The Zhang has never been benevolent and merciful in the past. As a leader in Vajra, it had both decisiveness and mercilessness when dealing with its foes.
The listeners werenât stupid enough to fall for the elderâs righteous words. The guy was trying to make his clan look better while still accepting defeat.
The crowd stared at Li Qiye. If he were to stop now, he would still be the biggest winner. No one would think that he was afraid of the Li and Zhang.
He annihilated two regiments and broke down the mansion of the Grand Chancellor so effortlessly. This battle would go down in history at the holy ground. Few battles were more impressive due to the circumstances.
âHe should drop this now while heâs ahead.â One expert murmured.
Many thought that it was wiser for Li Qiye to let the two big shots off the hook. He had already established his status in Vajra.
âRight, thereâs no point.â One ancestor said softly: âThis is the best result. He should think for himself, not just the enemies. A dog will bite once pushed to the limit and these two clans are dragons, not dogs. Overly pressing them will have unimaginable consequences.â
This statement was reasonable. These two clans were ancient with deep roots in Vajra. Li Qiye could flatten the two mansions today but the clans would not give up.
They had more power back in their ancestral ground, especially their ancestors. Even Vajra was wary of these cultivators.
âHe wouldnât be Li Qiye if he knew when to back off.â An older cultivator shook his head: âHe wonât leave something unfinished.â
Li Qiye stretched and said: âYou want to drop this? Iâm afraid youâre not qualified to be making demands. Whether I spare you or not depends on my mood.â
The three eldersâ expression sank; the veiled presence was torn apart. Unfortunately, they had no way of breaking Li Qiyeâs armor.
Fleeing was one possibility but that would be throwing away their clanâs reputation. How could they continue to rule the other civic officials afterward?
Others would start challenging them. Many have already been wanting to encroach on their authority.
âItâs too late to give up anyway. Iâve given you a chance before but you declined. Your two mansions shall fall today.â Li Qiye smiled and added.
The crowd knew he was right. Unfortunately, no one took him seriously since he was alone versus two behemoths.
âOkay, letâs get started. I hope you can survive one or two moves.â Li Qiye patted his armor and said.
The spectators along with his enemies became frozen. Just the pats alone seemed so intimidating.
These experts looked like specks of dust on the verge of being wiped away by the overbearing Li Qiye.
âSee? I was right?â The old cultivator gave Li Qiye a thumbs-up.
âA fierce battle is coming.â One expert said.
âFierce battle?â One ancestor stared at the armor and said: âI donât think so. Thereâs no contest when Li Qiye has that armor. His foes will be the only ones to struggle. He can probably destroy both mansions with one hand wave.â
Others shared this thought due to the unstoppable nature of the armor.
âHahaha!â The Grand Chancellor started laughing from being too angry. He loudly responded: âLi, so be it! One of us will die today! I will take your head and offer it to my dead son in heaven!â
âThatâs impossible but donât worry, Iâll send you down to the yellow river with your son so he wonât be too lonely.â Li Qiye smiled.
The chancellor trembled with rage; his face was as red as can be. His eyes spewed out clear hatred towards his son's killer who was still running his mouth.
âGo!â The three elders behind him shouted.
âRight!â He calmed down and formed a hand seal. The three elders did the same.
âBoom!â Terrifying chaos energy erupted above and started ravaging the area like a storm.
Space seemed to be within their grasp. With loud explosions, it seemed to be melting.
âWhatâs happening?â The spectators felt as if they were trapped in a quagmire. Even their actions slowed down as if thousands of mountains were pressing down on them.
âThe spatial fabrics are melting.â One ancestor calmed down and quickly retreated out of the affected area.
The other cultivators tried to do the same. Alas, they found this awfully difficult and became frightened.
âWhat merit law is this?â One expert took a deep breath.
âA secret art of the Zhang, Spatial Storm.â A spectator answered while looking at the bright spatial manipulation taking place.
âItâs one of their clanâs ace cards, powerful and has a large radius.â A high elder from another clan became emotional: âA Zhang ancestor used it before to instantly take down a clan. Itâs quite something.â
âZzzâ¦â The ground beneath Li Qiye started melting. He seemed to be stuck in a quagmire, unable to move.
âSo why is this called Spatial Storm?â One spectator said.
âNo, this is the Liâs Death Crystal Pit!â A knowledgeable ancestor shouted: âA trap that is impossible to escape.â
People instantly turned towards the mansion of the Grand Commander. They finally noticed the figures up above.
These men were also carrying out a secret art in order to trap Li Qiye. They were too preoccupied with the Grand Chancellor and the three elders to notice anything earlier.