The Qi Cultivation Emperor Who Snatches Brides, do you think you're funny?

The protector's eyes were filled with despair. He stared blankly at the Saint King Ancestor, his heart filled with mixed feelings. He felt unwilling to die, worried about the future of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, and had endless fear of the unknown and terrifyingly powerful Li family ancestor.

He simply couldn't accept that he had been unwittingly drawn into such a conflict with such an extreme disparity in strength, and that it would cost him his life.

"Just who exactly is the Li family patriarch..." the protector muttered to himself, his voice filled with bitterness and despair. "Why did our Seven Star Immortal Dynasty provoke such a terrifying being, and I was completely unaware, foolishly rushing ahead, only to end up like this..."

His eyes gleamed with a complex light—regret, fear, and above all, an overwhelming sense of resentment. He had cultivated diligently for years, finally establishing himself in the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty and becoming Jiang Liang's protector. He had hoped to one day shine brightly in the world of cultivation, making great contributions to the Immortal Dynasty. But now, before he could even achieve any of that, he was about to die. How could he possibly accept this?
Suddenly, the protector seemed to have thought of something, and a resolute look flashed in his eyes. Even though he only had a head left and his life force was as weak as a candle in the wind, he still decided to use his last bit of strength to do something that might change the fate of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

On his remaining head, a flash of light appeared between his brows. He used all his remaining spiritual power to forcefully expel a spiritual energy fluctuation containing a special aura from the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness. That fluctuation contained the power of his natal divine sense. As long as this aura could travel out of the Star Glory Sect and back to the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, it would let the powerful figures of the Immortal Dynasty know everything that had happened here, so that they could take precautions in advance and not face the terrifying retaliation that might come from the Li family without any preparation.

As soon as this aura appeared, it transformed into a faint stream of light and sped towards the outside of the Star Glory Gate. Although the speed was not too fast, in the eyes of the protector, this was his last hope. As long as he could succeed, even if he died today, it would be a final contribution to the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

However, when the Sage King Ancestor saw the protector's actions, he merely shook his head slightly, his eyes still filled with pity, as if he were looking at a pitiful person making a futile struggle.

He simply raised his hand and casually waved it towards the fleeing aura. In an instant, an invisible and vast power spread out, like an invisible giant beast opening its maw and pouncing fiercely towards the aura.

The aura that carried the last hope of the protector vanished the moment it touched this power, like a fragile bubble, without any resistance, and disappeared into the air without causing the slightest ripple, as if it had never existed.

The protector stared wide-eyed as he watched his last hope being so easily extinguished. His eyes were filled with despair and disbelief. He wanted to roar and howl, but he had almost no strength left to even utter a sound.

"No... how could this be..." the protector cried out in despair in his heart, but before he could recover from this huge blow, the Saint King Ancestor waved his hand again. It was a seemingly calm movement, but it contained a world-destroying power.

A surge of immense spiritual power instantly rushed towards the remaining head of the protector. Under the impact of this power, the head exploded like a lit powder keg with a "bang," turning into a cloud of blood mist that drifted into the air filled with the stench of blood and decay, disappearing without a trace.

Jiang Liang, the protector who once held some prestige within the Jiang family, perished completely at the hands of the Sage King Ancestor, leaving not a trace but only endless fear and despair.

Inside the Starry Pavilion, Jiang Liang frowned slightly, raising his head in confusion. The unusual fluctuation of spiritual energy he had just sensed stirred a strange feeling within him, but this feeling was quickly suppressed by his inherent arrogance. In his view, with the prestige of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty dominating this Eastern Wilderness, who could possibly cause any trouble? Even if some foolish individual did make a fuss, it would be nothing more than minor squabbles, utterly incapable of threatening him, a noble young master of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

"Hmph, it must be some fool out there causing trouble and disturbing my enjoyment." Jiang Liang snorted, picked up the wine cup on the table, tilted his head back and drank the wine in one gulp. His nonchalant demeanor made it seem as if everything outside was irrelevant to him, and that as long as he didn't want to pay attention, those so-called troubles would naturally disappear.

