Saint Li's figure was imposing, and his face seemed shrouded in mist, making it incredibly blurred.
At this moment, the might of an Emperor rumbled around his body, and a vast aura permeated the air, carrying a formidable power capable of shattering the heavens and earth, shaking Vast Expanse.
Saint Li himself was also an Emperor with extraordinary cultivation.
His appearance allowed the hearts of many in the Li Clan to temporarily calm down.
Jun Xiaoyao's gaze also fell upon Saint Li.
After such a long time, this was technically his first meeting with Saint Li.
It had to be said that as the Master of the Heavenly Emperor Pavilion and a major figure within the Li Clan, Saint Li's demeanor was indeed extraordinary, and his prestige was immense.
But... Jun Xiaoyao also stood with his hands behind his back, his expression calm and unruffled.
Their gazes met.
One was a major figure who had long held a high position.
The other was an absolute standout of the younger generation.
Two people of different generations now felt like they were locked in a direct confrontation.
Just at the moment Saint Li appeared, within the army of the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace, the team from the Yuding Merchant Alliance was also present.
Dongfang Aoyue, who was disguised as Yue Nianjun, saw Saint Li.
Her delicate body trembled slightly, unable to be suppressed.
In her eyes, the deeply hidden hatred surged like a sea of blood.
It was a hatred that could not be washed away even by draining all the waters of the four seas.
She knew that the time to end this hatred had arrived.
"You won't let us search; is the Li Clan feeling guilty?" Jun Xiaoyao chuckled.
"Yun Xiao, I have heard your name for a long time, but today is technically our first meeting."
"I know what your purpose is in coming to my Li Clan."
"However, I did not expect you to be so bold as to launch an Immortal War for this."
Saint Li said calmly, his expression cold and flat.
"Heh, I actually don't know what purpose I might have?" Jun Xiaoyao smiled again.
"You want to find her, don't you?"
"If you withdraw your troops now, there is still room for negotiation," Saint Li said flatly.
Unless forced to the brink, even Saint Li was unwilling to go to war with the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
Although he did indeed harbor prejudice and hatred toward the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace in his heart.
After all, it was the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace that had stifled the Li Clan's progress toward ascending to a higher level.
However, Saint Li also had to admit that now, the Li Clan had almost no chance of winning against the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace.
Upon hearing this, Jun Xiaoyao laughed and shook his head.
"Saint Li, I don't know what you are talking about. I only know that your Li Clan may have colluded with Grandmaster Motian and Yumo Palace."
"And my Yun Sheng Imperial Palace, along with a group of other forces, have come to eradicate this scourge."
Jun Xiaoyao naturally could not reveal his true purpose in public.
What he wanted was legitimacy, a justified cause!
"Yun Xiao, do you really have to be this ruthless?"
"If this Immortal War is ignited, even if my Li Clan is destroyed, your Yun Sheng Imperial Palace will also suffer heavy losses."
Saint Li furrowed his brows, not expecting Jun Xiaoyao to be so resolute.
"For the sake of righteousness in the world, and for the peace of the Origin Universe, what does it matter if we suffer some losses?"
"Besides, whether your Li Clan can actually make the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace suffer is another matter entirely," Jun Xiaoyao said.
"Too bullying..."
Hearing Jun Xiaoyao's words, the group of Li Clan Elders were all so angry that their faces turned pale and their teeth chattered.
This was absolute contempt.
As an Ancient Emperor Clan, when had they ever suffered such humiliation?
Some Li Clan Cultivators felt the blood rush to their heads and blurted out, "If you want to fight, then fight! Do you think my Li Clan is afraid of you!"
"Exactly, the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace is being too overbearing!"
A violent uproar erupted within the Li Clan.
On the side of the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace, the many Cultivators and immortal soldiers remained expressionless, but their eyes were filled with cold Battle Intent.
It was like a pack of wolves surrounding a lamb.
