The pressure Zhuge Feng was enduring at this moment was far greater than anyone imagined.
Feng Li's aura, that of a half-step Red Dust Immortal, bore down almost entirely on Zhuge Feng!
Zhuge Feng could even hear his own bones creaking under the immense pressure!
The Qimen formation he had secretly gathered could not be maintained under Feng Li's overwhelming power.
Everything was lost…
Facing the formidable Feng Li, with no Sword Bearer appearing, Zhuge Feng could not fathom how he could possibly turn the tide.
Would he truly have to surrender the Dragon Vein for the sake of the Zhuge family's last ember of hope?
If he did, wouldn't their Wuhou Sect become a sinner of the nation?
But if he didn't… with Feng Li's power, he could simply slaughter the Wuhou Sect and then brazenly seize the Dragon Vein!
Within the vast Wuhou Sect, a deathly silence prevailed.
All eyes were fixed on Zhuge Feng and Feng Li, their thoughts varied.
Seeing Zhuge Feng completely suppressed on the stage, Zhang Mingyu couldn't help but ask Zhang Xiaoxia, "Xiaoxia, where is Senior Ye? Why hasn't he made a move yet?"
Zhang Xiaoxia was also quite flustered. "I, I don't know either. After Senior dealt with the Black Coffin Society, he parted ways with me. I don't know where he is now!"
Zhang Mingyu said gravely, "Senior Ye might be entangled in something. This situation cannot continue. Although my Zhengyi Sect is not comparable to the Wuhou Sect, we are still a renowned sect. If we allow Feng Li to run rampant on our Yan Hua land, then my Zhengyi Sect will have no right to be called a righteous sect in the future!"
"Xiaoxia, go and inform our disciples to be ready to support the Wuhou Sect at any time!"
"Yes!" Upon hearing Zhang Mingyu's command, Zhang Xiaoxia did not hesitate and quickly relayed the sect leader's order.
Although with the Zhengyi Sect's strength, supporting the Wuhou Sect now would be akin to inviting disaster upon themselves, some things were worth doing regardless of one's weakness.
The backbone of Yan Hua had been passed down for thousands of years.
Not only the Zhengyi Sect, but many other sects present were also secretly gathering their strength, preparing to support the Wuhou Sect at any moment.
While they were unaware of the matter of the High-Level Esoteric Practitioner Convention, they knew that Feng Li was the Palace Master of the Cloud Palace, and the Cloud Palace was an overseas force!
Allowing an outsider to flaunt his power on their mainland was something that any spirited esoteric practitioner could not tolerate.
Feng Li naturally noticed the subtle movements of the various forces below the stage, but he paid them no mind.
His cultivation of half-step ninth rank was not something that a mere group of esoteric practitioners, fueled by passion, could shake.
Disregarding their subtle movements, Feng Li looked at Zhuge Feng and chuckled, "Zhuge Feng, my patience is limited. I will give you three more seconds…"
"Three…"
"No need for three seconds, I can give you my answer now." Zhuge Feng suddenly spoke, causing Feng Li to freeze.
"Oh? It seems you've made up your mind." Feng Li chuckled. "That's good, it will save me a lot of trouble."
"Hand over the Dragon Vein obediently."
Zhuge Feng glanced at Zhuge Ning, who lay on the ground below, covered in blood. He took a deep breath, and then his entire aura erupted!
The Wuhou Qimen unfurled, enveloping Feng Li!
"Wuhou Sect disciples, heed my command! Form the array! Kill all those from the Cloud Palace with all your might!"
Upon hearing Zhuge Feng's words, Feng Li's expression changed slightly. He never expected Zhuge Feng to still dare to attack him, and roared, "Zhuge Feng, you audacious fool!"
"All those who have accepted payment from the Cloud Palace! Kill them for me now!!! Double the reward for every Wuhou Sect disciple you kill!!!"
As Feng Li's words fell, many esoteric practitioners present instantly turned red-eyed, drawing their blades and hacking at the Wuhou Sect disciples!
The shouts of killing shook the heavens, and colorful spiritual energies darted everywhere!
In an instant, every Wuhou Sect disciple was besieged by more than ten esoteric practitioners, and they were immediately thrown into a desperate struggle!
