Secular Immortal of the Nine Realms Chapter 96: Back Off!

The street was already crowded due to the Fang Clansmen, the Valiant Defenders, and the Imperial Guards, and the arrival of those from the Court of Brilliance only made it worse.

Xiao Shence raised his hand, indicating for everyone to stop. He looked at the man standing in his way with a frown. It was the Court of Great Brilliance’s Court Master, the Fifth King!

“Fifth King, this…” Xiao Shence clasped his fist.

“Lil’ Five, why are you joining the commotion?” Fang Zhentian asked.

“You have just come out of seclusion. As juniors, we ought to give you a warm welcome.” Ignoring Xiao Shence, the Fifth King stepped forward with a warm smile. He turned to his subordinates and ordered, “What are you waiting for? Escort Old Master Fang and the Fang Clansmen to our Court of Great Brilliance!”

Those from the Court of Great Brilliance stepped forward to take over the Fang Clansmen from the Valiant Defenders’ and Imperial Guards’ hands.

Xiao Shence and Yan Beihan were taken aback.

“Fifth King, you’re defying His Majesty’s will,” Xiao Shence said with a darkened face.

“What are you saying? I’m just inviting Old Master Fang and the others to reminisce about the past at the Court of Great Brilliance. Tell His Majesty that I’ll personally send them over later on,” the Fifth King grunted impatiently.

“That won’t do. His Majesty requested us to bring them to the Palace of Great Peace right away. Chillwater’s envoy is waiting for us.” Xiao Shence shook his head.

“You should be aware that the Fang Clan is an official clan, which puts them in the jurisdiction of my Court of Great Brilliance. The Valiant Defenders and Imperial Guards are overstepping their boundaries here.” The Fifth King frowned. “Xiao Shence, have you forgotten that your Valiant Defenders have no enforcement power in the inner city?”

The Fifth King turned to Yan Beihan and sneered, “General Yan, you’re no different. Why are your Imperial Guards here instead of protecting His Majesty? Not only are you overstepping your boundaries, but you’re shirking your res

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