Lingguang City is a melting pot of all sorts of people. Once rumors start circulating, they can spread throughout the entire Tianxuan Sacred Continent and even the entire Taichu Dao Domain within a few days.

Don't underestimate these rumors. Public opinion can be a powerful force. Whether they are true or false, if they spread, they will be a heavy blow to Fang Tianyang's reputation.

Even someone like Stephen Chow sometimes has to consider his reputation and public image. A good reputation can bring you many unseen benefits, while a bad reputation can bring many unseen troubles.

Fang Tianyang is an upright person who values ​​his reputation highly, which is why Zhou Xingdou did this.

He and Fang Tianyang were not friends; they were competitors, and their personalities were very different, so they couldn't see eye to eye.

The two will inevitably stand on opposite sides in the future.

Why wouldn't Stephen Chow be happy to tarnish his reputation now?

Fang Tianyang's excited explanations and denials could not stop the malicious speculations of the crowd. No matter how much he tried to prove it, it had no effect.

Fang Tianyang could no longer force Zhou Xingdou to comply, otherwise it would only confirm that Zhou Xingdou was right.

For a moment, he broke out in a cold sweat!

Even if Fang Tianyang were completely senile at this moment, he would understand that Zhou Xingdou was targeting him:

"Zhou Xingdou! I, Fang Tianyang, have lived an upright life. How could I possibly do such a thing? You are slandering me!"

Zhou Xingdou sneered and coldly shouted:

"Then you also let the wolf into the house! You can't escape blame!"

This sentence left Fang Tianyang speechless. He was not good at verbal sparring and was quite upright, so he stammered and couldn't say anything for a moment.

After all, it was he who sent Huo Lingtian here, and now that this has happened, he does seem to be to blame.

Zhou Xingdou looked at the speechless Fang Tianyang and a smile appeared in his eyes. Fang Tianyang spent his days either cultivating or fighting, and he had no scheming at all. He had just fallen into the trap he had set with a few words.

Some things may seem insignificant on the scale, but once weighed, they can feel like a ton.

For example, this matter is like this.

To put it simply, this is Huo Lingtian's own business; Fang Tianyang was merely making an invitation.

On a grander scale, it could be considered inviting trouble, colluding with foreign forces, and betraying the sect.

Whether something is big or small, it's all just a matter of a single thought.

Fang Tianyang's decision to fall directly into the self-proof trap was unwise, as it immediately caused him to lose the initiative.

If it were Stephen Chow, he'd fight if he could win, and if he couldn't, he'd curse. At worst, he'd flip the table and kill everyone present, stirring up trouble first.

Explanation is always the most feeble language, devoid of any power.

At this moment, Zhou Xingdou looked at Fang Tianyang with a wicked smile, his voice like a devil's whisper echoing in Fang Tianyang's ear:

"Fang Tianyang, I'll give you a chance. Kill Huo Lingtian, and I and countless people of Lingguang City will believe you are innocent."

This was practically a calculated move, and Fang Tianyang was furious, cursing back angrily:

"Zhou Xingdou, you despicable, shameless, and unworthy Daoist!"

Despite being scolded by Fang Tianyang, Zhou Xingdou did not get angry. Looking at Fang Tianyang, who was like a stupid dog, he immediately lost interest in teasing him.

Immediately, he thrust the Spear of the Underworld forward, about to pierce Huo Lingtian's throat!

But at that moment, the spear of Hades advanced an inch, only to stop once again.

This time, it wasn't because Stephen Chow stopped, but because there seemed to be an indestructible wall in front of the Spear of the Underworld, which blocked it.

Rumble!

A royal decree formed of flames burst forth from Huo Lingtian's body, exuding imperial majesty that made people want to kneel in worship.

A terrifying power reverberated through heaven and earth, soaring straight into the sky and startling the cloudless heavens.

"The law commands?"

Yuan Tian, ​​who had been watching the show with Fahai, suddenly exclaimed in surprise. He then instantly appeared in front of Zhou Xingdou, protecting him behind him and looking at the imperial decree filled with imperial power as if facing a formidable enemy.

