Chapter 317: Chapter 317: The Four Great Sects Seek Revenge _1
Hearing their tone filled with righteousness, even Ye Ming almost believed that it was he who had killed for the sake of snatching the medicinal ingredients.
This group of people were really skilled at distorting the truth, describing Ye Ming as an utterly despicable and unforgivable bastard in just a few sentences.
However, after listening to their words, Ye Ming felt somewhat astonished.
There were only those few people on the scene of the battle, and besides, the incident was originally a conspiracy among the four of them, with no others present. The four were already dead beyond death, with no way to spread word of what happened.
Who then had witnessed the entire scene, turned black into white, and immediately brought the people from these four major sects to come and cause trouble for him?
This question puzzled Ye Ming.
Seeing such a big scene, Lin Mengdie was terrified. She quickly stepped forward to explain, "Everyone, please don’t be hasty, I think there’s been a misunderstanding!"
"I am Lin Mengdie of Mingxuan Pavilion, and I can testify for Ye Ming, he..."
Lin Mengdie hadn’t finished speaking when a scolding voice came from the crowd, "Mengdie, shut your mouth! What kind of place do you think this is, who allowed you to talk nonsense here?"
A path opened up in the crowd, and Liang Tianhe, with his hands clasped behind his back, walked over, his gaze coldly fixed on Lin Mengdie.
Lin Mengdie frowned and hurriedly said, "I’m not talking nonsense, it’s the truth! It was Zhang Changyang and Liu Laoqi, along with Wang Qing and Li Hua, who wanted to rob Ye Ming of his elixirs and even attacked him violently. The real villains are them!"
"I can guarantee it with the honor of Mingxuan Pavilion!"
Liang Tianhe was immediately furious and sternly reprimanded, "Shut your mouth! Who allowed you to use the honor of Mingxuan Pavilion as a guarantee?"
"Mengdie, causing trouble at home is one thing, but don’t make a scene here. I witnessed with my own eyes that the bastard Ye Ming killed for loot. You’re not to twist the truth here!"
"Master Uncle, you..." Lin Mengdie immediately understood that the one who had twisted the truth from the start, and had plotted all this, was Liang Tianhe.
She asked, "Master Uncle, could it be that you’re using this method to take revenge on behalf of Liang Hao?"
Liang Tianhe, with an expressionless face, said, "Niece Mengdie, regardless of what my son has done in the past, he has now received the retribution he deserved. However, I am still your elder, watch your words! Otherwise, I won’t be polite to you."
Seeing that Lin Mengdie was intent on complicating matters and ruining his plans, Liang Tianhe no longer indulged her and immediately signaled for two Mingxuan Pavilion subordinates to take Lin Mengdie away.
Although there were not many members of Mingxuan Pavilion present, they were all Liang Tianhe’s confidants, and Lin Mengdie had no way to resist. She could only be obediently led away.
Ye Ming’s gaze turned icy. He thought about intervening, but seeing that Lin Mengdie hadn’t been hurt, he didn’t bother with it; after all, in this situation, having Lin Mengdie by his side would only be a burden.
After the unstable factor Lin Mengdie had left, the people from the four major sects pressed even closer.
A burly man over two meters tall immediately said loudly, "Gentlemen, I am Liu Song from Iron Fist Sect. This bastard Ye Ming attacked brutally over my junior brother’s medicinal ingredients, mercilessly killing him. Today, we of Iron Fist Sect must have an explanation!"
The middle-aged man in the Taoist robe said, "I am Li You of Tianshan Sect. Wang Qing was my senior brother, and you also brutally killed him. Today, you must pay a painful price!"
On the other side, the leader of the Sheshan Sect said, "Ye clan’s little thief, if you want to save your life, you must hand over the formula for the Body Tempering Elixir and Spirit Spring Water. Otherwise, our Sheshan Sect’s sword formation will cut you into pieces!"
Liang Tianhe watched anxiously and stepped forward, shouting loudly, "That thief Ye Ming is full of tricks, don’t waste words with him, just kill him directly, and then take the medicinal materials he robbed, along with the Spirit Spring Water and Body Tempering Elixir!"
Grinding his molars fiercely, Liang Tianhe had a deep-seated hatred for Ye Ming, blaming him for the extinction of his Liang family, and he yearned for Ye Ming’s death every moment.
After hearing Liang Tianhe’s suggestion, the leaders of the four major sects had already taken fighting stances, ready to enter the battle at any moment.
The disciples of the four major sects, on the other hand, retreated one after another, forming a battlefield as they waited for the drama to unfold.
Liu Song warmed up, cracking his joints loudly, unable to wait any longer, as the treasures on Ye Ming could take their Iron Fist Sect to a higher level.
After all, within the martial arts world, to have strength was to have everything.
When your fist is big enough, wealth and power follow, and standing unchallenged is the state every martial arts sect aspires to.
Similarly, the leaders of Sheshan Sect and Xuanyang Sect also had fervent looks in their eyes, eager to make the first move and gain the upper hand, to scoop up more benefits from Ye Ming.
Ye Ming, hearing their seemingly righteous words, showed a scornful smile, mocking, "The martial arts sects of Jiangbei turn out to be a bunch of hypocrites—talking about righteousness on the surface, but doing sneaky things behind the scenes."
"Those beasts who I killed at least knew such things were shameful and intended to take me out stealthily; but you all, you actually plan to rob me in broad daylight!"
"I think you’re not even as straightforward and honorable as those bandits in the green forests."
"Since you’ve already made your choice, I have no reason to forgive you. Today, I, Ye Ming, will become your sworn enemy, initiating a massacre!"
"Enough talk, take this!" Liu Song couldn’t bother listening any longer, leaping out first, throwing a punch towards Ye Ming.
His fist was naturally harder than Liu Laoqi’s and even faster.
The remaining few also rushed forward, one after the other, attacking Ye Ming, afraid of falling behind and that the good stuff would be snatched by Liu Song.
Seeing their faces, Lin Mengdie’s eyes reddened with anger as she cursed, "You bastards! Ye Ming, run! They’ll hurt you."
Ye Ming smiled calmly and said, "These minions aren’t worthy of injuring me; just take care of yourself."
Having said that, Ye Ming made his move.
He threw a punch at Liu Song, who was the first to advance. Their fists collided with a violent impact, erupting with an explosive sound.
Immediately after, Liu Song let out a pig-like scream.
The immense force shattered his entire arm, causing it to dangle listlessly.
"Die!" Ye Ming didn’t hold back, his second punch thundering out, smashing into Liu Song’s face and caving in his nose bridge.
Liu Song fell to the ground on the spot, seeing stars.
