The moment Zhong Lixiu appeared.

It carries the power of the Kyoto city defense formation.

And without any delay, he struck down with his palm.

And so, under the gaze of everyone below.

A pair of golden hands, gleaming like the sky, slapped down.

Lin Jinglong's pupils suddenly contracted.

What kind of tactic is this?

He's even more powerful than Emperor Wu!

"It must be due to the blessing of the Kyoto Grand Array that it possesses such power. Otherwise, Zhongli Xiu is not even a Martial Emperor and could not possibly have such power!"

Just as Lin Jinglong was feeling a headache.

But then they discovered that the golden palm had fallen from the sky.

It did not cause him any harm, and the people around him were as usual. Only Lin Qiankun and the already seriously injured Lin Jiufeng coughed up black blood after being hit by the palm strike.

The two were slapped so hard they were lying on the ground, trembling all over.

Even Feng Peng was unaffected.

Zhong Lixiu landed.

He coldly watched Lin Qiankun struggle to get up.

"Lin Qiankun, have you forgotten the rules of Kyoto?"

Looking at this Fourth Elder.

Lin Qiankun's expression was ferocious, and his eyes were almost spitting fire.

"This is blatant double standards. I wasn't the one who struck first; it was Feng Peng. And you're not even punishing him?"

"Who says I didn't punish him?"

"Because he struck first, he will receive the heaviest punishment. However, the punishment is an internal matter of the Elders' Council and has nothing to do with you!"

"What, you're not convinced?"

Zhong Lixiu's eyes widened.

A compass floated in front of him.

It is the core of the Kyoto city defense formation.

As they spoke, they planned to use the power of the great formation to make their move.

"Stop! Stop!"

Lin Qiankun raised one hand.

He gritted his teeth, hating Zhong Lixiu to the core.

What kind of internal affairs of the Elders' Council are they talking about? It's clearly an attempt to protect Feng Peng and deliberately target the Lin family!

But at times like this, he dared not act recklessly.

After all, Zhongli Xiu had something on him that he could use against him. If that bastard had no sense of martial ethics and insisted that he, as the Martial Emperor, had violated the capital's prohibitions, he would kill him with a single blow.

Then I'll have nowhere to seek justice!

"Zhong Lixiu, you're really something!"

"Now that I've been punished, can I leave?"

Lin Qiankun took a few steps back, watching Zhong Lixiu warily.

The fourth elder's gaze swept over the two of them, a playful smile appearing on his face. He nodded and said, "Get lost, but I must remind you, this is a one-time exception."

"Or you two will die together!"

He waved his hand, and a wisp of energy blew onto the two of them.

The two were photographed leaving the Dragon Soul Clubhouse.

It rolled onto the street outside, but dared not resist in the slightest, for fear that Zhong Lixiu would perceive it as hostile.

"Greetings, Fourth Elder!"

Feng Peng and the people of the Five Elements Spirit Clan went over to pay their respects.

Zhong Lixiu nodded slightly to them.

Lin Jinglong also walked over.

"Thank you for saving me, Fourth Elder!"

Zhong Lixiu has a very easygoing attitude.

He gave Lin Jinglong a satisfied look.

"Your strike last night was quite good; it even managed to alarm the city's protective array. It seems you have a good chance to make a name for yourself in this martial arts tournament."

He patted Lin Jinglong on the shoulder.

"Perform well, and I'll keep an eye on the Lin family for you. They won't bother you again for the foreseeable future."

Lin Jinglong relaxed slightly.

It seems that his appointment as the Elders' Council's special envoy was not just a nominal title; the Elders' Council values ​​him quite highly.

"Then I thank you in advance, Fourth Elder."

Zhong Lixiu seemed to have other things on her mind.

They didn't linger there. After chasing away Lin Qiankun and his companion, they left the Dragon Soul Club.

at the same time.

Lin Qiankun, who was already far away from the guild hall, had a livid face.

Lin Jiufeng, standing beside him, didn't dare say a word, but he was also relieved to have escaped death.

At least I saved my life, didn't I?

"Lin Jiufeng, after the martial arts competition at Qingxu Cave Heaven, you must find an opportunity to kill Lin Jinglong, and those bastards in the Elders' Council..."

"Don't let any of them escape!"

Lin Qiankun was now truly enraged.

This time, Zhong Lixiu clearly favored Lin Jinglong.

He lost face big time!

Lin Jiufeng tentatively asked, "Ancestor, do you really want Lin Jinglong to enter Qingxu Cave Heaven as the chief to participate in the martial arts competition?"

"Now that we've already attempted to assassinate him, and even failed, won't outsiders think that our Hidden Alliance can't handle Lin Jinglong?"

"How about before the duel begins..."

"shut up!"

Lin Qiankun's gaze was deep and unfathomable.

He gritted his teeth and said, "Things aren't that simple. The Elders' Council is going all out this time. If they want to kill Lin Jinglong, they can only challenge the Kyoto City Guardian Formation. The consequences will be unimaginable!"

Lin Jiufeng was somewhat puzzled.

"It's just a large formation. Surely the elders of our family can break it with their help? If we join forces with the powerhouses of the other imperial clans, even the council of elders won't dare to say a word. The foundation of our Hidden World Alliance is far deeper than theirs."

Lin Qiankun sneered upon hearing this.

"What you say makes sense. It's just a large formation, but don't you understand what's truly dangerous for the Elders' Council?"

These words silenced Lin Jiufeng.

What is the real danger of the Presbyterian Church?

"Elder Huangfu Kong!"

"That's right!"

Lin Qiankun took a deep breath.

He forcibly suppressed his anger.

He wouldn't take Lin Jinglong, Zhong Lixiu, or the city-protecting formation he set up seriously.

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