The Deacon was instantly enraged. Looking at Wen Tailai, he said with some dissatisfaction, "Wen Tailai, although you are the Deputy Sect Leader's Young Master, you need to be responsible for what you say. Deacon is just stating the facts."
A figure landed once again. It was precisely the Outer Sect Grand Elder, Elder Yan Kun.
"Elder Yan Kun!"
The Deacon looked at Elder Yan Kun and greeted him.
Elder Yan Kun glanced at Zhang Hao and said coldly, "Grand Elder has repeatedly ordered that no opponent shall be killed. How dare you violate Grand Elder's command!"
A powerful pressure enveloped Zhang Hao, making him feel pressure like a mountain. However, Zhang Hao's Body Refinement had already reached Half-Step Martial Ancestor. How could he be suppressed merely by pressure? He exerted the power of Body Refinement, gradually dispersing that pressure.
"Hahaha! Elder Yan Kun, have you forgotten? This Poison Prince did not die by my hand, but died under his own poison fire bomb. According to Elder Yan Kun's logic, Young Master must stand there obediently and die by the poison fire bomb? Is that it?" Zhang Hao said with great disdain.
Zhang Hao's words indeed won the approval of the Sect Disciples below. Previously, Poison Prince You Jianbin had indeed used a poison fire bomb. If Zhang Hao hadn't reacted quickly, he would have died under the poison fire bomb by now. Therefore, at this moment, these Sect Disciples were all on Zhang Hao's side.
Elder Yan Kun smiled coldly and said, "You are just quibbling. Grand Elder did not mean that."
"Elder Yan Kun, then please tell me, does Young Master's action count as legitimate self-defense?" Zhang Hao asked with a faint smile, looking at Elder Yan Kun.
Elder Yan Kun's brows furrowed. This Zhang Hao was indeed very good at quibbling. Wen Tailai, who was beside him, spoke first, "Elder Yan Kun, there's no need to argue with this person anymore. Just abolish his cultivation. If the law isn't followed, what authority do you still have?"
Hearing this, Elder Yan Kun's brows furrowed. He no longer hesitated and shouted, "Where is the Law Enforcement Team!"
"Subordinates are here!"
More than a dozen Low Stage Martial Overlords appeared.
These were members of the Hao Xian Sect's Law Enforcement Team. In the Hao Xian Sect, members of the Law Enforcement Team were at least Inner Sect Martial Grandmaster Disciples. It could be said that they greatly suppressed ordinary Martial Warriors in terms of combat power. Therefore, in the Hao Xian Sect, the Law Enforcement Team was an object of extreme dread for ordinary Sect Disciples.
Seeing this situation, Zhang Hao knew that this so-called Outer Sect Grand Elder was absolutely on Wen Tailai's side; the two were in cahoots. At this moment, arguing based on reason was useless. The only way was to punch out the truth with his fists.
However, these members of the Law Enforcement Team were Martial Grandmaster level Martial Warriors. This was not something he could contend with right now. Of course, Zhang Hao wasn't completely without options. After all, he still had an Immortal Hero Summoning Card! And it was permanent. He had never used this trump card before. This time, he might have to try his luck.
"Take him down!" Elder Yan Kun didn't want any further complications.
Just as that group of Law Enforcement Team members were about to act.
"Stop!"
A cold and stern voice came from the void.
Those Martial Warriors of the Law Enforcement Team, under a terrifying pressure, instantly prostrated themselves on the ground, trembling. They dared not make a move.
When Wen Tailai heard that voice, his expression couldn't help but change, and he muttered, "That old scoundrel has come, damn it..."
Elder Tu appeared on the battle platform, his expression cold and stern.
"Greetings, Elder Tu." Elder Yan Kun's expression changed, and he quickly stepped forward to pay his respects.
Although Elder Yan Kun was also a Grand Elder, in front of Elder Tu, the Inner Sect Great Elder, he was nothing.
"What exactly is going on?" Elder Tu frowned and asked, looking at Elder Yan Kun.
Elder Yan Kun quickly recounted the sequence of events.
Elder Tu immediately scolded Elder Yan Kun, "Foolish! Although killing is forbidden in competitions now, you must consider the circumstances. Are you blind?"
Elder Yan Kun rarely saw Elder Tu so stern and severe, and he immediately became silent like a cicada in winter, not daring to speak.
After Elder Tu finished speaking, he glanced coldly at Wen Tailai and said, "Wen Tailai, I hope you will act wisely. Grand Elder does not wish to say this a third time."
Under Elder Tu's words, Wen Tailai felt immense pressure. This pressure was something he had only felt from his Father. Someone once said that Elder Tu's strength was no less than his Father's, and Wen Tailai originally thought that was false. But looking at it now, Elder Tu's strength was truly terrifying.
"Elder Tu, I will obey your every word. Every word." Elder Yan Kun smiled fawningly.
"Grand Elder does not wish to interfere with your affairs, merely requires you to be fair and just," Elder Tu said lightly, looking at Elder Yan Kun.
Elder Yan Kun immediately understood and promptly announced, "Poison Prince You Jianbin violated regulations by using a poison fire bomb. He brought it upon himself. Zhang Hao's action was legitimate self-defense and he is not at fault. In this battle, Zhang Hao wins."
A smile appeared on Zhang Hao's face. He stepped forward and said to Elder Tu, "Elder Tu, thank you."
Elder Tu glanced at Zhang Hao and said lightly, "Grand Elder has said that as long as you stand tall and act upright, Grand Elder will not stand by and watch someone deal with you using such methods."
After speaking, Elder Tu glanced indifferently at Wen Tailai and swept away.
Wen Tailai was furious inside. He cursed inwardly, 'Damn it, that old scoundrel, ruining my good deeds again.'
However, although Wen Tailai was furious inside, he dared not show it. After all, Elder Tu's status in the Hao Xian Sect was no less than his Father's. Even his Father needed to show sufficient respect when facing Elder Tu.
Thinking of this, Wen Tailai couldn't help but look towards Zhang Hao. Coincidentally, Zhang Hao's gaze also swept over, and their eyes met in the air, sparking intense friction.
"Kid, you won't be smug for long," Wen Tailai said with a cold and stern voice.
"Young Master will wait and see, just hoping your methods are more clever next time."
After Zhang Hao finished speaking, he turned and left.
Below the battle platform.
Liu Jie, Mo Qing, and others came forward to greet him.
"Zhang Hao, what exactly happened earlier? Why did those Law Enforcement Team members want to deal with you?" Liu Jie asked, looking at Zhang Hao with some concern.
Zhang Hao said lightly, "These were all Wen Tailai's schemes. Fortunately, Elder Tu helped, and the other party's plot didn't succeed. However, I think Wen Tailai won't just let this go."
"Zhang Hao, could that Poison Prince's poison fire bomb have been given by Wen Tailai? Otherwise, the Poison Prince has no deep hatred towards you, so he wouldn't dare to use a poison fire bomb against you, risking such a great taboo!" Chu Wei also added.
Zhang Hao pondered for a moment, then nodded slightly and said, "That is indeed very possible. However, now that the Poison Prince is dead by my hand, speculating about him at this point doesn't hold much significance. Now I must prepare for the last two battles of this first round tomorrow. I have a feeling that tomorrow's battle might not be too easy."
