His plan to kill Yu Lumin was repeatedly thwarted, finally causing the performer a trace of annoyance.
He stared at the uninvited guest before him with ill intent, and said coldly:
"Mr. Yan, for the sake of our past acquaintance, I can spare your life today, as long as you—get out of the way."
Only then did Yan Shouyi recognize Li Genmiao, realizing it was the Zhu Feifeng he knew, and was greatly shocked.
After the shock, only anger remained in Yan Shouyi's eyes.
"You disguised yourself as a young Daoist from Longhu Mountain, using the alias Zhu Feifeng, and went undercover for so long, all for today?!" Yan Shouyi questioned.
He believed his judgment of people had always been accurate, but this time he had been mistaken.
Li Genmiao said sinisterly, "If I hadn't gone undercover at Longhu Mountain, how would I have discovered the Old Celestial Master's many secrets? Yan Shouyi, I'm still holding back from killing you now, don't think I really won't kill you!"
"Just you try!"
Yan Shouyi held his sword defensively in front of Yu Lumin, saying coldly, "Look back, and see if it's you who dies or me!"
Li Genmiao's expression darkened, and he looked back to see many figures standing in the heavy rain outside the Celestial Master Hall.
There was Yan Chou, the successor of Lu Ban, the miraculous monk Miaoji, and the dog Daoist.
There were Zhang Shanli and Zhang Shantong from Longhu Mountain, along with a host of elites. Big Wind Novel Network.
And Yan Shouyi's companions, including Lin Zhitong, Old Jin, and others who arrived later!
Zhang Shanli shouted, "Li Genmiao, you have brought chaos to Longhu, caused the death of the Old Celestial Master, your sins are grave, and you must be executed immediately!!!"
Li Genmiao ignored Zhang Shanli and instead said to Yan Chou with a grim face:
"Yan Chou, I didn't expect you to be on Longhu Mountain too!"
Yan Chou took a step forward and said coldly, "Li Genmiao, I've been looking for you for quite some time."
"So many people have come!" Li Genmiao sighed, "But fortunately, I haven't come alone!—No need to hide anymore, come out!"
The sound of nightingales echoed through the forest, and in the next second, countless figures burst through the windows!
Some stood behind Li Genmiao, some squatted in corners, and some even hung upside down from the beams—by all accounts, these guys didn't look like normal people!
They were all masters of the new Xuanshan Sect that Li Genmiao had recruited!
"Are these the remaining Twenty-Eight Constellations?" Yan Shouyi sensed trouble.
Although their side was not weak, Li Genmiao had brought a large number of people. If a fight truly broke out, they might not gain the upper hand.
Li Genmiao snapped his fingers and smiled at Yan Chou, "Yan Chou, we are considered rivals. It's a pity you disappeared for ten years. Now, Xuanshan belongs to Li, not Yan."
"My goodness, what should we do now!" Long Feicheng whispered, "Godfather, why don't we make peace with Li Genmiao?"
The dog Daoist impatiently flicked Long Feicheng's forehead, "You brat, what nonsense are you spouting?"
"Cough, cough, I was wrong, I shouldn't have boosted the enemy's morale and undermined our own..." Long Feicheng said, holding his forehead.
Zhang Shanli's expression was extremely displeased. He estimated the strength of both sides and found the outcome to be very unfavorable to them.
One of Li Genmiao's subordinates taunted, "Tsk, tsk, tsk, is this the renowned successor of Lu Ban, Yan Chou, from back then? I don't see anything special. No wonder the old Xuanshan Sect disbanded!"
"Boss, just give the order, and we'll kill them all!"
"Yan Chou should have the Lu Ban Shu, right? If we snatch his Lu Ban Shu... hahaha!"
These demons spouted arrogant words, enraging Zhang Shanli and the others.
Then, Yan Chou suddenly raised his hand and said lightly, "Although I, Yan Chou, have retired from the martial world for ten years, fortunately, I still have some connections. My brothers and sisters from back then were all loyal and righteous people, so I brought some people with me this time."
"Everyone, come out!"
Hearing Yan Chou's words, Yan Shouyi's heart stirred with excitement.
He recalled that in the past, on Feifeng Mountain in Rongcheng, his father had led many uncles and aunts to support him.
