In the chaotic void, Ruan Shijie and the other two didn't know what to do.
They were here to help Guan Qianqiu break through. Now that Lu Li had demonstrated such lethality, the three of them were stunned.
They were in a dilemma. Should they continue to suppress Lu Li or leave with Guan Qianqiu?
"Go and save Young Master Guan!"
Ruan Shijie said to one of them after some thoughts. That person flew to Guan Qianqiu at once but kept his eyes on Lu Li, fearing that the golden chain would turn him into a mist of blood.
Luckily, Lu Li didn't move. He closed his eyes again and his qi and energy became weak again. He was half dead just like before.
Brother Liu made it to Guan Qianqiu successfully. He fed him healing pellets at once and helped Guan Qianqiu recover.
The iron rod in Ruan Shijie's hand glowed. He had been guarding against Lu Li.
When Brother Liu put Guan Qianqiu into his Interspatial Ring, Ruan Shijie was a bit relieved. At least, they could move forward or retreat now that Guan Qianqiu was safe.
His psychic power was locked on to Lu Li. Suddenly, he noticed something — Lu Li's wounds were recovering at a horrifying speed. Lu Li was taken aback. If Lu Li's wounds were all healed and he released the golden chain, Lu Li would end up like Guan Qianqiu.
Therefore, he had to either retreat now or take action now.
Ruan Shijie was struggling. Even though he could explode Lu Li's head with just one thought, Ruan Shijie didn't dare to act rashly.
After all, if he killed Lu Li, his life might be over.
"Wait —"
Ruan Shijie tried to sense the energy in Lu Li's mind. Ruan Shijie noticed that the energy was melting and being consumed by Lu Li quickly. Surging soul energy rushed out from Lu Li's soul and consumed Ruan Shijie's energy. Even if Ruan Shijie wanted to explode now, he wouldn't be able to do much harm to Lu Li.
"Should I fight or retreat?"
Ruan Shijie's eyes flickered. Eventually, he made up his mind.
His iron rod could be used to attack from a distance. Lu Li was so badly injured. Could he activate that artifact or release that move twice in a row?
Ruan Shijie didn't think so.
"Ha, ha!"
As soon as Ruan Shijie flew up, Lu Li suddenly opened his eyes. He looked at Ruan Shijie and said in a weak but firm voice, "You can try. Next time, I cannot guarantee that I can control it as well. Maybe you will lose your head."
Before Lu Li said anything, he glanced at Ruan Shijie. Ruan Shijie's heart skipped a beat and he almost turned around to leave.
However, after Lu Li's words, Ruan Shijie wasn't afraid anymore.
If Lu Li really had this ability, would he still need to threaten him?
Couldn't he just release those golden chains and smash his lower body into pieces?
Why waste your breath?
"Hiss ~"
Therefore, without any hesitation, Ruan Shijie's iron rod grew bigger and bigger. His small body swung the huge iron rod at Lu Li.
If he retreated without attacking, he wouldn't be able to explain himself to the Guan Clan.
Therefore, he wanted to knock Lu Li out and then rob him of his Interspatial Ring.
If he could … get the golden chain that Lu Li just released. Everything would be perfect.
"Sh * t!"
Lu Li watched as the huge iron rod smashed down. He had no ability to fight back. He was badly injured and his spirit was weak. His vitality was at its weakest.
He did use the Divine Chain of Order. That was by chance. Even though he wanted to do it again, his body was so weak that he couldn't do it even if he could.
That strike just now had already exhausted all the strength in his body.
He could only watch as the iron rod smashed down. He didn't know if Ruan Shijie would kill him or not. But there was nothing he could do at the moment. He had to endure it.
"Hiss ~"
The huge iron rod whooshed down with an evil spirit. Before it reached Lu Li, the horrifying energy had worsened Lu Li's injuries.
Almost all the blood in his body had run out. There was nothing left to bleed. Many wounds were healing but under the pressure of the energy, they cracked again.
When the rod came down, half of his body would be smashed into pieces again.
"Buzzing!"
Right at that moment, the space around Lu Li began to tremble. Then, Xuan Qi in heaven and earth began to gather toward him. A long and slender hand came into being and reached for the iron rod.
"Bang!"
When the iron rod and the giant hand collided, there was only a slight sound. The iron rod was caught by the giant hand and could no longer move. Instead, the giant hand shook, and Ruan Shijie's body was shaken back. The iron rod in the giant hand slowly shrank.
"Buzzing!"
The huge hand disappeared. The iron rod floated in midair. But Ruan Shijie didn't show any intention to put it away. Instead, his face turned pale.
He thought about it. Then, he knelt in midair and shouted, "I am guilty!"
Senior Brother Liu and the other person immediately knelt down. Only a Great Emperor could perform such a trick.
He wanted to attack Lu Li but the emperor had interfered. Either way, it was Lu Li's fault. The emperor was displeased.
"Eh?"
Lu Li's eyes glowed. He was excited. There was an emperor lurking nearby.
However, when he thought about it, he became worried again. He had revealed the god sequence chain just now. Would it be snatched away by this Overlord-level?
"Buzzing!"
Space began to tremble. Then a man came out. He was not tall. He was wearing a cyan robe. He had the temperament of an elegant military counselor. Who else could it be other than Emperor Rui?
"Emperor Rui!"
Lu Li was relieved to see this man. This emperor seemed to have been nice to him at the ceremony.
He had seen Lu Li cheating several times. Why didn't he point it out?
"Ruan Shijie!"
Emperor Rui didn't pull a long face after he came. He was just cold. Looking at Ruan Shijie and the other two warriors, he said, "You three, go to the Hall of Discipline and ask for punishment.
As for Guan Qianqiu, send him to the Celestial Emperor City. Ask the Guan Family to bring him back. Tell the Guan Family that this generation is not as good as the previous generations … "
"Yes!"
What else could Ruan Shijie say?
He was thankful that Emperor Rui didn't punish him directly. He could go to the Hall of Discipline and ask someone to plead for mercy. The punishment wouldn't be too severe.
Ruan Shijie put away his rod and left with his three warriors. Guan Qianqiu was confirmed to be eliminated. Ruan Shijie could give the Guan Family an explanation based on Emperor Rui's words.
He had tried his best. In the end, this was no longer his fault.
After the three warriors left, Lu Li tried to open his eyes. He tried to kneel down but his body wouldn't listen. He moved his lips and said, "Lu Li, greetings … Emperor Rui!"
"Okay, you don't have to say more!"
Emperor Rui put on a kind face. He looked at Lu Li and said, "You have been accepted as an official apprentice. You have done well. You have won everyone's approval."
"As I thought …"
Lu Li's heart skipped a beat. His feeling was right. Someone had been watching him. His every move was seen by many emperors.
Lu Li was relieved. With so many people watching, nobody would have the guts to take his Divine Chains of Order, right?
At least no one would dare to act recklessly in public, right?