Chapter 1234: The Tyrannical Old Man Storms the Door

Boom!

At this moment, the celestial energy within a radius of tens of thousands of li around Deep Abyss City stirred violently, vast energy as if driven by some unseen force converging entirely toward Deep Abyss City.

In that instant, boundless energy formed a colossal wave obscuring the heavens, ready to crush down upon Deep Abyss City.

Under this crushing pressure, the vast emptiness above shattered continuously, and the earth beneath trembled violently, as if trembling in fear of the impending torrent of destruction.

Within Deep Abyss City, countless cultivators stared in utter horror at this scene; under that terrifying pressure, even the high-ranking Upper-Grade Marquis cultivators, who normally towered above others, now felt icy cold throughout their bodies, sensing imminent doom.

"That… a King-level cultivator?!"

"Where did this King-level being come from? Why is he causing chaos in Deep Abyss City? This is the main base of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage in the Boundary River Region!"

"Heaven, is this a declaration of war against the Qin Li Tianwang lineage?!"

"......"

Countless shocked voices echoed through the majestic Deep Abyss City; all factions and lone cultivators who had come to reside or trade here now sensed trouble, and some quick-witted ones immediately fled toward the city's outskirts.

If this King-level cultivator truly intended to strike, half the city might be reduced to rubble, and while these Marquis cultivators might strut about arrogantly in normal times, under the clash of such beings, even a mere ripple could kill them instantly.

Though they had some assets within the city, it wasn't worth risking their lives over them.

Thus, the city instantly descended into chaos, as countless streaks of light fled outward.

Meanwhile, the Qin Li Tianwang lineage's cultivators within Deep Abyss City finally reacted; stunned and disbelieving, they saw countless streaks of light surge skyward, as towering Marquis Platforms emerged into the heavens, swallowing and exhaling celestial energy.

"My lord, why do you dare violate Deep Abyss City? This is the stronghold of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage—is there perhaps some misunderstanding?" A Qin Li Tianwang lineage guardian cultivator, Face Turns Solemn, bowed toward the old man's figure in the sky.

Had this been an ordinary Marquis cultivator—even an Upper-Grade one—he would not have been so courteous, but would have struck immediately; yet the opponent was a King-level being.

King-level cultivators, even among the great Li Tianwang-lineage factions, were pillars of stability.

When Li Tianwang are absent, King-level is the pinnacle.

Yet Li Li Jingzhe, standing above the city, paid no heed to the Qin Li Tianwang lineage's Marquis cultivators; his cold gaze swept across the city, his voice echoing like thunder.

"Qin Qin Lian, since I've come to your door, what use is hiding?"

He extended his withered hand, clenching the surging celestial energy; instantly, countless cultivators watched in shock as the sky's energy gathered entirely into his palm, forming a colossal blade of light.

The blade flickered, its aura of destruction making the Marquis cultivators' scalps tingle.

Li Li Jingzhe casually flicked his wrist, and the destructive blade of light descended from the heavens, striking directly toward a grand estate within the city.

Above the estate, countless intricate light patterns interwove, forming a protective divine array.

Yet this mighty protective array, before the blade of light, was as fragile as tofu—easily shattered, then the blade poured down.

Boom!

The hundred-li estate collapsed into a massive crater, its numerous protective arrays shattering one after another; then, a disheveled figure shot skyward.

The figure, hair wild and blood on her lips, stared at the figure in the sky with furious rage: "Li Li Jingzhe, Head of the Dragon Fang Lineage! How dare you destroy the stronghold of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage? Do you intend to spark a war between two Li Tianwang-lineage factions?!"

At these words, the entire city erupted in shock; now they understood—the King-level cultivator who had suddenly stormed in was none other than Li Li Tianwang lineage's Dragon Fang Lineage Head, Li Li Jingzhe!

From the destroyed estate, other figures emerged, landing atop surrounding buildings.

Qin Yi and Chu Qing were among them; their faces turned solemn as they stared at Li Li Jingzhe's figure, eyes filled with dread—they had never before seen a King-level cultivator arrive in such fury.

That pressure was nothing short of annihilating heaven and earth.

Yet they could not understand why Li Li Jingzhe had stormed in directly—it was clearly a declaration of war against the Qin Li Tianwang lineage, and this was no trivial matter.

Li Li Jingzhe gazed coldly at the exposed Qin Qin Lian and said: "My grandson Li Luo was ambushed and nearly killed several days ago in the Boundary River Region by an Eighth-Rank Marquis and his men—surely it was you who ordered it."

Qin Qin Lian's face darkened with malice, and she replied without hesitation: "Head Li Li Jingzhe, I have no idea what you're talking about. Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan made countless enemies in the Heavenly Origin Outer Shenzhou; it's hardly surprising someone took issue with their son."

"Besides, the Boundary River Region is filled with countless lone cultivators, many of whom are fierce and unruly; it's perfectly normal for Li Luo to have accidentally angered someone!"

Li Li Jingzhe spoke calmly: "I did not come here to listen to your excuses. I warned you before: past grievances belong to the past. Any grudges you hold, take them up with Li Taixuan and Dan Tai Lan. But if you use your strength to bully my grandson, then I shall make you experience firsthand what true bullying by the strong truly means."

Qin Qin Lian gritted her teeth: "I've already said—I had nothing to do with this. Is the Head of the Dragon Fang Lineage now a man who twists facts and makes baseless accusations?"

"If you have proof I was behind it, produce it—I'll submit to punishment!"

"If you have no proof, Head Li Jingzhe, do you truly believe the Qin Li Tianwang lineage is easy to bully?!"

Li Li Jingzhe's tone remained calm, unruffled: "Proof? I need none."

"If it was truly you, then my strike finds the right target—you are not wronged. If it wasn't you, then today's act serves as an example to scare the monkeys."

The cultivators in the city now understood Li Li Jingzhe's motive: his grandson had been attacked, and he suspected Qin Qin Lian was behind it.

But to storm in on mere suspicion—was the Dragon Fang Lineage Head truly this arrogant and brutal?

"What's his grandson's name? Remember it—never provoke him in the future," muttered a cultivator in the city.

A King-level grandfather showing up to settle scores? No one could withstand that.

Qin Yi furrowed her brows; she knew her mother's nature too well—if there was an opportunity, her mother would have killed Li Luo without hesitation.

Yet she never expected Qin Qin Lian to act so recklessly, and now this Head of the Dragon Fang Lineage, known for his strict adherence to rules, was acting even more recklessly.

He had stormed in on nothing but suspicion.

Once this spread, the entire Heavenly Origin Outer Shenzhou would tremble.

Qin Qin Lian, however, was furious—Li Li Jingzhe was so tyrannical that no matter what, he intended to punish her today?

In Qin Qin Lian's eyes, a murderous gleam flashed.

Since words were useless, then no more words!

Li Li Jingzhe had made such a commotion—surely the Qin Li Tianwang lineage must have King-level cultivators sensing this; if she could just buy time, a King-level cultivator would arrive across the void.

Qin Qin Lian clenched her hand, and a token appeared in her grasp; her voice rang out across heaven and earth.

"If someone dares attack the stronghold of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage, and we let him run rampant, won't we lose all face?!"

"All of the Qin Li Tianwang lineage, heed my command!"

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