As Li Xuan’s words fell, the massive spirit formation beneath him erupted with dazzling spiritual light.
Then, the patterns on the formation disk in Li Xuan’s left hand lit up rapidly, the intense white light causing Hong Shisan and the other two to freeze for a moment.
“Elder Liu Yi, since you insist on taking action, I cannot stop you. However, this matter is your Liu family’s doing. We of the Sun family will stand by and watch!”
Sun Ding Tian, who now understood the rough outline of the situation, knew they were in the wrong. He cast an apologetic glance at Li Xuan and then turned to the elder beside Liu Shao Yun.
“Your Sun family has indeed declined. However, we do not need your assistance here.”
Liu Yi’s expression remained unchanged. He glanced at Sun Ding Tian indifferently, then his gaze shifted to Li Xuan. “It seems you came prepared. However, under absolute power, these tricks are insignificant. Since your cultivation was not easy, surrender now.”
“You…” Sun Ding Tian’s face flickered with anger. Liu Yi was merely the Great Elder of the Liu family, while he was the Patriarch of the Sun family. How dare he speak with such arrogance.
If the Liu family did not control all of the Nine Gates, how could Liu Yi have reached the advanced stage of the Ming Xuan realm before him?
However, Sun Ding Tian knew this was not the time to care about pride. He let out a cold snort and retreated a few steps back.
“Heh, so it really was the Liu family’s young master who took the little brother’s things. And now they want to use the Nine Gates’ influence to bully him. Honestly, I feel ashamed. Little brother, don’t be afraid, our Zhao family won’t be involved in this.”
As Sun Ding Tian retreated, Zhao Ling Er said to Li Xuan with a smile.
Then, Zhao Ling Er looked at Hua Yue Chang and Hong Shisan beside her. “Sister Yue Chang, Sister Shisan, what about your Hua and Hong families?”
“Since this was indeed Liu Shao Yun’s doing, it is the Liu family’s affair. What does it have to do with our Hua family?” Hua Yue Chang replied with a faint smile.
“Our Hong family is not a lapdog to be ordered around. Since we’ve chosen to watch the show, why should I seek trouble for myself?” Hong Shisan nodded as if contemplating the matter.
As the three of them spoke, Li Xuan felt a strange sense of amusement. He had clearly not expected the nine families of the Nine Gates to be so disunited, unlike what he had imagined.
Furthermore, Li Xuan could tell that even though the Liu family controlled the Nine Gates, in the current situation, Liu Yi of the Liu family would likely be unable to deal with him under the banner of the Nine Gates.
“To be so intimidated by a mere cultivator at the initial stage of the Ming Ti realm. It seems the Nine Gates truly needs to be reorganized.”
Liu Yi snorted coldly upon seeing this, then looked at Li Xuan. “Since everything started because of you, it shall end with you!”
As Liu Yi’s voice faded, he took a single step forward, his figure instantly blending into the void and disappearing.
Li Xuan’s eyes immediately showed a hint of caution. With a thought, the formation disk in his hand was flung out.
*Buzz!*
As the formation disk, now glowing white, shot downwards, the massive spirit formation once again emitted a dazzling white light. Then, a Bagua formation diagram appeared, and nine pillars of spiritual energy instantly shot up from the ground.
The mountains below rapidly cracked as the nine pillars of spiritual energy emerged.
Sensing a sense of danger approaching from his left, Li Xuan, without hesitation, circulated his physical strength and punched out at the void.
“Oh? Interesting. No wonder you dare to cause trouble in our Nine Gates. You do have some strength. However, even so, you won’t be able to make any waves today.”
*Bang!*
With a deafening crash, Liu Yi’s figure reappeared from the void. A clear look of astonishment was visible in his eyes.
However, this astonishment quickly faded. He glanced at Li Xuan, then pointed a finger at him.
“Rou Shui San Qian!”
As Liu Yi spoke, his spiritual energy surged out like a torrent. Threads of spiritual energy rapidly converged and shot towards Li Xuan’s location.
