128: evacuation

In the eyes of those outside, a black and white other shore flower flashed past.

The next second, the Azure Dragon Desolate War halberd pierced through the air and disappeared into the horizon.

However, the figures of Li Xiangyun and Zhou Huanyu did not reappear.

On the warship, Zhou Tianming watched this scene, then looked at the Li Family's Formation not far away, his face showing hesitation.

But Zhou Huanyu's screams still echoed in his ears, which made him finally make up his mind and shout, "Retreat!"

As his voice fell, dozens of tiangang warships slowly began to turn around.

"Why retreat?" On the golden chariot, Zhou Zhenyue, who was still thinking of annihilating the Li Family in one fell swoop, immediately became displeased. He shouted as he came to the warship where Zhou Tianming was.

"Imperial Uncle, why are we retreating?" Zhou Zhenyue questioned, dissatisfied.

"What, are you questioning me?" Zhou Tianming's eagle-like eyes coldly gazed at Zhou Zhenyue in front of him.

"This..."

Even though Zhou Tianming didn't use any pressure, the huge disparity in strength still brought immense pressure to Zhou Zhenyue, causing a cold sweat to seep from his forehead.

Thus, Zhou Zhenyue's words immediately stammered.

But then he thought, he is the current Great Zhou Prince, and his mother's clan is a Nascent Soul Family, what does he have to fear?

He immediately puffed out his chest and shouted, "This nephew wouldn't dare, but now that Li Xiangyun is dead, it is time to fulfill Father Emperor's decree. I hope Imperial Uncle does not lead himself astray?"

Zhou Tianming was somewhat surprised by the courage of this waste in front of him, who didn't directly back down.

But he wouldn't tell Zhou Zhenyue that he was afraid of Li Xiangyun, afraid that Li Xiangyun wasn't dead at all, after all, the final scream wasn't Li Xiangyun's.

However, Zhou Zhenyue's words still made Zhou Tianming a bit annoyed, so he waved his sleeve and coldly snorted, "This is too much for the Fifth Prince to worry about. Too many things have happened today, even our thousands-year-old Old Ancestor has revived."

"The most urgent matter is to return and report to Your Majesty."

"As for the Li Family, the monk can run, but the temple cannot. As long as Li Xiangyun is truly dead, where can a mere Li Family run to?"

Zhou Zhenyue listened and felt that it was indeed the case. As long as the most important Li Xiangyun was dead, what did it matter to let a mere Li Family go?

At the same time, Zhou Zhenyue at this moment was actually a bit regretful.

After all, he still needed to win over Zhou Tianming, and if his previous words had angered Zhou Tianming, it would be bad.

So, Zhou Zhenyue quickly remedied, "This nephew was too impatient, I ask Imperial Uncle to forgive me."

Hearing this, Zhou Tianming immediately put on a smiling face and said, "What are you talking about? My imperial nephew is merely helping Father share his worries."

Immediately, the two returned to the polite exchange they had when they arrived.

Zhou Jingxing, who had followed, watched this scene expressionlessly, but a sigh of relief escaped his heart. "I just don't know how Revered Master is doing?"

At the same time.

Inside the Li Family.

Watching Zhou Tianming and the others retreat, everyone in the Li Family immediately erupted in loud cheers.

"They've retreated, they've retreated!"

"We won!"

"Long live Ice Peak Zhenren!"

Unlike the cheers of the Li Family Disciples, Li Zhongwen's heart was full of worry.

Although Zhou Tianming and the others had retreated, Li Xiangyun had not shown up until now. This made Li Zhongwen unable to help but worry about his safety.

Just then, the Grand Elder walked over and said, "Clan Chief, they've retreated. Can I stop the evacuation?"

Hearing this, Li Zhongwen clenched his hands and resolutely said, "Continue to evacuate!"

"Although they have retreated now, as long as their goal has not been achieved, they will definitely make a comeback."

The Grand Elder reluctantly said, "But this Purple Cloud Lake..."

After all, in the past three years, their Li Family's occupation of Purple Cloud Lake had brought in a lot of money every day, and they had developed rapidly.

When the Great Zhou Dynasty's army pressed down before, evacuating to preserve the clan members was a matter of course. But now that the Great Zhou Dynasty had retreated, to be honest, he was really a bit reluctant.

Li Zhongwen turned to look at the Grand Elder, who still held a glimmer of hope, and couldn't help but pat his shoulder, saying, "To use Seventh Uncle's words, 'If people remain, even if land is lost, both people and land will remain; if land remains, but people are lost, both people and land will be lost.'"

"As long as our Li Family and Seventh Uncle are still here, one day, we will reclaim everything we have lost now."

"Conversely, if we hold onto a glimmer of hope, and if the next time Nascent Soul Cultivators come, how should our Li Family respond?"

In fact, these were the words Li Xiangyun had used when he first asked Li Zhongwen to evacuate. At that time, Li Zhongwen also held a glimmer of hope.

After all, this was the best development opportunity for the Li Family in hundreds of years, and giving it up easily was truly disheartening!

So, Li Xiangyun used these words to persuade Li Zhongwen.

One can only say that the instructor's words were too advanced!

"If people remain, even if land is lost, both people and land will remain; if land remains, but people are lost, both people and land will be lost." The Grand Elder couldn't help but murmur, deeply moved, "As expected of Seventh Uncle's words, I was deluded."

"I just don't know how Seventh Uncle is now? He wouldn't..."

"Don't speak nonsense!" Li Zhongwen immediately interjected.

After all, Li Xiangyun was the stabilizing force of the Li Family. If others knew that Li Xiangyun had met with an accident, it was hard to guarantee that it wouldn't cause chaos.

The Grand Elder suddenly woke up and apologized, "Yes, yes, Seventh Uncle is a fortunate man, and heaven will help him."

But how could Li Xiangyun's prolonged absence not attract everyone's attention?

So, after a brief cheer, someone questioned, "Where is Old Ancestor? Why hasn't Old Ancestor returned yet?"

"Yes, could something have happened?"

"What should we do? If we don't have Old Ancestor, how will we escape the pursuit of the Great Zhou Dynasty?"

Seeing the originally orderly team become restless, Li Zhongwen quickly stepped forward to calm them, "Everyone, don't panic. Old Ancestor merely went to pursue the enemy."

"Otherwise, why would the Great Zhou Dynasty's people leave in such a hurry?"

Hearing this, everyone immediately quieted down, feeling that Li Zhongwen's words made sense.

Or rather, they simply didn't want to believe that Li Xiangyun would meet with an accident, only instinctively believing the possibility that was beneficial to them.

But looking at the gradually stabilizing team, Li Zhongwen's heart was filled with worry.

This was because he had just received such a sound transmission.

"If I don't return this time, you are to take the Li Family and find a place to settle down in the Misty Swamp."

"If you can't find a suitable place, you can ask Li Xingyan. As for Li Xiner, absolutely do not hand her over."

"Protect them well, one day, they will lead the Li Family to its Peak."

"Also, if Mo Lingfeng wants to leave, then let him go!"

Upon hearing these words, Li Zhongwen immediately knew that something bad had happened, and even wanted to wail aloud.

But he couldn't, he was the Clan Chief of the Li Family.

If even he collapsed at this moment, then the Li Family would truly have no hope.

Therefore, Li Zhongwen could only anxiously and expectantly wish Seventh Uncle all the best in his heart.

Hoping he could create another miracle...