Battle Erupts, Ancestor Sword! (Seeking Follow-ups, Monthly Votes, Recommendation Votes)

"Xiao Zhan, you dog! The Jalie Clan has always kept to our own side of the river from your Xiao Clan; why have you launched this attack today?"

"If you don't give us an explanation, this time next year will be the anniversary of your Xiao Clan's demise!"

Jialie Bi burned with rage. He stared at the ruins of his home, his eyes bloodshot, his fierce gaze seemingly intent on tearing Xiao Zhan to pieces.

The aura of a seven-star Great Dou Master surged around him, crimson Dou Qi swirling over his body. His sharp, oppressive momentum locked onto Xiao Zhan, bearing down like a massive mountain.

"An explanation?" Ignoring the pressure, Xiao Zhan stood with his hands behind his back and sneered, "Old dog Jialie, what kind of explanation do you want me to give you?"

"If anyone owes an explanation, it is your Jalie Clan that owes one to my Xiao Clan!"

"This battle was clearly provoked by your Jalie Clan in the first place!"

His voice was deep and powerful. His cultivation as a five-star Great Dou Master allowed him to easily withstand Jialie Bi's pressure, and he even had enough strength left to shield Xiao Yan beside him.

"Bullshit!" Hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Jialie Bi roared with a twisted expression, "When has my Jalie Clan ever targeted your Xiao Clan?"

"Xiao Zhan, you dog, stop spouting nonsense and playing the victim!"

"My Jalie Clan has survived in Wutan City for nearly a thousand years without ever making enemies, but ever since your Xiao Clan moved here, you have constantly encroached upon our businesses!"

"If anyone is targeting anyone, it is your Xiao Clan that targeted my Jalie Clan first!"

Facing Jialie Bi's roar, Xiao Zhan only offered a cold smile. "Old dog Jialie, stop twisting the truth. Not only has your Jalie Clan encroached on our business, but you have also condoned your clansmen bullying my son..."

"You even caused my son to suffer grievous injuries!"

"Today, I, Xiao Zhan, am here to demand justice for the entire Xiao Clan!"

A gust of wind swept through, fluttering Xiao Zhan's robes. His gaze sharpened, and a surging battle intent poured out, just as he had declared.

The Xiao Clan had come today to demand justice!

If they didn't show their teeth, did people really think they were sick cats?

If they didn't prove the Xiao Clan's strength to all of Wutan City today, tomorrow, more 'Jalie Clans' would come to erode their industries and businesses.

That was something Xiao Zhan, and indeed the entire Xiao Clan, could not accept.

"Clan Head, why do we need to waste any more breath on them? Our Jalie Clan has stood for a thousand years; when have we ever suffered such humiliation?"

"I, Jialie Nu, will not let them off no matter what!"

"I will use the blood of the Xiao Clan to reforge the prestige of our Jalie Clan!"

As the Second Elder of the Jalie Clan and one of their three Great Dou Masters, Jialie Nu was beyond furious, an extreme, chilling aura seeping from his body.

Pale blue Dou Qi swirled around him, making the surrounding air feel damp and heavy.

As a three-star Great Dou Master, his strength was among the best in Wutan City. When had he ever suffered such humiliation?

If this could be endured, what could not?

Regardless of what Jialie Bi thought, he, Jialie Nu, absolutely refused to accept this!

"Clan Head, things have reached this point; our Jalie Clan must fight to wash away this shame!"

The speaker was the Great Elder of the Jalie Clan, Jialie Shu, who was also a four-star Great Dou Master, second only to Jialie Bi.

With this, the three Great Dou Masters of the Jalie Clan—Jialie Bi, Jialie Shu, and Jialie Nu—gathered together, all glaring at the Xiao Clan members with fury.

"Good, good, good!" Jialie Bi's expression turned increasingly sinister. He let out three cold laughs, his eyes filled with venom as he looked at Xiao Zhan and whispered, "Xiao Zhan, the Xiao Clan brought all of this upon yourselves!"

"From today on, there will be no place for your Xiao Clan in Wutan City!"

He roared, his veins bulging as massive amounts of Dou Qi surged out like a flood, his formidable momentum filling the sky above the Jalie Clan.

"All Jalie clansmen, hear my order!" He raised his right hand, his tone icy, "Exterminate the invaders before us!"

Swish—

His palm slammed down.

In an instant.

Dozens of terrifying auras erupted above the Jalie Clan.

Three Great Dou Masters, nearly twenty Dou Masters, and nearly fifty Dou Practitioners all unleashed their full strength, preparing for a life-or-death battle against the Xiao Clan.

This terrifying momentum caused the expressions of the Xiao Clan members present to change.

In terms of raw strength, the Jalie Clan far exceeded their Xiao Clan. Under normal circumstances, the Xiao Clan would certainly not have wanted to engage them in battle.

But unfortunately, the Xiao Clan was no longer what it used to be.

Thinking of this, all the experts of the Xiao Clan turned their gazes toward Xiao Zhan at the very front.

To be precise, they looked at the ancient, simple longsword he had been holding in his arms.

Ancestor, I hope your words are true, and that this sword can really help us resolve the Jalie Clan.

Seeing a battle that would decide the fate of both clans about to erupt.

Xiao Zhan could not help but feel a little nervous.

He began to pray incessantly, hoping that the longsword in his arms could truly annihilate the enemy.

He took a deep breath, gripped the sword with one hand, looked at Jialie Bi in front of him, and laughed loudly: "Old dog Jialie, do you really think I would come to attack your Jalie Clan without any preparation?"

"What a joke! I have contended with you for decades; do you truly think I am so foolish?"

"I will tell you the truth!"

"Today is the day your Jalie Clan meets its end!"

"Watch my blade!"

Under the gaze of everyone present, he drew his longsword in a fit of rage.

With a sharp clang, the sword left its scabbard, its snow-white blade flashing before the crowd. In a daze, it felt as if a sword piercing through the heavens had risen before their very eyes.

The surging, majestic sword qi sent a chill through everyone's hearts.

"What terrifying sword qi!" Jialie Bi's expression turned ugly. He had no idea where Xiao Zhan had managed to acquire such a powerful weapon.

But could a single weapon truly defeat their Jalie Clan?

What a joke!

Did they think the Jalie Clan was made of mud?

Jialie Bi was just about to retort, but his expression gradually turned grave.

Something was wrong—something was very, very wrong.

Based on his understanding of Xiao Zhan, Xiao Zhan was never a reckless man. If he dared to come and attack them today, it meant he had made full preparations.

Could it be that he had a hidden trump card?

Or perhaps, was there something truly unique about this longsword?

Jialie Bi decided to hold his ground for now to see what exactly Xiao Zhan was up to.

With this thought, he turned his head to order his clansmen not to act rashly, then looked toward his opponent with a solemn expression, bracing for the potentially lethal strike.

One breath, two breaths, three breaths...

A full dozen breaths passed.

The atmosphere in the air reached a freezing point.

Just as the Jalie Clan remained vigilant, guarding against the attack that might come at any moment, nothing happened at all.

On the vast plaza, everything remained calm and tranquil.

Only Xiao Zhan was left standing there, looking awkward.

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