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Chapter 156 Fury (Please read, subscribe, and vote)

After the spirit bird formed from Jiang Liang's spiritual power flew over the Li family, it did not immediately dissipate. Instead, it circled several times, its body shimmering with dazzling light, attracting the attention of everyone in the Li family.

He actually spoke in human language, relaying Jiang Liang's insulting and humiliating words word for word. The voice echoed over the Li family mansion, each word like a sharp blade, piercing the dignity of the Li family.

"Listen up, Li family! You bunch of ignorant fools, how dare you lay a hand on the Star Glory Sect, which is protected by my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty! You're truly tired of living, utterly overestimating yourselves. Do you think you have any ability to act so recklessly in this Eastern Wilderness? Hmph, in front of my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, you are nothing but insignificant ants, yet you dare to bare your fangs and claws, it's utterly laughable!"

The voice emanating from the spirit bird carried Jiang Liang's innate arrogance and disdain, cold and piercing, reverberating through the air.

"I'm giving you three days now. This is an opportunity I'm bestowing upon you out of mercy, so you'd better cherish it. After three days, obediently prepare generous gifts, and then your entire family, young and old, crawl out of that so-called Li family mansion and kneel all the way to my Star Glory Sect to see me. Remember, kneel! I want everyone to see how your Li family begs for mercy and confesses your sins to my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. I want your pitiful dignity to be crushed to pieces along the way, and I want the entire cultivation world to know what the consequences are for disobeying my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty!"

The spirit bird imitated Jiang Liang's tone, its contempt growing stronger, as if the Li family members were less than the lowest servants in its eyes, merely objects to be humiliated and trampled upon at will.

"If you dare to disobey in the slightest, or harbor any illusions that you can escape this calamity, then let me tell you, I will personally lead my troops to raze your Li family to the ground, leaving no one alive! At that time, your Li family will be completely erased from this cultivation world, becoming a thing of the past that is despised and ridiculed. And you ignorant and arrogant members of the Li family will only regret your recklessness and stupidity in the underworld. So, if you know what's good for you, do as I say. Perhaps if I'm in a good mood, I might spare your lives, hahaha..."

The spirit bird let out a loud, arrogant laugh that echoed over the Li family mansion, lingering for a long time. Each laugh was like a heavy hammer blow to the hearts of the Li family members, amplifying their anger and humiliation infinitely.

Upon hearing these words, the members of the Li family felt their blood rush to their heads, their minds buzzing, and a raging fire instantly ignited in their chests. One hot-blooded young disciple even shouted, "What kind of damned young master is this? To humiliate my Li family like this, he deserves to die a horrible death!"

Some of the older clansmen were trembling with rage, but they were too angry to speak for a moment. The fury in their eyes seemed to be able to burn the spirit bird to ashes on the spot.

When the news reached the mansion, Li Zhan was the first to know. He was so angry that his face turned red. He slammed his fist on the table, making the teacups jump and spill tea all over the floor. He roared, "Hmph, so what if it's the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty? Do they really think our Li family is easy to bully and can be manipulated at will? This kind of arrogance and domineering behavior is simply too much!"

Li Zhan paced back and forth in the room in anger, each step carrying the force of a thousand pounds, causing the ground to tremble slightly.

His chest heaved violently, and the anger in his eyes almost burst forth. He gritted his teeth and cursed, "This Jiang Liang is nothing but a spoiled brat who relies on his family's protection. He is so arrogant because of the name of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. He dares to humiliate my Li family so recklessly. Does he really think we are fish on a chopping board, to be slaughtered at his mercy?"

Having said that, he drew the sword from his waist, channeling his spiritual power into it. The sword instantly emitted a chilling light, as if it too was furious about such humiliation.

Li Zhan swung his sword fiercely, unleashing a powerful sword aura that slashed straight towards the courtyard outside the house. With a deafening roar, an exquisitely carved screen wall in the courtyard was instantly reduced to dust, with shards flying everywhere and dust billowing in the air. Even so, it was still difficult to quell the raging fire in his heart, which was as turbulent as a raging river.

“He made our entire family kneel before him and tried to crush our dignity. He’s trying to drive our Li family to the brink of destruction! Our Li family has been passed down for hundreds of years and has weathered countless storms and hardships. We have always survived by relying on our own backbone and strength. When have we ever suffered such a humiliation!”

