Chapter 2455 Double Standards Scene

Seeing this scene, the entire venue fell silent. Everyone had only one thought in their minds: "Damn, this is too arrogant!"

Kicking a Nine Star Sect Core Disciple flying, perhaps only he could do it.

Jiang Fangzhou's eyes were already filled with tears. He naturally knew what his Ye Dage was doing; he was seeking justice for him.

Baili Xingkong naturally wouldn't let it go and shouted loudly again, "How dare you! Are you playing deaf and mute?"

Ximen Feng said, "Prince, what you're saying isn't right. Have you forgotten so quickly what you said when Nangong Du said he didn't hear it the day before yesterday?"

"You said at the time that the scene was so chaotic, it was completely normal not to hear. But when it comes to him, you change your attitude? How does it become playing deaf and mute? Your double standards aren't very good!"

Baili Xingkong, of course, wouldn't listen to these sneers. He said, "No matter what, his actions violated the competition rules and he should be punished!"

Ye Bufan chuckled, "Prince, then tell me, where did I violate the rules? What I did today, how is it different from what Nangong Du did to my brother before?

Can he do it and I can't? Is it not a violation when he does it, but it is a violation when I do it? If it was truly a violation, Prince, you should have punished Nangong Du that day, and there wouldn't be this matter today!"

His words seemed calm and without any hint of anger, yet they went straight to the core of the problem.

"That's right, I just saw what Ye Bufan did, and it's no different from what Nangong Du did that day, completely identical…"

"Yes, even the lines he spoke are exactly the same…"

"The competition needs to be fair. If it's a violation, then Nangong Du's actions before were a violation. Why did no one speak up?"

The people around them whispered and discussed amongst themselves. Everyone had a sense of justice, and at this moment, they all unanimously stood on Ye Bufan's side.

"Sophistry and cunning are useless!" Baili Xingkong clearly had no intention of reasoning. He roared in anger, then shouted, "Whether it's a violation or not, let the Joint Elders decide."

After speaking, he was the first to state his position: "I believe Ye Bufan violated the competition rules and harmed a participating Disciple. Such a person is not fit to be a Cultivator.

I suggest revoking his competition qualification and crippling his cultivation!"

As soon as his voice fell, there was an uproar among the people present.

"Holy cow, this is blatant double standards…"

"This is too cruel, to even cripple his cultivation…"

"Is there any fairness left? This is simply bullying…"

Everyone present was extremely indignant. Although Baili Xingkong was the Divine Martial King of Tiansheng State, he was going too far. Even his own people couldn't stand it anymore.

Ye Bufan's lips curled into a cold smile. This Old thing was truly vicious.

He leaped down from the arena and returned to his seat. If the other party was truly unreasonable, he could only fight to the end and lead everyone to carve a bloody path.

In short, he absolutely could not back down on this matter.

"Ye Dage, I've caused you trouble."

Jiang Fangzhou looked guilty, knowing that if it weren't for him, Ye Bufan would never have done such a thing.

"Brothers don't need to say more!" Ye Bufan patted his shoulder. "If this competition doesn't even have a bottom line, then it's better not to compete!"

Jiang Fangzhou said nothing more, his heart filled with gratitude.

He was very clear how important the championship of the Genius Demon Battle was to Ye Bufan; firstly, to bring Leng Qingqiu back, and secondly, for the elusive Top-Grade Spirit Stone.

"I disagree!"

At this moment, Ximen Feng on the viewing platform stood up without hesitation. She naturally wanted to fully support Ye Bufan.

"This punishment is completely unreasonable. Why do different people doing the same thing yield different results? Is there any justice left at all?"

Her words were filled with righteous indignation. At this moment, her face was already ashen with anger. She hadn't expected Baili Xingkong to be so shameless in dealing with Ye Bufan.

"Elder Ximen, what you say doesn't matter. It only represents your personal opinion. In my opinion, severely punishing Ye Bufan is the greatest justice!"

Baili Xingkong had a cold smile on his face. This Old thing already had his own plans.

Currently, there were five Elders in the Joint Elder Council. He supported the motion, and Ximen Feng opposed it.

Among the remaining three, Li Miaozhen belonged to Tiansheng State and would undoubtedly stand with him.

Furthermore, Nangong Du belonged to Tianwu State, and it was likely that Hua Sijin would also agree with his opinion to severely punish Ye Bufan.

As long as three out of the five agreed, the matter would be settled, and Ximen Feng's opposition would be useless.

Having said this, he turned to look at the remaining three people: "Please, three Elders, cast your votes."

Just as he had guessed, Li Miaozhen also harbored resentment towards Ye Bufan and naturally didn't want to see him do well.

"I think…"

Before she could finish her sentence, a clear, cold voice came from below the stage.

"Grand Elder, if Ye Bufan's competition qualification is revoked, then I will withdraw from the competition now."

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Han Jian Xian Zi, Leng Qingqiu, standing there gracefully. However, her beautiful face was now covered in frost, clearly indicating she was enraged to the extreme.

"This…"

Everyone's eyes lit up. No one had expected Han Jian Xian Zi to openly stand up and support Ye Bufan in such a way.

Or rather, this was more than just support; it was full backing.

Li Miaozhen's expression changed. This time, leading the team to participate in the Genius Demon Battle, the minimum goal was for Leng Qingqiu to make it into the top three.

If she withdrew from the competition now, she would probably be drowned in the Elder Council's spittle when she returned, and her position as Grand Elder might not be secure.

Thinking of this, the smile remained on her face, but she changed her mind. The words that were about to come out of her mouth were replaced with a different statement.

"Leng Qingqiu, do you have a right to speak here? What kind of behavior is this!"

She seemed to be reprimanding Han Jian Xian Zi, but then she said, "I agree with Elder Ximen's opinion. What Ye Bufan did, Nangong Du had done before.

If we punish him, it's completely unreasonable. What fairness would our competition have left then?

In order to provide a fair and just competition environment for all Disciples, I oppose punishing Ye Bufan. He did nothing wrong!"

As expected of the Grand Elder, who was adept at handling various situations, these words were spoken passionately and indignantly, as if this was her final, heartfelt opinion.

Leng Qingqiu returned to her seat. As for whether Li Miaozhen's words were insincere, she didn't care at all; she only cared about Ye Bufan's outcome.

Baili Xingkong frowned, his expression growing even gloomier.

He had calculated everything, but he hadn't expected his own teammate to switch sides at the last minute. There was nothing he could do about it.

He then turned to look at Jue Ran beside him. If this old woman, who was detached from human emotions, stood on his side, there would still be hope of winning.

"Elder Jue Ran, what do you think about this matter?"

In his opinion, eliminating Ye Bufan would also mean helping Tianmang Prefecture clear an obstacle.

From a perspective of self-interest, Jue Ran had reason to stand on his side.

But just then, another cold voice rang out.

"No fairness, then I'd rather withdraw from the fight! If I am defeated fairly and squarely, I have nothing to say. But if he is forced to withdraw like this, then I will also withdraw from this utterly unfair competition!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice again and saw a graceful figure wearing a red mask standing there, her long black hair flowing like water. It was Wangchen from Jueqing Valley.