Chapter 660: Playing With The Enemies
The Huangfu Ancestor was a person who knew his stuff. His eyes narrowed after seeing how Li Qiye was unperturbed by his aura. In his opinion, for a young man like this to not be intimidated by his aura, he had to either be a Virtuous Paragon or have an unshakable dao heart.
At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor asked with an austere voice: "Did your ancestor come into being or not?" Although it was not too sonorous, it was thunderous like a drum next to everyone's ears, creating quite a deterrence and caused them to shiver.
The ancestor hadn't taken action yet, but his aura alone was enough to scare the people present. This was the frightening part about a Virtuous Paragon; those who were present could sense the gap between them and a paragon.
"There is no need to alarm our ancestor about this matter." At this time, Madam Zi Yan answered slowly.
"Good… The descendants of the Giant Bamboo Country are really confident." The Huangfu Ancestor coldly said: "Very well, if that is the case, then are you in charge here?"
"No, Young Noble Li is in charge and can represent our entire country." Madam Zi Yan calmly replied with a solemn expression.
This answer left many people startled as they stared at Li Qiye. They wanted to guess just what kind of background he had to be able to represent the entire country. This was quite unbelievable to them.
However, no one would question it since Madam Zi Yan was the one who said it. They just couldn't guess what Li Qiye did that earned him the trust of the country like this.
"Are you the one who sneak-attacked Hao'er?" At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor glared at Li Qiye as his eyes spewed out terrifying glints as sharp as swords; they were capable of easily piercing through Li Qiye.
However, Li Qiye was too lazy to look at him and smilingly said: "You can put it that way. Alas, he is quite lucky to still be alive. This is me pulling my punches."
The ancestor's glare became cold as he emitted a frightening murderous aura. When waves of this murderous aura shot to the sky, all the spectators felt a chill down their spines. It was as if they had fallen into an icy basement. Many of them couldn't withstand it and had to stagger backward.
Li Qiye didn't care about the sudden expulsion of the ancestor's murderous aura. Instead, he gently waved his sleeve while uttering: "I know you want to kill me, but there is no need to rush. Today, I am here to speak about this matter. I am representing the Giant Bamboo Country. It is not just the Huangfu Clan that has problems with me, and I am willing to hear the complaints. Right now, I have heard about the Huangfu Clan's grievances, so the Qing Clan is next."
Li Qiye's attitude caused many to be dumbfounded. Even the eighteen monarchs were shocked. Very few people here could imagine that a no-name junior would have the courage to talk to a Virtuous Paragon like this.
The Huangfu Ancestor became serious, but he was not angry. After gazing at Li Qiye for a while, he slowly replied: "Fine, I will let you live a bit longer. A monk might be able to run, but the temple can't escape!"
He himself wanted to see what this junior could do to justify such confidence. In fact, he was not in a rush at all since even if Li Qiye could escape, the Giant Bamboo Country couldn't.
Li Qiye smiled and eventually took a look at the Qing Clan to the side and asked: "I heard that your Qing Clan has issues with me as well and cries for justice, so now, I am ready to listen to your complaints. State your grievances and perhaps I can carry out justice for you."
The crowd was rendered dumbfounded by these words, especially the spectating cultivators who were quite puzzled. At this moment, the country was facing a disaster and could meet its end at any moment, but Li Qiye was acting as if it was nothing, as if it was merely a trivial matter.
This caused many people to wonder what the madam and the monarchs wanted to accomplish by picking such an untrustworthy person like this. This was simply picking the wrong person for the task.
"Li! You already know full well, yet you still have the nerve to ask. You set my son up, you shameless wretch…" The Qing Clan Master bitterly said. His eyes were burning with furious flames as he glared at his son's killer in front of him. He couldn't wait to rush forward to kill this brat.
"Oh, so you are talking about this matter." Li Qiye gently waved his sleeve again and interrupted the clan master. He nodded his head and said: "I already know about this, that means I have heard your grievances."
With that, he ignored the clan master and turned his head towards the sects who were supporting the Qing Clan.
The Qing Clan Master was shaking with anger due to Li Qiye's attitude and almost vomited blood. Both the Qing Clan and the Huangfu Clan were extremely outraged by the demeanor of this junior — Li Qiye. Only the Huangfu Ancestor remained indifferent; he wanted to see what ploy Li Qiye would carry out.
In fact, his only concern was the Giant Bamboo Ancestor, so he stood there, waiting to see if the ancestor would come into being or not.
