HPDBC Chapter 151 Who Gave You Such Courage?
Chapter 151 Who Gave You Such Courage?
Hearing the shout, the Lord of Tiannan Region was also stunned for a moment; he then slightly gestured with his hand, and the two attendants stepped aside. He might be arrogant and despise everyone, but he dared not make a move in front of the Southern King.
As the words fell, Southern King Dugu Ming walked in leisurely. Judging by his complexion, he seemed in good spirits, not at all showing the listless demeanor from when he began his secluded cultivation half a month earlier.
Next to him, Ye Feng was sitting in a wheelchair, with Hong Qingyan pushing from behind, as the three of them slowly entered the hall.
Even if the various Domain Lords in the hall didn't hold the King of the Southern Territory in high regard, at this moment they all stood up from their chairs. After all, necessary courtesies still had to be observed, at least on the surface.
Not only had Dugu Ming lost his previous dispirited air, but his whole demeanor seemed to have changed, becoming somewhat more sharp.
Ye Feng appeared to have changed little if at all; on the contrary, he looked rather weary.
The Domain Lords stood quietly in their places, making no move to greet them. They didn't dare take Southern King Dugu Ming lightly, knowing him too well and not holding him in high regard. Their focus was on this Northern King!
Half a month ago, there had been a battle involving the Reincarnation Wheel Grand Zen Master of the Brahma Kingdom, which these Domain Lords had certainly heard about. But they didn't believe for a minute that this cripple, who had been driven from the Northern Border and couldn't even walk, could be all that powerful.
They were also skeptical about the claim that the Grand Zen Master had broken through to the level of Martial King, achieving the Arhat Fruit Position. After hearing this, the Domain Lords simply assumed the Grand Zen Master was bluffing.
Otherwise, this wheelchair-bound cripple could not possibly have defeated a Martial King!
"What's going on, all this commotion; what exactly is the matter?" Dugu Ming had just entered and immediately demanded in a cold shout, his presence somewhat formidable.
Only then did the Domain Lords snap back to reality. They glanced at Dugu Ming but were too lazy to answer his question. One of them spoke coldly, "I say, Southern King, you had us gather at the Base Camp ten days ago to discuss urgent national affairs. Yet, we have waited over ten days without a trace of you. Isn't this utterly absurd and disrespectful?"
As the atmosphere grew tense, a domain lord spoke, "Southern King, we've also been waiting for far too long. We waited for several days to find out what important military affairs these leaders have to discuss, but they couldn't provide an answer. We wanted to go to you, but it wasn't allowed, and these days have truly left us stifled."
"Because you're stifled, you think you can behave recklessly in the Southern Territory Main Hall? And you wish to summon a maid to massage your legs? Don't forget the Old Southern King's Treasure Sword is still hanging there. Do you truly think I wouldn't dare lay my hands on you?"
Having said that, Dugu Ming strode to the front of the throne and took down the Azure Glaze Sword hanging there.
The other domain lords tensed slightly at this move. One quickly spoke up, "Southern King, please calm your anger. What the Lord of Tiannan Region did was indeed improper, but it's not a significant matter, after all, the military council hasn't started yet."
With that, the domain lord hurryingly turned to Lio Nanba, "Brother Lio, won't you hurry and apologize to the Southern King? Let's put this matter to rest."
By this time, everyone had seen the change in the Southern King; he was different from before. Not only had he become much more assertive, but even his aura seemed stronger than before.
These domain lords, accustomed to arrogance over the years, hadn't taken the Southern King seriously and therefore, had not brought many skilled guards to the Base Camp. This left them in a somewhat passive situation now.
Lio Nanba, seeing the current turn of events, after a moment's contemplation, cupped his hands and said, "Indeed, there was an impropriety on my part in this matter. I apologize to the Southern King here."
However, Lio Nanba's tone abruptly shifted as he pointed at Sima Zhantian's nose, gritted his teeth, and raged, "But this dog just now dared to insult me, and as an outsider, he had the audacity to shout and cause a scene in our Southern Territory Main Hall.
He must kneel down immediately and kowtow to make amends, otherwise, my resentment cannot be dispelled, nor can our Southern Territory's dignity be upheld!"
With that, Lio Nanba waved his Great Hand and commanded, "Come, seize this dog. If he does not kneel and kowtow, break both of his dog legs!"
The two attendants leaped forward upon hearing the order.
Upon seeing this, Ye Feng, filled with rage, clenched his teeth and exclaimed coldly, "Who gave you such audacity to lay your hands on my man!"