Seeing as everyone was trying to get him to assist them, Shang Xia decided to deal with everyone with one simple move. After forcing them back, they no longer dared to make a rash move.

As the lightning slowly dissipated, the Jade Creek Sword in his hand disappeared. Shang Xia swept his gaze across the entire plaza and those who dared to meet his eyes were Martial Intent Realm cultivators. 

Silence returned to the plaza once again.

“Everyone.” Shang Xia spoke, drawing everyone’s attention once again. “I’ve been in seclusion this whole time and I heard that led to many misunderstandings between the disciples of the other institutions and students of our Tongyou Institution. Now that I have emerged from my seclusion, I am here to clear up these misunderstandings. I can’t do this alone. I hope you are also willing to cooperate with me, and those who hope to break through...