Chapter 98: Yue’s Invitation

“You must not forget that this is a battle to the death. Victory and defeat are decided here, and so are life and death.”

Seeing Li Jiansan’s murderous intent, Ye Tian seemed to waver. Could this boy truly dare to kill?

“Li Jiansan, grant me some face and let this matter end here.”

Gu Yue hastily leaped onto the arena. He had never imagined that Li Jiansan had cultivated such a terrifying spirit array, forcing Ye Tian into such a state.

Ye Tian had been brought into the Spirit Array Master Guild by him; if he could not save the boy’s life today, where would he put his old face?

Yet after Gu Yue spoke, Li Jiansan paid him no heed at all. Instead, he drove a fierce punch straight through Ye Tian’s head before Gu Yue’s very eyes.

At that moment, the surroundings fell into a deathly silence. Everyone held their breath.

A thick stench of blood spread through the air, and the atmosphere on the field grew oppressive to the extreme.

Li Jiansan’s actions were not merely a slap to Gu Yue’s face; they showed complete disregard for the Spirit Array Master Guild.

Knowing full well that Ye Tian was a spirit array master, and that Gu Yue stood behind him, he still struck him down with a single blow even after Gu Yue had intervened.

Today, Li Jiansan had offended not only Gu Yue, but the entire Spirit Array Master Guild.

Not only would Li Jiansan be in trouble, but the Sacred Capital Gate would also face a calamity.

“Give you face? What are you supposed to be? Do you have such great face?”

When Gu Yue heard Li Jiansan’s words, his complexion immediately turned dark.

Seeing this, everyone on the field trembled inwardly.

This was Master Gu Yue of the Spirit Array Master Guild, and Li Jiansan had actually offended him. This time he was surely doomed, and perhaps all of them would be dragged down with him.

Li Qiming also felt a trace of dread at Li Jiansan’s conduct.

But then, thinking of Li Jiansan’s talent, half of Gu Yue’s anger had already dissipated.

“It is nothing. I see this boy’s conduct was poor to begin with. This old man can be magnanimous and let bygones be bygones. I’ll pardon you this once...”

After Gu Yue finished speaking, the crowd first froze, then erupted in shock.

“W-what? Master Gu Yue is not pursuing this?”

“Ye Tian was someone he brought here, and he was killed like this, yet he’s still speaking so pleasantly?”

“Could it be... because of our young sect master...”

The crowd’s gaze fell upon Li Jiansan, as if they had only then understood something.

But after understanding, they sank into even deeper astonishment...

“I think you are a promising seedling. Would you be willing to follow me to the Spirit Array Master Guild?”

Gu Yue said with an air of superiority.

After Gu Yue finished, Li Jiansan remained unmoved.

Seeing this, the people around exchanged glances, unable to understand.

“This is the Spirit Array Master Guild of the imperial capital. Why is he still hesitating?”

“Didn’t you see that boy Ye Tian entered the Spirit Array Master Guild not long ago and came back transformed?”

“What is he thinking? If it were me, I’d be dying to get in.”

Even Li Qiming at the side grew anxious.

What is this foolish boy standing there for? Hurry up and agree! This is a chance to soar to the heavens!

Seeing that Li Jiansan still gave no response, Gu Yue paused, then smiled. “Heh, take your time and consider it. You may raise any conditions you wish.”

Li Jiansan glanced at him, then said coldly:

“You old bastard are neither qualified nor worthy!”

The entire crowd had thought their ears were deceiving them. One by one, they stared wide-eyed, faces filled with disbelief. Li Jiansan had actually refused him, and had even cursed Gu Yue.

His words were like a bolt of thunder from the highest heavens, exploding in the void and leaving everyone’s heads buzzing.

That was Gu Yue of the Spirit Array Master Guild!

Yet Li Jiansan had openly cursed him.

This was simply seeking death.

How arrogant was that?

And how much courage did it take?

At the very least, not a single person on the field dared to do the same.

One must understand that by saying this, Li Jiansan was doing far more than merely defying Gu Yue.

He was openly provoking him, provoking Gu Yue, provoking his dignity, slapping him in the face.

Who was Gu Yue?

A genuine elder of the Spirit Array Master Guild!

Though no one knew his exact standing within the guild, the fact that he could freely recruit disciples proved he held considerable influence there.

More than that, the status of a spirit array master itself was exceedingly noble, far beyond what they could compare with. To speak plainly, a single word from such a person could easily destroy them all.

And yet now, Li Jiansan had enraged such a figure.

At this moment, Gu Yue’s expression turned extremely gloomy, and a fierce anger surged within him.

Though he was merely an elder of the Spirit Array Master Guild, before these people he still appeared lofty and honorable.

But now, a brash young brat had actually dared toy with him and challenge his authority!

To Gu Yue, such a thing was nothing less than a tremendous humiliation.

It was utterly intolerable!

“Brat, I want you dead!”

Gu Yue shot to his feet, unleashing his boundless rage all at once.

Even Li Qiming was somewhat stunned. Was this the might of a spirit array expert’s pressure?

Under such overwhelming force, even he would be unable to withstand it.

Gu Yue swept his gaze around and let it settle on the shattered arena. Remembering the terrifying power of Li Jiansan’s array from before, he could not help but calm down.

This boy’s talent is monstrous. I must take him in...

With that thought, Gu Yue suppressed his emotions, his tone becoming somewhat calmer.

“Li Jiansan, do you know what you just said?”

“I do,” Li Jiansan said indifferently.

Gu Yue continued, “Then are you willing to admit your mistake?”

Hearing this, the crowd was once again shocked.

What did this mean?

Could it be that Gu Yue valued Li Jiansan so highly that even after such disrespect, he still wanted to give him a way out?

At this moment, Li Qiming looked at Li Jiansan with hopeful eyes.

You brat, stop this nonsense. Hurry and admit fault. Then Master Gu Yue can let it go. If you earn his appreciation, your future will be entirely different.

By then, perhaps Li Jiansan would even be fortunate enough to enter the imperial capital’s major powers for further cultivation, and the strength of the Sacred Capital Gate would naturally become something else entirely.

But Li Jiansan’s next words dragged Li Qiming straight back into hell.

“I don’t think I was wrong!”

The moment those words were spoken, everyone on the field was stunned.

Just moments ago, Gu Yue had already said that as long as Li Jiansan lowered his head and admitted fault, the matter could be forgotten.

But Li Jiansan refused to bow his head in the slightest.

“Haha, this old man has never before seen someone so ignorant of what is good for him. Today I’ll teach you how to behave!”

In an instant, Gu Yue’s fury soared into the sky. At last, he exploded in anger.

He had originally wanted to recruit Li Jiansan, but never expected this boy to be so foolish. Since that was the case, Gu Yue could only strike and end him himself.

“Boom!”

At that moment, spiritual power surged around Gu Yue. His fingers curved as a vicious force, carrying ruthless intent, thundered toward Li Jiansan.

Clearly, with this strike, he meant to take Li Jiansan’s life...