Could it be that they had come today too?!
As expected, more dark figures walked into the Celestial Master Hall, braving the heavy rain!
This included San Long, Lai Litou, and others!
Unlike the group of demons behind Li Genmiao, the people Yan Chou brought were all righteous and exuded an imposing aura!
In contrast, Li Genmiao's imposing presence immediately waned!
Zhang Shanli clutched his head, suddenly overwhelmed by a severe headache.
When did so many outsiders infiltrate Longhu Mountain???
And he, the head of the disciplinary hall, hadn't noticed anything!
What do you people take Longhu Mountain for?!
However, fortunately, the initially disadvantaged situation was reversed by the people Yan Chou brought, and it was no longer the time for Zhang Shanli to dwell on these matters.
"Well, are you still going to fight?!" the dog Daoist smiled at Li Genmiao.
Li Genmiao's expression gradually turned grim.
Despite his meticulous planning, he had still failed to control the situation.
From the moment Yan Chou's people appeared, Li Genmiao knew that his plan for today was doomed to fail.
He hadn't expected that after so many years, Yan Chou could still rally such strong support.
He had been dormant for ten years, yet he could easily return to his former status!
While he had strived for ten years, he was still no match for Yan Chou's past glory...
At least... Kang Jinlong should have succeeded, right?
Li Genmiao harbored a sliver of hope, but soon he noticed a familiar figure standing among the crowd.
That person was looking at him with a complex gaze!
Li Genmiao's face turned ashen, and he sighed heavily.
"It seems today's plan has failed."
Li Genmiao turned around and said to the people he had brought, "Let's withdraw."
"You're leaving just like that?!" Zhang Shanli shouted.
Li Genmiao turned back and asked, "Although I may not be your match, if we fight, you will inevitably lose some people. I don't mind fighting, it all depends on whether you are willing to sacrifice yourselves."
As cultivators, their duty was to slay demons and protect the righteous law. How could they be hesitant out of fear for their lives!?
Zhang Shanli was about to attack immediately.
But Yan Chou stopped him, "Hall Master Shanli, let them go."
"Why?!"
"Tonight's battle has severely weakened the Daoist sect, especially Longhu Mountain. If more people are lost, Longhu Mountain's position will be compromised, and internal strife within the Daoist sect will play into Li Genmiao's hands."
Zhang Shanli hesitated and ultimately suppressed his impulse.
Yan Chou was right. Li Genmiao had already thrown Longhu Mountain into chaos once. If it continued, the Daoist sect itself would be thrown into disarray.
"Yan Chou, you really have foresight!"
Li Genmiao stretched languidly and said lightly, "I'm tired, I'm not playing anymore. See you next time."
"Oh, right, I, Li Genmiao, have taken note of all your actions today. I've been thinking carefully, and to achieve great things, it seems I must first clear the obstacles. Therefore—"
"Yan Chou, Yan Shouyi, all you Yan family members, wait. I will come back for you soon."
Yan Shouyi said coldly, "You don't need to come looking for us, we will find you ourselves."
"Very well, that saves a lot of trouble! I, Li Genmiao, await your esteemed arrival!"
Li Genmiao waved his hand, and his men dutifully followed. The group swaggered away from the back door of the Celestial Master Hall!
This was undoubtedly the most humiliating night since the founding of Longhu Mountain!
After Li Genmiao and his group left, Zhang Shanli looked at the body of the Old Celestial Master on the ground.
His legs involuntarily buckled, and he knelt on the ground.
The other disciples of Longhu Mountain also knelt down, and a mournful atmosphere permeated the Celestial Master Hall.
"Old Celestial Master..." everyone wept.
Yu Lumin was in a very bad state. After Li Genmiao left, his taut nerves finally relaxed, and he slumped to the ground, utterly drained.
Yu Lumin still felt immense pain, but this time, he shed no more tears.
He had lost his support, and from now on, he would have to carry the banner of Longhu Mountain.
If he showed any sign of weakness at this moment, he would be letting down the Old Celestial Master's earnest efforts.
So he gritted his teeth and said coldly, "Yan Shouyi, can you let me have Li Genmiao's life?"
Yan Shouyi looked at Yu Lumin and nodded gently.