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Chapter 422: Eliminating Troubles! The Stone Clan Faces Off Against Shi Hao's Clan! (Part 1)
Chapter 422: Eliminating Troubles! The Stone Clan Faces Off Against Shi Hao's Clan! (Part 1)
September 18, 2024
"As long as you understand."
Lin Fan smiled faintly, "Work hard. You, your fellow disciples, and your junior sisters all have limitless potential. However, your path ahead is destined to be filled with obstacles."
"Therefore, with reverence, do the fearless. Take big steps forward, and you'll be on the right path."
"Thank you for your guidance, Master."
"What you're saying is, at least call me Master. If I don't guide you, who will I guide?" Lin Fan chuckled silently.
"But there's one more thing I called you over for."
"You should still remember the Sunfire Divine Palace, the Starsea Alliance, and other forces, right?"
"Of course." Xiao Ling'er nodded solemnly. "In the previous battle outside the Haoyue Sect, we made enemies with them. But later, they fled quickly and hid in Central State."
"In these recent major battles, they've all acted like cowards, never showing their faces."
"I remember that the Marquis of the Sunfire Divine Palace also has the third-ranked Sunfire Flame."
"~!?"
Xiao Ling'er suddenly froze, then realized, "Master, you mean...?"
Lin Fan smiled slightly, "Since there's enmity between the two sides, it's only natural to follow the sect's rules."
"We couldn't resolve it before due to insufficient strength, and we're not familiar with that area in Central State. But now, you've established some connections with several major Holy Lands in Central State."
"And our strength is already sufficient."
"If we don't deal with it now, are we going to wait for them to cause us trouble?"
"Master's words are absolutely right!" Xiao Ling'er fully understood, "Disciple will take care of this matter with my fellow disciples and junior sisters."
"Okay, I'll leave it to you. I trust you."
Lin Fan nodded, "But always prioritize your safety first."
"Yes, Master."
"Go."
"..."
......
"Master."
After leaving the Moon Holding Palace, Xiao Ling'er turned back and took a deep breath, "You're truly... Sigh, for us, you've gone through so much."
"While you're in seclusion, I'll definitely protect the Moon Holding Sect and not worry you."
She felt very emotional and blamed herself.
Over the years, Master had been busy and didn't even have time for seclusion.
Now, after finally deciding to go into seclusion, he was still worrying about his future and even guiding her to deal with the third-ranked Sunfire Flame.
All she could do was some small tasks within her abilities, which was truly...
It was hard to bear!
......
"..."
Wuji Palace.
Saint Son Zhao Wuyi received the message from Xiao Ling'er, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly.
"The Moon Holding Sect's direct disciple is entering Central State to annihilate three hostile forces that escaped from the Southwest Region?"
The message didn't mention Zhao Wuyi or the Wuji Palace.
It was just a simple notification.
The meaning was clear.
We've given them a warning, and we've shown them respect.
When we take action, at least the Wuji Palace and its affiliated forces should not say that the Moon Holding Sect is causing trouble or interfering.
Otherwise... Don't blame the Moon Holding Sect for not showing respect!
"Hmph!"
Zhao Wuyi snorted coldly, feeling displeased.
He was familiar with this 'notification' operation, but in the past, it was always him representing the Wuji Palace to send notifications to others. When did it become his turn to receive notifications from others? It was simply outrageous, turning the heavens upside down!
"Saint Son, regarding this matter... How should we respond? Or how should we handle it?"
Zhao Wuyi's follower asked quietly.
"Respond? Respond to what? Why respond?"
Zhao Wuyi put away the sound transmission jade talisman, showing no emotion, "Those three insignificant forces have nothing to do with the Wuji Palace. They're just ants who fled from the Southwest Region."
"Pass down the order, don't bother with it!"
"..."
After his follower left, Zhao Wuyi's expression turned cold, "Xiao Ling'er, after I reach a higher level and suppress all of you, hmph!"
"..."
......
Heaven Intercepting Sect.
