Zhenwu Great Emperor could not decide if he could become the Holy Martial Emperor.
Therefore, when Long Chen was forced to this extent, even though he respected Zhenwu Great Emperor, he had to use some means to protect his own rights. Otherwise, he would have lost so badly in the first round. Long Chen could not imagine how he would succeed in the future.
He had been at a disadvantage from the beginning, especially when his opponent had attacked at full speed. Today, he had lost badly. Not only had he lost, but his opponent had also pressed him hard. Therefore, Long Chen was really angry.
He had ruthlessly and decisively crippled Tong Qi. This was his way of retaliating.
When faced with such an opponent who was looking for trouble, if he did not ruthlessly beat him up, it would be a waste of his many years of cultivation.
Long Chen had said that Zhenwu Great Emperor had chosen him to be the Holy Martial Emperor. Lin Junyao did not deny it, nor did Wenren Xi. Even Ye Futu did not deny it. The three Martial Saints did not deny it either. Everyone was shocked and finally understood.
There was indeed something fishy about this.
They looked at Ye Futu. Many things were under Ye Futu's control.
The three Martial Saints did not deny it. Long Chen's words already had a great deal of truth to them.
Long Chen knew that his current reputation was not good. If he revealed this matter, it would affect the image of Zhenwu Great Emperor in everyone's hearts. They might even question him. However, for the sake of victory, he could not care less. Zhenwu Great Emperor would not care about such a small matter. That old man only cared about the survival of the Martial God Palace after the City Lord of the Wronged attacked.
Long Chen respected Zhenwu Great Emperor, so he had not revealed this unusual matter at the beginning. Today, he had no choice but to use Zhenwu Great Emperor's divine might to intimidate these people who were getting more and more overboard.
He calmed himself down and said quietly, "Everyone knows whether what I have said is true or not. I understand that everyone does not have a good impression of me. Today, this junior will be so bold as to have a good talk with all of you."
First, Yang Chen grew up in the True Martial Emperor Palace and is trusted by all of you. I've just arrived, but I already have resources that all of you are envious of. I was even summoned by the Great Emperor Zhenwu. Honestly speaking, aren't you all jealous of me? In comparison, Yang Chen is naturally more favored by all of you. However, all of you have your own selfish motives. Isn't it ridiculous to say it in such a righteous manner? Although I haven't been in the True Martial Emperor Palace for a long time, I've never betrayed the True Martial Emperor Palace. In addition, the Emperor trusted me and allowed Senior Wenren to support me as a candidate despite the pressure. Yet, all of you don't trust me. Could it be that you haven't seen the Emperor for so long that you've forgotten that there's a Great Emperor Zhenwu in the Martial God Palace who's above Ye Futu? "
Long Chen was no longer afraid of targeting Ye Futu.
There was no doubt that Ye Futu held the hegemony in the Martial God Palace.
Lin Junyao did not care about worldly affairs. Wenren Xi was proud and aloof. Only the Slaughter Martial Venerable had extraordinary means.
If even the Great Emperor Zhenwu trusted Long Chen, then they had nothing to say about Long Chen.
Everyone lowered their heads in deep thought.
"Second."
Long Chen continued in a tone that was neither servile nor overbearing. "Everyone hates me because of what happened to Fu Hai. I've said it before. No matter what, I have no regrets. I don't think what I did proves how despicable I am. On one side is a senior that I respect, and on the other side is a persecutor who is baring his fangs and brandishing his claws. Between the two of them, one of them must die. Why would I give up the life of someone I respect? If it wasn't for someone fanning the flames and blowing the matter out of proportion, even wanting to throw me into the Purgatory Devil Prison, you wouldn't have been misled. I've always done things according to my conscience. If you were in my shoes, I dare say that if you didn't have the guts to kill Fu Hai and save your respected uncle at that critical moment, I dare say that you are a coward and scum. I'm different from you."
"If a person doesn't even have the guts to protect his respected senior, I would like to ask everyone, if such a person becomes the Sacred Martial Emperor in the future, will he protect the True Martial Emperor Palace?"
"If my actions cause everyone to think that there's something wrong with my view of good and evil, then I would have to question your character. The upper echelons of the True Martial Emperor Palace are all such cowards."
Long Chen smiled.
He laughed heartily.
This heroic spirit moved the crowd.
Yes, they hated Long Chen for two reasons. The first was that he had just arrived, and the second was that he had killed Fu Hai. However, these two matters weren't that serious. It was just that they had been fanned by people with ulterior motives.
Long Chen's performance was perfect in every aspect.
Everything was based on first impressions.