Li Zhan's voice was hoarse with anger, yet it still conveyed a sense of determination and unyielding spirit.

"The Seven Star Immortal Dynasty is indeed powerful, but that doesn't mean we should grovel before them and let them trample on our dignity. Today, Jiang Liang has humiliated my Li family so much. I, Li Zhan, will risk my life to let him know that my Li family is not to be trifled with. If he wants to destroy my Li family, humph, he'll have to step over my dead body first!"

Upon hearing their patriarch's impassioned words, the Li family members around him were filled with righteous indignation and echoed him, saying, "Patriarch is right. We must not bow down to Jiang Liang. At worst, we'll fight them to the death. I don't believe that the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty can kill all of us in the Li family!"

"That's right, the dignity of our Li family cannot be violated. Jiang Liang's words are a desecration of our Li family's ancestors. Even if we fight to the last man, we will defend the family's honor!" An elderly elder, leaning on his cane, was so angry that his beard trembled. Yet, his eyes revealed a resolute determination. His words were firm and resounding, echoing in everyone's ears and transforming the anger in the hearts of every Li family member into a determination to fight together against a common enemy.

Looking at his enraged clansmen, Li Zhan took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down a bit, but the veins on his hand, which was tightly gripping his sword, were still bulging, showing his barely suppressed anger.

Outside the Li family mansion, a number of cultivators had already gathered. They were all attracted by the arrogant words spoken by the spirit bird, and they all looked shocked and whispered among themselves.

"Good heavens, the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty actually dared to openly cause trouble for the Li family, and their words were far too arrogant. They're showing absolutely no respect for the Li family!" A rogue cultivator in a gray robe exclaimed, his eyes wide with disbelief, his words filled with astonishment.

“Yes, the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty is no small force. They have been entrenched in this corner of the Eastern Wilderness for many years, and their foundation is extremely deep. It is said that they also have intricate connections with the Supreme Being of the Forbidden Land. The forces behind them are complex and intertwined. Ordinary families or sects would not dare to provoke them at all.” A slightly older cultivator next to him frowned and analyzed with a solemn expression, his eyes full of fear of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

“But the Li family isn’t to be trifled with either. Don’t forget, they have an ancestor who’s in charge. We’ve all heard of his reputation; he’s an unfathomable figure. When the people from the Piaoyun Dynasty went to apologize, even the Saint King Ancestor treated him with utmost respect. That speaks volumes.” A young cultivator retorted, seemingly quite confident in the Li family. When he spoke of the Li family’s ancestor, a hint of awe flickered in his eyes.

"That's true, but the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty has a long and rich history, with countless powerful figures within its ranks. Just by looking at their imposing presence, the young master who came this time must have brought many formidable experts with him. Although the Li family has an ancestor, if the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty were to launch a full-scale attack, could the Li family truly withstand it?" Another cultivator said worriedly, shaking his head as he spoke, seemingly pessimistic about the Li family's prospects in this conflict.

The crowd argued back and forth, each trying to convince the other, making the scene both lively and noisy. Within the crowd, several well-informed cultivators were whispering and mysteriously sharing some inside information they knew.

"Did you know? The reason the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty is making such a big fuss this time isn't just because of the Star Glory Sect incident. I heard it also involves a young master of the Jiang family. That young master of the Jiang family is an unparalleled genius with an extremely high status in the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. And it seems the Li family has some kind of entanglement with that young master, which is why Jiang Liang is so ruthless and wants to severely punish the Li family." A cultivator whispered the news, a hint of gossip in his eyes.

"Ah? There's such a reason? The Li family is really in big trouble this time. They've offended such a powerful figure. No wonder Jiang Liang made such harsh remarks. It seems the Li family is in grave danger this time." Upon hearing this news, everyone gasped, their faces filled with even greater worry.

Just as everyone was discussing the matter heatedly, the angry shouts coming from inside the Li family mansion, along with the resolute aura they were exclaiming, made the cultivators secretly marvel.

They could clearly feel the unyielding will of the Li family members, who showed no intention of backing down even when facing such a powerful enemy as the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

"No matter what, the Li family's backbone is admirable. If it were an ordinary family, they would probably have been terrified and begged for mercy on their knees after hearing such a threat from the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. But the Li family is unyielding and it seems they are prepared to fight the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty to the death." A cultivator couldn't help but praise, his words full of admiration for the Li family.

