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Northern Crossing Qing's voice was gentle, like a spring breeze brushing against the face, devoid of any killing intent.
"Oh, would it be alright to take your life then?"
This sentence struck Jing Li's ears like a thunderclap. He pushed the table aside and stood alongside Wuxuejun, who also sensed that something was amiss.
"Who are you?"
The question from the other party felt like mere child’s play to Northern Crossing Qing and the others. Each continued with their own business, engaged in their own conversations.
Jing and Wu, who were being ignored, turned pale with anger. If it weren't for the fact that these people were too difficult to deal with, they would have subdued them long ago.
Northern Crossing Qing slowly set down the cup in his hand, listening to Nine Streams and the others talk, unable to suppress a smirk within.
This VIP Room at Dai Sheng Jia was indeed top-notch; aside from a few prominent figures, Jing Li generally wouldn’t bring anyone here. However, the sudden appearance of the Bloodstone Pill had thrown him off balance.
The Spiritual Tea served to esteemed guests was considered top-tier as well, but to those present, it was merely passable. They were all spoiled by Zuo Dao’s hospitality. Take Zuo Dao's Five Elements Tea served to Eastern Fang Qian; that was what they used for rinsing their mouths.
Northern Crossing Qing's current strength could no longer be judged by ordinary standards. Before entering, under the shadow of his Great Immortal aura, the overall strength of Dai Sheng Jia had already been clearly mapped out in his mind.
Aside from the two before him, there were three Celestial Sovereign-level cultivators on the third floor; the rest were completely disregarded by them.
To Jing Li and his companions, these Nine People were like porcupines—impossible to approach without risking injury unless they were willing to fight to the death. At this moment, they felt like crying. Bullying people shouldn’t be done this way.
They couldn’t retaliate or curse back and had to consider the other party’s feelings. They feared that one wrong move could lead to an explosion that would blow half of East City apart.
It was hard to believe which family came up with such a cunning scheme. Jing Li couldn’t help but think that this method was indeed foolproof.
"Everyone, feel free to speak up if you need anything. Although I, Dai Sheng Jia, don't have much to offer, I can still satisfy you."
At this moment, Jing Li could only endure; there was no other choice. Even if half of East City were lost, it wouldn't concern him. However, for half of East City to be gone, his Dai Sheng Jia must first be eliminated.
Wuxuejun understood Jing Li's words and realized that these nine individuals had come to extort them.
They couldn't help but think that the two of them had overly vivid imaginations.
"Bring your people in. I'm afraid that if we wait too long, they might get scared," Northern Crossing Qing thought for a moment and decided to let the other party gather their people first, to avoid any unnecessary complications later. After all, every moment counted for them; a little more time for cultivation meant a little more benefit!
"Yes, yes, yes! I'll do as you say, Young Master. I'll call everyone over right away." Jing Li nodded while sending out the message. He was also worried that if his subordinates made a mistake, it could lead to irreparable losses. By then, he wouldn’t even be able to cry.
The steward, offerings, and assistants of Dai Sheng Jia arrived one by one in the VIP Room, bringing with them numerous questions. Except for Jing Zao and some lower-ranked assistants from the Realm, those who entered immediately wanted to turn around and leave upon seeing Northern Crossing Qing and the Nine People.
However, it was easy to come in but hard to go out, and Jing Li wouldn't allow it. Fortunately, the room was spacious enough that dozens of people standing inside didn't feel crowded.
"Is everyone here?" Northern Crossing Qing took a sip of tea and frowned slightly; the tea was truly terrible.
"Everyone is here; there are sixty-two people in total from Dai Sheng Jia," Jing Li had no choice but to comply. The situation was stronger than the individual; although he wasn't a significant figure in Chaos City, he had never been subjected to such humiliation before.
"That's good. Don't think I didn't inform you; some people are beyond your control. When we get down there, make sure to reflect on your actions," Northern Crossing Qing's words had barely finished when Nine Flows Generation took action.
Jing Li didn't even have time to react before the overwhelming attacks descended upon them. Fortunately, those who entered afterward noticed the situation with Nine Streams Collective and remained cautious. Although they hadn't anticipated an attack from the other side, they still maintained some necessary defenses.
Especially Wuxuejun; he had been prepared ever since Northern Crossing Qing threatened Jing Li's life. Even so, they didn't dare to retaliate against Nine Streams Collective easily; doing so would only lead to their own quicker demise.
