Seeing that the scholar was stubborn and unyielding, Second Master said no more. With a swift movement of his hand, he brought his blade down, instantly splitting the table in front of the scholar into two halves.
"To go against us is to meet this exact end. That is simply how we operate."
A cold smirk flickered at the corner of the scholar's mouth. With a flick of his wrist, he drew a steel-ribbed folding fan and smoothly met the incoming blow, catching the blade dead-center with uncanny steadiness. Then, with an upward flick, the sheer, ferocious force of his motion sent Second Master's steel blade flying into the air.
Chapter 175