Fantasy: I Can Control the Script of My Life

"And who are you?" Lin Yun's voice cut through the air. "A moment ago, a whole group of old shameless men were ganging up on me. How come I didn't see you show up then?"

Hearing his voice, everyone else reacted with deference. Even Xu Qijian took a few steps back. Lin Yun, naturally, saw it all. For an expert like Xu Qijian to treat this newcomer with such caution, the man's identity must be formidable.

But Lin Yun wasn't the least bit afraid. What a joke. I don't give a damn who you are. If it comes down to it, I'll take care of you, too. I already killed Gu Xiande, what's one more?

"Insolence! A mere Sky-Soaring Realm disciple dares to speak to Prince Zuo Cheng in such a manner?" the steward exclaimed. He had never expected Lin Yun to be so arrogant and conceited, to utter such rebellious words in the face of the renowned Prince Zuo Cheng. "Do you know who stands before you?"

Hearing the name "Prince Zuo Cheng," an identity quickly surfaced in Lin Yun's mind. There weren't many well-known princes in the entire Daye Dynasty, but Prince Zuo Cheng was certainly one of them. He was not only highly capable, but his strength was also said to be deep and unfathomable.

Looking at Xu Qijian now, Lin Yun finally understood why he had been so wary. The fact that he was involved in this chaos was likely connected to his relationship with the famous prince. But regardless of the outcome, Lin Yun had no intention of simply surrendering.

"So what if he's Prince Zuo Cheng?" he retorted. "It's the same question. When that group of old things were framing me and causing me trouble, why didn't I see you come forward? And now you show up to play peacemaker? Since when does the Daye Dynasty dare to do such things?"

Lin Yun's words were astonishing. Even Deng Pengzu's face changed. This boy truly was like a newborn calf that doesn't fear the tiger. This was Prince Zuo Cheng, a figure of immense fame throughout the entire dynasty.

At this thought, Deng Pengzu couldn't help but nudge Lin Yun with his elbow. "You brat," he hissed. "Say a little less. No one will think you're mute. You've already killed Gu Xiande. Are you trying to bring even bigger trouble upon yourself?"

Prince Zuo Cheng's status was far too sensitive. Even Deng Pengzu couldn't afford to offend him easily. On the territory of the Daye Dynasty, although the various cultivation sects sounded powerful, the truly strongest entity was still the dynasty itself. An expert of Xu Qijian's status still had to obey the dynasty's commands. This alone showed the kind of influence Prince Zuo Cheng wielded in the cultivation world. It could be said that if he wanted to kill Lin Yun, not a single person would dare to stand up and stop him.

Lin Yun glanced at Deng Pengzu. "Am I not speaking the truth? It's only because they see the Flowing Cloud Sect is on the verge of collapse that these people hiding behind the scenes have decided to come out and stop us."

Lin Yun knew why they had chosen to act now. No one had ever imagined that the farce between the Flowing Cloud Sect and the Beast Taming Sect would escalate to this point. Even less could they have imagined that Lin Yun would dare to kill Gu Xiande right in front of Xu Qijian. So now, they had no choice but to show up and take a side to stop it all. The Flowing Cloud Sect was very likely a power they had propped up themselves, and for that reason, they wouldn't easily allow it to lose its original advantage. It was no wonder the political landscape of the cultivation world hadn't changed for so many years.

"Deng Pengzu," Prince Zuo Cheng's voice was cold. "You were, at the end of the day, an elder of the Flowing Cloud Sect, yet you have done such a thing. In consideration of your many past merits, this prince will not punish you severely this time. Men, administer the punishment."

As his voice fell, several soldiers beside the steward quickly surrounded them.

When Lin Yun frowned and looked at these soldiers, he was surprised to find that he couldn't see through their cultivation realms. He couldn't even bring up their panels. What's going on?

Lin Yun didn't know much about the Daye Dynasty. Most of what he knew concerned the various cultivation sects. He had never thought that the Daye Dynasty, the true power hidden in the background, would be the most terrifying existence of all. For them to have established such a mighty empire, they were clearly not to be trifled with.

Seeing the men about to move against Deng Pengzu, Lin Yun shot forward. "I don't care what you're trying to do, but I will not let you touch him. Don't tell me there is no justice left in this world!"

As Lin Yun's voice fell, he heard Prince Zuo Cheng laugh aloud. "Young man, you are still so naive. The fairness you desire is not as simple as you think. Here," the prince declared, his voice ringing with absolute authority, "I am fairness. I am justice."

As he spoke, not a single person dared to refute him. Before the colossus that was the Daye Dynasty, any single cultivation sect would find it difficult to resist.

The soldiers completely ignored Lin Yun and raised their swords. At the same time, Lin Yun raised his own. "Today, whoever dares to stand in my way, I will fight until the sky and earth turn dim."

At this, Xu Qijian no longer hesitated. "Prince Zuo Cheng, leave this matter to me." With that, he charged towards Lin Yun.

Deng Pengzu had wanted to explain, but he now understood that the Prince had no intention of listening. "Prince Zuo Cheng, this one also hopes this matter can be resolved properly. But to execute someone without asking for the reason… is that not somewhat inappropriate?"

The Prince just sneered. "In this Daye Dynasty, what this prince says, goes."

Just as both sides were on the brink of conflict, swords drawn and crossbows bent, Jiang Zhengqing arrived in the nick of time.

"So many years have passed, yet Your Highness's character remains the same," he said calmly. "I imagine Your Highness would not wish for His Majesty the Emperor to learn of this matter." As he spoke, Jiang Zhengqing's gaze was fixed on the carriage.

To be honest, he hadn't expected Prince Zuo Cheng to appear here this time. While it was known that the prince and Gu Xiande shared an intimate friendship, and that the two even had some secret dealings, who would have thought that the Prince would personally intervene in such a matter? Before this, the Daye Dynasty had never interfered in the affairs between any of the sects. They hadn't even seriously investigated when the Flowing Cloud Sect had killed an elder of the Beast Taming Sect. Yet for this one incident, the renowned Prince Zuo Cheng had made a personal appearance.

From this, one could see that the Daye Dynasty's attitude on this issue was not monolithic. And now, they had to seriously consider how to proceed.

"Jiang Zhengqing, I know he is a disciple of your Beast Taming Sect. But this matter now is something I cannot accept. If your Beast Taming Sect dares to interfere, this prince will not spare you either."