Chapter 390 – Provocateurs Everywhere

Tianshan has always been shrouded in mystery.

From afar, one could see numerous palaces and pavilions built along the mountain slopes, presenting a magnificent sight.

On the cliffs, cranes and immortal birds were a common sight, elegantly soaring through the clouds and crossing ravines with their divine grace.

“Welcome, Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Elder!!”

“Welcome, Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Elder!!”

“Welcome, Tianshan Matriarch and Guardian Elder!!”

At that moment, unified shouts erupted from above the palaces, resounding across the heavens and earth.

An elderly man and an old woman arrived together, their status evidently supreme, causing the crowd below to kneel in reverence.

“Everyone, in this ever-changing world, I have heard that someone has dared to steal our sect’s Ultimate Technique, the Minor Formless Divine Art, and even impersonate our Tianshan disciples to wreak havoc in the world! What should we do about it?”

“Kill! Kill! Kill!”

“However, rumors about that fellow suggest he is no ordinary foe—he repays grudges with vengeance and debts with justice. If we fail to eliminate him in one strike, he will surely become a lingering threat to us.”

“Those who provoke Tianshan shall find no escape; beneath Tianshan, who dares to contend!”

“Those who provoke Tianshan shall find no escape; beneath Tianshan, who dares to contend!”

“Those who provoke Tianshan shall find no escape; beneath Tianshan, who dares to contend!”

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Unbeknownst to them, on the other side, at a coastal scenic spot in Jiangnan.

Ye Kuang had originally brought Yun Mengshu for a leisurely sightseeing trip, never expecting to attract trouble and encounter waves of martial artists from all walks of life.

Now, yet another crowd surged toward them, chanting slogans of “Overthrow Ye Kuang” in his ears.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but feel irritated.

What nonsense was this?

When had he become a universally despised demon?

And to the extent of incurring public outrage?

“Where did these scum come from? If I find out who’s stirring trouble behind the scenes, I’ll tear out their tongues and have them hacked to pieces a hundred times over!”

The thought fueled a surge of fury within him.

To his surprise, Yun Mengshu didn’t seem to take the situation lightly. Instead, she teased in a low voice, “I never knew you were so famous—you’ve become an enemy of thousands! And here you are, still smiling?”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang could only respond with a mix of amusement and exasperation, “Should I be crying instead?”

But no sooner had he spoken than he erupted in anger, “Where did these blind fools come from? Do they think I’m an easy target?”

As expected, the crowd of over a hundred people grew even more indignant.

After all, no matter how powerful Ye Kuang was, he couldn’t possibly grow three heads and six arms to escape unscathed under their watchful eyes.

“You brat, aren’t you afraid of your tongue getting cut by the wind? How dare you boast so shamelessly! I’ve seen many dogs, but you’re not on the list!”

“You actually dared to steal Tianshan’s Formless Art? Do you think just because you’re the top dog, you can do whatever you want? Or are you deliberately provoking Tianshan?”

“Why waste words on him? We’re close to the rainforest here. Let’s finish this quickly and get back to our business—it’s unbearably hot.”

In no time, the surrounding crowd erupted into a cacophony of shouts, brandishing clubs and trading threats.

Amid the chaos, only a man and a woman remained silently engaged in a hushed conversation at the center.Yun Mengshu: “Seems you’re nothing but a troublemaker. Wherever you go, you end up being everyone’s target. This lady is starting to regret her choices.”

Ye Kuang: “Regret what?”

Yun Mengshu: “I regret not having you eliminated earlier, saving me the daily headaches you cause. Now look – even I’ve been dragged into this mess.”

Hearing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but click his tongue in secret amusement.

He was clearly entertained by Yun Mengshu’s righteous indignation.

Amid his laughter, Ye Kuang suddenly sneered: “This bunch of misfits – no matter how many come, it’s all the same. Besides scheming in the shadows, my Junior Brother has thought this through from head to toe, and I truly can’t figure out who could possibly defeat me right now. After all, my strength simply won’t allow it.”

As he spoke, even he couldn’t tell whether he was being utterly arrogant or simply pursuing ultimate power.

But undeniably, just his composure in facing imminent danger without batting an eye was enough to make Yun Mengshu secretly… admire him.

It must be said that when it came to arrogance, even the top experts here wouldn’t dare provoke public wrath like this.

Who would have thought some ordinary fellow would dare boast so boldly, treating their coalition of heroes as nothing?

One could easily imagine how infuriated the crowd was.

“You brat, you’re too arrogant! I’m putting it out there today – either you go or I go!”

“Brothers, follow me!”

“To uphold justice and command the martial world – we, the Yishan Three Hundred Heroes, must answer the call! How can we allow this demon to wreak havoc upon the world?”

Only then did Ye Kuang begin to see the situation clearly: these guys were simply a bunch of brainless heroes.

“So this is who you are – martial heroes gathered from various factions. But I’m rather puzzled – when have I ever wronged any of you?”

“You still have the nerve to ask! If you hadn’t stolen the Minor Formless Divine Art, how could you possibly claim to be undefeated among the younger generation?”

“Even if you kowtow and apologize to each of us now, I’m afraid you still won’t escape death.”

As these words fell one after another, Ye Kuang finally realized something.

He had indeed admitted before that his devouring cultivation method came from Tianshan, but he never expected this matter to be dug up so thoroughly.

Thinking of this, he suddenly remembered those three good-for-nothings from back then. Who would have thought they could still cause him such major trouble now?

And this rabble before him clearly didn’t understand the severity of the situation…

Ye Kuang: “Oh… I see, I see…”

Before he finished speaking, he turned his head again and muttered to himself: “Senior Sister, please close your eyes when it gets dark. I’m afraid the coming fight might be too intense and accidentally harm your eyes.”

Yun Mengshu: “…”

Little did he know how his words sounded to everyone else.

They all thought they were hearing things at first, then exchanged glances with increasingly unpleasant expressions.

Ye Kuang’s arrogance exceeded everyone’s expectations.

“Hah, I thought this guy was someone special, but he’s just a reckless fool full of himself.”

“Originally I felt somewhat guilty about taking money to eliminate trouble, but who knew this guy would bring about his own doom!”

“Very well, the Yishan Three Hundred Heroes will take this job. What I hate most are those who don’t know their place yet dare to boast publicly, and even bring their family along – isn’t this clearly looking down on us?”In an instant, the temperature of the entire scene gradually rose, as if a major conflict could erupt at any moment.