Started out getting scumbags, but then invested in the invincible Empress.

Chapter 181 The Ancient Ferocity, Qiongqi!

"dream!"

Wang Xu gritted his teeth and snorted coldly.

He cherished his reputation so much, how could he be willing to become a cripple? That would be worse than death for him.

Thinking of this, he disregarded his pride and turned to flee quickly.

"Now you know to run? Too bad... it's too late!"

A mocking smile appeared on Li Wudao's lips as he watched the other person walk away.

Just as Wang Xu had sprinted a hundred meters and was about to rush out the door, he made his move from behind.

"call out--"

The ability to shrink the earth to an inch was unleashed.

A fleeting afterimage appeared, and ripples appeared in the void.

In the blink of an eye, Li Wudao appeared in front of Wang Xu, and with the latter's terrified expression as if he had seen a ghost, he easily knocked him down with a single punch.

Then, chilling screams could be heard throughout the venue.

Wang Xu's meridians were shattered, his internal organs were displaced, blood flowed from his mouth and nose, and he lay on the ground, barely alive and listless. Even his meticulously combed black hair had turned white to the naked eye.

At this moment, the eyes of the Wang family patriarch were bloodshot, and his pupils were filled with a complex mix of emotions, including pain, hatred, and fear. He had lost the arrogant and unruly demeanor he had displayed just moments before.

"Apologize."

Li Wudao showed no pity whatsoever, coldly looking down at his "good uncle".

"I know I was wrong, please... forgive me this time, I promise I'll never bother you again."

Wang Xu was breathing heavily and looked sickly, his mouth agape.

However, whether it was his fingers embedded in flesh and blood in his sleeves or his ferocious mouth, one could see that the hatred and killing intent in his heart had not diminished at all.

"Master Wang, you really have a bad memory. Let me help you remember who you should apologize to."

Li Wudao spoke in a low voice, stepping on Wang Xu's hand and grinding it repeatedly.

"Click——"

A cracking sound rang out, and the entire palm was a bloody mess, with several broken finger bones still attached, as if they could be easily ripped off the arm.

“I was a fool back then, I… I’m sorry to your mother, I shouldn’t have kicked her out of the house.”

"But don't worry, when I get back, I'll re-enter your mother's name into the family genealogy and publicly acknowledge her identity..."

Wang Xu was in so much pain that he couldn't breathe. His forehead was covered in cold sweat, and his face was contorted in agony, turning deathly pale.

"No need, your Wang family is not worthy!"

Li Wudao glanced at him sideways, a hint of mockery in his eyes, and said, "Get lost."

Do you really think he's a three-year-old? He doesn't believe that a selfish person like Wang Xu can forgive and forget. He might even go back and plot to have someone kill him.

However, this suited his wishes, allowing him to eliminate the Wang family openly and legitimately.

"Yes, yes, I'll get out of here right now."

After confirming it several times, a look of joy at the prospect of survival appeared in Wang Xu's eyes.

He never expected that the other party would be so foolish, softening their heart so easily with just a few kind words.

"You little beast, you just wait! Not killing me today is the worst decision you've ever made!"

"Even if it costs me the entire Wang family's wealth, I will tear you to pieces and grind your bones to dust, otherwise I will not be able to quell the hatred in my heart!"

He roared inwardly, already plotting his next revenge.

Immediately, he dared not delay and exerted all his strength, like a maggot, to move laboriously on the ground.

With each step he took, he left a bloody trail on the ground, the pain so intense that he dared not linger for even a moment.

This scene was witnessed by everyone in the venue, who all had complex expressions and sighed with emotion.

Who could have imagined that the dignified patriarch of the royal family, one of the most powerful people in the entire capital, would one day crawl on the ground like a worm?

The source of all this was a boy.

Unbeknownst to them, everyone's gaze toward Li Wudao became increasingly respectful.

Even more extreme, they immediately established a clan rule that no one, regardless of who they were, could offend this young man; otherwise, their cultivation would be abolished and they would be expelled from the clan.

This shows just how deep the fear in everyone's hearts was.

"Serves them right! Daring to oppose Junior Brother Li, the Wang family is really tired of living!"

Shen Ming snorted inwardly, feeling it was only natural.

Li Wudao dared to offend even Wu Shaotian, the young sect leader, so why would he be afraid of a small Wang family?

"It seems that my cousin is more deserving of the title of the number one genius of the Great Yu Dynasty than the eldest son of the Shen family..."

Li Nanzhi's beautiful eyes sparkled with a strange light as she muttered to herself.

He severely injured the senior disciple of the Li Huo Sect with a single blow, casually killed the second prince, and with every move he made, erased the arrogance and dignity of the leader of a major clan...

Each of these actions alone is enough to leave the world speechless and in awe.

But his cousin did it all, and the whole process was effortless and relaxed, giving people the impression of composure even in the face of a collapsing mountain.

She even had a sense of absurdity, as if the vast Great Yu Dynasty was nothing more than a plaything in the palm of his hand in front of his cousin.

"I'm insane, I must be insane to have such a thought..."

The thought had barely formed in his mind when it was immediately cut off by the girl.

It seems impossible for a mere teenager to attempt to confront the entire dynasty's foundation on his own.

She believed that Li Wudao would definitely be able to do it in the future, but she didn't think so now.

"Exceptionally high talent... unparalleled combat prowess... even his temperament and methods are superb. This boy is not to be trifled with."

