#442 - When the wall falls, everyone pushes it

As the public opinion arose, coupled with some people instigating and exaggerating the situation, many people joined in the clamor.

Now, all the major cities in the world are discussing this matter, and Jun Wuxie's name is gradually becoming the embodiment of evil in the mouths of some people.

The [Alliance to Punish Jun] was quickly established in major cities, and new members joined every day.

"Losing cultivation cannot be a reason to avoid the judgment of justice!"

Someone shouted these words.

"We uphold justice and will surely go to the Great Zhou Royal Academy to punish Jun Wuxie, who has the blood of sin flowing in his veins!"

"Jun Wuxie, he is a person with sinful blood!"

"Punish him! Punish him!"

The [Alliance to Punish Jun] in major cities shouted slogans every day, creating a huge momentum and unparalleled popularity.

The Eastern Wilderness Ancient City was the same, and the [Alliance to Punish Jun] here was even more crazy than in other cities, with everyone acting as if they had been injected with chicken blood.

The members inside were mostly young people, with some middle-aged people, and very few elderly people.

They were all dressed as casual cultivators, and their origins could not be discerned from their clothing.

"These people..."

In the pavilions inside the Jùbǎo Zhai, several Zhai Masters quietly watched the distant urban area.

"There are powerful forces pushing behind the scenes. Now that Young Master Jun has completely lost his cultivation, these people want to kick him when he's down, daring to shout and kill like this, even calling him a sinful bloodline?"

"Hehe, if Young Master Jun hadn't lost his cultivation, none of these people would dare to stand up. This is human nature."

"Although there are powerful forces pushing from behind and some people being fooled, more of it is due to the explosion of intense jealousy hidden in their hearts."

"Yes, Young Master Jun is indeed enviable. Whether it's his own talent or what he possesses, how many people in the world don't envy and are jealous?"

"He has an invincible Military Sage master, and several beautiful women are infatuated with him. I heard that during the decisive battle in the Great Zhou Imperial City, even the Yan Family Head and..."

"Watch your words! You can't talk nonsense!"

The Zhai Master of the Bingyun Tower opened her mouth coldly, her beautiful eyes filled with anger.

The Zhai Master of the Yuling Sect hurriedly swallowed the words 'Bingyun Tower Master' that were about to come out of his mouth, and said: "Cough, I mean, even the Yan Family Head shed tears for him, and even confronted the hidden elders of the family..."

"Alas, now that Young Master Jun has been labeled as having a sinful bloodline and has lost his cultivation, I wonder how those decision-makers in our sect will view this matter and whether their attitude will change?"

As soon as these words came out, the few people looked at each other and fell silent.

...

At the same time.

Southern Border, the forbidden area of the Meitong Clan.

Several guardians of the Meitong Clan looked at Yan Qingcheng in front of them with angry expressions, and said: "We have been waiting for you for a long time. You have finally returned. How should you explain the matter in the Great Zhou Imperial City?"

"I have nothing to explain. Jun Wuxie's talent is unparalleled throughout the ages. Didn't several guardians also decide to let Ruyu marry him? Naturally, I can't just watch him fall, as it concerns the future fortune of my Meitong Clan!"

"Are you still quibbling?"

"What is your relationship with that Jun Wuxie?"

Faced with the guardian's questioning, Yan Qingcheng said calmly: "Jun Wuxie and I are old acquaintances. He saved my life in the Nanshan Secret Realm, and I regard him as my younger brother. What's wrong with helping him? Furthermore, with his talent, he will definitely be of great help to my clan in the future!"

"Is that all?"

Several guardians stared at her, seemingly basically believing her words.

After all, it would be hard for them to believe that Yan Qingcheng and that Jun Wuxie had a romantic relationship. It was too absurd.

"However, you are wrong about one thing. Deciding to let Ruyu marry him was a previous decision. Now we have changed our minds. The current Jun Wuxie is already a cripple and will not be of any help to our clan in the future. Is he worthy of marrying the Holy Maiden of our clan?"

"Well, Jun Wuxie has completely lost his cultivation. I'm afraid even the Military Sage will abandon him. It would be very foolish to have any connection with him again, after all, he has too many enemies."

Although Yan Qingcheng felt relieved when she heard the guardians' intention not to let Ruyu marry Jun Wuxie, she also felt very angry at the same time.

This was too realistic!

Before, they regarded him as a treasure, but now they discard him like worn-out shoes!

Although it was not surprising for decision-makers of a sect to assess the situation, it was impossible for her to feel comfortable when this happened to the man she deeply loved.

"Qingcheng, your birthday is coming soon, in ten days. You should prepare well. Next, you should order people to send invitations to various forces, inviting them to come as guests."

Yan Qingcheng's expression was indifferent, and she said: "Since the previously decided marriage is off, then why should my birthday banquet be held so grandly?"

"Who said the marriage is off?" Guardian Gantong said lightly: "It's just that the object of the marriage has been changed."

"Changed? Who?" Yan Qingcheng's expression darkened slightly, and she said: "Ruyu is my direct disciple. What do you regard her as? A tool or a bargaining chip?"

"Presumptuous! Is that how you talk to the family guardians?"

"It is Ruyu's glory to be able to contribute to the future of the family!"

