Chapter 1563: Tantai Lan Protects Her Children

As Qin Qu's voice reverberated through the hall, vast and terrifying resonant power erupted outwards, its sheer pressure shattering the surrounding room.

At the same time, the deafening cry of a Great Peng rang out, echoing through every corner of North Qin City. Everyone who heard it was horrified and trembled with fear at the sheer power it contained.

The tyrannical cry of the Great Peng was accompanied by an incensed and murderous shout from none other than Tan Tailan. "You old bitch, let's see if you can walk out of North Qin City alive today!"

Li Tianji, Qin Zhongyuan, and the rest of the Kings' expressions changed.

Before they could react, the void in front of Qin Qu was ripped apart and golden wings capable of blotting out the skies and the sun descended with an incomparably sharp aura that could slice through everything. It was like a divine weapon capable of splitting the heavens, and it swung towards Qin Qu without reservation. Dense amounts of killing intent permeated the air, shocking everyone present.

Qin Qu's expression transformed into one filled with horror as they had never expected Tantai Lan to take action here! The only things that Qin Qu could see were the impending golden wings that were surrounded by innumerable ancient talismans. The talismans were gold and silver in color, giving off the aura of perfection.

When faced with Tantai Lan's murderous intentions, a crown contaning a vast and pure aura manifested above Qin Qu's head. This pure aura had tinges of crimson and grayish-yellow, condensing into an esoteric dodecagonal prism. Alas, the absolute defense that Qin Qu had set up crumbled like a sheet of tofu before the golden wings.

Bang!

The golden wings left behind endless spatial fragments as they swept across the void, slashing towards Qin Qu's body mercilessly. In response, layer after layer of powerful energy barriers appeared to protect her. However, none of them were able to stand up to the attack—the wings slashed through everything like a divine blade.

The terrifying energy shattered the void, creating a spatial rift which Qin Qu was knocked into. She disappeared into its turbulent undercurrents.

The sudden attack happened in a flash. Tantai Lan had acted decisively and swiftly, and by the time Li Tianji and Qin Zhongyuan registered what was happening, Qin Qu had already been exiled into the void!

"Tantai Lan!" Qin Zhongyuan roared angrily. He then smashed the void with a single punch as two magnificent crowns appeared above him. Rainbow light dispersed from the crowns, tunnelling into the void before wrenching back a person from its depths. It was Qin Qu. However, she looked absolutely miserable due to a large, hideous cut that extended from her left shoulder all the way across her chest, almost bisecting her. At the same time, her single crown looked as though it could break apart at any moment.

"Tantai Lan!" Qin Qu's expression was warped with fury as she glared at Tantai Lan. If looks could kill, she would have devoured her!

Tantai Lan coldly smirked when faced with Qin Qu's incensed expression. "You dare to insult my son before me, you old hag? Do you think I'm afraid of beating you to death right here and now?"

Qin Zhiming stood up at this point in time with a gloomy expression. "Tantai Lan, this is too much. Do you think that the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin will take this lying down?"

Tantai Lan had ignored all semblance of order and respect, essentially humiliating them!

"Lineage Chief Tianji, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin has experienced a lot of changes recently, but we can't allow ourselves to stand still and take this abuse, am I right? You have to give me an explanation," Qin Zhongyuan said in a somber tone.

Li Tianji and Li Qingying glanced at each other helplessly. Tantai Lan had a tyrannical disposition, and thinking about it now, she had held back her temper for almost half a day. Qin Qu was the one who had taken the initiative to berate Li Luo, lighting the fuse that resulted in this situation.

"There isn't much to say, Palace Master Zhongyuan. Palace Master Qin Qu has repeatedly provoked Lineage Chief Tantai today; it is her own fault that this happened. She cannot blame others for her own uncouth actions," Li Tianji replied indifferently.

Although Tantai Lan's actions were domineering, there was no chance Li Tianji would give face to the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Qin by reeling back. It was no longer like the situation decades ago—Tantai Lan was now a Greater Transcendent Duke with a promising future. Even if she were to break apart the skies, the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li would protect her.

Qin Zhongyuan's expression fell. "Is what Palace Master Qin Qu said wrong? We are having an important meeting—how can someone of the junior generation randomly interrupt and interfere in it? Do you think that a place where two Heavenly Emperor powers are negotiating is a child's playground?"

Li Qingying then explained, "Li Luo is the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's Heavenly Dragon Son. He isn't just any child."

Li Tianji glanced at her momentarily. Just what the heck was a Heavenly Dragon Son? However, he understood that Li Luo had indeed acted rashly and his actions were out of order. Even so, it was impossible to reason with them and thus, he would similarly act unreasonably.

Qin Zhongyuan, Qin Zhiming, and Qin Qu were so angered by Li Qingying's clearly ridiculous statement that they could only force themselves to smile.

"Ahem."

The atmosphere was so tense that everyone in the hall felt as though they were dancing on the edge of a blade, but then someone interrupted the silence.

Li Luo said, "Actually, the old hag... Sorry, what that elderly Palace Master said isn't right."

"You little rat... what are you trying to say?!" Qin Qu exploded and just as she was about to burst into another tirade, she noticed Tantai Lan icily watching her and was forced to swallow her words.

Li Luo grinned as he continued, "I was about to say that I do have the right to participate in this conversation."

Li Tianji and Li Qingying glanced at each other briefly and frowned. Although Li Luo was an exceptional genius of the younger generation with grand prospects, acting so arrogantly before a group of Kings was simply inappropriate.

Qin Zhongyuan gave an icy smile. "My eyes have been opened! This is how the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li controls their subordinates."

"Li Luo, you should take a step back..." Li Tianji warmly said, hoping to get Li Luo to back down before more trouble was incited. However, before he could finish his sentence, an ancient plaque appeared in Li Luo's hand. When it appeared, it emanated an aura filled with pressure that caused even the Kings present to turn pale.

"A Heavenly Emperor's Writ?" Li Tianji and Li Qingying were taken aback. They could instantly recognize that this was the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's Heavenly Emperor's Writ. In addition, they realized there was something different about it.

They sensed a familiar Heavenly Emperor aura coming from the plaque, and at the same time, a voice that was projected from far away could be heard.

"From today onwards, Li Luo will be the Bloodline of Heavenly Emperor Li's sixth Lineage Chief." The ethereal voice echoed throughout the halls before gradually fading away. However, the shock it brought to the Kings present did not vanish with it.

"Ancestor!" When Li Tianji and Li Qingying came to, they respectfully greeted the plaque before turning to look at each other in utter surprise.

Li Luo had actually been proclaimed as the sixth Lineage Chief by the Ancestor? This was... unbelievable. Though no one doubted that the Heavenly Emperor's Writ was fake. Li Tianji was all too familiar with the aura coming from it.

It could only have come from Heavenly Emperor Li himself!

However, just how young and strong was this new Lineage Chief? Just what had Li Luo done to elicit such an outrageous decision from the Ancestor? If news of this were to spread, the entire bloodline would undoubtedly be shocked.

Before everyone had come to, Li Luo stashed away the Heavenly Emperor's Writ and chortled happily, "Everyone, do I have the right to speak now?"