Why is Wang Teng, with the Bearing of an Emperor, Everywhere?

"I've already come to apologize, what more do you want from me?" the hot-blooded Xiao Ting couldn't help but question.

Xiao Wei immediately reacted, quickly walking up to Xiao Ting and delivering a kick. He simultaneously cursed, "You unfilial son! Even if the Young Clan Leader doesn't forgive you, you're not allowed to say such things."

"Ah!"

The kick seemed to land heavily, causing Xiao Ting to let out a pained cry that echoed through the air.

Xiao Yao knew that, just like before, this was a ploy by the First Elder to inflict self-harm.

At the same time, he understood that the First Elder was being truly brutal, kicking Xiao Ting as if he were an enemy who had murdered his father and stolen his wife, rather than his own eldest son.

Ruthless!

The First Elder was a truly ruthless man!

But he wasn't afraid. On the contrary, seeing Xiao Wei about to continue his assault, he smiled thinly and said, "First Elder, stop!"

"Unfilial son, quickly thank the Young Clan Leader, or I'll beat you to death." Xiao Wei's voice was full of power, his tone extremely serious as he glared at Xiao Ting.

Xiao Ting, feeling a million grievances, could only suppress them forcefully. He let out a weak, tearful voice, "Young... Young Clan Leader, th-thank you!"

"No need to rush your thanks, after all, I haven't forgiven you."

As soon as Xiao Yao spoke, Xiao Wei's heart was filled with mixed emotions. He hadn't expected the Young Clan Leader to be so cold-blooded, completely unaffected by his ploy.

Xiao Ting's body trembled slightly, and he cried out helplessly, "Are you going to kill me? I don't want to die yet."

"Hey! We're all loving clan members, how could I possibly kill you?" As he spoke, the smile on Xiao Yao's face grew even brighter.

In the eyes of the Xiao Family clan members, it was a smile akin to that of a demon.

"However, in front of everyone, you not only didn't speak up for me but also mocked me. If I don't punish you, I'm sure the elders of the clan would find it unacceptable."

"First Elder, don't you agree!"

When Xiao Wei felt Xiao Yao's gaze, despite his vast experience and battle-hardened nature, he couldn't help but shudder.

He quickly replied, "Yes! Yes! The Young Clan Leader is absolutely right!"

"In that case, seven days from now, Brother Ting, I want to duel you in the Martial Arts Hall. If you win, all previous matters will be wiped clean. If you lose, then I can deal with you as I please."

The crowd looked at Xiao Yao, and even Dongfang Xuetong didn't understand why Xiao Yao would say something that was clearly impossible to win.

Was it to save face for the Xiao Family's First Elder, giving Xiao Ting an excuse to back down?

After all, the Xiao Family might not be able to function without Xiao Wei at this time.

Compared to the relieved Xiao Family clan members, Xiao Wei was heavy-hearted. He felt that things were not that simple.

"Brother Ting, prepare well. Don't blame me, your brother, for not giving you a chance."

Xiao Yao walked towards the main gate of the Xiao Family mansion with a smile, looking like a petty person who had achieved victory.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the mission: Not forgiving Xiao Ting and proposing a duel with Xiao Ting seven days later. Reward: 500,000 Low-grade spirit stones.]

"This reward is great?" Xiao Yao grumbled in his heart.

[Ding! Isn't it great? If the Shātu Demon Sage had secretly intervened and lured away the host's Master, you could have activated the Heavenly Net's burst state 5 more times!]

"Uh... looking at it that way, it really is great."

A moment later, Xiao Yao and Lotus Sword Emperor Dongfang Xuetong were completely out of sight.

Shātu Demon Sage Zhu Ding waved his arm, and a purple-black aura surged towards Xiao Ting, eventually enveloping his entire body.

The aura was incredibly powerful. Even Xiao Wei, who had attained the ninth level of the King Realm, dared not approach, merely watching with a tense expression.

The whip vines, covered in countless thorns, were burned to ashes. Following that, all of Xiao Ting's wounds vanished, leaving not a single scar on his body.

Even more miraculously, Xiao Ting's physique became more perfect, his features more handsome, and his aura continuously climbed.