"What are your grievances? Did your sect master die at the capital? Or perhaps your sons were killed at the imperial palace?" Li Qiye slowly asked the lineages who were supporting the Qing Clan.
At this moment, these sects couldn't help but look at each other. They were not afraid of a nobody like Li Qiye, but they were still quite apprehensive of the imperial court. In the end, an expert of one of the lineages came out and spoke: "You murdered the Qing Clan's Young Noble, you slew innocent and loyal subjects, you will be a disaster for the Giant Bamboo Country with your treacherous words that confuse people…"
"Got it." Li Qiye interrupted this expert and said: "Okay, so all of you want to be the harbingers of justice and defenders of the weak. When you see unfairness, you will unsheathe your blades to lend a hand."
This expert who was suddenly interrupted by Li Qiye was quivering from anger as well while glaring at him.
"I have now understood all of your complaints." At this time, Li Qiye still sat leisurely on his chair. He glanced at everyone in front and calmly declared: "Now, I represent the Giant Bamboo Country and will give a satisfactory answer to all those who have complained."
Here, Li Qiye paused for a bit and cleared his throat before continuing: "Regarding the matter of the Qing Clan's Young Noble, my answer is very simple — this was because of his lack of skill. As for Huangfu Hao who is bed-stricken, it is even clearer; it was his fault for provoking me, and I already showed mercy by not killing him. And as for all you heroes of justice, I will also give you an answer. If you scram right now, you will be able to hold onto your life!"
This type of answer from Li Qiye astounded everyone. The Huangfu Clan, the Qing Clan, and all the other sects who came to help glared at Li Qiye as their anger rose to new heights.
"You feel that this kind of answer will be able to solve everything?" At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor was still not angry. However, his aura was still oppressive, and a murderous glimmer could be found in his eyes. He was determined to kill Li Qiye at this time.
To existences like this Virtuous Paragon, even if they were angry at Li Qiye, there was no need to shout and scream to release their dissatisfaction, they would rather just directly kill him instead.
"Oh? So you have an idea?" Li Qiye looked at the ancestor whose murderous intent was provoked and said: "If you have one, then I am willing to listen. I have always been a humble person who accepts good advice and will not act so arbitrarily. I am happy to listen when others have complaints about me."
Madam Zi Yan, who was standing beside Li Qiye, was out of words. If he was a humble person who listened to advice, then she would be a wise sage, a real ruler from the legends. She couldn't help but smile helplessly at Li Qiye's self-boasting.
"Your Giant Bamboo Country hurting my Hao'er is a great crime! This is challenging my clan's prestige, looking down on us with disdain, and also a declaration of war!" At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor coldly spoke: "Our clan gives you two choices. The first will be a war until one of us falls."
Li Qiye cheerfully chuckled after hearing this and asked: "Oh, then the other choice is not war?"
Seeing them talking like this, especially Li Qiye's relaxed attitude, those who didn't know the current circumstances would think that they were only friends chattering. Li Qiye's attitude caused many people to be speechless; in fact, it nearly drove them insane. This nonchalant rhetoric as well as his whatever-goes attitude had no place in national matters! This was more like little children playing around.
The Huangfu Ancestor glared at Li Qiye. At this time, as a Virtuous Paragon, he was one hundred percent certain that the Giant Bamboo Ancestor absolutely didn't come into being.
So without this ancestor, how could this brat ahead be so confident as if everything was under his control? This caused the Huangfu Ancestor to be quite vigilant.
In his view, Li Qiye had no place to compete with him. This brat before him, at best, would only be a Heavenly Sovereign who had yet to reach the Heavenly King realm.
There was no difference between this brat and an ant in his eyes, yet said ant still dared to act so contemptuously in such a relaxed manner. This made the ancestor feel very strange.
During this staredown, everyone else watched with bated breaths as they all looked on in silence. In the eyes of all, the Huangfu Ancestor was a beast watching his prey, and Li Qiye was only a little lamb. They believed that a lamb like Li Qiye would be swallowed in one gulp by the ancestor; Li Qiye wouldn't even be enough to be considered a good meal!
660 TeaserThe Huangfu Ancestor was a person who knew his stuff. His eyes narrowed after seeing how Li Qiye was unperturbed by his aura. In his opinion, for a young man like this to not be intimidated by his aura, he had to either be a Virtuous Paragon or have an unshakable dao heart.
