At the National Preceptor's Residence.
"Marquis Dongling, why do you think my teacher struck again after only a few days?" Li Tianwen asked.
"The Martial Saint intended to intimidate them," Jiang Ning said slowly.
He continued, "Destroying the Mysterious Origin Blessed Land was a warning! Killing that man in the East Sea was a declaration! He was declaring that he keeps his word, that he's still as domineering as ever. He's backing me up!"
Hearing Jiang Ning's analysis, Li Tianwen gave him a long look.
He had already reached his own conclusion.
And it matched Jiang Ning's words exactly.
Now, the shock spread from the East Sea like ripples, swiftly reaching all nine prefectures and thirty-six provinces of Great Xia.
Every Grotto-Heaven Blessed Land, hidden lineage, and great clan with the means to sense that battle shuddered.
When the Martial Saint destroyed the Mysterious Origin Blessed Land, he had displayed overwhelming power and dominance.
But this time, he had descended upon the East Sea from tens of thousands of miles away and slain his enemy in a single blow. He had shown how far his sight extended across the nine prefectures and thirty-six provinces, how far his power could reach, and how unyielding he remained.
He could still strike!
And even over the East Sea, he had struck with such force! Such speed!
"That man in the East Sea was said to come from the Dragon Palace Grotto-Heaven. He was exceptionally powerful and carried a precious treasure, yet he couldn't even withstand one punch!!"
"He's drawing a red line—the final red line. While he lives, anyone who crosses it dies!"
"Is he backing Marquis Dongling, Jiang Ning? Or is he using this to draw our attention?"
"..."
At that moment, many great powers and influential figures used special means to