Eighth day in prison.
Zhang Yu is unaware of the changing circumstances outside and is still working hard to build the complex Grand Formation, which is nearing completion.
Meanwhile, outside the Wei capital, the first wave of troubles caused by Hu Qingxuan had already arrived.
Li Feitian, the Young Master of the Crimson Blood Sect, and his protectors have already appeared at the gates of the Imperial City.
Li Feitian sat atop the crimson-blooded horse, his gaze sweeping across the majestic walls of the Wei Kingdom's imperial city like that of a hawk, a hint of undisguised contempt and disdain curling at the corner of his mouth.
"Hmph, a mere small country in the Eastern Domain Region, yet its capital is built quite impressively."
Li Feitian's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the old man's ears behind him.
In his eyes, no matter how high the city wall was, it was nothing more than ordinary bricks and stones; no matter how large the Imperial City was, it was nothing more than an ant's nest.
A remote little country with only Grandmaster in charge is indeed not worthy of his attention as the Young Master of the Crimson Blood Sect.
If it weren't for the jewel of the Medical Immortal Valley, he probably would never have set foot in such a remote and impoverished place in his entire life.
"Young Master,"
The old man spoke in a deep voice:
"In my humble opinion, the first step should be to ascertain Miss Hu's exact location and her current situation with that man named Zhang Yu, before making any further plans."
This old man was Li Feitian's protector, a genuine Great Early Grandmaster, named Li Shan.
Upon Li Feitian waved his hand impatiently, his arrogance deepening.
Why go through all that trouble?
As far as I Young Master, Zhang Yu is the eldest son of the Marquis Yong'an of the Wei Kingdom, and he is currently imprisoned in the Heavenly Prison.
He's just a prisoner, an ant-like creature. Does he even deserve my trouble inquiring about Young Master?
"Let's go directly to the Wei Kingdom's Imperial Palace and have their emperor hand over the person."
He paused, a calculating glint in his eyes:
"Moreover, my Crimson Blood Sect is not among the top in the Thirty-Six Domains of Yuhua Prefecture."
The biggest advantage of coming to the Eastern Domain this time is its proximity, allowing us to get there first.
We must race against time and seize the opportunity before the other suitors arrive, leaving a good impression on Miss Hu."
Li Shan frowned slightly, feeling that the Young Master's words were not entirely unreasonable.
Moreover, in a place like the Eastern Domain, with the strength of their Crimson Blood Sect, they really don't need to worry too much.
Using force to intimidate and demonstrate power might make Miss Hu feel the Young Master's aura and the strength of the Crimson Blood Sect, which would be more beneficial for getting closer to her later.
As for the feelings of the Wei royal family and Zhang Yu?
Who cares?
"What the Young Master says... makes sense."
"In that case, as the Young Master wishes, we shall go directly to the Imperial Palace to demand the person."
Li Shan no longer objected and nodded slightly.
"Haha, that's more like it."
Upon Li Feitian Li Shan had agreed, Li Feitian was immediately filled with pride.
He flicked the reins, and his Crimson Scale Blood Horse let out an excited neigh, its hooves blazing with Crimson Flame. Recklessly, it charged straight toward the tightly closed gates of the Imperial City.
"Halt! Who goes there?"
The city gate guards were shocked to see this and rushed forward to stop them, their long halberds forming a forest as they tried to block them.
"Get out of my way! How dare an ant block my path?"
Li Feitian's eyes turned cold, and he didn't even bother to stop explaining.
Li Shan behind him made no comment, simply watching indifferently.
In the eyes of a sect like the Crimson Blood Sect, what difference is there between soldiers from Mortal Kingdoms and mere weeds?
Boom!
The Crimson Scale Blood Horse was Innate Demonic Beast, possessing immense strength and an unstoppable charge.
Several soldiers blocking their way, along with their halberds, were easily knocked away as if made of paper, their blood splattering onto the ground of the city gate passageway, a horrifying sight.
The Crimson Scale Blood Horse continued its momentum, smashing through the half-closed city gate and charging into the main street of the Imperial City.
People on the streets screamed and scattered in panic, chickens flew and dogs barked.
