"Li!"
This character shone so brightly in the sky above the Azure Cloud region!
Everyone could see this large character appearing in the direction of Green Valley Town.
In the Jun Prince's Mansion, Feng Qingyang stood on the roof, looking up at the family name that seemed to dominate the entire Azure Cloud region.
"Father, there are too many, too many refugees!"
Feng Chunlin was anxious. After the Wu Clan invasion, refugees had practically filled the entire city, making him run around in circles. But his father wasn't taking charge of the situation. He also glanced at the character "Li" in the sky.
"It's the Li family," Feng Qingyang said. "They have secretly taken Mi'er back. Now, the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe is invading their territory."
Feng Chunlin gritted his teeth. "Father," he pleaded, "even if we don't help them, we have to bring Mi'er back!"
Feng Qingyang remained unmoved.
He took a deep breath. "Go and attend to your matters," he said. "The Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe won't be able to break through the Li family's defenses."
"They are invaders," he continued, "but the Li family... they are simply returning home."
"Simply returning home?"
Feng Chunlin was momentarily stunned, then remained silent.
Feng Qingyang gazed in that direction. He still remembered the three wolves that had left the Jun Prince's Mansion that day. He knew exactly what kind of ferocious beasts the Li family were.
There was a hint of admiration in his eyes.
No matter what schemes he had, no matter what he had done, it couldn't erase his fear of this family.
...
The character "Li" appeared in the sky above the Azure Cloud region.
Above the Skyveil Sect, Black Tortoise Sect, the Ghost Eye Sect... above all the Nascent Soul forces in Azure Cloud region, every Nascent Soul expert opened their eyes!
At this moment, they all took a step forward in unison!
Daoist Jiuyou of the Skyveil Sect traversed great distances with a single step. Before him stood a priest of the Wu Clan.
This priest was heading towards the Li family estate!
"Get out of my way!"
Daoist Jiuyou remained unmoved. A space resembling the depths of the underworld appeared behind him. He smiled and said, "Are those heading towards the Li family the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe? It seems they've gone to the one place in all of Azure Cloud region they shouldn't have."
The priest frowned. "What do you mean?" he asked.
He had already received a message from Guan Ming, a plea for help. No... it wasn't a plea for help.
It was a farewell letter!
Guan Ming said that her divination today was strange. Before reaching the Li family estate, it had been an auspicious sign. But upon arriving, it turned into a minor misfortune. As the Li family members appeared, it became a major misfortune. And by the time Guan Ming turned back, the divination revealed a catastrophe!
There was no way to avert this disaster. Whether they begged for mercy or retreated, it would only lead to death.
Guan Ming now had only one option left...
To fight with all her might.
The priest couldn't understand. With the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe and the support of the Wu Clan from all directions, how could they possibly be forced into such a desperate situation by a single faction?
Even if that faction was that damned Bloodstained Family of Azure Cloud region!
"It doesn't mean anything," Daoist Jiuyou replied. "You wouldn't understand, wouldn't understand the fear we Nascent Soul cultivators felt in Azure Cloud region all those years ago, nor how the major forces lived in constant anxiety, unable to rest easy for decades."
Daoist Jiuyou grinned. "To be honest," he said, "the moment I heard you were invading, I felt relieved."
"Relieved?"
The priest's expression turned grim.
"Indeed," Daoist Jiuyou replied with a sneer. "Now, in the Azure Cloud region, there are allies everywhere. My Azure Cloud region is invincible. Because those who stand in the Li family's way now..."
"...are you."
...
The character "Li," rapidly expanding in the sky, was spreading throughout the entire Azure Cloud region on this day.
This caused the Nascent Soul cultivators of all the factions in the Azure Cloud region to burst into laughter.
These Wu Clan people, who had come from the Endless Forest, didn't know the fear that the Li family had once instilled in them.
Especially the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe.
They were like reckless men, blind to danger, charging straight at the most formidable family.
As for the cultivators of the Azure Cloud region, they only needed to watch calmly and intercept any priests who tried to provide support.
They were guaranteed to profit!
They could gain the friendship of the Li family.
Their fear hadn't disappeared; it would simply be transferred to these foolish Wu Clan members!
...
"My people," Guan Ming proclaimed, "I have seen the omens!"
"This war demands your sacrifice, your blood. I have seen my people's fearlessness, your unwavering advance!"
"Do not fear pain, do not fear death."
"Our descendants will flourish on this land. The totems of the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe will stand tall in every corner. The Wu Clan will remember our legend, and our children will be proud of us."
"Now..."
"Fight with all your might! Fight for the future of our tribe!"
Outside the Li family estate, Guan Ming raised her scepter high. Her image magnified infinitely before the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe as she shouted, her voice shaking the heavens and earth!
"Kill!"
Hearing Guan Ming's words, the Giant Rock Spirit Jade tribesmen looked at the humans charging out of the small town, their eyes bloodshot as if they had gone mad.
At this moment, they were fearless!
An image painted by Guan Ming appeared in their minds: this land would be filled with towering mountains, their people would flourish, and the prestige of the Giant Rock Spirit Jade Tribe would spread far and wide.
Such a future was worth fighting and dying for!
Watching her tribesmen charge forward with a frenzied intensity...
Guan Ming narrowed her eyes slightly, her gaze filled with unwavering determination. "Since I cannot see the future," she thought, "then I will..."
"Lead my people to victory against all odds!"
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