The Sword God of the Universe

Chapter 2452: Chapter 2452: The City Lord’s Authority

Immortal Venerable Luo Hao lightly shook his head. In response to his junior brother’s question, he himself didn’t know whether City Lord Jing Yan would make a move to help the two of them.

He truly couldn’t find any reason for City Lord Jing Yan to help them.

Strictly speaking, City Lord Jing Yan should still be angry at them. It was their entry into Hongmeng City that drew in the Red-Clothed Killing Stars of Yama Palace, and Hongmeng City had already suffered losses because of that.

Therefore, Luo Hao believed that City Lord Jing Yan most likely wouldn’t help them deal with the Red-Clothed Killing Stars. But for City Lord Jing Yan to appear at this critical moment, he was probably still trying to uphold Hongmeng City’s rules, not wanting the Red-Clothed Killing Stars to start killing people inside Hongmeng City.

"City Lord Jing Yan truly has a way with words. Yama Palace can’t possibly accept such praise." Red-Clothed Killing Star Wang Jie sneered coldly.

He suddenly shifted the topic, pointing at Luo Hao and the other man. "City Lord Jing Yan, do you know what those two are?"

Wang Jie’s eyes narrowed as he stared at Jing Yan, his tone carrying a hint of interrogation.

Jing Yan shook his head. "I’m really not too sure. But I’d imagine that if they can make five Red-Clothed Killing Stars pursue them, they shouldn’t be ordinary figures."

"Heh heh, those two are remnants of the Thunder Domain, Thunder Domain Remnant that our Yama Palace is determined to eradicate completely. City Lord Jing Yan, by obstructing us from executing these two, could it be that you intend to shelter these Thunder Domain Remnant? Or perhaps, you intentionally hid them?" Wang Jie’s questioning grew rather aggressive.

Jing Yan’s expression sank.

"Wang Jie, don’t talk nonsense. City Lord Jing Yan is a Cultivator from another Heavenly Domain and clearly has nothing to do with the Thunder Domain. How could he be hiding Thunder Domain Remnant?" Kang Linyue said to Wang Jie, then looked toward Jing Yan. "City Lord Jing Yan, you suddenly stepped out to stop us—surely you don’t truly intend to obstruct Yama Palace from doing its work, do you?"

Kang Linyue revealed a faint smile.

These five Red-Clothed Killing Stars were actually not afraid of Jing Yan, this City Lord of Hongmeng City. Based on the information they had, they knew Jing Yan should be at Immortal Venerable Peak. But even if Jing Yan joined forces with that Luo Hao, there was no way they could defeat the five Red-Clothed Killing Stars. Kang Linyue’s words were slightly softer merely to avoid unexpected variables; they only wanted to swiftly execute Luo Hao, this Thunder Domain Remnant. As for Jing Yan, killing him or not made little difference. If Jing Yan chose not to become an enemy of their Yama Palace, then they would let him live. After all, the existence of Hongmeng City didn’t affect Yama Palace’s interests.

"Hongmeng City’s rules do not allow Cultivators to slaughter each other inside the city." Jing Yan’s voice wasn’t loud, yet it rang like metal on stone.

"If you want to make a move, you can leave Hongmeng City. Outside the city, it has nothing to do with me." Jing Yan continued.

Then he looked toward Luo Hao and the other man. "You two, are you intending to leave Hongmeng City?"

Hearing Jing Yan’s first two sentences, both Luo Hao and Peng Qiuping felt a chill in their hearts. They thought Jing Yan wanted to expel them from Hongmeng City. But when Jing Yan spoke the third sentence, both of their gazes flickered slightly.

What Jing Yan asked was whether they intended to leave Hongmeng City, not ordering them to leave immediately.

Could it be that City Lord Jing Yan really wanted to help them?

If City Lord Jing Yan didn’t intend to help them, he could simply order them to leave. If the two refused, then City Lord Jing Yan would have a reason to join the Red-Clothed Killing Stars in attacking them.

