53: Just live, who can live longer than you!

His complexion looked somewhat pale, and his overall mental state was not very good, as if he had aged a lot overnight.

The cause of all this was the news that Xuan Ye had been killed by Xu Xi, which had spread back to the sect.

After hearing the news, Jiang Chengyun initially did not believe it.

How could Xiaoyao Sect's first true disciple be dealt with by a mere Xuanjian Sect's sixth true disciple?

However, after multiple confirmations, he was struck by lightning and remained unresponsive for a long time.

Now, after convening a meeting, he was even more furious, preparing to directly attack the heartland of Xuanjian Sect and resolve all matters before the Juefeng Secret Realm began, to seek revenge!

Upon hearing Jiang Chengyun's words, and knowing that their Sect Master had already lost his temper, many elders spoke up to stop him.

But Jiang Chengyun immediately retorted with a furious scolding, like a mad dog, biting anyone he caught.

"Sect Master, that's enough."

"Xuan Ye is dead. What you should be doing now is to calm down."

"Xuan Ye was not only your personal disciple, but also a sect prodigy favored by all of us. We are all very sad about his death."

"But if you disregard everything because of this, don't you think it's too impulsive?"

"Impulse is the devil!"

After Jiang Chengyun's roar, Liu Xuanfeng, the Grand Elder of Xiaoyao Sect, who had been silent, spoke in a hoarse voice, his brows furrowed, and his mood was also not very good.

Liu Xuanfeng knew that it was not easy to appease Jiang Chengyun, and it was only because Jiang Chengyun had vented for a long time that Liu Xuanfeng dared to step forward to stop him.

Otherwise, he would have been the first to be scolded.

Liu Xuanfeng was quite old and considered one of the most senior figures in Xiaoyao Sect. He had Jiang Chengyun's thoughts and psychology completely under control.

Moreover, by seniority, Liu Xuanfeng was even Jiang Chengyun's martial uncle.

The previous Sect Master of Xiaoyao Sect was Liu Xuanfeng's senior brother, so it could be said that Liu Xuanfeng had watched Jiang Chengyun grow up step by step.

Furthermore, Liu Xuanfeng had also bestowed many favors upon Jiang Chengyun, and because of this, even at his advanced age, Liu Xuanfeng could still firmly hold the position of Grand Elder within the sect.

"You all may leave. I need to calm down by myself."

His gaze shifted to Liu Xuanfeng, who had spoken to stop him, and Jiang Chengyun felt very uncomfortable inside.

After shaking his head and sighing, he said nothing more, simply waved his hand, and dismissed everyone.

"Then, what the Sect Master said earlier... is he retracting it?"

However, seeing that Jiang Chengyun was no longer as aggressive, Liu Xuanfeng was not so calm at this moment.

If he spoke, it must have an effect.

He would not give up until he achieved his goal; this was also Liu Xuanfeng's character.

Otherwise, who do you think Jiang Chengyun learned his 'say it and do it' temper from?

Liu Xuanfeng had an undeniable responsibility in this.

"..."

"Let it be..."

His brows furrowed, and upon hearing Liu Xuanfeng's words, Jiang Chengyun felt even more aggrieved.

His last shred of rationality prevented Jiang Chengyun from erupting on the spot. Instead, he gritted his teeth, and after a moment of silence, he reluctantly uttered four words.

Then he slumped back into the armchair, looking utterly defeated, completely unlike the spirited Jiang Chengyun who had earlier wanted to take down Xuanjian Sect in one fell swoop.

Even a stray dog wasn't as miserable as Jiang Chengyun was now. One might have thought Jiang Chengyun's wife had been stolen, or his child had been killed.

Of course, having a disciple, into whom he had poured all his heart and hopes, killed, was no different from having a child killed.

As the saying goes, "A teacher for a day is a father for life," and it's no exaggeration.

However, this kind of psychology was simply incomprehensible to the other elders of Xiaoyao Sect.

Because it wasn't their disciple who had died. If their disciple had been killed, they might have been even more violent than Jiang Chengyun.

"Since that's the case, I'm relieved."

Finally, hearing Jiang Chengyun relent, Liu Xuanfeng let out a long sigh of relief, then slowly retreated under the gaze of the other elders.

"This old dog really knows how to pick his moments. He only chose to speak after we had all been scolded."

"What, does that make you smart?"

Watching Liu Xuanfeng leave, the other elders of Xiaoyao Sect also dispersed.

However, some elders felt a bit uneasy in their hearts.

Why did they all get scolded, but Liu Xuanfeng, that old dog, didn't?

As Jiang Chengyun's martial uncle, the Sect Master, and possessing Entering Profundity strength, there was nothing inappropriate about Liu Xuanfeng holding the position of Grand Elder.

But some people were always discontent, for example... Xiaoyao Sect's Second Elder, Sun Changyu.

Also an Entering Profundity powerhouse, Sun Changyu naturally coveted the position of Grand Elder.

But after enduring for so long, and still not managing to outlast Liu Xuanfeng, how could Sun Changyu be convinced in his heart?

Although they had never fought, Sun Changyu did not believe his strength was weaker than that old fellow Liu Xuanfeng's.

On the contrary, capitalizing on his youth, Sun Changyu's momentum surpassed Liu Xuanfeng's.

Is there anything wrong with young people not adhering to martial ethics?

"You just keep living, who can outlive you!"

"Sooner or later, as long as you, old dog, don't break through Reaching the Profound, you're dead!"

Secretly cursing Liu Xuanfeng, Sun Changyu buried all his dark thoughts deep in his heart, appearing outwardly serene.

He then followed Liu Xuanfeng's footsteps, leaving the main hall of the sect.

Before leaving, he didn't forget to cordially greet Liu Xuanfeng's retreating back with a remark.

"Grand Elder is truly profoundly righteous. If you hadn't spoken in time, I'm afraid the Sect Master would have stubbornly proceeded with the original plan."

"Oh, it's nothing, nothing. This is my duty as a sect elder."

"I also owe it to Elder Sun for paving the way earlier. Otherwise, with my humble individual strength, how could I possibly persuade the Sect Master, that stubborn mule?"

Responding to Sun Changyu with a smile, Liu Xuanfeng, having lived for so long, that old fox, how could he not detect Sun Changyu's abnormality?

Normally, he would more or less be targeted and provoked by the other party. Today, the sarcastic remarks naturally did not escape Liu Xuanfeng's keen ears.

His counter-reply also contained hidden meanings. When it came to subtle digs, Liu Xuanfeng was never inferior to anyone.

He had traversed half his life without meeting a match!

Perhaps only Xu Xi, this person from Blue Star, could contend and spar with him by virtue of his advanced version.

"Heh heh..."

Regarding Liu Xuanfeng's response, Sun Changyu could perceive that the other party was subtly mocking him, but he couldn't immediately come up with a retort. He was still too young and suffered from being too impetuous.

He could only chuckle helplessly to cover his embarrassment, then hastily left the place.

In this skirmish, he was completely at a disadvantage.

"You're still far from being able to contend with me."

Watching Sun Changyu leave, Liu Xuanfeng's dim eyes flashed with an unusual light. He scoffed, then watched as other elders successively left his side.

Whether it was superficial greetings or genuine expressions of concern, Liu Xuanfeng responded to each one.

Afterward, he did not completely leave the main hall of the sect but instead turned back.