You Dare Threaten Me

Before Elder Qinghuo had even finished speaking, a powerful surge of Spiritual Power erupted from his body.

His eyes brimmed with killing intent. Clearly, he was extremely displeased with Yang Lingtian's demand and even seemed faintly ready to attack.

Seeing this, the corners of Yang Lingtian's lips lifted into a faint smile. That smile showed that he had anticipated Elder Qinghuo's reaction.

He slowly raised his hand, palm facing upward. With a thought, the Sky-Piercing Divine Sword appeared in his grasp.

"Elder Qinghuo, I have no intention of making an enemy of the Dragon Soul Sect," Yang Lingtian said coldly.

"But Li Xuan is a disciple chosen in advance by my Chaos Sacred Sect. Today, whoever it is must return to the Chaos Sacred Sect."

"Hmph, Yang Lingtian, how dare an Early Human God threaten me?" Elder Qinghuo said disdainfully.

"I'm a Mid Human God, and I have the powerful Dragon Soul Sect backing me."

"Your Chaos Sacred Sect has already fallen into decline. Have you even weighed whether you possess the strength to act so boldly?"

"If you want to take Li Xuan away, first ask whether the Fire Dragon Spear in my hand agrees!"

Before his voice had even faded, Elder Qinghuo's figure flashed.

A long spear appeared in his hand. It was crimson from tip to shaft, its surface flowing with blazing flame patterns, and its point was aimed straight at Yang Lingtian.

This was also a Low-grade Divine Artifact—the opponent's bonded weapon.

The two stood poised like drawn swords, with a clash ready to erupt at any moment.

The expression of the Chaos Sacred Sect's Reception Elder changed, and he hurried forward, stepping in front of Yang Lingtian.

"Fellow Daoist Yang, calm down, calm down!" the Reception Elder urged anxiously.

"About this matter... perhaps we should