Emperor Tier Sword Slave Seal

"Young Clan Leader Master, you've misunderstood! I just wanted to collect Ting'er's body."

As soon as Xiao Wei finished speaking, Xiao Ting's body vanished before his eyes. He roared in disbelief.

"What's going on?"

Seeing the First Elder's bloodshot eyes, Dongfang Xuetong calmly explained, "Cut the grass and remove the roots to eliminate future trouble."

"Why did you do that? Wasn't Ting'er just mocking your disciple? Do you have to be so ruthless?" Xiao Wei questioned hysterically.

Dongfang Xuetong was not intimidated by Xiao Wei's aura. Instead, her voice grew colder.

"Ruthless? Isn't this a normal phenomenon in the cultivation world?"

Next, her gaze fell upon Xiao Yao, and she said without reservation, "Disciple, once you step onto the path of cultivation, never be soft-hearted, or you won't know when it will become your fatal flaw."

Zhu Ding, sitting below the martial arts stage, knew that the Lotus Sword Emperor was teaching her disciple a lesson.

Xiao Wei gritted his teeth but was helpless, as what the Lotus Sword Emperor said was the law of survival in the current cultivation world.

"Disciple will remember Master's words." Xiao Yao cupped his hands.

Just now, he could have destroyed Xiao Ting's body and soul with the Saint Artifact, the Taiyan Sword.

But a trace of kindness had arisen in his heart, thinking it wouldn't be good to do so, so he had given up!

Now, however, it seemed that was wrong. There were too many things in the Xuanhuan cultivation world that couldn't be explained by science.

Some people could even come back to life after being killed.

Therefore, when facing enemies, destroying their bodies and souls was a must.

Otherwise, if the grass isn't removed, it will grow back with the spring breeze.

Dongfang Xuetong nodded slightly, revealing a kind smile that showed her disciple was teachable.

Suddenly, her gaze fell back on Xiao Wei, her tone as cold as before.

"Disciple, how do you plan to deal with this First Elder?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yao understood that this was his Master giving him a pop quiz, so the standard answer was for his Master to eliminate the First Elder.

But if it were that simple, his Master wouldn't have specifically asked him.

There must be a trap!

After thinking for a moment, Xiao Yao opened his mouth with confidence and said, "Master, killing him would be letting him off easy!"

"Then... Disciple, what do you plan to do?" Dongfang Xuetong's lips curved slightly, seeming satisfied, but more likely intrigued.

Xiao Yao did not hesitate. "Currently, the entire Xiao Family is managed by the First Elder. If I kill him, it will be very difficult for me to gain complete control of the Xiao Family."

That's it!

Young Clan Leader, if you spare my life now, I will definitely avenge Ting'er in the future and take your life.

Xiao Wei was overjoyed!

He was also fortunate that since the Clan Leader left the Xiao Family, he had worked hard to manage it, otherwise, he would be finished today.

Seeing Xiao Wei trying to suppress his smile, Xiao Yao changed the subject. "However, I don't quite trust his loyalty if I just let the First Elder off like this."

"Master, do you have any brilliant ideas?"

That's right, this is Xiao Yao's strategy!

In Master's eyes, besides having Master eliminate the First Elder, he currently has no other means.

Of course, he could rely on the rewards from the Sign-in System, but he hasn't obtained a way to control the First Elder yet.

And even if he had, it would easily arouse Master's suspicion if he used it.

At that time, if Master asked, how would he answer?

Dongfang Xuetong glanced at the stunned Xiao Wei. She was very satisfied that Xiao Yao had thought this far, and now it was her turn to act!

Swish!

An Emperor Tier Precious Sword, flashing with cold light, appeared in her raised right palm.

Then, with swift strokes, a complex-looking formation mark appeared in front of her, emitting a divine and mysterious white light.

Zhu Ding below exclaimed, "An Emperor Tier... Sword Slave Seal?"

Most of the Xiao Family members exchanged glances, completely unaware of what the Sword Slave Seal meant, but from Shātu Demon Sage's reaction, they could tell it was definitely a powerful technique.

"Sword Slave Seal? And an Emperor Tier one?"

"Once it's branded on me, unless I possess cultivation beyond the Emperor Tier, I will never be able to break free from the Sword Slave Seal."

Xiao Wei fell into utter despair, his face turning ashen.

Thump!

