Enemies Attack, Puppets Show Their Might

Old Yao spoke, then suddenly raised an eyebrow in surprise, a hint of amusement appearing on his face.

The Puppet Battle Array had just been developed and was in need of test subjects. Who would have thought some would deliver themselves right to their door? It was like being handed a pillow just as sleepiness struck.

"Yun Leng, that old dog really couldn't swallow this insult."

After thinking it over briefly, Xiao Yan guessed why these uninvited guests had come.

Yun Leng, Yun Leng—he cared so much about the sect's so-called honor and still clung to those tyrannical old ways. Did he really think the Xiao Family was a soft persimmon to be squeezed?

The direct disciple of your Misty Cloud Sect's leader could bring an outsider to their door to break off an engagement, but when the Xiao Family cast her aside, that meant they were disrespecting the Misty Cloud Sect?

Heh. The Misty Cloud Sect you were so proud of would be dragged into the abyss by an arrogant, stubborn old guy like you!

"Teacher, let's test the Formation. Slaughter all those Da Dou Shi small fry, but leave the Dou Lings alive. Father and the others have also emerged from seclusion, so they can use this battle to quickly master their expanded strength."

A cold glint flashed in Xiao Yan's eyes as he strode forward and rushed down the mountain.

"I've already passed the control hand seals to you. It's very simple. Try using them yourself."

Old Yao shook his head and transformed into a streak of light, drilling into the Ancient Ring.

Even without the Earth Fiend Puppet Battle Array, the Xiao Family's current top experts could easily deal with the invading enemies.

Thus, Old Yao could not be bothered to play around with such small fry.

"Thank you, Teacher."

Understanding dawned on Xiao Yan's face as he casually put away all the Puppets.

After Old Yao's modifications, these Puppets could be made to fight with simple hand seals and concise commands. There was no need for the troublesome methods required to control Talisman Puppets.

Night had already fallen. As the thunder tribulation dispersed, the sky became dark once more.

A silver moon hung high in the black night sky, its pale light draping the earth in a veil of silver and making everything seem especially tranquil.

After the commotion of the Wind and Thunder Tribulation, late-night Wutan City had once again sunk into darkness and silence. From the houses along some streets, the panting of men and the suppressed moans of women occasionally drifted out.

Meanwhile, more than a dozen black-clad figures moved through the streets like ghosts, using the cover of night to swiftly infiltrate the Xiao Family estate.

"Take care of Xiao Zhan and Xiao Han first. Once these two Dou Lings are dead, the Xiao Family will be lambs awaiting slaughter!"

Mo Cheng lowered his voice. His slightly hoarse words, wrapped in Dou Qi, reached the ears of fourteen Da Dou Shi and two Dou Lings with precision.

To shoot the rider, first shoot the horse; to capture bandits, first capture their king.

Mo Cheng and the others had no intention of attacking ordinary clan members first. From the very beginning, they intended to use absolute strength to assassinate the Xiao Family's two Dou Ling Experts.

Although their lineup held an overwhelming advantage, if they confronted two Dou Ling Experts head-on and drove them into desperation, they would lose at least several Da Dou Shi. If they were not careful...

Even the three Dou Lings among them could be injured!

Having dominated the empire's northeastern province for many years, Mo Cheng had always acted cautiously. Even with a great chance of success, he was unwilling to take the slightest risk.

And this was also the key reason why the Mo Family had become one of the Four Great Families of the northeastern province and remained prosperous for so many years!

"Don't Worry. Leave that old bastard Xiao Han to this Old Man. Back when Xiao Lin died and the Xiao Family fell into decline, I never expected Xiao Han to be a fish that slipped through the net."

"As long as he lives, this Old Man won't be at ease."

The Peak Dou Ling elder slightly raised his head, revealing a wrinkled old face.

From his words, it was clear that he had also participated in the attack when the Xiao Family withdrew from the Jia Ma Imperial Capital all those years ago.

Relying on the high-tier resources, Cultivation Techniques, and Dou Skills he had seized back then, after more than a decade, he had already stepped half a foot into the Dou Wang threshold!

"According to our intelligence, Xiao Han is in the Battle Qi Pavilion, while Xiao Zhan is in his own courtyard. We'll split up."