At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor asked with an austere voice: "Did your ancestor come into being or not?" Although it was not too sonorous, it was thunderous like a drum next to everyone's ears.
The ancestor still hasn’t taken action but his aura alone was enough to scare people here. This was the frightening part about a Virtuous Paragon; those who were present could sense the gap between them and a paragon.
[collapse]Chapter 661: Verbal Extortion
At this moment, the scene was so silent that one could even hear the drop of a needle. There was only a gentle breeze blowing by the imperial palace. In fact, even Madam Zi Yan next to Li Qiye and the eighteen monarchs behind him took deep breaths out of worry for him.
This was a Virtuous Paragon! Anyone who was glared at by one would be nervous and feel uneasy; they would no longer dare to act so bold.
And yet, Li Qiye was still unperturbed while seated in his chair. He was not even sitting straight, he was partially lying down, completely relaxed while waiting for the ancestor to say his piece.
The ancestor looked at Li Qiye for a while and only had one thought — if this brat ahead was not insane, then he was an idiot. However, since Li Qiye didn't look like an idiot, he had to be crazy then!
When everyone thought that the Huangfu Ancestor would angrily take action against Li Qiye, against their expectations, the ancestor slowly spoke: "It is fine if the Giant Bamboo Country do not want war, but your country sneak-attacked our Hao'er. Harming our descendant is a heinous crime! Our Hao'er's injury is grave, and outside of supreme medicines, nothing can cure him. This is an unbelievable loss that must be paid by your country!"
Li Qiye smiled and asked after hearing the ancestor: "Oh? What kind of compensation do you want for your Huangfu Clan's loss?"
The eighteen monarchs heaved a sigh of relief after hearing Li Qiye. They all assumed that Li Qiye was prepared to negotiate with the Huangfu Clan instead of his previous declaration of murdering all of them. Now, with the new development, the monarchs felt that there were still room for reconciliation between the two sides.
Upon hearing this, many people felt that Li Qiye was acquiescing to the Huangfu Clan. Some of them shook their heads after recalling his initially arrogant attitude. It looks like it wouldn’t last till the very end as he had to eventually accept his defeat.
Meanwhile, the Qing Clan Master only sneered while his head was full of expectations. He understood that with the appearance of the Huangfu Ancestor, the Giant Bamboo Country had no choice but to accept defeat. This was a resounding success for their clan as well.
In the courtyard, only Madam Zi Yan slightly shook her head since she knew very clearly that there was no way Li Qiye would accept defeat.
At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor coldly said: "It's simple. Your Giant Bamboo Country has to give up the eight western grand prefectures to my Huangfu Clan. That will be your compensation for our losses."
The moment this demand came out, the eighteen monarchs' expressions quickly soured. This initial demand already brought up the ownership of land, and it was eight big prefectures at that. This was more than just extortion, it was basically wanting to take the entire country!
They shuddered inside at this time since they realized that their reignited hope was only grasping at straws. The Huangfu Clan had never considered resolving this peacefully or letting go of their previous animosity!
In the distance, the expressions of many cultivators, including even great characters, changed after hearing this. Some of them already knew that there wouldn't be a peaceful resolution, but they didn't think that the Huangfu Clan would ask for so much.
"Oh, so you want eight grand prefectures. Very well, I have heard your condition." Li Qiye slightly nodded his head, then he turned towards the Qing Clan's group and asked: "What is your condition regarding your dead son?"
The crowd was stirred the moment Li Qiye spoke. Even the monarchs standing behind him were startled. Some of them were even angry since they thought that Li Qiye was accepting the Huangfu Ancestor's demand. In their minds, their Giant Bamboo Country would never yield to such a humiliating demand.
One Demon Monarch could no longer bear it and was going to step out, but Madam Zi Yan gently waved her sleeve, telling him to calm down.
"This, this is too much." A cultivator standing in the distance couldn't help but say: "Where did the Giant Bamboo Country find this weak and incompetent person? They even left him in charge…!"
A rowdy furor appeared among the crowd. Some were even enraged because the majority of the cultivators were still very loyal. Now, when Li Qiye seemed to be agreeing to the Huangfu Clan's condition, some of the cultivators here couldn't bear this shame.
In fact, even people from the Qing Clan and Huangfu Clan along with the supporting lineages were caught off guard. This negotiation was a bit too easy.
