Chapter 2169

Regarding Li Hongyan's sudden arrival, Qi Xiong complained in his heart; at this age, he still had so many things to deal with.

We agreed on three days later, yet you came so early—what do you intend to do?

However, following the principle of kindness, Qi Xiong and Ye Zhangqing exchanged greetings, then personally went to the main plaza to welcome him.

"Zhangqing, I'll go ahead first."

"Um, Sect Master, take your time."

Upon hearing that, Ye Zhangqing nodded and replied, regarding these matters, he had no interest at all.

After Qi Xiong left, Ye Zhangqing continued to rest in the Yuàn zhōng, while Bai Hua Xianzi and the other girls kept him company, making these days extremely comfortable.

On the main plaza, Qi Xiong arrived first and waited on the stone steps of the main hall for Li Hongyan's arrival.

Not long after, the steward arrived, leading the group of elders who had previously been expelled from the Sect.

Huh??

Seeing these people, Qi Xiong frowned. How did they come back? Weren't they all supposed to go to Wuji Xiancheng?

Could it be that they came along with Li Hongyan? Surely so—is Li Hongyan trying to assert dominance right away?

Sigh, what a hassle, and this tactic is rather childish.

He quickly formed a guess in his mind; Qi Xiong stepped forward without changing his expression, merely scanning the crowd. "Where is this person? Where did Li Hongyan go?"

Not seeing Li Hongyan's figure in the crowd, Qi Xiong felt doubtful.

"How come it's only you all, Brother Li?"

Upon hearing that, the leading elder of the Immortal Venerable realm first clasped his hands in a salute, then spoke.

"Greetings, Sect Master. We previously failed to understand your painstaking efforts, but now we have made amends through service; Li Hongyan naturally came with us."

Huh??

I don't quite understand what you're saying; hearing this, Qi Xiong looked at the Immortal Venerable elder, utterly bewildered.

What painstaking efforts? I don't even know what they are myself; I simply wanted to reduce the number of elders, with no other thoughts.

Besides, you brought Li Hongyan? Where is the person?

"Where is the person?"

Upon asking, hearing this, the Immortal Venerable elder waved his hand; the elder carrying a Cosmos bag at the back strode forward, threw the bag to the ground, and as the bag was opened, Li Hongyan appeared before Qi Xiong.

Seeing Li Hongyan trussed up with the Demon-Binding Rope, his mouth stuffed with a Flowing Cloud Shoe, Qi Xiong felt numb.

He never imagined that Li Hongyan would appear before him in such a state.

We had agreed you would come to the banquet; why are you still bound?

He gave a complicated glance at the assembled former elders, already roughly guessing what was going on.

So the 'making amends through service' you spoke of is this kind of scheme—aren't you ruining my plans?

But there was no time to discuss this now; Qi Xiong hurried forward, knelt down, and personally pulled the Flowing Cloud Shoe from Li Hongyan's mouth.

Finally able to speak, the moment Li Hongyan saw Qi Xiong, he understood everything.

At this moment, looking at Qi Xiong's old face, he could no longer hold back and shouted angrily.

"Qi Xiong, you despicable villain, is this what you call making amends?"

"Are you trying to kill me?"

I..................

Faced with Li Hongyan's 'soul-searching questioning', Qi Xiong opened his mouth, but for a moment he was at a loss for words.

This sudden turn of events left him unsure how to explain; he could only say weakly.

"I say all this has nothing to do with me; do you believe me?"

"Qi Xiong, you treat me like a three-year-old child—are you trying to fool me?"

"I... I really don't know."

Qi Xiong was also innocent, and Wu Shou hurried over at this moment; seeing this scene, he too was dumbfounded.

Wasn't the idea to hold a banquet to make amends and ease relations? How did you just bring this person over? This isn't right.

But before the two Shī xiōng could speak, that Immortal Venerable elder spoke first.

"Sect Master, we still have a great gift to present to you; we hope you will like it."

Another great gift? Wait, you...

Looking doubtfully at the elder, Qi Xiong already sensed something was off; this great gift surely isn't again about Wuji Xiancheng, is it?

But it was already too late; as the words fell, that Immortal Venerable elder had already given a glance to his companion beside him.

That person, understanding immediately, took a Formation Disk from his Space Ring and directly activated it.

Wait..................

Qi Xiong still wanted to stop it, but it was already too late; he could only watch helplessly as the Formation activated.

Afterward, flames shot up into the sky in the distance, pillars of fire rising from the ground, instantly piercing the clouds.

And that direction happened to be exactly where Wuji Xiancheng is located.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong was completely stunned; how could he not know that these fellows had also set up a Formation inside Wuji Xiancheng?

Moreover, this Formation, even at such a distance, is plainly visible to the naked eye as an Immortal-grade grand Formation.

Judging by this power, Wuji Xiancheng might not be destroyed, but it will surely lose a layer.

Upon seeing this, Li Hongyan's eyes turned blood-red, his fury erupting like a volcano, surging wildly, his teeth grinding audibly.

"Qi Xiong, good, good, good—my Wuji Xiancheng will have an endless feud with your Dao One Immortal Sect."

Hearing this, Qi Xiong gave Li Hongyan, who wore a murderous expression, a complex look, and for a moment he didn't know how to explain.

Before, there was still room to struggle, but now, as this Immortal-grade grand Formation rose, all words and explanations seemed pale and powerless.

It basically had no meaning left.

If it were anyone else, they probably wouldn't believe it at this point, right?

After all, this immortal-level grand formation can directly be said to have shaken the foundations of Wuji Xiancheng.

With such power, how could a few offhand explanations possibly make it clear?

And these worshippers all spoke to Qi Xiong at this moment.

"Sect Master, we have not failed our mission; we hope the Sect Master will allow us to re-enter the Dao One Immortal Sect."

Huh???

Facing the crowd of worshippers before him, Qi Xiong wore a bitter expression, his heart filled with unspeakable anguish.

You lot have a damn mission; if I let you go, you'd just run off—what's the point of all this nonsense?

Li Hongyan's man-eating gaze, even though Qi Xiong had deliberately avoided it, still felt like a sword thrust, making one feel uneasy.

Now, wanting to peacefully coexist with Wuji Xiancheng is already impossible; sigh, all I can say is that fate toys with people.

Meanwhile, Wu Shou, who had already stepped forward, also remained silent with a complex expression for a long time. After regaining his composure, he first gave Li Hongyan a deep look, then helplessly sent a Spiritual Voice Transmission to Qi Xiong.

"Senior Brother, why not just kill him? There's no room for reconciliation."

Upon hearing this, Qi Xiong didn't respond, merely finally turning his gaze to Li Hongyan; Li Hongyan, facing Qi Xiong's gaze, felt his killing intent grow ever more intense.

The feeling of wishing I could eat your flesh and sleep on your skin.