Transcending the Nine Heavens

Ji Mo readily agreed, patting his chest with promises, and left with great confidence. Given Ji Mo’s current cultivation level, there was no way he could compete with Li Xiong Tu, even if he were conscious, let alone in his current state of unconsciousness.

Everyone took their seats in turn, including Chu Yang, Mo Tianji, Tan Tan, Rocky Luo, Gu Duxing, Rui Butong, Mo Qingwu, Chu Le'er, Mo Lei Er, Dong Wushang, Wuzhuo City, Gu Yigu, Young Master Wei, and two elders from the Three Star Holy Clan. Aside from Ao Xieyun and Xie Danqiong, who were arranging matters outside, and Ji Mo, who was going to confront the enemy, all the main characters were gathered here.

“Why did you come so late? Why didn’t you come a bit later, wait until we’ve clashed with the noble families alliance before showing up? Wouldn't that have saved you some trouble?!” Chu Yang frowned and questioned Tan Tan, speaking in an accusatory tone, seeming to take a high-handed stance.

The elder from the Three Star Holy Clan, representing the Moon Clan, was quite displeased with Chu Yang’s attitude and angrily shouted, “How are you speaking? Who are you talking to? Do you know who you’re speaking to? Show some respect!”

Despite their Holy King being quite disordered, it was still a family matter; outsiders should not be disrespectful.

Tan Tan was furious and turned around to shout, “How are you talking? Who are you talking to?! Do you know who you’re speaking to?” As he spoke, he raised his hand to slap the elder!

What business did an outsider have interrupting between us brothers? How lacking in insight could one be? How we speak is our own matter; can you meddle when we curse? You can’t just interject without regard for the situation!

Infinite spittle sprayed onto the elder’s face, leaving him momentarily dumbfounded, like a monk who couldn’t touch the head, completely oblivious to where he had offended the Holy King. Wasn’t he speaking on behalf of the Holy King?!

Gu Yigu, seated beside him, remained impassive. With a crooked smile, he quietly transmitted his voice, “Idiot, this is the senior brother that our Holy King often mentions, none other than Chu Holy King! You blockhead, hurry up and close your mouth! Just listen with your ears, if you dare say another word, watch out for the Holy King turning your face into your bottom!”

“Chu Holy King?!” The elder from the Moon Clan suddenly realized and quickly shut his mouth. He knew well who the legendary Chu Holy King was; had he known, would he have dared to interject?

“Ahem, senior brother, please be magnanimous and let me explain. Actually, we didn’t arrive late; we arrived quite early,” Tan Tan rubbed his nose and said, “We did come, but deliberately waited a bit longer. If it weren’t for you stepping up to confront that old man Xiao, we might have waited even longer…”

Chu Yang frowned and sighed deeply.

He naturally understood the implication in Tan Tan’s words, feeling brotherly affection that he could not ignore.

If it weren’t for him stepping in, the Three Star Holy Clan would definitely have had the position and reason to watch the Li family face utter destruction, then come to reap the benefits. At that point, directly taking over the entire Li family territory would have been the most ideal outcome for the Three Star Holy Clan.

To be honest, Chu Yang also recognized that aside from a very few individuals in the Li family, the others truly weren’t worth saving; but it was precisely those few that made Chu Yang feel a deep sense of regret.

Especially the founding ancestor Li Chunbo, who commanded a heartfelt respect from Chu Yang.

Among the ancestors of the nine great clans, he truly didn’t know if there would be a second person who could give him such feelings; it was indeed a great pity for such a person to die.

Furthermore, the current situation of the Three Star Holy Clan necessitated a solid foundation; if the Li family still retained strength, even if it was just a small part, it would still be impossible for the Three Star Holy Clan to establish themselves on this land.