Near the Li family's residence, the people from the Piaoyun Dynasty had not left and had undoubtedly heard Jiang Liang's words.

Upon hearing Jiang Liang's arrogant words from the spirit bird, the people of the Piaoyun Dynasty were first stunned, and then their faces showed a mixture of excitement and indignation.

The new emperor stared wide-eyed, his eyes filled with disbelief. He never expected that this noble young master of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty would be so arrogant, completely disregarding the dignity of the Li family and wantonly uttering vile insults.

Recalling the scene when he led his court officials and the Sage King Ancestor to apologize to the Li family with trepidation, they knew that the Li family's strength was unfathomable. After offending them, they were afraid that the Li family would blame them and tried every means to beg for forgiveness. But now, Jiang Liang was so ignorant of his own limitations, which made most of the awe he originally had for the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty instantly dissipate.

"Hmph, this Jiang Liang is far too arrogant. Does he really think the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty can run rampant in this cultivation world?" The new emperor angrily waved his sleeve, his expression full of indignation. "We almost completely offended the Li family before, but fortunately the Li family was magnanimous and didn't hold it against us. Now this Jiang Liang dares to humiliate the Li family like this. How can our Piaoyun Dynasty sit idly by? We must show our loyalty!"

The courtiers around him echoed his sentiments, their faces flushed and their emotions running high.

“Your Majesty is absolutely right! The Li family has already shown us the kindness of forgiveness, and now is the time for us to repay that kindness. If we do not lend a helping hand now, how will we have any face to stand in this cultivation world in the future, and how will we convince the Li family of our sincerity?” An old minister said excitedly, his white beard trembling slightly with emotion.

Several court officials echoed this sentiment, their words filled with indignation at the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty's actions and their determination to help the Li family. Their demeanor suggested that a major battle with the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty was about to begin.

Seeing this, the new emperor said no more and immediately led everyone to walk quickly toward the Li family mansion, his hurried steps revealing his eagerness.

Before long, they arrived at the gate of the Li family mansion. The Li family disciples guarding the gate were taken aback when they saw that it was the people from the Piaoyun Dynasty, and then hurriedly went in to report.

Upon hearing this, Li Zhan's heart stirred slightly. After a moment's thought, he decided to go out and greet them.

After all, with more strength at this moment, the Li family would have more confidence in dealing with the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. Moreover, the Piaoyun Dynasty had previously apologized and now showed its willingness to help, so it was not appropriate to turn them away.

As soon as Li Zhan stepped out of the mansion, the new emperor of the Piaoyun Dynasty hurriedly stepped forward, clasped his hands in a salute, and said sincerely, "Patriarch Li, we are outraged by the arrogant words of Jiang Liang, the noble young master of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. We have never forgotten the magnanimity of the Li family when we offended them before. Now that Jiang Liang has so humiliated the Li family, our Piaoyun Dynasty is willing to stand with the Li family. We hope that the patriarch will allow us to do our part to resist the arrogance of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty."

Looking at the sincere new emperor before him, Li Zhan was filled with emotion. He bowed slightly in return and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty's kindness is something my Li family is grateful for. The Seven Star Immortal Dynasty has gone too far. My Li family was already prepared to fight to the death. Now that Your Majesty is willing to lend a helping hand, I thank you. However, this battle is likely to be extremely dangerous. I hope Your Majesty and your ministers will consider it carefully."

The new emperor hurriedly said, "The Li family head need not worry. Since we have made our decision, we will not go back on it. Jiang Liang thinks he can act recklessly just because of the name of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. We will make him know that there is still justice in the cultivation world, and that there are people like us who are not afraid of power and dare to fight back."

Upon hearing this, a resolute glint flashed in Li Zhan's eyes, and he nodded emphatically. "Very well! In that case, I will not say any more. I welcome Your Majesty and all of you to enter the palace for a chat, so that we can discuss countermeasures together."

Having said that, he turned to the side and gestured for them to proceed.

Led by the new emperor, the people of the Piaoyun Dynasty followed Li Zhan into the Li family mansion.

Along the way, the Li family members were deeply moved to see the Piaoyun Dynasty come to their aid, and their eyes showed more friendliness and recognition as they looked at them.

(End of this chapter)