Chapter 1150: Courtesy Before Force

Upon hearing the arrogant challenge, Lu Xinlan's delicate face was already flushed with anger.

"What a big mouth!"

As a direct descendant of the Wanbao Pavilion, far away on the small Sunshine Island, how could she tolerate such shameless words!

Chen Jiudao, with a domineering smile, calmly reassured her.

"Young lady, there's no need to be angry."

"Anyone who dares to spout such ignorant nonsense must be a frog at the bottom of a well. No matter what their intentions are, this old man will make them regret it!"

As he spoke, Chen Jiudao steadily descended the stairs.

His body exuded a rich aura of Dao power, with various colors intertwining like a rainbow. His presence reverberated through the floor, spreading like ripples!

The three private booths were all affected, and the sect leaders' expressions changed drastically!

"There's another expert!?"

"Above the third rank!"

Compared to the other two, Lu Renkuang stood up in shock, his eyes filled with surprise.

"The Wanbao Pavilion still has a trump card!"

"With such an expert, the fifth-grade Soul-Calming Grass will be mine without any trouble!"

As he turned around excitedly, the terrifying aura continued to approach.

Lu Renkuang peeked through the gaps in the screen and, upon seeing the old man's long eyebrows and side profile, was so startled that he quickly stood up, seemingly unable to remain seated in the private booth.

Seeing this, the elder behind him was also frightened.

"Sect Leader, who is this old man?!"

Lu Renkuang glanced back with caution.

"He is the Nine Dao Venerable!"

"This senior has comprehended nine types of Dao power and is said to be invincible below the fifth rank. He is a notorious figure on the outer islands! His fame was at its peak for a time, and over time, everyone came to respectfully call him by the name 'Nine Dao.'"

The elder trembled upon hearing this.

"The Wanbao Pavilion actually managed to invite him. It seems the manager of this branch is quite capable!"

As they whispered in shock.

Another woman, with a long dress trailing on the ground, walked past gracefully. Her appearance and demeanor were extraordinary, causing the two to speculate.

The other two private booths were also shaken, and people began to stand up one after another.

The three great sects all followed downstairs!

The arrival of these two caused such a stir that the guests couldn't help but look up.

Chen Jiudao, leading the way, was particularly eye-catching.

His aged figure stepped forward steadily, his long white eyebrows hanging down with an extraordinary domineering aura. Multicolored Dao power flowed around him, as if he were walking through the river of time.

Upon seeing such a presence, the hundred or so guests were filled with awe!

A powerhouse above the third rank of the Heavenly Tier, comparable to an island lord.

This was the Wanbao Pavilion's trump card!

Truly terrifying!

The venue suddenly fell silent, creating an oppressive atmosphere!

A few feet away from the stage.

Only Yi Feng, oblivious to the situation, stood with his back turned, still maintaining his fierce and menacing demeanor to provoke hostility!

"Are you going to speak or not?"

"If you don't speak, I'm really going to rob you!"

Hearing such ignorant and arrogant words, Chen Jiudao's eyes narrowed slightly.

He couldn't be bothered to look again, nor did he want to waste any more words. With his left hand behind his back, he stepped forward, his right hand channeling Dao power as he advanced indifferently!

Seeing Elder Chen step forward.

Liu Yuantai and the guards felt as if they had been granted amnesty, their brows relaxing slightly. Their eyes shone with relief, as if they had seen a savior, and their confidence instantly surged.

Yi Feng noticed the change in their expressions.

Subconsciously, he glanced around and saw the onlookers retreating with expressions of awe.

It seemed like the main event had arrived!

"Swish, swish..."

Hearing the faint footsteps behind him.

Yi Feng was filled with anticipation, as if death was already within reach!

Everything was ready!

At this critical moment, he fully committed to his act.

First, he took a deep breath.

In his mind, he recalled the fierce expression of Brother Qiang buying a melon.

Yi Feng's eyes instantly widened with anger, his face full of arrogance, looking as punchable as possible.

The moment of confrontation was at hand!

The entire venue watched intently!

The terrifying Nine Dao Venerable, with multicolored Dao power intertwining, raised his right hand into a palm strike, ready to deliver a fatal blow to this unfamiliar strongman!

His strike was swift and decisive, without any hesitation!

"Whoosh!"

The right palm struck out, and the Dao power surged like a rainbow!

Witnessing such a terrifying attack, the sect leaders of the three great sects dared not approach, their minds already shaken. Expressions of both joy and sorrow appeared on their faces!

As the situation seemed to be settling.

Yi Feng had also turned around.

