45: Recognize the thief as your father

Yang Ming nodded heavily.

He smiled at Zhong Mingyi and said,

"Young Master, let's go to your courtyard."

Zhong Mingyi snorted coldly.

He followed Yang Ming with his hands behind his back.

Opening Heaven Gate.

Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue returned to the Sect.

As soon as they arrived at the Sect,

they saw several familiar Senior Brothers.

Several Senior Brothers gathered around.

They asked if they had completed the task assigned by the Sect Leader during their trip down the mountain.

The two of them had gloomy expressions.

They shook their heads simultaneously.

Han Feijue gave a bitter smile.

"The enemy is stronger than we imagined."

"The two of us were defeated by him."

"Ah."

One of the Senior Brothers exclaimed in surprise.

He looked at the two and asked, "Are you injured?"

Han Feijue shook his head.

"We weren't injured."

"He didn't intend to harm us either."

"He seems intent on challenging the powerhouses of my Opening Heaven Gate."

The two of them entered a divine hall.

They met the Sect Leader of Opening Heaven Gate.

The Sect Leader was majestic.

He wore a light yellow long robe.

Two five-clawed golden Dragons were embroidered on the robe.

If he walked within the imperial palace,

he would surely be mistaken for a Supreme ruler.

"How did the matter go?"

The Sect Leader asked indifferently.

In his opinion,

the two Disciples could perfectly complete this mission.

Because the two Disciples had their heads bowed,

he didn't see their expressions.

If he had seen them,

the Sect Leader wouldn't have asked that question.

The moment the two of them looked up,

the Sect Leader's Face darkened.

He had already seen that their emotions were off.

He also knew that this mission had been obstructed.

"That Yang Yi is very powerful."

"We were no match for him."

"Is that so?"

The Sect Leader pondered for a moment, then asked, "How many moves did you last against him?"

Han Feijue replied,

"Just one sword strike."

"Oh?" The Sect Leader let out a surprised sound.

He was very surprised.

He knew the skills of these two Disciples like the back of his hand.

Among the younger generation, those who could defeat both of them with one sword strike were few and far between.

What ability did this Yang Yi possess

to actually defeat them?

Han Feijue said, "This person has a Seven Injury Divine Sword in his hand, which is very powerful."

"If he didn't have this sword,

"I presume his strength would be greatly reduced."

The Sect Leader pondered for a moment and said coldly:

"I want the person."

"I also want the sword."

"You two go down the mountain again."

"This time, bring Yu Tian and Sun Sijia."

Yu Tian and Sun Sijia were the strongest, ranked first and second, respectively, among the younger generation of Opening Heaven Gate.

Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue found the two of them.

They went down the mountain together.

Heading towards Tian Yuan City.

Sun Sijia and Yu Tian clearly disdained Yang Yi.

They felt that Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue's strength was too weak,

which led to the mission's failure.

The two of them considered themselves much stronger than Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue.

They didn't take Yang Yi seriously.

Along the way, they constantly made sarcastic remarks, provoking Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue.

"Since you two failed,

"there's no need to follow us."

"It'll be useless to go."

"Why not wait for our good news at Opening Heaven Gate?"

As soon as Sun Sijia finished speaking,

Yu Tian continued, "You're wrong to say that."

"They can learn more by following us."

"They can see how we defeat Yang Yi."

"If they don't go with us,

"they probably won't be able to defeat Yang Yi in their lifetime."

"This will create a psychological shadow for them."

"It might be difficult for them to achieve any further Breakthrough in the future."

"As Senior Brothers,

"you should consider their future."

Sun Sijia chuckled.

"Senior Brother's words make a lot of sense."

"My perspective was too narrow."

After speaking,

he then said to Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue,

"At that time, you two must watch carefully."

"Our moves are very fast."

"We will definitely defeat Yang Yi within one move."

Han Feijue and Nangong Tianyue's expressions were gloomy.

The two of them silently nodded.

Without saying a word.

But in their hearts, they secretly thought:

Be proud now.

After the battle with Yang Yi,

let's see if you can still say such things.

The two who had fought Yang Yi

knew Yang Yi's strength well.

Although their Senior Brothers were stronger than them,

to defeat Yang Yi,

they would probably have to go through a lot of trouble.

Perhaps they would end up like them,

defeated at the Yang family.

A few days later,

the four arrived in front of the Yang family's gate.

Yang Ming learned that the Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate had arrived.

He enthusiastically welcomed them inside.

As soon as the four arrived at the deliberation hall,

Zhong Mingyi also ran over to join the fun.

He cheerfully greeted the Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate.

Calling them 'brothers' one after another.

These four didn't give Zhong Mingyi a good look.

Zhong Mingyi felt a bit deflated.

He gave a few dry chuckles.

And came to Yang Ming's side.

Yang Ming glanced at Zhong Mingyi.

Intentionally provoking him.

"Young Master, quickly invite your foster father here."

Just say that the Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate have arrived."

The two words 'foster father'

made Zhong Mingyi's Face instantly turn red.

As if he had been molested.

He glared at Yang Ming with a huff.

Then turned and walked out.

Han Feijue heard Yang Ming's words just now.

And asked curiously,

"Who is Zhong Mingyi's foster father?"

Yang Ming said loudly, "His foster father is Yang Yi."

As soon as these words came out,

the four Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate were all stunned.

Zhong Mingyi was, after all, the son of the Dragon Tiger City Lord.

His status was noble.

How could he recognize Yang Yi as his foster father?

Didn't they say that Zhong Mingyi and Yang Yi had a conflict?

Isn't this acknowledging a thief as one's father?

Zhong Mingyi, who was walking out, heard Yang Ming's explanation.

He was so angry that he almost fell to the ground.

He coughed heavily.

And quickly left the courtyard.

Arriving at Yang Yi's small courtyard,

Zhong Mingyi reluctantly walked in.

"Foster father, the Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate have come to find you."

"Come out quickly."

"Don't hide."

The door opened.

Yang Yi walked out with a smile.

"You'd best speak respectfully to your foster father."

"Otherwise, I might have to punish you."

Zhong Mingyi's lips trembled.

He bent slightly at the waist.

"Understood, foster father."

"Please go quickly."

The two arrived at the deliberation hall.

The four Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate were still standing in place.

Yang Ming asked them to sit inside.

But they didn't go.

As if there was some kind of inescapable trap set up inside.

Yang Yi swept his gaze over the four Disciples of Opening Heaven Gate.

His gaze fell on the two Disciples he didn't recognize.

Then he looked at Han Feijue and asked,

"These are the helpers you invited?"

Han Feijue replied,

"These aren't helpers."

"They are our Senior Brothers, Sun Sijia and Yu Tian, and their strength is greater than ours."

"With the two of them here,

"we will surely capture you alive and bring you back to Opening Heaven Gate."

Sun Sijia was very pleased with his Junior Brother's words.

He nodded silently.

And said with arrogance:

"You are Yang Yi?"

"I heard you defeated my two Junior Brothers with one sword strike."

"Your strength is not bad."

"Unfortunately, you shouldn't have offended Opening Heaven Gate."

"And even more, you shouldn't have defeated my two Junior Brothers."

"Humiliating my Junior Brothers

"is disrespecting my Face."

"Today, I shall seek justice for my Junior Brothers.