Chapter 744: Stirring Up Trouble

Lin Mo's brow furrowed slightly as he met the gaze of Xia Youming. He paused for a moment and said, "No, I just used it to scare them."

"Oh?" Xia Youming looked slightly surprised. "You've got quite the courage. Back in the ancient ruins, you used this thing to save the Dean, didn't you?"

"That's right," Lin Mo replied.

"So, can you activate it again now?" Xia Youming asked.

"Of course, I can," Lin Mo replied without any concealment. "You know, every martial artist has some life-saving tricks up their sleeves. It's not surprising."

"I see," Xia Youming said.

"Here's the thing. Not long ago, many leaders of the alliances jointly submitted a request. They want you to temporarily hand over the Azure Dragon Blade to our Punishment Hall during the exchange event for new and old disciples."

"And we at the Punishment Hall also agree with this."

Upon hearing that Lin Mo could still use the Azure Dragon Blade, Xia Youming's expression turned cold.

"So, I hope you can cooperate," Xia Youming said, his gaze carrying an irresistible aura of authority and command as he looked at Lin Mo.

Faced with that gaze, Lin Mo felt a pressure as heavy as Mount Tai pressing down on his shoulders, making it difficult for him to breathe. However, even so, Lin Mo shook his head and said, "I won't hand over the Azure Dragon Blade, but I can promise that I won't use it as long as I'm not in a life-threatening situation."

"I hope you can understand."

"Do you think I'm negotiating with you?" Xia Youming's eyes changed suddenly, and a sense of anger slowly ignited within him. There was a faint aura emanating from him, spreading around.

Seeing Xia Youming in this posture, Lin Mo remained unfazed and said, "I'm not negotiating with you either. Firstly, this is not within your jurisdiction. My other martial skills can also kill a lot of people. Are you going to prohibit me from using them?"

"They jointly submitted a request, and you made such a decisive decision. Can I ask if I can demand that they all must suppress their cultivation to the Fifth Heaven of the Spirit Communication Realm during the exchange event? They are one level higher than me, and my life will be threatened."

"Are you planning to defy the Punishment Hall?" Xia Youming said in a stern voice.

"Elder, just answer me, can I make such a request?" Lin Mo also said in a serious tone.

"Arrogant, utter nonsense!" Xia Youming angrily slammed the table, stood up, and then the sound of several teacups shattering followed.

"If you think what I'm saying is wrong, we can ask the Dean and all the ancient academy instructors to discuss it. Let's see what they have to say," Lin Mo said without fear.

"Using the Dean to pressure me?" Xia Youming's tone turned icy.

Bang!

Lin Mo suddenly slammed his palm on the table and said in a deep voice, "I'm not using the Dean to pressure you; I'm using reason to pressure you. If you have a valid reason today, I can give you the Azure Dragon Blade."

"…Impudent!" Xia Youming exclaimed.

"Elder, if you want me to cooperate, please state your reasons."

Bang!

As Lin Mo spoke, he had already taken out the Azure Dragon Moon Blade and activated his profound qi. He didn't hand over the Azure Dragon Moon Blade because he had promised Zhou Cang that he would personally hand it over to the Martial Saint during this period. So, during this time, he wouldn't give it to anyone else, not even his closest friends.

"Fine, fine, fine," Xia Youming said coldly, repeating "fine" three times. "They say that the newcomer from the Hundred Academies is arrogant, conceited, and utterly presumptuous. Today, it seems to be true. Even an old man like me dares to threaten."

Bang!

After saying that, Xia Youming took a step forward, and a powerful aura emanated from him, like a surging river, rolling forth.

"Don't think that you can do whatever you want just because you have a connection with the Azure Dragon Ancient Academy. Let me tell you, no matter who enters the Azure Dragon Ancient Academy, they must abide by the rules of the ancient academy!"

Xia Youming said angrily.

However, Lin Mo couldn't be bothered to pay attention to him. He suddenly soared into the sky, breaking through the roof of the Punishment Hall and reaching the sky.

Xia Youming thought Lin Mo was trying to escape, so he immediately chased after him in anger.

But when they reached the sky, Lin Mo raised the Azure Dragon Blade on his shoulder and shouted, "Esteemed instructors of the ancient academy, senior brothers and sisters, and new disciples, I humbly request your judgment."

Lin Mo's voice spread, and the nearby senior brothers and sisters immediately turned their gaze towards him. When they saw that the person he was facing was Xia Youming, they were stunned for a long time.

Then, they unconsciously gave Lin Mo a thumbs-up.

"This junior Lin Mo is really impressive. He dares to provoke even Old Man Xia."

"Yes, Old Man Xia used to have a fearsome reputation outside. I heard that people from the various major families in Azure Dragon City were trembling in front of him."

"I still remember how the experts from the major families in Azure Dragon City were quaking in fear in front of him."

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As they saw Xia Youming, the people around them began to discuss in hushed tones. However, they kept their voices very low, afraid that the old man would hear them.

"What are you doing?" Xia Youming was also stunned and hadn't expected Lin Mo to pull such a move. But before he could stop him, Lin Mo spoke again.

"The Punishment Hall Master requested that when I participate in the exchange event for new and old disciples, I should give up any means that can be lethal to my fellow disciples. However, there are no restrictions on others. I would like to ask, does the Azure Dragon Ancient Academy have such a rule?"