Chapter 262: Ji Ruyue Exposed

Xie Liushu looked surprised. "I haven't seen him, but his name is well-known? Is there such a figure within the Nine Sects?"

He had a wide network of acquaintances. Not only did he frequently attend gatherings of various sects, but he had also visited the other eight. He had met all the formidable disciples whose names were worth mentioning from each sect.

The young man before him, daring to confront Fu Chaojun, should not be weak. Yet, he looked very unfamiliar. Strangely, his junior sister from the sect claimed that he must have heard the young man's name before.

The Huanhuan Sect disciples also followed the sound, looking at the junior sister who spoke with surprise. She was none other than the female disciple from the Huanhuan Sect who had previously attended the auction in Qingyun City: Ji Ruyue!

Later, she was expelled from the auction house by the vice-president for slandering Jiang Fan. She harbored resentment. Now, encountering Jiang Fan on Huanhuan Sect territory, how could she have a good attitude?

From the very end of the group, Ji Ruyue urged her horse forward and respectfully said, "Senior Brother, this person is a disciple under the Sect Master of the Qingyun Sect. His name is Jiang Fan!"

Jiang Fan? The Huanhuan Sect disciples showed expressions of realization.

Xie Liushu burst into a bewildered laugh. "So it's him! I was wondering who could be a formidable disciple whose name is well-known but whom I've never met! In a way, his name is indeed well-known."

The Huanhuan Sect disciples smiled. They had heard the title "Spiritless Root" so many times their ears were practically calloused. Now, they finally saw him in person.

Xie Liushu scoffed softly, looking at Yi Lianxing, Chu Xingmeng, and Qin Caihe. The more he looked, the more he found the three women each possessed a distinct charm. He then chuckled, "Junior Sisters, it's truly excellent luck that you've arrived here safely. However, the Chief Disciple of the Tianyin Sect you're facing now is not easy to deal with. How about I, your Senior Brother, resolve this for you?"

To his surprise, the three women remained expressionless, showing no reaction at all.

Xie Liushu couldn't help but feel surprised. His eyes darted about as he said, "If you're not worried about yourselves, aren't you worried about Junior Brother Jiang Fan?"

Yi Lianxing showed a look of disgust. She had always detested male disciples from the Huanhuan Sect, and she said coldly: "Xie Liushu, don't bother with us. With Junior Brother Jiang here, we don't need you to worry about our safety."

Seeing his intentions exposed, Xie Liushu showed no embarrassment. He chuckled softly, then spread his hands and said, "Alright, I was just trying to be kind and help your Junior Brother Jiang. Since you don't care about his fate, it's not my place to interfere."

He tucked his hands into his sleeves. He watched with a smile as Jiang Fan and Fu Chaojun confronted each other.

He knew Fu Chaojun quite well. Although Fu Chaojun was a heaven-sent genius, especially in musical arts, he was a peerless prodigy, appearing only once in a century. However, precisely because he was such a genius, his path had been exceptionally smooth, and the entire sect protected him. Consequently, he rarely experienced setbacks. This led to him having a poor temperament, unable to tolerate even the slightest flaw or insult. If someone provoked him, they would easily become his target. In summary, he was "narrow-minded."

He didn't know how Jiang Fan had provoked him, but given Fu Chaojun's personality, he definitely wouldn't let him off easily. Let's see what fate awaits Jiang Fan. And whether these three junior sisters would plead with him to save Jiang Fan.

Beside him, Ji Ruyue arrogantly raised her chin, mockingly revealing Jiang Fan's background. "Senior Brother Fu, don't underestimate him. His cultivation isn't much, but his swordsmanship is quite impressive. With one sword strike, bolts of thunder will explode. If you're not careful, it's easy to fall into his trap."

Everyone present looked at her. The Huanhuan Sect disciples naturally said nothing. But Yi Lianxing and the two other women were furious!

Qin Caihe, the most fiery-tempered of the three, sharply rebuked, "Shut up! Either you intervene, or you stay quiet and be a spectator! What kind of behavior is it to reveal someone's foundation?"

Yi Lianxing's face also glowed with cold intensity. "Are Huanhuan Sect disciples really so ill-mannered? If you're itching for a fight, let's have one ourselves!"

Chu Xingmeng was worrying about whether Jiang Fan would get injured. Yet Ji Ruyue exposed Jiang Fan's abilities; wouldn't this deprive him of a means to overcome his opponent? Even she, who was usually good-tempered, couldn't help but glare at the other party. "You... aren't you going too far? They're in a magical duel! Aren't you harming him?"

Ji Ruyue hadn't expected these three female disciples from different sects to be so protective of Jiang Fan. She couldn't help but shrink her neck and move closer to Xie Liushu.

Xie Liushu chuckled lightly. "What difference does it make whether she reveals it or not? Are you perhaps still hoping Junior Brother Jiang Fan can win? Hahahaha!"

Protected by him, Ji Ruyue immediately gained confidence. She put her hands on her slender waist and sneered in a high-pitched voice: "Exactly! If you want Jiang Fan to live, just obediently beg my Senior Brother. If he's in a good mood, Jiang Fan might just survive."

The three women were utterly enraged. This woman! How infuriating!

Jiang Fan also gave her a deep look, his eyes slightly cold. "I'll settle the score with you later!"

Ji Ruyue patted her chest, her delicate eyebrows furrowed. "Oh dear, I'm so scared. This humble one wouldn't dare!" As she spoke, her eyes were full of mockery. This drew boisterous laughter from the Huanhuan Sect disciples.

"He can't even protect himself, yet he's threatening Junior Sister Ji!""He doesn't actually think he can survive against Fu Chaojun, does he?""Even if Fu Chaojun magnanimously lets him go, does he have the ability to antagonize so many of us?""In my opinion, he's not just spiritless; he's also brainless."

Jiang Fan paid them no mind. He turned his gaze to Fu Chaojun and slowly raised his black sword.

Fu Chaojun chuckled. "So, swordsmanship is your specialty. Your cultivation is already far inferior to mine, and now your secret has been exposed. Do you still have the courage to raise your sword against me? Fine, considering your boldness, I'll spare your life after breaking both your arms!"

Clang, clang, clang— He rapidly plucked the zither strings, unleashing powerful sound waves that drowned out each other.

Xie Liushu's expression subtly changed. He immediately pulled the reins tight, urged his horse back, and shouted: "Everyone retreat! Be careful not to get caught in the crossfire!"

They didn't need his reminder. The Huanhuan Sect disciples were already covering their ears with pained expressions, retreating one after another.

Ji Ruyue's eyes widened in shock. "Such power from just the aftershocks? The Tianyin Sect's cultivation techniques are truly formidable." She dared not imagine what kind of damage one would sustain facing the sound waves head-on.

Xie Liushu's earlier casual demeanor vanished. His gaze on Fu Chaojun became somewhat solemn. "In a year, this guy's strength has increased significantly. Before, I had nothing to fear from his sound wave attacks. But now..." He didn't finish his sentence. However, his meaning was clear: he could no longer directly contend with it.

Ji Ruyue's heart trembled. Even Senior Brother wasn't confident in handling those sound waves? Then wouldn't Jiang Fan be... A hint of schadenfreude appeared at the corner of her lips. She really wanted to see Jiang Fan in a sorry state, just as she had been, when she was disgraced and driven away by Vice-President Chen in front of representatives from various sects that day.

However. When she looked at Jiang Fan, her expression froze!