Yuan Tiangang looked at Li Keyong's provocation and likewise released half of his aura.
The reason he did not release it all was that he feared scaring the old man away. If no one dared step forward to be the chicken slaughtered for the monkeys to see, then the monkeys would not be frightened.
Everyone else present gradually found it harder to breathe as an indistinct pressure descended upon them.
An elderly warlord took several steps back and said in terror, "What a terrifying aura. With this kind of presence, it could make men tremble on the battlefield."
Yuan Tiangang said coldly, "What do you mean by this, Prince Jin? Do you intend to betray the Tang Dynasty as well?"
Li Keyong smiled. "Commander, do not make baseless accusations. Ever since the Tang Dynasty fell apart, I have continued to use the Tang era name. How could I possibly be a traitor?
"But... you say this man carries the bloodline of the Tang imperial house. What proof do you have?
"You cannot expect us all to kneel before some brat just because of your word alone!"
Li Xingyun, dressed in The Degenerate uniform and wearing a mask, secretly rejoiced.
Fortunately, Old Li had been clever enough not to get involved in that mess.
He also hoped his brother would be safe. Nothing better happen to him. The realm still needed its future emperor to save it.
The other warlords all watched Yuan Tiangang's reaction. Prince Jin, Li Keyong, was clearly picking a fight.
If the Degenerate Commander could not suppress him, then they too could refuse to submit to this so-called prince.
Or even if they submitted verbally, they could still do whatever they pleased afterward—following orders but ignoring commands.
This was also Li Keyong's first time clashing with Yuan