A rare opportunity

Li Yu would never normally speak so aggressively. However, this Han Xiuzhi was truly displeasing to him. He also didn't want to waste any more time and argue with Han Xiuzhi. Therefore, he wasn't very polite in his speech.

"This……"

Li Yu's words left Han Xiuzhi speechless! "Otherwise what?" He really hadn't thought it through! He'd only meant to say some polite words, hoping Li Yu would soften his stance and he could get away with it. But he hadn't expected Li Yu to directly retort! How was he supposed to respond? Turn against Li Yu and the others? Even if he wanted to, he didn't have the guts!

Just then, Li Yu suddenly looked up and said coldly:

"Hmph! No wonder you're so confident! It turns out you have accomplices! What? Are the four sect leaders planning to help the White Dragon Sect against me, Li Yu?"

Han Xiuzhi was greatly puzzled upon hearing this. Hearing that the four sect leaders had arrived, he was overjoyed! Just as he was plotting how to use their power to dampen Li Yu's arrogance, he heard Xiang Aotian's voice:

"Li Sheng, please don't be angry! It's a misunderstanding! It's purely a misunderstanding! We've only come to welcome you, Li Sheng! How could we possibly help such a short-sighted and ungrateful person? If you're willing, I, Xiang, am happy to do it for you and wipe out this shameless villain!"

Before he finished speaking, four figures quickly appeared in front of Li Yu and the others, bowing respectfully.

Han Xiuzhi, who thought his savior had arrived, felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head upon hearing this! His excited expression hadn't even faded before it was shrouded in gloom!

Li Yu was also surprised to hear this! From what he said, they had come to greet him. But he hadn't informed them of his upcoming visit, so how did they know he was coming? And why were they all there at the same time?

However, what he feared was that they might become Han Xiuzhi's accomplices! After all, relatively speaking, they were all outsiders. It was hard to guarantee that the four sect leaders wouldn't consider their local sentiments.

Although Li Yu wasn't afraid, it was still somewhat troublesome. Seeing that they had severed ties with Han Xiuzhi, he felt relieved. He immediately returned the greeting with a cupped hand:

"The arrival of the four sect leaders is truly daunting! Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any requests!"

Xiang Aotian was being polite, but Li Yu was far from naive enough to believe that the four had truly come to greet him. Firstly, while his return visit wasn't a secret, he hadn't informed them beforehand. Logically, they shouldn't have known about his itinerary so quickly. Secondly, even if they knew his plans, they shouldn't have gathered so many people!

Clearly, they came with a purpose! In other words, they weren't there to welcome him, but rather to arrange to travel together to the Yunfu Mountains to find him. They just happened to run into each other here!

"Hmm... well... we do indeed have a favor to ask. However, this is not the place to talk. This place is not far from my Aotian Sect, so why don't we invite Sage Li to come to my Aotian Sect for a discussion?"

As expected! They say no one visits the Three Treasures Hall without a reason! But something that can alarm the four sect leaders is definitely not a trivial matter!

Li Yu hesitated. After all, what he wanted to do most right now was to leave Xuanyuan Star as soon as possible and avoid causing any more trouble!

Seeing that Li Yu remained silent and lost in thought, the four sect leaders, including Xiang Aotian and Ji Hongyan, couldn't help but look gloomy.

"Alas! Li Sheng, there's no need to make things difficult for you! Please come with me to our humble sect for a chat. Whether you are willing or not, we will not force you!"

"Li Yu has come to pay a return visit to the four sect leaders. In that case, we will trouble Sect Leader Xiang! However, we are wondering if Sect Leader Han will be willing to let us pass?"

Since they've put it that way, it would be unreasonable not to go. Besides, I came here specifically for a return visit. I'll just listen to what they have to say; if I want to leave, no one can stop me!

As for Han Xiuzhi, he's nothing but an insignificant ant! However, this ant is indeed disgusting, and I'll feel uneasy if I don't teach him a lesson.

"Hmph! Why bother with him? He's just a mad dog, does he dare not let us through? Let's go! We're leaving now! Han Xiuzhi, do you have any objections?"

As they spoke, Xiang Aotian led Li Yu and the others to their feet! They treated Han Xiuzhi as if he were nothing. This infuriated Han Xiuzhi so much that his stomach ached! However, considering his own strength, he dared not speak out, and ended up suffering internal injuries from suppressing his anger!

The disciples of the White Dragon Sect were greatly disappointed to see Han Xiuzhi suffer such humiliation in front of the four sect leaders and not even dare to utter a sound! It seems that Han Xiuzhi is also a coward and a pus-filled idiot!

No matter where you are, there will always be radicals who prioritize face, especially the face of their sect. They abhor anything that would cause their sect to lose face, without considering whether they themselves are strong enough to protect their sect's reputation.

Of course, they may lack the strength or even the courage themselves. But that doesn't stop them from demanding that others risk their lives to uphold the sect's honor! They don't care about the outcome. Their goal is simply to use others' lives to save their own reputation!

Now that Han Xiuzhi has become the sect leader, he should shoulder the responsibility of upholding the sect's honor! His current subservience before the four sect leaders is a disgrace to the White Dragon Sect! To expect such a person to lead the White Dragon Sect to glory is utterly delusional! Judging from his performance, he's even worse than Xi Wuyou!

However, they could only curse inwardly! After all, Han Xiuzhi had a large number of Saint-level cultivators under his command. They simply couldn't afford to offend him!

Li Yu didn't intend to have a life-or-death feud with Han Xiuzhi. Seeing that they didn't stop him from leaving, he gave up and immediately led his men, following the four sect leaders, away from Ziyang Mountain.

Regardless, he had poured his heart and soul into the White Dragon Sect. Leaving like this, Xi Wuyou was ultimately reluctant. However, thinking of Han Xiuzhi and the others' attitude towards him, he felt a chill in his heart! He took one last, reluctant look at the white expanse of Ziyang Mountain, then followed Li Yu and the others, leaving Ziyang Mountain. As for the future development of the White Dragon Sect, that was no longer his concern! In any case, his actions were worthy of heaven and earth, worthy of the White Dragon Sect's ancestors, and worthy of its disciples!

However, judging from the actions of Han Xiuzhi and others, the White Dragon Sect is unlikely to see any significant development under their leadership! After all, considering the attitudes of the four sect leaders, they certainly won't continue to support the White Dragon Sect's growth!

Although he felt it was a pity, he had no regrets! After all, in his opinion, being able to follow Li Yu was better than anything else!

Although he knew that the four sect leaders had something to ask of him, he saw that they were very secretive and did not mention it at all along the way, so he did not ask any questions and just silently followed behind them to Aotian Sect.