Qin Huang's expression was grim, but he was helpless. When he had notified Li Xiaotian to leave, he knew he wouldn't have an easy time.
"Greetings, esteemed seniors!" Qin Lord spoke, neither flustered nor panicked.
"Qin Lord, where is Li Xiaotian? Don't tell me you don't know. I'll give you only one chance to answer. Otherwise, all these people die!"
The Tian Family Patriarch said coldly, reaching out with his other hand towards the Qin Palace. Hundreds of people were dragged out.
They were all Qin Palace guards, servants, and others who managed the Qin Palace and protected the Qin Lord.
But at this moment, they were all grabbed out like ants by the Tian Family Patriarch. A massive palm hovered above their heads, ready to descend at any moment.
The methods of Emperor-level powerhouses were already beyond imagination. The stronger they were, the more inconceivable their techniques became. Heaven-level experts could tear space and travel ten thousand miles in an instant, all with casual ease.
The other Emperor-level powerhouses present did not intervene in the Tian Family Patriarch's actions, their expressions indifferent.
Qin Lord's face immediately changed drastically. A flash of anger shot through his eyes, and he gritted his teeth, glaring at the Tian Family Patriarch.
"Senior Tian Family, it is true that my Great Qin and the Dragon King Hall are allies, but Li Xiaotian has escaped. It concerns his own life and that of the Dragon King Hall. Why would he tell me his whereabouts? Senior, you are making things difficult for me."
"Hmm?" The Tian Family Patriarch's face immediately darkened upon hearing this. A fierce glint appeared in his eyes.
"Boom!" A roar erupted, followed by a scream. Half of the Qin Palace guards and servants were instantly killed by him.
"Senior!!!" Qin Lord shouted, his eyes bloodshot. Those people usually stayed with him in the Qin Palace, and he was familiar with each of their faces. Now, half of those familiar faces had simply vanished.
"Senior! I told you, you don't believe me. What more do you want? Do you want me to die?"
Qin Lord's face turned red. He gritted his teeth, took out a hand grenade, pulled the pin, and held it tightly. As soon as he let go, the grenade would explode.
Seeing this, the Tian Family Patriarch's face grew even more somber. He was actually being threatened by an ant. His eyes narrowed, his killing intent palpable.
"Tian Min, Qin Lord cannot die. Let him go!"
An Emperor-level powerhouse spoke, his brow furrowed. At their level of strength, they could tell whether Qin Lord was telling the truth or lying with a single glance.
"Hmph!" The Tian Family Patriarch let out a cold snort. Of course, he wouldn't kill Qin Lord. He had simply killed some people to vent his frustration earlier.
"Qin Lord, from now on, stay obediently in the Qin Palace. It's too dangerous outside. I'm doing this to teach you a lesson!"
The Tian Family Patriarch released Qin Lord and said with a cold snort.
Qin Lord's face was pale, filled with grief and indignation, but he could only endure it. He quickly ran to the people of the Qin Palace and stayed with them.
"Everyone, Li Xiaotian and his group are numerous. Aside from him, the rest are all ants. They definitely won't have gone far!"
The Tian Family Patriarch spoke, his gaze scanning the surroundings of the capital.
"Patriarch Tian Family, don't forget that human technology is very advanced in this era. Li Xiaotian and his group might not be escaping on foot. They could be traveling by plane or car."
Someone reminded them. Humans in this era were too weak, but their various inventions surprised them greatly, especially their vehicles. The fastest ones were already catching up to the flight speed of Emperor-level experts.
"Go investigate. They can't escape!" someone ordered.
The numerous Emperor-level experts in the sky all moved. Each of them wanted to be the first to find Li Xiaotian. Whoever found him first meant they would obtain the Heavenly Tablet.
At this time, Li Xiaotian and his group were still making their way through the forest. Here, ancient trees covered the sky, and the peaks were incredibly vast. Even if an Emperor-level powerhouse flew overhead, they might not be able to discover them.
However, Li Xiaotian did not lower his guard. He himself could sense all sorts of movements within a radius of several hundred meters, let alone Emperor-level powerhouses.
As long as the opponent paid a little attention, they could discover them.
At this moment, the Emperor-level powerhouses in the capital had dispersed. Starting from the capital, they moved out in all directions.
However, very few chose the northern forests. It wasn't that they hadn't considered the high probability of Li Xiaotian entering the forests, but they dared not take the risk.
One must know that this forest north of the capital was called the Myriad Beasts Mountain in ancient times, and it contained a very large number of slumbering demonic beasts.
If an Emperor-level powerhouse entered the forest, they would surely alert the Emperor-level demonic beasts within. At that time, they might not find Li Xiaotian and could even perish.
And all of this, the people of Li Xiaotian's era did not know, nor had anyone told them.
The sky gradually approached evening. There was still a night's journey to their final destination.
"Buzz!" Suddenly, a fluctuation came from the sky. Li Xiaotian's heart immediately tensed, and he signaled everyone to remain still.
An Emperor-level powerhouse was passing overhead!
A few breaths later, the fluctuation subsided, and Li Xiaotian breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed the Emperor-level experts had begun searching for him.
"Continue forward!" Li Xiaotian said softly, feeling even more urgent.
Suddenly, Li Xiaotian's heart jolted. An icy chill swept from the forest.
Li Xiaotian immediately let out a low roar and dodged rapidly.
"Bang!" A huge pit instantly appeared behind him, and the towering ancient trees beside him also fell with a crash.
"I've been discovered!" Li Xiaotian sighed inwardly, his gaze becoming resolute as he looked towards the sky.
At this moment, two powerhouses exuding terrifying auras slowly descended.
"As expected of someone who can kill Emperor-level experts, your reaction is so fast. Li Xiaotian, hand over the Heavenly Tablet, and we can let you leave!"
The two Emperor-level experts were dressed in ancient robes. One had long, flowing hair, and the other wore a hairpin. Both appeared very aged.
"Are you talking about this?" Li Xiaotian asked cautiously, taking out the stone tablet.
Upon seeing the stone tablet in Li Xiaotian's hand, a flicker of excitement flashed in the eyes of the two.
"Yes, that's it. Hand it over to us!"
The long-haired elder said urgently, his eyes blazing with desire.
"Which faction are you from? I can give you the Heavenly Tablet, but your faction must destroy the Tian Family for me!"
Li Xiaotian spoke. The Heavenly Tablet was under his control. If he refused, they couldn't force it from him.
"We are from the Desolate Hall. During the ancient Desolate period, our Desolate Hall was a dominant power. The Tian Family you speak of is merely a junior before the Desolate Hall!"
The long-haired elder said with a look of arrogance. Although their era was not far from that of the Tian Family Patriarch, their faction possessed extremely profound heritage.
If these top overlords had not gone into hibernation earlier, the descendants like the Tian Family would never have had the chance to rise.
"Li Xiaotian, as long as you hand over the Heavenly Tablet, we can agree to your conditions. Not only will we destroy the Tian Family, but we will also protect you!"
The long-haired elder said, but he was sneering inwardly. As long as he obtained the Heavenly Tablet, he would immediately kill Li Xiaotian and his group. Only in this way could they take the Heavenly Tablet back without anyone noticing.