Li Yao was rendered speechless. He did not realize that he was involved, too.
However, on second thought, it did make sense. Although the ancient sects and the modern sects were both named 'sects', they were fundamentally different!
The ancient sects were independent kingdoms and war groups that acted on their own. Although Qi Zhongdao was the well-acknowledged leader of all Cultivators, it was just a nominal title to show respect for him.
When life was peaceful, he was naturally respected by everyone because of his unparalleled capabilities. However, when their core interests were affected, they would not care about who he was at all!
To unite the hundreds of independent groups large and small to think and do things together was too hard!