Li Feitian and Li Shan ignored them, spurring their horses along the central avenue, charging recklessly towards the Imperial Palace.
Although the city patrols tried to stop them along the way, they were either knocked over by the Crimson Scale Blood Horse or blasted away by the force of Li Shan's casual swing, and could not slow them down in the slightest.
Faced with an absolute disparity in strength, Wei Kingdom's city defenses were utterly ineffective.
In no time at all, the two men and two horses had already rushed to the square outside the main gate of the Imperial Palace.
The majestic palace gates were tightly shut, and the Imperial Guards were on high alert, swords drawn and bows and arrows nocked, watching the two Calamity Star with tense expressions.
Li Feitian reined in his Crimson Scale Blood Horse, stood tall before the palace gate, and glanced at the tense Imperial Guards as if they were ants.
He focused his True Qi, channeling it into his Dantian, and his voice boomed out like muffled thunder, instantly resounding throughout half of the Imperial Palace.
"Emperor of the Wei Kingdom, get out Young Master! I have Young Master to ask you."
The sound waves rolled on, causing dust to fall from the palace walls. Some of the guards with Cultivation felt their Qi and Blood churn and their eardrums ache.
Arrogance, domineering, and unscrupulousness were displayed to the fullest extent in front of this "lower kingdom".
Li Shan behind him remained expressionless, as if it were all perfectly normal.
"Who dares to make a disturbance in the sacred grounds of the Imperial Palace?"
A furious shout came from inside the palace gates. Prince Jing, who was on duty guarding the Imperial Palace today, rushed out with a squad of Personal Guards, his face full of rage.
However, as soon as he rushed out of the palace gate, before he could even see who it was, Li Shan behind Li Feitian impatiently snorted, "Enough with the nonsense. Let your emperor come out and speak."
This time, it was no longer Li Feitian's roar, but Li Shan's cold snort, which contained the True Essence of Great Grandmaster.
The sound wasn't particularly loud, but it was a concentrated, almost tangible sound wave, carrying a terrifying pressure, and crashed directly into Prince Jing.
"Puff--!"
How could Prince Jing, a mere Ninth-Rank Martial Artist, withstand even a trace of the pressure from Great Grandmaster?
He was immediately struck as if by a heavy blow, spitting out a mouthful of blood. He staggered backward, his face turning deathly pale.
His personal Personal Guards fared even worse; those who were closer were directly struck by the shock, bleeding from all seven orifices and passing out on the spot.
Such a huge commotion, and the fluctuations of True Essence it contained, instantly alarmed Xiao Xuan deep within the Imperial Palace.
Xiao Xuan's figure appeared at the palace gate almost at the same time that Prince Jing coughed up blood and collapsed.
Great Grandmaster?
Xiao Xuan looked at Li Shan, and his heart sank.
When did the Wei Kingdom attract such a powerful enemy?
Li Feitian also noticed Xiao Xuan, sensing the aura of the Grandmaster Realm on him, and his contempt deepened.
He raised his chin and said in a condescending tone, "It seems you're in charge here."
Xiao Xuan suppressed his shock, anger, and unease, clasped his hands, and said in a deep voice:
"I am Xiao Xuan of the Wei Kingdom, an unworthy man, and I have been unworthy to be the lord of this place."
"May I ask where you two esteemed gentlemen come from and grace my Wei Kingdom with your presence? What guidance do you have for me?"
He adopted a very humble posture, knowing that the other party was hostile and had Great Grandmaster in charge, making it something that the Wei Kingdom could not withstand.
Li Feitian was quite pleased with Xiao Xuan's respectful attitude, but his arrogance remained undiminished.
He snorted coldly, his Killing Intent palpable.
"Miss Hu from the Medical Immortal Valley practices medicine in your country, yet you all stand by and watch her become someone else's slave. Your crime deserves the extermination of your entire clan."
These words were filled with murderous intent, and combined with the Great Grandmaster- level pressure released by Li Shan at the right time, they swept across the entire palace square like a cold wave.
Xiao Xuan inwardly groaned. How did the Xiao Family end up taking the blame for Zhang Yu and Hu Qingxuan's bet?