Tianxue Cheng Tianxue Kong, a traitor who had been full of hope, turned ashen-faced upon hearing Ling Xiao's words.
"Chief... Chief, you mustn't listen to him! We were just bewitched and went astray; our sins don't deserve death!"
"Yes, clan leader, if we kill all of us, the strength of the Snow Heaven Clan will decrease by 30%!"
"Everyone makes mistakes. We listened to the slander of Tianxue Futu and his son, and although we made a mistake, it was not a grave one. Clan leader, please reconsider!"
Immediately, cries for mercy rose and fell, each person putting on a lifelong performance, kneeling on the ground, weeping and wailing, crying for their parents and heaven and earth.
Tianxue Liuli, who was already somewhat hesitant, softened at their crying, her brows furrowed, and she remained silent for a long time.
"Heh, your strength has decreased by 30%? Keeping a bunch of ungrateful wretches around will only backfire. I alone can withstand an army of ten thousand!"
Ling Xiao said with a cold laugh, having witnessed countless deaths over the years, he had a better understanding of human nature than anyone else.
"Clan leader, Ling Xiao is right. These people cannot be spared. If there's a first time, there will be a second. We should kill them all!"
Elder Yao Chen immediately echoed, standing on Ling Xiao's side.
Following closely behind, Tianxue Yaoyue and Tianxue Ji also expressed their opinions, agreeing with Ling Xiao's statement.
"If you don't want to do it yourself, then I'll help you!"
Ling Xiao had lost his patience. As soon as he finished speaking, he raised his hand and wiped out the entire group of traitors.
Blood rained down from heaven and earth, irrigating the land; the ruthless methods shocked everyone present.
The remaining Snow Heaven Clan looked at Ling Xiao with fear in their eyes, and some of them were so frightened that their hands and feet turned ice-cold.
Because some of them had questioned Ling Xiao and said unpleasant things.
Ling Xiao did not punish these people; he could tolerate different opinions, provided there were limits.
"You're right, I'm always too sentimental and too indecisive."
Tianxue Liuli gave a bitter smile, her face pale. She looked more like a weak woman who needed strong arms to protect her and was powerless to even kill a chicken than the head of a clan.
"Good to know. If you want to go further, then correct your mistakes."
Ling Xiao said calmly, without any expression.
"Um, Lord Ling Xiao... what about us?"
Just then, the Giant Overlord, with a cheeky grin, took the initiative to start a conversation, causing Ju Xinghe's expression to change drastically, and his heart to pound.
Who would willingly walk into the line of fire?
What's wrong with you?
Ling Xiao glanced at him and asked, puzzled.
"Make a contribution, how do you say it's a contribution?" The Giant Overlord came forward with a fawning look, eager to claim credit.
Ling Xiao stared at the large face before him, speechless.
However, to be fair, the Giant Overlord's final actions were indeed meritorious; if it weren't for Wan Qianqiu, Hundred Tribulations Zhenjun would already be a corpse.
This big, clumsy guy knew the identity of True Monarch Hundred Tribulations, yet he still dared to kill him, which proves he's a real talent.
Come to my place later to collect your reward.
After a brief silence, Ling Xiao said that he didn't have anything worthwhile to offer at the moment.
I can only refine some pills when I have some free time later.
"Alright!" The Giant Overlord was overjoyed, rubbing his hands together excitedly.
The Ju Xinghe behind them stared in disbelief, its mind filled with questions.
This is allowed?
You really did do a great job.
Outrageous!
With everything settled and about to leave, Ling Xiao suddenly turned to Tianxue Liuli and said:
"You, come lie down in my room."
Upon hearing this, everyone was stunned, their expressions turning incredibly strange. Tianxue Ji's face turned pale as she stared incredulously at Ling Xiao and her mother.
Even Tianxue Liuli was dumbfounded, standing there at a loss for what to do.
Ling Xiao invited her inside; should she go in or not?
"What are you thinking about? Come to my room, I'll heal your wounds. If you can manage on your own, you don't have to go!"
Ling Xiao sensed the crowd's reaction and his face darkened. What kind of person did they think he was?
I'm a perfectly upright gentleman!
"Ahem... thank you in advance." Tianxue Liuli was embarrassed and at a loss, defeated by her own wild thoughts.
Ling Xiao shook his head, put his hands behind his back, and walked away alone.
The remaining people cleaned up the battlefield and repaired the damaged buildings.
This battle has come to an end.
The ensuing turmoil is only just beginning.
"Good heavens, the old man's intuition was right. I sensed the threat of death emanating from this person back then. If I had fought him, the consequences would have been unimaginable..."
In an ancient ruin, the old Tianjizi, holding a green jade, murmured to himself.
Before him was a mirror conjured with magical power, reflecting the image of the Snow Heaven Clan.
Nearby, Yan Yunfei, dressed in a tall, unusual hat, also knew about the incident and watched the whole thing.
His handsome, square face was filled with surprise.
Then, he looked at Tianjizi and said calmly:
"The old man's senses are still sharp."
At this moment, their previous tense atmosphere had subsided, as if they had turned hostility into friendship.
"Hehe... I, Tianjizi, am not someone who has earned my reputation in vain." The old Daoist smiled smugly, his demeanor changing in an instant, from a sleazy Daoist to a dignified and respectable one.
Yan Yunfei did not refute, but said calmly, "This boy is definitely not simple. He actually offended a Realm Lord and almost killed Hundred Tribulations True Monarch."
"This feud is now settled, and this young man's path has come to an end."
After hearing his words, Tianjizi stroked his beard, smiled slightly, and said:
"That's not necessarily true. How about we make a bet on how long this kid can live? I have a feeling he might pull through."
"You think you can live after offending the Lord of the Thousand Autumn Realm? Unless he's the son of the Master of the Mystic Heaven Realm."
Yan Yunfei laughed, thinking the old Daoist's words were absurd.
This time, he did not approve.
"You don't understand." Tianjizi smiled, exuding an aura of righteousness, and for a moment, he seemed shrouded in mystery.
Soon, news of Ling Xiao's battle against the Realm Master's envoy, True Monarch Hundred Tribulations, slowly spread outside and even attracted the attention of some Divine Hall.
The first to learn the news was the True Demon Palace, which was closest to the Snow Heaven Clan.
When they learned that Tianxue Futu had died there, one of the divine generals became enraged.
Other Divine Hall reacted differently upon learning of this; some were indifferent, some were surprised, and some were quite interested.
To them, Ling Xiao, though amazing, was someone who had offended the realm lord and was destined for a bad end.
Even with immense potential, it's all in vain.
No one wanted to get involved in this mess; only the realm lord could speak with another realm lord.
Therefore, Ling Xiao is destined to be a flash in the pan, and there is no need to pay too much attention to him.
However, one Divine Hall showed considerable interest in Ling Xiao.
The Seventh Divine Palace in the Mysterious Heaven Realm.
An ordinary female disciple hurriedly arrived in front of a huge palace.
On the splendid palace plaque, the word "" is engraved with the traces of the avenue, which is the palace owned by the noble second god general.
After receiving permission from those inside, the female disciple quickly went inside.
"Lord Reincarnation God, the Palace Master has instructed you to keep a close eye on this person. If possible, recruit him into the Palace."
As soon as she finished speaking, a slender hand reached out out of thin air and took the object from the female disciple's hand.
The next moment, a stunningly beautiful woman stepped out.
When the stunningly beautiful woman saw Ling Xiao's figure, she was immediately terrified and almost dropped what she was holding.
This woman is none other than Houtu, who has been missing for a long time.