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Chapter 88: Clan Annihilation! Arrogant Dragon's Rampage! (Part 1)
Chapter 88: Clan Annihilation! Arrogant Dragon's Rampage! (Part 1)
The leaders of the other major families in Black Water City had intended to watch the spectacle unfold, hoping to further weaken the Xiao family through Xiao Ling'er's actions. However, upon hearing Xiao Zhen's furious roar, they could only sigh and step forward.
All of them were Fifth Stage experts.
Although they had just entered the Fifth Stage or were only at the second or third tier of the Fifth Stage, there were now four of them, including Xiao Zhen!
The four Fifth Stage experts took to the air, surrounding Xiao Ling'er from a distance, their terrifying auras rippling and spreading. In an instant, everyone within Black Water City felt threatened and dared not show their faces.
Even the City Lord's Mansion fell silent.
Various defensive formations were activated simultaneously, as no one wanted to get involved in this battle.
Xiao Zhen witnessed all of this, his heart bleeding internally.
He had paid a tremendous price to get these three old men to take action! Moreover, two of the elders, and even the Great Elder, Xiao Tiancheng, were gone, slain by Xiao Ling'er's sword. There was no way to save them!
That demonic flame was so powerful that even he couldn't extinguish it.
Furthermore, he was afraid.
There was something wrong with Xiao Ling'er.
She was too sinister.
If they didn't take this opportunity to go all out and kill her, who knew what kind of trouble she might cause next, and the Xiao family's losses might become even greater.
He even felt it wasn't enough!
"It's not enough!"
"Call out the old men from your clans as well!"
"Don't think I'm unaware that each of your clans has at least one ancient old man in hiding!"
"Also, have your Fourth Stage cultivators set up formations and join the fight!"
"Make sure to kill her as soon as possible!"
Xiao Zhen gave these orders while fighting Xiao Ling'er.
The leaders of the other three major families frowned.
They weren't surprised that Xiao Zhen knew about their hidden ancient elders, but his arrangement was a bit excessive.
"She's just a Fourth Stage woman, Xiao Zhen. Why are you making such arrangements...?"
"Shut up and do as I say!"
Xiao Zhen's hair stood on end, and he was shocked. He had just broken through to the Fifth Stage two years ago with the clan's reward, but it was a genuine Fifth Stage cultivation!
Yet, at this moment, he was evenly matched with Xiao Ling'er, with almost no advantage?!
This lowly maid had a serious problem!
Today, how could they let her leave alive?
At this moment, Xiao Zhen couldn't help but think back to the years when Xiao Ling'er's genius had spread far and wide. Back then, everyone in the Xiao family believed she would become their future top expert! He, too, had high hopes, but then her genius reputation suddenly 'fell,' and on top of that, the conflict with the clan headquarters...
He hadn't thought much of it at the time; a fallen genius was no longer a genius.
Who could have imagined that Xiao Ling'er's return would be so heaven-defying? She was no longer just a genius but a monstrous talent!
This made his heart race with fear.
They must do everything to crush her with their strongest means!
And so, under his insistence, the ancient elders of the clans also stepped forward.
The Xiao family also had a Fifth Stage cultivator in hiding.
He was the previous clan leader, already in the 'decline phase,' like a flickering candle in the wind, on the verge of passing away. But until his death, he remained a Fifth Stage powerhouse.
With their addition, the situation changed.
Eight Fifth Stage experts surrounded Xiao Ling'er!
Further away, the four major families' numerous Fourth Stage cultivators formed a formation, their eyes fixed on the fight.
Just as Xiao Zhen gave the order to kill Xiao Ling'er, the four elders, Wu Xingyun, Chen Erzhu, Duan Qingyao, and Xiao Zhen, appeared around Xiao Ling'er as if they had teleported.
"So, you're all at the Fifth Stage?!"
Xiao Zhen's face darkened.
"What?!"
The others from the three families were shocked.
"You're all Fifth Stage cultivators? Are you Xiao Ling'er's escorts?!"
They knew that Wu Xingyun and the others had accompanied Xiao Ling'er back and guessed they weren't weak, but they hadn't expected them all to be Fifth Stage cultivators!
This surprised them and made them hesitate.
Four Fifth Stage cultivators didn't seem intimidating at first glance.
