Over the years, no elder has ever intervened in the competitions in the Martial Arts Arena.
Elder Sizhi’s intervention slightly undermined the authority of the Five Immortals City’s rules.
Although most people felt that Elder Sizhi’s actions were wrong in their hearts,
no one spoke up to uphold justice.
Instead, Elder Sizhi frowned and stared at Shen Han.
"Which faction sent you?
You came to our Five Immortals City intending to harm our Direct Disciple, didn’t you?"
With just two sentences, Elder Sizhi directly labeled Shen Han as a traitor.
This accusation made his intervention seem somewhat more justified.
Upon hearing this, Shen Han glanced at the two people, then at the crowd watching, and followed with a smile.
"Even if you want to accuse me of a crime, please, Elder, consider it carefully.
I was the one challenged; it was this Direct Disciple who wanted to attack me.
The competition should have ended just now, but it was you, the Elder, who forcibly insisted on continuing the match.
If I were sent by another faction, then Elder, your insistence on proceeding with the match makes you more like the mastermind."
Shen Han looked at the person in front of him.
Although Elder Sizhi practiced the New Method, it seems that these strong individuals have some means of hiding their true strength.
Shen Han couldn’t perceive the pressure emanating from him.
In front of everyone, Shen Han defended himself out loud.
Upon hearing these words, Elder Sizhi’s face grew darker, and he seemed ready to act.
Before making a move, an even older-looking man entered the Martial Arts Arena.
"As an Elder, aren’t you aware of the rules of the Five Immortals City?"
Upon being questioned, Elder Sizhi’s expression slightly retreated.
"Dean, this child acted ruthlessly; if I had been a bit slower, Chenyang might have been injured."
The slightly older elder did not go along with his words.
Instead, he frowned, giving him a look.
"Whether the act was ruthless is clear to everyone here, myself included.
A Direct Disciple who loses simply demonstrates poor skills.
As a senior, you are an Elder!
Take him away quickly, lest you embarrass yourself further here."
Perhaps due to the large crowd present, the Dean did not continue to speak.
However, his words betrayed his dissatisfaction.
Everyone tends to favor those close to them.
But by violating the rules, the authority of the Five Immortals City’s rules would be lost.
After speaking, the Dean turned to look at Shen Han.
His gaze towards Shen Han was filled with considerable curiosity.
"I’ll talk to Elder Sizhi and have him compensate you.
As for him intruding in disciple disputes, I will hold him accountable."
Saying this in front of everyone, Shen Han understood that it was to restore some of the authority of the Five Immortals City’s rules.
Nonetheless, in any case, at least the Dean showed a degree of goodwill.
Upon hearing this, Shen Han also bowed in thanks to the Dean.
"This mess, handle it yourself.
In the future, anyone who disregards the rules of our Five Immortals City, even Elders, will be severely punished by me."
After saying this, the Dean prepared to leave.
As he left, he couldn’t help but glance back at Shen Han several times.
The day’s competition ended with an entirely unexpected outcome displayed before everyone.
The Martial Arts Arena remained extremely quiet at this moment.
Shen Han walked out of the arena with a calm expression.
He approached the two sisters, Song Xiaodie and Song Xiaobing, and softly called to them.
They came to their senses and left the arena together with Shen Han.
As Shen Han left, the previously silent arena then erupted into whispered discussions.