The maids around Jiang Liang, though still showing some worry in their eyes, dared not say anything more, simply standing silently to the side, continuing to serve him carefully. The protector who was originally responsible for guarding Jiang Liang had already gone out to check the situation. Jiang Liang, however, didn't take the matter too seriously; in his mind, with the protector's intervention, those minor troubles would surely be resolved quickly.

Just then, a figure appeared silently not far behind Jiang Liang. It was none other than the Sage King Ancestor. He stood there quietly, his expression still calm and composed, but when his gaze fell on Jiang Liang, a subtle, almost imperceptible, scrutinizing look flashed in his eyes.

"So you are the noble young master from the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty?" The Sage King Ancestor spoke slowly, his voice calm and steady, yet exuding an undeniable majesty. In the otherwise quiet pavilion, his voice was exceptionally clear, like a thunderclap that instantly shattered the seemingly peaceful atmosphere.

Jiang Liang was startled by the sudden sound and nearly dropped his wine glass, spilling some of the wine. He turned around abruptly and looked at the person behind him. When he saw that it was a plainly dressed, unremarkable old man, he was first stunned, and then an angry look appeared on his face.

"Who are you? How dare you appear behind me so silently? Are you tired of living?" Jiang Liang scolded, his tone full of arrogance, as if being frightened like this was something that made him extremely angry. He didn't even consider that the fact that the person in front of him could approach so silently showed that he was quite powerful.

Looking at Jiang Liang's furious and embarrassed appearance, the Sage King Ancestor simply shook his head slightly, thinking to himself, "These people from the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty are truly more arrogant and ignorant than the last. Even in this situation, they still can't see the situation clearly and remain so domineering."

"Who I am is not important. What is important is that your Seven Star Immortal Dynasty will have to pay the price for your actions today," said the Sage King Ancestor calmly, his eyes still filled with pity, as if he were looking at a child who was about to face a great calamity but was completely unaware of it.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liang was slightly taken aback, then burst into laughter as if he had heard the funniest joke in the world. "Pay the price? Hahahaha, you old fool, have you lost your mind? In this Eastern Wilderness, no one has ever dared to speak such arrogant words to my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. Do you know what kind of existence my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty is? It's a behemoth that can make this Eastern Wilderness tremble with a stomp of its foot. You, of all people, dare to spout such nonsense here?"

As Jiang Liang smiled, he looked the old man up and down with a mocking and disdainful gaze. In his eyes, the old man in front of him was as ordinary as could be, without any of the aura or awe-inspiring pressure that a strong person should have. Therefore, he naturally assumed that the other party was just bluffing.

"Oh? Is that so? Then why don't you guess where your protector who went out to check the situation is now?" The Sage King Ancestor remained calm and unhurried, speaking as if he were chatting casually with Jiang Liang. However, these words inexplicably stirred a sense of unease in Jiang Liang's heart. "Hmph, he's naturally gone to deal with those fools. With his strength, he'll be back to report soon. You should worry about yourself. How dare you be so insolent in front of me? You'll be in for a world of hurt when he returns." Although Jiang Liang's words remained tough, his slightly clenched fists betrayed the growing tension within him.

After all, the protector has been gone for so long without any news coming back, which is something that has never happened before.

"Deal with him? I'm afraid he'll never come back." The Sage King sighed softly, his tone carrying a hint of regret. "He tried to attack me, but he didn't realize how overconfident he was. Now his soul has been scattered and he has completely disappeared from this world."

"What did you say?" Jiang Liang's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief. He simply couldn't believe that his powerful protector had ended up with his soul scattered. "You...you're talking nonsense! He was a Nascent Soul Realm expert, and he had many secret techniques and magical treasures of my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty by his side. How could he have been...harmed by this old guy who appeared out of nowhere!"

