"Boom!" A terrifying killing intent erupted from Li Xiaotian's body, as if he was ready to strike at any moment.
Seeing this, Liu Neng and the others felt their hearts tighten, their expressions growing grim. They had to admit that Li Xiaotian's current strength had made them wary.
As Li Xiaotian had said, with so many of them, killing him would be effortless. However, some of them would likely be killed by Li Xiaotian in a desperate struggle.
And among those present, having survived since ancient times, none of them wanted to die.
"Liu Neng, we didn't see you make a move when fighting the demonic beasts, yet you all act so arrogantly when bullying your own people?"
Jian Lin arrived beside Li Xiaotian, his gaze towards Liu Neng and the others filled with mockery.
"Heh heh, a bunch of cowardly rats. You want to bully my brother Li? Did you even ask us?"
Another person arrived, a burly man exuding a rugged aura.
"Liu Neng, you've overstepped your bounds. Don't think we don't know what you're all thinking. Bullying a junior with so many people, aren't you ashamed?"
Behind Li Xiaotian, Emperor-level powerhouses arrived one after another. Although there were only just over thirty of them, they didn't show any fear facing over a hundred Emperor-level experts from Liu Neng's side.
"Jian Lin! I advise you not to get involved. Li Xiaotian cultivates the Blood Sea Evil Art and massacres human Emperor-levels. He deserves to die!"
Liu Neng gritted his teeth and growled, his eyes filled with apprehension. He hadn't expected Jian Lin and the others to stand up for Li Xiaotian.
"Indeed. Jian Ge and Daoism are righteous sects. If you protect Li Xiaotian today, aren't you afraid of tarnishing your sects' reputations?"
The ancestor of the Tian family spoke, his face dark.
"Nonsense! What Blood Sea Evil Art? What massacre of human Emperor-levels? The devouring-type cultivation methods created by the ancient humans were not unheard of. Li Xiaotian obtained the inheritance of some senior, so how is it an evil art?"
Jian Lin raised his eyebrows, his eyes turning cold, and then continued speaking.
"Massacring human Emperor-levels? What do you call a massacre? That person just now provoked the Great Qin Empire. He deserved to die! Even if Li Xiaotian hadn't acted, I would have killed him!"
"Stop talking nonsense. If you want to fight, then fight. We've had enough of you people for a long time!"
Someone spoke, their tone filled with aggression.
"Presumptuous!!!" Liu Neng roared, his face filled with anger.
"We, over a hundred Emperor-levels, are guarding the rear of the capital to prevent beast ambushes. If it weren't for us, you would have long been caught from behind by the beasts. Watch your words, everyone."
The ancestor of the Tian family said, and the Emperor-level experts around them also spoke up. They hadn't participated in the battle, but regardless of their reasons, they couldn't accept such disdain.
"Nonsense!! You have the nerve to say that? You old geezers are not even as good as a junior. You didn't show up during the great battle, and now that the beasts have retreated, you see Li brother revealing the Heavenly Tablet and you're all green with envy, right? Just say you want to snatch the Heavenly Tablet, stop finding such damn excuses!"
On Li Xiaotian's side, someone cursed loudly, showing no mercy towards the ancestor of the Tian family and the others.
"Why so much nonsense? Liu Neng, we are protecting Li Xiaotian today. If you are not convinced, then let's fight!" Jian Lin said, his long sword humming. He then continued.
"Let's see how many Emperor-levels die today!"
"Indeed, fight!" everyone roared.
Li Xiaotian also surged with energy, his gaze fixed on the ancestor of the Tian family, ready to strike at any moment.
Liu Neng's expression was grim. He looked at the people around him. Many, although angry, showed signs of fear in their eyes.
In such a situation, if a fight broke out, there wouldn't be many among them with the will to fight.
Moreover, offending Jian Ge and Daoism just to kill Li Xiaotian was simply not worth it.
Liu Neng was conflicted. He had thought it would be easy to kill Li Xiaotian, but he hadn't expected Jian Lin and the others to be so determined to protect him. This put him in a difficult position.
"Weren't you going to kill me? What, not anymore?"
Li Xiaotian's tone was mocking, his eyes filled with disdain. He then continued to speak.
"If you kill me, the Heavenly Tablet will be yours. Do you know why I exposed the Heavenly Tablet? From today onwards, everyone in the capital can comprehend the Heavenly Tablet and cultivate. It is open to all!"
"But! You guys are out! If you dare to come and comprehend it, I will dare to kill you!"
After Li Xiaotian finished speaking, Liu Neng and the others were both shocked and enraged. They were shocked that Li Xiaotian was willing to share the Heavenly Tablet instead of hoarding it all for himself, and enraged that they could only watch from the sidelines, with no share in it.
"Heh heh, originally, some people might have had a chance to comprehend the Heavenly Tablet, but now, that chance is gone."
Jian Lin smiled. Li Xiaotian was willing to share the Heavenly Tablet. With the strength of Emperor-levels like Liu Neng, if they disguised themselves, they might have been able to sneak into the capital to comprehend it.
But now, since Li Xiaotian had already stated it openly, he certainly wouldn't let Liu Neng and the others approach the Heavenly Tablet.
Let alone Li Xiaotian himself, even these people would likely guard against Liu Neng and the others getting close.
"You!!!" Liu Neng's face immediately turned red. The people around him had a flicker of regret in their eyes.
The Heavenly Tablet! A Heavenly Tablet that could help them break through. They had a chance to access it, but now, it was gone!
"Li Xiaotian, we have no enmity with you. We were unaware that Tiemu provoked you earlier. As long as you allow us to comprehend the Heavenly Tablet, we are willing to pay any price!"
Someone became anxious and shouted. Comprehending the Heavenly Tablet was an opportunity for breakthrough. Thinking about how terrifyingly Li Xiaotian's strength had improved in just half a year, it made them eager, even willing to offend the Desolate Hall behind Liu Neng, just to exchange for a chance to comprehend the Heavenly Tablet.
"Indeed, Li Xiaotian. As long as you allow us to comprehend the Heavenly Tablet, we will help during the next beast tide!"
Someone added. They didn't want to miss this opportunity.
Forcing to snatch the Heavenly Tablet seemed unlikely now. Since Li Xiaotian was willing to share it, why would they still snatch it? Moreover, even if they got their hands on it, they might not be able to keep it alive.
On Liu Neng's side, almost half of them spoke, wanting to exchange with Li Xiaotian for a chance to comprehend the Heavenly Tablet.
"You!!!" Liu Neng's anger intensified. He hadn't expected that the alliance he had painstakingly formed would be instantly dismantled by Li Xiaotian.
"Everyone, don't fall for Li Xiaotian's trap. When three Emperor-levels from our Desolate Hall tried to snatch the Heavenly Tablet back then, it was due to Li Xiaotian's sweet talk that two of the three Emperor-levels perished, and only I escaped!"
Liu Neng roared, recalling how he and Elder Qi had joined forces to snatch the Heavenly Tablet. He had thought it would be an easy task, but in the end, all three of them almost perished.
"Everyone, do you believe what Li Xiaotian says? He's just trying to sow discord among us. I don't need to tell you how precious the Heavenly Tablet is. He's willing to share it with others? Heh heh."
The ancestor of the Tian family sneered, not believing Li Xiaotian's words. Of course, he also didn't want to see Li Xiaotian's power grow, as this would be very disadvantageous to his Tian family.