Chen Jiudao, upon seeing the other's true appearance, was suddenly stunned!

The ferocious face that met his eyes was extremely menacing, exuding a terrifying killing intent, like a god of slaughter descending!

Thud!

Just from this first glance, his heart skipped a beat!

Before he could even take a closer look.

The terrifying killing intent surged towards him like a flood, and his invincible aura was instantly overwhelmed!

The difference between them was like heaven and earth!

What shocked Chen Jiudao even more was that his palm was still mid-air, and before he could even test the waters, a bone-chilling coldness began to spread throughout his body!

That was...

The aura of death!

The terrifying coldness rose from the soles of his feet like a snowstorm, chilling his back and rushing to the top of his head, causing Chen Jiudao to shudder violently!

Just from this one encounter.

He felt as if the person before him had a towering shadow behind him, and the overwhelming pressure was like the sky collapsing and the earth splitting. It made him feel a sense of fear!

It was a natural reaction to facing death, an uncontrollable terror!

Since he had become famous, he had never felt such fear. The last time was during a life-threatening trial thousands of years ago!

That sense of despair was unforgettable!

Chen Jiudao's heart trembled violently, his face turning pale!

When he saw the palm wind only slightly lifting the other's clothes...

This!

What kind of exaggerated difference in cultivation was this?!

Thud!

Chen Jiudao's heart instantly tightened.

Cold sweat broke out, as if he had just woken from a nightmare!

His mind went blank, with only one thought echoing endlessly!

Do not strike!

Absolutely do not strike!

This person is definitely a top-tier expert!

In just one encounter.

The once fierce Nine Dao Venerable had lost all will to fight, his aura dissipating like a deflated balloon.

He could barely breathe!

Unfortunately, his right palm had already been struck out, and it was too late to retract it!

Chen Jiudao was frantic with anxiety!

Fortunately, he was experienced and quick-witted. He extended his left hand, desperately trying to divert the right palm strike, while his left hand formed a fist to meet the palm. The collision of Dao power caused his blood and qi to churn!

A loud bang echoed through the venue!

"Slap!"

In his haste, he managed to form a fist.

Chen Jiudao, ignoring the sweetness in his throat, quickly lowered his head and spoke.

"Greetings, sir. We have failed to welcome you properly. Please forgive us!"

The sound of his greeting echoed, and hundreds of people were petrified.

Yi Feng blinked, his fierce expression frozen in awkwardness.

What the hell...

Why isn't this going according to plan?

His challenge hadn't even been spoken, and the other party had already bowed in greeting. All the prepared lines to provoke hostility were stuck in his throat.

Damn!

This was ruining his momentum!

Could this be the legendary "courtesy before force"?

As expected of a boss, their methods of handling situations were indeed sophisticated.

While Yi Feng was still in a daze...

The surrounding guests, the three great sects, Lu Xinlan, and the entire Wanbao Pavilion were all stunned, the venue eerily silent!

No one could have predicted.

The previously fierce Elder Chen had, in the blink of an eye, bowed in greeting. The promised fatal strike had turned into a polite greeting?

The turn of events was so sudden.

It left countless heroes and warriors dumbfounded!

Elder Chen was the legendary Nine Dao Venerable.

Yet, upon meeting this person, he had lost all killing intent, even injuring himself to retract his strike, and now he was bowing in greeting, not daring to raise his head after waiting for so long!

How was this possible!

What level of cultivation did this person possess?

Fourth rank?

Fifth rank?!

After a few moments of speculation, the sect leaders' eyes began to show reverence!

Lu Xinlan's beautiful eyes trembled, her mind also blank.

She had managed the branch for many years but had never encountered such a ruthless person. She never expected that even Elder Chen seemed unable to handle the situation. The original plan had been completely disrupted!

While everyone was still in shock.

Yi Feng, after a few glances, tentatively spoke again.

"Hmph..."

"I'm here to rob you! There's no need for this courtesy!"

His fierce attitude left no room for negotiation, directly starting to provoke hostility!

Regardless of this "courtesy before force" nonsense, he was here to rob, to bully without reason. How could they not retaliate?

But to his surprise.

The old man before him smiled and responded with humility.

"It is only right to offer it, only right to offer it!"

???

Yi Feng was dumbfounded.

The hundreds of guests were also stunned, their heads buzzing! Regardless of their status, they all felt their scalps go numb, their eyes nearly popping out of their sockets!

The hundreds of onlookers in the distance could hardly believe their ears.

The legendary Nine Dao Venerable had been reduced to such humility?!