I, the villainous eldest prince, will suppress everything!

Everything that happened on the mountain road was witnessed by Qin Li and his group.

Upon seeing Fang Yuan appear, Zhou Biao couldn't help but point and exclaim in a low, excited voice, "Your Highness, look! Fang Yuan has really come!"

Back then, Fang Yuan escaped from the Empress's clutches, and the Empress told Qin Li about it.

Both Qin Li and the Empress dispatched countless people to search for Fang Yuan's whereabouts.

But who knew that after searching for so long without any results, I would unexpectedly run into him here today.

Qin Li nodded.

This is the protagonist, after all. Whenever a major event occurs in the world, the protagonist must get involved and profit from it. This is an ironclad rule that will never change.

Zhou Biao then said, "Your Highness, where is Su Chen? That kid loves to show off the most."

The Snake-Slaying Tournament is the perfect opportunity to steal the spotlight, and that kid Su Chen certainly won't miss it.

Qin Li said, "I reckon they've already gone up the mountain. I should see them soon."

Anyone else can skip today, but Su Chen definitely won't skip!

This is why Qin Li forcibly kept Qin Feng in the capital; otherwise, Qin Feng would have come to join in the fun.

……

As the sun rises higher, the snake-slaying ceremony is about to begin.

As the organizer of the snake-slaying ceremony, Zhang was greeting guests from all directions.

However, soon, Zhang Long's personal disciple jogged over and whispered to Zhang Long:

"Master, Crown Prince Qin Li has already led his men up the mountain."

Zhang Long nodded, waved his hand, and dismissed his personal disciple, instructing him to continue monitoring Qin Li's every move and to report any developments immediately.

After his disciple left, Zhang Long continued to greet the guests.

Today is not only a day for the main characters to shine, but also a day for the Dragon Tiger Gate to shine.

The fact that they were able to slay a Grandmaster means that the name of the Dragon Tiger Sect will surely be recorded in history.

Seeing that Pei Yunhe and Lu Ruanxiong were still at odds even after arriving, Zhang Long sighed and walked over to them, saying:

"Gentlemen, what's going on now? Didn't we already agree that today's snake-slaying ceremony is of utmost importance? Let's put aside our past grievances and give Zhang Long some face."

To be honest, Zhang Long really didn't want to waste his breath on the two of them. He was only doing it because they were the heads of the six major families in Jiangnan. Otherwise, he would have beaten them all to a pulp long ago if they were anyone else.

"I don't want to argue with him, but he insists on picking a fight with me!"

Pei Yunhe angrily flicked his sleeve and said.

"Who's picking a fight with you? I'm the one talking to you, and you're ignoring me."

Lu Ruanxiong also had his own excuses.

Upon hearing this, Pei Yunhe was so angry he could hardly breathe.

Is his indifference towards Lu Ruanxiong a reason for Lu Ruanxiong to pick a fight with him? What kind of reason is that?

In this whole affair, Lu Ruanxiong was clearly in the wrong first, so how come he's now the one in the wrong? Isn't he being wronged?

"Alright, alright, both of you calm down."

Zhang Long stepped between the two and said, "The Serpent-Slaying Ceremony is about to begin. Please take your seats and observe the ceremony!"

Upon hearing this, both of them snorted, flicked their sleeves, and went to sit down in their respective seats.

Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, Zhang Long sighed again.

Both of them are the heads of the six great families, how can they be so petty?

After thinking for a moment without figuring it out, Zhang Long beckoned over a disciple and asked, "How's the situation in the dungeon? When can we bring that snake over?"

Today's snake-slaying ceremony is about to begin; if we can't bring the snake here, how can we even talk about slaying it?

Before Li Fuyao arrived, this wasn't a problem. But the problem is that Li Fuyao has arrived and is in the dungeon. He won't just stand by and watch the people from the Dragon Tiger Sect bring Snake Elder from the dungeon here; he'll definitely try to sabotage it.

The disciple clasped his hands and said, "Don't worry, Sect Leader. The Second Sect Leader went to the dungeon personally and will surely bring the snake back soon."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Long felt uneasy, not relieved.

Because he knew his younger brother Zhang Hu too well. Although he was also a half-step grandmaster, he lacked the demeanor of a grandmaster and was impulsive and reckless in his actions.

Sending him to the dungeon would not only prevent him from bringing the snake back, but might also cause a conflict with Li Fuyao.

However, apart from Zhang Hu, there is no one more suitable to go. If anyone else goes, they are not strong enough, and Li Fuyao will not even give them a second glance.

Inside the dungeon, Zhang Hu, along with several elders and dozens of disciples, blocked the cell outside, "inviting" Snake Elder out.

Zhang Hu stood at the front, his feet slightly apart, shoulder-width apart, his left hand holding his right wrist, his hands naturally covering his groin, his head slightly raised, looking both casual and confident.

Although there were two Grandmasters in the dungeon, and he was only a half-step Grandmaster, he believed he could drag Old Snake out of the dungeon today.

Deep inside the cell, Snake Elder was still chained by iron chains, while Sword Immortal Li Fuyao sat opposite him, drinking and chatting with him.

Wearing a Taoist robe and a lotus crown, Master Ziwei knelt beside the two, pouring them wine. The disciples of the Jade Maiden Sect, on the other hand, hid in fear at the back.

"Li Fuyao, this is a matter for our Dragon Tiger Sect. You don't need to meddle."

"Managing your own sword sect well is more important than anything else."

Outside the cell, Zhang Hu stood with his head held high and spoke without any politeness.

