Chapter 415
Chapter 415 Vanishing like Smoke
Upon witnessing the towering, century-old sacred archway collapse thunderously, everyone present, be it the learned scholars or the young prodigies, was struck dumb, unable to utter a word. These four characters, "Jade Virtue Fairy Hall," had undoubtedly been the spiritual pillar in their hearts for many years. To see it collapse right before their eyes was an indescribable feeling of loss and helplessness. However, the formidable Lord Lin had circled the Fairy Hall with swords and cannons. These scholars, who had been studying hard for years, were full of worry and frustration but were helpless.
Though Xiao Qingxuan had decided to sever ties with the Fairy Hall for her husband's sake, she could not help but feel an unpleasant sensation as the moment arrived. Gazing at the broken remnants and ruins of the archway, she could only sigh deeply.
Recluse Jing'an trembled violently, spitting out a mouthful of blood, and suddenly screamed madly, "Where are the disciples of the Martial School who protect the Hall?"
"Here we are!" came a unified delicate shout, as over a dozen women stepped out from the crowd. Graceful and heroic, with treasured swords at their waists, among them was the young girl Li Xiangjun who had guided Lin Wanrong into the mountain gate. She was secretly making eye contact with Xiao Qingxuan.
With all her strength, Recluse Jing'an shouted, "Lin San has insulted our Fairy Hall, severed our lineage, and destroyed our thousand-year foundation in a single day. I command you to put forth all your strength to kill Lin San. Don't stop until he is dead!"
The women looked at each other, uncertain how to respond. They glanced timidly at Xiao Qingxuan and whispered, "Senior Sister—"
Xiao Qingxuan helplessly sighed, "My dear sisters, we have studied and grown up together like siblings. I never wanted to see things come to this. Our master is away, and I dare not issue orders on my own. But you must have heard what my husband said earlier. The Fairy Hall has stood for a hundred years; while it has merits, there are also many unsatisfactory aspects. I hope you will think it over before deciding."
It turned out that they were all disciples of Fairy Ning. Observing them, each with a treasured sword on their back, looking as beautiful as flowers, Lin Wanrong shook his head. The heavy responsibility of protecting Jade Virtue Fairy Hall had fallen on a few young girls, while the scholars, learned in poetry and literature, were powerless in the face of real disaster. It was truly pitiful and lamentable. The old saying, "scholars ruin the country," seemed to have some truth in it.