It would have been fine if they had not looked, but the moment they did, their faces drained of color.
More than half of the four hundred elite fighters from the Two Great Families had already fallen into pools of blood beneath the slaughter of the Xiao Family's experts!
One had to know that this was everything the two families had! All of their Dou Zhes and Dou Masters were here, along with the foundations their families had accumulated over generations!
"A mere Dou Ling is nothing worth mentioning. However, after today, neither the Jia Lie Family nor the Ao Ba Family will exist in Wutan City."
Seeing the incomparably shocked expressions on his two mortal enemies' faces, Xiao Zhan merely smiled slightly, revealing his pale teeth.
His imposing face radiated the majesty of a lion king. Combined with the aura of the Spirit Battle Realm, it sent chills through everyone's hearts. Not a single clan member of the Two Great Families dared draw a sword against him again.
"..."
As soon as those humble and low-key words came out, not only were Jia Lie Bi and Ao Ba Pa rendered speechless, even the experts watching from all around wore stiff expressions.
What did he mean by a mere Dou Ling?
Then what were they, who were not even Dou Lings?
One had to know that even Da Dou Shis were as rare as phoenix feathers in Wutan City!
"Clan Leader, why waste words with them? Let this Old Man talk to them. Great Jade Sword Technique! Great Jade Sword Technique! Great Jade Sword Technique!"
Seeing Xiao Zhan chatting with his two opponents, Xiao Han grew displeased. He immediately condensed three jade swords over thirty feet long, as though carved from white jade, using Yuan Li Qi, then thrust his Right Hand forward.
"Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Each of the three jade swords was sharper than the last. Clearly, in this exhilarating battle where he could attack without restraint, Xiao Han's mastery of the Great Jade Sword Technique had improved tremendously.
"Good! Three Great Elders, end this quickly!"
Xiao Zhan nodded, clenched both fists, and attacked with both hands, one punch for each opponent.
"Damn it, Xiao Zhan, you should know this Old Man's identity!"
"Does your Xiao Family truly intend to completely tear apart relations with the force behind this Old Man? I don't believe your Xiao Family dares kill me!"
Looking at the few remaining clan members of the Two Great Families, then at the six Da Dou Shis covered in wounds, Yun Lei, a Three-Star Dou Ling, knew the tide had turned. He no longer had any will to fight and immediately shouted at the top of his lungs.
We cannot keep fighting. If this continues, this Old Man will definitely perish here.
Damn it, those useless fools from the Intelligence Hall. They even got such important intelligence wrong—a Six-Seven Star Dou Ling and a One-Star Dou Ling! Once this Old Man returns, I will have the Great Elder punish them severely!
Yun Lei had already thought about what he would do after returning, but...
He had not considered at all that this time, he would not be able to return.
After all, although the Misty Cloud Sect was renowned far and wide, not every force would give them face.
"Hmph! Isn't it just the Chu Yun Empire? The men of my Xiao Family have iron bones forged through long trials. We are true men—how could we fear your Chu Yun Empire?"
"I will make my stance clear today! I, Xiao Zhan, am a man of the Jia Ma Empire, with an unyielding backbone! I stand irreconcilably opposed to your Chu Yun Empire! You are dead today, I said so! Even if the Chu Yun Emperor came, he could not save you!"
Xiao Zhan killed the last two Dou Master experts of the Ao Ba Family with two punches. He then clasped his hands behind his back, standing tall and proud with an extraordinary bearing.
Tear apart relations?
You were already planning to wipe out my Xiao Family. Why should I fear tearing apart relations with you?
Yan'er was right. Strike one punch to open the way, and spare yourself a hundred more!
"Good! Well said! What spirit! You did not disgrace us! Clan Leader Xiao Zhan truly is loyal to his ruler and loves his country!"
"Those scum from the Chu Yun Empire deserve to die!"
"No matter who wants to kill the scum of the Chu Yun Empire, my City Lord's Mansion will lend a hand!"
