Chapter 4719
Xiao Dynasty
Kai sat with Yun Li, deep in conversation.
He knew very little about the hidden forces in the world of heaven and man, especially the Ladder to Heaven. Hoping to gain a better understanding, Kai decided to stay with Yun Li for a few more days to gather information.
Moreover, with numerous powerful cultivators lingering around the Xiao Dynasty, it was impossible for Kai to leave immediately. Once matters in the Xiao Dynasty were resolved, he planned to head to Sun Moon City to clarify the situation.
He hadn’t expected events to escalate like this.
“There are no fewer than ten peak ninth-grade Mahayana masters around the Xiao Dynasty right now,” Yun Li said calmly. “They are clearly here for you.”
“The Immortal Stones are too valuable to cultivators at that level,” she added.
Kai sighed with a helpless smile. “These people really aren’t thinking straight. Even if Immortal Stones are crucial to them, do they honestly believe the Ten Palaces will keep their promises?”
“If they kill me and the Ten Palaces refuse to pay, won’t it be a complete waste of time and effort?”
“That’s why they haven’t attacked yet. They’re waiting,” Yun Li explained. “But greed is a dangerous thing. Sooner or later, they’ll lose patience and make their move.”
“A hundred thousand Immortal Stones… that’s enough to drive anyone mad.”
“In the end, they’ll gamble. If they lose, all they waste is time by killing you. But if they win, and the Ten Palaces actually pay, it could change their entire fate.”
“For those stuck at the peak of the ninth grade of the Mahayana Realm, breaking through to the Immortal Transformation Realm is a near-impossible dream.”
Kai’s tone was resolute. “It’s just a few peak Mahayana cultivators. If one shows up, I’ll kill one. If two come, I’ll take them both down.”
Yun Li’s expression grew serious. “But what if all ten attack together? How confident are you that you’ll win?”
Yun Li’s question hung in the air, prompting Kai to fall silent.
Ten peak ninth-grade Mahayana cultivators—Kai had to admit his chances of victory were slim.
“If you hadn’t revealed your true strength right away, they might not have united against you,” Yun Li said calmly.
“But after beating Lin Kedong, many people witnessed your power. They won’t approach you individually anymore; they’ll band together.”
“More powerful cultivators are gathering around the Xiao Dynasty. If this continues, you’ll be surrounded and trapped.”
Yun Li’s amused expression carried a clear message: Kai had been too arrogant, treating a peak Mahayana master like a mere child. Though it made him appear impressive, it also painted a target on his back, prompting everyone to act cautiously and in unison.
Kai’s expression hardened. “You’re suggesting I leave the Xiao Dynasty?”
Yun Li nodded. “Exactly. While there aren’t too many masters here yet and they haven’t fully united, it’s your best chance to slip away and hide.”
“I won’t leave. Staying in the Xiao Dynasty is safer,” Kai said, shaking his head.
He was well aware that the Xiao Dynasty had been protected by Mr. Shi’s blessings for thousands of years. No one dared to act recklessly within its borders.
But just as Kai finished speaking, a sudden disturbance rippled through the sky above the Xiao Dynasty. A powerful aura spread across the heavens and earth.
“An Immortal Realm master?” Yun Li’s eyes lifted toward the sky in surprise.
Kai frowned, his expression darkening. He could dismiss ninth-grade Mahayana masters, but an Immortal Realm cultivator was a threat he couldn’t ignore.
Yun Li chuckled. “Well, this just got interesting. I didn’t expect Immortal Realm fools to believe the Ten Palaces’ killing order.”
Kai’s face remained serious as he walked out of Yun Li’s room without saying a word.