Chapter 1342 - 1343: Arrogant
Yet, Bai Bufan’s gaze was fixed on Yao Junlin, his voice continuing unabated: "Today, the Thousand Cities Banquet is held, but I see it holds no meaning anymore. Yesterday, most of the Thousand Cities’ prodigies were defeated by my brothers and me, and for a few remaining, I deem no trial necessary!"
"Such arrogance!" Lu Ming snorted coldly.
"Didn’t you get beaten enough yesterday?" Bai Bufan looked at Lu Ming, giving a playful smile, causing Lu Ming’s expression to turn Tie Qing, saying no more—what could he do, since he was no match for Bai Bufan?
"Li Fei, come back!" Xiao Tianyu spoke blandly to Li Fei on the battle stage, and Li Fei nodded: "Alright!"
With those words, Li Fei stepped forward towards Xiao Tianyu.
Xiao Tianyu’s gaze swept across the lands of the Thousand Cities, at the numerous City Lords, continuing: "Esteemed City Lords, what are your thoughts? Yao Junlin hails from the Luoshen Sect, proclaiming himself unrivaled in the Thousand Cities. Many of you considered pledging fealty earlier, but now, how does my brother’s future compare to Yao Junlin’s?"
Upon hearing this, several City Lords glanced at Xiao Tianyu, revealing a sense of displeasure.
Finally, the City Lord of Zhou City snorted: "Thousand Cities Banquet, with a hundred City Lords present here, who do you think you are to speak, just a mere youngster!"
"He represents my will!" Mo Xuan snorted coldly.
Xiao Tianyu’s words were exactly what Mo Xuan intended, so how could he not have the right to speak here?
The Zhou City Lord scolded Xiao Tianyu, which did not surprise Xiao Tianyu, as he had already formed enmity with Zhou Mian in the Soul Refining Battlefield, not to mention the unresolved grudge.
Would he, as a father, not hold a grudge against Xiao Tianyu?
Other City Lords did not speak further; since Mo Xuan authorized it, Xiao Tianyu had the right to speak here.
Then, Xiao Tianyu continued: "Previously, it was because Yao Junlin cultivated in the Luoshen Sect, claiming to be unmatched in the Thousand Cities. Now the people from Luoshen Sect seem ordinary to me."
"Today, with the Thousand Cities Banquet being held here, the Demon City Lord’s sole purpose is his ambition, which you are all likely aware of. You are all City Lords, ruling your regions, do you truly wish to submit to another?"
Xiao Tianyu’s words were eloquent.
Perhaps if he had spoken these words before, many City Lords would have been repelled, since Yao Junlin had endless prospects, and submission was a matter of time. But now things are different; Li Fei crushed the prodigies of Luoshen Sect.
In other words, Li Fei’s potential seems greater than those from Luoshen Sect.
If Li Fei left the lands of the Thousand Cities, joining a major force for cultivation wouldn’t be a difficult task, right?
Moreover, there’s Xiao Tianyu with an unknown level of talent.
Whoosh~
At this moment, Yao Cang’s gaze shot out a cold and lethal light, revealing his killing intent, clearly aware that Xiao Tianyu’s words shook the hearts of the City Lords. If possible, Yao Cang would undoubtedly kill Xiao Tianyu.
However, he did not have this opportunity.
Before killing Xiao Tianyu, he had to pass the hurdle of Mo Xuan.
"I think Xiao Tianyu’s words hold truth; in the Thousand Cities, each rules their region, from ancient times to the present, none have unified them. If the Demon City Lord wishes to unify, my South Sea City will be the first to object!"
The South Sea City Lord’s voice rang clear: "As for the Thousand Cities Banquet, I see no need to hold it in the future!"
The South Sea City Lord’s stance was simple; without coercion, he had no desire to submit to anyone. It’s no surprise—they’ve long been accustomed to ruling their regions, suddenly commanded to yield is naturally unwelcome.