The instant Xiao Zhan finished speaking, a voice rang out from the City Lord's Mansion of Wutan City. Soon after, a richly dressed middle-aged man appeared at the end of the street with two squads of well-equipped soldiers. They formed up on the spot, blocking Yun Lei and the six Da Dou Shis' retreat.
The Wutan City Lord, an Imperial Royal Branch Member, possessed the strength of a Four-Star Great Dou Shi!
"This Old Man..."
Yun Lei's expression darkened, and his mind, which had been muddled by rage, cleared up.
This is bad. Earlier, this Old Man released word that I was Xiao Lin's old enemy, returning after completing my studies in the Chu Yun Empire.
I had intended to use that to conceal my true identity as a Misty Cloud Sect Elder, so as not to tarnish the sect's righteous and glorious image.
Our Misty Cloud Sect is pure and spotless!
But who could have imagined that what I thought was a perfect plan would now become a stone I had lifted only to smash my own foot? I cannot explain myself!
Could I possibly announce in public that I am an elder of the Misty Cloud Sect?
If I truly did that, would outsiders not think that the Misty Cloud Sect had colluded with the scum of the Chu Yun Empire?
If I truly did that, would the reputation the Old Sect Master fought to build not be destroyed in an instant?
If I truly did that, Even If this Old Man returned alive to the sect, the Great Elder would probably kill me with one palm strike!
For a moment, Yun Lei was trapped in an impossible dilemma. Despair rose in his heart.
Great Elder, you have led me astray!
If I Had Known Earlier, I would not have come!
"Young Clan Leader, how should we deal with this guy? Capture him alive, or slaughter him directly?"
Having practiced his sword technique enough, Xiao Han did not waste any more time. With one slash, he sent the heads of the six Da Dou Shis, who had died with their eyes still open, flying. Then he turned to Xiao Yan and asked.
"Young friend, it is better to resolve enmity than deepen it. One more friend means one more path. You should know who stands behind this Old Man. Do not drag the Xiao Family into an abyss because of a momentary impulse!"
"As long as the Xiao Family is willing to spare this Old Man once, this Old Man is willing to compensate you. There will be plenty of benefits!"
Although he did not know why a Dou Ling would ask a Dou Zhe, Yun Lei had no other options at this moment. He could only continue using both threats and inducements.
"Slaughter him directly."
As though he had not heard the so-called threat, Xiao Yan waved his hand. His faint smile carried an icy killing intent.
You had come menacingly to destroy my family, yet only after losing did you think to threaten, entice, and beg for mercy?
How could there be such a good deal in the world?
Compensation?
Would I care about your trifling scraps?
"You little bastard, you..."
Upon hearing that, Yun Lei's face twisted with venomous hatred as he cursed furiously.
"Bang!"
"You dog, you still dare spout nonsense!"
However, before he could finish speaking, the enraged Xiao Han attacked with a cold expression. A Great Jade Palm directly blew apart his head!
With Yun Lei dead, the battle was completely over.
In this battle, the six Da Dou Shis of the Two Great Families were beheaded, and all four hundred elite clan members fell dead. Only some elderly, weak, women, and children remained.
"Hehe, heroes truly emerge from the young. Congratulations to Clan Leader Xiao Zhan on entering the Dou Ling realm. Jia Baili greets Old Senior Xiao Han."
Once the battle ended, the low-profile Wutan City Lord, who usually had little presence, walked over with a smile all over his face and greeted the Xiao Family.
"It seems someone still remembers this Old Man. Junior of the imperial family, you are not bad."
Xiao Han forced a somewhat stiff smile onto his face.
"The City Lord? His intelligence is quite good. He recognized Fourth Uncle-Grandfather. It seems this City Lord is not as idle and useless as he appears on ordinary days..."
Rubbing his nose, Xiao Yan's eyes flickered as thoughts passed through his heart.
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