"Do you still remember the white-haired woman who appeared outside the Great Zhou Imperial City that day?"

Yan Qingcheng's expression changed slightly upon hearing this.

How could she not remember that white-haired woman?

The one who snatched Yueyao's corpse and caused Jun Wuxie to completely fall into the path of Asura was eventually killed by Jun Wuxie, who had transformed into Asura.

"Hehe, the sect of the white-haired woman who is going to marry Ruyu is the Ancient Phoenix Sect. Gu Yu, her grand-nephew, also came with her that day. Gu Yu is an outstanding genius of the Ancient Phoenix Sect. That day, he saw you on the city wall from afar and has never forgotten you. Some time ago, he came to our Meitong Clan to propose marriage..."

"Absolutely impossible!"

Yan Qingcheng's expression changed drastically, and she flatly refused!

She couldn't believe her ears.

She thought it was her disciple Ruyu, but she never expected that the guardians would actually want her, the Clan Head, to also marry a disciple of the Ancient Phoenix Sect!

"Qingcheng, everything is for the sake of the family's future! Gu Yu is so outstanding. He is only twenty-one years old now and already has the cultivation of the Fifth Transformation of the Sect King Realm. His future achievements will definitely not be weaker than yours. It is not a grievance for you to condescend to him."

"I have always respected you, but I never thought that you would degenerate to this point! To actually let the head of a clan marry a Sect King Realm disciple from another sect is simply ridiculous!"

Yan Qingcheng's face turned red with anger.

How could she agree? She was already that little bastard's woman, how could she do something to betray him!

"This matter is not up to you! That Gu Yu has taken a fancy to you and Mu Xuelan at the same time, but Bingyun Tower has established rules since its founding, so they refused. Moreover, Bingyun Tower is not facing a crisis like our Meitong Clan!"

"In any case, I will not agree!"

Yan Qingcheng's attitude was resolute.

The four guardians of Heaven, Earth, Qian, and Kun had cold expressions in their eyes, and said: "This matter is not up to you. On your birthday, we will personally come forward to announce that you will cede your position to the Vice Clan Head, Yan Yuqing, and at the same time, set a marriage with Gu Yu of the Ancient Phoenix Sect. By the way, your disciple Ruyu will also be engaged to Gu Wei, another young talent of the Ancient Phoenix Sect, on the same day. At that time, the relationship between our Meitong Clan and the Ancient Phoenix Sect will be unbreakable!"

Yan Qingcheng didn't speak with a cold face. She would never agree to this!

"Someone!"

Guardian Tiantong said lightly.

An old man hurried in and stood there respectfully.

"Quickly inform the world that it is the Meitong Clan Head's birthday in ten days, and invite forces from all over the world to come as guests. On that day, a Clan Head abdication ceremony will be held, and Yan Qingcheng and her disciple Yan Ruyu will be engaged to the Ancient Phoenix Sect talents, Gu Yu and Gu Wei, on the same day!"

"Yes!"

"Also, inform the world that our clan originally intended to let the Holy Maiden Yan Ruyu marry Jun Wuxie, the disciple of the Military Sage, but Jun Wuxie's cultivation has been completely crippled and he is unable to reach for the Holy Maiden. Now it has been decided to betroth the Holy Maiden to the Ancient Phoenix Sect talent Gu Wei, forging a good relationship and living up to the match made in heaven!"

"You!"

Yan Qingcheng trembled with anger.

She looked at the four guardians in disbelief, not understanding why they wanted to do this?

Not only did they shamelessly seek a marriage alliance with the Ancient Phoenix Sect, but they even wanted to humiliate Jun Wuxie in front of the whole world!

"Yes!"

The old man retreated.

The four Guardians of Heaven and Earth looked at Yan Qingcheng and said calmly, "Since you've made your choice, you must express the Meitong Clan's attitude towards the Ancient Phoenix Sect. That day, Jun Wuxie killed Gu Yu's Seventh Granny. That white-haired woman is the one. Gu Yu hates her to the core and naturally wants to take this opportunity to humiliate her. All of this is the Ancient Phoenix Sect's intention; we are merely cooperating."

Yan Qingcheng remained silent, her face cold.

"Alright, you may leave. Don't think about running away from the marriage. In these days, we will lock onto you with our qi. You won't be able to escape the clan."

"I won't leave!"

Yan Qingcheng turned and left, a cold glint flashing in her purple pupils.

She had already made a decision in her heart.

Since the clan treated her this way, what else did she have to consider?

She was determined to make everyone who forced her to do this regret their actions!

Returning to her private courtyard, she stood on the閣楼, looking at the misty clouds between the strange peaks and ridges.

Tears gradually welled up in Yan Qingcheng's eyes.

However, if she did that, she would never see the man who had taken her innocence and now occupied her thoughts day and night.

At this moment, in the distance, was he safe and well?

Everyone in the world said that he had lost all his cultivation.

But she couldn't be by his side to accompany him.

A deep love with a shallow fate. Perhaps in this life, they were destined to pass each other by, leaving regrets in each other's lives.

"I have a thousand words in my heart, but it's hard to say them to you. I only hope that you can be safe and well for the rest of your life..."

She murmured, wiping away the tears on her face, her sad eyes regaining their coldness and determination.