The Qing Clan Master stumbled a bit after being asked by Li Qiye. He felt a bit dazed because this came too easily. He calmed down and took a deep breath before speaking: "You tricked my son, so this crime is unforgivable. However, Her Majesty even gave you protection — this is not only abusing her power for personal gains in an arbitrary and prejudicial manner against the Giant Bamboo Country's reputation, it is also breaking the tradition of having wise rulers until now…"
"I understand." Before the Qing Clan Master could finish, Li Qiye waved his sleeve and interrupted him: "You are trying to say that you want the Royal Lord position of the country, and your Qing Clan will enter the imperial court to rule the country. As for me, I killed your son so I have to pay for it with my life. Am I correct?"
The clan master was a bit surprised when Li Qiye said everything he wanted to, causing him to nervously swallow his saliva. However, he still bit his teeth and nodded solemnly to say: "Yes, exactly right."
"Okay, your request is not surprising." Li Qiye nodded and then looked at the experts from the lineages that were assisting the Qing Clan to say: "The Huangfu Clan and the Qing Clan have made their cases, what are your requests? If you have nothing, then I will resolve the issues of these two clans."
Astonishment was the only reaction to Li Qiye's reply. At first, it was only giving up territory to the Huangfu Clan, but now he even handed the imperial rule over to the Qing Clan. Everyone now felt that Li Qiye wasn't the only one who was crazy, Madam Zi Yan's group were as well since they actually let such a crazy person take charge!
"We want the territory along the South Stream!" An expert from one sect immediately shouted after calming down.
Since Li Qiye would even pass away the imperial rule, how could these people not try to latch on to this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?
"Our Yao Clan wants the Langfang region." Another expert immediately stated.
This scene sent many people into a daze. At this time, they felt that this location didn't resemble a national negotiation of important affairs anymore, it was more like a food market. Actually, it couldn't even be considered a market, it was more like children playing around. This was especially clear when these sects shouted out their conditions and swept away the originally serious atmosphere. They have now become rowdy old ladies at the market, haggling the prices.
At this point, even the eighteen monarchs felt that this was a little funny. At this time, they finally caught on after seeing this scene.
"Good, good, very good." Li Qiye waved his sleeve to stop the haggling lineages and finally nodded his head to say: "I have heard your conditions and demands."
With that, all of the lineages couldn't help but look at Li Qiye. In fact, all eyes were on him at this moment.
They wanted to see how Li Qiye would end this ridiculous scene of exorbitant demands. Many people even wondered if this crazy Li Qiye would actually meet these demands.
Once everyone was quiet, Li Qiye finally cleared his throat and slowly said: "I am a very receptive person. Everyone has desires, so I have listened." At this point, he paused for a bit before continuing: "However, regarding your conditions and demands, I must give my apologies as I really cannot meet them after listening. Now that you're all done, you need to hear my own words as well. There is only one thing I want to say — immediately disappear from my eyes. Scram as far away from me as possible!"
The moment these words came out, everyone's countenance suddenly turned extremely ugly, especially those on the opposing side who named their demands earlier.
At this point, many spectating cultivators felt particularly satisfied, especially after seeing the experts from the Qing Clan and the other sects look like they had just swallowed a fly. Some were laughing on the inside, but they didn't dare to laugh out loud since the Huangfu Ancestor's aura was still quite threatening.
"Do you think this is a joke?" At this time, the Huangfu Ancestor's aura was extremely scary, especially when his face turned cold; his aura could completely freeze the surrounding radius of ten thousand miles, causing everyone to feel as if the entire capital was inside a glacier.
There was no doubt that the Huangfu Ancestor, at this time, had become angry. The rage of a Virtuous Paragon could change even the temperament of the sky, causing the world to be without light. At this second, everyone became nervous and completely quiet beneath the ancestor's fury.
Li Qiye slightly lifted his brow and said: "To me, this is not much different from a joke."
"Junior, when my Huangfu Clan is enraged, rivers of blood will flow. When I make a move, mountains and rivers shall crumble!" The Huangfu Ancestor coldly said: "If you can't be in charge, then have someone else from your country step up and meet my demands as it is still not too late. If you refuse… Hurting Hao'er and making a fool out of me are more than enough cause for me to destroy your country!"
"That's right, the imperial court needs to show sincerity. If you don't stay true to your words and treat national affairs as a joke, it will lead to the collapse of the country!" At this time, the Qing Clan Master also said in a serious manner: "The imperial court set up my son and even protected his killer. Now, it doesn't want to stay true to its words — this discredits the entire country! It is time for a change of leadership; the Giant Bamboo Country should be led by a wise king!"