Li Fuyao didn't say anything, or even turn her head. She simply dipped her right middle finger into the wine bowl and flicked it slightly backward.

In an instant!

A few drops of wine transformed into a sword aura, which shot fiercely toward Zhang Hu's face.

The elders and disciples of the Dragon Tiger Sect were all startled and tried to retreat.

This is the sword of the sword immortal Li Fuyao; no one can stop it!

But Zhang Hu grinned and said loudly, "You've come at the perfect time. I've been wanting to experience the Sword Immortal's skills."

After saying that, Zhang Hu shook his arms downwards, and a tangible layer of earth-yellow qi barrier instantly condensed in front of him.

The sword energy arrived in the blink of an eye, striking the protective barrier with tremendous force.

clang!

A resounding, booming sound.

The earthen-yellow protective barrier didn't shatter, but it sent Zhang Hu flying backwards along with it.

In the air, Zhang Hu's face was pale as he struggled to stay upright, retreating more than ten feet until he could barely see the prison cells anymore before he finally stopped!

A few drops of wine transformed into sword energy were enough to knock Zhang Hu, a half-step grandmaster, back more than ten feet.

The Sword Immortal Li Fuyao's strength is terrifying!

If he were to actually unleash his sword energy, Zhang Hu would surely perish on the spot!

Tatata!

Zhang Hu returned, and before he even reached him, he laughed heartily, "The Sword Immortal's skills are nothing special! Let's try again!"

Li Fuyao didn't turn around, but the corners of her mouth curled up slightly: "Really? Why don't you stop shaking?"

Everyone looked over and saw that Zhang Hu's arms were shaking uncontrollably, clearly indicating that he had not yet released the internal force from the previous move.

Discovered, Zhang Hu quickly hid his arms behind his back, his face embarrassed, but he had to force a smile: "Shaking? I wasn't shaking. I guess it's because I just came in from the blazing sun outside. It's too cold in this dungeon."

Upon hearing this, the elders and disciples of the Dragon Tiger Sect could not bear to look.

Zhang Hu, who is at the half-step Grandmaster level, actually felt cold?

If this gets out, it will be utterly ridiculous!

An elder stepped forward and whispered, "Second Sect Leader, Li Fuyao's strength is unfathomable. None of us are his match. Why don't we invite the Grand Sect Leader over?"

Despite the large number of people they brought, they were still no match for Li Fuyao alone.

If Li Fuyao didn't back down, they would have no chance of taking Snake Elder out of the dungeon.

"Bullshit!"

Zhang Hu cursed, "This little thing has to bother my elder brother? The Dragon Tiger Sect has been wasting its time supporting you lot!"

The elder was thoroughly scolded and didn't dare utter a single word.

Seeing that he couldn't reason with them, the elder retreated again.

He had said what he needed to say, but Zhang Hu wouldn't listen, and there was nothing he could do.

When Zhang Long asked about it later, he had an explanation.

After rebuking the elder, Zhang Hu's gaze swept past Li Fuyao, who had her back to him, and landed on Snake Elder, who was chained up. He said, "Snake Elder, I only call you 'Snake Elder' because I respectfully address you as a senior. You are, after all, a Grandmaster. Are you going to hide behind Li Fuyao forever?"

"Old Snake won't listen to reverse psychology."

Li Fuyao laughed heartily, clinked bowls with Snake Elder, and drank the wine in one gulp.

Old Snake raised his wine bowl and said, "Yes, I'm already so old, would I fall for a young brat's provocation? If I did, wouldn't I have lived in vain?"

"Besides, who said I was hiding behind Li Fuyao? Once I regain my strength, I'll kill you all one by one!"

Upon hearing this, the elders and disciples retreated once again.

This time, the Dragon Tiger Sect has truly forged a blood feud with Snake Elder; it's a fight to the death.

If Elder Snake truly regains his strength, none of the Dragon Tiger Sect's leaders, Zhang Long and Zhang Hu, or even the ordinary outer disciples, will escape.

After all, Snake Old Man's reputation for being ruthless was already well-known in the martial arts world!

To everyone's surprise, Zhang Hu still refused to back down, and coldly laughed:

"Recover your strength? Wait until your next life! Li Fuyao has been here for so long, and I haven't seen you, old snake, recover your strength yet."

"This Heart-Devouring Nail was something my elder brother and I obtained by chance many years ago. Once it's in place, not only will you, old snake, be reduced to a mortal, but even a god would be reduced to a mere mortal!"

In other words, it's impossible for Snake Elder to regain his strength!

As they spoke, a sword aura formed from the wine struck Zhang Hu's face once again.

Zhang Hu was startled and quickly raised his arms to block.

With a bang, Zhang Hu was pushed back even further than before, his back slamming hard against the stone wall before he stopped, and the dungeon visibly shook!

"Wow!"

Sliding down the stone wall and falling to the ground, Zhang Hu coughed up a mouthful of blood.

But he was still full of excitement. After struggling to his feet, he wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said, "It seems I was right. I suppose Li Fuyao has tried countless methods these past few days, but none of them have helped you, old snake, regain your strength!"

Upon hearing this, Li Fuyao was filled with murderous intent and was about to condense his sword energy again to finish off Zhang Hu, but was stopped by Snake Elder.

Snake Elder smiled slightly at Li Fuyao and said, "Killing him like this is too lenient on him."

"Leave him to my disciple. My disciple's methods of torturing people are so advanced that even I, as his master, am ashamed of myself..."