Eight against five, the advantage was on their side!
However, a force capable of sending four Fifth Stage cultivators to escort Xiao Ling'er couldn't be weak! Under normal circumstances, such a force would likely have dozens, if not hundreds, of Fifth Stage cultivators and several Sixth Stage experts!
Otherwise, how could they be so domineering?
The three families hesitated.
They were all stunned for a moment, not daring to make a move.
They knew this wasn't right, and they might face repercussions from the Xiao family later, but what if Xiao Ling'er's backers were even stronger? This was the tragedy of smaller families.
"What are you all doing?!"
"Do you want the clan headquarters to settle scores with you? Hurry up and make your move!"
Xiao Zhen roared.
But the members of the three families looked at each other, none of them taking action immediately. Instead, they sighed.
One of them clasped his fists and said, "I am Mo Zaiyan, the head of the Mo family in Black Water City. I don't know... where you all are from, who you are, or why you're helping Xiao Ling'er, but..."
"Hmph."
Chen Erzhu was a man of few words, and at this moment, he coldly hmphed, "No more talk. If you want to fight, then fight. Since you're already at odds with the Xiao family, it's a fight to the death!"
Upon hearing this, the members of the three families were even more stunned.
What the hell was this guy thinking?
Couldn't he tell that they were already showing weakness and wanted to back down? He was making them anxious!
Mo Zaiyan smiled bitterly, "Fellow cultivator, please don't be hasty. We aren't on the same side as the Xiao family. It's just that... cough, we were pressured by Xiao Zhen, and with our low strength, we have no choice."
"But if your backers can suppress the entire Xiao family, we will naturally step down and dare not interfere."
"How dare you?!"
Xiao Zhen was furious.
Damn it.
If you don’t make a move, won’t my Xiao family be doomed?!
“No more talk, and you old fellows, if you don’t step in, today, whether my lineage lives or dies, the Clan Headquarters won’t let you off!”
“They will cleanse Black Water City in blood!”
He was in a panic.
Completely panicked.
If the three major families turned against them, or even if they were just scared, wouldn’t he be completely doomed?!
Therefore, even while battling Xiao Ling’er, he couldn’t help but pay attention.
Wu Xingyun looked at Mo Zaiyan and the others with a half-smile. “Oh?”
“So, it’s just a temporary alliance.”
“But, why do you care where we come from?”
“If you want to fight, then fight. If not, perhaps you won’t even have the chance to act.”
At this moment, Li Changshou stepped forward. “Senior Sister, please calm down. When we’re out, we should naturally prioritize harmony.”
“Moreover, Daoist Fellow Mo and the others haven’t made a move. Since they asked sincerely, we should respond…”
When these words were spoken,
Everyone who was paying attention perked up their ears.
Especially the Xiao family members.
They were more eager than anyone to know what kind of opportunity Xiao Ling’er had and which faction she had joined, allowing her to possess such formidable combat strength in such a short time, and even to have four Fifth Stage cultivators in her entourage!
“Thank you, Daoist Fellow!”
Mo Zaiyan and the others slightly relaxed and quickly pressed on.
“Speak your name and lineage clearly.”
“We come from the Southwest Region, the Bright Moon Sect!”
Wu Xingyun and the others were taken aback.
Their expressions changed slightly, but they didn’t speak, only giving Li Changshou a deep look.
“Bright Moon Sect!?”
Mo Zaiyan, Xiao Zhen, and the others were all shocked.
“I’ve heard of this sect. It’s one of the strongest in the Southwest Region, second only to the holy lands. It has over twenty thousand spirit mountains, which is truly astonishing!”
“Xiao Ling’er… actually joined the Bright Moon Sect?”
“Hiss! No wonder she has such power and background. If it’s the Bright Moon Sect, everything makes sense.”
“Compared to the Bright Moon Sect, our families… no, we can’t even compare.”
Mo Zaiyan and the others were greatly startled, completely flustered.
A man’s name and a tree’s shadow. Even though they had never left the Northern Region, let alone visited the Bright Moon Sect, they had heard of the Bright Moon Sect’s reputation.
Who would dare to provoke such an existence? Definitely not them.
“Originally, the Bright Moon Sect!!!”
“Sigh, what a miscalculation, what a miscalculation.”
“A flood has washed the Dragon King’s temple!”
