However, looking at his gravely injured disciple, his heart was still filled with fury.
Then, his gaze fell upon the Firestick in Zhang Xiaofan's hand, and an idea suddenly struck him.
Zhang Xiaofan, you're dead this time.
First place or not ... if I can prove you're a demonic sect spy, then, when no one is paying attention, I can strike and kill you.
The thought soothed some of his anger.
"Junior Brother Cangsong, present the award!"
At that moment, Dao Xuan Zhenren's voice rang out.
"Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader," Cangsong replied.
A moment later, a simple bronze mirror ....the Six-Harmony Mirror .... appeared in his hand. He called out loudly:
"Quiet!"
As soon as the word fell, the thousands of people in the plaza immediately fell silent.
Such was the authority of Cangsong ..... not only the head of Longshou Peak, but also a man of profound cultivation and the overseer of Qingyun's disciplinary laws. Among the disciples, his prestige was unmatched.
Standing with one hand behind his back, he let the ancient mirror float above his palm and fixed his gaze on Zhang Xiaofan.
"This year's Seven Peaks Martial Arts Tournament first place: Zhang Xiaofan! Come to the stage to receive your award."
Zhang Xiaofan leapt lightly up to stand before him.
"Here."
Taking the Six-Harmony Mirror, Zhang Xiaofan instantly saw its extraordinary nature.
No wonder it had once been the personal treasure of Qingyun's former leader Wu Fangzi .... with enough spiritual power, it could reflect any attack, making its wielder virtually invincible.
It was a pity it was purely defensive, with little offensive ability.
Still, since he already had the Firestick for offense, gaining this defensive treasure made him feel unstoppable.
Smiling happily, he tucked the mirror into his chest.
Cangsong's jaw clenched tight as he watched the treasure land in Zhang Xiaofan's hands.
Originally, with Xiao Yicai away on a mission, Qi Hao should have taken first place, and the Six-Harmony Mirror should have been his.
Now, thanks to Zhang Xiaofan's sudden rise, the treasure had slipped away from Longshou Peak. Truly regrettable.
Zhang Xiaofan noticed Cangsong's dark expression and said,
"Uncle Cangsong, you seem to really want this mirror. Too bad your disciple Qi Hao was too useless .... I guess I'll just have to reluctantly accept it."
"Crack… crack…" The sound of Cangsong's fists clenching echoed, his eyes burning with fury. He wished he could kill Zhang Xiaofan with a single punch.
But without a proper excuse, he couldn't act.
Unable to vent his anger, he pounded his own chest several times.
Seeing this, Zhang Xiaofan decided to add fuel to the fire.
"Uncle Cangsong, are you feeling unwell? Here, I'll use the Six-Harmony Mirror to massage you!"
He waved the mirror in front of Cangsong's face twice.
"Pfft!" Cangsong spat out a mouthful of blood, enraged to the point of bursting.
Zhang Xiaofan quickly dodged aside, wrinkling his nose.
"Your blood smells awful. Is it because your heart is black?"
Cangsong's large frame trembled violently as he let out a sky-shaking roar.
From below, thousands of disciples watched, puzzled. They couldn't hear what Zhang Xiaofan had said, only that Cangsong had suddenly vomited blood and screamed to the heavens.
Some guessed it was because he didn't want to part with the Six-Harmony Mirror.
After all, if Zhang Xiaofan hadn't appeared, the treasure would belong to Qi Hao and Longshou Peak.
After a few howls, Cangsong glared murderously at Zhang Xiaofan, then turned to Dao Xuan Zhenren.
"Senior Brother Sect Leader, Zhang Xiaofan's crude-looking weapon can actually match the Celestial Sword Tianya.
Furthermore, its aura is vicious .... I believe it is a blood-refined weapon belonging to the Demonic Sect."
Dao Xuan looked out over the plaza and said,
"We'll discuss this tomorrow in the Jade Purity Hall."
"Yes, Senior Brother Sect Leader." Cangsong turned back to Zhang Xiaofan, his face twisted with a cruel grin.
"Tomorrow, you're dead."
Zhang Xiaofan replied calmly,
"Don't worry. I won't die before you ...because after you die, I still have to dance on your grave."
Cangsong's face turned crimson. He raised his palm to strike, but the time wasn't right.
The anger in his chest made him spit blood again.
Zhang Xiaofan dodged once more, looking disgusted.
"You've got a lot of blood, but no need to spray it everywhere.
That's more than a woman's monthly flow .... don't tell me you're actually a woman under that big frame."
"I'll kill you!" Cangsong shouted, but knowing he couldn't act now, he stormed off.
The next day .... Jade Purity Hall
Zhang Xiaofan stood in the center of the great hall, Firestick in hand.
On the sect leader's seat sat Dao Xuan; to his right was Tian Buyi;
Cangsong stood high on the dais, very close to Zhang Xiaofan .... close enough to strike before anyone could stop him.
Pointing at the Firestick, Cangsong declared,
"This is a blood-refined weapon, its aura heavy with murderous energy. Such items belong only to the Demonic Sect."
"So I am certain: Zhang Xiaofan is a Demonic Sect spy."
"Humph!"
Tian Buyi coldly snorted.
"In the five years since he entered Qingyun, Xiaofan has never gone down the mountain. How could he have met any demonic sect members?"
Cangsong sneered.
"Not in the last five years, perhaps .... but what about before? Why were only Zhang Xiaofan and Lin Jingyu left alive in Caomiao Village, aside from a deranged old man? I suspect Zhang Xiaofan was planted in Qingyun by the Demonic Sect five years ago."
He glared fiercely at Zhang Xiaofan.
"By Qingyun law, Zhang Xiaofan should be executed!"
As soon as he finished, Cangsong unleashed his full power, sending a deadly green light toward Zhang Xiaofan with lightning speed.
A satisfied smile crossed his face ..... this sudden, full-strength strike would be impossible to dodge.
Even if he killed Zhang Xiaofan, the most he'd face was light punishment from Dao Xuan.
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