Sea Emperor Sword Kingdom being provoked in public was a monumental event. That’s why everyone paused and stared at Li Qiye.

The poor guy had offended Sea Emperor instead of just its members. The latter case was fine since it could be interpreted as youthful competition. It didn’t warrant the actual sect’s involvement; the seniors there wouldn’t care enough to participate either.

After all, cultivation was a path filled with grudges and dangers. Death was a common outcome.

Not all sects wished to overly shelter their young...