There were three humans, true humans, with incredibly powerful auras that surprised Li Xiaotian. He rarely encountered human powerhouses of such strength, so he did not act immediately. Instead, he watched the three, his eyes narrowed.
Unless absolutely necessary, he really did not want to fight his own kind. Humans held a low status in the void universe, and every additional strong individual could slightly elevate humanity's position in the cosmos, something he was happy to see.
After all, the Kyushu World was also considered one of the human worlds.
They were three young men, dressed in robes, one purple, one white, and one green. The one in purple led the group. He had a stern appearance, his brows filled with a murderous aura, and his power was immense, giving Li Xiaotian the impression that he was no weaker than Mo Lin, whom he had killed previously.
Zi Xiaohan, a peak sixth-order powerhouse. His origin world was unknown to the outside world, but he was incredibly strong. In the first trial, he had been besieged by five equally powerful individuals simultaneously yet had calmly departed.
Information about the purple-robed youth appeared in Li Yuntian's mind, gleaned from the memories of the enemies he had devoured.
"Li Xiaotian, could you do me a favor and spare their lives?" the purple-robed youth, who was leading them, said to Li Xiaotian earnestly.
"I'm sorry, if I don't kill them, they will kill me!" Li Xiaotian replied, shaking his head.
"Li Xiaotian, do you think you are so powerful? Do you know the grave trouble you have brought upon our human race? Stop! Listen to Fellow Daoist Zi and spare them!" the white-robed youth beside him said coldly, his eyes filled with disgust.
Li Xiaotian gave him a cold glance, ignoring him. He then formed his finger into a sword and pointed it at the middle-aged woman and the others ahead.
The middle-aged woman trembled. Seeing Li Xiaotian raise his finger, she nearly cried out. The other two convulsed, a cold sweat breaking out on them.
Even with the deeply cultivated Zi Xiaohan blocking the way, they were still terrified and their blood ran cold. The hellish experience seemed to be replaying in their minds, filling them with dread.
"Li Xiaotian, desist. Don't make any more mistakes. They appear to have realized their errors; what harm is there in letting them go?" Zi Xiaohan said.
"Realized their errors? Heh, you didn't see their demeanor just now, and do you think they will forget such enmity?" Li Xiaotian sneered.
"We were wrong, we truly were wrong! Please spare our lives!" one of the three men broke down and shouted, tears streaming down his face. He showed no trace of his former strength.
"Zi Xiaohan, save me! I am from the Dou Qi world. If you save me, the Dou Qi world will reward you handsomely!" another person frantically pleaded with Zi Xiaohan, grasping at a straw.
"Li Xiaotian, consider it a favor owed, and forgive them this once?" Zi Xiaohan said, looking at Li Xiaotian.
He was incredibly powerful. As his eyes opened and closed, purple light flowed, and wisps of divine radiance emanated, showing his extraordinary nature. His every move seemed to align with the profound principles of heaven and earth.
Even standing casually, he exuded a majestic presence and an undeniable aura that struck fear into hearts.
This was undoubtedly a master, a terrifyingly powerful individual rarely matched. He even carried a hint of the aura of a high-tier expert, clearly indicating that he had a formidable organization backing him.
"No!" Li Xiaotian was resolute, refusing with two simple words. The middle-aged woman and the others had already become his sworn enemies, and he could not find peace if he did not kill them.
Mercy had its limits; it was not extended to everyone. To spare a malicious individual was akin to stabbing oneself in the back.
"Li Xiaotian, don't be ignorant of the situation. Zi Xiaohan offered you a kind word, yet you refuse to acknowledge it. Do you truly believe you are invincible?" the white-robed youth who had spoken earlier said coldly again.
"I am killing my enemies, what does it have to do with you? You are preventing me from seeking revenge and expect me to be grateful? What a colossal joke!" Li Xiaotian ignored him and looked directly at Zi Xiaohan.
The middle-aged woman and the other two turned pale, their faces devoid of color. Their lives hung in the balance, dependent on the decision of the two individuals before them, and they were all extremely tense.
"Are you truly unwilling to spare them? As fellow humans, I do not wish to fight you, even though you are a blasphemer!" Zi Xiaohan asked Li Xiaotian with a solemn expression.
"If I'm not letting go, I'm not letting go. There is no room for negotiation!" Li Xiaotian stated, his eyes narrowed. He sensed a killing intent, clearly indicating that Zi Xiaohan harbored murderous intentions towards him.
"Li Xiaotian, you are too arrogant. Zi Xiaohan spoke to you with goodwill, yet you show no regard for him and are ungrateful!" the white-robed youth beside Zi Xiaohan spoke again, his tone malicious.
"Is this your servant or your lackey? Please ask them to conduct themselves with more respect," Li Xiaotian said to Zi Xiaohan.
"Fellow Daoist Bai and I hit it off immediately; he is my friend, not my servant. Li Xiaotian, you have gone too far," Zi Xiaohan's expression gradually turned grim, a flicker of anger flashing in his eyes.
"How dare you! Li Xiaotian, do you truly believe you are invincible after killing a few divine realm powerhouses? You dare call me a servant? Hmph, compared to Zi Xiaohan, you are likely not even worthy of being a servant!" the white-robed youth declared, stepping forward aggressively.
Upon hearing this, Li Xiaotian's face darkened. He gave the man a cold glance and said chillingly, "The emperor is not anxious, but the eunuch is. If you dare to bark nonsense again, I will kill you directly!"
This statement caused the atmosphere to turn icy and incredibly tense. The two men beside Zi Xiaohan visibly changed color and were about to reprimand him.
"Zi Xiaohan, his physique is exceptionally strong, and he possesses a special great Dao that can devour everything. The attribute of immortality and invincibility held by supreme experts is useless against him. Once he kills someone, they are completely annihilated!" the middle-aged woman exclaimed, a hint of viciousness flashing in her eyes as she stared at Li Xiaotian.
Clearly, she had done this intentionally, revealing Li Xiaotian's devouring Dao to pique the greed of Zi Xiaohan and his companions, thus provoking them to attack Li Xiaotian.
"You are eager to die, aren't you? I shall grant you your wish," Li Xiaotian said indifferently. In an instant, he left an afterimage where he stood, breaking through Zi Xiaohan's defense to strike down the middle-aged woman and the other two.
From behind, the two who had accompanied Zi Xiaohan sneered and attacked simultaneously, throwing a purple-gold gourd that enclosed the middle-aged woman and the other two.
The purple-gold gourd shrank to the size of a fist and landed in the white-robed youth's palm, its surface shimmering.
"You casually kill people right before our eyes? How arrogant!" the white-robed youth exclaimed, shaking the purple-gold gourd in his hand triumphantly before putting it away. It was evident they were determined to protect the middle-aged woman and her companions.
"Li Xiaotian, we have already shown you enough respect. Do not be ungrateful!" one of them warned him solemnly.
"Is this your decision?" Li Xiaotian stopped and asked Zi Xiaohan coldly.
"I do wish to save them," Zi Xiaohan replied. These few words clearly stated his stance, and a killing aura permeated the air.