I was shocked. Li Taichong's fortune was indeed formidable—he had actually gathered all the Pure World Green Lotus leaves. With the Qingping Sword Disc as well, summoning the Qingping Sword was now a certainty. I had failed to stop him from collecting the complete set of leaves, and what happened next would probably be impossible to predict.
The conflict between those with divine godheads and those without would certainly grow more and more intense. After all, the appearance of the Qingping Sword represented the changing fortune of an entire realm, and a great battle would be unavoidable.
Li Taichong stretched out his hand and took out the Qingping Sword Disc. He waved it in front of Nangong Phantom God, and pieces of green lotus crystal quickly flew out of her body. Like iron filings drawn to a magnet, they all adhered to the Qingping Sword Disc.
"I've purified the Sword Qi for her. Her life is no longer in danger; she has merely expended too much Spirit Immortal power." Li Taichong spoke calmly, then looked at me. "Young Friend Xia, as the emperor of the Central Province, your power is immense. But it will be fine if you use that power in the right place. Once you use it wrongly, disaster is bound to follow. I hope you'll proceed with caution and conduct yourself well."
I was still brooding over the fact that all nine leaves had gathered. I had no idea what Li Taichong intended to do, yet he had turned around and begun warning me. Frowning, I said, "Senior Li, I also hope you'll truly keep your word and work for the common people of the Nine Provinces."
Seeing me meet him blow for blow, Li Taichong smiled and shook his head. Then his entire body suddenly vanished.