"Elder Wang, Commander Meng and I will assassinate Xiao Zhan. Once the two Dou Lings are dealt with, we'll kill outward from the Xiao Family's Core Area. Leave no one alive!"

Hearing this, Mo Cheng nodded as dense Sha Qi poured from his body.

"Hahaha, Don't Worry. Xiao Zhan only just broke through to Dou Ling. With the two of us joining hands, killing him will be as easy as turning over a hand."

"Come on, Xiao Zhan's courtyard is over there."

Meng Li chuckled softly and took the lead in turning left, not taking the Xiao Family seriously at all.

With their current lineup carrying out an assassination, unless the Xiao Family had five Dou Lings, there was absolutely no chance of a reversal!

Besides, Dou Ling Experts were not cabbages growing everywhere. The Xiao Family was already lucky beyond measure to have two. How could they possibly have more?

Meng Li shook his head disdainfully.

"Heh, everyone, aren't you celebrating a little too early?"

"Earth Fiend Puppet Battle Array, activate!"

At that moment, a cold laugh sounded. Before Mo Cheng and the others could speak, one heavy Puppet after another descended from above, encircling and trapping them.

Under the moonlight, the Puppets' surfaces reflected a cold gleam.

"Buzz!"

Immediately afterward, Heaven and Earth Energy stirred. Lightning Light lit up in the Puppets' eyes one after another, and an aura of violence and destruction spread out, instantly enveloping the seventeen invaders.

"Rumble..."

At the same time, one silver Battle Qi Armor after another was summoned, as though forged from Thunder. Lightning Light illuminated the Xiao Family and even half of Wutan City as brightly as day!

"Who are you!?"

"Battle Qi Armor? They're all Da Dou Shi? How is that possible!"

Meng Li's eyes widened, his face filled with the expression of someone who had seen a ghost.

Hadn't they said the Xiao Family only had two Dou Lings and five Da Dou Shi?

There were a full seventy-two here capable of summoning Battle Qi Armor, and every single one cultivated Lightning Dou Qi with absurd combat power!

Damn it, the Misty Cloud Sect's Intelligence Hall was full of useless drunkards!

There were seventy-two Da Dou Shi—could they possibly lack Dou Lings? Damn it, were they pretending to be weak to prey on the strong? They had hidden themselves far too deeply!

For a moment, Meng Li was filled with regret.

If I Had Known Earlier that the Xiao Family possessed such immense foundations, I never would have believed that old guy Yun Leng's nonsense and traveled all the way from Zhen Gui Pass to my death!

"These auras... they're all Peak Great Dou Shi! This is bad. The Xiao Family was prepared from the start. We may have fallen into a trap!"

"Retreat!"

Mo Cheng's expression turned incomparably ugly. Without the slightest hesitation, he struck a Puppet with his palm and tried to force his way out.

He was a Dou Ling Expert, that was true.

A Dou Ling could crush a Da Dou Shi, that was also true.

But... seventy-two Peak Great Dou Shi joining forces?

Damn it, what had this Old Man, a Two-Star Dou Ling, done to deserve this?

"Run!"

"Go!"

"These guys are tough!"

The thirteen Da Dou Shi were even paler. Only two among them were Peak Great Dou Shi, and upon hearing Mo Cheng's words, how could they retain even a trace of fighting spirit?

They hurriedly tried to flee!

"Since you came, then all of you can stay."

On a rooftop, Xiao Yan's gaze was indifferent, his icy eyes seeming to look upon a group of dead men.

If not for Teacher's sharp soul perception, these scum might really have succeeded.

If two Dou Lings had launched a joint sneak attack while Father was asleep, then the consequences...

Thinking of This, Xiao Yan's gaze grew even colder, and intense killing intent rose within him toward the Misty Cloud Sect's Great Elder, whom he had never met.

He had originally intended to grow stronger in peace and deal with the Misty Cloud Sect in a year or so. But now... since some people could not wait to seek death, the plans ahead had to be adjusted!

"Kill!"

The icy word left the youth's mouth. His black eyes, the same color as the night sky, now glimmered with growing cold light.

"Boom boom boom—"

An aura of destruction erupted from the Puppets in an instant, like heavenly thunder igniting Earth Fire.