Eight Dou Grandmasters are ants, and you want to destroy my Xiao family? You're not worthy!

Wutan City, Xiao Clan.

In the reception hall.

Xiao Zhan sat at the head of the table, his expression as gloomy as stagnant water, his gaze sweeping coldly over the group of uninvited guests below.

"Clan Leader Aoba Pa, Clan Leader Jia Liebi, it is one thing for you to come uninvited, but to bring so many people with you—what exactly are you trying to do?!"

"Hehe, Clan Leader Xiao, when your Xiao Clan arrived, you didn't even send a greeting before carving up a third of the market stalls in Wutan City. Isn't that a bit too excessive?"

The one speaking was Aoba Pa of the Aoba Clan, a local power in Wutan City.

He was a Dou Grandmaster.

Behind him stood several old men whose strength was not far off from his own!

"Clan Leader Aoba Pa is right. Our two families have always lived in peace here in Wutan City. What is the meaning of you suddenly forcing your way in?"

Jia Liebi, leader of the Jialie Clan, also questioned with a cold sneer.

Three years ago, the Xiao Clan had moved their entire household from Jiama Holy City to Wutan City.

Upon arrival, they had swiftly seized a third of the city's market stalls.

This caused the income of the Jialie Clan and the Aoba Clan to plummet by a third overnight!

They were extremely displeased!

However, out of respect for the reputation of Xiao Lin of the Xiao Clan, they had not dared to act recklessly.

But at the end of last year, the two families had inadvertently learned that Xiao Lin, a Dou King, had succumbed to an old injury and passed away!

Consequently, after consulting with one another, the two families decided to join forces to squeeze the Xiao Clan out of Wutan City!

That was the reason for this aggressive confrontation today.

Xiao Zhan sneered, "My Xiao Clan hasn't just arrived today. Why didn't you come last year?"

Aoba Pa's expression shifted.

Jia Liebi said, "We were waiting for you to be reasonable. Who knew that even when we gave you a way out, you wouldn't take it!"

"Xiao Zhan! Since we are here today, you must give us an explanation!"

Aoba Pa pressed aggressively.

Xiao Zhan scanned the two men: "An explanation? Compensation? Or do you want to drive us out of Wutan City?!"

Aoba Pa quickly said, "Hey, hey, don't put it so harshly. We are civilized people; we came specifically to negotiate with you, not like savages."

Jia Liebi nodded and said with a smile:

"Of course, if you are willing to hand over two-thirds of your annual income to our two families as compensation, then the matter of your Xiao Clan remaining in Wutan City is not entirely off the table!"

Xiao Zhan's eyes narrowed slightly, and the Dou Qi within his body began to surge slowly: "And what if I refuse?"

In a secluded courtyard of the Xiao Clan.

A three or four-year-old girl sat in a pavilion.

Behind her, an aged figure emerged.

The old man bowed respectfully to the young girl: "Young Miss, the two local powers of Wutan City are preparing to drive the Xiao Clan out of Wutan City. Do you require me to intervene?"

"No need. Our goal is that thing; whether the Xiao Clan can gain a foothold in Wutan City has nothing to do with us."

The little girl shook her head, a sense of indifference appearing on her youthful face that was far beyond her years.

"Understood."

The old man nodded, preparing to leave.

At this moment, the little girl suddenly spoke: "Elder Ling, you had better watch from the shadows. If a fight breaks out, ensure the safety of Clan Leader Xiao. After all... only he knows where that thing is."

"As you wish, Young Miss."

The old man's body twisted, transforming into a shadow that merged with the silhouette of the pavilion behind him before disappearing completely.

The little girl sighed softly: "Father is truly something. I am still so young, yet he makes me handle such matters without even asking if I agree."

"Refuse? Then we have no choice but to invite the Xiao Clan out of Wutan City!"

Jia Liebi sneered and waved his hand.

The several old men behind him and the elders of the Aoba Clan stepped forward in unison!