The Witch also received the 'notification'.
But...
The notification was sent by Xiao Ling'er, and the first thing that appeared in her mind was the mischievous face of Shi Hao.
"That scoundrel!!!"
"Hmph!"
"I don't care about your life or death!!!"
......
Heavenmending Sect.
Saintess Qing Yi knelt before the divine statue, and it was a long time before she stood up.
A long, long time.
She opened her eyes, and her gaze shone brightly, as if she had undergone a transformation.
"The lower realm..."
"Has undergone such changes?"
"..."
......
Half a month later, Xiao Ling'er and the others set off.
Ji Haoyue accompanied them, and he volunteered despite being stopped.
After all, he had almost been killed by these forces on the Nine Heavens Immortal Peak, and now that it was finally time for revenge, how could he not take action?
Xiao Ling'er was full of energy throughout the journey.
Although she sent the 'notification', she wasn't sure if anyone would cause trouble.
After all, the Moon Holding Sect's foundation was still lacking, and although it wasn't considered a third-rate force in the eyes of others, it was at most a top-ranked force in the Southwest Region.
Conducting a massacre in Central State was somewhat 'arrogant'.
But...
Fortunately, no accidents occurred.
The three major Holy Lands and their subordinates were all 'well-behaved'.
The annihilation operation went very smoothly.
Xiao Ling'er and the others divided into three groups to deal with the three forces that didn't even have Ninth Stage cultivators. It was as easy as catching turtles, and they had no choice but to surrender.
But when they heard that the Moon Holding Sect was seeking revenge...
They turned a blind eye.
It wasn't that their strength was inferior to the Moon Holding Sect, but mainly because the Moon Holding Sect's potential was too heaven-defying!
Everyone knew that Xiao Ling'er and the others were peerless Celestial Prodigies, and such prodigies were destined by heaven, each harder to kill than the last. If they were all captured, it would be fine, but if one or two escaped, the consequences would be endless.
Despite having so many peerless geniuses, the Moon Holding Sect still didn't have the confidence to deal with them.
Moreover, the Moon Holding Sect had a good relationship with the Ten Thousand Flowers Holy Land. They had recently made a great contribution in a battle overseas, so moving against the Moon Holding Sect would be slapping the faces of the nine great holy lands!
Furthermore...
The Sunfire Divine Palace, the Starsea Alliance, and the other three powers didn't really offer them much in return.
As the saying goes, a few hundred dollars a month is all it takes to play with one's life.
So...
This revenge operation went exceptionally smoothly.
The Sunfire Divine Palace and the other three powers were thus annihilated.
The Sunfire Flame fell into Xiao Ling'er's hands.
As for the resources they left behind, the Moon Holding Sect took eighty percent.
The remaining twenty percent was left for the backers of these three powers.
This way, it was considered a face-saving measure for them, and both sides were satisfied.
Even the onlookers were content, as they had witnessed a grand spectacle.
Perhaps the only dissatisfied ones were the three powers that were destroyed.
But since they were already gone, they naturally didn't have the chance to give a bad review.
So...
This operation received no complaints, no issues!
...
Time passed.
Almost a year quietly slipped by.
Lin Fan still hadn't emerged from seclusion.
But Shi Hao couldn't stay idle any longer.
It wasn't that he wanted Lin Fan to hurry up and come out of seclusion. Rather, he was never the type to sit still and cultivate in seclusion. Now, with his increasing strength, his horizons were expanding.
So...
He decided to return to the Shi Clan to seek an explanation for himself, his grandfather, and his parents!
Additionally, he wanted to know where his parents had gone!
"In the past, Father nearly died seeking revenge, but those old bastards blocked him, preventing him from killing that venomous woman. Mother could only helplessly take me with her as she went out to find treasures to save my life, but she never returned..."
"Grandfather."
"I don't believe Father and Mother would abandon me like this. I want to know Father's whereabouts!"
"If they're in danger, we must go and help them."
