The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Glory of the Flame Chapter 112: Chapter 112: The Glory of the Flame From Ran Hou’s words, it was clear that he did not want to completely fall out with the Fiery Flame Adventure Team.

The Fiery Flame Adventure Team, indeed, had far fewer members than the gang he led.

But the individuals in Fiery Flame, each and every one of them, were seasoned warriors, rife with combat experience.

Once a fight broke out, Ran Hou felt that even if he could annihilate the Fiery Flame Adventure Team, his own gang would definitely suffer great losses.

Therefore, he was unwilling to start a war unless absolutely necessary.

As long as Gao Zhan handed over the green-clothed Martial Artist named Jing Yan, it would mean that the Fiery Flame Adventure Team had bowed down to him, Ran Hou.

In Black Teeth Village, no one could accuse Ran Hou of being unloyal or cowardly.

“Hehe…”

“Ran Hou, chief, you’re asking the impossible!” Gao Zhan said with a smile, his gaze fixed directly on Ran Hou.

“Everyone knows that Young Master Jing Yan is now our employer at the Fiery Flame Adventure Team, and our responsibility is to ensure his safety.

Now, Chief Ran Hou, you want me to hand over our employer—would our team have any credibility afterward?” Although Gao Zhan spoke calmly, his words carried an undeniable implication that there was no room for negotiation.

Gao Zhan knew that if a fight did break out, it would be a deadly blow to the Fiery Flame Adventure Team.

Even if some members behind him might survive, the majority would perish here.

Even his own chances of survival were slim, as Ran Hou was a Half-step Innate, and he had no confidence in surviving under Ran Hou’s hands.

But even if most of Fiery Flame were to die here, they would never hand Jing Yan over.

As long as one member of Fiery Flame was alive, Jing Yan must survive.

That was Fiery Flame’s pride—it wasn’t obsolescence; it was glory.

“Chief Ran Hou, my sister Gao Feng did indeed have some unpleasant conflicts with your brother Hua Bao at Black Teeth Tavern.

Let me have Gao Feng apologize to Brother Hua Bao.

Please, Chief Ran Hou, give the Fiery Flame Adventure Team some face and let this matter slide,” Gao Zhan said.

“Big brother…” Gao Feng stomped her foot.

Apologize to Hua Bao?

That would be like killing her!

“Listen!” Gao Zhan glared sternly at Gao Feng.

In his heart, Gao Zhan did not want his sister to apologize to the detestable ruffian Hua Bao either, but this concerned the survival of the entire Fiery Flame Adventure Team.

If Gao Feng’s apology could resolve the situation, then no matter how reluctant she was, she would have to lower her head and admit her mistake.

Gao Feng clearly understood this too, so she fell silent, her gaze fixating hatefully on Hua Bao behind Ran Hou, as if she wanted to kill him a hundred times over.

“Hahaha…”

Ran Hou, however, narrowed his eyes and laughed.

“Captain Gao Zhan, you want me to give you face, but who will give me, Ran Hou, face?

I’ve already tried to compromise as much as possible, but you are ungrateful.

I’ll be straightforward then—today, if you don’t hand over that green-clothed lad, your entire Fiery Flame Adventure Team will die right here!

Let that kid be buried with them!” Ran Hou’s whole body radiated murderous intent, his fierce gaze shooting out as he shouted menacingly.

“Prepare for battle, Gao Feng, Fang De, once the fighting starts, escort Young Master Jing Yan away from Soul-breaking Cliff immediately!” Gao Zhan slightly turned his body and whispered instructions to Gao Feng and Fang De.

He knew that this battle could no longer be avoided.

“Captain Gao Zhan, since they want me, just hand me over!

Don’t worry, I won’t blame you.”

Jing Yan said with a light smile.

“If you don’t speak, will you die?” Before Gao Zhan could speak, Gao Feng glared at Jing Yan.

“Young Master Jing Yan, once the fighting starts, you must run as fast as you can to the rear.

Sister Gao Feng and I will do our utmost to protect you,” Fang De also whispered in a solemn voice to Jing Yan.

Although he didn’t really like Jing Yan, in a critical moment, he too, would risk his life to ensure Jing Yan’s safety.

The people of Fiery Flame Adventure Team would undoubtedly take protecting Jing Yan as their most important task.

Jing Yan, in his heart, was also moved unintentionally.

He had not expected that the people of Fiery Flame Adventure Team would have such integrity.

If it were an ordinary adventure team, they might have given in to the threats from the Ran Hou Gang long ago.

Between protecting oneself and protecting the whole adventure team, who would foolishly risk their team’s lives?

Jing Yan did not speak again, but he had already started walking forward.

At this time, behind the standoff location between the Fiery Flame Adventure Team and the Ran Hou Gang, many adventurers and martial artists had gathered.

Among these people, some had even witnessed Jing Yan’s conflict with Hua Bao at the Black Teeth Tavern.

“It’s going to start!”

“Sigh, Captain Gao Zhan really has the spirit, actually going to war with Ran Hou for that kid in green clothes!”

“I think it’s not worth it for the Fiery Flame Adventure Team!

If Ran Hou wants that kid, just hand him over.

Now, it seems they are ready to sacrifice the entirety of Fiery Flame!”

“Hmph, I find that kid displeasing to the eye.

If he had been willing to bow his head at that time, it wouldn’t have put Captain Gao Zhan and his men in such a difficult position.

In my opinion, that kid is just seeking his own death; he deserves to die if he does!”

“Exactly!”

Some people whispered among themselves, and many pointed their criticism towards Jing Yan.

These adventurers knew the hardships of the path of martial arts.

They also understood that in places like the Moonlight Forest, even if you’re reluctant, sometimes you must bow your head.

Bow your head, stay alive!

Refuse to bow, and die!

To live is to have hope.

Once a person dies, who will remember a bit of dignity?

“Young Master Jing Yan, what are you doing?”

“Young Master Jing Yan, don’t move, stop right there!”

Gao Zhan, Gao Feng, and others did not expect Jing Yan to step out from among them.

By the time they noticed, Jing Yan had already walked beyond their protective range.

They all anxiously called out to Jing Yan.

Had Jing Yan gone mad?

Gao Zhan had already stimulated the primordial energy in his martial arts meridians, preparing to burst forth.

“Haha, this kid’s brain is really problematic; he’s coming out to court death himself!

Big Brother, let me personally kill this little brat!” Hua Bao noticed Jing Yan walking towards them and his eyes suddenly brightened as he spoke to Ran Hou.

Ran Hou frowned as he watched Jing Yan.

He felt that something was not quite right.

Initially, he hadn’t paid much attention to Jing Yan, so he didn’t have any odd feelings.

But now that Jing Yan had stepped forward, he realized that he couldn’t quite see through this young martial artist, Jing Yan.

There seemed to be a mysterious, profound power about him.

What’s going on?

Ran Hou even started to feel an uncontrollable nervousness.