His words were filled with barbs aimed at Hengshui, causing the expression on Hengshui's face to shift from pale to flushed. He was, after all, a cultivator of the Free State, and he had never been belittled by a mere Martial Dao Divine Realm cultivator! This was merely someone showing off, relying on national destiny and the will of heaven and earth!
"It seems that Immortal Hengshui is not convinced. That's simple." The Dragon Lord grinned, looking at Elder Fang. "I presume Elder Fang is also not very welcoming of my presence. It's perfect, then. Let this Immortal Hengshui 'teach' me, a mere monarch from the mortal world, a lesson, what do you say?"
"No..."
"Elder Fang!"
True Man Hengshui immediately looked at the elder and bowed with clasped hands. "This disciple is willing to serve!"
At this, Elder Fang understood. He, a mere outer sect elder, might not be able to stop this matter. Some of these disciples had backgrounds similar to his own, and they addressed him as senior brother in everyday life, only calling him elder out of respect. In the end, outer sect elders were merely worldly figures in the eyes of inner sect disciples, and the Hall of Affairs only needed someone like him to preside over it.
He took in the expressions of the other disciples in the Hall of Affairs. It was clear that not only Hengshui but all the disciples were filled with fighting spirit. This was, after all, the territory of the Sky-Peering Sect. This secular monarch had come to their territory, shown them disrespect, and now wanted to challenge them? Wasn't this slapping their faces?
For the sake of the Sky-Peering Sect's reputation, these disciples would naturally have to act!
However, Hengshui was taking the lead for now.
"Alright... but let's keep it to a light sparring, lest we damage the good relations between the Sky-Peering Sect and the Dragon Kingdom." Elder Fang sighed in his heart. He wished he could be a carefree disciple who didn't have to think about anything and could just focus on his cultivation!
Of course, his instruction of "light sparring" was directed at the Dragon Lord. The Sky-Peering Sect had already lost two disciples, and he did not wish to lose another, especially not within their own territory!
If this were to get out, their position in the cultivation world, the Sky-Peering Sect's position, would be compromised.
"Don't worry, Elder, I will be mindful of the situation," Hengshui said quickly.
His eyes were now solely on the Dragon Lord. He paid no attention to the fact that Elder Fang's gaze had been on the Dragon Lord while he was speaking.
"Good."
The Dragon Lord laughed heartily and then said, "The space inside this Hall of Affairs is quite sufficient. I'm too lazy to go out, so we'll do it here."
Hengshui's demeanor amused him. He hadn't encountered such a hot-headed young man in a long time. The last time he faced someone like this was over ten years ago.
He found this kind of brash youngster somewhat interesting. While he wasn't particularly angry at the individual, he was more impatient with the Sky-Peering Sect's recent underhanded tactics.
He was still here, and the Dragon Kingdom was still his domain. Yet, someone dared to lay a deadly hand on his chosen successor? Naturally, he had to come and put them in their place.
Faced with the Dragon Lord's attitude, a spark of anger flashed in Hengshui's eyes.
This person, from the moment he entered until now, had shown no respect for their Sky-Peering Sect whatsoever. He was determined to teach this Dragon Lord a lesson, to let him know that in the Sky-Peering Sect, even if he was the Son of Heaven, he had to obediently coil up!