Finally, Xiao Ting's cultivation advanced to the peak of the ninth level of the Transcendent Realm.

Whoosh!

The purple-black aura dissipated. Zhu Ding gazed at Xiao Ting and said, "During these seven days, I will do my utmost to teach you."

"Master, I will not disappoint you." Xiao Ting's heart was filled with rage. Seven days later, he would make Xiao Yao understand the pain of the humiliation he suffered today.

Zhu Ding was overjoyed. This was exactly the effect he wanted.

According to his communication with the Lord, Xiao Yao was highly likely to be the one fighting Wang Teng in three months.

Given the terrifying nature of the Chaos Body, there was a significant chance Wang Teng could lose.

Therefore, it was better to make Xiao Yao disappear without a trace, preferably through an accident.

In the Xiao Family Young Clan Leader's courtyard.

Dongfang Xuetong, who had just entered, immediately asked, "Disciple, what are your plans next?"

"During these seven days, I hope Master will not hold back and will use all methods to improve my strength."

Xiao Yao's gaze was firm, as if he would accept any method as long as it could make him stronger.

Dongfang Xuetong thought highly of this disciple and wanted to do the same. However, before that, she had one more thing to say.

"Disciple, do you know why I took you as my disciple?"

Xiao Yao wore a confused expression and tentatively asked, "Master, are you trying to pass on your legacy?"

"Not exactly, guess again." Dongfang Xuetong didn't give him the answer directly.

Xiao Yao rolled his eyes. He hadn't expected his Master, a Great Emperor, to be so mischievous.

After thinking again, he curiously asked, "Master, am I your first disciple?"

"Yes!" Dongfang Xuetong replied.

Xiao Yao's eyes lit up, and he immediately said, "I know! You've been cultivating for so many years without any disciples, which has led to your Dao being incomplete, so you want to take on a disciple."

"Not that either, guess again." Dongfang Xuetong replied with a smile on her pretty face.

Xiao Yao immediately gave up, pouting. "I know so little about you. Guessing further is just a waste of time. I'm not guessing anymore! Whoever wants to guess can guess!"

Dongfang Xuetong wasn't angry. On the contrary, she was overjoyed, seeing Xiao Yao's trust in her.

She then placed her hand on Xiao Yao's head, gently stroking him as she explained, "Disciple, this is a confrontation between me and the Demonic Path forces."

"Confrontation?" Xiao Yao tilted his head slightly, looking curious.

"To be precise, it's a confrontation between me and the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor. We've each won a round, and this final round is about teaching disciples. Currently, only the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor has confirmed his participating disciple."

As soon as Dongfang Xuetong finished speaking in one breath, Xiao Yao asked, "Who is it?"

"It's said to be Wang Teng, who possesses the Emperor's Bearing." Dongfang Xuetong replied.

What?

Wang Teng?

And he possesses the Emperor's Bearing?

How come Wang Teng with the Emperor's Bearing is everywhere!

[Beep! Everywhere? Isn't this the first Wang Teng with the Emperor's Bearing?]

"System, I meant this person's name and background appeared too many times in novels from my past life," Xiao Yao explained in his mind.

[Beep! That was just novels. Host, this is reality now, and there's a big difference.]

"That's right!"

Just as he finished this thought, Dongfang Xuetong's moving, heavenly voice reached him, "Disciple, are you willing to fight Wang Teng in three months?"

[Beep! Host, you absolutely must accept this!]

"Always 'accept, accept, accept.' Do you know how deep these waters are?" Xiao Yao grumbled in his mind.

If he didn't fight Wang Teng, at least Shātu Demon Sage wouldn't target him, and he would have enough time to develop.

Conversely, he would constantly have to guard against Zhu Ding, and even the Ghost Fiend Demon Emperor might not fight honorably.

[Beep! No matter how deep these waters are, can they be as deep as the one who possesses this System?]

[Beep! Host, the more famous your opponent, the more generous the rewards you'll receive for completing the mission.]

At this moment, Xiao Yao was tempted!

But to ensure everything was foolproof, he still needed to ask for more details.

"Master, what will happen if I refuse?"

As soon as his question ended, Xiao Yao felt as if he were in an ice-cold land. The gaze his Master cast upon him became even more terrifying.