Cloud-Riding Sword Art, Exterminating the Remnants of the Dark Palace

"Hurry up! Hurry up!"

"What are you rushing for? Do you think I don't want to hurry?"

"Do you think I want to rush you! There are already quite a few cultivators appearing within ten miles of the Dao Induction Fruit Tree. Although no one in the Sea Opening Realm has shown up yet, they will eventually. We must quickly collect all the Dao Induction Fruits from the tree, or we'll have to clash head-on with everyone else!"

The black-clothed figures stopped bickering and began collecting the Dao Induction Fruits with increased efficiency and speed.

Meanwhile, Xiao Yao and his group had already arrived within ten miles of the Dao Induction Fruit Tree.

Suddenly, Xiao Yao stopped and shouted, "Don't advance any further."

"Young Clan Leader, why is that?" Xiao Yang asked, full of confusion.

Xiao Xueyu, Xiao Juan, and over a dozen other members of the Xiao Family were also puzzled.

Xiao Yao calmly explained, "I've already seen the Dao Induction Fruit Tree, and I also see that group of black-clothed figures. They are busily collecting the Dao Induction Fruits."

"Then shouldn't we head over there immediately?" Xiao Juan questioned, her voice rising.

Suddenly, Xiao Xueyu seemed to recall something and quickly interjected, "Young Clan Leader, you intend to make a move after the black-clothed figures have finished collecting them?"

"No, I plan to strike when they are almost done collecting," Xiao Yao revealed his strategy.

However, this did not clear up the confusion for the Xiao Family members; instead, they became even more bewildered.

Xiao Xueyu's beautiful eyes darted around, and soon, her already sharp mind grasped the meaning. Her enchanting red lips parted slightly, "When they are almost finished, they will most likely be at their happiest, letting out a sigh of relief, and their guard will be at its lowest."

"Attacking at that moment will catch them completely off guard. Brilliant!" Xiao Yang's eyes shone with unprecedented brilliance, his heart completely won over by Xiao Yao.

At the same time, the other Xiao Family members, after understanding his plan, looked at Xiao Yao with even more admiration.

But in reality, Xiao Yao wasn't thinking that.

He simply didn't want his clansmen to spend too much time picking Dao Induction Fruits, as that would mean he would have to waste a lot of energy and time protecting them.

And that would become his most fatal weakness.

Any cultivator with a modicum of intelligence would choose to launch a fierce attack at that moment.

On the other hand, beyond the range of his Spiritual Sense, over two hundred cultivators had already gathered around the Dao Induction Fruit Tree, and this number was still increasing.

If they were to charge in now, it would immediately disrupt the current balance and make them the target of everyone's wrath.

Five minutes later.

Xiao Xueyu's expression turned very serious, like a clear blue sky increasingly clouded by gloom.

Finally, she walked up to Xiao Yao and whispered, "Young Clan Leader, let's give up on the Dao Induction Fruit Tree! There are too many cultivators and factions coveting it this time! If we go, we might..."

"I know. Therefore, you can take the clansmen and leave this dangerous place now."

Xiao Yao maintained his previous composure, as if the ever-increasing numbers and increasingly powerful cultivators were no match for him.

Xiao Xueyu felt a wave of relief. She had thought the Young Clan Leader was stubborn and wouldn't let the clansmen leave.

But on second thought, the Young Clan Leader's words didn't seem to include himself.

"Aren't you leaving?"

Xiao Yao smiled slightly and said, "For me, the Dao Induction Fruit Tree isn't that precious. But this battle, which involves so many factions and cultivators, is precisely why I came to the Giant Spirit Secret Realm."

"I see!" Xiao Xueyu murmured.

Just as she was about to inform the clansmen to leave, the black-clothed figures had only three Dao Induction Fruits left to collect.

Xiao Yao believed this was the best moment to attack. He said, "Xiao Xueyu, the plan has changed. Now, quickly lead the clansmen to follow behind me."

In the next instant, Xiao Yao's figure vanished from his original spot, transforming into a white beam of light.

Xiao Xueyu understood that it was impossible to lead the clansmen away now!

"Clansmen, follow closely! Don't fall behind!"

Thump-thump-thump!

Thump-thump-thump!

Thump-thump-thump!

Deafening footsteps echoed all around.

The numerous cultivators and factions who had been watching the spectacle were all stunned!

"Heh heh! Coming out now, is he stupid?"

"Perfect, let them test the strength of those black-clothed figures."

"Hahaha! I really didn't expect there to be such a fool at this time."

"Young people are too impatient! Unlike this old man, who is so steady."

The vast majority of the factions and cultivators present wore expressions of mockery and smugness.

At this moment, Xiao Yao had appeared a hundred meters in front of the 13 black-clothed figures.

"A little brat has arrived! Which one of you intends to make a move?" the leader of the black-clothed figures, Di Hezheng, inquired.

All the men in black were eager to try, saying, "I'll do it! I'll do it!"

But in the next instant, Xiao Yao unleashed the phenomenon Chaos Seeds Green Lotus, and a terrifying pressure swept across a ten-mile radius.

The cultivators who were initially watching the show realized that this young boy, who hadn't even grown up yet, was quite powerful.

Di Hezheng's expression darkened slightly, and he immediately said, "Attack together, don't hold back."