They unleashed the full pressure of their Dou Grandmaster cultivation!

The Jialie Clan and Aoba Clan had brought eight Dou Grandmaster experts!

If a real fight were to break out, the Xiao Clan, including Xiao Zhan, only had four Dou Grandmasters.

They were no match at all!

Yet, Xiao Zhan did not retreat in the slightest!

"Hmph! Do you really think my Xiao Clan is afraid of you?"

Xiao Zhan clenched his fists tightly!

Pale cyan Dou Qi rapidly covered his entire body.

On his face, it converged into an illusory lion's head!

The Xiao Clan's top-tier cultivation technique, Mad Lion Furious Aura, a Xuan-rank intermediate technique!

Behind him, the three elders of the Xiao Clan immediately stepped forward as well!

Both sides were at daggers drawn!

"The Jia Lie Clan and the Aoba Clan are truly despicable and shameless! To think they would join forces to deal with our Xiao Clan!"

"If I weren't just a Dou Practitioner, I would really want to rush up and slap them!"

"These two old bastards are just spineless cowards who bully the weak and fear the strong; when Clan Leader Xiao Lin was still alive, they wouldn't have dared to let out a single fart!"

"After Clan Leader Xiao Lin fell, this bunch started jumping out; it is simply bullying us too far!"

The members of the Xiao Clan all clenched their fists, but in a battle between Dou Grandmasters, this group of Dou Practitioners could not intervene at all!

They could only rage impotently from the sidelines.

"Heh, I have long heard that the Xiao Clan's Mad Lion Furious Aura is formidable. Today, let me experience it for myself!"

Jia Liebi let out a loud laugh, and the Dou Qi within his body surged out, gathering on his palms as he slammed them fiercely toward Xiao Zhan.

At the same time, the other experts from the two clans also charged toward the three elders of the Xiao Clan!

Every strike was a lethal blow!

They were clearly intent on silencing them and settling the matter once and for all!

With the two clans holding the numerical advantage, two against one, the four members of the Xiao Clan quickly fell into a disadvantage.

Inside the reception hall, Dou Qi swept through continuously.

Tables and chairs were shattered across the floor, and even the floorboards had several pits the size of basketballs!

However, even while suffering heavy injuries, Xiao Zhan and the others still did not concede.

He had not expected Jia Liebi and Aoba Pa to be so resolute, actually intending to exterminate the Xiao Clan!

"Three elders, I will hold them off in a moment; you take the elites of the clan and leave first."

Xiao Zhan wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, already prepared to sacrifice himself!

"Clan Leader!"

This was the first time the three had addressed him this way from the bottom of their hearts.

Xiao Zhan smiled bitterly: "If I had the strength of my father, I would not be bullied like this. The future of the Xiao Clan will depend on you all!"

"Xiao Zhan, there is no need for you to leave a last will and testament; we will have your clansmen accompany you to the grave!"

Jia Liebi laughed triumphantly.

Aoba Pa's face also twisted into a ferocious grin.

"Just by relying on you lot?"

Xiao Zhan grinned, his internal Dou Qi surging wildly as he suddenly pushed the three elders away: "Go quickly!"

Then, he charged alone toward the eight Dou Grandmasters!

"Clan Leader!"

"Taking on eight by yourself, Xiao Zhan, aren't you overestimating yourself a bit too much!"

Jia Liebi sneered repeatedly.

However, just as the attacks from the eight of them were about to land on Xiao Zhan.

Suddenly!

A terrifying force instantly sent all eight of them flying!

They crashed heavily onto the ground!

Pfft!

All of them spat out a mouthful of blood!

"Who is it?!"

Jia Liebi scrambled up, looking around in terror.

"Eight ants of Dou Grandmasters, and you want to destroy the Xiao Clan that I... intend to protect? Are you even worthy!"

A voice like a booming bell exploded within the reception hall!

The mere sound of it caused several elders from the Jia Lie Clan and the Aoba Clan to burst into mists of blood on the spot!