l; First update of the day! Seeking monthly votes! g; The Third Elder mused that what the Sixth Elder had just said was far too offensive. If this senior master before them were to harbor killing intent, everything would truly be over. Faced with such an irresistible, peerless powerhouse, there would be no recourse even for vengeance!

With two sharp cracks, the black-clad masked figure reappeared suddenly at the spot where he had originally stood, as if he hadn't moved at all. The only change was that five distinct finger marks now adorned each of the Sixth Elder's cheeks!

For a formidable master of the Divine Profound realm like the Sixth Elder, mental torment was undoubtedly far more terrifying than physical abuse!

No one detected how this senior master moved, nor by what method he delivered those heavy slaps to the Sixth Elder's face! Everything seemed to have materialized from thin air, occurring to this very living person before them!

Only four characters could describe it: "Supernatural skill!"

Although the Sixth Elder was severely injured and his movements restricted, he was, after all, a master of the Divine Profound realm! To have him suffer such a loss silently while keeping his eyes wide open was utterly inconceivable! Even if one of the powerhouses among the Eight Supreme Beings had struck, while the Sixth Elder might not have been able to evade it entirely, he should at least have reacted. Yet, for these two slaps, the Sixth Elder took the hits with absolutely no response!

Was this something humanly possible?!

But the black-clad masked figure achieved it with every gesture.

"My purpose in coming here was originally to resolve existing grievances, lest you direct your anger toward others, causing harm to the innocent due to my involvement! It seems your junior dares to speak to this venerable one so insolently, desecrating my dignity—this is unforgivable!"

The black-clad masked figure stated calmly, "However, considering your current severe injuries, I shall not press the matter, but merely teach you a small lesson! My giving you these two slaps also carries a deeper meaning. Understand this: although the world is vast, there are still many individuals whom even a Divine Profound expert like yourself cannot afford to provoke! This is to prevent you from carelessly losing your life someday without even realizing it! My action today is also out of consideration for past connections with Silver City; otherwise, why would I waste words on a junior like you!"

Hearing the opponent drone on with the justification that "I slapped you for your own good," the Sixth Elder's eyes suddenly widened, and with a cry, he spewed forth a mouthful of blood. Overwhelmed by repeated humiliation and surging indignation, his internal organs felt scorched. His old injuries worsened, and his breath grew faint; he was on the verge of death!

Those two slaps carried no lethal force; they were purely an act of insult. Suffering a loss at the hands of such a powerhouse was normally acceptable and shouldn't have led to this severity; but the Sixth Elder was infuriated by the words themselves.

Not only were the words deeply insulting, but they were also painfully familiar!

Previously, when dealing with Jun Moxie at the Jun family's residence, after taking action against him, he had uttered a very similar string of words. Now, those very words had been returned to him, almost verbatim! The sarcasm embedded in this situation would likely drive even an immortal mad...

Upon hearing this, Mu Xuetong, who was standing nearby, immediately understood: this powerhouse was one hundred percent here to avenge Jun Moxie, not because he genuinely feared accidentally harming an innocent person...

After all, in the eyes of masters above the Celestial Profound realm, the accidental injury or even murder of ordinary people was a trivial matter.

However, if this senior master truly had ties with the Jun family, it would be a tremendous benefit for Jun family, for Wuyi, and for the young mistress—a truly monumental stroke of fortune!

But the Sixth Elder was simply having a terrible day. First, the words he used to mock Jun Wuyi were thrown back at him word for word by Ying Bokong, and he suffered a severe injury. Then, the domineering lecture he gave Jun Moxie while flaunting his seniority was returned to him once more by this black-clad masked figure, who inexplicably administered two slaps. These two shames were something he would never have a chance to avenge in his lifetime. The fact that he hadn't been angered to death already was extraordinary.

"Sixth Brother!" the Third Elder cried out in alarm and rushed over, desperately channeling the pure profound energy of the Divine Profound level into him. Simultaneously, he violently activated something on the Sixth Elder's chest. A soft white light immediately emanated from the Sixth Elder's chest, enveloping his upper body.

The Third Elder finally let out a breath of relief and stood up. He could see clearly that the Sixth Elder, due to the shock and anger overwhelming his system, was suffering from a critical breakdown of his vital energy and blood, placing him in grave danger!

If he hadn't provided immediate aid, the Sixth Elder might perish before they could even return to Sheng Bao Hall.

This was why he didn't hesitate to act immediately.

For a Divine Profound master to be literally angered to death—such a demise would be unprecedented!

"He won't die yet!" The black-clad masked figure's eyes flashed as he observed the soft white light emanating from the Sixth Elder's chest, swirling like white mist. A look of "just as expected" crossed his face. He coldly stated, "There is cause and effect; the cycles of heaven are inescapable, and retribution is never absent. If one is capable of humiliating others, one must be prepared to be humiliated in return! Since there are no masters in Silver City equal to this venerable one present today, we shall end it here. If you remain unconvinced, feel free to summon any experts you wish, and you are welcome to seek trouble with this venerable one in Snow Wind Silver City anytime! One's path in the Jianghu often dictates action, but fortune or disaster stems only from one's own choices!"

"I am unaware of what comes next; however, the Great Elder of my Silver City will certainly make a decision!" The Third Elder slowly stood up, a flicker of indignation in his eyes, "May the senior grace us with a name, so that we may provide an account to Silver City!"

