In the chaotic depths of the mountain's belly, sixteen formidable auras at the pinnacle of the Shore Reaching Realm erupted in unison, converging into a powerful will: Outsiders, keep away!
"What a case of trying to be clever and making a mess of it..."
Sensing that imposing presence, Li Qingyun could not help but shake his head slightly.
He knew that all sixteen inside had come for the Treasure Sapling. Yet they could unite against a common enemy, so it surely had something to do with his earlier killing of Qingping Tian and the other two.
Qingping Tian had also been at the pinnacle of the Shore Reaching Realm, with the Heavenly Palace within arm's reach, yet she had been unable to enter the heart of Mingshu Mountain. That meant every one of the sixteen people within was stronger than Qingping Tian.
This was rather troublesome!
"Master, perhaps we should change..."
Before the overwhelming force of that will, even Bai Yutian had begun to doubt her master.
"Say no more!"
Li Qingyun glanced at Jade Slave, remaining as calm and composed as ever.
"Fellow Daoists, you have rejected this poor Daoist so resolutely. This poor Daoist is displeased, and would like to witness your divine abilities..."
Before his words had faded, he abruptly unleashed his mighty power.
The void around Mingshu Mountain instantly became an ocean of golden-purple divine radiance. Like surging mountains and seas, it crashed down and squeezed toward the entire sacred mountain.
A small test of skill, to sound out the depth of the waters.
"Arrogant!"
"Ridiculous!"
"Fellow Daoist, you are far too conceited..."
At once, the sixteen Heaven Masters within the mountain's belly responded. Their mighty power pierced through the mountain and pushed ruthlessly toward Li Qingyun.
Amid thunderous roars, patches of Ring Shadow Void burst