The Cloud Mist Sect Shall Cease to Exist!

Mittel Tengshan, Lion King Yan Shi—everyone had come. The key was that all of them treated Xiao Tian exceptionally well.

At that moment, Xiao Tian turned to look at them. "What do you want with me? Don't tell me you're here to stand up for the Cloud Mist Sect?"

Xiao Tian naturally knew that Fa Ma and Jia Xingtian, the Jia Ma Empire's most famously timid figures, would have far too many reservations to act no matter how greatly they owed him.

He had no intention of having much contact with them.

Hearing this, Fa Ma forced a smile and slowly stroked his beard. "Young friend Xiao Tian, you misunderstand. We merely wished to discuss a few matters with you!"

"I never expected you to be this formidable, Xiao Tian. Even a Dou Zong powerhouse was no match for you. Truly, heroes emerge in their youth!"

Xiao Tian raised a hand. "Whatever it is, we can discuss it later."

"This..." Fa Ma froze for a moment. Seeing Xiao Tian leave after a brief greeting, they could do nothing about it.

After all, they had come to ask something of Xiao Tian. More importantly, they simply could not defeat him. On the Dou Qi Continent, strength was supreme. If you had strength, you were heaven itself. If you were weak, no one would pity you; those around you would only mock you in every possible way.

That was why they had set aside their pride to seek out Xiao Tian. He was simply too outstanding.

Jia Xingtian still maintained his lofty demeanor. As he watched Xiao Tian leave, his eyes narrowed slightly. Rather than immediately flattering him like Fa Ma, he put on an aloof front. After all, as the guardian of the Jia Ma Empire's imperial family, he could not afford to lose face!

No matter how gifted Xiao Tian was, it would be difficult to make him lower his noble head. In his heart, he only wished to make use of each other!

If Yun Shan had already been killed, then the imperial family would no longer need to worry about the threat posed by the Cloud Mist Sect.

But then a new problem arose: what were they to do about Xiao Tian and the Xiao Clan?

Fa Ma did not care about any of that. He only wanted Xiao Tian to join the Alchemist Association.

As a merchant, Mittel Tengshan was equally sharp in this regard. Xiao Tian could not be offended; they had to show him goodwill. Later, he would definitely pay a visit to the Xiao Clan and work with them in business.

No, he had to handle it immediately.

Lion King Yan Shi was the same. He had nothing much to offer. Compared with Fa Ma, Jia Xingtian, and Mittel Tengshan, his family fortune was the thinnest.

There was nothing he could do but try his luck. As long as he showed some goodwill and did not offend Xiao Tian, that would be enough.

Watching Xiao Tian fly down toward the foot of the Cloud Mist Sect, Fa Ma smiled. "The Xiao Clan is likely to soar to the heavens from now on."

Fa Ma was delighted, but Jia Xingtian was not happy in the least. Xiao Tian was so ruthless. If the Xiao Clan rose to power, who knew whether that would benefit the imperial family?

Soon after, Xiao Tian brought Xiao Yan down to the ground. By then, the Cloud Mist Sect had already become a field of ruins.

The corpses of countless disciples lay scattered everywhere, and the air was thick with the stench of blood.

The scene was exceptionally brutal.

Xiao Yan rarely faced such an environment. He could not help raising a hand to cover his nose, his heart filled with shock.

Only after Wu Protector left did Medicine Elder appear. He slowly said, "Brat, are you scared? You've only just begun your journey! Take today as a proper experience!"

"This is the cruelty of the Dou Qi Continent. No one can protect the weak."

Xiao Yan gathered his courage. "I'm not scared. I'm only sighing over it."

He then turned his gaze toward Xiao Tian ahead of him. That majestic figure filled him with yearning. His big brother was his goal!

After suffering the blow of the Cloud Mist Sect's destruction, Nalan Yanran looked at the devastated sect before her. The sight was horrifying, and tears welled in her eyes, refusing to settle for a long time.

Her hands clenched tightly into fists, her nails digging into her palms without her noticing. Her heart was filled with regret and pain, but amid that pain, a resolve gradually rose.

"I will avenge the Cloud Mist Sect. Xiao Tian, I will never let you go." She rose to her feet, determination shining in her eyes. At that moment, she resolved to improve her strength at all costs. No matter how perilous the road ahead, she would never retreat.

Before long, Xiao Tian walked over and stopped in front of Yun Yun and Nalan Yanran. At that moment, Yun Yun's lovely face was covered in glistening tears.

When he saw Xiao Tian approaching, Gu He furrowed his brows, unease rising in his heart. Xiao Tian was too powerful; even Yun Shan had not been his match. Though Gu He could not possibly defeat him, his desire to protect Yun Yun was genuine!

"Xiao Tian, what are you trying to do?"

