Allied Forces

Just then, a commotion broke out among the distant crowd.

The people before them gradually began quickly parting down the middle, moving to either side.

Then Jia Lie Bi and Ao Bapa appeared in the Xiao Clan's field of vision.

But when the Xiao Clan members truly saw Jia Lie Bi and Ao Bapa before them, every face grew several shades more grave.

"Clan Head Jia Lie, Clan Head Ao Bapa, I don't recall ever inviting either of you. Why have you brought your men to the Xiao Clan's grounds today?"

Standing at the very front of the crowd, Xiao Zhan sneered at Jia Lie Bi and Ao Bapa.

"Hahaha... what should we do? It seems we aren't very welcome."

Upon hearing Xiao Zhan's words, Jia Lie Bi was not angered. Instead, a smile curved his lips as he spoke to Ao Bapa beside him.

Ao Bapa snorted disdainfully at Jia Lie Bi's words, then turned his gaze toward Xiao Zhan.

"Hmph, I told you long ago that leaving the Xiao Clan alone would eventually bring disaster. When I asked you to join forces with me and eliminate the Xiao Clan, you refused. Now look what happened. That little bastard from the Xiao Clan brought back so many powerful experts from who knows where, forcing us to reveal our clans' hidden reserves."

Ao Bapa stared at Jia Lie Bi as he spoke in a sinister tone.

"Ao Bapa, you can't blame anyone else for this. Who knew that trash Xiao Han would have such good luck and find such formidable helpers?"

Despite the two men's blatant mockery, Xiao Ming felt little anger.

To him, the members of the two great clans were no more than lambs awaiting slaughter.

Even if the two sides truly clashed later, Xiao Ming was not the least bit afraid given his current strength.

Besides, he had long since sent Seven Baleful Intents and the others around to the rear of the allied forces from the two clans. The moment he gave the order, the people of Black Demon Stockade would surely give them a huge surprise.

Xiao Ming could endure their mockery, but Xiao Zhan and the others beside him had already been grinding their teeth in hatred.

Xiao Zhan immediately glared furiously at the two men without the slightest courtesy.

"Hmph, Jia Lie Bi, Ao Bapa, don't get too arrogant. Over the years, how many disgraceful things have your two clans done to the disciples of our Xiao Clan behind our backs? Since you've come knocking today, it's time to settle the grudges between us once and for all!"

Jia Lie Bi merely gave a disdainful snort at Xiao Zhan's words, not bothering to respond at all.

When Jia Lie Bi looked at Xiao Zhan, a cold killing intent flickered deep within his eyes. Clearly, he bore deep hostility toward the Xiao Clan.

"Hmph!"

Ao Bapa also snorted coldly, his expression toward Xiao Zhan full of malice. "Hmph, Xiao Zhan, since you've said as much, I'll deal with you first!"

The instant Ao Bapa finished speaking, he charged straight at Xiao Zhan. Seeing this, Xiao Zhan did not dare be careless. He hurriedly drew his longsword and instantly engaged Ao Bapa in battle.

"Xiao Zhan, surrender your life!"

At that moment, a dense killing intent suddenly erupted from the other side. Immediately afterward, a black-robed man appeared at the very front of the crowd.

The moment the black-robed man appeared, the surrounding air seemed to turn into thick blood.

An incomparably violent pressure suddenly erupted, directly shrouding every Xiao Clan member present.

This pressure was enough to rival that of a nine-star Martial Master.

Moreover, he was at the peak of the nine-star Grand Dou Master realm.

Xiao Zhan was pressed so hard that he could barely breathe, and the blood throughout his body nearly stopped flowing.

"Who are you?"

Only then did Xiao Zhan slowly raise his head and ask the black-robed man.

Yet the black-robed man did not answer Xiao Zhan at all. He simply attacked, and in an instant, a terrifying palm imprint slammed out.

At that moment, Xiao Zhan felt his heart suddenly contract.

Boom!

This time, Xiao Zhan failed to dodge. The palm struck him squarely in the chest, and bright red blood splattered everywhere.

Xiao Zhan's body flew backward like a cannonball, crashing into the ground and shattering the hard stone slabs.

"Pfft!"

Xiao Zhan spat out a mouthful of clotted blood. His entire body was in a miserable state, clearly having suffered an attack he could not withstand.

Yet even though his body was on the verge of collapse, Xiao Zhan still struggled back to his feet.

Seeing their clan head injured, the Xiao Clan members hurried to Xiao Zhan's side and helped him up.

"Clan Head, how are you?"

Supported by the Xiao Clan members, Xiao Zhan finally managed to steady himself.

However, his chest had already caved in, and he looked utterly wretched.

Yet Xiao Zhan merely shook his head, indicating that he was fine.

"Xiao Zhan, you do have some skill. Not bad, not bad. As expected of Xiao Zhan. Unfortunately, you are destined to die today. This time, no one can save you."

At that moment, Jia Lie Bi and Ao Bapa both watched Xiao Zhan with vicious grins.

As Xiao Zhan looked at the mysterious black-robed man who had severely wounded him with a sneak attack, sweetness rose in his throat, and he spat out another mouthful of blood.

Under the pressure of the allied forces of the two factions, Xiao Zhan and the others were no match for them at all.

Xiao Zhan looked at the combined forces of the two great clans before him and could not help frowning. He had clearly not expected their alliance to possess so many experts. Had everything not been arranged in advance, they might truly have fallen here today.

Xiao Zhan knew that he absolutely could not sit and wait for death. He had to find a way to break this deadlock.

"Xiao Zhan, your Xiao Clan must perish today. Otherwise, my Jia Lie Clan will never know peace."

At this moment, Jia Lie Bi spoke again, glaring viciously at Xiao Zhan.

"Hahaha..."

Xiao Zhan threw back his head and let out a long laugh. "Our Xiao Clan has stood in Wu Tan City for decades. How could we so easily be defeated by the likes of you?"

As his words fell, a crazed, savage expression surfaced on Xiao Zhan's face. "If you want to destroy the Xiao Clan, you'll have to step over my corpse first."

"Xiao Zhan, do you think your people can stop us? What wishful thinking. Today, we'll show you the strength of our two great clans. Kill them!"

Ao Bapa roared.

As his words fell, their allied forces launched a fierce attack, charging toward the Xiao Clan members.