I Don’t Want to Get Hurt, So I’ll Max Out My Defense

Chapter 595: 596
Nangong Wan’er’s expression was cold. Only a handful of people in the crowd were aware of Li Xiaobai’s strength—he was a superb expert capable of vanquishing Great Crossing Realm Cultivators in mere seconds. For these junior cultivators to challenge him on stage would be nothing short of humiliation.

“The three great families have really fallen, to actually speak up for an outsider!”

“Turning their elbows out, have you forgotten who raised you and made you who you are?”

“Is that even a question? The three great families must have reached some unspeakable secret agreement with Li Xiaobai. Now all they care about is earning Spirit Stones and opening shops, with no sense of morality whatsoever.”

“Hmph, just wait until we get up on the stage and watch how Brother Situ teaches you a lesson!”

“Exactly, Young Master Situ is invincible, regarded as number one among the younger generation. He is not someone that just any commoner can contend with!”

“The fact that you’ve caught the attention of Young Master Situ is an honor for you, kid. If your goal was to seek fame, then I have to say, you’ve succeeded!”

The cultivators looked at Li Xiaobai with scornful eyes and furious expressions.

These family disciples knew some of the inside story, although not as comprehensively as Situ Guixiong did. Nevertheless, they sensed that something significant was about to happen today.

It was no secret that the Third Family Head and the Great Family Head were at odds, not just for one or two days. Everyone had a hunch that although today’s arena competition was minor, the real issue was the confrontation between the two Family Heads, with the family geniuses serving merely as a prelude to the true war about to erupt.

As supporters of the Third Family Head, their confidence was unshakable. They believed they had everything in their favor—the right timing, location, and public support, with Master Rong on their side. The Great Family Head stood no chance of a comeback.

Now, they were brazenly defying everyone, fearless in their hearts. It wasn’t just the direct lineage of the three great families they dared to confront—even if several Family Heads were to arrive, they would still hold their ground boldly.

“All this talk is very pretty, but what does Brother Situ’s prowess have to do with you?”

Li Xiaobai scratched his head, looking at them with puzzled eyes. These cultivators in front of him, not even at the Mahayana Realm, he had no interest in even using them to feed Hellfire.

“A brat with a sharp tongue, today’s matters are not as simple as they seem on the surface.”

“Hehe, soon you’ll be on your knees begging for mercy!”

A flash of anger crossed the cultivators’ faces, quickly replaced by a mocking glint in their eyes. Probably at this very moment, this overseas cultivator had no idea how serious the situation was, still foolishly wanting to contend on the stage.

Once the Third Family Head made his move, no matter what kind of devil or monster it was, it would only end up being suppressed. At that time, these supporters would be able to follow in the Third Family Head’s footsteps and rightfully reshuffle the powers of Aolai Country.

After that?

It’s not certain who will be kneeling then.

Li Xiaobai looked at these overly confident geniuses with a somewhat bizarre expression, secretly mourning for them for a second. Perhaps only at the moment of being slaughtered would they realize who was really the abandoned side.

“Silence, the Family Heads have arrived!”

A cultivator announced.

On several high platforms, a flash of light brought forth a group of figures, with the leading person being Patriarch Situ, accompanied by a black-robed cultivator whose face was indistinct.

The other Family Heads seated themselves on either side, slowly taking their places.

“We won’t degrade ourselves by mixing with you. Let’s sit over there.”

The senior cultivators of the three great families looked at the crowd with disdain, their figures flickering as they took their seats on another high platform.

“Hehe, a bunch of stubborn old fools who can’t see the situation clearly, today is your day of doom!”

Patriarch Situ’s eyes shimmered with a cold light, and in his heart, he marked the three great families for death. In a short while, once the third-in-command made his move, they would strike en masse, and no matter how ancient the history or how profound the foundations of the three great families, they would not be able to withstand it.

“Patriarch Situ,” an old man said, “we’ve bet all our treasures on you. Don’t let us down!”

“Yes, indeed. Today, we can say that all our treasures are bet on you. Our clans, which have long been hidden in the shadows, have finally emerged. We only accept success, not failure!”

“If we lose, it will be an unredeemable catastrophe. If we win, our names will be eternally honored!”

An elder with graying hair spoke indifferently while the family heads behind him had grim expressions, staring intently at Patriarch Situ. They were extremely displeased in their hearts. The other party had taken the disciples of all clans hostage, forcing them to lend their full support, and had even brought a Half-step Human Immortal. They felt the anger but dared not speak.

By cutting off the Situ Household’s retreat, the Situ Household had also cut off their retreat, employing truly despicable tactics.

“Rest assured, Elder Su. With the third-in-command and Senior Qi here, this time it’s secure. There won’t be any problems. Even if the Great Family Head had the ability to grow three heads and six arms, he definitely wouldn’t be able to challenge two Half-step Human Immortals at once.”

“Once the opportunity arises, we will be the largest family within Aolai Country. Under the leadership of the third-in-command, we’ll have no rivals. The territories of various clans will be several times larger than now, and wealth will continuously flow into our coffers!”

Patriarch Situ spoke with a smile, his face brimming with confidence.

The presence of the Half-step Human Immortal beside him had been divulged to the third family head, and it was evident that his confidence had soared.

In terms of family power, they completely overshadowed the three great families. With the top-notch strength of two Half-step Human Immortals, the Great Family Head was completely at a disadvantage. It was an overwhelming upper hand, and Aolai Country’s grand momentum was gone!

“The third family head has arrived!”

“The Great Family Head has arrived!”

“The Sea Clan has arrived!”

In the void, two figures, one red and one blue, came side by side. They stepped lightly in the air, revealing formation patterns that materialized in front of everyone in an instant.

Along with them appeared several Sea Dragons, with a purple-robed woman perched on their backs.

“Immortal Long!”

“Immortal Long has really come!”

“This assembly has become quite exciting. The Sea Clan has even joined in. Could there be some secrets behind this?”

Below, the cultivators stirred into commotion. At this critical moment, if the Sea Clan cultivators decided to interject, the situation may not unfold as simply as people had imagined.

“It’s unexpected that the Sea Clan’s pearl would come to join in the excitement of our Aolai Country. Her presence is truly an honor.”

Huahuo looked towards Long Xue with a smile, a fleeting look of suspicion in her eyes, as she was unsure of the true purpose behind the other’s visit.

Master Rong shared the same expression. The Sea Clan had lost an ancestral relic, suspected to be stolen by an unknown prodigy of Aolai Country. Could it be that they were choosing this moment to cause trouble?

“I have troubled the two seniors. My visit here is solely to validate what I’ve learned in the past and to exchange insights with the prodigies of various clans, to share in our progress,” said Long Xue with a light chuckle, her eyes fixed on the spot where Li Xiaobai was, the corner of her mouth curving into a subtle arc.

Li Xiaobai shivered all over. For the first time in his life, he was remembered by a woman, and it felt somewhat odd.

“It’s no trouble at all. Today’s event is unprecedented. Not only do we have visitors from overseas cultivators, but we also get to witness the skills of the Sea Clan’s prodigy. It is indeed an opportunity and a blessing for the disciples of our Aolai Country!”