Every word Li Yun spoke was a cold, sharp blade, striking Gu Yin's heart and leaving him frozen in place.
He stared at Li Yun's calm expression and killing intent that blazed like a rainbow. The shock shook him to his core, so deeply that it nearly turned to fear.
Gu Yin finally understood. From beginning to end, Li Yun had held not the slightest reverence for the Martial Deity of Imperial Court Mountain. To him, cutting off the Martial Deity's head was as ordinary as slaughtering a stray dog.
Gu Yin opened his mouth, but swallowed every urgent warning before it could escape.
He even suspected Li Yun had not truly listened to a word of his analysis.
Li Yun had already resolved to kill!
From the moment twelve Martial Emperors of Imperial Court Mountain had barged in bearing their so-called Martial Deity's edict and taken the Yan Clan's nine Martial Emperors from Crouching Dragon Mountain, Li Yun's killing intent toward Imperial Court Mountain had burned fiercely. Whether it had been a premeditated scheme or not could no longer change his mind.
"This subordinate understands."
"Everyone in Crouching Dragon City will hold the defenses and await the City Lord's orders, ready to face the enemy together!"
Li Yun nodded slightly, his expression calm and his steady voice reassuring.
"Go. Don't let yourselves fall into disarray."
"If Imperial Court Mountain truly dares to come, I'll face them."
"And anyone who comes here seeking death will get their wish."
Gu Yin bowed deeply, then turned and hurried away to reinforce the city's defenses.
Silence settled over Crouching Dragon City once more.
Li Yun closed his eyes, shutting out the rumors and the turbulent undercurrents beyond his walls. His mind sank wholly inward.
Myriad Wonders Points spun rapidly within his dantian, drawing