The disciplinary law enforcement team arrived swiftly, twenty Heavenly King realm experts standing in formation. Their true strength did not lie in individual combat, but in coordinated group tactics. Once their formation was deployed, even a Dao Sovereign would struggle to escape.
"Elder Tian." The team leader cupped his fists respectfully.
"Capture that brat. He killed a disciple of the Sacred Sword Ground." Elder Gu Tian ordered coldly.
Without hesitation, the team leader acted.
Naturally elder Gu Tian never hoped the enforcement team could deal with Li Shenrong. At most they could trap him for a little longer. His real intention was to escalate things. With his current authority, he could not represent the entire Gu family. But if he reported that someone had killed aboard the vessel and resisted official enforcement, the Gu family would be forced to intervene, sending a stronger expert. Then, his damaged dignity would be restored.
His face remained gloomy, but inwardly he rejoiced. He hoped Li Shenrong would kill a few enforcement members, giving him a valid excuse to invite that person to act.
The enforcement team formed a very formidable formation, their movements were swift and agile leaving no room to criticise.
Li Shenrong stood calmly at the center, his demeanor tranquil. No matter how fierce their attacks were, not a single hair on his body was touched.
Gu Tian's gaze flickered. He glanced at Shen Shou and Shen Lin, a sinister light flashing in his eyes.
A terrifying Saint Realm pressure descended like a mountain. Shen Shou trembled in fear. Shen Lin paled, falling to one knee under the crushing aura.
They were completely powerless. Gu Tian stepped forward and easily seized both of them. Shen Shou struggled, but it was pointless.
"Brat," Gu Tian sneered, "surrender obediently, or your companions will suffer. This isn't your Eastern Territory."
Li Shernong laughed, "Threatening me with hostage?"
Gu Tian's face darkened. "Besieged by so many Heavenly King, still he has the leisure to laugh…"
"So what if I threaten you? Will you yield or not?" He spoke coldly.
Li Shenrong chuckled lightly, "I'll fulfil your death wish."
With that said, his aura surged, circulating his cultivation to the fullest.
The floor beneath his feet cracked. The ship's defensive barrier shuddered violently, causing tremors across the deck. Then, in a flash, he vanished, appearing above an enforcement soldier. His fist descended like a falling star.
Blood and bones splattered. A heavenly king died instantly without even being able to react.
The seven immortal physiques had long been integrated and evolved into Ultimate immortal physique, before that those Seven immortal physiques had tempered his bones and muscles to the maximum, laying down foundations for the ultimate physique. His bones were like divine metal, fists weighed more than a sacred mountain, speed unparalleled. A normal strike executed by him could unleash devastating power beyond imagination. Li Shenrong doesn't even need to use powerful laws or techniques to defeat enemies, just simple punches and kicks alone were enough.
Following that, he arrived above the next person. Seeing Li Shenrong above his head, a look of terror appeared on his face as he desperately tried to flee but was grabbed by the neck like chicken.
Li Shenrong clenched his hand, crushing his neck.
Few seconds passed and the floor was soaked with blood and organs. Not a single corpse was intact. Stench of blood permeated in the air making the spectators feel nauseous. Some couldn't help but vomit.
More than twenty Heavenly King Realm experts slaughtered effortlessly by a young man only at the Heaven Congregation Realm.
"You say, how should i kill you?" Li Shenrong walked toward Gu Tian step by step. His voice calm, face full of smile.
Being stared by him Gu Tian felt a soul stirring terror, it came directly from the depth of his heart. He understood the young man in front of him could absolutely kill him.
"Don't… do a mistake….i am an elder of the Gu family…." He stutteringly spoke.
Gu Tian was in charge of managing the business, precisely because he wasn't good at fighting. Facing Li Shenrong's might he didn't even think of resisting, just secretly thinking that the reinforcement would come soon.
Gu Tian released Shen Shou and Shen Lin out of fear.
"Little friend, it was a misunderstanding. Let's seat and talk things out…"
Li Shenrong shook his head slightly. "If you had only tried to kill me then it would've been fine but..." his voice turned icy, "threatening me with hostage? That was you courting death."
Gu Tian's face burned with shame and anger. He had already lowered his pride, yet this youth still refused to spare him. How could he endure this humiliation?
Then he quickly turned and fled.
Li Shenrong drew his sword. "Heaven's Edge Cutting Sword."
A domineering and sharp sword light tore through the air, directly striking the fleeing Gu Tian.
He couldn't even scream before his life faded away as his body fell on the ground with a plop sound.
Many people sucked in a deep breath of air.
"I've never seen someone so fearless. He killed a Gu family elder and a disciple of the Sacred Sword Ground!"
"The Gu family is one thing, but the Sacred Sword Ground won't forgive this!"
"Did you see his sword technique? It's extraordinary. Which sect is he from?"
"Doesn't matter. He's doomed anyway."
People discussed heatedly. The stench of blood was still wafting in air.
Shen Shou stood in front of Li Shenrong, he couldn't utter a word. He felt dark clouds looming above his head. Shen Lin on the other hand was gazing at Li Shenrong with face full of admiration. Her eyes sparkling like jewels.
"Brother Li, you are too awesome!"
Li Shenrong laughed shaking his head.
"Caravan leader, since i caused this, I'll take responsibility for this. Don't worry." He spoke.
"Young master…I…" Shen Shou's look was bitter.
"No need to say anything. Just relax."
The trio went back to their room under the curious and probing gaze of many.
Inside, Shen Shou was pacing back and forth. His fat cheeks jiggled as sweat continued to pour down from his forehead.
"Uncle, is it really that serious?" Shen Lin asked.
"Little Lin, you don't understand. This is a critical moment for our family. The family head is injured while others vying for the seat. When they find that we caused this mess, they'll be happy to drive us into a corner. Since the incident is indirect linked to you as well, acting in accordance with the situation they might even deal a blow to the family head."
Shen Lin also tensed up, she didn't want to create trouble for her father.
Shen Shou rubbed his forehead thinking whether meeting Li Shenrong was good luck or bad.
Seeing the duo like this, Li Shenrong silently shook his head. He couldn't blame them for their reaction. Anyone would feel suffocated under such circumstances, of course Li Shenrong was an only exception.
A knock was heard on the door. Shen Shou jumped. His movement caused the bed to squeak loudly.
Shen Lin opened the door. A young man wearing a Gu clan badge stood outside. His cultivation was at the Saint Realm, but he carried no arrogance.
"You must be Miss Shen. Is Sir Shen Shou here?" He asked politely, holding an invitation card.
"Please come in." Shen Shou walked over with a flattering smile.
Shaking his head the young man spoke mildly, "My master invited you, miss Shen and Sir Li to a banquet. He awaits you at the Cloud Garden on the fifth floor."
Shen Shou understood, it was an invitation but also an order.
The young man left right after.
"Young master, do you want to go?" Shen Shou asked nervously. He was afraid that this unlucky star would cause another scene again.
"Why not. Never decline free food delivered to you." Li Shenrong replied smilingly.
The day of the banquet neared but Shen Shou couldn't sleep at all, he wished to jump into the river and escape but alas that was a dead end. People now avoided them like the plague. When he tried to socialize or build business connections, others either ignored him or ran away.
"Young master… today is the banquet. Are you really going?" Shen Shou asked, his cheeks trembling.
Li Shenrong rolled his eyes and ignored him. After the past few days, he had grown immune to the fatty's endless worry.