"Hmph, incorrigible! Nangong Yan, I originally intended to give you a chance to mend your ways, but you've gone and treated my words as mere wind. Since that's the case, I won't hold back any longer. As for this Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting, I've already made it clear that it belongs to the main altar, and no one is to claim it for themselves!" Li Wuwei declared.
Upon hearing this, Nangong Yan let out a hollow laugh.
She then proceeded to expose him without mercy, "Great Protector, if I recall correctly, you are the one who calls the shots regarding the main altar's secret treasures, aren't you? Whoever you say can use it, can use it, right?"
As Nangong Yan spoke, she spat disdainfully. She had long seen through the true colors of these old geezers in the Sacred Altar; they were all trash, spewing nothing but nonsense!
Li Wuwei's expression immediately turned grim. He had initially intended to ask these individuals if they were willing to surrender, in which case he might offer them a way out, provided they revealed Su Han's whereabouts. However, seeing Nangong Yan's glib tongue, Li Wuwei no longer felt inclined to offer any chances.
With a chuckle, Li Wuwei said, "Nangong Yan, since that's the case, I understand your stance. You don't need to say anything further. I have already sentenced you to death. As for the rest of you, speak up if you wish to live or die!"
Beside them, Xing Tao completely ignored Li Wuwei, continuing to gnaw on his roast chicken as if savoring his last meal in this life.
Ye Wushuang, on the other hand, maintained an air of defiance. He had already witnessed the Sacred Altar's true nature when his clan was being hunted. Now that he knew some of the inside story, his hatred for these people intensified. He absolutely refused to return with them, only to be turned into a cultivation puppet!
"Hmph, I, Ye Wushuang, have never feared anyone since childhood. If you expect me to beg for mercy now, to beg for a chance to live, then you are mistaken. I, Ye Wushuang, would rather die standing than live kneeling!"
Upon hearing this, everyone present was filled with admiration. It had to be said that Ye Wushuang was truly a phoenix among men. Not only was his talent astonishingly high, but he also possessed an unyielding pride.
If not for Su Han's appearance, he might have been the unparalleled prodigy of the world!
*Clap, clap, clap!*
A round of applause erupted. Li Wuwei said with great appreciation, "Good! Ye Wushuang, you are indeed a man of character. Since that's the case, then I understand. You all have resolved to die. Very good, very good. Since that's the situation, Divine Calculator, you and the others, make your move. My only requirement is that the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting must not be damaged. Everything else is irrelevant!"
With that, Li Wuwei stood firmly in place, preparing to reap the benefits.
After all, his sole purpose for coming here was clear from the start. His gaze had never left the Thousand Miles of Rivers and Mountains painting. As for anything else, he couldn't be bothered.
The Divine Calculator and the others also felt a sense of helplessness. They knew they wouldn't gain any advantage from this effort, but they had no choice. The Great Protector had given the order, and no one dared to disobey.
The Divine Calculator immediately shouted, instructing the Black Mist Commander and the Black Robe to charge towards Nangong Yan and the others.
It had to be said that Nangong Yan and the others' strength had indeed improved by leaps and bounds during this period!
Especially Nangong Yan, Ye Wushuang, and Song Xinran!
The speed of their progress could only be described as terrifying. Song Xinran had not participated in the previous battles. Now, seeing the situation turn unfavorable, she, who had been attending to the wounded in the rear, immediately rushed forward.
"To gang up on the few, you truly have the nerve!"
Song Xinran roared, instantly unleashing a peerless aura. Her voice caused everyone present to pause, thinking another powerful figure had emerged.
However, upon closer inspection, they realized it was merely another junior general under Su Han!
"Damn it, another insignificant minion, and quite a capable one at that. I wonder what kind of magic that kid Su Han used to enlist so many geniuses to serve him, and they're all so good-looking!"
"Great Protector, look, another beautiful young lady. I heard you've been short of maids in your chambers recently. Why not send this one over to fill the gap..."
"That's right, Great Protector. This lass looks like fine jade, truly a young lady from a wealthy family..."
Great Protector Li Wuwei immediately let out a hearty laugh. He didn't have much interest in Nangong Yan in front of him, as he had long since passed the age where he could enjoy women with such fine figures. However, upon seeing the delicate and pure appearance of Song Xinran, Great Protector Li Wuwei's spirits were immediately lifted!
"Heh heh heh, Bai Gu, you truly have a wicked mind. I must say, you really know how to cater to my desires. Those fellows like the Divine Calculator are all brutes; they only know how to charge forward and are ignorant of everything else!"
Li Wuwei said this and happily took a sip of his tea.
Normally, he considered Venerable Bai Gu to be trash. But today, his words had struck a chord with him. He had indeed been short of maids in his chambers, having worked them to death. Now, he urgently needed to replenish them.
The Song Xinran before him was a promising candidate!
The Great Protector immediately signaled, "Bai Gu, go and seize that lass for me. Take her back to your residence, and then quietly send her to my backyard. This matter is between you and me, known only to us and heaven and earth, haha..."
Upon hearing this, Venerable Bai Gu's lips curved into a smile, and he then said, "Then, Great Protector, you must give me a waist token now. Otherwise, when I want to deliver the person to you, it will be troublesome if I can't get in..."
"Indeed, indeed!"
As he spoke, Great Protector Li Wuwei immediately handed a black waist token to Venerable Bai Gu. This waist token was his personal command token, possessing immense authority. With it, one could freely enter and exit the Sacred Altar headquarters, as well as various important departments and the Great Protector's mansion!
At this moment, if it weren't for the enticing nature of Song Xinran, Li Wuwei would never have given such an important waist token to Venerable Bai Gu, as he considered Venerable Bai Gu to be nothing more than a lapdog, unworthy of such a privilege!
"Thank you, Great Protector. With your word, I am reassured! Heh heh..."
He had barely finished speaking when Venerable Bai Gu suddenly struck!
With a *puchi* sound!
Li Wuwei felt a chill run down his back. He had never expected to be attacked here.
"Bai Gu... you!"
Li Wuwei was utterly shocked. He had absolutely no defenses, especially since Bai Gu had just been discussing maids with him. And now, the moment he received the waist token, he had struck him down!