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

Jiang Liang was held in the hands of the Sage King Ancestor. The powerful force bound him tightly, making him unable to move at all. He could only disappear into the pavilion in an instant along with the figure of the other party.

During this rapid journey, the excruciating pain continued to haunt him, but Jiang Liang forced himself to calm down. He knew that panicking was useless at this moment, and he had to figure out the intentions of the terrifying old man in front of him in order to find a glimmer of hope.

"Where...where are you taking me?" Jiang Liang gritted his teeth, enduring the excruciating pain in his legs, trying to keep his voice steady, but his slightly trembling tone still betrayed the tension and fear deep in his heart.

Without turning his head, the Sage King Ancestor calmly flew forward. Hearing Jiang Liang's question, he calmly replied, "I'll take you to the Li family."

The sound wasn't loud, but it struck Jiang Liang's heart like a heavy hammer, making his eyes widen instantly and his mind reeling.

"What? The Li family? You...you really are from the Li family?" Jiang Liang's voice suddenly rose, filled with uncontrollable shock and disbelief.

In his mind, the Li family was just a small family in this Eastern Wilderness. Although they had some reputation in this area, compared with their Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, it was like the difference between a firefly and the bright moon, not worth mentioning at all.

He simply couldn't believe that this Saint King Realm expert, who could easily kill his protectors with a mere gesture and even dared to ruthlessly kill him, a member of the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, was actually connected to the Li family.

In Jiang Liang's view, the Saint King was an extremely powerful being, standing at the pinnacle of the Eastern Wilderness, almost a god-like existence. Such a powerful being should come from those super forces with profound foundations and far-reaching reputations. How could he possibly condescend to a small Li family?
"This...this is impossible! How could a small family like the Li family have a powerhouse of your level? Are you lying to me?" Jiang Liang stared wide-eyed at the profile of the Saint King Ancestor, his eyes filled with doubt and resentment, as if he could escape from this terrible reality if the other party admitted to lying to him.

The Sage King Ancestor glanced sideways at Jiang Liang's almost out-of-control expression, his eyes still holding a hint of pity. He sighed softly and said, "What you think is impossible is precisely the truth. Your Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, relying on its own strength, has wantonly bullied others and never taken other families seriously. But how can the affairs of this world be judged solely by the size of one's power? Although the Li family may seem weak, it has a foundation that should not be underestimated, and it is not something you can easily manipulate."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Liang felt a buzzing in his head, as if countless bees were buzzing around inside, and his thoughts became chaotic.

He found it hard to accept this fact. Under the influence of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, he had long been accustomed to measuring everything by the strength of power. In his mind, weak families should bow down to powerful forces and obediently follow their orders. A family like the Li family should have no power to resist when facing the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

“But…but the Li family has always been unknown in this Eastern Wilderness. They don’t even have many capable experts to speak of. How could they possibly have a Saint King realm expert like you protecting them? This…this doesn’t make any sense!” Jiang Liang continued to argue stubbornly.

How could a small family like the Li family possibly have a Saint King level expert? Does the Li family even deserve it?

"Hmph, that's just the Li family keeping a low profile. You short-sighted people only see the superficial strength and weakness, but never thought to explore the underlying strength. You rashly made a move, trying to suppress the Li family. You are truly extremely foolish." The Sage King Ancestor snorted coldly, his words carrying a hint of disdain for the blind arrogance of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty.

Jiang Liang opened his mouth, wanting to say something more, but found that he had no way to refute it.

Yes, he really didn't expect that the Li family would have a Saint King! How could he have imagined that the Li family had such a powerful force hidden behind them?

At this moment, Jiang Liang's once rock-solid pride and confidence had completely collapsed.

He began to regret his actions, regretting his rashness, regretting that he shouldn't have come to Xingyao Sect so carelessly, and even more regretting that he hadn't realized the extraordinary nature of the Li family sooner. But now, no amount of regret could help. His fate was now completely in the hands of the Saintly Ancestor Wang in front of him, and what awaited him was likely an ending more terrible than death.

No, no, he has the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty behind him! They have a young master! He came for the young master!

Jiang Liang's eyes flickered.

"You...you brought me to the Li family, what exactly do you want? Are you going to use me as a hostage to threaten my Seven Star Immortal Dynasty? I advise you to give up that idea as soon as possible. My Jiang family will not compromise with your Li family just because of me. In that case, it will only cause greater conflict, which will not benefit either of us!" Jiang Liang tried to use the tough stance of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty to change the mind of the Sage King Ancestor.

The Sage King Ancestor seemed not to have heard Jiang Liang's words at all, and continued to fly rapidly towards the Li family with him. His steady speed did not change in the slightest because of Jiang Liang's words.

