Dismissal of the Family Head!

Li Hanjiang fell silent for a moment, then gave Tantai Xuanji a long, deep look.

"Brother Tantai, are you truly determined to protect this boy?"

Tantai Xuanji said indifferently, "Li Qingshan is a guest elder of my Tantai Clan, and an honored guest as well. Whoever wishes to lay a hand on him must first ask this old man."

A flicker of anger crossed Li Hanjiang's eyes, but he quickly suppressed it.

Though he stood at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm, Tantai Xuanji was likewise at the peak of the Golden Immortal realm—and had broken through tens of thousands of years earlier, with a far deeper foundation.

If the two fought, he might not necessarily be Tantai Xuanji's match.

What was more, this was Tantai Clan territory. With the Tribe Protecting Formation reinforcing them, if he made a move within the Tantai Clan, defeat would be inevitable.

"Good. Very good."

Li Hanjiang shot Li Qingshan a cold glance before turning and walking outside.

"Brother Tantai, I will remember what happened today. But I would like to see just how long Brother Tantai can protect him!"

Li Xuanyu's face was full of unwillingness. He glared viciously at Li Qingshan and said through gritted teeth, "Li Qingshan, just you wait. I won't let you off!"

Li Qingshan remained calm. "I'll be ready anytime."

Li Xuanyu's face turned livid with rage, but his father had already left, and he did not dare linger. He hurried after him.

The Freewheeling King and his son left the Tantai Clan in disgrace.

The main hall fell utterly silent.

Tantai Hong slumped in his chair, drenched in cold sweat, his face deathly pale. Tantai Xue was equally pale, her legs weak enough that she could barely remain standing.

Tantai Xuanji turned around, his gaze settling