Unyielding Challenge

"Do you dare to defy my words?"

Elder Yushan's face turned cold, and with a forceful palm, he seemed ready to throw Fang Xiu directly into the void portal.

"Hold it!"

Su Ruoyu intervened, standing in front of Fang Xiu.

Concerned about Su Ruoyu's safety, Elder Yushan promptly withdrew his exerted force.

"Uncle Yushan, Brother Xiu has no grievances with you, why harm him?"

Su Ruoyu shielded Fang Xiu, passionately arguing with Elder Yushan.

"Ruoyu, who is he? Why are you protecting him so vehemently?"

Elder Yushan frowned.

"He is my... my friend. I won't allow you to harm him," Su Ruoyu's attitude was unusually resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

Given the perilous situation of the void portal, even a master like Elder Yushan couldn't break through.

Sending Fang Xiu in would be akin to sending him to his death.

"Who is this young man? Why is Lady Yu protecting him so ardently?"

Voices murmured among the experts of Yipin Hall, expressing disdain for Fang Xiu.