With a heavy sound, Xiao Wei knelt on the ground, sincerely promising, "Young Clan Leader, Young Clan Leader Master, as long as you don't brand me with the Sword Slave Seal, I will definitely remain loyal to you."

"Promises are temporary. This Emperor prefers to believe in the eternal loyalty granted by the Sword Slave Seal." Dongfang Xuetong saw through Xiao Wei's little scheme immediately.

At this moment, Xiao Yao understood that cultivators who could reach the Emperor Tier were definitely not naive fools.

A peerless expert forged through countless battles of blood and fire, hidden daggers, and open blades.

"Go!"

With a soft command, the glowing Sword Slave seal entered Xiao Wei's body at extreme speed.

After a moment, Xiao Wei looked up and shouted, "Sword Slave Xiao Wei greets my Master, and greets my Master's disciple."

"From now on, your Master is my Direct Disciple Xiao Yao, not this Emperor."

Dongfang Xuetong announced solemnly. She didn't need a Sword Slave who was so weak and useless to her.

Xiao Yao felt a surge of emotion, thinking that his Master's trust must stem from sharing the same bed.

Xiao Wei looked at the not-yet-fully-grown Xiao Yao and bowed, "Sword Slave Xiao Wei greets my Master!"

"Continue to manage the Xiao Family as you did before," Xiao Yao said.

"Yes! Master!" Xiao Wei immediately replied.

This immediately calmed the previously anxious members of the Xiao Family.

Afterward, Xiao Yao ordered the Xiao Family members in the Martial Arts Hall to disperse.

Thus, only Xiao Yao, Zhu Ding, and Dongfang Xuetong remained in the Martial Arts Hall.

"Lotus Sword Emperor, Xiao Ting's attempt to kill your disciple was definitely not my idea, but it is inextricably linked to me as his Master. Therefore, to express my apologies, I am willing to invite you to Demon Flame Valley." Zhu Ding cupped his hands.

Dongfang Xuetong nodded slightly and said, "Then let's not delay. Take me and my disciple there now."

"Lotus Sword Emperor, it's not that I don't want your disciple to go, but I only have two amulets for entering Demon Flame Valley. I truly wish I could give them to your disciple, but without my guidance, you would likely get lost inside and be unable to leave Demon Flame Valley."

Zhu Ding put on a wronged and pained expression, as if everything was as he said.

Xiao Yao asked curiously, "Master, are there any good things in Demon Flame Valley?"

"Demon Flame Valley is a forbidden zone from the ancient chaotic era, currently jointly governed by the five current Demon Emperors. It contains materials capable of forging Emperor Tier Sword weapons and treasures, as well as the world's strongest Demonic Path flame—Ethereal Purple Ember Fire."

"I am going there to collect the materials for forging Emperor Tier Sword weapons in advance, so that I can give them to you when you need them."

After hearing his Master's explanation, Xiao Yao was deeply moved and said directly, "Master, you are so good to me!"

"You are my Direct Disciple, if I'm not good to you, who else would I be good to?" Dongfang Xuetong said, her words and gaze full of tenderness.

Zhu Ding found it unbearable to witness such affection between master and disciple. "Lotus Sword Emperor, when you've decided, come find me."

The next moment, Zhu Ding disappeared.

Dongfang Xuetong waved her arm, and the entire Martial Arts Hall was enveloped by an Emperor Tier soundproofing spell.

"Disciple, I have a feeling something is amiss with this."

Xiao Yao was slightly taken aback. He thought his Master was being too sensitive!

"Master, he is just a cultivator at the Saint Realm. How could he possibly scheme against you?"

Dongfang Xuetong rolled her eyes and said irritably, "He can't scheme against me, but what if his target is you?"

"Me?" Xiao Yao was very surprised.

But upon further thought, it was indeed very possible. The main reason was that he had been too outrageously conspicuous this time!

However, his current identity was that of the Lotus Sword Emperor's Direct Disciple. Daring to touch him would involve immense risk.

Unless he found a scapegoat, or was someone who didn't fear his Master's wrath at all.

At this moment, Dongfang Xuetong opened her jade lips and said resolutely, "Disciple, I will send you back first, and then I will inform Shātu Demon Sage that I will not be going to Demon Flame Valley."

Xiao Yao couldn't persuade her further and could only reply with a "Good."

Young Clan Leader's courtyard.

Not long after Dongfang Xuetong left, Xiao Yao heard the System Notification chime in his ear.

[Beep! Detected an unfamiliar Saint Realm cultivator approaching the Host.]