Regardless of who Shangguan Heng suspected of making a move, he felt that Yang Juan had thoroughly humiliated him today.
The fact that someone had broken into Changheng Mountain and beaten their disciples could previously be kept under wraps, but after today, it was known to everyone.
Shangguan Heng felt that all his prestige had been completely ruined by Yang Juan. After inquiring about the events of the previous night, he immediately said to Yang Juan, "Today's affair is known throughout the entire sect. If you don't want to be the subject of gossip here, go down the mountain shortly."
"What about the tournament..."
Yang Juan still wanted to participate in the tournament. He had interrupted his training trip and returned specifically for it, aiming to take first place in the Golden Core Stage to prove that he was better than Su Fanzhen.
If he couldn't participate, this trip back would be entirely meaningless, and he was deeply unwilling to accept it.
Shangguan Heng also saw his reluctance. He had pinned high hopes on Yang Juan for this tournament as well, but staying any longer would only prevent the matter from settling down.
In fact, as long as Yang Juan remained within the sect, he would be gossiped about by everyone in the Qingxuan Sect.
Leaving the sect to train, after some time, the discussions within the sect would naturally die down. It would be for the best, both for Yang Juan himself and for Changheng Mountain.
Shangguan Heng gave Yang Juan a cold glance. …
Chapter 82