157: A second slap in the face

"Star Envoy."

"Most of the dignitaries from various factions have already arrived."

"Moreover, news just came from downstairs that Marquis Shen and personnel from The Four Great Ones have entered the Elevator."

"They seem to be coming with ill intentions."

The manager of Fuyuan Star, the old man from earlier, stepped forward and said.

Wei Xiangyang, whose complexion had regained some color, opened his eyes.

Coming with ill intentions... He glanced at Lu Chang and Rong Heng, who also appeared to be in decent condition on the surface, and asked.

"Where is Star Envoy Lin?"

The old man immediately replied, "He just came up and is currently sitting quietly in the banquet hall."

Wei Xiangyang stood up.

"Good."

"Let's go out too."

Soon.

As they stepped out of the Side Room, they saw the Youth in Black, who had ruthlessly crushed them over an hour ago, sitting leisurely in the Main Seat, drinking tea.

Wei Xiangyang stepped forward first, showing no anger at Lin Yan taking what should have been his seat, and spoke calmly.

"All four families have entered the Elevator."

"Shen Wenshi is among them."

"We don't need to worry about Starry Sky Bank and the Mercenary Alliance. The two from the Military Alliance and Supreme Academy came from other Star Systems."

Lin Yan's eyes flickered slightly, and he nodded.

"Understood."

He glanced at Lu Chang and Rong Heng, who still looked somewhat unconvinced but said nothing, then shifted his gaze to Wen Lan, who was watching him.

"Your strength is decent."

"Unlike those three, who are just putting on a show right now."

"If there are any Trash later, you can handle them."

As his words fell.

"Hmph." Wen Lan snorted coldly and turned her head away.

Though she said nothing and her actions were very resistant, Lin Yan knew she had agreed.

Wei Xiangyang and the other two remained silent.

They understood clearly that this was healthy competition.

Fight internally, lose, then obediently follow orders when dealing with external matters.

They are all Prodigies and know the difference between personal embarrassment and collective embarrassment for the company.

Zooming out a bit, it's the same.

Above the Imperial Pass, there are plenty of enemies who fight fiercely within their own territories but end up taking blows for each other when facing Other Races.

At that time, they represent the Human Race, the greater cause of the race!

To put it bluntly.

Don't interfere with how we quarrel or fight internally.

But if you dare to meddle, we'll show you what cohesion means.

And this is also why Lin Yan never went for the kill.

Of course, it's also because he sensed no killing intent from those he faced.

If he encountered someone who did.

That youth would definitely give them the same feeling as the alien beast whose body he once shattered alive.

"Lin Yan!"

"Where is Lin Yan?!"

A brazen roar echoed.

Everyone in the banquet hall who had been looking at Lin Yan and the others simultaneously shifted their gaze to the Large Crowd appearing at the Hall Entrance.

At the forefront was a... they were momentarily stunned.

A Pig's Head?

But soon, they recognized the familiar face beside the Pig's Head.

Marquis Shen!

And the Star Patrol Envoys from the other four families.

With such an aggressive demeanor, what had happened?

Soon, their expressions changed.

The pig-headed person who entered the banquet hall directly flipped a table.

"I'll do it!"

"I'll show you how it's done!"

Then, while cursing angrily, he continued searching for his target.

"Lin Yan! Get the hell out here!"

Hiss~!

Everyone in the banquet hall gasped in unison, all looking toward the Youth in Black slowly rising from the Main Seat and the four faces that had turned completely cold.

Shen Wenshi's heart trembled.

This idiot! Idiot!!

If you want to take action, let Pei Xingwen and the others make the first move!

By doing this, if they gain the upper hand later, it's fine. But if they fall into a disadvantage... isn't this completely blocking their own path?

As for Pei Xingwen and the others, they were more than happy to see this scene.

Flip it! The harder, the better!

They looked at the figures approaching slowly and sneered with their arms crossed.

It would be best if they beat Yan Nan again, thoroughly offending him.

Then they could step in to save the situation.

This would not only bring them closer to Duke Yan but also further worsen the relationship between Martial Arts Company and the Tianqi Imperial Court dignitaries.

All of the above.

Lin Yan, who was about to walk over, naturally knew.

Wei Xiangyang and the other three also knew.

Lu Chang's face Flushed with Anger.

"Yan..."

He had only uttered one word.

Everyone's pupils contracted.

Slap—!

A crisp sound of a slap echoed throughout the banquet hall.

"Ugh..."

A dull thud.

Yan Nan fell heavily to the ground.

He lifted his face, which had just reduced in swelling only to swell and redden again, in disbelief.

"You...!"

Thud—!

His head was forcefully stomped back onto the ground.

A cold voice sounded softly.

"Did I give you too much face?"

Lin Yan's eyes, deep as an abyss, slowly swept over Pei Xingwen and the others.

"Or do you think that with these few pieces of Trash, you can challenge Me?"

Pei Xingwen and the others, who had deliberately not intervened, suddenly changed expressions and shouted angrily.

"Arrogant!"

"Arrogant?" Lin Yan glanced at Cao Xiujie and Shu Xia, who had joined in the angry shouts, his meaning clear.

Damn It!

The only two who had received education instantly Flushed with Anger!

Just as they were about to say something.

"Star Envoy Lin." A voice full of authority, even without anger, came.

Shen Wenshi took two steps forward and spoke solemnly.

"You, as a distinguished member of Martial Arts Comp..."

Before he could finish.

A figure like a Ghost appeared in front of him, and a cold, emotionless voice sounded.

"Step back!"

"You...!" Shen Wenshi stared at Fu Ying, who was right in front of him, his expression shocked and angry.

Several people simultaneously appeared behind Pei Xingwen and the others, their expressions extremely grave.

"Your Highness, be careful, Emperor Rank!"

"I'll say it one more time." Fu Ying's expression was cold. "Say half a word more, and it will be considered an attempt to provoke Your Highness."

"Those who bully the weak to provoke will be executed!"

As his words fell.

A hundred figures in black appeared in the banquet hall, surrounding them all.

Everything was silent.

But a powerful pressure that made the entire Building, even the entire Fuyuan Star, tremble slowly spread.

Everyone's expressions changed.

Changed drastically!

The expressions of the people behind Pei Xingwen were no longer grave but fearful.

Their voices trembled, wishing they could immediately pull the others away.

"Yo... Your Highness, a Venerable Rank Guard Team!!!"

"And many Emperor Ranks!!"

Pei Xingwen and the others' hearts clenched.

What the Hell!

What kind of figure is this Lin Yan in Martial Arts Company?!

This level of protection is even more outrageous than that of their own Your Highness, who is already at Venerable Rank!!

Is it because he's a new talent in tens of thousands of years, so they're giving him special attention?

Don't joke!

This is already outrageously breaking the rules!

He must have a deep background besides being at Domain Level himself!

No wonder he dares to be so arrogant!

How can we fight this?

What a Joke!

Shen Wenshi, at the center of all the pressure, alternated between pale and flushed.

Outrageous! Outrageous!!

This Lin Yan!!

In the end.

He silently retreated to his previous position without saying a word.

Following that, Fu Ying also retreated behind Lin Yan.

The youth took in everyone's expressions.

He still had his foot on Yan Nan and smiled faintly.

"I've never liked to use power to bully others."

"So."

Lin Yan pointed at Pei Xingwen and Cao Ya.

"You two."

"Come at Me."

Then he pointed at Wen Lan.

"The remaining Trash, go to her."