Li Wuxin glanced at the six Dragon Department cultivators with seventh-rank cultivation around him. He wasn't flustered and sneered at Long Fei, "Director Long, since when did the Dragon Department have so many powerhouses?"
"Which department does this Night Shadow group belong to? I've never heard of them."
Long Fei chuckled, "My Dragon Department has plenty of secrets. If your Cangyan Army knew all of them, how could my Dragon Department maintain order in China's cultivator circles?"
"Li Wuxin, I'll give you one more chance. If you withdraw your troops now, I'll spare your life."
"This time, your Cangyan Army trespassed into my Dragon Department. Even if I annihilate you all, no one from above will pursue the matter."
"In this jungle, my cultivators are hidden everywhere. If I give the word, not one of you will survive!"
As Long Fei finished speaking, the six Night Shadow members surrounding Li Wuxin drew their daggers inlaid with amethysts and assumed a stance.
The soldiers behind Li Wuxin also activated their scopes and placed their fingers on the triggers, ready to fire at any moment.
The weapons equipped by the Cangyan Army were independently developed and specifically targeted cultivators. Although the Cangyan Army soldiers had low cultivation levels, with those cultivator-specific firearms, they were not particularly afraid of the Dragon Department's high-level cultivators.
Li Wuxin stood within the barrier, unfazed by Long Fei's threat. He no longer held back and said calmly, "Long Fei, you refuse to let me in even at the cost of falling out with my Cangyan Army. It seems there truly is something shameful within your Dragon Department."
Long Fei smiled, "That has nothing to do with you. Unless you have sufficient evidence and a search warrant signed by the higher-ups, you won't set foot inside my Dragon Department headquarters!"
Upon hearing Long Fei's words, Li Wuxin immediately closed his eyes, appearing to concede.
Seeing this, Long Fei assumed Li Wuxin was about to retreat and continued, "Li Wuxin, order your troops to withdraw. I'll overlook this transgression due to your youth."
"Who said I was withdrawing?"
At that moment, Li Wuxin's eyes snapped open, and a spear crackling with electricity suddenly appeared in his hand!
An exceptionally powerful aura erupted from within him!
Boom!!!
The six Dragon Department cultivators surrounding Li Wuxin were caught off guard and couldn't withstand Li Wuxin's aura. The barrier they had constructed shattered, sending all six of them flying.
Seeing Li Wuxin make a sudden move, Long Fei's smile froze. He stared at Li Wuxin with a grim expression and said sternly, "Li Wuxin, do you truly intend to go to war with me?"
Li Wuxin held his spear, pointing it directly at Long Fei, and shouted, "Long Fei, you are determined to provoke the conflict between China and the Demon Palace, disregarding China's safety. I am here today under orders to suppress you!"
"Today, whether you agree or not, I will force my way into your Dragon Department!"
"Li Wuxin, you have such audacity! Do you really think I'm easy to bully?" Long Fei roared, unleashing his own powerful aura, which collided with Li Wuxin's, sweeping through the surroundings.
"Dragon Department members, eliminate the foreign enemy!"
Long Fei bellowed, and the soldiers behind Li Wuxin, who had their weapons aimed, were all sent flying by Long Fei's aura!
In the mountains and forests, the spiritual energy became incredibly agitated.
A large number of Dragon Department cultivators, hidden in the dark, emerged from the trees and launched an attack on the Cangyan Army.
The great battle was about to erupt!
Boom!!!
Just then, an extremely strong pressure descended from the sky. The surging auras of Long Fei and Li Wuxin instantly vanished. The cultivators fighting in the forest were also suppressed by this powerful pressure.
For a moment, the entire mountain forest fell silent.
Everyone looked up at the sky in terror.
Sensing the powerful pressure, both Long Fei and Li Wuxin's expressions changed drastically. They quickly looked up and saw Ye Ling descending from the sky with Bai Qiaoxinmo.
Ye Ling landed between Long Fei and Li Wuxin, effortlessly dispelling their auras, and chuckled, "Everyone, why are you fighting when you can talk things out?"
Bai Qiaoxinmo chimed in, "Exactly, exactly! If you're going to fight, why not wait for us?"
Seeing Ye Ling appear, Long Fei's pupils contracted sharply, and he exclaimed, "Ye Ling, Palace Master of the Demon Palace!"
Although Long Fei had memorized Ye Ling's profile, this was his first time seeing Ye Ling in person.
Ye Ling looked much younger than in his photos, and the aura he exuded was far more terrifying than Long Fei had imagined!
On the other hand, Li Wuxin had met Ye Ling before. Upon seeing Ye Ling appear, he quickly put away his weapon and bowed to Ye Ling, "Junior Li Wuxin greets Senior Ye."
"Oh? You've met me?" Ye Ling raised an eyebrow, seeing Li Wuxin's respectful demeanor.
Li Wuxin replied, "This junior is untalented, but I met Senior once in the East Sea. Fortunately, I received Senior's favor and was able to break through to the eighth rank."
"East Sea?"
Hearing Li Wuxin's words, Ye Ling was stunned for a moment before recalling the event.
When he went to Shanghai to deal with the Tongtian Clan, he had a slight conflict with heavenly soldiers from the Immortal Realm. At that time, powerhouses from various countries had rushed to investigate upon sensing the powerful pressure.
Li Wuxin seemed to have been present then, and he had even shown some favor.
After recalling it, Ye Ling smiled at Li Wuxin, "Haha, it was just a meeting. What favor are you talking about?"
Li Wuxin replied, "Senior Ye's great kindness, this junior will never forget!"
Long Fei, seeing Li Wuxin start to curry favor with Ye Ling, inwardly cursed his bad luck. He quickly forced a smile and bowed to Ye Ling, "Junior Long Xing, Director of the Dragon Department, has long admired Emperor's great name. To finally meet you today, Emperor is truly as renowned as the legends say!"
Ye Ling ignored Long Fei's greeting, glanced around, and asked Li Wuxin, "What is going on here?"
Li Wuxin explained, "This junior received intelligence that the Dragon Department is suspected of colluding with the enemy and treason. I am here to investigate the Dragon Department."
"Colluding with the enemy and treason?"
Ye Ling was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, "That's interesting. I have had much contact with the Dragon Department and know their temperament. They have never done such a thing."
Although Long Fei was displeased that Ye Ling ignored him, since Ye Ling was speaking in his favor, he immediately chimed in, "Li Wuxin, even the Emperor has spoken. Are you still going to force your way in?"
Li Wuxin showed a troubled expression, "This..."
Ye Ling smiled, "Both your factions are pillars of China. If you start fighting now, it's the overseas powers that will benefit. General Li, you should withdraw your troops first."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Li Wuxin no longer insisted. He bowed again, "Since Senior Ye has said so, and I trust Senior Ye, I shall withdraw my troops!"
With that, Li Wuxin issued the order for his army to retreat and bowed to Ye Ling, "Senior Ye, I shall take my leave now."
"Wait."
Ye Ling stopped Li Wuxin.
Li Wuxin was stunned and asked, "Does Senior Ye have any further instructions?"
Ye Ling narrowed his eyes and smiled, "You can have your army retreat, but you stay."
"Let's go into the Dragon Department together and take a look."
Hearing Ye Ling's words, Long Fei's smile froze once more!