Swallowing the Stars: Only in my later years did I come to the life-spending panel.

A terrifying pressure descended from the sky, instantly enveloping the entire manor.

Li Yao and Vinina's expressions changed drastically at the same time.

The oppressive force was so strong that it made it almost impossible for them to breathe, and the circulation of their internal energy began to stagnate.

"This is... a domain?!"

Li Yao's pupils suddenly contracted.

Currently, only two people on Earth possess a domain. He had seen Hong's domain before; it was a black field, not the deep purple one before him. Therefore, the person who released the domain must be...

Zhou Mu!

The two exchanged a glance and rushed toward the window at the same time.

Above the manor, a deep purple lightning bolt hovered in mid-air. Within the lightning, a figure in black stood with his hands behind his back, his white hair fluttering gently in the air, and a deep purple aura swirling around him, like a god descending to earth.

Half a step behind Zhou Mu, a black-haired youth stood quietly in mid-air, riding a shuttle-shaped telekinetic weapon, his gaze piercing through the clouds and landing on them.

They had just recognized the young man's face; it was Luo Feng!

Li Yao and Vinina's faces turned deathly pale instantly.

Zhou Mu brought Luo Feng here, and they even arrived right at their doorstep?!

This means that Luo Feng and Zhou Mu's relationship is much deeper than they imagined!

"Li Yao, Vinina."

Zhou Mu's voice came from high above, devoid of any emotion, and clearly reached the ears of everyone in the Bolenas family's residence.

"Let's go out and talk."

The oppressive force emanating from the lightning field did not weaken at all; on the contrary, it grew stronger.

Inside the manor, countless guards and members of the Bolenas family collapsed to the ground, unable to even stand. The energy weapons hidden throughout the manor were all rendered ineffective under the domain, as if suppressed by some invisible force.

Li Yao gritted his teeth, grasped Vinina's hand, and whispered, "Let's go! Let's go to the secret room and ask Councilor Yan Hai for help. Out of consideration for our past relationship, he'll help us!"

"But......"

"Go quickly!" A resolute glint flashed in Li Yao's eyes. "If he makes a move now, we won't be able to escape either. I'll go see what he's up to."

Li Yao leaped up, transforming into a streak of light, and landed on the open ground in front of the manor.

Zhou Mu also landed slowly, with Luo Feng following closely behind.

The three faced off.

Li Yao stared at Zhou Mu, then glanced at Luo Feng behind him, and said in a deep voice, "Presiding Speaker Zhou Mu, what brings you here?"

Zhou Mu revealed a slight smile, but it was devoid of any warmth.

"It's nothing serious," he said casually. "I just brought my newly accepted apprentice to get acquainted with the sect."

apprentice?

These two words exploded in Li Yao's ears like a thunderclap.

Luo Feng is Zhou Mu's apprentice?!

Li Yao's expression changed repeatedly, his fists clenching and unclenching.

Vinina, who rushed over, was even more ashen-faced, staring intently at Luo Feng with eyes full of resentment and unwillingness.

Zhou Mu nodded in satisfaction as he observed their reactions.

"It seems you understand."

He stepped forward, and the pressure of his domain intensified once more, the immense pressure bending the backs of Li Yao and his wife, making it almost impossible for them to breathe.

"I don't care what grudges you have against my disciple." Zhou Mu's voice remained calm, but the chill in it sent shivers down one's spine.

There's something I need to make clear—

He paused, his sharp gaze sweeping over the two of them, and said, word by word:

"Luo Feng is my apprentice, Zhou Mu's apprentice."

"Anyone who dares to touch him is touching me, Zhou Mu, and should be prepared to have their entire family wiped out."

"Did you understand?"

Li Yao and Vinina remained where they were, their faces pale and silent.

At that moment, an aged voice came from deep within the manor.

"Speaker Zhou Mu, what a magnificent sight!"

A figure slowly rose up and hovered in mid-air.

He was an elderly man with white hair, wearing a black robe, and with a thin face.

"Elder Yan!" "Councilor Yan Hai!"

When Li Yao saw Yan Hai appear, a hint of joy flashed in his eyes, and he quickly bowed.

He once competed for the position of the Fifth Speaker of the War God Palace. Although he ultimately failed to be elected, he is still considered a top-tier figure among global planetary-level powerhouses, not someone like Tuoba Wu who can easily challenge him.

Yan Hai nodded, his gaze falling on Zhou Mu, his expression calm yet with a hint of scrutiny: "Speaker Zhou Mu, I have long admired your name. I am Yan Hai, may I have a few words to say?"

Zhou Mu raised an eyebrow, very curious about what Yan Hai was about to say, and said with a smile, "Please speak."

Yan Hai landed slowly, put his hands behind his back, and said in a calm tone: "Li Yuan and I were sworn brothers during the Great Nirvana period. Today, I happen to be a guest here, and I heard what Speaker Zhou Mu just said."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over Luo Feng behind Zhou Mu, before turning to Li Yao and his wife.

"As far as I know, Little Vulture's son, Li Wei, died in the wilderness a few months ago. According to the investigation, this young man happened to be nearby at the time. The couple suspects that he is involved in Li Wei's death and wants to find out the truth and avenge their son. Isn't that only human nature?"

"They are only investigating and haven't taken any action against young friend Luo Feng yet, but Speaker Zhou Mu is using his power to intimidate him and directly threaten him. Isn't that a bit unreasonable?"

Yan Hai's voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear and every sentence made sense.

Upon hearing this, a hint of pleasure flashed across Li Yao and Vinina's faces. Vinina even slightly raised her long, snow-white neck and looked coldly at Zhou Mu.

Yes, they're just investigating; they haven't taken any action yet. Even if you, Zhou Mu, are powerful, you can't be unreasonable, can you?

After hearing this, Zhou Mu's smile deepened.

He turned to look at Luo Feng, then at Yan Hai, and suddenly chuckled.

"Yan Hai, right?"

Yan Hai nodded slightly.

Zhou Mu's smile gradually faded, and a frosty expression settled on his face. "I have a question for you."

He pointed at Li Yao, his voice as cold as ice:

"Your so-called 'little vulture's' good son, Li Wei, tried to steal the spoils my apprentice had risked his life for in the wilderness, and even tried to kill him to silence him. My apprentice fought back and killed his bodyguard, but did he kill him with his own hands?"

Zhou Mu sneered:

"No, it was just bad luck that your precious son ran into a herd of beasts while fleeing and died in the jaws of the monsters."

"What? Are you, the head of the Bolenas family, allowed to bully the weak and humiliate common martial artists?"

"Did you reason with others when you were stealing their things?"

"Did you reason with others before you decided to kill them?"

Zhou Mu took a step forward, and his aura surged once more, releasing the pressure of his domain, causing Yan Hai's robes to flutter violently.

"You powerful families, who consider yourselves the rule-makers, have you ever heard the word 'reason' when you're bullying the weak?!"

"Now that I'm giving you a taste of your own medicine and forcing you to submit with force, you think you can reason with me?"

Yan Hai's face was ashen, his lips trembled, but he couldn't utter a single word.

Zhou Mu sneered, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing the three people opposite him:

"I'm not here today to reason with you."

"I'm here to tell you—"

"Luo Feng is my disciple. Anyone who touches him will die!"

"Is your Bolenas family enough for me to kill?"

Zhou Mu's tone was calm, but everyone present could smell the strong stench of blood in it.

The entire room fell silent.