Huang Wudi's words immediately caused everyone present to tense up. Countless people secretly cheered, as his words resonated deeply with them.
In fact, the major powers present did not believe Li Xiaotian's previous words. What about for the sake of ordinary humans? Those ants, were they worth such a grand gesture from a overlord?
In their opinion, Li Xiaotian simply wanted to unify Yan Prefecture and make all their sects submit to the Great Qin. Who could accept this?
"Good! Well said. What sort of nonsense is unifying Yan Prefecture? They don't even look at their own status. Are they qualified enough? A mere brash youngster who doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth, dares to try and ride on our heads to rule us? Dream on!"
Huo Tongzi spoke loudly, his tone extremely arrogant, looking provocatively at Li Xiaotian, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes.
"Indeed, unifying Yan Prefecture, regardless of what the Great Qin intends, my Divine Sect will not agree. Since ancient times, the strong have been respected. As long as those weaklings obediently stay under our protection, they can live their lives peacefully."
Shen Wuji also spoke, casting a casual glance at Li Xiaotian, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
"My War Sect is the same. The War Sect never compromises with anyone, any power!"
"My Miao Sect also does not wish to be bound by others. Moreover, as long as my Miao Sect exists, those ordinary people who depend on us will face no danger."
In the great hall, with Huang Wudi taking the lead, the powerhouses from other sects spoke one after another, stating their attitudes.
In short, it was one sentence: If your Great Qin wants to unify Yan Prefecture, sorry, we are unwilling!
Suddenly, the atmosphere in the hall became extremely intense. It was fine for the sects with powerhouses presiding over them; they did not fear Li Xiaotian, nor did they fear enraging him.
But those from the second and third-rate small sects were trembling with fear and excitement.
No one expected that Li Xiaotian had invited various powers to the Great Qin to discuss the unification of Yan Prefecture, but before it even began, the outcome seemed to have been decided.
If Li Xiaotian agreed, it would be simple. The powerhouses from various factions would leave, and it would be as if nothing had happened today. But that would undoubtedly make him lose face.
However, if he disagreed, there was only one solution: to become enemies with all the powers!
"Cough, cough, fellow Daoists, why not listen to the Great Qin's thoughts first before making a judgment? To refuse outright is a bit too hasty. I, Sword Pavilion, can guarantee to all of you that the unification of Yan Prefecture that the Great Qin desires is not what you imagine."
Just then, Jian Lin of the Sword Pavilion spoke, breaking the tense atmosphere. He had already learned from Li Xiaotian about the Great Qin's plan to unify Yan Prefecture. While it was hard to believe, it was understandable.
The Great Qin, from beginning to end, was for the ordinary people of Yan Prefecture, to establish a complete order, to establish rule of law, and to improve the overall strength of the human race.
As for those ancient sects, they would remain as they were before, and the Great Qin would never interfere in any of their affairs.
But now, Li Xiaotian had not even revealed the Great Qin's plan, and the people from various factions had already stated their positions. This clearly showed they did not want to talk.
"Hmph! Everyone knows that your Sword Pavilion and the Daoist Sect secretly support the Great Qin. No matter what the Great Qin does in the future, they will not mistreat your two sects. Fellow Daoist Jian Lin, I advise you not to interfere in this matter for your own selfish reasons at this time!"
In the dark, a powerhouse spoke. Only their voice could be heard, but their identity could not be determined. Clearly, the person feared offending Li Xiaotian and the Sword Pavilion, but unwilling to remain silent, they deliberately spoke out.
"Presumptuous!!! Who is it? Have the courage to stand out! The Myriad Beasts Mountain's demon race is at war with the Great Qin. Once the Great Qin is defeated, the demon race will inevitably enter the hinterland of Yan Prefecture. My Sword Pavilion disciples are assisting the Great Qin to kill demons, to protect the human race!"
Jian Lin's face immediately turned red with anger upon hearing this. He was simply speaking impartially, but he did not expect to be provoked like this. How could he accept this?
"Our Sect Master suppresses the forbidden grounds of the Southern Sea's demon race, and the Daoist Sect's Dao Xuan Sect Master suppresses the forbidden grounds of the endless desert's demon race. When the demon race causes trouble, the disciples of the two sects fight against them with utter disregard for their own lives. Is this also for selfish reasons?"
"Is that Daoist fellow playing the fool? Reveal yourself. This humble one wishes to ask, what selfish motives does our Daoist Sect have? The words should be made clear!"
A powerhouse from the Daoist Sect also spoke, his face gloomy.
At this moment, Li Xiaotian's eyes were filled with killing intent. He searched the great hall for the person who had just spoken. The opponent had used a secret technique, so he could not find them for the time being.
But his heart was already filled with rage. Today, no matter what anyone said about the Great Qin, he would not allow anyone to slander the Sword Pavilion and the Daoist Sect, to whom he owed a great debt.
"Who is it, stand out yourself! Don't force me to destroy your sect!"
Li Xiaotian said coldly. He was furious!
"Heh heh, destroy my sect? What a big mouth! Li Xiaotian, don't think that the powerhouses present don't know about your unsavory deal with the Daoist Sect and the Sword Pavilion. Perhaps these two sects want to unify Yan Prefecture, and you are merely a puppet they have put forward!"
The voice sounded again, its tone full of arrogance.
At this moment, Huang Wudi and the others had expressions of mockery flashing in their eyes. Seeing Li Xiaotian so enraged, they felt a sense of exhilaration.
As for the Daoist Sect and the Sword Pavilion being implicated, they were also happy to see it. After all, when the demon race was in chaos, most of the powers stood by and watched. Why were these two sects jumping around so eagerly? To show they were nobler than other factions?
"Hmph! Stop playing the fool and come out!"
A murderous glint suddenly flashed in Li Xiaotian's eyes. He had found the person!
"Boom!"
Li Xiaotian's body suddenly erupted with terrifying ferocity, and then he punched towards a corner of the great hall.
Over there, a middle-aged man's face was filled with terror and disbelief. He had never expected Li Xiaotian to discover him!
"Stop!!!"
"Li Xiaotian, how dare you?!"
"Various factions have gathered here, and you are killing someone in front of us, Li Xiaotian, you are too arrogant!"
At this moment, Huang Wudi, Huo Tongzi, and the others shouted in unison, jointly moving to block Li Xiaotian. At the same time, someone in the dark also made a move against Li Xiaotian.
"Hmph! You can't hold back any longer?"
Seeing this, Li Xiaotian sneered, his aura rapidly surging. The power of an overlord was unleashed without reservation at this moment.
Instantly, the palace was filled with a terrifying oppressive force, and those with weaker cultivation instantly turned red in the face.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, Huang Wudi and the others jointly blocked Li Xiaotian's attack. At the same time, a black mist erupted from Li Xiaotian's body, dissolving the attacks that were targeting him from the dark.
"You, you want to protect this person?"
Li Xiaotian said coldly, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Upon hearing this, some of Huang Wudi and the others were furious, feeling Li Xiaotian was too arrogant. Others frowned slightly, feeling that what the middle-aged man had said was indeed a bit too much. However, the reason they had intervened was simply to suppress Li Xiaotian's arrogant demeanor.