Jiang Liang's voice became somewhat shrill due to excessive shock and anger. At this moment, a crack had appeared in his original arrogance and confidence. He vaguely began to feel that the old man in front of him might not be as simple as he had imagined. However, his inherent pride made him unwilling to admit this and he was still trying to regain his shaky confidence with words.

"That's the truth, whether you believe it or not. Your Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, relying on its own strength, has wantonly bullied others and colluded with the Star Glory Sect in an attempt to suppress the Li family. This has sown the seeds of evil, and today is the time for this karmic cycle to come to fruition." The voice of the Sage King Ancestor gradually became serious, and his calm face gained a touch of coldness, as if he were declaring the crimes of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, leaving no room for argument.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liang's unease intensified. He subconsciously took a few steps back, distancing himself from the Sage King Ancestor, and his eyes began to show vigilance, but he still refused to back down.

"Even if what you say is true, so what? What can you do about it? My Seven Star Immortal Dynasty has a profound foundation and countless powerful figures. Today, you killed my protector, thus forging a deadly enmity with my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. Once I spread this news back to my clan, countless powerful figures will come to avenge us. At that time, you will be ready to bear the wrath of my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty!"

Jiang Liang attempted to intimidate the Saint King Ancestor by using the power of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, but his slightly trembling voice betrayed his inner fear. He knew very well that someone who could silently eliminate his protector was not someone he could easily deal with. However, he had no way out and could only hope that the powerful deterrent of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty would make this terrifying old man think twice and let him go.

However, when the Sage King Ancestor saw Jiang Liang's blustering but cowardly appearance, he simply shook his head.

He snapped his fingers, and Jiang Liang's leg exploded open, instantly filling the air with a mist of blood. The splattered blood and bits of flesh flew everywhere, making the once elegant pavilion appear particularly glaring and bloody.

Before Jiang Liang could even react, excruciating pain overwhelmed him like a surging tide. The pain seemed to spread directly from his legs to the depths of his soul, causing his entire body to tremble uncontrollably.

"Ah—" A bloodcurdling scream escaped Jiang Liang's lips, echoing in the attic, filled with endless pain, disbelief, and deep fear.

His eyes widened as he stared intently at the spot where his legs had once stood. Now, only two horrifying bloody holes remained, from which blood gushed and pooled on the ground, forming an ever-expanding pool.

"You...you actually dared to attack me! You're courting death!" Jiang Liang roared, his voice twisted and shrill from the pain and rage, looking both ferocious and pathetic.

He never expected that this seemingly ordinary old man would actually dare to be so ruthless towards him, a member of the Jiang family from the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. In his mind, the prestige of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty was like an invisible talisman, and no one would dare to offend it easily, no matter where he went. But now, this talisman seemed to have lost its effect, and he truly felt the threat of death approaching him step by step.

"I am a member of the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. Your actions are tantamount to making an enemy of the entire Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. Aren't you afraid that all the experts of my Jiang family will come out in force and tear you to pieces?"

Despite the excruciating pain, Jiang Liang roared hoarsely, trying to intimidate the Saint King Ancestor once again with the powerful background of the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. However, his trembling lips and the undisguised fear in his eyes made his harsh words seem somewhat blustering.

The surrounding maids were so terrified by the sudden bloody scene that they collapsed to the ground, their faces pale and their bodies trembling. Some even fainted, completely disregarding Jiang Liang's life or death.

Jiang Liang couldn't care less about the maids at this moment. All his attention was focused on the terrifying old man in front of him. He kept thinking of a solution, but the excruciating pain made his thoughts chaotic, and he couldn't think of any effective way to get out of his predicament.

The only thing they could do was keep threatening the old man with the Jiang family.

The Sage King shook his head, too lazy to waste words, raised his hand to grab Jiang Liang, and vanished instantly.

(End of this chapter)