Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

The members of the Li family watched in terror.

The old man before them remained composed, his expression indifferent.

Killing a master of the Spirit Sea Realm, Ninth Layer, was as trivial to him as swatting a fly.

It was nothing worth mentioning.

At that moment, a boundlessly powerful aura suddenly spread out from the depths of the Li family's estate.

Immediately after, a figure clad in white robes appeared before everyone.

"Ancestor!"

"It's the Ancestor!"

"This is great! The Ancestor is still in Luoyun City! With him here, this old bastard won't be able to do anything to us!"

A series of joyous cries rang out one after another.

However, Li Yunxiao's expression was exceptionally grave as he looked at the old man before him.

Many of the Li family's higher-ups noticed Li Yunxiao's strange reaction, and a flicker of unease crossed their minds.

The old man's expression did not change. Even when faced with a Primordial Mansion Realm Cultivator like Li Yunxiao, he remained perfectly calm, showing no intention of fleeing.

"Old Man Li, it's been quite a few years since I last saw you."

"Primordial Mansion Realm, Second Layer... To think you've already reached the forefront of the four great families."

The old man spoke calmly, his voice hoarse.

"The four great families?"

"Hmph! What four great families? They no longer exist!"

Hearing this, Li Yunxiao snorted with disdain.

"...That's true."

The old man paused, then said with sudden realization, "The Yan family is no more. Now, only your three families reign supreme in Lei Province."

"Enough."

Li Yunxiao cut the old man off. His gaze was solemn as he said, "You didn't come here just to exchange pleasantries with me, did you?"

"You injured a member of my Li family. How do you propose we settle this score... Abbot of Vajra Temple?"

Hearing Li Yunxiao's words, a series of sharp gasps echoed through the area.

The Li family members were utterly shocked, their eyes filled with disbelief.

'So this terrifyingly powerful old man is actually the renowned Abbot of Vajra Temple?'

It was said that this man's cultivation had reached the very peak of Lei Province.

Aside from the legendary Venerable Ming Lei, who was now very likely to have already left Lei Province, even the current governor of the provincial capital might not be able to suppress him!

"No wonder... No wonder even the Grand Elder was severely wounded by just a single glance!"

"So it was really the Abbot!"

The expressions of the Li family's higher-ups turned extremely grim, the unease in their hearts growing stronger.

'Why would this terrifying master, whose power is considered the ceiling of Lei Province, suddenly come to cause trouble for our Li family?'

Under the crowd's shocked and uncertain gazes, the Abbot finally spoke slowly.

"I came here alone for a reason, of course."

After a pause, he continued, "I've heard that your Li family has pledged allegiance to the Demon Sect?"

Li Yunxiao's brow furrowed slightly. "What does that have to do with you?"

"...Could you tell me the location of the Demon Sect?" the Abbot said nonchalantly.

"No comment." Li Yunxiao shook his head decisively.

"You won't tell me?" The Abbot's brow twitched almost imperceptibly.

"It's not that I won't tell you. It's that even I don't know where the Demon Sect's headquarters is."

With that, Li Yunxiao made a gesture for him to leave. "So, can you please leave my Li family's residence now?"

Although his cultivation had improved recently, he was still wary of this unfathomable old man.

Even though the man had come to the Li family, caused trouble, and injured their people, sparking outrage among the clan, if he could be made to retreat just like that, it would be fine not to pursue the matter for the time being.

Hearing this, the Abbot laughed. "What? You serve as their watchdog, yet you don't even know where their home is?"

A vicious glint flashed in Li Yunxiao's eyes. "If you only came here to spew meaningless nonsense, I suggest you leave at once. Don't disturb my family's rest."

"Oh? And what if I don't leave?"

The Abbot's smile vanished.

"You won't leave? Then I'll have to *make* you leave."

Li Yunxiao knew this was not the time to back down, and his tone hardened immediately.

"Heh heh..."

The Abbot shook his head. "I just had an idea."

"How about this: go and fetch that brat named Ye Chen."

"I'll give you... half an hour. That should be plenty of time."

"After half an hour, if you're still delaying, I will kill one member of the Li family for every minute you're late."

"I'll continue until every last member of your Li family is dead, or until you bring Ye Chen to me. How does that sound?"

Hearing this, Li Yunxiao froze.

Terror flashed in the eyes of the other Li family members as well.

Vajra Temple was the leader of the three major sects in Lei Province and was also considered the leader of the orthodox factions in the region.

And yet, such inhuman words...

...were actually coming from the mouth of the Abbot of Vajra Temple?

"Are you joking?" Li Yunxiao's face was so dark it was terrifying.

"You'll find out if I'm joking in half an hour, won't you?" the Abbot said with an air of nonchalance.

"You tell me to find the Sect Leader, but I don't know where he is! Where am I supposed to look?" Li Yunxiao asked, clenching his fists and suppressing his rage.

"That has nothing to do with me. But it has everything to do with the lives of your clansmen."

Seeing the Abbot's casual demeanor, Li Yunxiao could no longer hold back.

"Bastard!"

"Do you really think you can just walk all over the Li family!?"

He roared in anger as his aura exploded. He unleashed the full power of his Primordial Mansion Realm, Second Layer cultivation without holding anything back!

Facing this man who was hailed as one of the strongest in Lei Province, he didn't dare be careless for a moment, even with his recent improvement in cultivation!

A vast Spiritual Sea churned endlessly behind Li Yunxiao. Within it, a towering Primordial Mansion pulsed with a dazzling, intimidating radiance!

"The Ancestor's strength has really improved again!"

"With the Ancestor taking action, plus our Li family's Clan Protection Array, we should be able to block the Abbot's attack, right?"

Everyone stared at the scene, their hearts pounding with tension.

"The Second Layer of the Primordial Mansion Realm is all it takes to give you the courage to defy me?"

The Abbot spoke coldly. He wasn't emitting the slightest trace of an aura.

He hadn't even moved, just like before.

But in the next moment, a golden light flashed in his eyes.

Not far away, Li Yunxiao's expression changed drastically. He hastily circulated all his Spiritual Power to defend himself.

BOOM!

A violent roar thundered out, startling nearly the entirety of Luoyun City!

Li Yunxiao's Spiritual Power scattered. Struck by the Abbot's invisible attack, he was sent flying, coughing up blood, his aura weakening!

For a moment, the entire scene fell deathly silent!