The instant their eyes met.
Xuancang's heart sank. This is bad. Is this guy after us too?
Sure enough, Li Yun spoke the next moment with a smile.
"Saint Emperor Xuancang."
"I know what you're after. You want to take the traitor Saint Emperor Ruiyun back to face judgment."
"But he's in my hands now. If you want him, you'll have to offer something in exchange. I won't ask for the lion's share: give me four Saint Emperor Saint Arts, and I'll hand Saint Emperor Ruiyun over to you. How about it?"
The crowd erupted!
Saint Emperor Seal Heaven's eyes went bloodshot. Saint Power surged furiously through him as he glared at Li Yun, his chest heaving with rage!
The surviving Saint Emperors of Great Black Heaven and the Blood God Cult were murderous, their rebukes ringing out!
This was shameless—and brazen beyond belief! Li Yun had no regard for them at all. Right in front of them, he was openly negotiating a deal with Saint Emperor Xuancang.
"How dare you!"
"You're utterly shameless!"
"You just took four Saint Arts from the Through-Ancient Dynasty, and now you're using Saint Emperor Ruiyun to extort someone else. Haven't you gone too far?"
"Release Saint Emperor Ruiyun now, or you won't leave here in one piece!"
Li Yun's attempt to profit from both sides enraged everyone.
He had agreed to release the man in exchange for four Saint Arts, only to turn around and demand the moon from the Punishment Hall!
How could anyone be so insatiable, so utterly unrestrained?
They had seen arrogance before, but never anything like this!
Faced with a storm of curses and accusations, Li Yun remained unmoved. He ignored their fury and murderous intent entirely.
"Heh. You think I broke my word?"
"When did I say I'd release