The heads of the three major families immediately changed their expressions, showing fawning smiles. “We’re all family, all family!”
Li Changshou’s gaze was deep. “Family?”
“Cough.” Mo Zaiyan spoke with a righteous tone. “Indeed, we are family. Of course, it’s an honor for us. You see, a distant relative of a senior of one of my uncles… is also from the Southwest Region and has some connection with an affiliate of the Bright Moon Sect. So, we are indeed family!”
“We, the Mo family, will not interfere. Please, Your Excellencies, do as you please.”
The other two major families quickly followed.
“We, the Chen family, will not interfere.”
“We, the Li family, are the same.”
“…”
A strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake? But that’s only if you’re a local snake! The Clan Headquarters of the Xiao family might be a local snake, but they were nothing. In a small place like Black Water City, they weren’t even considered a local snake, more like pests.
They all clasped their hands in apology and retreated.
Faster than they had come.
This scene made Xiao Zhen extremely anxious, and he angrily said, “Very well, so it’s the Bright Moon Sect?!”
“The Bright Moon Sect is strong, but they are a sect from the Southwest Region. As the saying goes, a strong dragon can’t suppress a local snake. Do you, the Bright Moon Sect, think you can just send a few Fifth Stage cultivators to run rampant in the Northern Region?”
“You probably don’t have that kind of strength!”
“My Xiao family, Xiao clan, is not an easy opponent!”
“If you know what’s good for you, leave immediately. Otherwise, when the strong cultivators from our Clan Headquarters arrive, you’ll all die!”
Xiao Zhen was in a panic and fear.
The Mo family and the other three major families clearly didn’t dare to act, clearly scared.
How could the Xiao family fight alone?
A dead end!
Rather than dying in battle, it might be better to bluff them away. Although it would be embarrassing, as long as they could survive, they could wash away the humiliation later, and it wouldn’t be a loss!
At this moment, he had no time to worry about the three major families.
As long as he could survive, he would have plenty of chances to deal with them later!
But…
He clearly overestimated himself.
After confirming that the other three major families wouldn’t act, Xiao Ling’er completely unleashed, further unleashing the third transformation of the Immortal Fire Transformation, her realm instantly soared to the Ninth Tier of the Fourth Stage, and her combat strength surged again!
Then, she popped a pill!
Her combat strength approached the Fifth Finger Mystic Realm.
Though she hadn’t fully reached the Fifth Stage, she was at least a half-step Finger Mystic.
This sudden change made Xiao Zhen’s face change
“Ancestor, help me!!!”
The Xiao family’s aged and nearly deceased Fifth Stage cultivator sighed, then went all out.
At the same time, he helplessly said, “This is the last time I will fight for the Xiao family. Regardless of the outcome of this battle, I will pass away…”
He was too old.
At the edge of his life, this battle was his last.
Therefore, he was extremely fierce, going all out from the start, trying to kill Xiao Ling’er, even if it meant his own death in exchange for an injury.
Unfortunately, the gap between a supreme genius and an ordinary cultivator was too great.
The protagonist template was even higher than a supreme genius! Unless it was the ‘Imperial Realm,’ they could fight even one major realm above, let alone just half a realm apart?
Even though it was two against one, Xiao Ling’er still had plenty of room to maneuver, even taking the upper hand.
Wu Xingyun and the other four elders didn’t need to act.
They just guarded to prevent any accidents.
Before long,
Xiao Zhen and the ancestor were covered in wounds, in a terrible state.
"If you won't let us live, we won't let you live either!"
"Kill!"
Xiao Zhen roared, "Attack together!"
Boom!
The Xiao family members took action.
Numerous Fourth Realm cultivators maintained their formation, attacking as one.
In that instant, Xiao Ling'er seemed to be fighting three opponents, and they were all Fifth Realm cultivators!
But she showed no fear, instead, she continued to soar into the air, creating distance. At the same time, her palms faced each other in mid-air, slowly squeezing towards the center.
At the center, the Earth Core Demon Fire, the Unyielding Swallowing Flame, and even the Hundred Forging Divine Fire appeared.
The three unusual fires surged, converged, and intertwined, forming a colorful little fireball...
"Again?"
Upon seeing this, Wu Xingyun's four companions paled, "Retreat!"
They were too close.