As soon as they struck, Wuxuejun realized that everyone on the opposite side was playing the role of a pig to eat the tiger. Their strength was formidable and pure; it felt like they were preparing for Transcend Tribulation. But how did they achieve this? Although he sensed something amiss, he still didn't dare to take action and instead continuously mobilized his Celestial Essence for passive defense.
How large could the VIP Room be? Once Nine Streams launched their attack, it enveloped everyone within. However, each person was controlling their output, trying not to affect the buildings on the next level, especially since Changsun Shuibai was in the basement of Dai Sheng Jia.
Jing Li, although a businessman, was not weak and reacted quickly. The VIP Room was equipped with a formation, which he activated immediately to protect those around him. But beyond a certain distance, he was powerless.
After arriving in Chaos City, Zuo Dao invested even more into Heterodox. This made their suppression even harsher. Although there were faint signs of losing control, everything was still manageable.
This was essentially a release; their bodies were filled with Celestial Essence to an alarming degree. They could maintain such attacks continuously for months without harming themselves.
However, it was unfortunate for Jing Li and his companions, as several of them were obliterated in the first wave of attacks.
The attacks from Northern Crossing Qing and others were not particularly fierce but were densely packed. Even though the VIP Room had spatial properties, its maximum size was only about a hundred feet. With dozens of people standing inside, there was no room to maneuver. At the same time, they had to maintain a certain distance to avoid interference from each other's spells.
Even with their eyes closed, Nine Flows Generation's attacks would not miss their targets. Moreover, the attacks complemented each other.
A water bomb passed by and collided with a fireball shot by one of their own; instead of extinguishing it, it fueled the fireball's power like adding oil to fire. Such occurrences were unbelievable to Jing Li and his group.
This was not only due to the control over Celestial Essence but also their familiarity with each other; what was even rarer was their unity as nine entities. At this moment, even the most oblivious Cultivator could see that Northern Crossing Qing's group had some background.
Among the major factions, this kind of battle tactic would generally not be shared outside of trusted inner circles.
At this point, Jing Li wanted to plead for mercy but found himself helpless as the enemy's attacks poured in like water. The Celestial Essence within him was depleting rapidly; if it weren't for the numerous defensive treasures he carried, he might have already lost his life.
Wuxuejun hid among the crowd, relying on his strange movement technique to shift between people. Most of the attacks were effectively blocked by those Cultivators. Those being besieged could do nothing; they neither possessed Wuxuejun's remarkable agility nor had the time to speak.
Vitality surged within the room without leaking a trace, which made Northern Crossing Qing feel a sense of admiration. If such an attack had occurred on Northern Crossing Star, it would have already demolished the entire building. It seemed Jing Li had managed his stronghold quite well; with this formation, trapping several Celestial Sovereigns would definitely be no problem.
In any case, according to Zuo Dao's instructions, this matter should be escalated as much as possible. Although Jing Li had activated all of Dai Sheng Jia's defensive formations, they appeared utterly ineffective in their eyes. Before coming here, Zuo Dao had provided them with plenty of array-breaking talismans.
After undergoing the test by Zhao Kuangyi, also known as Elder Zhao, the formations in the Great Celestial Domain proved to be highly effective.
There was no need to worry about Changsun Shuiming's safety; he had merely been captured. They understood that as long as the main disciples of Heterodox were not killed in a single blow, their lives were generally not in danger. Zuo Dao's skills in Alchemy and Artifact crafting were so impressive that even Elder Zhao was envious!
However, even the strongest formations have their limits, and this time, those limits were reached far too quickly. Under the relentless bombardment from Northern Crossing Qing and others, the defensive formation of Dai Sheng Jia became saturated. With a thunderous crash, the entire Great Formation collapsed.
Jing Li had long wanted to release the formation but hesitated out of reluctance; after all, Dai Sheng Jia was his hard work, and it felt a pity to see it destroyed. By the time he realized he could not stop it, the collapse seemed more like a release.
Half an hour of intense defense left him, a Celestial Sovereign, gasping for breath. The defensive Great Formation acted like a prison, concentrating all the residual attacks within it. It was like water sloshing in a bottle—no matter how much it swayed, it couldn't spill out; in the end, they were the ones who suffered.
People were bustling about on the street when suddenly a loud bang echoed from above Dai Sheng Jia. A nearby Cultivator quickly looked up.
They saw a powerful surge of Vitality erupting from the second floor of Dai Sheng Jia, sending some Cultivators flying. If it weren't for the nearby buildings having some defensive measures activated, they might have been caught up in it too.