Now with an opportunity, why would he wish to give it up?
Moreover, Yao Junlin has hopes of reaching the pinnacle of the Thousand Cities, and Li Fei has similar hopes of standing atop the Thousand Cities—ultimately, whose potential is greater remains unknown.
Pledging allegiance to Celestial Demon City undoubtedly offends Ice Sea City, and indirectly, Li Fei, a prodigy with endless potential.
As is known, over the years, Ice Sea City and Celestial Demon City have been like fire and water.
If they intend to kill Li Fei in the cradle, it’s impossible, as Mo Xuan wants to protect someone—even if all City Lords join forces, Mo Xuan can still protect him, leaving only the future for Li Fei’s strong retaliation.
This is a result none of the City Lords wishes to see.
"And what about you?" Just then, Yao Junlin lifted his wine cup toying with it, casting a playful smile, as if he didn’t care at all—yet the more he did so, the less the City Lords dared respond rashly.
That smile contained too much information.
Then, one of the City Lords spoke: "The lands of the Thousand Cities have been divided for millennia, each ruling their city, well water never intruding on river water. Today, the Thousand Cities Banquet is held, and though the Demon City Lord hasn’t explicitly asked us to submit, the intent is clear. Yet unifying the Thousand Cities is very difficult!"
The City Lord’s voice continuously echoed in everyone’s mind, evidently unwilling to submit.
"Dragon City Lord is correct; the rules of the Thousand Cities have never changed. I also refuse to submit because of you!"
"I agree!"
"..."
Once one spoke, many City Lords echoed the sentiment—they’ve been local emperors for a millennium, who would willingly submit to another? The emergence of someone like Li Fei was in fact a chance.
"Aren’t you afraid of disappearing from the Thousand Cities?"
Yao Junlin continued fiddling with his wine cup, speaking lightly, causing a sudden start among many City Lords, a faint apprehension arising in their hearts.
But then Yao Junlin’s voice turned sharp: "Just one Li Fei makes your hearts waver. Laughable indeed. The Celestial Demon City is resolute in governing the Thousand Cities, and those unwilling are enemies of Yao Junlin!"
"As for Ice Sea City, it’s destined to vanish from the Thousand Cities sooner or later. Then, I’ll see what you do!"
It must be said, Yao Junlin’s words were extremely domineering, as these people showed dissent, he intended to suppress them strongly.
"Whether it’s Ice Sea City that disappears or Celestial Demon City, perhaps you speak too soon!" Xiao Tianyu’s gaze fixed firmly on Yao Junlin, razor-sharp, and Yao Junlin dismissed it with a laugh: "Believing oneself talented grants the right to challenge? In fact, just a joke, for the monstrous ones in Luoshen Sect are numerous. Beating one of my junior brothers and claiming peerless talent?"
"Without the Divine Separation, I can flatten Luoshen Sect!" Xiao Tianyu’s voice was indifferent: "Thus, to me, the talents of Luoshen Sect are all the same!"
Arrogant.
It must be said, Xiao Tianyu’s words were extremely arrogant. He was merely Divine Level Eightth Layer, yet claiming, without the Divine Separation, he could level Luoshen Sect—regardless of how superior their talent, in Xiao Tianyu’s eyes, they were all the same.
That was a tremendously powerful Sect with thousands of years of foundation, few in the Central Region of Yanzhou dared utter such words.
Yet, here was Xiao Tianyu.
Arrogant.
Not the usual arrogance.
Bai Bufan gave a thumbs up, looking at Xiao Tianyu with a face full of admiration.
Once, Bai Bufan believed he was arrogant enough, but now realized compared to Xiao Tianyu, he was nothing.
"That bastard!" Mo Qingluan’s beautiful eyes flickered with astonishment.
Though she knew Xiao Tianyu had thirty-six Residual Spirits, unmatched in the world, yet with Divine Level Eighth Layer, intending to sweep through a sect of strong same-generation prodigies was still very arrogant.