Before long, the Sage King Ancestor brought Jiang Liang to a solemn and majestic hall in front of the Li family.

Jiang Liang looked up and saw that the main hall was magnificent. Although it did not have the luxurious and ostentatious atmosphere of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, it had its own ancient and restrained majesty, which made people not dare to underestimate it.

With a wave of his hand, the power binding Jiang Liang lessened slightly, but still restricted his movements. He then led him directly into the main hall.

Inside the main hall, Li Xuan sat upright in the main seat, his gaze peaceful yet revealing a profound depth that was difficult to look directly at, as if he could see through all the illusions of the world.

Upon seeing the Li family patriarch, Jiang Liang's arrogance inexplicably resurfaced. He forced himself to stand tall, ignoring the excruciating pain in his legs, and shouted loudly and confidently, "Where is Jiang Yu? How dare your Li family attack me? Do you even know who I am?!"

The voice echoed in the hall, carrying a hint of questioning and provocation, as if he were not a prisoner but someone who had come to demand an explanation.

Li Xuan glanced at him, said nothing, and raised his eyebrows. "You are from the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty. You came here for Jiang Yu. I'm curious, how many people in the Jiang family did Jiang Yu kill that you are so determined to get rid of him?"

Jiang Liang chuckled, "How many members of my Jiang family did he kill? How could he possibly have the guts! You're the patriarch of the Li family? It seems you're no different. Just because you have a Saint King, you think your Li family is invincible? I advise you to stop dreaming like that."

The Jiang family has a deep foundation, and although an enemy of the Saint King is somewhat troublesome, they are not a threat.

However, he'll be in trouble then. He'll have brought an enemy at the Saint King level to the Jiang family.

Jiang Liang pondered this in his heart, but if he could subdue the Li family and this Saint King, it would be a great achievement for him!
Jiang Liang's mind raced. Although he was at a disadvantage and in a prisoner-like situation, the ambition and desire for glory hidden deep in his heart were rekindled at this moment.

He secretly pondered that if he could find a way to subdue the Li family and make this Saintly Ancestor Wang work for the Jiang family, he would have made an unparalleled contribution. At that time, his status in the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty would surely rise to prominence, and those who had previously looked down on him would have to look at him with new respect.

Thinking of this, Jiang Liang's expression gradually became more confident, and a different kind of radiance appeared on his face, which was slightly pale from the pain.

He slightly raised his chin and said in a seemingly calm but actually boastful tone, "Hmph, Li family patriarch, you may think that your Li family now has a Saint King level expert in charge, so you have the confidence to challenge my Jiang family. But you don't know that the depth of my Jiang family's foundation is far beyond your imagination."

As he spoke, a hint of pride shone in Jiang Liang's eyes, as if he were recounting a series of incredibly glorious deeds. He slowly began, "My Jiang family has a long and rich history, and the accumulated resources over countless years are truly terrifying. Not to mention the various rare magical treasures and natural resources hidden in the family treasury, the sacred weapons alone are enough to make many forces in the world drool. Those sacred weapons were all personally forged by ancient powerful beings, containing world-destroying power. Each one that appears in the world can cause a huge uproar in the cultivation world. Countless powerful figures have fought tooth and nail for my Jiang family's sacred weapons."

He paused, observing the expressions of the Li family patriarch and the Saint King patriarch. Seeing that they remained calm, he was somewhat annoyed, but continued, "Moreover, my Jiang family possesses an even more mysterious and powerful reliance. Deep within the family, several sacred remains slumber. These are traces left by ancient saints. Even if they are just remains, the power they contain is beyond the imagination of ordinary people. If we could awaken them, even just a tiny bit of their power would be enough to sweep across a region. Do you think a Saint King realm expert is so great? In the face of my Jiang family's foundation, they are merely a slightly troublesome opponent, not something insurmountable."

Jiang Liang grew increasingly agitated as he spoke, his confident expression intensifying, as if he could already see the Li family patriarch and the Sage King patriarch awed by his words, willingly submitting to the Jiang family. "Moreover," he continued, "our Jiang family possesses a mysterious and unfathomable forbidden land. Within that forbidden land lie endless opportunities and secrets. Even we, the clansmen, only know the tip of the iceberg. Yet, even this small part is enough to ensure that our Jiang family continuously produces exceptionally talented descendants, keeping our family's strength at its peak. If your Li family opposes our Jiang family today, you will have committed the greatest mistake imaginable, and the consequences will be far beyond your capacity to bear."

