Ancient Fiend Dragon Emperor

Chapter 1023: Chapter 1022: Seeking Justice

Seeing that Nan Hong was about to speak, Nangong Duanchen immediately said, ”Shut up, can’t you listen to what I’m saying?”

”Yes.”

Nan Hong’s expression changed and he quickly agreed, sitting back in his chair without speaking further.

Nangong Duanchen then smiled again at Su Han, as if the previous incident had never occurred.

”Su Han, even if you hadn’t come today, I was planning to find a time to talk to you.”

Nangong Duanchen pondered for a moment before continuing, ”Regarding Yu’er’s matter, since you’ve returned for such a long period, you should know about it as well. What are your thoughts?”

Su Han was momentarily stunned, then smiled bitterly, ”Palace Master, talking about this in front of so many people seems somewhat inappropriate, doesn’t it?”

”Haha, indeed, let’s discuss it another time then!”

Nangong Duanchen laughed heartily and then asked, ”Then what is your purpose for coming today?”

Su Han thought for a while and said, ”I have two matters to attend to on this visit.”

”The first matter is that when I was besieged by the Five Great Super Sects back then, the One Slash Palace dispatched many powerful individuals who did me a favor. Naturally, I must repay this favor.”

Upon hearing this, the surrounding people exchanged glances, admiration showing in their eyes.

Repaying a kindness is undoubtedly the trait that makes a person most likable.

”Let’s set aside the matter of repaying kindness for now; what about the second matter?” questioned Nangong Duanchen.

”As for the second matter... the Palace Master will have to ask Nan Hong.” Su Han looked at Nan Hong.

”Why ask me? How would I know?”

Nan Hong frowned, feigning ignorance, ”Speak plainly if you have something to say. Don’t beat around the bush. The time of the Palace Master, Elders, and protectors is not to be wasted with you.”

”Alright, I’ll speak plainly.”

Su Han smiled, then said, ”During the time at the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal, the Palace Master’s direct disciple, Nan Qing, repeatedly mocked me. Relying on his strength within the Holy Domain of the Demon Immortal, he went so far as to lay a deadly hand on me, on Xuanyuan Wuqing of the Xuanyuan Clan, and on Bai Ling of the Holy Spirit Palace.”

”Moreover, Nan Qing arrogantly claimed that my Phoenix Sect is worthless and that everything relies on One Slash Palace. I wonder if Palace Master Nangong and the esteemed Elders and protectors present also believe this?”

”You’re full of nonsense!”

Nan Hong stood up again, pointing at Su Han, ”This is utter slander, Nan Qing never told me anything like this; these things never happened, you’re just crying thief to catch a thief!”

”I detest two things the most: first is being threatened by others, and second is being pointed at.”

Su Han’s eyes flashed coldly, and an aura of chill emanated from him, ”Nan Hong, this is the last time. Do not take my words as a joke, or you’ll die a horrible death!”

”You...”

”Guards!”

Nangong Duanchen suddenly shouted, ”Take Nan Hong out!”

Upon hearing this, Nan Hong dared not say more, knowing that the protagonist today was Su Han. He immediately gave Su Han a cold look and then turned to leave.

After Nan Hong left, Nangong Duanchen frowned again and said, ”Su Han, Nan Qing is my direct disciple, you’re aware of this. If such a thing truly happened, I will not spare him, but if it didn’t... you shouldn’t have acted as you did.”

”If it didn’t happen, I naturally wouldn’t fabricate it. Everything that happened that day, I’ve recorded in this Memory Crystal. The Palace Master can see for himself.”

As Su Han finished speaking, he waved his hand, and a Memory Crystal appeared. He crushed it directly, summoning an illusory silver screen, upon which the events of that day unfolded.

After watching, Nangong Duanchen’s expression turned somewhat cold. He said in a cold voice, ”It seems that over the years, my indulgence has made them lose their sense of themselves!”

Others didn’t speak, but judging by their expressions, they evidently thought that Nan Qing’s actions were somewhat inappropriate.

”Rest assured, I will severely punish Nan Qing,” Nangong Duanchen said.

”There’s no need.”

Su Han smiled, ”It’s a trivial matter; why trouble the Palace Master? Besides, my visit this time is mainly for this issue. If the Palace Master agrees, I can go personally to the Disciple Mountain of One Slash Palace to seek justice from Nan Qing.”

”This... might not be appropriate?” Nangong Duanchen frowned.

After all, this is One Slash Palace; if Su Han and Nan Qing were to fight here, no matter who wins or loses, it would not be good for news to spread.

Moreover, as Nan Qing is his direct disciple, if he allows Su Han to act, wouldn’t that discourage Nan Qing?

Su Han knew he wouldn’t agree, so he said immediately, ”Does the Palace Master remember that, during our first meeting, I mentioned having a way to unseal the Divine Blade of Water and Moon?”

”Really?!”

Before Nangong Duanchen could respond to this, others already had their eyes lit up.

The Divine Blade of Water and Moon, prominently displayed here, is well-known among One Slash Palace’s people. Even on the entire Dragon Martial Continent, it’s known that One Slash Palace houses such a world-renowned Divine Blade.

However, it is also well-known that One Slash Palace cannot wield the Divine Blade of Water and Moon.

Upon hearing that Su Han might have a way to unseal the Divine Blade of Water and Moon, everyone present was immediately excited. Everyone understood that if One Slash Palace could wield the Divine Blade of Water and Moon, its strength would exponentially increase!

”Yes.”

Su Han nodded, looking at Nangong Duanchen with a smile, ”Now the decision is whether Palace Master Nangong is willing.”

Nangong Duanchen said nothing; he knew Su Han was forcing his hand—once he agreed to let Su Han act against Nan Qing, the matter of unsealing would naturally be resolved.

Seeing Nangong Duanchen not speaking, everyone understood his thoughts. A Dragon Emperor Realm Elder sitting opposite Su Han immediately rose and said, ”Palace Master, Nan Qing is a minor issue; the Divine Blade of Water and Moon is a major concern. Furthermore, this matter involves Nan Qing’s initial mistake; Sect Master Su came all this way just to seek an explanation, which is entirely understandable.”

”Exactly.”

A protector stood up and said, ”Palace Master, if we can unseal the Divine Blade of Water and Moon, the power of our One Slash Palace will significantly increase. Who would dare provoke us then?”

One after another, the senior officials of One Slash Palace stood up to advise him.

They all knew what choice Nangong Duanchen would make, and their rising was just to give Nangong Duanchen a way out.

”Consider today’s matter as if I hadn’t heard it.”

Nangong Duanchen gave Su Han a glance and said, ”You are a distinguished guest of our One Slash Palace. Initially, I planned to hold a grand feast for three days, but now it seems unnecessary.”

After saying this, Nangong Duanchen turned and left.

Su Han was not concerned whether Nangong Duanchen had any opinion of him. He believed that Nangong Duanchen would not bear any ill feelings toward him because of a mere Nan Qing.

Moreover, everything involves interwoven interests. The power of the Phoenix Sect could not be ignored by One Slash Palace. Coupled with their previous relationship, Nangong Duanchen would not be dissatisfied with this issue.