In the Li family's grand hall, Li Weihai was furious, cursing loudly. He harbored immense hatred and anger.
Although he had long suspected that Li Xiaotian's true identity was his grandson, Li Tian, who was presumed dead, hearing Li Xiaotian admit it only fueled his rage and resentment.
He, Li Weihai, was the steward of the Li family, the very heaven of the Li family. While the death of his son, Li Zhen, was intentional on his part, that matter was in the past. Yet, Li Xiaotian, knowing his identity and knowing that Li Weihai was his elder, had forced him to kneel at the War God Banquet. This was utter disrespect to one's ancestors and a grave betrayal!
"Scoundrel! Unworthy descendant! How could my Li family have such a bastard! He, Li Xiaotian, has disgraced the bloodline of my Li family!!"
Li Weihai's expression was contorted, his breathing heavy, his eyes blazing with fury.
"What does Li Xiaotian want? To avenge his parents, or to force our Li family to acknowledge his identity?"
"Just a bastard who was lucky enough to survive, what does he think he can do?"
All the Li family members in the hall remained silent, not a sound uttered.
"Li Tian! Li Xiaotian! Hahaha, let's see what he intends to do tomorrow. He even threatened to destroy our Li family, does he dare!!" Li Weihai's eyes widened, his face filled with madness.
"Father, how shall we deal with Li Xiaotian tomorrow?" Li Bing asked cautiously.
"Hmph! Tomorrow, we'll see if Li Xiaotian can sincerely admit his mistakes! If not, the plan remains unchanged! He has already died once, what's the harm in dying again?"
Li Weihai said coldly. Although his heart was filled with anger, his initial intentions had shifted slightly.
If Li Xiaotian sincerely admitted his guilt tomorrow, he wouldn't mind sparing him and even magnanimously acknowledging Li Xiaotian's identity as a member of the Li family.
After all, Li Xiaotian was a War God, and his background was not simple. If the other party was willing to join the Li family obediently and obey him, then as an elder, he would naturally provide the care of an elder.
Simultaneously, the capital was abuzz with discussions. As the news spread further, more and more people began to talk.
Gradually, everyone understood the full story and Li Xiaotian's true identity as Li Tian, the son of the Li family patriarch, who was thought to be dead!
"No wonder Li Xiaotian attacked Li Chaoyue so fiercely back then and threatened to destroy the Li family. So he's back for revenge!" a head of a noble family remarked, piecing everything together.
"Becoming a War God in ten years, Li Xiaotian's growth is astonishing, but revenge will be difficult!"
"Perhaps Li Xiaotian never intended revenge from the start. After all, it's the Li family. His constant opposition to the Li family might have been to demonstrate his current capabilities and then return to the family."
"Let's not speculate rashly. We'll see how things unfold tomorrow. Will Li Xiaotian be accepted back into the family and acknowledged by the Li family, or will Li Xiaotian's sole intent be revenge, leading to his powerful elimination by the Li family tomorrow? We can witness it firsthand."
"I think if Li Xiaotian wants to return to the family, the Li family should accept him. After all, he is a War God, and the Li family, as a top-tier aristocratic family, has a broad mind."
"Heh, you must understand, at the War God Banquet that day, Li Xiaotian forced the Li family members to kneel and admit their mistakes. Remember, the Li family elder is Li Xiaotian's own grandfather. Do you think the Li family elder can swallow this insult?"
"Let's just wait and watch the show tomorrow. We still don't understand the meaning behind the tombstone Li Xiaotian prepared. If he wanted to return to the family, he shouldn't have prepared a tombstone. This action can only provoke the Li family."
The major families of the capital were in heated discussion, each with their own opinions. The truth of Li Xiaotian being a member of the Li family indeed shocked many.
For a moment, the anticipation for the events about to unfold at the Li family on East Mountain intensified among the capital's prominent families. Many wished for an invitation to the Li family, so they could witness everything firsthand.
But unfortunately, as a top-tier aristocratic family, the Li family would only invite families of considerable strength. Ordinary families did not qualify for an invitation from the Li family.
The Li family made no move to address this matter, as there was only one day left, and they were not in a hurry.
The Li family had made all the necessary arrangements today. Even before nightfall, East Mountain was brilliantly lit, like a shining star, attracting attention.
As night deepened, this was destined to be a sleepless night for many in the capital.
Li Xiaotian, with his mysterious identity, a young War God strongly supported by Li Shanhai, and the Li family, one of the three top-tier aristocratic families with a thousand years of inheritance in the Great Qin Empire.
What sparks would erupt between the two tomorrow?
A day passed in the blink of an eye. On this day, Li Xiaotian, clad in white mourning attire, slowly emerged from the Dragon Palace Hotel.
The tombstone was being transported by a large truck, following Li Xiaotian step by step towards East Mountain.
Almost instantly, the major families of the capital noticed this scene and were secretly shocked.
This was because Li Xiaotian and his entourage were all dressed in mourning clothes, and a tombstone was being towed behind them by a truck.
Everyone understood the meaning of such an action. Li Xiaotian's actions indicated he was going to the Li family for a memorial ceremony?
Seeing this, everyone understood. Li Xiaotian's move clearly signaled his intention to seek revenge.
"This... this is too shocking. Is Li Xiaotian truly planning to avenge his parents? How can he?" a head of a noble family exclaimed in disbelief.
Li Xiaotian's entourage consisted of only a dozen people, including his wife and daughter. Was he really going for revenge like this? This was akin to courting death!
"He's gone mad! Li Xiaotian has definitely gone mad! Even if he wanted revenge, there was no need to make such a grand display! He's going to the Li family like this, he's surely going to die!"
"Dressed in mourning attire to the Li family, is it for revenge, or is it to mourn the Li family? He is provoking the Li family!"
"Something big is definitely going to happen on East Mountain today. Li Xiaotian is a War God. Although he is far from a match for the Li family, the Li family will have to pay a price to kill a War God!"
Li Xiaotian and his group were heading towards East Mountain in a grand procession. The Li family on East Mountain had already received the news, and everyone was enraged, their faces flushed.
"Since he is so eager to die, we shall fulfill his wish!" Li Weihai roared, his heart filled with fury.
At the foot of East Mountain, Tian Jun soldiers stood ready, their eyes coldly fixed on the approaching Li Xiaotian and his entourage.
"Father, Mother, Tian Meng, today I, Li Xiaotian, shall offer the destruction of the Li family as a tribute to you!" Li Xiaotian's voice was cold, devoid of any emotion.
Gradually, Li Xiaotian and his group arrived at the foot of East Mountain, where Tian Jun soldiers were tightly blocking their path up the mountain.
"Li Xiaotian! Destroy that tombstone immediately, and take off those messy clothes you're all wearing, otherwise, I will have you all die at the foot of the mountain!"