Long Chen continued, "If you think that I, Long Chen, have a murderous heart, I can understand that, but I have to say that there are only two kinds of people I've killed. One is my enemies, and the other is an unforgivable villain. However, I never kill my own people. Fu Hai is not one of my people. He endangered my Uncle Han's life, so he can only be regarded as my enemy. In addition, if a person who kills decisively can't become the Emperor Saint Martial Emperor, how could a person who is honored as the Slaughter Martial Venerable become a Martial Venerable? An idiotic fighting machine who doesn't even have a brain and is a beast who lives completely under the control of others can also become the Emperor Saint Martial Emperor."
Long Chen had the support of the Great Emperor Zhenwu. He could ignore all of this. Ye Futu was powerful, but his subordinates dared to question Wenren Xi. Why couldn't Long Chen do the same and question Ye Futu on the spot?
This Smiling Buddha dared to go against Zhenwu Great Emperor's will in secret. He was definitely not a simple character. Long Chen knew that this Smiling Buddha was his greatest enemy in becoming the Holy Martial Emperor.
Roar.
Under Long Chen's provocation, Yang Chen let out a beast-like roar. He stared at Long Chen with eyes full of battle intent, but he didn't say a word. He was like a vicious dog.
This further confirmed what Long Chen said.
This was also a mockery of those who had voted for Yang Chen.
Surrounded by so many experts, Long Chen still laughed heartily. He laughed so hard that he bent over. When everyone's faces turned uglier, he attracted everyone's attention again. He said, "Actually, I've long understood what this voting in the Dragon Dance Hall is all about. Everyone here is really respectable. You're all cultivators above the second level of Nirvana Tribulation, but each of you sold your own personality and soul for a dao artifact with two Dao patterns. You said so many 'righteous' words that gave people goosebumps. None of us here are idiots. We all know who has received a dao artifact before, so I won't say much. I just feel that the dignified Zhenwu Emperor Palace, which is known as the fairest selection for the Emperor Saint Martial Emperor, had their souls bought over by a dao artifact with two Dao patterns. They became ugly lackeys. I feel sorry for the Emperor."
Long Chen's icy gaze swept over the elders who had been embarrassed by his words. He proudly said, "Although I lost miserably in the first round, I haven't lost yet. In the second and third rounds, even if I'm behind by 45 points, I'll make up for it. I'll remember who I've visited and who made things difficult for me today. When the time comes, I'll pay you all back."
Under everyone's complicated gaze, this proud young man walked out of the Dragon Dance Hall step by step.
Who lost today?
Although Long Chen's points were much lower than the others, he had still won. His words had humiliated those people who had been gossiping, and they couldn't explain this humiliation. Everything that had happened in the Dragon Dance Hall today would spread. When that time came, it would be obvious whose reputation would rise and whose would fall.
Although Long Chen had lost, he had used the other people's strength to win back his reputation. Perhaps from today onwards, he would have true supporters. In any case, most people in Wenren Xi's faction and even Lin Junyao's faction had already been convinced by this brave and rebellious young man.
Yes, they had been convinced.
The people in Lin Junyao's faction hadn't had much of an opinion of Long Chen to begin with. Now that Long Chen had revealed the truth, they had been completely convinced. As for those righteous people who had said a bunch of bad things about Long Chen, their faces were all flushed red. They wanted nothing more than to find a hole to hide in.
In the center of the plaza, Tong Qi, who was trying his best to recover, looked around in shock. At this moment, no one was paying attention to him.
"Although I was beaten up badly, I still got this dao artifact with three Dao patterns. It's quite worth it," Tong Qi comforted himself.
No one was defending him. All he could see were disdainful gazes.
"It's a pity that we can't vote again," Wenren Xi said with a cold smile.
Lin Junyao had also led her people away. However, the young and beautiful Feng Zhilin quickly followed Long Chen's footsteps.
It could be said that after this battle of words, Long Chen had almost won back half of his popularity.
If he hadn't been forced into a corner, Long Chen wouldn't have bothered to explain so much.
Today, he had left a deep impression on everyone. Those who had voted for Yang Chen couldn't help but think deeply. One of them was courageous, had a true temperament, protected his own people, and was a Dragon Martial Artist with great potential. The other was just a powerful fighting machine. Between the two of them, who was more suitable to be the Saint Martial Emperor?
Long Chen was right. If they asked themselves honestly, they would understand in their hearts.
Although Long Chen had humiliated them and slapped their faces, he had also made them realize that they might have been tricked by Ye Futu.
Some of them even started to regret.
If Long Chen became the Saint Martial Emperor, they would be finished.