Li Xuan was also somewhat surprised to look at Cai Kaiji, as he and Cai Kaiji had never met before. Even if he had some connection with Cai Chaxiang, it was not worth offending the Grand Elder of Yihua Palace for him.
However, Li Xuan quickly realized that this must have been Yuan Tiangang's idea. Otherwise, with Cai Kaiji's brain, he wouldn't do such a foolish thing.
"Grand Elder Guan, you are overstating things. How could I possibly have the ability to protect him?" Cai Kaiji said with a bitter smile, then cupped his fists and looked at Guan Tong's clone. "Grand Elder Guan, your young master is not in grave danger at the moment, and I have met this young master once before."
"A single meeting is enough for you to risk offending this old woman? Patriarch Cai, not to mention that your Cai family is merely a force within this Pian Guan City, even if Pian Guan City belonged to your Cai family, would this old woman be afraid? Your face is worth nothing in my eyes."
Upon hearing this, Guan Tong's clone sneered, showing no regard for Cai Kaiji's dignity. The status of the Grand Elder of Yihua Palace indeed entitled her to such arrogance.
"Cai Kaiji, how can you interfere in the affairs of Yihua Palace? I hereby declare that all cooperation with the Cai family is terminated!" Qi Mu said upon seeing this.
"The Zhao family also terminates all cooperation with the Cai family," Zhao Gongde said after glancing at Qi Mu.
"The Wang family also terminates all cooperation with the Cai family," Wang Shouli said quickly, following suit.
In their opinion, Cai Kaiji's willingness to offend the Grand Elder of Yihua Palace for a young man merely at the intermediate level of the Imperial Dao realm was undoubtedly seeking his own demise. Moreover, if the Cai family were to be destroyed, the territories and influence of their three families would undoubtedly increase.
"Patriarch Cai, I accept this favor," Li Xuan said with a smile as he glanced at Zhao Gongde and the other two. Then, his gaze shifted to Guan Tong's clone.
"You've stalled for so long. Your true body should be arriving soon, right?" Li Xuan said with a smile.
A flicker of surprise crossed Guan Tong's clone's eyes upon hearing this, but she then smiled and said, "Indeed, you are a quick-witted young fellow, to have discovered this. But you are correct, my true body has indeed arrived."
As Guan Tong's clone finished speaking, her body instantly dissipated and merged into Guan Yu. Space shattered before Guan Yu, and a figure slowly emerged.
The person who arrived was Guan Tong's true body.
"Damn it, young master, you're finished," the voice of the Heaven Dao Brush echoed in Li Xuan's mind.
"Stupid brush, if you can't speak properly, then shut up," the voice of the Cang Ling Tower also chimed in, but quickly followed with concern, "Young master, you should have a contingency plan, right?"
Heaven Dao Brush: "..."
"No contingency plan," Li Xuan said with a bitter smile, but he wasn't nervous.
When the four great families of Pian Guan City appeared earlier, Li Xuan had been curious why Guan Tong's clone hadn't acted. Furthermore, after the patriarchs of the four great families appeared, she still allowed Cai Kaiji to ramble on for so long. There was definitely a trap.
Now that Guan Tong's true body had arrived, Li Xuan understood that he could not defeat Guan Yu by himself today.
Whoosh!
Just then, several sounds of breaking through the air were heard. Everyone looked and saw that the arrivals were Fu Xiong and Wang Shengnuo. Behind them followed six beings with powerful auras.
"The Star Radiance Auction House is also trying to interfere?" Guan Tong looked at Fu Xiong, showing no fear on her face. After all, the Star Radiance Auction House was merely an auction house. Compared to Yihua Palace, it was naturally inferior.
Seeing this, Li Xuan immediately gave Fu Xiong a look. If Fu Xiong were to intervene, it would likely alert some people to Li Xuan's identity very quickly.
Having experienced matters concerning businesses in the four-dimensional space, Li Xuan understood that this drawback would undoubtedly exist in the five-dimensional world as well. Exposing his identity would undoubtedly make his future path much more difficult.
"Grand Elder Guan, you are overstating things. We are merely here to observe, with no other intentions. Furthermore, this is Pian Guan City; can't our Star Radiance Auction House come to take a look?" Fu Xiong said with a smile as he looked at Guan Tong.
Although the Star Radiance Auction House in a single city could not contend with Yihua Palace, the Star Radiance Auction House was spread throughout the entire Southern Domain. Its influence was not necessarily weaker than Yihua Palace. Moreover, Fu Xiong knew Li Xuan's identity and naturally would not show Guan Tong any good脸色.
Guan Tong naturally heard the lack of reverence in Fu Xiong's words, but considering the influence of the Star Radiance Auction House, she still held back. As long as the Star Radiance Auction House did not interfere, there would be no change to the situation.
"Mother, this person just killed two of my guards. If not for your clone protecting me, I'm afraid I would have also fallen victim to this person's deadly hand. This person must not be spared!" Guan Yu, who stood behind Guan Tong, said to Guan Tong upon seeing this.
Guan Tong's brow twitched. Li Xuan, who was before her, only possessed the strength of the intermediate Imperial Dao realm, yet he could kill two peak Dao Accomplishment realm guards.
"Who is your master?" Guan Tong asked, looking at Li Xuan.
The talent to fight across levels, and even across realms, and achieve victory, was not something ordinary forces could cultivate. For safety reasons, Guan Tong had to inquire about Li Xuan's origin.
Li Xuan suddenly smiled upon hearing this. "What? If my origin is so great that you would also be wary, will you stop here today? When did Yihua Palace start bullying the weak and fearing the strong?"
Guan Tong's expression immediately turned grim. If no one were around, even if Li Xuan had a powerful background, Guan Tong would have killed him without hesitation. At most, she would disavow the action later; who could she fear with her status?
However, now, not only were the patriarchs of the four great families of Pian Guan City present, but also people from the Star Radiance Auction House. No matter how strong Guan Tong was, she probably couldn't wipe out everyone present. Yet, Li Xuan's words had cornered Guan Tong with no retreat.
"Well said, a sharp-tongued young man. Today, no matter how powerful your background is, this old woman must teach you a lesson on behalf of your master!" Guan Tong said, waving her large hand. A terrifying pressure instantly descended upon Li Xuan.
Facing Guan Tong's pressure, Li Xuan merely smiled. Pressure, in itself, had no effect on him.
As expected.
As Li Xuan's indomitable will was activated, even the formidable pressure from Guan Tong had no effect on the mere Imperial Dao realm expert.
"I underestimated you!" Guan Tong's pupils contracted slightly. The pressure of the peak Eternal realm had no threat to a small Imperial Dao realm cultivator. At this moment, Guan Tong became certain that Li Xuan must have a significant background.
However, even so, Guan Tong had no choice but to continue her attack. Not to mention the reputation of Yihua Palace, even Guan Tong herself felt a loss of face.
The next moment, Guan Tong attacked again. Terrifying spiritual power surged out, instantly transforming into a giant palm that pressed down on Li Xuan.
Fu Xiong's expression changed drastically. How could Li Xuan, with his current strength, possibly withstand this? As for Zhao Gongde and the other two, they watched with indifferent expressions. An Eternal realm expert had become angry, and this Li Xuan likely had no hope of survival.
"Senior Night Emperor, if you don't show yourself soon, I'm afraid this life of mine won't be saved." Facing the approaching giant palm, Li Xuan stood still, not moving. In an instant, Li Xuan raised his head to look at the void and said with some helplessness.
"You little fellow, when did you discover this Emperor?"