Excessive ferocity due to caution

Li Mao then killed several more people.

Within a short time, only a middle-aged man who looked rather square-faced remained on the scene.

Li Mao approached the ashen-faced middle-aged man and raised his hand.

The latter closed his eyes, but the next moment, he was put down from the pillar.

Li Mao said calmly:

"Go back and tell Lü Mingbing that I will give him an answer in the next few days regarding the matter of dealing with Zhao Yi."

The middle-aged man touched his body in surprise.

I'm not dead?

"well!"

He ran out in a panic, and only after leaving the place did he fly through the air.

After the man left, Li Mao's stern expression vanished, seamlessly replaced by a smile.

Humble, even with a touch of politeness.

"My lord, should we deal with those old fogies at Tianhai Pass first... or...?"

The suffering monk stared at Li Mao expressionlessly:

"The matter of Tianhai Pass cannot be rushed."

"Those old bones are tough and not easy to chew."

"Every step must be taken with extreme care."

Li Mao nodded:

"You're right, sir. I was too hasty."

Another female ascetic said coldly:

"Once this is done, you will become the most devout slaves of flesh and blood before the High Priest, and receive the blessing of the most powerful instruments of torture in the second echelon."

"If the priest values ​​you, you might even be promoted directly to the position of outer temple steward."

Upon hearing this, Li Mao could not hide the joy in his eyes.

Other slaves had to endure decades of hardship to climb the ranks, yet he could directly become an outer hall steward.

"Don't worry, adults!"

"My Li family still wields considerable power in the capital. As long as the plan proceeds smoothly, it will undoubtedly provide significant assistance in the High Priest's arrival!"

The leading monk turned around and stared at Li Mao:

"Take care of Zhao Yi first."

Upon hearing this, Li Mao hesitated for a moment before tentatively replying:

"Master Fu..."

"Actually, what the Lü family says may not be credible."

"They are a bunch of gossips who love to make up lies and slander."

Jiao stroked the spiky ball that glowed with blue light in his hand and slowly said:

"It's alright."

"Anyway, Zhao Yi will have to be dealt with sooner or later."

Li Mao's gaze lingered on Yao for a moment:

"Lord Jiao...do you know Zhao Yi?"

Xiao stared straight ahead and said calmly:

"know."

"But back then, he was called X-0."

"The Church is the origin of the X-series research."

Li Mao asked curiously:

"What special abilities does he have that make the church value him so highly?"

Jiao replied:

"He has a powerful background and many secrets."

How big is it?

"So big that you don't deserve to know."

Li Mao looked embarrassed.

"Since Lord Xiao has said so, I will not ask any further questions."

He felt ashamed and angry, but he couldn't show it.

Xiao arrived at the center of the great formation, his spiked ball continuously projecting powerful energy that almost pierced through this small world!

"You are ashamed, you are angry."

Upon hearing this, Li Mao immediately lowered his head and said:

"I wouldn't dare!"

燋：

"X-0 is a person who came from the Holy Mountain."

Li Mao's body jolted violently!

A sacred mountain?!

"Lord Xiao...does the Holy Mountain really exist?"

Xiao said calmly:

"Yes."

"We imprisoned Zhao Yi because he had suffered an unimaginable disaster and his strength was almost completely exhausted. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

"As for the rest... it's best if you don't know."

Li Mao nodded, his expression becoming much more serious.

"Don't worry, Lord Xiao, I am not an ungrateful person."

Xiao slowly pulled out his hand, and the spiky ball floated in the air, continuing to absorb the power of the Li family's small world with the help of the great formation.

This small world is the foundation of the Li family, the vessel for accumulating the Li family's fortune.

But now, Li Mao is fully prepared to dedicate himself to the Skull Church.

"The key in Li Chenglong's memory is very important to us. Zhao Yi's methods are unpredictable. After all, he escaped from the Holy Mountain, so it's not surprising that he really cut off that part of his memory."

"His growth has accelerated somewhat unexpectedly, which seems to be a warning to us."

A hint of anxiety crept into Jiao's normally calm tone.

The church has too many things to consider.

Tianhai Pass, this last barrier, has become their biggest worry!

Under these circumstances, they temporarily ignored Zhao Yi.

It was this seemingly insignificant oversight that allowed Zhao Yi to grow to such a terrifying level!

"We can't let him grow up so recklessly..."

The female monk behind Jiao spoke in a heavy tone.

"This person is too extraordinary. Although he has already died once, I am worried that he is not truly dead."

"As he continues to grow stronger, what if he regains memories or abilities he shouldn't have...?"

Jiao pondered for a moment and said:

"indeed."

"He's grown up too fast."

"Moreover, the church and he had a past 'connection'."

"If we let him continue to grow stronger, the prophecy Tara saw in the future mirror will be shattered!"

The female ascetic stepped forward, her face cold:

"Paka and I will take action."

He can't escape.

Xiao turned around and paced within the formation. The world in the distance was becoming faintly blurred, a sign that the power of this small world was being continuously drained away.

They have been here for about three years.

The Li family's small world has shrunk by two-thirds.

Before long, they will drain all the power from here.

Without this power, the great formation protecting the capital will have another serious flaw.

"Jervy, Paka, you two had better get ready."

"I can sense that X-0 has now become a ferocious beast."

"Subduing him might come at a price!"

The two women said coldly:

"Our bodies and souls are already ready to be offered to the evil god."

Suddenly, Li Mao remembered something and stepped forward to flatter him, saying:

"Lord Xiao, actually, we can also help with this matter..."

Jiao turned his face to the side.

Li Mao said:

"The Li family can provide three usable Sovereign Realm experts, and the Lü family also has three, making a total of six Sovereign Realm experts. Before we make our move, we'll coerce the Jiang and Qin families a bit more, and then have the Lü family use public opinion to rally all those in the capital above the Great Fiend Realm to join us in the fight against the demon. That way, even if Feng Nan wants to protect Zhao Yi, it will be absolutely impossible!"

Jiao nodded:

"Your idea is very good."

That's fine.

"Once we solve X-0, our path will be much smoother."

"..."

P.S.: I overdid it yesterday, and it all came back to me today, damn it.

Take a day to rest, and we'll fight again tomorrow.

Goodnight, my darlings!