was also startled, as if he couldn’t comprehend the situation, yet he still showed the same respect.

It wasn’t long before a slightly hoarse voice once again reached everyone’s ears: ”Tonight’s battle arose from Su Yang and Su Ze; let it be settled between the two of them. However, since Su Ze is the son of an old acquaintance, I hope Master Su can show leniency and spare his life!”

Su Yang frowned; he didn’t know who was speaking, but judging by the expressions around him, he realized the person’s identity was no simple matter.

Before Su Yang could speak, the headmaster directly said, ”Since Mr. Zhang has spoken as such, we will naturally comply. Su Yang, you shall fight with Su Ze, to determine the victor but not to the death. How does that sound?”

Su Yang’s mind stirred; the headmaster referred to this person as Mr. Zhang, so wasn’t the identity of this individual obvious?

Apart from that renowned oddity, the Martial Champion who had been famous for two hundred and seventy-two years, who else could make the headmaster address them that way?

So it seems that this matter has finally alarmed the Martial Champion? He personally intervened to resolve this affair, wanting Su Yang to fight Su Ze, but only to decide the winner and not life or death?

Su Yang took a deep breath; in fact, how he would handle tonight’s matter primarily depended on the headmaster’s attitude. He had rebuked Young Master Qi earlier because of the headmaster’s tacit consent.

Now that the Martial Champion had personally spoken and the headmaster readily agreed, there was no way Su Yang could disagree.

”Very well, I shall have a battle with him, to decide the victor but not the life or death,” Su Yang declared loudly.

The crowd simultaneously turned to look at Su Ze, who was panicking; he wasn’t a match for Su Yang at all.

”I...I won’t fight!” Su Ze immediately said, ”Who do you think you are to fight with me...”

”You don’t want to fight? That’s fine too!” Su Yang responded directly, ”Old Master Zhang, it is not that we refuse to give you face, but your old friend’s son is the one not giving you face. This cannot be blamed on me. If you’re unwilling to fight, then let’s continue; just so happens, if not for giving Old Master Zhang face, I would indeed have wanted to slaughter you all indeed!”

Su Ze panicked again, hastily looking back at Su Liang.

Su Liang frowned deeply, saying loudly, ”Mr. Zhang, Su Ze is not yet eighteen this year, he is too young, and there is a gap in strength compared to Su Yang. For this battle, why not let someone else fight Su Yang instead?”

The Martial Champion remained silent, but the headmaster softly said, ”Su Ze is the son of Patriarch Su, and he is also the leader of this group. This affair has arisen from his grudge with Su Yang. Now that Su Yang has personally come forward, the Su Family wishes to switch contenders; how does that make any sense?”

Su Liang’s expression changed again as he said gravely, ”It’s clear that Su Ze is no match for Su Yang, but still insisting on this fight, isn’t that deliberately putting Su Ze at a disadvantage?”

”Aware that he’s no match, then why come and launch a sneak attack on the Shen Family Courtyard?” Su Yang bluntly said, ”If you don’t have the ability, then roll back and suckle, why come out and lose face!”

”How dare you insult me!” Su Ze was furious.

”So what if I insult you!” Su Yang coldly replied, ”I’ve already given the face. Old Master Zhang also said it, for you and me to resolve this matter. If you do not fight, then you are not giving Old Master Zhang face, which has nothing to do with me. I only need one word from you, will you fight or not? If not, then we shall continue!”

Young Master Qi’s expression changed, about to speak, but the voice of the Martial Champion once again came through: ”Thank you, Master Su. Old Qi, Old Eight, go home!”

Su Liang panicked, as the Martial Champion’s intention was very clear; he wasn’t planning to get involved anymore.

If the Martial Champion wouldn’t intercede, then this time they were truly in trouble.

With so many people from Qinghe Academy here, these Earth Immortals simply couldn’t go down to assist.

And down below, Su Yang’s allies, bolstered by the support of Old Wang the Second and two others, their strength greatly increased, completely suppressing them. If the battle really went on, then perhaps as Su Yang said, the Su Family of Yanbei would indeed pay a bitter price this time.

But could they really let Su Ze fight Su Yang?

Su Liang was considering in his heart, wanting to find a powerful expert, someone like Xue Nu, to seriously injure Su Yang, so this trip wouldn’t be in vain. But looking at the current situation, that seemed impossible. If even the Martial Champion wouldn’t speak for them, did they have any other choice?