Li Qinghou was stunned.
He, a dignified Holy Son, and moreover, a Holy Son of a top-tier power like the Profound Heaven Holy Land.
Now, arriving in this remote place, he was forced to his knees by someone whose cultivation was countless levels below his own, simply by sheer aura.
And this happened in front of so many people.
How could he possibly accept this?
"You are courting death!"
He instantly erupted in fury, his killing intent surging.
Li Qinghou channeled all his primal energy, trying to stand up and instantly kill Xu Chuan with his immense power.
However.
No matter how hard he tried.
He couldn't move an inch under Xu Chuan's divine might!
It was as if he had been struck by a immobilizing curse.
Li Qinghou's face turned red, his eyes filled with unconcealable killing intent and hatred.
"Profound Heaven Holy Son?"
"Is that all?!"
"A good-for-nothing inferior to my subordinates!"
Xu Chuan continued to taunt Li Qinghou.
His words were like knives, piercing Li Qinghou's heart.
He wanted Li Qinghou to feel the humiliation of being publicly shamed!
If not for so many people watching, Xu Chuan wouldn't have stopped at just this humiliation.
In a place without witnesses, Li Qinghou would likely already be reporting to King Yama!
As for the Profound Heaven Holy Land?
Xu Chuan feared them not at all!
Give him some time, and whether it be holy lands, sects, or martial powerhouses, they would all have to prostrate at his feet!
That was his unwavering confidence.
Hearing Xu Chuan's insults, Li Qinghou lowered his head.
His eyes were bloodshot, his fists clenched tightly, pressed hard against the ground to support his body.
He gritted his teeth, wishing he could flay Xu Chuan alive.
His hatred for Xu Chuan reached a terrifying degree.
Since his birth, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?
When had anyone ever not greeted him with utmost respect?!
But today, he was easily subdued by Xu Chuan.
He couldn't break free at all!
However, in his heart, he refused to believe this was due to Xu Chuan's own abilities. It must have been through some external aid!
With this thought, his hatred for Xu Chuan intensified further.
"Stop immediately!"
"Xu Chuan, do you know what you are doing?!"
"This is the Profound Heaven Holy Son, how can you treat him like this?"
The ones speaking up now were those who had previously opposed Xu Chuan and Su Miaoyin.
They had not intervened when Xu Chuan was being insulted.
But now that the situation had reversed, with Li Qinghou being the one humiliated, they chose to step forward.
"Hmph, do I, Xu Chuan, need to explain my actions to you?"
Xu Chuan snorted, showing no respect for these people.
He genuinely looked down on some of the people in the Jade Pool Holy Land.
They were not only rigid but also opportunistic!
"What do you mean by that!"
"Is this how a junior should behave?"
"Did your master Situ Lin not teach you about seniority and respect?"
"As expected of master and disciple, both equally lacking in discipline!"
Xu Chuan's words made them feel belittled.
Instantly, they turned their attention back to Xu Chuan, attacking him together with angry accusations.
However, their words caused Xu Chuan's expression to darken.
The Jade Pool Holy Lord, seated at the head, also had her gaze sharpen at these words.
"It seems it's time to rectify the Holy Land!"
She thought to herself.
For a long time, she had been engrossed in her cultivation and delegated authority to these elders,
which had led them to forget their place.
"What did you say?"
"Do you dare say that again?!"
Red flames erupted in Xu Chuan's eyes, and the Prison Suppressing Demonic Blade appeared in his hand.
He was enveloped in demonic energy, his killing intent soaring.
He could tolerate insults directed at himself, but when they extended to his master, that was something Xu Chuan could not accept.
He stepped forward, his terrifying killing intent and divine might crushing towards the Jade Pool Holy Land elder who had just spoken.
Sensing this aura, the elder, who had been arrogant and self-righteous in condemning Xu Chuan, began to tremble uncontrollably.
She was merely a peak Tongtian Realm martial artist.
How could she withstand Xu Chuan's divine power?
She was on the verge of wetting herself from fear.
"Xu... Xu Chuan, what are you doing... this is the Jade Pool Holy Land, not your Taiyi Holy Land!"
"How dare you be so insolent!"
She stammered, her voice quivering.
But her long-held position of authority made her unable to even beg for mercy properly.
Although she faltered at first, the realization that this was the Jade Pool Holy Land instantly restored some of her confidence.
In the end, she even began to threaten Xu Chuan.
Xu Chuan almost laughed in exasperation.
"Die!"
Xu Chuan roared, unleashing a saber strike.
Black flames erupted from the Prison Suppressing Divine Blade, condensing into a saber energy that slammed towards her.
The imminent threat of death descended instantly.
"Save me!"
She screamed, the terrifying saber energy and the killing intent it carried making her feel like doom was upon her.
She indeed wet herself out of sheer terror.
However.
The saber energy bypassed her, striking the ground beside her.
Boom!
An explosion sounded, and a massive ravine appeared on the ground.
It was important to note that the material of the Jade Pool Grand Hall was extraordinary.
Yet, Xu Chuan's single saber strike caused such a terrifying amount of destruction, showcasing the immensity of his power.
For a moment, others who had been preparing to teach Xu Chuan a lesson instantly abandoned that thought.
Xu Chuan stood with his saber, retracted his aura, and calmly returned to his original position.
He had never intended to kill anyone from the start.
After all, this was Su Miaoyin's sect, and considering the relationship between the Jade Pool Holy Lord and his master.
He didn't want to push things too far.
"Alright, that's enough!"
The Jade Pool Holy Lord spoke.
She had naturally seen that Xu Chuan did not intend to kill, which was why she hadn't intervened.
Furthermore, she wanted these elders, who had been secluded in the Holy Land for too long, to witness the true power of the prodigies of this era!
With the Jade Pool Holy Lord's command, even though they were furious, they dared not speak another word.
"Elder Mingyue, you will go to the Cliff of Forgetfulness and reflect on your mistakes. You are forbidden to leave until you reach the Heavenly King realm!"
The Jade Pool Holy Lord announced the elder's fate.
"Yes..."
She dared not argue.
She had truly felt on the verge of death moments ago.
Having escaped from the brink of death, she no longer dared to speak rashly.
Lowering her head, she cleaned up the evidence and turned to leave the hall.
Meanwhile, Li Qinghou had also risen from the ground.
He glared at Xu Chuan, but did not act impulsively.
He feared being suppressed by Xu Chuan again, which would be an even greater humiliation!
"Xu Chuan, is it? I've got you noted!"
"The Emperor's Tomb will open soon, I will wait for you there!"
Having lost face, he did not intend to linger here any longer.
His eyes filled with hatred and killing intent, he retreated ignominiously.
The arrogance he displayed upon arrival was completely gone.
But in his heart, he swore that once they reached the Emperor's Tomb, he would kill Xu Chuan with an invincible might.
Only then could he wash away the shame he suffered today!
By killing Xu Chuan, he would once again be the revered Profound Heaven Holy Son!