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Chapter 571 These elders really demolished the gate of Zixiao Temple.

Seeing that Ming Jingxing had taken her joke seriously and was even rubbing his hands together as if he really wanted to tear down the gate of Zixiao Temple, Bai Yue quickly tugged at his sleeve and explained in a low voice.

"Grandpa Ming! I was just saying that casually, just joking! Please don't take it seriously!"

However, no matter how soft her voice was, it did not escape the ears of Master Yinian.

The other person walked quickly to Bai Yue, his face showing no anger whatsoever, but instead asking questions earnestly.

"Young friend Bai, you just said... that you destroyed the mountain gate? What do you mean by that? Please explain in detail."

Bai Yue felt countless gazes suddenly focusing on her from all around, and could only scratch her head and offer a dry laugh as she explained.

“Well… you see, Grandpa Fu swore he would never set foot in the Zixiao Temple again in his lifetime, so if this gate… suddenly disappears, ceases to exist, wouldn’t that mean the concept of ‘gate’ no longer exists? Then when Grandpa Fu goes up the mountain, it naturally won’t be considered a breach of his oath…”

Her voice trailed off as she spoke, after all, it was just a casual remark, a mere word game.

Just then, a furious shout came from the crowd, echoing like thunder at the foot of the mountain.

"Insolence! You traitorous disciple, how dare you spout such nonsense!"

The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw a disciple of the Zixiao Temple with an angry expression. He pushed his way out of the crowd and pointed at Bai Yue, sternly rebuking her.

"This mountain gate is a symbol of dignity and majesty for our temple! It carries the hard work of our ancestral master and the glory of our ancestors. How dare you speak such nonsense and presumptuously talk about demolishing it!"

"Oh, this guy, he certainly knows how to find opportunities to provoke and retaliate."

Bai Yue looked at the other person and couldn't help but mutter to herself.

This person was none other than Ruoxian, with whom she had a past conflict. At this moment, her face was contorted like a twisted rope, and her eyes were filled with undisguised hostility.

"Senior Brother Ruoxian, you can't say that!"

Seeing this, Ruogu quickly stepped forward, trying to smooth things over.

"Senior Brother Ruozhi meant well, he wanted to..."

"kindness?"

Ruoxian abruptly interrupted him with a sharp voice.

"I think she looks down on our Zixiao Temple and doesn't respect our sect at all! Otherwise, how could she dare to do something as absurd as setting up her own sect and establishing a separate faction at such an important occasion as the martial arts tournament?"

He spoke with spittle flying, then turned to face the disciples of Zixiao Temple around him, waved his arms, and loudly encouraged them.

"Fellow disciples! You have all heard it! You have all seen it! This boy has no respect for his elders and is arrogant and conceited. Not only did he dare to talk about destroying the sect, but now he even wants to break away from the sect and establish his own faction! If such a madman is not punished, how can the reputation of my Zixiao Temple be preserved?"

These words were like a spark falling into a pot of boiling oil, instantly igniting the emotions of many people.

Some young disciples, unaware of the situation, already harbored doubts about "Bai Dazhuang," the suddenly appearing personal disciple of the sect leader.

Some, stirred up by the rumors, were now even more enraged. They drew their swords with a clang, the gleaming tips of their blades all pointing at Bai Yue, glaring angrily.

"Get her!"

"Handle it according to the rules!"

"We can't let her ruin the reputation of our Zixiao Temple!"

Angry shouts rose and fell, and the atmosphere on the scene instantly became tense.

Bai Yue stood still, feeling dozens of murderous gazes, her brows furrowing slightly.

Ruoxian really knows how to pick her timing; she's clearly trying to use everyone's help to completely crush her.

However, at this critical moment, Master Yinian suddenly stroked his beard and burst into laughter.

"Wonderful! Wonderful! Ruozhi, Ruozhi... Only today do I realize that the Daoist name Lingxuzi gave you is indeed profound in meaning and shows extraordinary wisdom!"

He looked at Bai Yue, his eyes filled not with blame, but with indescribable admiration.

"Although this plan seems absurd and unconventional, it directly addresses the core of the oath, taking a different approach and demonstrating considerable quick wit! He truly deserves to be called a young hero who dares to establish the 'People's Protection Alliance' and vie for its leadership!"

Bai Yue was stunned by the praise and completely bewildered, unsure whether it was a genuine compliment or a subtle form of mockery.

Before she could react, Master Yinian suddenly moved and, without warning, raised his hand and struck the majestic and solemn mountain gate that had weathered many storms!

A powerful and refined palm strike surged forth, carrying the momentum of a collapsing mountain!

"Snap—!"

A clear and piercing cracking sound rang out. The gate archway, which symbolized the majesty of Zixiao Temple, was suddenly split open in the middle by Master Yinian's palm strike, leaving a shockingly huge crack and scattering stones everywhere!

"Haha! Interesting! Old Taoist priest, count me in!"

Upon seeing this, Ming Jingxing's eyes lit up, and he burst into laughter, shouting with great enthusiasm.

His figure soared up like a roc, and his iron fist, brimming with unparalleled internal strength, followed closely behind, slamming heavily into the other side of the mountain gate!

"Boom!"

The cracks widened instantly, spreading like a spider web, and the entire mountain gate began to shake violently, dust flying everywhere, clearly on the verge of collapse!

"Since it's going to be demolished, count us in!"

Just then, two more clear shouts rang out at the same time!

Suddenly, Mo Qingyan and Yuwen Xiao appeared! The former pointed his sword like a rainbow, and a sharp and unparalleled sword aura shot straight at the lintel, instantly splitting a deep trench.

Yuwen Xiao's palm strike was like a surging wave, his fierce and domineering palm force slamming into the base of the mountain gate, causing the ground to tremble slightly!

The combined power of these four top experts of the era is terrifying!

“BOOM!!!!”

After a deafening roar, the Zixiao Temple gate, which had stood for countless years, collapsed in front of everyone's stunned gazes, turning into a pile of broken stones and rubble!

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, the entire venue was so silent you could hear a pin drop.

Whether it was the disciples of Zixiao Temple who had just been glaring angrily and ready to draw their swords, or the people from various factions who were watching the spectacle, they were all terrified by this sudden and unbelievable scene.

Bai Yue felt a little embarrassed at this moment. She was just joking. How could these elders really tear down the gate of Zixiao Temple?

"My God, with just four people, this mountain gate was gone in an instant, as if it were made of paper..."

Looking at the mess on the ground, a low, deeply shocked murmur finally arose from the crowd.

"As expected of a leader of one of the three upper sects, his martial arts... are truly unfathomable and terrifying!"

The crowd looked on with awe as they watched the four men finish their attack.

"But who exactly is that senior? How can he be on par with Master Yinian and Master Mo, with his skill not being inferior in the slightest?"

The young swordsmen who did not recognize Ming Jingxing were filled with doubt.

Upon hearing someone ask about him, Ming Jingxing immediately perked up, laughed heartily, and loudly announced his identity without any hesitation: "I am Ming Jingxing of Tianyi Manor! Friends in the martial world, please give me face and call me 'Old Monster Tianyi'!"

"Old Monster Tianyi?!"

Some people who had heard of this name were immediately horrified.