Emperor’s Domination

to him yet he wishes to court death.”

“Looks like he has no intention of handing the metal over.” A big shot speculated.

Another important character added: “A battle is inevitable.
Both sides don’t want to give it up, it’s just too important.”

In reality, the clear-minded members of the audience understood that this has always been the case.
This was especially true for the duo since they had the ambition of becoming a dao lord.

Their expression became frozen after hearing Li Qiye.
They then glared at him, unhappy with the humiliation.

“Brother Li, you are out of line.
We are coming from a place of sincerity yet you insult us!” The wild child raised his voice.

“Stop, don’t pretend to be a cat mourning over a mouse.
Everyone knows that you two will do anything for the metal.
We can drop the charade right now.
The metal is in my possession, come and get it if you dare.” Li Qiye waved his hand.

Li Qiye directly broke all pretenses and made it exciting for the spectators.

“It’s about to happen.” Someone said.

“As you wish, Brother Li.” Three Slashes has been waiting for this opportunity: “Seems like you are eager to fight us, we shall entertain you then.” He cupped his fist afterward.

Not trading anything for the metal was the best-case scenario.
In other words, robbing Li Qiye.

However, he had qualms about doing this due to his and the clan’s reputation.
Others would criticize the clan for doing so.

Now, this was no longer the case after Li Qiye’s provocation.
The reason for the fight was to correct Li Qiye for his impudence, not to rob him.

“Come together to save time.” Li Qiye told the two.

Fury ignited inside the wild child.
He had never been treated with such contempt before since his debut.

If an ancestor or a top master were to talk to him like this, it would be relatively palatable.
After all, these beings were qualified to fight him.
Now, this junior with no cultivation to speak of dared to look down on him?

“Seems like you’re quite confident in your ability.” The wild child no longer used honorifics as he glared menacingly at Li Qiye.
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“Always.” Li Qiye replied.

“Such audacity, I can’t wait to see how many moves you will last.” The wild child grabbed his saber hilt.

“You should be asking yourself this.” Li Qiye replied: “In my opinion, maybe one move is still too much.”

“What?!” The listeners back in the first area couldn’t believe it.

The young geniuses became infuriated, let alone the duo. 

“He’s gonna bite his tongue one day from all the bullshit.” One of them snorted.

Many were fans of the duo; some have lost to them before in battle.
Nonetheless, they thought that it was still an honor.

That’s why Li Qiye’s insult towards the two could be construed as insulting them as well.
Li Qiye immediately became an eyesore for the majority.

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The you here is informal, not polite speech