Boom!

Boom!

Within the marketplace, thunderous impacts rang out frequently, rampant spiritual energy raging and shaking the surrounding buildings.

The Royal City’s architecture was truly formidable.

Withstanding attacks at the Martial King level, it could still remain stable.

If this were Qingyang City, a large area would have already collapsed.

In front of the general store.

Jun Changxiao and Gold Protector battled intensely, fighting to a draw.

The two might also not want to affect the surrounding buildings, so they tacitly chose close-quarters combat.

The martial practitioners watching from afar were immensely excited.

Being able to witness a battle between a Martial King and a Sword King in the strictly governed Royal City—what an honor!

Thump! Thump! Thump!

A large contingent of Royal City soldiers surged over, surrounding the martial arts marketplace until it was impenetrable.

At the same time, several other Martial King-level protectors from the Security Hall rushed over at top speed, all locking their focus on Jun Changxiao.

The situation had escalated.

From the current circumstances, Sect Master Jun’s position was quite unfavorable.

This was truly a masterful courting of death.

Or perhaps, a protagonist who doesn’t actively court death isn’t written by a good author?

Boom!

Just then, the two exchanged another punch, neither gaining the upper hand, each retreating several steps.

Gold Protector’s expression was extremely ugly.

Though this boy was a Sword King, he was ultimately only low-grade. Yet here he was, a ninth-grade Martial King, unable to gain any advantage!

However, he didn’t know that from the start of their exchange, Sect Master Jun hadn’t used his full strength. Otherwise, with his Dual Sword-Martial King cultivation fully unleashed, he could definitely crush him!

“Heh.”

Looking at the surrounding soldiers and the four additional Martial Kings who had appeared, Jun Changxiao said indifferently, “Quite the grand display.”

All the martial cultivators were deeply impressed.

With the Security Hall’s six Martial Kings all deployed, he could still maintain such composure—truly worthy of being the man who dared to go head-to-head with the sixth-tier Zhenyang Commandery!

However.

This wasn’t Zhenyang Commandery—this was the Royal City.

A mere sect master daring to clash with the Security Hall was tantamount to an old birthday celebrant hanging himself—tired of living!

Undeniably.

The Tiegu Sect Master’s reputation had been very prominent recently.

But daring to cause trouble in the Royal City was absolutely like an old birthday celebrant hanging himself—tired of living!

The Ouyang Family Martial King sneered, thinking to himself, “Boy. No one in heaven or earth can save you now!”

“Sect Master Jun.”

Gold Protector said in a deep voice, “Surrender without resistance.”

After their exchange, he realized this boy’s strength was formidable and he alone couldn’t capture him.

Jun Changxiao said indifferently, “Only defeat in battle, never surrender.”

His attitude was equally unyielding.

Capture me?

Just use your strength to do it!

Gold Protector’s gaze turned cold. “Silver Protector, you and I will join forces to swiftly capture this boy.”

“Alright!”

Silver Protector strode forward, his Martial Emperor aura fully unleashed!

Buzz!

The Cold Gleam Sword materialized in the void.

Jun Changxiao gripped the sword hilt and drew it out with a flourish, his gaze cold. “Since you’re going to gang up on me, don’t blame this lord for showing no mercy.”

Whoosh whoosh—

In an instant, scorching flames erupted from the sword body.

“Such powerful flames!”

Gold Protector and Silver Protector’s expressions changed slightly.

They knew the Tiegu Sect Master was a fire-element martial cultivator, but they hadn’t expected him to have comprehended such pure flames!

“Weapons drawn!”

“Today blood will likely be spilled!”

“The Tiegu Sect Master is truly reckless!”

Everyone discussed in low voices.

Brawling within the city was already a grave offense—drawing weapons made it even more serious!

“Jun Changxiao!”

Gold Protector said in a deep voice, “You’re walking step by step toward the abyss!”

If it were just fighting and brawling, there was still room for negotiation. But once weapons were used in combat, it was absolutely unforgivable!

Jun Changxiao’s eyes brimmed with battle intent. “Come on!”

“Silver Protector.”