At this moment, Jiang Liang completely forgot that he was in the main hall of the Li family. As a prisoner, he was still spouting nonsense, trying to use the power of the Jiang family to subdue the other party. He looked both ridiculous and pathetic.

He only thought that by using the overwhelming strength of the Jiang family that he described, he could make the Li family realize the gap between the two sides and give up resistance, so that they would obediently submit to the Jiang family. However, he did not consider at all that since the Li family dared to oppose the Jiang family of the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, how could they be intimidated by a few words?

"So, Ancestor Li, and this senior at the Saint King Realm, you should think this over carefully. Now that you've attacked me, you've already incurred the wrath of my Jiang family. But if you turn back now and bring the Li family to submit to my Jiang family, I can guarantee that all past grievances will be wiped clean, and my Jiang family will treat you well, granting you a higher status and more resources in this Eastern Wilderness. Conversely, if you remain obstinate and continue to be enemies of my Jiang family, then when my Jiang family's powerful army presses in, it will be too late for you to regret it." Jiang Liang wore a seemingly benevolent smile, but to Ancestor Li and the others, that smile appeared incredibly glaring and ridiculous.

His gaze swept back and forth between the Li family patriarch and the sage patriarch Wang, firmly believing that as long as they weren't too foolish, they would surely be moved after hearing his words of reasoning, appealing to their emotions, and threatening them.

After all, in the world of cultivation, the strong are respected, and relying on a more powerful force is a common means for many families to seek survival and development. He did not believe that the Li family would give up such a good opportunity and insist on going head-to-head with the Jiang family, only to end up dead and their clan wiped out.

However, after listening to Jiang Liang's long speech, Li Xuan simply shook his head slightly, as if everything Jiang Liang said was nothing but trivial gossip that did not stir the slightest ripple in his heart.

The Sage King stood silently to the side, his expression blank. His gaze toward Jiang Liang held not only pity but also deep disdain, as if he were looking at a clown who was ignorant of his own limitations and dared to try to shake a tree.

"Finished?" Li Xuan finally spoke, looking at Jiang Liang with great interest. "Your Jiang family is so powerful, truly impressive, and you even possess a sacred remnant?"

"And what forbidden areas exist behind your Jiang family? Can you tell me?"

Li Xuan smiled, very curious: Was there a forbidden area behind the Jiang family?
This is good news.

When Jiang Liang heard Li Xuan's seemingly curious words, he was first stunned, and then it was as if someone had poured a bucket of cold water on his head. His original eloquent and confident spirit dissipated a lot.

He stared wide-eyed at Li Xuan, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

In his mind, after he revealed the astonishing wealth and resources of the Jiang family, he thought that even if he couldn't immediately terrify and subdue the Li family, he should at least make them show fear.

But the reaction of the Li family patriarch was too calm. Not only did he show no fear, but he also asked about the forbidden area with great interest. This was completely unexpected and left him somewhat confused.

"You...how could you..." Jiang Liang stammered, but then he didn't know how to ask the question. He really couldn't understand why the Li family patriarch didn't take the Jiang family's powerful strength seriously.

With such a profound foundation, any one of the Jiang family's assets would be something that would be fought over or revered by various forces in this Eastern Wilderness. So why did the Li family patriarch act as if he had heard something ordinary and remain so indifferent?
Jiang Liang's gaze darted back and forth between Li Xuan and the Sage King Ancestor, trying to glean some clues from their expressions, but all he saw were calm faces and eyes filled with disdain and pity, which made him feel increasingly uncertain.

"You...aren't you afraid of retaliation from the Jiang family? I've already said all this, and you're still so unmoved. You're simply courting death!"

Jiang Liang gritted his teeth.

He kept thinking to himself that, logically speaking, no matter how strong the Li family was, they should have some reservations when faced with the terrifying foundation of the Jiang family. After all, two fists can't fight four hands. Even with the Sage King Ancestor in charge, if they really went to war with the Jiang family, the Li family would definitely suffer heavy losses.

But the Li family patriarch's current reaction is as if he is certain that the Jiang family will not do anything to them. Where does he get his confidence from?
Jiang Liang felt increasingly uneasy as he thought about it. His once straight back gradually bent, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead. He didn't know if it was because of the severe pain in his legs or because of his tense and confused emotions.

He began to doubt his previous judgment. Perhaps the Li family didn't take the Jiang family seriously at all, or perhaps the Li family had some kind of backing he didn't know about, which was why they were so indifferent to the Jiang family's strength.

"Hmph, do you think I should be afraid?" Li Xuan looked at Jiang Liang with a half-smile, his eyes seemingly seeing through the panic and confusion in his heart. (End of this chapter)