In the courtyard, the Jin Mansion Master’s heartrending screams echoed.
And he’s considered lucky, still able to scream, still able to comprehend what pain feels like.
In contrast, the National Preceptor of Lingxiu looked far worse.
His body was pierced by the Sword Shadow, his vitality draining away.
He tried to speak, but his mouth was blocked by streams of blood.
What flowed from his mouth was bouquet after bouquet of fresh blood.
"Does anyone else want to give it a try?"
Shen Han stepped leisurely forward, walking to the center of the courtyard.
Seeing Shen Han rise and walk over, those who had previously been high and mighty quietly distanced themselves.
The Lingxiu Sovereign, who had been sitting in a chair, unconsciously stood up.
Seeing this, Shen Han didn’t hesitate either and pulled the chair to his side to sit down.
"Does anyone else want to spar with me?"
Receiving no answer, Shen Han asked again.
This time, everyone was more terrified, not daring to make the slightest sound.
The Jin Mansion Master and the National Preceptor were among the top experts here.
But what was their outcome?
Both attacked Shen Han together but to no avail; could anyone else succeed?
Now, they should have realized.
Shen Han is not particularly skilled in concealment.
Rather, Shen Han’s prowess far exceeded theirs in both stealth and sheer power.
"Lingxiu Sovereign, let me clear up some things for you now.
Previously, when I spoke to you, you might have doubted my words.
But now, you should be able to feel I wouldn’t deceive you.
You neither have the standing nor the power to warrant deceit from me."
Shen Han spoke softly, yet those present remained silent, not daring to refute a word.
The power demonstrated at this moment seemed to truly render the Lingxiu Sovereign unqualified.
"Today’s events, without exception, ought to be schemed by this Third Prince here.
If it weren’t for these disruptions brought by me, his plan might have succeeded."
As he spoke, Shen Han turned his head to look at the Third Prince.
"Right, Third Prince?"
Previously, he spoke of punishing Shen Han with the most brutal penalties.
Now, he didn’t even dare to face Shen Han directly.
"Am I correct? You should at least respond."
Pressed by Shen Han, the Third Prince stammered, "Yes..."
Admitting to his scheming today.
"So, Bai Zijing, who appears to be your elder brother’s person, is actually yours?"
"Yes..."
In the face of absolute power, the Third Prince dared not even lie.
He feared that a single lie would cost him his life from Shen Han.
The Lingxiu Sovereign hurriedly signaled, instructing someone to immediately capture Bai Zijing.
"Originally, I had no desire to use force to pressure everyone here.
But I didn’t expect that a simple request for benefits would encounter so many troubles."
Having said this, Shen Han no longer added more words.
Since everything was laid bare, there was no need to remain humble.
With a wave of his hand, he inscribed a pattern on the ground.
"Come take a look, have you seen this pattern before?
If you can provide some concrete clues, perhaps you can face less punishment today."
Upon hearing Shen Han’s words, everyone’s hearts sank.
This indicated that Shen Han would certainly punish them...
Thinking of this, the Lingxiu Sovereign immediately stepped forward, followed by several personal guards to observe.