"Who? Who has objections? Step forward and speak." Long Baxiang's face darkened, his cold laugh ceaseless, his tone brimming with disdain. "Hiding in the crowd playing the short one — what kind of skill is that?"
Long Baxiang's fierce aura was indeed somewhat intimidating.
His sharp gaze swept over the forces outside the valley. The leaders of those factions, when struck by that cold stare, all clammed up like cicadas in winter.
Facing this openly shameless tyrant, these people were angry but dared not speak. They didn't even dare to make eye contact with Long Baxiang.
Long Baxiang regarded the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry with a half-smile.
The major forces of the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry had already been marginalized, cowering in some corner. This included the royal family of the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry, as well as forces like the Purple Mist Sect and Spirit Crow Pavilion.
"Just now someone said this was your territory in the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry, and that you ought to be consulted. I am not the kind of person who is unreasonable."
Long Baxiang laughed oddly. "Do you have any objections to our taking over this place?"
Long Baxiang's face made everyone from the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry want to slap him right across it.
That expression was truly disgusting. Clearly he was going to seize their territory, yet he put it in the tone of asking whether they agreed.
The royal representative of the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry, his face alternating between green and purple. He was seething inside, but in this situation, how could he dare show it?
Long Baxiang chuckled. "So, you have no objections then?"
"I am a man of principles. This is your territory in the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry. When the Labyrinth opens, the Lower Realm of Phoenix Cry may send some people inside."
Long Baxiang's tone suggested he considered himself very merciful.
"Long Baxiang, we've seen plenty of shameless people, but someone as shameless as you — this is our first time." Suddenly, a voice rang out from the void.
Long Baxiang's face darkened, and his gaze shot toward the source of the voice.
"Tsk tsk, from the sound of it, could it be the lackeys of Pill Fire City have arrived?" Long Baxiang's voice turned cold, his gaze freezing as he looked into the distance.
Long Baxiang had sharp ears and keen eyes. Hearing this voice, he immediately knew it was Pill Fire City's loyal forces — the Heavenly Sound Temple and the Celestial River Palace.
Sure enough, outside the valley, a large contingent was charging in from the distance.
Leading this group was Pill Fire City's representative, Emperor Yunlan. Furthermore, Undying Tiandu, the Celestial River Palace, and the Heavenly Sound Temple all had forces following along.
Once this lineup arrived, the atmosphere at the scene immediately became heavy.
Pill Fire City had appeared, and moreover, it brought three forces simultaneously. The intention was quite clear.
However, that Pill Fire City's side was not led by Emperor Danji in person, but by Emperor Yunlan — which was somewhat surprising.
If Pill Fire City were truly determined to claim this, then Emperor Danji himself should have led the way.
Although Emperor Yunlan also held a high position within Pill Fire City, his prestige was insufficient to truly suppress Long Baxiang.
Jiang Chen remained expressionless throughout. Seeing Pill Fire City arrive with Undying Tiandu, the Heavenly Sound Temple, and the Celestial River Palace in tow, he remained as calm as ever.
"That fellow Danji — wherever there's news of gain, there he is. How did he change his ways this time? Actually not coming in person?"
Based on Jiang Chen's understanding of Emperor Danji, this was somewhat unexpected.
However, seeing Pill Fire City's people arrive, and then watching the Heavenly Dragon Sect's tyrannical behavior, Jiang Chen felt a faint spark of anticipation.
It would be best if these two factions fought it out first.
Jiang Chen certainly had no good feelings toward Pill Fire City, but the Heavenly Dragon Sect was no better in his eyes. After all, the last time he was ambushed at Undying Tiandu, the Heavenly Dragon Sect had participated as well.
Long Baxiang cast a cold eye at this group of uninvited guests, secretly somewhat irritated. He had previously heard rumors that Pill Fire City might intervene in this matter.
He hadn't expected them to arrive so quickly.
"Long Baxiang, acting so self-righteously on someone else's territory — that seems rather inappropriate, doesn't it?" Emperor Yunlan looked at Long Baxiang, his expression a half-smile, carrying a hint of mockery.
Long Baxiang scanned in all directions for a moment, confirming that no one else was coming behind them. As long as Emperor Danji hadn't arrived, these people were truly not worth his concern.
With a cold snort, Long Baxiang shot back. "Others might have the right to call me domineering, but people from Pill Fire City don't have that qualification!"
"Hmph, don't compare your Heavenly Dragon Sect with my Pill Fire City. Your Heavenly Dragon Sect isn't worthy!" Emperor Yunlan's expression soured at these words.
Long Baxiang laughed oddly. "Is that guilt I detect?"