At this moment, Stephen Chow also frowned slightly.

The Law Decree is forged by a Supreme Being by condensing their own Laws. It is extremely precious, and condensing the Law Decree consumes a great deal of resources for a Supreme Being. Generally, Supreme Beings rarely condense this item.

The decree contains the power of laws, enabling the supreme being who condenses the decree to act across endless time and space, and also protecting the person who holds the decree. It can be described as an extremely precious life-saving item.

However, the decree of the law did not directly take action; instead, a majestic and awe-inspiring voice resounded from the decree:

"I am the Yan Emperor, how dare I be so presumptuous!"

As he spoke, a massive and majestic image of the Flame Emperor emerged from the decree. This image was entwined with fiery red Dao principles, wore an imperial crown, and exuded unimaginable power, tearing the sky apart!

As soon as the Yan Emperor's Dharma Image appeared, all the people in the city, except for Zhou Xingdou and his group, suddenly went limp and knelt before the decree of the law.

Even Zhou Xingdou felt an extreme pressure, a pressure that carried the ultimate imperial might, wanting him to kneel down!

Its supreme power is unparalleled and supreme, overshadowing everything. Such an existence has long transcended everything and cannot be resisted by mere power.

The empty, merciless eyes of the Flame Emperor's Dharma form looked down upon all living beings, sacred and noble flames swirling within them. His voice, vast and resonant, echoed across the boundless void as he gazed at Zhou Xingdou.

"Is this the one who wanted to kill my crown prince?"

The millions of giant elephant particles within Zhou Xingdou's body boiled, resisting the terrifying pressure. Looking at the Flame Emperor's Dharma Image formed by the laws of fire, his expression darkened, and he said coldly:

"So what if it's me!"

Countless powerful divine flames surged and rolled across the body of the Flame Emperor's Dharma Image, countless tongues of fire boiling within them, and a slight, resonant voice rang out:

“You have great courage to refer to yourself as ‘this one’ in front of me.”

The difference between Zhou Xingdou and Ben Daozi is significant. Zhou Xingdou refers to himself as Ben Daozi, meaning he is the successor of the power, which is acceptable for Huo Lingtian and other young people.

However, to address the emperor as "son" in front of the Yan Emperor, the ruler of a dynasty, would inadvertently make him appear inferior to the Yan Emperor, which was something Zhou Xingdou was unwilling to do.

"Emperor Yan, I must remind you, the person behind me, Yuan, is the young master of the Zhou family!"

At this moment, Yuan Tian, ​​who was blocking Zhou Xingdou, had cold sweat on his forehead and was gripping the Divine Martial Seal tightly in his hand, as if facing a formidable enemy.

He wasn't confident he could protect Zhou Xingdou at all, because what stood before him was the Dharma form of a Supreme Being. Even a casual strike from a Supreme Being could annihilate him and Fahai!

"I know!"

The voice of the Flame Emperor's Dharma Image was calm and indifferent, without any emotion. Only a wisp of divine flame floated from his body and landed on Huo Lingtian, who was on the verge of death. It immediately burst out with a rich life force, enveloping Huo Lingtian.

Then, a majestic and furious roar that shook the endless space resounded throughout heaven and earth:

"But whoever it is, whoever insults the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, my son, will pay the price!"

A thunderous roar unleashed a terrifying sonic wave. This sonic wave reverberated outwards, and Yuan Tianfahai, who was blocking Zhou Xingdou's path, was struck as if by a heavy blow and sent flying backwards like a kite with a broken string.

The Supreme Being's wrath caused corpses to float for thousands of miles! This was already because the Flame Emperor had held back; otherwise, there would be no chance of survival within a radius of ten thousand miles!

Zhou Xingdou also frowned. He really didn't expect Huo Lingtian to have this trick up his sleeve. Whether in his previous life or this life, Yan Huang was definitely the strongest enemy he had ever faced, without exception.