Inverse Sword Mad God-Chapter 1448 - 1446: Audacious Beyond Heaven?

"The one who came last, is that Dean Xuan of the Immortal Martial Academy? I didn’t expect him to come!" someone pondered.

"Indeed, it has been said that Dean Xuan always supports the Lin Family. I didn’t expect he would attend the Duan Family’s banquet this time."

"What’s more, the Duan Family has captured quite a few elders from the War God Palace. Dean Xuan must be here to plead on their behalf."

"And perhaps Lin Xuan might also make an appearance."

"With Dean Xuan here now, perhaps Lin Xuan might be able to keep his life intact."

The crowd murmured among themselves, speculating about the events to follow.

After a while, a deep drumming sound started.

The sound was long-lasting and accompanied by a thunderous rumble, making everyone aware that the banquet was about to begin.

Thus, the next moment, everyone soared into the air, heading towards the central mountain range.

Within the mountain range ahead, there lay a vast valley.

The valley was ethereal and beautiful, rich in spiritual energy, known as Hundred Herbs Valley due to the hundreds of kinds of precious spirit grass growing within.

This banquet was being held at the Hundred Herbs Valley.

At this moment, the Hundred Herbs Valley was already prepared, awaiting the arrival of the guests.

The valley was so large that it accommodating tens of thousands of people was no issue.

Martial artists flooded into Hundred Herbs Valley, each seeking their respective places.

With careful observation, one would notice the setup here was extremely particular, approximately divided according to the King Families into five sections.

The five most prominent positions were reserved for the five Kings.

Beneath these thrones were the core elders of the major King Families, arranged by seniority and strength.

Among the younger generation, the Heavenly Martial Four Young Masters were the most esteemed.

Young Master Anle, Young Master Qilin, Young Master Tayue, each sat separately, showcasing their superior status.

On the Duan Family’s side, although Young Master Ling Feng was killed, they introduced Duan Yu, clad in golden battle armor.

He sat in a position identical to that of the other three Heavenly Martial Young Masters.

Evidently, the Duan Family aimed to mold Duan Yu into another Heavenly Martial Young Master.

Duan Yu sat there, a confident smile tugging at the corner of his lips.

He was very excited. When his brother Young Master Ling Feng was around, he wouldn’t dare to emerge.

But now, with Young Master Ling Feng inexplicably killed, something he wouldn’t have dared dream,

Yet, this was the greatest benefit to him, as he would become the next Heavenly Martial Young Master!

Upon seeing Duan Yu seated in a position same as that of Young Master Anle and others, the crowd was astonished.

They naturally understood what this signified but didn’t expect that with barely years since Young Master Ling Feng’s demise, the Duan Family was eager to create another Heavenly Martial Young Master!

Young Master Anle, Young Master Qilin, Young Master Tayue said nothing seeing this.

Because although Duan Yu’s strength was weaker than theirs, it wasn’t too far off, and aside from Duan Yu, no one else was more likely to become a Heavenly Martial Young Master.

Moreover, the Duan Family Ancestor had just become a King, making the Duan Family a newly risen King Family, allowing their disciple to become one of the Heavenly Martial Young Masters wasn’t inappropriate.

At this moment, an elder from the Divine Bird Palace laughed and said,

"Did not expect that although Duan Yu is young, his talent and strength surpass others, it seems the next Heavenly Martial Young Master must be Young Master Duan Yu!"

With someone breaking the ice, others naturally opened their mouths to offer congratulations.

Upon hearing this, Duan Yu’s smile grew wider, eyes brimming with powerful confidence.

He believed that given time, he would undoubtedly surpass the old Young Master Ling Feng!

However, at this time, a cold snort was heard.

"Humph, Young Master Ling Feng is dead, does that mean anyone can become a Heavenly Martial Young Master now?"

"Since when has the title of Heavenly Martial Young Master become so cheap?"

Upon hearing this voice, everyone’s expression changed, and many furrowed their brows, trying to see who dared to utter such bold words!

However, the next moment, that voice continued.

"In my opinion, if they’re really picking a Heavenly Martial Young Master, it should be Lin Xuan!"

"Because he killed Young Master Ling Feng, his strength surpasses Young Master Ling Feng, aside from him, I can’t think of anyone else who could become the new Heavenly Martial Young Master."

Boom!

Once these words were spoken, everyone was flabbergasted, minds exploding with astonishment.

Bold, utterly bold!

The crowd widened their eyes, unable to believe it.

To utter such words in this setting, isn’t it a direct provocation to the Duan Family?

Who had the audacity to do so, to shamelessly slap the Duan Family in the face publicly, wasn’t it akin to courting death?

They were indeed shocked.

One must know that the Duan Family was no longer the Duan Family of the past, they were now genuinely a King Family.

At present, everyone tread cautiously, yet someone dared to blatantly discredit the Duan Family here, truly audacious!

Instantly, Duan Yu’s expression turned dark as an angry lion, eyes fierce as lightning, sweeping across all directions.

Not only him, but every member of the Duan Family wore grim expressions.

Particularly that Duan Family Ancestor, whose gaze tightened, whole body exuding an unsettling aura.

However, when it was discovered who had uttered such brash words, everyone froze.

For the one who spoke was none other than a disciple of the Shen Family.

"Shen Xiachi, shut your mouth!" Young Master Qilin snorted coldly.

Indeed, the one who spoke earlier was Shen Xiachi.

One must know, he felt immense gratitude towards Lin Xuan for previously curing his sister Shen Jingqiu’s illness, making him a major benefactor of their family.

Now, he naturally stood up to defend Lin Xuan.

Upon hearing Young Master Qilin’s cold snort, Shen Jingqiu also raised her little face, earnestly stating, "Xiachi wasn’t wrong!"

At this moment, every gaze was locked onto the Shen Family, with most focused on Shen Xiachi and Shen Jingqiu.

They naturally knew Lin Xuan had once saved Shen Jingqiu, thus their surprising stance.

But this was, after all, the Duan Family’s banquet.

The Duan Family’s Ancestor had just become a King, regardless of the reason, such words shouldn’t be spoken here.

Seeing it was a disciple of the Shen Family, and moreover Shen Lingchuan’s child, the Duan Family Ancestor didn’t speak, instead narrowing his eyes.

He knew Shen Lingchuan’s position in the Duan Family was extraordinary.

And besides, these were matters among the juniors, as a King he felt it improper to intervene.

However, Duan Yu harbored no such concerns.

He snorted coldly, "Waste like Lin Xuan, what qualifies him as a Heavenly Martial Young Master?"

"Humph, if he isn’t qualified, you think you are?"

"Remember, he killed Young Master Ling Feng! If it were you, could you have done that?"

Shen Xiachi was blunt, continuing to strike at them.

Upon hearing this, the Duan Family disciples turned dark-faced.

Because it touched on their sore point, the distinguished Heavenly Martial Young Master, Young Master Ling Feng had led nearly half the Duan Family powerhouses to hunt Lin Xuan.

Yet astoundingly, they were all counter-killed, no survivors returning.

Numerous powerhouses including Young Master Ling Feng were entirely annihilated!

It was simply unbelievable.

Hence, this matter became a painful Chapter for the Duan Family, not daring to be mentioned.

But shockingly, now in the midst of such a public gathering, it had been brought up again!

It was like tearing open the Duan Family’s wound!