"And if they've already been harmed, like how that venomous woman and the Yu Clan attacked in the past... I won't let it go, even if it means destroying the Shi Clan, I won't hesitate!"
Shi Hao was determined.
He was never one to let things slide.
To those who treated him well, he would naturally remember and repay them tenfold, a hundredfold!
As for Qing Feng, he was now in the Moon Holding Sect. Although he didn't say much, he could still cultivate and live normally. No one would look down on him or bully him again.
As long as he worked hard, he could become a powerful figure in time!
And if someone had a grudge against him...
They would naturally not be let off!
"That's for sure."
The Great Demigod's face turned cold. "Actually, I've been thinking the same."
"It's just that you hadn't grown up yet, and the Moon Holding Sect had its own troubles. You needed a Protector, so I didn't mention this matter until now."
"But now, the Moon Holding Sect is on the right track, and you've become a true disciple."
"The whereabouts of your father and mother, my son and daughter-in-law, will naturally be investigated until everything is clear."
"Whoever harmed them, I'll make them pay in blood!"
"As for them abandoning you, you can rest assured. A father knows his child best. Others might not know, but I understand your father better than anyone. If it wasn't a matter of life and death, he would never abandon you."
"But no matter what..."
"It's time."
"If this is truly related to the Shi Clan..."
The Great Demigod fell silent for a moment, his face turning colder. "I've already drawn a clear line with the Shi Clan!"
"Then, let's go, just the two of us, and get to the bottom of this!"
"Good!"
They exchanged a glance and burst into laughter.
That day, the grandfather and grandson left the sect.
They didn't tell others the reason for their departure. To others, this grandfather and grandson were always restless, so no one said much, and they didn't pay much attention, not even noticing their leave.
...
Afterward, the two returned to the Northeast Region.
They arrived at the Shi Clan's first ancestral land, Stone Village, and searched with all their might for any possible clues, spending over a month before finally finding some traces.
"These battle traces..."
The Great Demigod examined them with a cold gaze and concluded, "This is your father's doing, but there are also attacks from others mixed in, and I'm too familiar with these attacks."
"It really is the Shi Clan!"
"What?!"
Shi Hao's eyes widened in realization. "Have they... been harmed?!"
"We'll know once we confront the Shi Clan!" The Great Demigod's killing intent surged as he said, "They're truly arrogant, not even cleaning up the battlefield. Do they think the Shi Clan is invincible?"
"Didn't they consider that one day, we'd thoroughly investigate this?"
"Perhaps so." Shi Hao spoke coldly. "In the past, when you were being hunted, your life was in peril, and I was already dug up for my bones, barely alive."
"No matter how we look at it, we can't change our fate. Even if we have fortuitous encounters, what's the point of hiding and covering up?"
"Well said."
The Great Demigod looked in the direction of the Shi Clan. "Then, let's go, just the two of us, and confront the Shi Clan! We'll make them give our family an explanation!"
"Yes, Grandfather!"
Shi Hao laughed heartily.
Immediately, they transformed into two streams of light and rushed towards the Shi Clan.
...
Shi Clan.
On the surface, it seemed peaceful.
But in reality, the emotions of the Shi Clan members were somewhat agitated.
The old ancestors of the Shi Clan gathered together, sighing and lamenting.
"That damned Shi Hao!"
One of the ancestors cursed under his breath, "If not for him, why would Shi Qi have gotten into trouble? Now, with Shi Qi's whereabouts unknown, not a single one of our younger generation can bear the burden of our clan."
"With two major battles, we've achieved almost nothing. How can our clan seize the opportunity to rise higher in this Golden Grand Era?"
"Humph!" Another ancestor snorted, "It's not just about Shi Hao. That Great Demigod is a traitor, nurtured by our clan for so many years, yet he turned against us for such a trivial matter. He even fought against our clan for that little thing, and now he's destroyed the Yu Clan!"
"If the Yu Clan were still around, even if they were used as cannon fodder, our clan wouldn't have ended up like this!"