Although the disciples had the advantage of the Wuhou Qimen's amplification, under the siege of numerous esoteric practitioners, their defenses were bound to be breached sooner or later!
Seeing the stalemate, Zhang Mingyu immediately shouted, "Zhengyi Sect disciples, heed my command! Assist the Wuhou Sect with all your might and eliminate the villains!"
"Brothers of the Dragon Department, let's go together!"
"Tianyong City, heed my command…"
"Shushan, heed my command…"
Following the Zhengyi Sect's lead, more than ten major sects dispatched disciples to aid the Wuhou Sect, and the two sides engaged in a fierce battle.
In an instant, the pressure on the Wuhou Sect was greatly reduced.
What was supposed to be Zhuge Feng's hundredth birthday banquet had, in the blink of an eye, turned into a large-scale battlefield for esoteric practitioners, with surging spiritual energy reaching the heavens!
Feng Li, trapped by Zhuge Feng's formation, had a contorted expression. A violent aura erupted from his body, crushing down on Zhuge Feng, but it was thwarted by Zhuge Feng's Qimen one by one.
Zhuge Feng seized the opportunity to distance himself from Feng Li and said gravely, "Feng Li, even if you are a half-step Red Dust Immortal, this is my Wuhou Sect, not a place where you can do as you please!"
"Is that so?"
Feng Li glanced at the amplified Wuhou Qimen beneath his feet, a sinister smile curling his lips. Thick black mist began to swirl around him. "I will show you just how foolish it is to resist me!"
Boom!
Feng Li transformed into a black streak of light, easily breaking through Zhuge Feng's Qimen and appearing before him. He punched straight through Zhuge Feng's abdomen!
"Pfft!!!"
Zhuge Feng spat out a large mouthful of blood, and his entire body shot out like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the building!
"Patriarch!!!"
The Wuhou Sect disciples, seeing Zhuge Feng sent flying, had their eyes reddened and their hearts trembled. For a moment, many esoteric practitioners seized their openings, and the disciples were forced to retreat, sustaining injuries!
"Damn it!!!"
Seeing his grandfather sent flying by Feng Li, Zhuge Bai's eyes instantly turned red. He shook off the esoteric practitioners around him and charged fiercely at Feng Li, "I'll kill you, you scoundrel!"
As Zhuge Bai charged, a flicker of amusement flashed in Feng Li's eyes. He raised his hand and grabbed Zhuge Bai's head. "Overestimating yourself!"
Feng Li sneered, applying a little force with his fingers, about to crush Zhuge Bai's head.
At this moment, Wang Die's voice descended from the sky, "Feng Li, you come to my Hua country to wreak havoc, do you truly think my Hua country has no one?"
A spiritual blade attacked. Feng Li threw Zhuge Bai away, then grabbed the spiritual blade with one hand and crushed it.
Wang Die landed on the stage and glanced at the disheveled Zhuge Bai, sneering, "It seems the young ones of the Zhuge family are still so useless."
Seeing Wang Die, Zhuge Bai shouted fiercely, "What are you doing here? Are you also here to help the Cloud Palace?"
"I have no interest in that." Wang Die smiled, then looked at Feng Li. "Feng Li, you have trespassed into my Hua country, have you considered if you can return alive?"
Feng Li stared at Wang Die and said coldly, "Wang Die… if I recall correctly, you should be the minister of the Cloud Palace branch, right?"
Wang Die replied, "Former minister, recently resigned."
Feng Li's expression turned cold. "So, you are also here to stop me?"
Wang Die stated, "Of course! Appearing at this critical moment, when all eyes are upon us, is the best way to make a name for oneself."
"Today, all those who help the Cloud Palace will regret it!"
Hearing Wang Die's words, Feng Li laughed in anger. "A mere eighth rank, what a bold statement!"
"I want to see if your skills are as tough as your words!"
With that, Feng Li instantly appeared before Wang Die and punched towards her head!
"Xiao Die!" Zhuge Feng cried out in alarm!
Wang Die stood in place, watching Feng Li charge, neither dodging nor evading, a faint smile on her lips.
She said, "Your Majesty, it's time for your appearance."
"Alright!"
A light chuckle, a gust of gentle breeze.
Ye Ling appeared behind Wang Die and caught Feng Li's attacking fist with one hand.
Boom!!!