Wenren Lurui’s wits returned after a short stupor. She nodded: “The twenty-eight countries on this continent are under the jurisdiction of the Crouching Dragon Cliff, including small factions like our two clans and Soaring Hawk.”

　　“Twenty-eight countries? Looks like the cliff’s power is growing.” Li Qiye smiled and said.

　　Lurui nodded: “Ever since the Sky Dragon King took over the cliff, it continued to grow. Recently, after the king came out from isolated cultivation, she shocked the entire Mortal Emperor World with her unfathomable power. Many great powers in the Grand Sea were convinced by her and became friends with the cliff.” [1]

　　“Sky Dragon King? Who is that?” Li Qiye found this surprising.

　　Lurui gave him a strange stare because not just in the Crouching Dragon Continent but all of the Grand Sea has heard of the Sky Dragon King. Someone who hasn’t heard of her must have been a complete rookie.

　　“The Sky Dragon King is the current sect master of the cliff. Her name is Wolong Xuan.” Lurui eventually replied. [2]

　　“Wolong Xuan.” Li Qiye smiled and said: “Sky Dragon King, a dragon presiding over the sky; quite a domineering t.i.tle.”

　　“The dragon king’s prestige is considerable. Some say that she is the strongest in the cliff so of course, her t.i.tle is domineering. In the contemporary, she and the Heaven Suppression G.o.ddess of the citadel are known as the two supreme geniuses of the Grand Sea. Everyone says that she is qualified to compete for the Heaven’s Will.”

　　Lurui said with a longing expression. She once desired to be someone like the Sky Dragon King or the Heaven Suppression G.o.ddess, able to walk freely in this world. If she had such power, her fate wouldn’t have been at the mercy of others.

　　Unfortunately, she could only think about it. Though the Wenren Clan was a mighty power compared to ordinary citizens and cultivators in Renowned, they were only a tiny sect compared to a behemoth like the Crouching Dragon Cliff.

　　Moreover, Lurui’s const.i.tution wasn’t bad but it was no match for real geniuses. Because of this, she knew that she would never become a character like the dragon king. A dream it shall remain.

　　“The Heaven’s Will, huh?” Li Qiye only chuckled.

　　Lurui eventually returned from her yearning and said solemnly: “Young n.o.ble Li, run now. This is all I can do.”

　　“No rush.” Li Qiye said flatly: “On the contrary, I don’t have anything to do right now so I can join in on the fun. I’m the type who becomes a bit agitated when there’s nothing to do.”

　　Lurui couldn’t convince him any further. In the end, she looked at him and wondered what was his plan for joining the fray. She eventually sighed and left with Huaiyu.

　　The Heaven Suppression City wasn’t far from him. At this moment, he was wondering if that city was ready to meet its fate. However, this prompted him to think even more carefully about whether he was ready to ma.s.sacre the place.

　　Of course, he knew that Gu Zun would never give up and would never leave the city or stop coveting the treasury!

　　“Lil Blackie, though you have promised someone before, I won’t show mercy this time. If Gu Zun tries to stop me, I’ll kill him mercilessly as usual. Don’t blame me for not being considerate. The city is also the culmination of your effort and mine as well, but if it tries to stop me too, it will turn into ashes. I won’t mind ma.s.sacring them all!”

　　His leisure eyes gazed towards the far distance and became quite profound and emotionless. Anyone would p.i.s.s in their pants after seeing this glare.

　　“In this lifetime, I shall not yield for anyone and will never allow them to cross my bottom lines. Lil Blackie, you need to pray for the fool to wise up. I have spared him once already, this was already merciful beyond my own creed.”

　　He could enter the city now if he wanted to. However, he was still hesitating on whether he was mentally prepared to kill them all.

　　Of course, ma.s.sacring was trivial to Li Qiye. The act itself wouldn’t be difficult at all. However, the dragon king spent too much effort on this city. This was someone who had absolute loyalty and paid too much for him. This was the reason for his hesitation. Otherwise, he would have already taken charge of the city.

　　***

　　In the afternoon, just like Lurui has said, Wenren Jians.h.i.+ came again with two experts behind him this time.

　　“Brother Li, father wishes to see you.” He was still very polite towards Li Qiye.

　　“Well, as the saying goes, even an ugly daughter-in-law will have to meet her in-laws eventually. I should also see my father-in-law.” He chuckled at his own joke.