The key component for his decision was that he wanted to rebuild the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect. If he did not choose the Heaven Protector Palace, then it was even more unlikely that he would choose the Nine Saint Demon Gate.
(TL: Heaven Protector Palace was in chapter 1; it is the city of the Black Dragon King.)
“Hmmph, it is only the Cleansing Incense Ancient Sect; how can it compare to the Nine Saint Demon Gate?!”
An Elder was unhappy with the response, and he coldly exclaimed.
Many people wanted to join the Nine Saint Demon Gate since it was the most powerful sect in the Old Ox country. However, today, with the Demon Emperor’s personal invitation, it was rejected by Li Qi Ye. He was not giving them any face.
Li Qi Ye smirkingly responded:
“A true peerless master will not care whether a sect is strong or weak; true apex does not care whether one came from a peasant house or the royal palace!”
This answer made the Elder bite his tongue because it was such a natural response with simple words; yet, it exuded confidence and strength.
Everyone stared at this thirteen year old boy who just spoke a line that contained the wisdom and willpower needed for one to reach the apex.