At this distance, if this move were to burst forth, even if they could block it, they would still be injured.
Retreating first was the best option.
However, Xiao Zhen and the others were unaware.
Although they could guess that Xiao Ling'er was surely 'going all out,' as Fifth Realm cultivators themselves, two against one, plus a group of Fourth Realm cultivators forming a formation, it was equivalent to three Fifth Realm cultivators.
Three against one, and you're only at the Half-step Fifth Realm. Even if she goes all out, we're not afraid!
"Kill!"
They charged forward, with 'Old Ancestor' in the lead, Xiao Zhen second, and the remaining Fourth Realm cultivators third...
At that moment, Xiao Ling'er slightly raised her hand, and the seemingly dazzling and colorful fireball flew away from her palm, its speed increasing rapidly.
"Kill her!"
Xiao Zhen roared, but quietly slowed down his pace.
Suddenly, the dazzling and enchanting little fireball exploded.
Boom!!!
"Great Sun Burning Heaven!"
Xiao Ling'er's voice was cold, like a whisper from the Grim Reaper.
In that instant, the dazzling fireball transformed into a raging fire, engulfing all the Xiao family members.
Since it occurred in the sky, and the Black Water City's defense formation was already activated, it didn't cause much impact on the city's residents.
But that terrifying fire, made everyone's heart race and nearly forget to breathe.
It was like two suns hanging in the sky, and due to the distance, this raging fire seemed even more massive and terrifying! The scorching heat that followed made people feel fear.
"Ahhhh!"
The Xiao family's Old Ancestor only had time to let out a scream before his already aged body shattered into pieces, and he was then set ablaze, turning into ashes!
The numerous Fourth Realm cultivators of the Xiao family, although they had a formation, and their offense and defense were integrated, they were still unable to withstand this terrifying offensive in a short time.
It was just an instant...
They didn't even have time to scream before they were completely erased, turning into ashes!
Gurgle!
Mo Zaiyan and the other powerful individuals from the three major families who had retreated into the city all paled, swallowing hard, scared half to death!
"What...what kind of terrifying secret art is this? Could it be a Heaven Rank secret technique?"
"At least it's a high-grade Earth Rank technique!"
"I...I even think it's an Emperor Rank secret art, equivalent to an invincible technique!"
"So powerful, truly formidable!"
"Those idiots from the Xiao family, facing such a terrifying offensive, didn't dodge or avoid, and even charged forward? They're seeking their own demise!"
Someone couldn't help but taunt.
This is too stupid.
Peeking from the bushes, getting slapped...
Don't you know how to play?
So useless!
But Mo Zaiyan shook his head, "It's not that they're stupid, but this move is too terrifying!"
"And there's no sign before the burst, it looks harmless, but who would've known that after the burst, that small fireball would become such a terrifying sun?"
"If it were you or me..."
The person still insisted, "I'm always cautious, if it were me, I definitely wouldn't have charged forward."
Mo Zaiyan: "..."
You're really good at boasting.
Even a fear of death can be exaggerated by you.
But this Xiao Ling'er, she's truly astonishing.
"Is this the might of the Bright Moon Sect?"
"A top-tier sect, terrifying indeed!"
...
At that moment, countless people were in awe.
In the City Lord's Mansion, needles could be heard dropping.
The city's ordinary residents were all trembling, thinking that the gods were angry and had sent down punishment, so they all knelt and burned incense to appease the heavens.
...
Ten miles away, the wind howled.
Wu Xingyun's four companions' mouths twitched, "The power is nearly 50% stronger than before!"
"It seemed like there were three kinds of unusual fires." Chen Erzhu scratched his head.
Wu Xingyun immediately scolded, "Don't ask too much, that's Xiao Ling'er's own opportunity."
"I'm just saying I saw it, not asking too much." Chen Erzhu, shrinking his neck.
"Huh?"
"He's not dead yet?"
As the raging fire dissipated, Duan Qingyao sensed the situation within and frowned.
"Hiding behind all his clansmen, Xiao Zhen's actions are despicable."
"An ambush?"
They exchanged cold glances but still didn't take action.
...
"Die!"
Xiao Zhen hid behind all his clansmen, and as the family head, he possessed numerous treasures. Thus, he survived this terrifying attack.
(End of Chapter)
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