Volume 9 Chapter 104 Return of the Renegade

“Ever since Mount Lu Sword Sanctuary was crushed five years ago in Hangzhou, they kept to themselves and remained untouched until Jin Wangsun decided he was above everybody. Gold and Silver Sect had to withdraw their forces not long after gaining momentum just as what happened with Mount Lu Sword Sanctuary back then, and Master Ming is still credited with Jin Wangsun’s mysterious disappearance.

“Had it not been for Qilin Guards, the imperial court’s representative, subduing Mount Lu Sword Sanctuary after Night Fortress crushed them overnight, Night Fortress would’ve been the head of South Ember Five Palaces instead of Qilin Guards.

“Since Patriarch Ling Hanzhong sequestered, renowned steward, Ling Yaoshi, also Ling Hanzhong’s son, handled everything in his father’s stead. Ling Yaoshi kept a tight leash on his people unlike his father, modifying their clan rules. Most notably, he raised the bar for leaving their sect grounds unbelievably high, thereby reducing their activity in the pugilistic world.

“Jiangnan’s martial world looked forward to feasting their eyes on Mount Lu Sword Sanctuary’s sword prowess again after many years at the tournament.” - Black and White Reflection, Second Press Release, Yuansheng’s 31st year.

“Young Master Dugu wins!” announced Jin Caitan, descending into the ring to get in between the two competitors before more damage could be done.

Though the two competitors wobbled, both were glad Jin Caitan stepped in. Contrarily, the audience protested Jin Caitan stepping in just when the fight was just getting exciting - their perspective.

“What sort of judging is that?”

Jin Caitan explained, “Both of them are injured as much as the other. Young Master Kuang took a heavy blow. Young Master Dugu is running on fumes. If they continue, even if one of them manages to kill the other, neither will be able to continue to the next round. How can this one let them die for nothing if it is right in front of him? Does that sound right to any of you?”

“Okay, explain how you declared him the winner? Young Master Kuang’s swordplay is spectacular. Had Dugu what’s-his-face not cheated