Gold Protector’s gaze turned cold. “Since this boy so despises our Royal City’s laws, today we’ll execute him right here!”

“Good!”

Silver Protector agreed.

Such an arrogant junior had stirred their killing intent.

“Whoosh whoosh!”

Martial King auras exploded madly, killing intent permeating the marketplace’s sky.

Just as Gold Protector and Silver Protector were about to strike, a shout came from the distance: “Stop!”

Everyone looked over to see Princess Honglian flying over.

“Greetings to the Princess!”

Gold Protector and the others, along with numerous soldiers, all saluted.

Princess Honglian looked at Jun Changxiao. “Sect Master Jun, please put away your sword first. Let’s talk this through properly.”

Clang!

The sword returned to its sheath.

Jun Changxiao cupped his fists. “Giving face to the Princess.”

“…”

Everyone felt a bit dizzy.

Would the high-born Princess care much about your face!

“Princess!”

Gold Protector said, “This boy struck out within the Royal City, violating the laws, and his crimes are unforgivable…”

“I understand.”

Princess Honglian interrupted.

She looked at Jun Changxiao and shook her head. “Sect Master Jun, this is Tianyu Royal City, not Tiegu Sect. Your wanton striking was truly too reckless.”

“If this lord were truly wanton, Gold Protector would already be a soul beneath my sword.” Jun Changxiao said.

This wasn’t boasting—he truly had the strength.

With Sect Master Jun’s current cultivation, even peak Martial Kings might not be taken seriously by him.

Princess Honglian said, “Sect Master Jun’s formidable strength commands admiration, but striking within the Royal City was truly improper. Please give up resistance and proceed to the dungeon of your own accord.”

“…” Jun Changxiao’s mouth twitched.

Just got out, now going back in.

This frequency of dungeon visits was also a bit too high.

The system mocked, “With all the trouble you’ve caused today, if you only get thrown in the dungeon, you should be content.”

“Princess.”

Gold Protector said angrily, “This boy disregards the law—he deserves death!”

“Deserves death!”

The Security Hall soldiers shouted in unison.

From the formation, if Sect Master Jun didn’t provide a perfect explanation today, it would be difficult to escape unscathed.

“Two Protectors.”

Princess Honglian said, “I’ll handle this matter.”

“This…”

Gold Protector and Silver Protector exchanged glances.

Security matters had always been handled by the two of them—why was the Princess intervening today?

“Princess.”

Silver Protector said rather awkwardly, “This matter is grave. We must consult the City Lord.”

“What?”

Princess Honglian’s delicate eyebrows furrowed in displeasure. “Don’t I even have this authority?”

“We do, we do!”

The two protectors hastily responded.

The Princess was the City Lord’s beloved daughter—they absolutely dared not offend her.

Princess Honglian said, “Sect Master Jun knows where the dungeon is. Please proceed there on your own.”

Jun Changxiao shrugged and was about to turn and leave.

He’d beaten up the Ouyang Family members and vented his disciple’s grievances. Since the Princess was giving him a way out, he naturally had to take it.

“Princess!”

Just then, the Ouyang Family Martial King said, “This boy has injured members of my Ouyang Family. Please make sure to deliver justice!”

“Justice?”

Jun Changxiao turned back around, his gaze cold. “Calling my Tiegu Sect disciple a bastard—this lord will go to your Ouyang Family to seek justice.”

The Ouyang Family Martial King sneered continuously.

Boy.

In your current situation, what justice can you seek!

“Sect Master Jun.”

Princess Honglian said, “Let’s go.”

“Wait!”

Just then, Elder Zhou from the Certification General Hall rushed over in a panic. “Princess, there must be some misunderstanding here!”

“It’s Elder Zhou from the Certification Hall!”

“Why has he come?”

As everyone discussed, a middle-aged man also hurried over. “Honglian, Sect Master Jun is an honored guest of the academy—he must not be neglected!”

Silence.

The entire scene fell into complete silence.

First the Certification Hall’s representative saying it was a misunderstanding, then Tianyu Academy’s representative calling him an honored guest—what was going on!