I Accumulate Spirit Roots for My Next Life

However, just as Li Jizhou was filled with joy, a furious roar resounded above Sky Immortal City in the Yan Kingdom.

“Who dares to harm my son?”

This roar carried supreme might, instantly leveling many buildings within the Immortal City to the ground. Several unsuspecting Core Formation cultivators were so shocked that their livers and gallbladders were shattered, resulting in instant death.

“Presumptuous! Which demon dares to wantonly take lives like this?” Soon, the four figures who had been stationed in Sky Immortal City for over thirty years appeared before the crowd.

The four were elders from top powers in the Central Domain: the Jiang family of the Immortal Race to Ascend, the Wang family with a celestial sovereign overseeing it, the Taihao Sacred Land for ascension, and the Body Cultivator Sacred Land of Savage Prison.

“Shangguan Xiong, is this the benevolence of your Shangguan family?” An elder of the Jiang family pointed to the ruins of the city and the innocent cultivators killed by the roar, angrily chastising the newcomer.

Shangguan Xiong, seeing the four elders, remained calm, clearly already aware of their presence.

“Hmph, Elder Jiang speaks of benevolence, yet why treat my son like this?”

In terms of seniority and cultivation, Shangguan Xiong was inferior to the four elders, and under ordinary circumstances, he would have to show respect as a junior.

But at this moment, he was unafraid, even somewhat aggressive.

This action caused the four elders to pause slightly.

This time, the four major powers had united, using the crisis of the Southern Domain’s Demon Sect as an opportunity, intending to bleed the Shangguan family dry.

They instigated Southern Domain cultivators to attack Shangguan Liuyun, whom the Shangguan family cared deeply for, forcing the Shangguan family into negotiation.

Three months ago, under the secret arrangements of the four families, Shangguan Liuyun was severely injured and was “timely” rescued by Jiang Mingyue and three others, subsequently imprisoned in Sky Immortal City.

It took the Shangguan family a full three months to find him.

And upon arrival, they demanded accountability with no hint of pleading.

“Could it be that the Shangguan family found a strong backing?” The elder of the Jiang family narrowed his eyes slightly.

“You, Shangguan brat! Tell us, why the calamity of the Southern Domain’s Demon Sect? Why the Corpse Nourishment of the Spirit Vein? Are you aware that both the Demon Sect and the Merchant Alliance have identified Shangguan Liuyun as the demon leader!”

“As descendants of the Immortal Monarch, not thinking to continue the benevolence of the Monarch, but instead nurturing demon cultivators and causing suffering, what are the Shangguan family’s intentions?” The elder of the Wang family also sternly admonished.

“Hmph, the evidence is irrefutable. Shangguan Liuyun’s Heart Demon grew, causing such a disaster and harming many Southern Domain cultivators. Such crimes must be answered for by all Southern Domain cultivators.” The elders of the Taihao Sacred Land and the Body Cultivator Sacred Land declared firmly.

However, contrary to expectations, Shangguan Xiong did not change his stance upon hearing these words,

but instead let out a cold laugh: “Can you represent the wishes of your respective ancestors?”

“Of course, we are…” All four elders spoke in unison.

But midway through their words, a spatial fluctuation appeared before them.

The next moment, a domain gate opened,

“Hahaha, Brother Shangguan, please.”

“Brother Jiang, please.”

“Brother Wang, please…”

A group emerged from the domain gate, led by five elders.

The four elders, seeing the newcomers, hesitated for a moment before quickly stepping forward to pay their respects: “Greetings, Ancestors.”

These five were the ancestors of the top five powers in the Central Domain.

The attitude of the five surprised the four elders slightly.

“Oh, Shangguan Xiong, how come you’re here?” The ancestor of the Shangguan family looked at Shangguan Xiong, smiling and asking.

“Ancestor, my son is guilty, my son deserves to die!” Suddenly, the previously imposing Shangguan Xiong burst out crying and howling.

He even enumerated Shangguan Liuyun’s crimes.

“Hmm? What’s going on here?” Shangguan Qingming, the ancestor of the Shangguan family, frowned incredulously, then looked at the four elders.

“This…” The four were at a loss, not knowing how to speak.

“Hey, Brother Shangguan asked you to speak, so speak!” The ancestor of the Jiang family said.

The four elders exchanged looks and recounted the events in the Southern Domain one by one.

They also revealed the Merchant Alliance and Demon Sect’s accusation against Shangguan Liuyun.

Meanwhile, below, Jiang Mingyue and others, having received a transmission, brought out Shangguan Liuyun, bound in chains forged by Nascent Soul True Monarch.

“Is this true?” Shangguan Qingming’s expression changed abruptly.

He immediately looked sternly at the ground beneath him, focusing on Shangguan Liuyun.

“Liuyun! Did you truly commit such a wrong?”

Shangguan Liuyun held his head high, nodded slightly, without even attempting to conceal it.

“Nonsense! As the Divine Son of our Shangguan family, how could you commit such a grave mistake? Let it not happen again, or there will be no leniency! Do not make it a habit!”

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With these words, the entire venue fell silent!