Wherever these threads of spiritual energy passed, space seemed to be pierced, with countless rifts appearing. Then, carrying sharp brilliance, the threads of spiritual energy reached Li Xuan in an instant.
A golden light suddenly appeared around Li Xuan’s body. Then, a spiritual energy barrier lit up, and countless threads of spiritual energy were intercepted by the golden light.
“Do you really think my Immortal Execution Formation is just for show?”
After blocking Liu Yi’s attack, a fierce glint flashed in Li Xuan’s eyes.
As his voice fell, the formation diagram below instantly changed.
“Tian Xuan, Tian Ji, Tian Quan, Yu Heng, Kai Yang, Yao Guang, Tian Shu, Rise!”
As Li Xuan chanted each name, arrays of light flickered within the eight pillars of spiritual energy rising from the mountain range.
As Li Xuan’s words fell, seven beams of array light intertwined. The dense array lights connected like a spiderweb. Then, a massive square formation began to shrink from all directions, and in an instant, Liu Yi was enveloped by this formation.
“Fifth-grade formation! You, you are a fifth-grade formation master!”
As the space was instantly sealed, Liu Yi’s expression finally changed. Even Sun Ding Tian and the other two, who had retreated, now looked at Li Xuan floating in mid-air with horror.
And Liu Yi’s words naturally shocked Hong Shisan and the others once more.
“So the little brother was bidding for that formation disk at Treasure Guang Pavilion at such a high price because he is a formation master himself. I never expected him to be a fifth-grade formation master. The formation masters in our Zhao family are only at the fourth level, I think.” Zhao Ling Er said with a hint of amazement in her eyes.
“At first, I thought his cultivation at the Ming Ti realm was a bit weak, but I didn’t expect him to be a fifth-grade formation master. And that sword intent just now… I suppose he is also a sword cultivator. Tsk tsk, it seems the Liu family has kicked a steel plate.”
Hua Yue Chang, on the other hand, watched with a look of schadenfreude. Hong Shisan remained silent, with a clear look of contemplation in his eyes.
“Are you finally getting serious?” As Li Xuan watched Liu Yi rapidly dodging array attacks within the Seven Star Formation, his gaze shifted to Liu Shao Yun, whose face was already pale with shock.
Now that Liu Yi was trapped by Li Xuan’s fifth-grade Seven Star Formation, he posed no threat to Li Xuan.
“Now, is there anyone who can look after you?” As Li Xuan’s words fell, he moved and flew directly towards Liu Shao Yun.
*Bang bang!*
The two elders who had been saved by Liu Yi hurriedly struck at Li Xuan. However, Li Xuan’s speed did not decrease at all. His terrifying physical strength struck at the two with a punch. In just one exchange, they were sent flying by Li Xuan’s immense power.
“You, don’t come any closer!” Looking at Li Xuan walking step by step towards him, Liu Shao Yun said with a terrified expression.
Li Xuan sneered and slowly said, “My patience is limited. This is your last chance. Hand over A Jin and A Li.”
Upon hearing this, Liu Shao Yun glanced at Liu Yi, who was trapped in the Seven Star Formation, a fierce look flashing in his eyes. He clapped his hands together, and a spiritual seal instantly appeared on his wrist.
As this spiritual seal appeared, Li Xuan frowned slightly. Sun Ding Tian behind him also showed a look of shock.
“I refuse to believe that you alone can defeat my Liu family! Kid, rest in peace!” As Liu Shao Yun’s voice fell, he unhesitatingly crushed the spiritual seal in his hand.
“Impossible!” Sun Ding Tian cried out in alarm, but it was already too late.
Liu Shao Yun had quickly crushed the spiritual seal in his hand. As the seal shattered, a terrifying aura instantly spread.
Li Xuan retreated rapidly at the first moment, then looked at Liu Shao Yun’s location with a solemn expression, his face filled with deep apprehension.
“What kind of scoundrel dares to attack my Liu family!”