The great commotion on the horizon was like a stone thrown into a pond, creating countless ripples.
The cultivators, large and small, who had been holed up in the Sky-Scraping Domain, sprang up like hornets whose nest had been disturbed, and tried to flee in all directions.
At times like this, it's impossible to tell who this person is looking to cause trouble for. Once this show of force is put on, those with guilty consciences immediately become restless.
Whoever they brought, we still have a chance to escape now. But if we're a few steps slower, things could get very different.
"Hey, didn't you say we have a big shot in Sky-Scraping Domain? Why are you all running away!"
The group that was just laughing and chatting in the tavern was gone in the blink of an eye, leaving only a few hotheads.
"You actually believe that? Even if there are big shots involved, do you think they'd throw you out to apologize, or risk offending a powerful sect for a useless brat like you?"
"Holy crap! Why didn't you call me when you ran away?!"
They scrambled and stumbled as they fled, not even having time to pack their valuables.
"Stop right there!"
The newcomer pressed down with his hand, and the entire Sky-Scraping Domain seemed to freeze in mid-air under this palm strike. All the startled cultivators were instantly frozen in mid-air, unable to move.
An invisible ring enveloped the entire Sky-Scraping Domain.
The person who came was naturally Li Xingkong. Before refining the nodes, he had to put in a lot of effort to deal with a few Heavenly Immortal. But after refining two nodes and going through a great battle, Li Xingkong's skills were far superior to what they used to be.
The Dao Evolution Domain unfolded, severing the entire Sky-Scraping Domain from the outside world.
At this moment, the fate of all living beings within the domain, including all things, whether they live or die, whether they perish or be reborn, depends entirely on Li Xingkong's will.
"I wonder who this venerable immortal is seeking here? I will certainly do my utmost to assist you!"
Compared to the others who were unable to move except for their thoughts, the one at the beginning was clearly a bit stronger.
"Just now, some guy called the White Bone Daoist said he wanted to invite me for tea. I'd like to see what his intentions are."
Upon hearing Li Xingkong's words, White Bone, who was mingling in the crowd, panicked.
How could he not know why this visitor had come?
At the very least, it's an act of obstruction, what should we do?
It's all my fault for having such a big mouth! Why did I have to give my name out of the blue?
Li Xingkong, who was in control of the overall situation, naturally noticed his little commotion.
This person was shaking so badly it was like they'd been put in a washing machine; it was hard to miss.
Li Xingkong reached out and lifted it out. Sure enough, it lived up to its name, White Bone Daoist; this guy was a creature that had become a spirit from a handful of bones.
"Your... Your Majesty, spare my life, spare my life!"
As he watched himself fly higher and higher, the guy collapsed into a heap, not daring to even lift his head.
Looking at it like this, Li Xingkong had a strange sense of déjà vu.
It seems like I've been confronted by online trolls who came to my door offline...
Alright, Li Xingkong wasn't planning on killing him anyway.
There's no need for that. If someone in the Jade Void Sect had a conflict with his node, then naturally someone would come looking for trouble. But the fact that he has survived until now means that there are currently no cultivators in the Jade Void Sect whose node clashes with his.
At this point, such a scattered cultivator still has some use near the encampment. If he were killed just like that, it would only benefit a cultivator from another major clan.
To put it bluntly, the main reason why these rogue cultivators can survive so well, whether in the Sky-Scraping Domain or other surrounding buffer zones, is that they serve as a reserve of food for the disciples of major sects.
Don't blame Jade Void for being cruel. If they had lived peacefully and didn't commit any heinous acts that angered both heaven and man, they wouldn't have been thrown into this Era of Chaos.
Evil deeds will be punished, and this is the end result he deserves.
"You're making quite a racket inside the node, now I'll give you a chance. Come on, make that sound again, just like you did back then."
Under Li Xingkong's watchful gaze, the man couldn't utter a single word except to beg for his life.
"You're banned for ten thousand years, so just stay put."
Li Xingkong pinched two fingers together, and the concept of Dao Evolution was molded into an outer shell, sealing it inside.
With a flick of the wrist, as light as a booger, the outer shell sank into the main city of the Sky-Scraping Domain with a loud thud.
After scanning the surrounding city with his eyes, Li Xingkong deciphered the concept.
"This is none of your business. Go do what you were doing!"
Although Li Xingkong had withdrawn his supernatural powers, none of the cultivators present dared to make a move, for who knew whether he ate beef or not.
After dealing with the guy, Li Xingkong was about to leave when he spotted an old acquaintance in the crowd.
With a wave of his hand, the overwhelming rift behind him slowly closed, and two figures appeared in Li Xingkong's hand.
It was none other than the Mist and the Foolish Blindness.
Li Xingkong had never actually met the guy named Mist, but that didn't stop him from seeing him in the memories of that Rebuttal. As for the Foolish Blindness, Li Xingkong once with his skills, so he couldn't help but leave a deep impression.
"We may meet again someday, you two. Do you still remember me?"
"How could it be you?!"
Mist had never met Li Xingkong, but Foolish Blindness had. Seeing that it was him who had made such a big fuss, Foolish Blindness was instantly heartbroken.
"Just remember it, so you don't die an innocent death."
Li Xingkong didn't bother with any more words. With a single palm strike, the Foolish Blindness was reduced to ashes.
"Your Excellency, we have never met before!"
Mist was shocked! He didn't even know why, and his best friend of many years was suddenly gone. How could he not panic?
What an undeserved disaster!
"You haven't seen me, but I have seen you. However, there's really no grudge between us. As for now..."
"Your Excellency, I understand!"
Before Li Xingkong could say anything, the Mist let out a cold snort and a large number of fragments dissipated from his body.
This guy is ruthless; he extracted all his memories related to the Foolish Blindness individuals.
Li Xingkong really had to look at this guy in a different light.
As expected of a seasoned veteran, Li Xingkong really has nothing to say about this figurine.
"You're something else, get lost!"
"Promise!"
Upon receiving Li Xingkong's single word "get lost," the Mist seemed to be released from its predicament, running at a speed that would take eight lifetimes to catch up with.
"Hey, amazing."
He came seeking revenge, but Li Xingkong found him amusing.
The behavior was ridiculous, but this guy did save his life, didn't he?
The Sky-Scraping Domain is the closest neutral territory to Jade Void, making it easy for Li Xingkong to deal with. However, there are several other locations that are deep within the territories of other races, making it difficult for Li Xingkong to act against them for the time being.
But there's no rush, there's plenty of time.
They're all old and undead; it's time to settle accounts with them.
As for now, Li Xingkong turned his attention back to the Jade Void Base.
It's time to go home!