Gu He's gaze was firm. He feared that Xiao Tian would attack Yun Yun. After all, the Cloud Mist Sect had formed a grudge with him, and Xiao Tian might very well kill them to eliminate future trouble.

Yun Yun raised her slender jade hand and wiped away her tears. "Gu He, thank you. This matter has nothing to do with you."

"As the sect leader of the Cloud Mist Sect, I am willing to bear all of this."

Seeing Yun Yun so sorrowful, Gu He let out a sigh.

"Xiao Tian, if you still bear resentment, then take it out on me, the sect leader!"

"I only hope that you can spare the other disciples of the Cloud Mist Sect, as well as Nalan Yanran!"

Nalan Yanran, standing behind them, was stunned. Her delicate brows knitted together. "Teacher, no! Even if I die, I, Nalan Yanran, will never retreat."

"This is all Yanran's fault. If it had not been for the broken engagement, none of this would have happened."

"Xiao Tian, this matter has absolutely nothing to do with Teacher."

"I, Nalan Yanran, will take responsibility alone." Nalan Yanran's gaze was firm, her brows faintly furrowed as a resolute aura radiated from her.

"Yanran, what are you doing?"

"Cough, cough." A voice sounded at that moment. Everyone turned and saw Nalan Su supporting Nalan Jie as they walked over.

After learning that Xiao Tian had caused havoc at the Cloud Mist Sect, they had rushed over immediately, not even caring about the poison in their bodies.

"Grandfather, Father! Why are you here?" Nalan Yanran asked.

Xiao Tian and Xiao Yan were both taken aback. This old man must be Nalan Jie.

But his body was currently full of Brand Poison, making even movement difficult.

Upon seeing Xiao Tian, Nalan Jie froze briefly, then walked over and dropped to his knees with a thud. Nalan Su was startled as well.

Nalan Yanran's brows drew together as she moved to stop him. "Grandfather... why are you kneeling before him?!"

"Shut up! You still have the nerve to speak? Cough, cough." Nalan Jie rebuked her angrily. He suddenly raised a hand and coughed several times, enduring the pain the Brand Poison inflicted on his body. "Xiao Tian, I, Nalan Jie, beg you to spare Yanran. This is all because I indulged her too much."

"I have wronged Brother Xiao Lin!"

Xiao Lin and Nalan Jie had been close friends. In their youth, they had forged a deep bond through a battle. To repay Xiao Lin for saving his life, Nalan Jie had proposed a marriage alliance between their families, arranging the engagement between Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran. Yet the Nalan Clan had gone back on its word and failed to honor the agreement.

He blamed himself deeply for it.

Hearing this, Nalan Yanran felt a mix of emotions, but she still wanted to control her own fate.

Xiao Tian narrowed his eyes and stepped forward to help him up. "Elder Nalan, you and my grandfather were close friends. There is no need for this."

Nalan Jie began coughing. "To be honest, this old man is no longer qualified to ask the Xiao Clan for forgiveness. But today, I, Nalan Jie, apologize to the Xiao Clan on behalf of the Nalan Clan!"

"Elder Nalan, some things cannot be forced. My big brother is right—you do not need to do this," Xiao Yan said at that moment.

At that moment, Xiao Yan decided to step forward himself rather than hide behind his big brother.

The matters concerning Yun Shan and Yun Leng had already been resolved. As for what came next, he wanted to give his own answer.

At that moment, Xiao Tian stroked his chin. The Cloud Mist Sect's treasury should contain quite a few things. After thinking it over, he decided to take a look later and see what treasures it held. With more resources, he could raise his strength again.

Xiao Yan clenched his fists. "Nalan Yanran, I, Xiao Yan, will prove that I am not trash. I have not forgotten our three-year agreement."

"How could I, Xiao Yan, be cowardly? If I gave my word, I will keep it, because this is my chance to prove myself."

"As for the destruction of the Cloud Mist Sect, Yun Leng and Yun Shan brought it upon themselves."

Looking at the young man before him, who had seemingly reined in his emotions in an instant, Nalan Jie suddenly felt a chill in his heart!

If Xiao Yan remained useless forever, then so be it. But if he truly gained strength, his future achievements would certainly be extraordinary.

Nalan Yanran wiped away her tears, her lovely face resolute. "Xiao Yan, I, Nalan Yanran, apologize to you once more, and to the Xiao Clan. That day, I was discourteous. However, in our three-year agreement, I, Nalan Yanran, will show no mercy. I will win!"

Her small fists clenched tightly. It was no longer merely the humiliation of breaking off the engagement, but also the humiliation of the Cloud Mist Sect's destruction. She, Nalan Yanran, had to win!

She would wash away every humiliation and prove that she had not been wrong to break off the engagement!