Zhou Yuan remained calm as he listened to Qiu Long’s words. His hand tightened around Qiu Ling’s throat while the Genesis Qi circulating within his body quickened. He would take Qiu Ling as hostage and flee the moment Yi Qianji showed any sign of backing down.

This was because he couldn’t guarantee that the Yi clan would protect him under the pressure of Heavenly Spirit Sect.

While numerous thoughts were running through Zhou Yuan’s mind, a cold voice filled with anger sounded before Yi Qianji could reply. “Patriarch Qiu Long, it is you who should start reflecting before it's too late!”

Zhou Yuan turned around to see Yi Qiushui staring at Qiu Long in anger as she continued without any intentions of backing down, “The rules of the Prefecture Lord battle were set by supreme sovereign Cang Yuan. What you are doing now completely disregards his rules...