Dragon Gate?
Upon hearing this word, everyone in the area trembled slightly.
Clearly, they had heard of it.
As the red light dispersed, a figure clad in a cloak appeared before Lin Cangyun.
The cloak obscured the visitor's face. However, the terrifying aura emanating from him was palpable to all.
It was no less than Zhong Fengya.
"Left... Left Protector!" Feeling the familiar aura, Lin Cangyun stammered.
"Hmph! Useless."
The one Lin Cangyun called Left Protector glanced at him with disappointment.
"Your subordinate is incompetent. I beg for your punishment, Left Protector." Lin Cangyun endured the searing pain and knelt before him.
Seeing Lin Cangyun covered in bloodstains, the Left Protector's eyes turned cold. He turned to Zhong Fengya not far away and said with a chilling tone, "The Zhong family of the provincial capital, how audacious you are!"
His tone was far from friendly.
However, daring to make such a comment about the Zhong family of the provincial capital spoke volumes about the reputation of Dragon Gate.
"So, you are from Dragon Gate. My apologies for my previous rudeness." Zhong Fengya cupped his fist slightly, showing a gesture of respect.
Of course, it was only a trace of respect.
Dragon Gate was powerful, but his Zhong family was not weak.
"Hmph!" The Left Protector was clearly displeased with Zhong Fengya's attitude, his tone still laced with coldness. "You injured someone from my Dragon Gate. Do you really think you can just dismiss it with a word?"
As he spoke, the aura around the Left Protector surged. Violent true qi surged with the wind, making the surrounding air exceptionally oppressive.
Seeing this, Zhong Fengya's expression sharpened. He stomped his foot, and a fierce gust of wind raged in the air, confronting the aura unleashed by the Left Protector head-on.
Neither side showed any intention of backing down.
As the two invisible forces collided, fine cracks began to appear on the ground. If this continued, the Nangong Estate would surely be ravaged by the pressure of these two powers.
This!
This was clearly something Nangong Li did not wish to see.
"Gentlemen, for my sake, can we cease this confrontation?" Nangong Li looked at the two, his expression benevolent.
However, someone did not seem to care about Nangong Li's face.
"Who do you think you are? How dare you interfere in our affairs." The Left Protector was utterly dismissive.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Li's face darkened. He said coldly, "Are you prepared to fight within my Nangong family's grounds?"
"Hahaha!"
The Left Protector heard this as if it were the greatest joke in the world, his face contorted with mockery. "The Nangong family? How ignorant. In the face of my Dragon Gate, what difference are you from ants?"
"If you are wise, hand over the Dao Heart Jade to me. Then, my Dragon Gate will not be stingy with your benefits."
Hearing such arrogant words, even someone as refined as Nangong Li could barely suppress his anger.
"Hmph! They say the people of Dragon Gate are arrogant and insolent. Today, it seems the rumors are true!" Nangong Li waved his hand, clearly angered.
"Hmm?"
Seeing Nangong Li dare to openly criticize the ways of his Dragon Gate, his face darkened. "How dare you speak ill of my Dragon Gate's customs? You court death!"
As the Left Protector finished speaking, he clenched his right fist, and a terrifying true qi began to gather.
"Die!"
He then swung his fist fiercely. A blood-red fist print slashed through the air, carrying a violent aura as it hurtled towards Nangong Li.
The power contained in this strike was comparable to the full might of a peak Martial King.
Therefore, with Nangong Li's strength, who had just stepped into the Martial King realm, he could not possibly withstand it.
Even if he were to forcefully endure it, he would undoubtedly be crippled or killed.
Facing the ferocious energy, Nangong Li's expression turned grim. However, there was no fear or panic in his eyes.
Just as he was preparing to act, a figure suddenly appeared before him.
It was Du Yuemian.
She held crescent moon daggers in both hands, alternating them before her. From her jade-like hands, two streams of true qi flowed into the blades, slowly enveloping them.
"Slash!"
Du Yuemian let out a clear cry. With a powerful swing of her arms, two blade lights formed a cross and directly clashed with the blood-red fist print.
Boom!
The instant the two forces met, the surrounding air seemed to explode, causing the airflow to scatter madly, whipping up a gust of wind that raged everywhere.
The ground began to crack and fissure under the impact of the two forces. It was only when the two powers dissipated that they finally subsided.
However, even so, this courtyard was already covered in cracks.
This showed the terrifying nature of these two forces.
"Hmm?"
The Left Protector was surprised that his attack was thwarted by Du Yuemian. However, he did not seem to care.
Instead, upon seeing Du Yuemian's beauty, a sinister smile appeared on his face beneath the cloak.
At this moment, his aura became exceptionally chilling, causing one to shiver.
"To reach the mid-stage Martial King realm at such a young age, you are truly a prodigy!" The Left Protector sized up Du Yuemian, his expression filled with excitement.
Seeing this, Du Yuemian's brows furrowed. She felt an inexplicable revulsion towards the Left Protector's gaze.
"Although Dragon Gate is powerful, my Du family of the provincial capital is not small either." Du Yuemian exuded a coldness, her tone carrying a warning.
"Heh heh!"
The Left Protector was unconcerned. "The Du family of the provincial capital has some influence now. But who can say for sure in the near future?"
Hearing this, Du Yuemian trembled, a look of disbelief evident in her beautiful eyes.
The Left Protector's words clearly hinted at something, and Du Yuemian understood its implication.
She was simply shocked as to how he knew.
Seeing Du Yuemian's confusion and shock, the Left Protector seemed satisfied. He even licked his dry lips, appearing to savor the moment.
However, this expression was hidden beneath his cloak, unseen by anyone.
"Enough! It seems I cannot obtain the Dao Heart Jade." The Left Protector picked up Lin Cangyun, glanced at everyone, and grinned, "In that case, I wish you all good luck!"
As he left, he cast a meaningful glance at Du Yuemian, his purpose unclear.
If he wanted to leave, no one would stop him. Of course, no one could stop him.
However, if he had intended to continue vying for the Dao Heart Jade, it would have been impossible. After all, Zhong Fengya alone was enough to hold him back.
Not to mention the presence of Du Yuemian, a powerful mid-stage Martial King.
After the Left Protector of Dragon Gate left with Lin Cangyun, the atmosphere finally eased slightly.
However, this did not signify the end of the struggle.
"Yuemian, long time no see!" Zhong Wuhen stepped forward, smiling.
"Zhong Wuhen, I've told you many times that we're not that familiar. So, please watch your words." Du Yuemian's tone was cold.
Previously, Du Yuemian had always appeared amiable and polite. But now, facing Zhong Wuhen, she seemed exceptionally repulsed.
What hidden secret lay behind this?