Only those black eyes, when looking at Chen Xinjie, carried an unquestionable firmness.
"Are you two crazy? Stop it!" Leng Yaozhu flew forward. "What on earth is going on?!"
Chen Xinjie's gaze did not shift, and his voice rumbled like the deep sea suppressing a tsunami: "Heavenly Phoenix Douluo, you've come at the right time! Ask him, what is his intention in disregarding all obstructions to forcibly barge into a federal restricted area?!"
Yun Ming shook his head slightly, and his eyes softened a bit as he looked at Leng Yaozhu: "Leng... Phoenix, I am doing this to avoid a catastrophe that could affect the entire continent."
"I suspect that the god-slaying soul tool cannons have already been stolen."
"Bullshit!" Chen Xinjie couldn't take it anymore, his tone intense: "Under the highest level of federal guard, how could they possibly be stolen?"
"Who could steal them?"
"Not even you could do it!"
Yun Ming nodded slightly: "Then let me see your so-called strictly guarded god-slaying missiles with my own eyes."
The phantom of the vast sea behind Chen Xinjie suddenly surged, and towering waves rose out of thin air.
His sea-blue Battle Armor shone brightly, and the pressure of a Quasi-God swept in all directions like a landslide: "Impossible! The federal restricted area is no place for your reckless behavior!"
Looking at the two who were about to fight again, Leng Yaozhu had a headache; she didn't know what to say in this situation.
At this moment, another figure arrived.
"Oh, how lively."
The newcomer walked through the air, appearing to take a leisurely stroll, yet in just a few steps, he arrived at the side of the two people who were at each other's throats.
He looked to be about forty years old, with a refined Face and a seemingly eternal gentle smile on his lips, wearing a spotless moon-white long robe.
However, the moment he appeared, whether it was the furious Chen Xinjie, the mountain-steady Yun Ming, or the anxiously burning Leng Yaozhu, they all subconsciously diverted a trace of attention toward him.
It wasn't because his aura was particularly domineering; on the contrary, his aura was harmonious and restrained, almost blending into the surrounding environment.
It was because of the man himself and the power he represented, which was enough to hold weight that could not be ignored here and now.
Amorous Douluo, Zang Xin. Deputy Sect Leader of the Tang Sect.
Zang Xin looked at Leng Yaozhu: "Sister Leng, you won't be able to persuade them. This guy Chen Xinjie is not only opinionated but also a stubborn old man who sticks to his principles."
"And Yun Ming is incredibly arrogant."
"It's impossible for them not to fight."
"Zang Xin?" Chen Xinjie's brow furrowed, the vigilance in his tone not decreasing in the slightest due to the other's smile, "Does your Tang Sect want to wade into these muddy waters too?"
Zang Xin shook his head gently, the smile on his Face unchanged, but his eyes sharpened slightly: "Hall Master Chen, those words are quite unpleasant to hear. Everyone is responsible for the safety of the continent; how can you call it wading into muddy waters?"
"It's just taking a look to see if the god-slaying missiles are there or not, don't be so angry."
"Who doesn't know that your Tang Sect and Shrek Academy are in the same boat?" Chen Xinjie didn't back down, stubbornly saying: "If you want to fight, then fight. Even if I have to add you, I am not afraid."
Zang Xin stopped speaking. To be honest, their status, positions, and strengths were all at the Peak of the continent; a single move would affect everything.
If they truly fought to the end, it wouldn't be good for anyone.
He looked at Yun Ming, winking, and asked secretly through Spiritual Power: "Are they really stolen? Is the information certain?"
Yun Ming frowned: "If I were certain, why would I still be here?"
Zang Xin thought that made sense. After thinking for a moment with a headache, his tone turned into a heart-to-heart plainness: "Hall Master Chen, let me ask you. If the god-slaying missiles are truly safe, what harm would there be in letting Yun Ming take a look?"
"Could he possibly snatch them away right in front of you under heavy guard? Given his pride, he would never do such a lowly thing, nor would he deign to."
"Conversely, if there really is an accident, the harder you block him now, the more passive you will be when you learn the truth in the future—perhaps even filled with regret. As the Hall Master of the War God Hall, the Boundless Sea Douluo, your responsibility is to protect, not to be stubborn. Sometimes, making a concession to clarify the truth requires more wisdom and courage than stubbornly holding on and causing a major mistake."
Chen Xinjie's lips moved, wanting to refute, but he was momentarily at a loss for words.
In fact, he had regretted it a bit right after they started fighting, but he couldn't bring himself to lose Face.
In Chen Xinjie's life, he could lose anything, but he could not lose Face.
He had even broken up with his first love because of this.
While the few were at a stalemate, two more people arrived.
"Oh, how lively."
Eh, such familiar words.
The group looked over, and the one who spoke was a Little Yellow Hair.
The other was Agravaine.
Being stared at, Agravaine was breaking out in a cold sweat, already regretting coming here; any random person here could kill him in a second.
Arthur, on the other hand, felt no pressure and scratched his head: "Haha, I'm here to find Her Excellency Heavenly Phoenix."
"Auntie Leng, do you want to continue?"
Continue what?
Yun Ming and the others looked at Leng Yaozhu in confusion.
Leng Yaozhu's Face darkened at the address of 'Auntie Leng'. However, she still suppressed her anger and explained what had just happened to Arthur, saying crossly: "So I don't have time right now, let's wait until later."
Arthur understood instantly, rubbed his hands, and leaned in toward Chen Xinjie, without the slightest restraint facing a Quasi-God: "Hall Master Chen, let it go."
"They have more people; you're at a disadvantage."
"How about this, give me some Face, what's the harm in letting them take a look."
Chen Xinjie's brow furrowed; he naturally recognized Arthur, who had recently been the focus of various major forces.
This was their first meeting, and the feeling the other gave him... was very arrogant... I even fought Yun Ming, why should I give you Face?
Chen Xinjie snorted coldly: "You..."
He was just about to flare up when he suddenly sensed a special power coming from Arthur's body. It was very strange, and it actually caused his Martial Soul to calm down.
The words at the tip of his tongue took a sharp turn: "You... fine."
Yun Ming: "?"
Zang Xin: "?"
Leng Yaozhu: "?"
Agravaine: "?"
What happened?
Watching Chen Xinjie, who was just ready for a big battle, withdraw his Martial Soul, their brains couldn't quite process it.
He really gave Arthur Face?
Leng Yaozhu, Zang Xin, and Yun Ming had all taken turns but couldn't get him to truly relent. Arthur just leaned in and said a light sentence like 'give me some Face', and the other party agreed? Agreed?!
This was even more terrifying than Yun Ming and Chen Xinjie fighting just now!
Looking at the stunned group, Chen Xinjie didn't bother to give them another look. He turned and left, saying coldly at the same time: "Follow me."
Up ahead, Chen Xinjie flew at an extremely fast speed, as if trying to use speed to shake off the embarrassment and questions behind him.
His heart was not calm; it could even be described as stormy waves.
In that moment just now, it wasn't that he subjectively wanted to compromise, but rather his surging and excited Martial Soul, which was preparing to clash with Yun Ming's Sky-Sustaining Divine Spear again, seemed to be gently brushed by an invisible and tender hand.
All the angry waves, Battle Intent, and unyielding Martial Soul had strangely subsided, becoming listless. It was as if the depths of his own Martial Soul told him: "I'm tired, I'm going to sleep now, do as you please."
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