"..." One of the ancestors sighed, "You're going too far with your words."
The Seventh Ancestor sighed, "After all, it was Shi Qi and his mother who were at fault in the first place. Using such cruel methods, the Great Demigod lineage only sought revenge... as the saying goes, the cycle of cause and effect brings inevitable retribution."
"Nonsense about cause and effect!"
The Third Ancestor cursed, "How can the honor and achievements of a mere lineage be placed above the entire Shi Clan? In my opinion, they are all ungrateful traitors."
"Old Seven, are you trying to shield them?"
The Seventh Ancestor was also angered, and he spoke coldly, "Third Brother, you sure are full of yourself."
"If not for your indulgence and protection of that venomous woman and Shi Qi's mother back then, would Shi Qi have ended up in this situation?"
"If not for your protection, our clan would have had two Supreme beings! One invincible and one born Supreme, if it weren't for him, even the Saint Son and Holy Daughter wouldn't be their match. The younger generation of the Holy Land would also be suppressed by our Shi Clan!"
"But because of your reckless behavior and indulgence, our clan's two Supreme youths turned against each other, and later fought to the death. One died in battle, and the other turned against the Shi Clan. Now, this is the outcome they've brought upon themselves."
"How is this my fault?!"
The Third Ancestor raged, "I'm doing this for the Shi Clan! With an invincible Supreme, why should I care about a born Supreme? Let me tell you, my only mistake was not eliminating them all. I should have killed the Great Demigod, and that little brat!"
"Stubborn and unyielding!"
Demigod laughed maniacally.
"Enough!"
The Second Ancestor frowned and scolded, "When will this infighting end?"
"Hurry up and find a solution to our current predicament! Our Shi Clan should be moving forward, not regressing in this Golden Grand Era!"
"What else can we do?" The Third Ancestor grumbled and remained silent.
The Seventh Ancestor frowned, choosing to remain silent as well.
The other ancestors of the Shi Clan sighed, none of them willing to speak.
Suddenly, their faces changed slightly.
"This aura..."
Boom!!!
Before they could think further, a deafening sound reverberated, and the entire Shi Clan began to shake violently.
"Great Demigod, Shi Zhongtian, are you seeking death?!"
The Third Ancestor was furious.
He was already angry, regretting not being ruthless enough to kill Shi Zhongtian earlier. But now, Shi Zhongtian dared to appear in the Shi Clan, even taking the initiative to attack and strike at their doorstep, bombarding the clan's protective formation.
"Kill!"
Without further ado, he burst into action, knowing that the Great Demigod was not easy to deal with. He called out to the other ancestors, "Everyone, follow me and let's kill him!"
"This is outright defying the heavens! This ungrateful traitor doesn't put our clan in his eyes. He must die!"
"..."
The Seventh Ancestor glared coldly, having no intention to intervene.
However, three ancestors stepped forward, rushing out of the formation to stop the Great Demigod.
"Shi Zhongtian!"
The Sixth Ancestor shouted, "Are you trying to exterminate your ancestors?"
"After being nurtured by the clan, how can you act like this without fearing retribution?"
"Retribution?!"
The Great Demigod laughed maniacally, "When you tore open his chest, took his Supreme Bone, and extracted his Supreme essence blood, did you ever consider that he was of the same clan? Did you ever think about retribution then?"
"When you allowed that venomous woman to do as she pleased and prevented my son from seeking revenge, did you ever think about retribution?"
"Since my adulthood, I've fought for the Shi Clan, establishing countless merits. But in the end, you elders, this is how you treat my descendants."
"Now, you ask if I've thought about retribution?"
"I have indeed thought about it."
"But what I think is, if I don't kill you all, I won't find peace!"
"Die!"
Boom!
The Great Demigod didn't waste words. He drew his bow, and the arrow shone like the Sun Star, with countless laws inscribed upon it.
In an instant, the arrow pierced through the air, heading straight for the Third Ancestor.
There's always someone to blame for the injustice.
(End of Chapter)
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