If the members of the Western Constellations Palace could be ordered around by just anyone, that would be disastrous!
Lie Huan quickly turned to Qing Feng. The only reason Lie Huan's words were effective earlier was because the Western Constellations Palace's Minister of the Right, Qing Feng, had nodded his head. Only then would the six of them obey his orders.
At this moment, Qing Feng was standing there motionlessly like a clay Buddha. Lie Huan immediately sensed that something was amiss.
Just as he was about to ask, Qing Feng calmly said, "Brother Lie, I think you should reconsider. Do you really think a mere pawn will be enough to settle this matter? Is Lie Huan's Supreme Fire Palace so worthless that it can be dismissed so easily? "
The moment he said this, Ji Meimei and the others were immediately bewildered. This Minister of the Right's strength was in no way inferior to the nine Supreme Yao Lords. Back in the day, he was someone who killed without batting an eyelid. When he fought alongside Fu Qing against the Six Sages, he had killed countless powerful cultivators. For him to suddenly speak like this made everyone a little nervous.
Lie Huan furrowed his brows. Just as he was about to ask what he meant, he suddenly heard an old voice say, "Lie Huan, give that young man a chance!"
Lie Huan was taken aback, but he immediately understood. No wonder he couldn't command them anymore. It was because of Fu Qing's interference. He then transmitted his voice over, "Milord, do you know that Yan Beihong?"
"It was a coincidence. We only met once, so it's not like we know each other. Give him a chance!"
"Milord, it's very likely that he was the one who destroyed my Supreme Fire Palace. Not to mention the twelve Fire Spirits I've been preparing for over twenty thousand years. Lie Huan cannot take this lying down!"
"Qing Feng has already made it very clear. Do you think killing a nameless pawn will make you take this lying down?"
"Milord has only met him once. In other words, there is no friendship between the two of you! Since Milord wants Lie Huan to let him go, Lie Huan would not dare to disobey. However, Lie Huan wants an explanation. Otherwise, Lie Huan will not accept it! "
"Then I'll give you a reason! Based on the fact that that young man wanted to steal Mu Fanjun's disciple and make her his woman. Based on the fact that he said he would turn the Realm Beyond Heaven upside down in front of Mu Fanjun's disciple! Aren't these two reasons enough? Now that the world is under the control of the Six Sages, how many people would dare to say such things? It's been a long time since I've heard such venting words. You're just a mere Supreme Fire Palace. How can you compare to the humiliation we've suffered all these years? If it weren't for the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade, would your Supreme Fire Palace have been destroyed? The main culprit was not that nobody. You, Lie Huan, can't even show off your might by killing a nobody. "
Lie Huan was rather surprised. "A small fry who participated in the Subjugation Crusade actually dares to say that he's going to turn the Realm Beyond Heaven upside down in front of Mu Fanjun's disciple?"
The old voice sighed: "There are many people in the world who boast shamelessly. If it's just a few arrogant words, it's not worth mentioning, and it's not worth me saying anything. What does his life or death have to do with me? When I found out that it was him who went to the Supreme Fire Palace, I suddenly felt like giving that young man a chance! "
"Why?"
"I met that young man once before. When I touched his hand, I immediately knew that he only had a Blue Lotus First Grade cultivation. With such an insignificant cultivation, he doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, and yet he dares to boast shamelessly. Thereupon, he meted out a light punishment. Now, however, I want to ask you this. Is your Supreme Fire Palace a place where insignificant cultivators like him can casually enter? "
Lie Huan pondered for a moment, then vaguely understood something. He replied, "Of course not!"
"Since he's somewhat capable, then that's not boasting shamelessly. Rather, it's confidence. Since this young man is so confident, why not wait and see and give him a chance? A nobody like him makes no difference to you, Lie Huan. Whether you kill him or not won't affect you in the slightest. Even if you kill him, it won't help you restore the Supreme Fire Palace to its original state. Since I've met him once, I'll give him a chance! If he still hasn't broken through to the Red Lotus realm in three hundred years, and you still hold a grudge against him, then I'll have him come to the Sea of Constellations Subjugation Crusade three hundred years later. You can do whatever you want with him. I still have some face to spare. "
"I'm afraid it's not very possible for him to break through from the Blue Lotus First Grade to the Red Lotus realm in three hundred years!"
"Is that important? What's important is whether you still hold a grudge against him! That's all I have to say. Do you want to kill him, or do you want to give him a chance? You decide for yourself. "The old voice gradually faded away.
Everyone stared at the silent Lie Huan with a frown on his face, thinking that he was still mulling over Qing Feng's words.
Fu Qing had already put it this way. How could Lie Huan not give him face? Did he even need to decide for himself?
However, he couldn't let go of his anger. He swept his gaze across Bai Ziliang, Kong Zhi, and the others, and said viciously, "Brother Qing is right. How can a mere nobody like him be a threat to my Supreme Fire Palace?! That Yan Beihong had no choice but to flee into that place. The truly despicable ones are those people who look down on me just because they have some background. Those are the real culprits behind the destruction of my Supreme Fire Palace! "
Standing with his hands behind his back, Qing Feng lowered his eyes slightly. He had already guessed what was going on, but his face remained expressionless as if it had nothing to do with him.
'What does he mean? ' Ba Jie, who had been peacefully clasping his hands together, suddenly widened his eyes. His eyeballs nearly popped out of their sockets. He immediately lost his composure. 'Could it be that I failed to trick that Yan Beihong, but ended up getting myself into trouble instead?'
Ji Meimei and her son's expressions immediately changed as they stared at Lie Huan anxiously.
Yun Guang and the others were curious as well, wanting to know what Lie Huan was up to.