"What the hell? Who dares to cause trouble in Dai Sheng Jia? They actually blew up a building!"
Some Cultivators found it hard to believe. In Chaos City, while a Cultivator's life might be as insignificant as grass, protections for these shops were taken very seriously. This would definitely attract the attention of the lord's manor. The lord's manor wouldn't care about the life or death of a single Cultivator, but these shops were their source of income!
"I knew it! That old bastard Jing Li would eventually get his comeuppance," someone in the crowd remarked, though these voices belonged to those who had been wronged by Dai Sheng Jia.
The entire second floor of Dai Sheng Jia was completely destroyed, leaving only an empty shell behind. The scene inside was laid bare for everyone to see.
"Uh, what kind of madness has Dai Sheng Jia fallen into? They dare to provoke such a person?"
"Sigh, so this is what true recklessness looks like!"
"I've seen it now; there really are people who aren't afraid of death. I'm keeping an eye on you, Shopkeeper Jing."
When the Cultivators saw Northern Crossing Qing and the others confronting Jing Li, they all began to speak up. These individuals thrived in chaos, where only the fearless survived. Moreover, the shops in Chaos City were a bit shady, so it was impossible for these Cultivators not to have grievances.
Furthermore, Dai Sheng Jia was clearly too preoccupied with its own issues to pay them any mind. However, a few people in the crowd quietly sent out messages. Northern Crossing Qing observed all of this keenly.
"Jing Li, hand over the person and compensate us for the losses of Yan Wu Studio. I can pretend this incident never happened," Northern Crossing Qing finally spoke as he watched the crowd grow larger below.
Jing Li spat out a mouthful of blood on the spot; wasn't this what he often did? Now it had become the other party's lines. The moment Northern Crossing Qing mentioned "Yan Wu Studio," he realized it was a trap—a trap aimed at him. But how could they be so sure that the person was in his hands? He instinctively glanced at those around him.
Yet, despite his thoughts, he absolutely could not admit it. If he denied it, then the blame would fall on them. If he admitted it, then everything would be lost; not only would Dai Sheng Jia be at risk, but even his own survival in Chaos City would be in question.
"I don't know what you're talking about. Even if you are from Yan Wu Studio, you can't just slander me," Jing Li's attitude was resolute. He had to be strong; if he showed even a hint of weakness, he would be overwhelmed by the other side. Besides, he had indeed captured Ke Shui Ming.
However, while he denied it, the Cultivators below did not share his view. What kind of place was Chaos City? It was a place where anything could happen. With Yan Wu Studio currently in the spotlight, many were eager to take advantage of the situation. Given Dai Sheng Jia's future tendencies, this was not an impossible scenario.
"It seems you are still unwilling to give up," Northern Crossing Qing said lightly, casting a glance at him that revealed nothing. "Jie Cao Wu, go rescue him."
"Why me?" Liu Weishou protested reluctantly. His companion Fan Yunxiu promptly kicked him forward.
"If I tell you to go, then go! Why so much nonsense?"
Only then did Liu Weishou relent and break through a layer of doors to rescue the person. However, before leaving, he muttered, "Truly a pair of adulterers; their methods are ruthless."
The other Cultivators found this scene amusing; these people were truly something else. If it weren't for their powerful aura, they would have burst into laughter—it was too entertaining.
Jing Li and his group were completely ignored; yet being ignored didn't mean they dared to leave. Of course, Wuxuejun was an exception.
"I'm sorry, but this is your matter with Dai Sheng Jia. I must take my leave," he said to Northern Crossing Qing and the others with a fist salute before attempting to depart.
"Did I let you go?" The voice of Northern Crossing Qing echoed again. "No one is allowed to leave until this matter is resolved, or else death will follow."
As the words fell, a powerful killing intent erupted from within, enveloping Wuxuejun. Just as Wuxuejun was about to rage, he was suddenly struck by this killing intent, feeling as if the world before him had turned blood red, rendering him speechless.
What a terrifying killing intent.
Although it was directed solely at Wuxuejun, the cultivators below also sensed it; this was clearly intentional on Northern Crossing Qing's part.
Dominating.
The cultivators below began to reassess these external cultivators whose auras were surging. It seemed that it wasn't merely due to their physical condition; they indeed possessed such strength.
"I want to see who dares to kill under my watch."
Where there is discord, there will be dissonance.
Upon hearing this voice, the cultivators below couldn't help but curse under their breath.
"Idiot."
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