On the high platform, the gray-robed old servant, Cui Lao, his dim eyes flashing with astonishment and lingering fear, said:

"Thanks to Miss's discerning eye and insistence on her own opinion, otherwise even if our Imperial Treasure Pavilion hadn't offended him, our relationship would have remained estranged, unable to progress any further."

Murong Qinglan gently shook her head, staring at Li Wudao's outstanding figure, and said with a complicated expression, "To be honest, although I have high hopes for Young Master Li, I didn't expect him to be so amazing..."

"Spread the word: From now on, Young Master Li will be the most honored guest of our Imperial Treasure Pavilion. Treat him as you would treat me, and no one shall be allowed to neglect him."

She stood gracefully in front, her bright eyes and white teeth sparkling with an unusual luster, her slender neck like a lotus emerging from the water, pure and peerless in beauty.

"Yes, this old servant will contact the Grand Secretariat shortly."

Old Cui nodded.

Hearing all this from not far away, Xiang Leping's expression changed slightly.

He vaguely guessed Murong Qinglan's identity; she was very likely the daughter of the Grand Master.

Everyone in the Imperial Treasure Pavilion regarded Li Wudao as if he were her; this was an immense honor and distinction.

In other words, even though he is now the head of a branch, he still has to be respectful to Li Wudao.

However, if he serves this person well and speaks well of him to Miss Murong, his position might be promoted.

Thinking of this, he swallowed hard, took the cyan glass sword himself, jogged forward, and said with a broad smile:

"Young Master Li, this is your sword. The remaining spirit stones have been put into your storage ring. Please take a look."

Li Wudao nodded, but he was somewhat suspicious.

Although this guy had been quite polite to him before, they were only nodding acquaintances. Now, his enthusiasm made him uncomfortable, as if he were a waiter at an inn.

..........

Amidst a commotion and gasps, the earlier incident quickly subsided, and the auction continued.

Under the intense gaze of the crowd, the last item was brought out for auction.

It was a tattered piece of animal hide, yellowish and heavy, exuding an ancient historical aura that seemed to have been sealed away for millions of years, easily giving people a sense of disorientation.

Apart from that, there was nothing unusual about this animal hide; there was not a single word on it, only a strange, ferocious beast totem printed on one side.

Upon closer inspection, it was a ferocious beast resembling a tiger, enormous and agile, with wings, its entire body covered in blackish-purple bony scales, inscribed with some kind of obscure script.

What's most chilling are its eyes—vertical pupils like molten gold, resembling gushing magma, filled with a deep aura of destruction.

Many martial artists with low cultivation levels felt dizzy and lightheaded after just a few glances, for reasons unknown.

"This animal hide has a mysterious origin and is made of a special material, impervious to water and fire. Even a Heavenly-Rank spiritual artifact cannot damage it in the slightest. It is speculated to be at least a work left behind by a Martial Emperor, possibly a secret technique passed down, or perhaps from some secret realm..."

The entire venue erupted in chaos upon hearing the words "Emperor Wu".

Martial Arts Emperors are considered old monsters in first-rate sects, representing the true foundation of the sect.

If it is a legacy left by such a powerful figure, its value is immeasurable!

"I'll sell everything I own to buy it!"

Just as everyone was breathing heavily, preparing to go all out like madmen, a bucket of cold water was suddenly poured on the stage.

"Please be patient, everyone. I haven't finished speaking yet."

Xiang Leping explained helplessly, "What I need to clarify is that what I mentioned earlier about the Martial Emperor's inheritance was merely speculation and cannot be guaranteed."

"Moreover, this animal hide is only a fragment; judging from the cracks, it should take three more to complete the collection."

At this point, he lowered his voice and said in a deep voice, "Therefore, before bidding, I would like to remind everyone to think carefully, because once a bid is placed, it will not be returned."

As soon as he finished speaking, the previously restless crowd fell silent, exchanging bewildered glances.

"Master, may I ask what the starting bid is?"

Someone asked, hoping to find a bargain.

"The starting bid is 2,000 low-grade spirit stones, and each bid must be at least 500 spirit stones higher."

"This price is comparable to that of a Heaven-Rank Spiritual Weapon. It's not worth it for a tattered animal hide of unknown purpose."

Many people shook their heads and gave up their plans to bid.

Even Li Wudao was one of them.

It wasn't that he lacked spirit stones, but he couldn't figure out what use this unremarkable, tattered animal hide was, so he decided to wait and see.

"Young Li, lend me some spirit stones."

Suddenly, the green-haired tortoise, which had been fast asleep, opened its eyes wide and stared intently at the tattered animal hide on the platform.

Seeing this, Li Wudao's expression changed. "Tell me about this animal hide first, or there's no point in talking."

Could this animal hide really hold a great secret? Otherwise, given this stinking turtle's nature, he would never have acted so out of control.

"Okay, you're going to be cruel!"

The green-haired turtle gritted its teeth, clearly wanting to bite someone.

It had been dormant for ten thousand years, its spirit stones long since exhausted, and now it could only endure it, transmitting its voice: "If I am not mistaken, the totem on this animal hide is 'Qiongqi'..."

"what is that?"

Li Wudao humbly sought advice.

"The Ten Great Ancient Beasts!"

"The embodiment of the laws of Heaven, the source of destruction and calamity..."