Lie Huan pointed at Bai Ziliang and the others, then at Kong Zhi and the others, and said, "I can let that Yan Beihong go. However, I won't be able to vent my anger if I don't kill all of you who rely on your power. Men, execute them!"
If there was no reason, he wouldn't have dared to touch the Six Sages. Now that he was in the right, he wouldn't hold back!
Qing Feng, or perhaps Fu Qing, who was hiding behind him, had the same thought as well. Hence, Qing Feng nodded slightly.
As soon as he nodded, the six men beside him immediately made their moves. Ji Meimei hurriedly shielded her son and shouted, "Big Brother Lie, Emissary Qing!"
"Amitabha!"
Weng! The air rippled as if it had a physical form. Grandmaster Qi Jie, with his palms together, suddenly appeared in the middle of the group. A nine-petaled purple lotus appeared on his forehead, and his entire being exuded a dignified, solemn, and benevolent aura. The six Red Lotus cultivators from the Western Constellations Palace were all frozen in midair by a powerful transcendence energy.
With his hands behind his back, Qing Feng abruptly opened his eyes. A cold glint flashed across his eyes as a Second Grade Golden Lotus appeared on his forehead. Then, as if he had teleported, he vanished.
A blue silhouette abruptly appeared in front of Grandmaster Qi Jie. Qing Feng appeared with one hand behind his back and two fingers on the other like a sword. He easily pierced through the near-tangible transcendence energy and pointed straight at Grandmaster Qi Jie's forehead. His finger was only a finger away from his forehead.
The might of that finger caused Grandmaster Qi Jie's snow-white monk robes with black edges, as well as his white hair and beard, to flutter violently. The skin on his face began to ripple, starting from the spot where his finger was pointing at.
Yun Guang and the others quickly invoked their arts to defend themselves against the powerful transcendence energy. However, they were still pushed far away from the impact.
Meanwhile, Ba Jie and the others were blown away like leaves in the wind. They crashed into the ground a hundred meters away, grimacing in pain.
The six Western Constellations Palace cultivators that had been frozen in place had already broken free and landed on the ground.
"Qi Jie, even though the Western Constellations Palace isn't as grand as the Realm of High Paradise, it's still not a place where just anyone can act as they please. If it were anyone else, they would already be dead. If you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me for being impolite!" Qing Feng pointed at Grandmaster Qi Jie's forehead, implying, 'I've already given you enough face. Back down now!'
Grandmaster Qi Jie smiled bitterly. He originally thought that by bringing out 'Yan Beihong', it would be easier for him to protect himself and prevent too many people from being implicated. Who knew that Lie Huan would suddenly change his mind and still want to target so many people? Indifferently, he said, "If Envoy Qing of the Right can spare the others after killing me, then my death will not be regretted!"
Climbing up from the ground, Ba Jie couldn't help but roll his eyes. 'This old bald donkey is doing this again.'
"Senior Envoy Qing of the Right, you've misunderstood!" Ba Jie shouted, "Let me explain it to you."
'Who does he think he is? 'Qing Feng completely ignored him. However, right at that moment, an aged voice rang out from within the ancient hall, "Qing Feng, do not be disrespectful to Grandmaster Qi Jie. Lie Huan will make the decision himself!"
As soon as he said this, Qing Feng flicked his sleeve and placed the hand he was pointing at behind his back. Then, he returned to his original position and continued to look down expressionlessly, as though nothing had happened.
That fearsome aura instantly vanished as well. Ba Jie heaved a sigh of relief. Even though he was displeased with Qi Jie, he was still his master. More importantly, if his master were to die, he wouldn't necessarily be able to escape either.
"Amitabha!" Grandmaster Qi Jie bowed towards the ancient hall with his palms pressed together in thanks. He then turned to Lie Huan and smiled bitterly. "Will the Supreme Yao King be merciful?"
Lie Huan's expression twitched as he thought, 'Why did I forget about this monk earlier? Why did I have to summon him here as well? Isn't this just asking for trouble? '
"Lie Huan will never forget Grandmaster's kindness back then. Since Grandmaster has spoken, then Lie Huan will give Grandmaster face!" Lie Huan pointed at Bai Ziliang and the others and said, "I will not harm their lives. However, while they can escape death, a small punishment is unavoidable. If you don't wish to die, then behave yourself and come receive your punishment!"
"Supreme Yao King, why do you have to deal with these juniors …"
Grandmaster Qi Jie wanted to plead for mercy, but Lie Huan had already pushed him away and said, "Grandmaster! This matter has nothing to do with you. If this is your personal matter, then it doesn't matter if my Supreme Fire Palace is destroyed. Just treat it as repayment. I've already promised Grandmaster that I will not harm their lives. This is already my bottom line. If Grandmaster insists on pressuring me, then I might go back on my word! "
Then, without giving Grandmaster Qi Jie any chance to say anything else, Lie Huan pointed at Bai Ziliang and bellowed, "Do you think my words are child's play? My patience has its limits!"
"Big Brother Lie, for my sake, please spare my son!" Ji Meimei ran over and squeezed out a smile.
Lie Huan laughed heartily and said, "Ji Meimei, back when I took a liking to you, you treated me with disdain and insisted on following that gigolo. I, Lie Huan, am not a narrow-minded person. Let's not talk about the past. I can see that you're even more charming now than you were back then. If you agree to become my concubine, I will spare your son. How about it? "
Ji Meimei was immediately humiliated. Bai Ziliang suddenly rushed over and roared at Lie Huan, "Do it!"
Before Ji Meimei could react, Lie Huan had already slapped her across the face. He didn't give her any time to think at all. It was clear that Lie Huan's words were just meant to humiliate her and shouldn't be taken seriously.
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