It wasnt out of line for Zhongtian to pursue an enemy. Moreover, the two sects were allies. Ancestral City should be aiding him.

Stop. Ancestor Lu spoke again: This isnt the place for vengeance and feud. Leave, dont make this mistake.

This surprised most people, causing them to stare around in confusion.

They thought that the ancestor might help Zhongtian or at least let him do as he pleases. On the contrary, he didnt give Yin Yang any face.

Maybe the rumor is true, not all ancestors in the city agree with the marriage pact. One golem expert quietly murmured.

Those in the know started thinking about this matter, especially how the previous army died to the stone tablet outside of the park.

It made them think that Ancestral was actually on Li Qiyes side. This would make sense because it meant that the tablet was used by the ancestors.

Of course, no one dared to voice this opinion because this was still Ancestral City. Ancestor Lu was out now and he wasnt one to be trifled with.

Zhongtians eyes shifted slightly. In the end, he bowed and said: Ill obey you, Ancestor. I also apologize for my rashness earlier.

A prodigy like him still couldnt compare to someone like Ancestor Lu. Few ancestors in his sect were a match for this man.

He then glared at Qing Shi and said: Ill let you all keep your head for now. Ill take them later.

You should be thanking the ancestor for saving your life. Otherwise, your head would be hanging on the gate right now. Qing Shi snorted and didnt give a damn.

The audience naturally didnt like his contemptuous tone. However, they maintained silence because of Ancestor Lu.

Zhongtians eyes flashed with murderous intent but he still restrained himself and left.

Go! The army left under his command.

Rumble! They marched like an unstoppable flood, heading for the stone forest.

Will the situation escalate between these two sects? One spectator wondered.

Who cares? Think about how youll get the treasury instead. An older cultivator said: Yin Yang Gate is gonna take everything, we wont even get leftover soup. Plus, make one wrong move and well love our lives too. Perhaps a conflict between these two sects is actually for the best.

Some of the crowd definitely agreed and began contemplating their next move.

***

Li Qiye glanced at Qing Shi who just got back and said: Looks like theres a big feud between you and Yin Yang.

Theres no such thing. He immediately denied at first but thought that it was improper and foolish to lie to Li Qiye.

I do have some problems with them. He admitted: I dont like their arrogance, thinking that theyre the best. Its just that they still have a forefather, thats all. We have plenty of pseudo-atavistic ancestors too, well see whos stronger.

True. Li Qiye smiled and didnt pursue the issue.

Though Qing Shi spouted some strong lines, he still didnt know what to say next and ended with a sigh.

What, youre still afraid of someone? Li Qiye chuckled.

Not exactly, but Heavenly Sovereign Chan Yang is indeed frightening. Many of our ancestors harbor certain thoughts towards him. Qing Shi said.

So Ancestral City actually has a bolder plan and target. Li Qiye deduced.

Qing Shi wasnt sure. Their city had pseudo-atavistic ancestors but Heavenly Sovereign Chan Yang remained a threat, not just in the north but all of Eight Desolaces.