Just as the Li Clan was filled with righteous indignation, suddenly, Saint Li raised his hand, signaling everyone to quiet down.
The uproar temporarily ceased.
Saint Li looked deeply at Jun Xiaoyao.
At this moment, two people with a huge gap in generations and belonging to completely different eras, seemed to have become opponents playing a game on a chessboard.
"My Li Clan will let you search, so what?" Saint Li's tone carried an icy indifference.
"What?"
Upon hearing this, some Cultivators from the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace showed looks of surprise in their eyes.
On the Li Clan's side, many clansmen were even more astonished.
"Why? How can we allow others to search the land of our Li Clan at will?"
"This is an insult to our Li Clan!"
Many Li Clan members wore expressions of unwillingness.
"Shut up," Saint Li snorted coldly.
The Li Clan side fell silent.
A glimmer of surprise also appeared in Jun Xiaoyao's eyes.
His gaze toward Saint Li tightened slightly.
This Saint Li was capable of bending and stretching; he was a person of substance!
Because he also knew that if the Li Clan were to clash head-on with the Yun Sheng Imperial Palace at this moment, it would definitely end in destruction.
Just like Han Xin, who willingly suffered the humiliation of crawling between legs.
As long as one is still alive, there is hope, there is a possibility of a comeback.
But if they were destroyed, then everything would be gone.
This Saint Li's breadth of mind and vision were indeed extraordinary.
Coupled with his lack of emotion, his cold Heart-Nature, and his unscrupulous methods to achieve his goals, even Jun Xiaoyao had to sigh inwardly.
This Saint Li possessed the bearing of an overlord!
If he hadn't encountered him, he might have truly been able to lead the Li Clan to prosperity in the future.
Jun Xiaoyao even felt a bit of appreciation for his talent.
If such a figure could be controlled, that would absolutely be the coldest blade!
Unfortunately, not to mention anything else, just because of the grudge involving Dongfang Aoyue, Jun Xiaoyao could not leave Saint Li alive.
If such a figure were left even a glimmer of life, the revenge he would exact in the future would be extremely terrifying.
"Heh, since that's the case, then let's proceed with the search." Jun Xiaoyao looked at Saint Li.
Both of their minds were racing.
On this side, a team prepared to step forward.
And just at this moment, within those Star Domains of the Li Clan, suddenly, sounds of uproar and disturbance arose.
Some Cultivators, mixed among some of the Li Clan's subsidiary forces or collateral branches, were fleeing rapidly.
"Everyone, run! Staying here means death!" another Cultivator shouted.
This sudden scene left many people on the Li Clan's side bewildered.
What on earth was going on?
Some Li Clan Cultivators wanted to step forward to stop them, but were blocked by those fleeing Cultivators.
And the Move used by those fleeing Cultivators was precisely a Cultivation Technique from Yumo Palace!
"This..." The group of Li Clan Elders were all stunned.
Saint Li's expression first froze. Then his gaze suddenly turned toward Jun Xiaoyao.
It contained an unprecedented level of anger and coldness.
He had been willing to yield and suffer humiliation, yet Jun Xiaoyao had actually already arranged a backup plan.
If one is determined to condemn, excuses will always be found.
What Jun Xiaoyao wanted was the total destruction of the Li Clan.
Whether you are destroyed or not, you must be destroyed. Even if you don't want to be destroyed, you must be!
"Yun Xiao, you are ruthless!"
This time, Saint Li was truly furious; that coldness and killing intent could no longer be concealed.
This young junior in his eyes had such deep schemes and such ruthless methods.
"Compared to you, Saint Li, we are one and the same."
Jun Xiaoyao smiled slightly; although it was a handsome and peerless smile, it inexplicably gave people a bone-chilling feeling.
He waved his hand and said, "The Li Clan has colluded with Yumo Palace; today... they shall be destroyed!"
As the words fell, the Immortal War began!