At those words, Li Xuanyin's body jolted violently, and he nearly lost his footing.
"Our Li Heavenly Emperor Sect is probably truly facing a catastrophe now... Why, why couldn't he be more rational? Even if he defeated them, letting them go might have kept the Heavenly Emperor Sect from bearing this karma!" Li Xuanyin stamped his feet in panic.
"Though even that might not have turned swords into plowshares, at least when they truly came knocking, we would still have something to say. But now, we truly have nothing left to say—we can only endure their wrath." Li Zhaotang held her forehead, her face pale with utter helplessness.
Li Dixiao merely sighed. The pressure he faced was even greater!
After all, he had been the one who basically supported letting Li Tianming participate in the Myriad Sects Imperial War.
If Li Tianming brought benefits to the Li Heavenly Emperor Sect, then Li Dixiao would certainly be credited. But if Li Tianming brought disaster upon them, Li Dixiao would likewise be unable to escape blame!
Success or failure, it all came down to Li Dixiao!
However, just as the people from the Nine-Colored Blood Sect, Phantom Star Cave, and Ten Wings Ancient Sect, along with the Thousand Illusions sisters' mother, Qianhuan Linyi, were gloating and waiting to watch an even grander spectacle while Li Dixiao and the others wore miserable expressions, an aura suddenly appeared, making everyone present's hearts skip a beat.
Whether it was the sects to which the "Five Good Youths" belonged or sects like the Nine-Colored Blood Sect, all eyes turned in unison toward one direction.
From that direction, a woman dressed in a purple palace gown embroidered with golden patterns slowly approached.
The moment she appeared, even the surroundings seemed to automatically dim by a shade.
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