The Great Hall was silent, everyone's hearts clenched. Although Shen Qitian was the Sect Master of the Divine Sect, in front of Shen Wuji, he was ultimately a junior.
And now, he had uttered such a heart-piercing remark, which was truly over the line.
At this moment, Shen Wuji's expression was terrifyingly gloomy, and the temperature in the hall dropped, becoming bone-chillingly cold.
Shen Qitian, however, stared fixedly at Shen Wuji. He knew Shen Wuji was displeased, but so what?
He had lost his son, how could he care about anything else?
Moreover, the other party was only at the peak of the Emperor stage, and so was he. He did not fear the other party at all, it was just that the other party had a higher seniority.
"Heh heh."
Shen Wuji chuckled, his voice echoing through the hall.
For some unknown reason, everyone in the hall felt an inexplicable pressure, including Shen Qitian.
"It seems that many present are dissatisfied because this old man does not agree to go to war at this time."
Shen Wuji spoke unhurriedly, his eyes gradually turning cold. Although he was also angry, the majority of the Divine Sect members had opinions about him at this moment, which made him even more furious.
Shen Qitian's words clearly indicated that it was not just his own thought.
This meant that his name, Shen Wuji, was no longer as deterrent as it used to be within the Divine Sect!
This was what truly angered and concerned him the most! Conversely, Li Xiaotian's threat did not anger him as much.
"Old Ancestor, Young Dragon is dead, and I am somewhat distraught, which is why I spoke recklessly. However, I only want an explanation!"
Shen Qitian spoke. Feeling that Shen Wuji's tone was not right, he immediately dismissed it. He was the Sect Master of the Divine Sect, and he did not fear the other party at all!
"I want to know why you dare not fight?! I need to know the real reason!!!"
"The real reason? Ha!"
Shen Wuji sneered, his gaze growing colder, and then he said unhurriedly.
"What if this old man is unwilling to say?"
As soon as these words were uttered, Shen Qitian's expression instantly turned unsightly. Unwilling to say? He, as the Sect Master of the Divine Sect, asked for a reason, and the other party was unwilling to say it. This clearly showed that he was not taking him seriously!
"Since that is the case!"
Shen Qitian spoke, a fierce glint flashing in his eyes, and then he gritted his teeth and said.
"By my order, the Divine Sect will immediately go into full war preparations and declare war on Great Qin!!!"
"You dare?!!!"
Shen Wuji's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. Shen Qitian was becoming increasingly presumptuous!
"What is there that I dare not do? I am the Sect Master of the Divine Sect. Every action I take represents the Divine Sect. I will do whatever I want, and who dares to disobey me?!"
Shen Qitian shouted, having thrown caution to the wind. Shen Wuji was just like that. His various legendary experiences were merely a matter of different eras. If they were in the same era, the other party might not be as good as him. What was there for him to fear?
With this thought, Shen Qitian spoke again.
"Old Ancestor, do not forget, your current identity is merely an elder of the Divine Sect, while the Sect Master is me!!!"
In an instant, everyone in the Great Hall was filled with shock, their expressions turning unnatural, and cold sweat beading on their brows.
The Sect Master was about to break ties with Shen Wuji. Both of them were top figures in the Divine Sect. None of the people present dared to get involved in their conflict.
"Presumptuous!!!"
Shen Wuji roared, and instantly, a terrifying aura erupted from him, filling the entire hall.
For a moment, everyone present had flushed faces, feeling immense pressure, their expressions pale, and their hearts filled with shock!
"Overlord!!!"
"The Old Ancestor is actually an Overlord-level expert!"
"Overlord!!! The Old Ancestor has broken through to Overlord!!!"
In an instant, countless people in the Great Hall exclaimed in shock, their faces filled with disbelief and pleasant surprise.
Shen Wuji was actually at the Overlord level!
Overlord! Their Divine Sect had an Overlord-level expert as its backbone!
With this, what did they have to fear? It was known that currently, in Yan Province, there were only four Overlords, and it was precisely because Li Xiaotian had broken through to become an Overlord that Great Qin was so arrogant.
But now that Shen Wuji had broken through to become an Overlord, what was there to fear from Great Qin as far as the Divine Sect was concerned?
Unlike the others present, Shen Qitian's face was pale, and his forehead was covered in cold sweat.
Shen Wuji was actually an Overlord!!!
This was something he had not considered at all before. Otherwise, he would not have broken ties with the other party just now.
Although he was the Sect Master, strength was paramount within the sect. What he had said just now was, in plain terms, insubordination and a violation of the sect's taboos!
At this moment, he was filled with regret. If he had known this would happen, he should not have acted so impulsively just now.
"Old Ancestor!"
Shen Qitian's expression was timid, and he spoke in a hoarse voice, then forced a smile.
"Congratulations on your breakthrough to Overlord, Old Ancestor."
"Hmph! Congratulations? I cannot accept your congratulatory remarks, Sect Master. After all, I am merely an elder, and lowly people's words carry little weight."
Shen Wuji sneered, his heart filled with anger. If the other party had not been so unappreciative, why would he have revealed his strength?
Now that he had publicly revealed it today, it was likely that within a short time, the entire Yan Province would know that he was an Overlord!
"Old Ancestor, you jest. Just now, I was merely acting on impulse. Young Dragon is dead, and I am in immense pain, which is why I lost my composure and spoke nonsense."
Shen Qitian said awkwardly. At this moment, he no longer had any thoughts of avenging his son. All he thought about was how to resolve the conflict with Shen Wuji and appease his anger.
"Hmph! If it were for this reason, I could understand. After all, the pain of losing a child can lead to some foolish actions, which is reasonable. But if it was intentional, then hehe, Sect Master, do you have any opinions about this old man? Or perhaps, you are unhappy about my revival?"
Shen Wuji spoke unhurriedly, his tone filled with mockery.
"I would not dare! Old Ancestor! I have no other intentions. It was truly just a moment of impulsiveness."
Shen Qitian quickly replied, lowering his head, but his eyes were filled with anger. He knew that Shen Wuji was genuinely angry this time, but he was the Sect Master of the Divine Sect, and he had already given the other party a way down. For the other party to be so overbearing was somewhat excessive.
"Hmph! I hope what you say is true!"
Shen Wuji snorted coldly, gave Shen Qitian a cold glance, and then continued to speak to the people in the hall.
"To avenge the Young Sect Master, I believe the time is not yet right. It is not suitable to go to war at this moment. Does anyone else have any objections?!"
The response he received was silence. After all, everyone now knew that Shen Wuji was an Overlord-level expert, and who would dare to defy him again?
Of course, most people were filled with doubt. Since the other party was already an Overlord, why did he not dare to go to war with Great Qin?!
However, these doubts could only be hidden in their hearts. At this moment, no one dared to ask Shen Wuji for the reason.
Three days later, in the easternmost city of Great Qin, Linhai City, Li Xiaotian appeared at the entrance of the most luxurious hotel in Linhai City.
The Linhai Hotel was magnificent and opulent, filled with guests. Luxury cars were parked outside, and people dressed in glamorous attire were constantly entering the hotel, seemingly for some banquet.
Li Xiaotian stood quietly at the hotel entrance, and soon attracted the attention of the hotel doormen.
"Sir, are you here for the banquet or just passing by? If you are attending a banquet, do you have an invitation?"
Two doormen walked up to question him. Although Li Xiaotian was dressed ordinarily, the air of authority he exuded made these doormen unsure of his background, hence their polite attitude.
"Me?"
Li Xiaotian spoke unhurriedly, then continued.
"I'm not here to attend the banquet, I'm here to crash the party!!!"