Fragments of the shattered Formation Diagram and chaotic purple qi flew everywhere. A gale swept them against the father and his two sons, stinging their flesh!
Seeing Li Yuan lose his nerve and flounder, trapped between advancing and retreating, both Li Jiancheng and Li Shimin felt a surge of disappointment.
Still, after helping Li Yuan inside and settling him in a seat, Li Jiancheng immediately called for the Guards outside. Then he said quietly, "Father, since our family rose to power, we have never slighted Great Hua Mountain. We have always treated them with courtesy. I have visited several times myself, and I believe my relations with their sect are good. Surely they wouldn't..."
But Li Shimin interrupted before he could finish.
"Li Yu, the Sect Leader of Taihua, is in Chang'an right now." The Heavenly Strategy General remained composed. "True Person Soaring's Divine Ability is unmatched. However many defenses the palace has arranged, they cannot stop him! He will be here soon. To keep the Grand Formation from souring him against us, please invite the Taihua Sect Leader here, Father. He is of our blood, after all. His presence can strengthen our ties with True Person Soaring..."
Halfway through, he suddenly realized he was not addressing the civil and military officials of Heavenly Strategy Manor. He cupped his hands and softened his manner. "I suggest sending someone to invite the Taihua Sect Leader first. As for Guards to protect you, there is no need. Even the arrangements three eminent monks spent years preparing could not withstand a single stroke of the True Person's sword. What use would ordinary Guards be? Better to face him openly and display the might of the Great Tang. That is how we show we do not fear Divine Ability!"
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