The Endless Promise

111. A Manipulation Of Fate

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The four Sect Leaders leapt towards Weiyan, who lifted her sword, ready to defend...

But there was a sudden explosion, and her attackers were suddenly flung backwards and away, skidding across the platform.

A light blue aura faded away, and standing before Weiyan was a calm Lord Li, a smirk on his face.

There were several loud gasps from the crowd, and the elegant Gatekeeper scowled down at him, swishing his brush over and over again.

But the smirking individual on the platform did not return to the elevated seats, and the gatekeeper could only growl in rage.

"He's ruining my paintin-!"

"Calm yourself." It was the City Master's turn to calm his companion. "It's not like we didn't expect something like this..."

Below them, the dignitaries were open mouthed in shock.

"B- but how?!" Sect Leader Ju was peering down at Lord Li. "Aren't we all trapped by this barrier?! How can a mere House Head go out?!"

Sect Leader Xu directed an experimental jet of aura towards the barrier, but hastily evaded as a powerful backlash shot at him.

He sighed. "Infuriating words which nearly angers someone to death, and powers no one can explain... Hmph, I should have known he would follow us here!"

Meanwhile, the traitorous sect leaders were all glaring at Lord Li in shock.

"You! How did you break into this barrier?!" One asked.

"We should ask how you broke out of the elevated seats..." The 'righteous one' furrowed his brows. "Even the strongest Wulin Elder shouldn't be able to break through that!"

Lord Li raised an eyebrow. "The stupid rules of this city never applied to me. I was merely enjoying the show from day one." His eyes narrowed with a golden glint. "But it's another matter if you threaten my wife."

Behind him, a light red colour dusted Weiyan's cheeks, and on the sidelines, Xu Min, Xu Wen, and Tao Yun shook their heads, each with relieved smiles.

"What does he mean 'wife'?!" Li San asked in confusion, then turned to the rest. "And did I miss some joke? Why do you all look relieved when nothing is resolved?!"

"Heh!" Xu Wen pointed. "Then tell me... Do you still believe that's your father?!"

Li San cocked his head from side to side. "I'll admit he's acting possessed today, but who else could he be?!"

Back on the platform, the traitorous sect leaders showed several forms of disgust.

"'Wife', You say? You're old enough to be this little girl's father?!"

"What disgusting relationship is this?!"

"How dare you frown on our actions, when you yourself are doing such dirty acts?!"

Disapproving mutters swept through the crowd, and even the dignitaries and other contestants had raised eyebrows, but Lord Li simply turned and held open his arms.

"Yanyan! Won't you come over?"

Weiyan was in his arms in an instant, which nearly brought down the arena, as the disgusted reactions soared high!

Li San nearly fainted. "Th- then X- Xu Weiyan really is my stepmother?!!!"

Xu Wen hit the back of his head. "Idiot! Open your eyes and look closely!"

On the platform, a mild blue aura was swirling around the two and it faded to reveal Weiyan hugging an unexpected individual.

"Zhang Luoyin again...?!" Sect Leader Ju collapsed onto his seat. "I never should have let Duan Xiu leave Yunchi Sect!" He muttered. "I sent all the good things to Yueyan with my own hand!"