All the experts from the sects whom supported the Qing Clan rowdily exclaimed: "Yes, we must overthrow the incompetent tyrant of the imperial court or else our citizens will have to continue to suffer this horrible situation in anguish!"
Chapter 662: Massacring Clans With A Smile
"I will only say it once. I gave you a chance, but all of you did not cherish it!" Li Qiye slowly said: "So now, there can only be one end, and that is to wash these stairs with your blood! Kill them all!" With that, he simply clapped his hands together.
Li Qiye's arrogance caused many of the spectating bystanders to become dumbfounded. These words were too outrageous. Before him was a Virtuous Paragon! Even the monarchs looked at each other. At this time, they didn't know what to do; should they take action or keep watching?
The Huangfu Ancestor glared at Li Qiye and remained still. He was still waiting to see what the Giant Bamboo Country was hiding up its sleeves.
At this time, a Heavenly King from the Huangfu Clan sneered and stepped forward. His blood energy immediately soared to the sky like a dragon as he shouted: "Ignorant fool, kneel before me!"
The moment these words came out, a huge palm instantly headed for Li Qiye, wanting to grab him alive.
Li Qiye didn't even bat an eye in the face of this Heavenly King's palm, he still sat there motionlessly. At the same time, Madam Zi Yan and the eighteen monarchs became quite startled.
"Ba!" But before the gigantic palm could catch Li Qiye, a small sound appeared, and this Heavenly King was instantly turned into a bloody mist. He didn't even have time to scream and he didn't know how he had died.
"Don't you dare!" In a flash, the Huangfu Ancestor loudly roared; this roar was capable of shattering mountains and rivers! At this time, he finally took action and immediately took out his true fate weapon. A divine saber soared across the sky, wanting to kill the thing that had just slain the Heavenly King.
"Boom!" But before the saber could slash downward, it was immediately shattered as countless little pieces flew everywhere. Next, a little "ping" came about as this ancestor's body was nailed to the capital's gate.
At this time, his eyes were still glaring at his opponent, yet they were filled with fear. He failed to see how the opponent made a move even at the second of his death.
Eventually, people clearly saw that the culprit that killed the Huangfu Ancestor was only a little bamboo branch with fresh leaves. This branch pierced the ancestor's forehead and pinned him to the gate; the branch immediately destroyed his true fate. One branch, one fatal blow — this was too shocking.
This was a Virtuous Paragon! A great power's ancestor! However, he died just like that without a chance to fight back. How could the spectators not be shocked?
At this moment, people were gasping with their mouths opened wide enough to fit an egg. They couldn't calm down and their minds were completely empty.
"I have given all of you a chance, but you chose not to take it. Everyone only has one life, so I can only apologize." While everyone was still shaken, Li Qiye slowly uttered these nonchalant and carefree words.
During the commotion, one person managed to calm down and shuddered with a blanched expression before stuttering: "My, my Qing Ancestor is the Pill King, an, an invincible Virtuous Paragon. If you, you dare…" At this moment, the Qing Clan Master's soul had already been frightened out of his body and kept on retreating backward.
"Qing Clan? From today on, there will be no Qing Clan in the Giant Bamboo Country. However, I'll give your clan a path for survival; to the elderly and young, all of you get the hell out of the Giant Bamboo Country." Li Qiye smiled dismissively and commanded: "Destroy the Qing Clan and its ancestral ground!"
"Buzz!" Up in the high clouds, one could see glimmers of green rays moving from the giant bamboo tree. At this time, a bamboo branch in the shape of an arrow appeared. With a quiet sound, the branch immediately pierced through the sky and traversed the great distance to the Qing Clan's grounds.
"Boom!" At this second, a boundless raging flame soared to the sky from the Qing Clan, lighting up the entire country.
"No…!" However, this raging flame was immediately extinguished in the blink of an eye. A miserable, shrill wail echoed across the world, followed by a loud banging noise. The earth shook once as if something had penetrated the earth in the far distance.
"Ba, ba, ba!" Amidst the confusion, the bamboo branch that crossed the domain earlier had returned. Countless bodies were dropped before the imperial palace.
"No, Ancestor!" The moment these bodies fell down, the Qing Clan Master let out a sad bellow: "Grandfather, Father, Uncle…"
"The Pill King…!" A cultivator yelled out in horror after seeing a very majestic old man among the corpses. This old man's chest had been thoroughly pierced; he couldn't be deader.
