Jianshis firm attitude in her direct rejection astounded Cao Guojian. He came prepared. As long as the Void Imperfection Three Schools had any intention to form an alliance, many conditions would be negotiable.

But now, Jianshi didnt even bother discussing the conditions this caught him completely off.

Guojian tried again: Schoolmaster Zhuo, you should take your time instead of answering right away

Ruyan coldly interrupted him this time: Theres no need to think twice. Sister Zhuos words represent my Evil Devourer School as well as the Void Imperfection Schools.

Jianshis refusal was one thing, but Ruyans words gave Guojian a hard time accepting the result.

All of his preparations and calculations had been wasted. He took a deep breath and told them with great austerity: Schoolmasters, you two should already know that when my master comes out, no one will be able to impede his path. Im not self-praising or advertising needlessly, no one in this world is qualified for the throne outside of my master!

This tone carried great fanfare. However, it was not a shameless boast since it did contain some truth. Even in all of the nine worlds, few could compete against Meng Zhentian, at least for the next ten years.

Li Qiye couldnt help but laugh after hearing this. At this critical juncture, his laughter immediately changed Guojians expression. He already had quite a prejudice against Li Qiye, but he decided to set this enmity aside and prioritized the alliance instead.

But now, this untimely laughter seemed to be aimed at their Dream Empyrean and his master, Meng Zhentian.

Guojian was still quite a character. He didnt immediately turn on Li Qiye on the spot and instead coldly asked: May I ask why you are laughing, Young Noble Li?

Li Qiye chuckled in response: Nothing, it was just a casual laugh, but since you have asked, Ill answer you. Your master shouldnt dream about the position of Immortal Emperor.

Guojians expression turned unsightly. Bao Yujiang, who had been posing calmly next to him, suddenly jumped up.

Yujiang shouted: Li, dont be presumptuous! My grandmaster is invincible in the nine heavens, just these words alone justify your death without a burial!

Li Qiye didnt bother glancing at the clamoring youth. Guojian slightly waved his sleeve to calm his disciple before lowering his tone towards Li Qiye: Young Noble Li, I have heard of your feud with my disciple. As a senior, I wont involve myself in this feud of the younger generation. I know that you are a great talent. If you join my master, Im sure you will eventually become a great general. Your feud with my disciple will surely disappear as well. My master has a deep appreciation for geniuses, this is a great opportunity for you to rise

Guojian was an eloquent man who gave off a very generous tone. This manner of conduct befitted his status.

However, Li Qiye interrupted him and smiled: Save these words for someone else. Your master alone isnt qualified to recruit me.

You! Cao Guojian couldnt endure this blatant disrespect.

His master could deter the nine worlds. Who else would be emperor besides him? But today, a junior like Li Qiye provoked him to this degree, how could Guojian bear this anger?

Yujiang shouted: Ignorant fool, keep on running your mouth! Master, teach him a lesson

Pah! Before he could finish, Li Qiyes slap had already blown him away, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood.

What are you doing! Guojian eventually snapped with a grimace.

Li Qiye faintly smiled: He said to give me a lesson, so why do I need to be reserved any longer? As his master, is it time for you to teach me a lesson too?

Li Qiye, halt your impudence. Guojian was furious as he uttered: I might not care about your troublemaking, but this doesnt mean you can act arrogant before me! [1. Guojian changed his tone here. His I shows that he thinks he is above Li Qiye. The you is informal/rude now too.]

At this time, his eyes emitted a terrifying light. The divine sword on his back starting to ring. Even though it was still sheathed, it already exuded a horrifying sword intent!

Bao Yujiang climbed up from the deck and loudly shouted: Master, avenge me, kill this little animal and flay his skin

The cultivators outside didnt know what was going on. To their astonishment, Bao Yujiang was suddenly blown away.

Li Qiye smiled and came outside after hearing this. He leisurely replied: Well, I havent exercised for a few days now. You want to fight, right? Come out then, dont break someone elses boat.

Bao Yujiang was frightened after seeing Li Qiye come out and staggered backward. Even though he was emboldened by his master as his backer, he was still quite scared of Li Qiye from the previous beating.

They want to fight! The spectators werent sure what was going on, but they knew a big fight was about to break out.

Li Qiye, thats enough! Guojian knew that his disciple was far from being a match for Li Qiye. He immediately stood before Yujiang and coldly said: You might be strong, but you cant do as you please! The Dream Empyreans disciples arent so easily bullied!

While hiding behind his master, Yujiang grew bolder and exclaimed: Thats right! Li, you are nothing yet you still dare to talk about competing against my grandmaster? You arent even worthy of carrying his shoes, he could crush you with one finger!

He was still indignant about the previous beating and wanted to kill Li Qiye for revenge, but he knew that he was not a match. He wanted to egg his master into killing Li Qiye. This was the only way for him to wash away the humiliation from before.

Cao Guojian frowned after hearing him. He came for the alliance, but his disciples words intensified the atmosphere. However, he wouldnt scold his disciple in public.

His disciple had been bullied by someone, so if he were to scold him right now, others would think that their Dream Empyrean consisted of pushovers.

Oh? I actually want to see just how powerful Meng Zhentian is. As the saying goes, kill the young and the old will come out, right? Having said that with a grin, Li Qiyes figure suddenly flashed and went straight for Yujiang.

Guojian was surprised to see this attack. His divine sword left its scabbard in order to stop Li Qiye.

Lord Cao, if you want to fight, Ill entertain you for a bit! Jianshis sword swung straight for Guojian in response.

Clank! The two swords collided, causing sparks to fly everywhere. Their brilliance assaulted the sky.

Guojians expression showed that he was now serious. His blood energy erupted alongside the murderous aura of a Godking. His sword dao instantly expanded and wanted to trap Li Qiye and stop Jianshis attack.

However, Jianshi showed no weakness. With a buzz, her physique appeared with its dazzling light, the Sacred Spring Physique!

In this split second, her blood energy surged like a storm. It became several hundred times or even thousands of times stronger while empowering her next destructive slash.

Her attack instantly reached its limit like a group of stars exploding. It created an absolute sword domain that came down on Guojians sword dao.

Clank! The two swords suppressed each other to a standstill. In the past, Guojians sword dao had the advantage, but it couldnt advance under Jianshis absolute sword domain.

In terms of cultivation, Jianshi was indeed not a match for Guojian who was a Grand Godking. However, she had a half-completion Immortal Physique.

Once her Sacred Spring Physique activated, she would have boundless blood energy, allowing her power to soar wildly.

Even the most ordinary move would become the most domineering and vicious attack due to her endless blood energy.

This Sacred Spring Physique could boost ones blood energy to undepletable amounts and last forever. This meant that a cultivator with this physique might not be the most powerful on the battlefield, but they would definitely be the most resilient!