Except for the three men in black who were currently picking, the remaining ten men in black circulated their mana and unleashed their respective spells.

Palm light! Sword light! Fist light! Saber light, and more burst forth, charging directly at Xiao Yao.

Their might was unparalleled, their power terrifying. Even cultivators ten miles away could feel the profound strength contained within.

"Is it necessary to be so ruthless against a mere child?"

"Being able to unleash the top-tier phenomenon Chaos Seeds Green Lotus shows that this child is not as simple as he looks."

"Indeed! I don't know if he's scared shitless or genuinely capable, but he hasn't shown any expression on his face until now."

At the same time, Xiao Yao swiftly drew the Saint Artifact Taiyan Sword and unleashed the Cloud-Riding Sword Art, a Dao Integration Tier technique he had never used before.

Sword energy surged out like a flood, then separated and dispersed into thin white threads, appearing to lack any significant power.

However, upon colliding with the ten spells before him, it was like spring rain falling silently. In the blink of an eye, those attacks were annihilated.

The cultivators who could clearly see the battle widened their eyes, unable to believe the outcome.

Fortunately, the Cloud-Riding Sword Qi had no further power and vanished without a trace.

"Whoa! Boss, he's holding a Saint Artifact!"

"To be able to carry a Saint Artifact with him, what is this young man's background?"

"I don't know, but he's definitely not simple. Everyone, use your full strength to deal with him from now on."

Di Hezheng had given the most correct order, but how could ants possibly withstand a great tree?

Under Xiao Yao's Heavenly Spirit Eyes, Di Hezheng, whom they called boss, possessed a cultivation at the peak of the ninth level of the Sea Opening Realm.

The rest of the men in black had a cultivation of at least the seventh level of the Sea Opening Realm.

No wonder the Young Clan Leader of the Spiritual Crane Sect, Zha Yong, was so obedient!

Xiao Yao quickly considered that if he didn't use the Quasi-Immortal tier spell Selflessness, he would likely fail in a direct confrontation.

Seeing the ten spells that Di Hezheng and the others had gathered their full strength to unleash, he immediately activated Selflessness. A faint silver-white light appeared on his body.

His aura surged, instantly radiating out to a ten-mile radius. The previous mocking onlookers were all stunned.

Because at this moment, Xiao Yao's aura, at least, completely crushed their auras when they were at their full strength.

Di Hezheng realized something and loudly questioned, "Are you the Xiao Yao who caused the Dark Palace to be destroyed?"

"So you really are remnants of the Dark Palace!"

Xiao Yao had only guessed before, but now he was completely certain!

However, upon hearing "Dark Palace," he became even more excited, and the blood in his entire body began to boil.

It wasn't that he hated the Dark Palace so much, but the pressure that Duan Qi of the Dark Palace had given him back then was too immense.

Now that he could finally personally deal with cultivators from the Dark Palace, Xiao Yao was uncontrollably excited.

To avoid any accidents, Xiao Yao released his second top-tier phenomenon, Moon Rising Over the Sea, which he had obtained earlier.

Instantly, a vast ocean appeared behind Xiao Yao, and a bright full moon slowly rose, so sacred and yet filled with immense power.

"Holy crap! Moon Rising Over the Sea? Another top-tier phenomenon?"

"Who exactly is this Xiao Yao? How can he be so awesome?"

"The destruction of the Dark Palace started because of him. It's common knowledge that the Dark Palace was destroyed by the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor, so this Xiao Yao must have an inextricable connection with the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor."

Xiao Xueyu and the other members of the Xiao Family watched this scene, their hearts utterly shaken.

Especially Xiao Xueyu, she finally understood why the Young Clan Leader's words earlier didn't include her?

It was because the Young Clan Leader possessed a terrifying strength that could look down upon everyone present.

Boom!

Boom boom boom!

After a series of ear-piercing explosions, wisps of white sword light containing sword energy and Sword Intent shot out from the smoke that filled the explosion.

Di Hezheng and the other men in black cried out in alarm. When they tried to escape, they found themselves locked down by the pressure of the two top-tier phenomena.

Therefore, they were unable to move and could only watch as their bodies were engulfed by waves of sword energy like white clouds, leading to destruction and death.

[Congratulations to the Host for completing the mission: Eliminate the men in black, obtain the Saint tier spell Heaven and Earth One Sword]

"Heaven and Earth One Sword, this move is incredibly powerful!" Xiao Yao exclaimed in delight.

Thirteen remnants of the Dark Palace with Sea Opening Realm cultivation perished on the spot.

The surrounding cultivators felt a chill run down their spines and dared not be the first to rush towards the Dao Fruit Tree.

Xiao Yao slowly exhaled. With the enhancement of his mana, the storage rings of the men in black were all absorbed into his System space.

Looking up, he saw three Dao Fruits still on the tall Dao Fruit Tree. Clearly, those three men in black had not yet picked them.

To prevent any casualties among his clansmen, Xiao Yao turned to look at Xiao Xueyu and the others and commanded, "Xiao Xueyu, Xiao Yang, Xiao Juan, go up and pick them."

Just then, outside his Spiritual Sense, a wide path suddenly opened up in the vast crowd of cultivators.

A maiden dressed in a light red dress, with eyes like clear autumn water, possessing a hint of coldness and a trace of allure, and skin as fair as snow, walked over with the grace of a cat.