The atmosphere became awfully tense due to the arrival of Yin Yang Gate. They certainly backed up their reputation with strength.
This army of theirs proved their determination in obtaining this treasury. This significantly lowered everyone elseâs chance.
After all, few sects could compete with them in terms of power and resources in the north, let alone individuals.
A youth walked out of the chaos encompassing the yin and yang. He looked transcending, on the verge of ascension.
He wore a thin robe; its sleeves fluttered to the wind. This didnât make him look weak in the slightest. Each step of his could take him to a greater height above the grand momentum and the azure.
Visual phenomena materialized behind him, making it look as if he had total control over the grand dao and the universe. This seemed like the coming of a ruler.
âWu Zhongtian!â Not just the young generation but even a few ancestors were surprised.
âThe first senior disciple of Yin Yang.â Some were shaken; others stared at him with admiration.
âWait, isnât the first brother of Yin Yang their young lord, Bai Jianchan?â An uninformed spectator quietly asked.
âNo, Wu Zhongtian has this role. He started cultivating earlier than Bai Jianchan.â An older cultivator answered.
Wu Zhongtian was famous in all of the north, not just within his sect. He was known as the right-hand man of Bai Jianchan. In reality, he wasnât only highly evaluated by Jianchan. The ancestors in the sect also felt the same way.
Some even said that if it wasnât for a peerless genius like Jianchan, Wu Zhongtian might be the next successor.
His eyes swept through the city in a cold manner. Those gazed by it felt as if they were struck by lightning.
âLi Qiye, where are you?!â His shout echoed across the realm.
âLi?â Many experts exchanged glances and thought about the same event.
âItâs that devilish fella. Looks like Zhongtian wants revenge.â Discussions sprung up.
âHe killed Zhongtianâs blood brother and Feathersword. Yin Yang wonât let this go easily.â
This was definitely another reason why Zhongtian came to Ancestral, wanting to personally avenge his fallen brother.
âThe guy is finished.â A few gloated at othersâ misery.
âI donât agree.â One neutral expert voiced his opinion, albeit with hesitation: âThis Li Qiyeâs background is still unknown. The maiden is his backer, maybe Ancestral City is involved too.â
Her fans naturally didnât like this comment. One of them scowled in response: âThe maiden canât protect him forever. Plus, she wonât antagonize Yin Yang over him. Actually, Iâve heard that she left the city already.â
âTrue, and Ancestral City definitely wonât protect him. Remember, they have a marriage pact with Yin Yang, why would they help an outsider?â Another suitor sneered.
They wanted to see Li Qiyeâs death since he was a thorn in their side.
âLi Qiye, come out and accept your fate!â Wu Zhongtian thunderously demanded.
People held their breath. Some thought that Li Qiye wouldnât show up out of fear.
âThe flies are buzzing loudly nowadays. Stop bothering my Young Masterâs training session, scram!â Qing Shi stepped out instead of Li Qiye.
His arrogant remark surprised everyone. They then glanced towards Zhongtian.
He dared to publicly compare Zhongtian to a fly and telling the guy to scram? No one else in the north would dare to do so.
âThis brat is insane, heâs nothing more than Li Qiyeâs servant. Does he think heâs a big deal?â One listener said.
âIdiot.â An expert close with Yin Yang snorted.
âWho are you?â Zhongtian stared at Qing Shi and said.
âNobody, just my young masterâs errand boy.â Qing Shi wasnât afraid at all: âDonât waste your breath here. The young master is busy with cultivation and has no time to deal with you. Scram.â
Those who have met Li Qiye before found that the servant was just as haughty as the master.
âLike master, like lackey.â One of them said.
Zhongtianâs eyes shot out bright rays since he wasnât used to this treatment. He coldly uttered: âWhat an audacious errand boy. Iâll teach you a lesson in your masterâs stead.â
âBring it, letâs see what you can do.â Qing Shi laughed.
Most thought that Qing Shi didnât know his own limits.
âThe guy is blinded by pride and arrogance!â One spectator shouted.
âHmph.â Zhongtian made his move - a slap.
âBoom!â The sky turned dark as a palm as big as a mountain reached for Qing Shi. The palm crushed space and contained immense power.
Zhongtian didnât hold back and wanted to kill this servant right away.
âHe canât blame anyone for being merciless, he brought this upon himself.â Some spectators snorted after seeing this.
âEnough!â Another explosive roar sounded. It was as if a supreme existence was suppressing everyone here. People staggered backward as a result.
Wu Zhongtian was no exception, he faltered backward as well. The palm strike was easily stopped. He took a deep breath and glanced in the direction of the voice.
âAncestral City isnât the place to fight. This ends here.â An old yet commanding voice echoed.
âAncestor Luâ¦â Wu Zhongtianâs eyes flashed.
The listeners couldnât believe it, especially the golems who became stunned.
âAncestor Lu is out now.â One golem said: âHis Venerable is in charge of the cityâs affairs.â
Not to mention ordinary experts and prodigies, even ancestors from Yin Yang would speak of him with respect.
Zhongtian was a big shot among the young generation but he lowered his head before Ancestor Lu.
No one in Ancestral dared to be disrespectful in his presence. Some even bowed.
âI had no intention of offending Ancestral City.â Zhongtian explained: âItâs just that the villain killed my brother and our sectâs disciples so we demand justiceâ¦â
He made it clear that this wasnât a personal problem only. Yin Yang Gate had his back after losing an army.
Forgiving this issue would be detrimental to their reputation and status in the north. Thatâs why Zhongtian led another army here, not only for the treasury but also to slay Li Qiye.