<h4>Chapter 843: Chapter 845: Dismissed Without a Second Thought</h4>


    "And then what happened?" Lin Dong pursued the question.


    The Spirit Vein of Fangding Mountain was destroyed, didn’t those people face any condemnation for that? Is there no one in the world of martial arts who stands for justice? Is there no one willing to step forward and uphold righteousness?


    Lin Zhao also looked at Chu Ge with tension, asking, "Mr. Chu, did those martial artists just stand by and watch these people destroy the Spirit Vein?"


    Chu Ge sighed lightly, "Of course not, those people faced the deserved punishment, they had their tendons severed, their martial arts crippled, never to return to Ancient Martial Arts."


    Huo Tianqian snorted, "Such punishment is too lenient for them."


    Jian Chunqiu stood silently to the side, one hand behind his back, his eyes holding some indefinable emotion, like he was reminiscing.


    Chu Ge’s narration reached Jian Chunqiu’s ears, he was the one back then who crippled those people’s martial arts, drove them out of Ancient Martial Arts, and warned them never to return!


    Chu Ge looked at Jian Chunqiu, slowly smiled, "As for why the punishment was so light, it depends on the people involved."


    He sessfully directed everyone’s attention to Jian Chunqiu, Lin Dong scratched his head in confusion and asked, "Mr. Chu, do you mean that person from back then was Elder Jian?"


    Lin Zhao looked at Jian Chunqiu with shock and curiosity, "Elder Jian was thest one standing back then?"


    Though his words were a question, it was perfectly normal to him that Jian Chunqiu stoodst because of his martial arts prowess.


    Jian Chunqiu sensed the surrounding gazes, puzzled, he turned and asked, "Why are you all looking at me like this?"


    "Elder Jian, were you thest one standing back then?" Lin Zhao asked with curious eyes.


    "Master, did you alsoe to Fangding Mountain back then?"


    Jian Chunqiu looked at their astonished expressions and snorted, "What’s there to be surprised about? There was a great battle at Fangding Mountain back then, how could I not havee?"


    Jian Chunqiu sighed, "But when I arrived, the Spirit Vein of Fangding Mountain had already been destroyed."


    "Alright, that’s not the main focus today, don’t dwell on the history of Fangding Mountain anymore. Looks like almost everyone is here, we should head up the mountain now."


    Chu Ge nodded, ncing around, Fangding Mountain was already crowded with people, but the Dragon Group folks hadn’t shown up yet.


    As Chu Ge and the others ascended the mountain, they heard discussions among the crowd.


    "Could the Dragon Group people be afraid toe?"


    "Exactly, we agreed on eight o’clock, and now it’s half-past eight, don’t they have any sense of time?"


    "Hmph! I think they chickened out! They’re too scared toe! We’ve fought the Dragon Group for so many years, don’t we know their strength by now? They must be afraid toe!"


    When Jian Chunqiu arrived, people were discussing, and someone hurried over to greet him, "Elder Jian, you’re here."


    The others also stopped their conversation, surrounding Jian Chunqiu, "Elder Jian, rest assured, Zhang Cheng’s grudge, we will definitely avenge it for you!"


    "Yes! That’s right!"


    "Elder Jian, are you sure the Dragon Group people wille today? Could they be ying tricks on us?"


    At this moment, others approached, raising their doubts.


    It’s the middle of winter now, coupled with Fangding Mountain having no shelter, the winter wind was bleak. Even though they were Ancient Martial Artists, able to use True Qi to resist the cold, the wind blowing on their faces was still ufortable.


    Jian Chunqiu nodded, "They will surelye, or they might have already arrived."


    "What? They’re already here?"


    The crowd looked around, noticing no trace of the Dragon Group people, curiously asking; "Elder Jian, what do you mean? Where are they?"


    Jian Chunqiu sighed lightly, "If they’ve already arrived and are hiding intentionally, would they let you discover them?"


    "This..."


    "What on earth is the Dragon Group up to?"


    "Exactly! They agreed to a fairpetition, and now they’re hiding like turtles, what is this supposed to mean? Leaving us all standing here waiting for them?"


    Jian Chunqiu looked up at the sky, calcting time, based on Long Ang’s character, they should have arrived by now unless something happened.


    "Alright, don’t overthink. Since they’ve decided on a fairpetition with us, we shouldpete well with them, but everyone should be cautious, careful of possible ambushes around."


    The crowd nodded in agreement, not speaking further.


    Meanwhile, on the other side, Long Ang was indeed being obstructed.


    "Long Ang, who permitted you to decide arbitrarily on apetition with Ancient Martial Arts?"


    In Long Ang’s vi hall, an elderly man was sitting on the sofa, his face looking rather displeased, almost furious.


    Long Ang stubbornly held his chin high, "Elder Su, why won’t you allow us to have a fair duel with them? Constantly backing down is not the way we cultivators should behave!"


    "You’re being ridiculous!" Elder Su angrily stood up, pointing at Long Ang and said, "Do you know how despicable those Ancient Martial Arts people can be? You say they want a fair duel, do you really think they will be fair?"


    Long Ang’s eyes showed determination, over the years, he had learned a lot about Ancient Martial Arts. Although they never got along, he found their conduct somewhat respectable opponents.


    Among the Ancient Martial Arts practitioners, despite some having poor character, many were straightforward and upright. Were it not for their differing environments, Long Ang believed they’d make great friends.


    Among them, Jian Chunqiu was one such individual; Long Ang admired his personality. Though they didn’t converse for long yesterday, it was his most liberating chat, and he even felt a sense of camaraderie.


    Thus Long Ang thought their ongoing conflict was unproductive, and if it continued, it would lead to mutual destruction for both sides.


    Long Ang stubbornly held his head high, "Elder Su, behaving like this only makes us seem cowardly, like cowards!"


    "You, you, you!"


    Elder Su was nearly infuriated by Long Ang, pacing back and forth in the living room with hands behind his back, "Alright, looks like I can’t control you anymore, fine! You’re something! Since I can’t manage you, I’ll strip you of your position as Group Leader!"


    Long Ang continued to hold his head high, seeming indifferent to his position as Group Leader.


    But nearby, Long Yi grew anxious; Long Ang had always been their most respected Group Leader, how could his position be stripped just like that?<fn9ea8> ?????? ???? find·novel</fn9ea8>


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