Supreme Warrior in the City

Chapter 1434: Chapter 1433: Putting on a Show

The Terrestrial Immortals exchanged glances. Truth be told, they really didn’t want to make a move.

Although it was just about stopping Su Yang and his group, if things escalated into an actual fight, collisions and injuries would be inevitable. If the Law Enforcers were drawn over, they’d be in deep trouble.

In fact, this was precisely Su Yang’s strategy. From the moment the Second Elder appeared, Su Yang already knew reasoning with the people of the Medicine Sect was impossible. Thus, he had to figure out another way to resolve the situation.

This was his plan: force these people to attack, thereby provoking the Law Enforcers. If the situation became too messy, the Law Enforcers might end up battling the Medicine Sect instead—saving Su Yang from having to intervene himself.

The Second Elder, arrogant and self-absorbed as always, fell right into the trap. He was actually preparing to have the Medicine Sect’s Terrestrial Immortals make a move.

But the Medicine Sect’s Terrestrial Immortals weren’t fools—they truly didn’t want this outcome.

Watching their own people being beaten down without any ability to resist, the Second Elder grew increasingly anxious and bellowed, ”What are you all standing around for? Hurry up and attack!”

The Terrestrial Immortals looked embarrassed. Reluctantly, they finally stepped forward.

”Su Yang, have your people stop immediately. Otherwise, if we strike, this matter will become irreparable!” one Terrestrial Immortal shouted at Su Yang in an effort to intimidate him.

”Save the useless threats! If you’ve got the guts, then come at me!” Zhao Hu Zi was the first to curse loudly, ”Kill me if you can! If I even flinch, I won’t count myself as your elder!”

Everyone around burst into laughter, while the Medicine Sect members’ faces darkened with anger.

That Terrestrial Immortal boiled with rage, shouting, ”You lowly mortals are good for nothing but petty taunts! I won’t waste words with you—stop immediately, or I’ll attack!”

Zhao Hu Zi kicked a nearby Medicine Sect member out of the way and extended his middle finger at the Terrestrial Immortal.

”Courting death!” The Terrestrial Immortal was entirely provoked and charged forward in fury.

Su Yang had been waiting for this. He immediately dashed forward to clash directly with the Terrestrial Immortal.

The Terrestrial Immortal was undeniably powerful. Su Yang was no match and was knocked back multiple steps. However, thanks to the protection of the Celestial War Armor, combined with the support of the Little Turtle, Su Yang sustained no injuries.

Still, Su Yang wouldn’t let this opportunity slip. He promptly spat out a mouthful of blood, making it look as though he’d taken a serious hit, causing anxiety among his group.

”Master Su, are you alright?” Zhao Hu Zi asked worriedly. Su Yang had protected him and gotten injured because of it.

”I’m fine. Not dead yet!” Su Yang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, glaring sinisterly at the Medicine Sect’s Terrestrial Immortal. ”The Medicine Sect is truly impressive, treating the Heavenly Court like a joke, and the laws of the universe like mere rubbish. Today has been quite the revelation!”

”Enough nonsense!” The Terrestrial Immortal roared furiously. ”Su Yang, have your people stop now! Otherwise, you’ll be the first person I kill today!”

”Come on, then! Do it!” Su Yang shouted back. ”If you’ve already disregarded the laws of the universe, why would I fear death? Kill me if you dare! If I even hesitate, I’m no hero!”

”You...” The Terrestrial Immortal was pushed past the edge, ready to attack.

Suddenly, a deafening crack of thunder resonated through the sky, and three gold-armored men descended from above—it was the Law Enforcers!

Su Yang’s eyes narrowed slightly. The Law Enforcers had appeared earlier than he’d anticipated.

At the sight of the Law Enforcers, the Terrestrial Immortal from the Medicine Sect froze, his outstretched hand halting awkwardly mid-air as he scratched his head in embarrassment.

The other Medicine Sect members were equally alarmed, especially the Terrestrial Immortals. After all, on Su Yang’s side, there wasn’t a single Terrestrial Immortal. The arrival of the Law Enforcers meant trouble solely for them.

All the Terrestrial Immortals turned their gazes toward the Second Elder, who also furrowed his brows anxiously. He wasn’t often away from the Medicine Sect and seldom encountered Law Enforcers; these situations were unfamiliar territory for him.

In the past, whenever anything happened, simply stating his status was usually enough to resolve the issue. He’d never had to actually handle such matters, let alone provoke the intervention of Law Enforcers.

Deep down, he had never taken the Law Enforcers seriously.

Yet now, faced with their presence, he couldn’t help but feel panic.

The leading gold-armored Law Enforcer glared at the Terrestrial Immortal who had attacked earlier and shouted loudly, ”Outrageous! As a Terrestrial Immortal, you dare violate the rules governing Terrestrial Immortals and assault mortals? What punishment do you deserve?”

The Terrestrial Immortal shuddered in fear, hurriedly looking to the Second Elder for help.

Though internally alarmed, the Second Elder was still the Medicine Sect’s leader. With all eyes on him, he couldn’t afford to shrink back like a coward.

Taking a deep breath, the Second Elder stepped forward, cupped his hands, and said, ”Honored Law Enforcers, this is all a misunderstanding! Truly, we were only attempting to scare them—it was never our intention to kill anyone.”

The gold-armored Law Enforcer’s expression instantly hardened. ”A scare? Do you take us for fools? He just unleashed a full-force attack, severely wounding this mortal. Is this what you call a scare? According to the rules governing Terrestrial Immortals, you shouldn’t even raise a hand against mortals, let alone injure one gravely. What nonsense is this scare you speak of?”

The Second Elder felt deeply embarrassed. His lofty status among the Ten Great Sects ensured everyone usually treated him with utmost respect—when had he ever faced such insult?

But these were Law Enforcers. No matter how displeased he felt, he had no choice but to suppress his irritation.

”It truly was a misunderstanding,” the Second Elder said. ”I’m the Second Elder of the Medicine Sect...”

”I don’t care who you are. Rules are rules. Since he broke them, he must face punishment according to those rules!” The gold-armored Law Enforcer waved a hand, his voice sharp: ”This man has gravely injured a mortal and thus must be confined for three years under the laws governing Terrestrial Immortals. Take him away!”

The other two gold-armored Law Enforcers immediately moved to detain him. The Terrestrial Immortal panicked, shouting anxiously, ”Second Elder, save me!”

The Second Elder was enraged. These men were acting as though he didn’t exist, showing outright disregard for his stature—this was the first time he’d ever been treated this way.

”Stop!” The Second Elder shouted furiously.

”You intend to obstruct Law Enforcers in their duty?” The leading gold-armored Law Enforcer glared coldly.

”Everything must be reasoned!” The Second Elder argued sternly. ”Your actions, lacking any justification, are quite excessive, don’t you think?”

”How are we being unreasonable?” The gold-armored Law Enforcer replied gravely, ”Did he violate the rules governing Terrestrial Immortals? We act in accordance with those rules—what’s improper about that?”

”But at the very least, shouldn’t you ask why we acted this way?” The Second Elder retorted angrily. ”These lowly mortals wanted to kill our Medicine Sect members. Are we Terrestrial Immortals supposed to stand idly by and watch our disciples die here, unable to retaliate?”