These bodies were all great characters from the Qing Clan, consisting of ancestors, high elders, and elders. All had been pierced by this bamboo branch. From their expressions, one could tell that they were all powerless to resist — outside of the Pill King — and lost their lives in just one attack!
At this time, the Qing Clan Master was drowned with grief. He lost all hope after seeing these bodies because all the experts of the Qing Clan were here. Each of them was able to uphold a region by themselves, but now they were all dead.
"Kill them all, leave none alive." Li Qiye slowly said without batting an eye.
"Buzz—" A green light fell down as a bamboo leaf slowly fluttered down. After seeing this leaf, all the experts from the sects and the Huangfu Clan lost their minds in fear. Someone screamed: "Shit, run!"
At this time, many turned to flee, but it was too late. "Pluff!" The bamboo leaf suddenly flashed and decapitated all the fleeing parties, including high elders from the Huangfu Clan and the Qing Clan Master… One by one, a bunch of heads started to roll for a fair distance on the ground.
The eyes on all of these heads were opened wide. They couldn't believe it since, in this very instant, they could see a spring of blood spurting from their own necks.
These spraying fountains of blood were spectacular beyond words; the streams were brilliantly red and painted the ground, slowly flowing together.
Eventually, thuds could be heard as numerous headless bodies fell down to the ground.
After seeing this scene, whether it was the spectators or the monarchs or Madam Zi Yan, all were standing there looking silly without being able to speak.
At this point, all the sects and clans who appeared here were killed entirely. Not even one person managed to leave alive!
The verdant bamboo leaf gently flew into Li Qiye's palm. Li Qiye gently blew on it, causing a drop of blood on the leaf to fall to the ground, permeating the mud.
The leaf was still as green and delicate as before. Li Qiye gently stroked it as if it was a rare treasure.
However, in the eyes of others, this was not a green leaf but the most terrifying weapon in this world! A ferocious weapon of murder!
At this moment, all were petrified and unable to calm down, including the madam. There were no thoughts running in their minds, only emptiness could be found.
No one thought that things would happen like this or that it would end in such a manner.
Prior to this, many had different speculations about this disaster. Some assumed that the imperial court would split, some thought that it would have a peaceful resolution, and some thought that the ruler of the country would change…
However, across all of the speculations, no one had thought about the giant bamboo, not even the madam. Although she was very confident in Li Qiye, she didn't consider the giant bamboo. Not even in her wildest dreams did she think she would have the chance to see the giant bamboo take action during her lifetime.
The country had been named after the giant bamboo since it was their Divine Guardian. This story had been passed down for millions of years. Ever since the founding of the country, the bamboo had been there and was considered an auspicious symbol and the protector of the country.
In fact, the country rarely had wars, it had always been peaceful, so no one had heard of the giant bamboo making a move or killing an enemy.
Thus, despite it being referred to as the Divine Guardian, the majority of people had only considered it to be part of the beautiful scenery, the symbolistic attraction of the capital! Even the capital's inhabitants had forgotten about this tree above their heads that towered into the firmament. To them, the bamboo had been integrated into their lives. The country had viewed the existence of the bamboo as something familiar.
However, people finally saw the giant bamboo in action today. One branch killed a Virtuous Paragon while another destroyed the Qing Clan, not to mention that one leaf massacred many Heavenly Kings and Heavenly Sovereigns.
This illustrious battle record was too terrifying and frightening. Such an existence was indeed worthy of being called a deity, and not just in name!
In the yard, no one had expected to see the giant bamboo attacking with its invincible presence, not even in their dreams. Who would have thought that this giant bamboo, that was only considered part of the landscape, was capable of slaughtering ancestors like pigs?!
The truth was that this should have come as no wonder. For millions of years, very few people dared to offend the Giant Bamboo Country. Existences like the Alchemy Kingdom, the Jianlong Clan, and the old ancestors of lineages who didn't know about the existence of the Dark Crow, all of them knew that the Giant Bamboo Country was a forbidden ground. Through the long and arduous years, no one had dared to attack the Giant Bamboo Country, lest they be destroyed by a dark hand!
In fact, for a behemoth like the Alchemy Kingdom, even when their Immortal Emperors were alive, the emperors had warned their disciples to never offend the Giant Bamboo Country. Existences like Immortal Emperors knew that although the country was only of average size, it had an extraordinary status in the Nine Worlds.