Peng Qiuping looked at his senior brother Luo Hao, then turned to Jing Yan.

"City Lord Jing Yan, we have no plans to leave Hongmeng City for the time being." Peng Qiuping said through gritted teeth.

Hearing Peng Qiuping’s answer, Jing Yan smiled inwardly.

He looked to the five Red-Clothed Killing Stars and said, "You’ve heard it. These two are unwilling to leave Hongmeng City. Ever since they entered the city, they have done nothing that violates Hongmeng City’s rules. I have no reason to forcibly drive them out. Therefore, if you five still wish to kill them, please wait outside the city and move only when they leave Hongmeng City."

"Hahahaha..."

All five Red-Clothed Killing Stars burst into laughter.

In their eyes, how laughable were Jing Yan’s words? Telling them to wait outside the city—what did he take Yama Palace’s Red-Clothed Killing Stars for?

The five of them could see clearly that Jing Yan intended to help Luo Hao and the other man.

Since that was the case, Jing Yan was an enemy of Yama Palace.

"City Lord Jing Yan, it seems you still don’t quite understand the way our Yama Palace conducts its affairs!" Zhuo Ting shook his head and laughed disdainfully. "I’m afraid that today, this Hongmeng City, which has only existed for a few decades, is going to sink into the river of history."

"Heh, I must say I somewhat admire City Lord Jing Yan’s courage!" Wang Jie sneered. "To become an enemy of Yama Palace—such courage is not something just anyone possesses."

The aura on the five Red-Clothed Killing Stars’ bodies surged upward at extreme speed.

"City Lord Jing Yan is actually willing to protect those Thunder Domain Remnant, regardless of becoming an enemy of Yama Palace."

"Tsk tsk... I really didn’t expect this. City Lord Jing Yan is truly domineering! I’ve never seen anyone act so tough in front of the Red-Clothed Killing Stars!"

"Indeed! Too formidable. As long as one enters Hongmeng City and doesn’t violate the city rules, one can receive City Lord Jing Yan’s protection! In the future, if we offend some great power, we can just enter Hongmeng City."

"Hmph, you’re dreaming. Even if City Lord Jing Yan is willing to protect, he still has to see whether he has the capability. Take him wanting to protect these two from the Thunder Domain—what does he have to oppose Yama Palace with? Can he withstand the five Red-Clothed Killing Stars? If he can’t, won’t he still end up dead all the same?" a Cultivator said with a curl of his lips.

The surrounding Cultivators fell silent.

Indeed, facing five Red-Clothed Killing Stars, even if City Lord Jing Yan joined forces with Immortal Venerable Luo Hao, they probably still wouldn’t be able to hold. Although Hongmeng City had Formation Big Arrays, they’d only been built for just over thirty years. How many Formations could there be? How strong could the Power of those Formations be?

Outside the city, somewhere.

"This City Lord Jing Yan truly has a personality that’s hard to fathom. I really don’t know whether I should admire his courage or despise his foolishness." Tianji City Lord said, shaking his head.

Alongside Tianji City Lord were Windward City Lord and Mystic Underworld City New City Lord.

These several City Lords had all personally come to the outskirts of Hongmeng City. Through the spies their forces had planted within the city, they could see images formed by Power of Laws being transmitted from within. Although the City Lords did not belong to the same faction, at this moment they were all watching this spectacle together.

City Lord Jing Yan’s reaction and actions truly exceeded the expectations of these people. They had never really considered that City Lord Jing Yan would actually stop the Red-Clothed Killing Stars.

"Hongmeng City is finished this time." Windward City Lord said softly.

Mystic Underworld City Lord’s gaze was fixed on the scene of confrontation within the Law image, his eyes flickering. He had been to Hongmeng City and met Jing Yan. City Lord Jing Yan had never given him the impression of being a reckless type. While young, he was extremely steady. Without a certain level of confidence, would he choose to confront the Red-Clothed Killing Stars so directly? Yet what exactly did he rely on, that he dared to face five Red-Clothed Killing Stars simultaneously?