These strange insects were far too tiny and minute, and had been carefully concealed with spells. Even an ordinary Heavenly Lord inspecting them closely would not have discovered anything amiss.
Yet beneath the light of the Human Dao Lamp, the danger within was laid bare at a glance!
His smile faded, and his handsome face turned faintly cold as he faced the color-drained Lanke Heavenly Palace. "Fellow Daoist, what fine methods you have. If I had not possessed a little skill, I would have fallen for your trick just like everyone else!"
Lanke Heavenly Palace's expression changed drastically. The honest simplicity vanished from his face as he stared at Li Qingyun and said coldly, "Wine may be freely drunk, but words cannot be spoken carelessly! This Stone Spirit Jade Liquid was painstakingly prepared for my friends; there is nothing wrong with it. Brother Li came uninvited today and ruined our enjoyment. If you cannot give me an explanation, then even if I must bear the infamy of oppressing those beneath me, I will still suppress you!"
The moment his words fell, purple-jade divine radiance surged from his body. Behind him, an immense tree shadow abruptly spread open, shrouding and sealing the entire Lanke Heavenly Palace.
The others were no fools either. They too sensed that something was wrong and hurriedly said, "Brother, why must you be so angered? Quickly withdraw your divine might. Let us talk things over properly..."
Chan Jing Yu, He Fan Liu, and Yuan Qu Feng were stunned inwardly. Secretly gathering their immense power, the halos behind them suddenly blazed, protecting their bodies.
Yuan Qu Feng looked toward Li Qingyun and asked uncertainly, "Big Brother Li, is there truly something strange in this Stone Spirit Jade Liquid?"
With that question, everyone else looked toward Li Qingyun as