"An account? If this venerable one's temper hadn't mellowed in recent years, do you think these few juniors would be leaving here alive?" The black-clad masked figure laughed heartily, then his form began to slowly fade before the Third Elder, only to reappear instantly in front of the Sixth Elder. He reached out, seemingly grabbing something, and then dissolved into mist, vanishing once more...

Immediately afterward, a voice echoed from the ethereal void: "Go back and ask Han Fengxue if he felt any pleasure in forcibly separating a pair of lovers, disregarding the lifelong happiness of his granddaughter! Hahaha!"

The laughter gradually dissipated, and the person had long since vanished. At that moment, the boundless night suddenly descended upon the earth, as if the departure of the black-clad masked figure had taken the last trace of light from the sky.

"Senior, please leave the Xiao family's Soul-Returning Jade!" The Third Elder shouted urgently, but there was no echo. The mysterious masked figure had already dissolved into the very fabric of the world.

As the black-clad figure departed, he had made a grasping motion in the air, snatching away a piece of jade the Sixth Elder had worn around his neck! This jade pendant was a treasure that the other two families of Snow Wind Silver City did not possess; for members of the Xiao family, it was more precious than life itself!

It was a piece of strange, warm jade discovered by the Xiao family ancestor during the collapse of the snow mountain. When worn, even if one's heart meridian was shattered, this jade would protect the injury and allow for resuscitation! For a Xuan practitioner, it was equivalent to an absolute talisman of protection!

This piece of jade was cut into three portions, and only those of high standing within the Xiao family were qualified to wear one. The Sixth Elder was entrusted with one on this trip, partly for the sake of the Xiao family descendant, Xiao Fengwu, and partly for the Little Princess, Han Yanmeng.

After all, neither of these two individuals could afford even the slightest mishap!

Who would have thought that this jade would be snatched away before it even had a chance to function as intended!

Who could imagine that such a world-shaking master, whose power defied heaven, would behave like a common street thug, coveting someone else's possessions...

It was utterly undignified! Never before had one seen a hermit sage possessing such supreme martial arts and speaking with an air of detachment, yet possessing such base and despicable character, using such low-level methods!

How contemptible! The Third Elder spat fiercely: "If it were me, I wouldn't have snatched it!"

He did not know that this black-clad "master," if he hadn't sensed the aura of this Soul-Returning Jade, would have had to postpone his revenge, no matter how angry he was, and would never have risked exposing himself so dangerously for a mere pretense...

Because if any one of the three remaining individuals had made a move, this "peerless master" would have immediately been exposed, forced to flee with his tail tucked between his legs—running as fast and as far away as possible.

The Third Elder suddenly felt an overwhelming sense of bewilderment.

No matter what, he belonged to Silver City, and moreover, he was a high-ranking member, the Third Elder of the Elder Council. While he didn't know many specifics about the events of the past, he would steadfastly stand on Silver City's side regarding whatever transpired in history! But currently, it seemed the Eagle Fighting Sky, one of the Eight Supreme Beings, was clearly siding with the Jun family. That, while troublesome, was not insurmountable.

However, this mysterious senior encountered today, with his final words clearly supporting the Jun family, possessed a terrifying power that struck the Third Elder with despair. Setting aside everything else, that display of ghost-like movement skill alone was enough to cause a chill down the spine; it was simply too mythological!

The Jun family might have been weak before, but with these two powerhouses backing them, they absolutely could not be underestimated. The complex, intertwined relationship between the Jun family and Snow Wind Silver City was becoming a severe headache!

The Xiao family, it was believed, would absolutely never permit the rise of the Jun family! The tolerance shown before was likely only because the Jun family was too weak to warrant their attention; the other reason was the result of negotiations between the two factions in Silver City. However, due to this very matter, a division had emerged in Silver City, which had enjoyed harmony for centuries, for the first time, and this rift showed signs of intensifying!

Now, with the Jun family suddenly gaining such an opportunity, the Xiao family would certainly stop at nothing to annihilate them! Even if the City Lord strictly forbade it, it wouldn't stop the Great Elder from making that decision!

If the Great Elder acted rashly, provoking only Ying Bokong might be manageable, but provoking this mysterious senior master could bring an insurmountable calamity upon Silver City...

And this mysterious master, judging by his actions, seemed to be someone who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals. Such people have always been the most difficult to deal with; if such a tenacious character also possessed nearly unparalleled skill in the world...

That would be a matter of extreme distress.

The Third Elder's mind was tangled with worry, and he sighed deeply.

l; I was depressed yesterday. Among those who came to offer congratulations, there were a few young lads, around eighteen or nineteen, who were chatting amongst themselves when they suddenly started discussing novels from Qidian, mentioning books like Evil Monarch and Battle Through the Heavens Yang God; I became quite excited and joined the discussion. After a while, the youngsters asked me: "You read Qidian books too?" I said, "Yes." They then asked: "Do you have an account on Qidian? What's your ID?" I replied, "Of course, I'm even a high-level VIP; my name is Feng Ling Tian Xia!" The group exchanged glances. One of the young men suddenly stood up, shook my hand with a reserved air, and said: "Pleased to meet you, pleased to meet you. I am Tang Jia San Shao. The one on the left is I Eat Tomatoes, and the one on the right is Meng Ru Shen Ji." Then the three burst out laughing, slapping their thighs and asses until they were dying... Heaven knows how I felt at that moment... utterly speechless, I nearly cried... U