The instant the barrier shattered, countless points of light shot past the Giantwood Sect disciples, then veered around them and swept by their sides. Though Sword Qi surged and churned, it did not kill them.
Yet once the Sword Qi had passed, their bodies were covered in wounds. That was no longer Huo Hai's concern. After the firefly-like lights flashed by, Huo Hai let out a long breath. "Good. My control is still decent."
Huo Hai had never intended to slaughter indiscriminately here. He had come this time for revenge, so he could only hunt members of the Mu Family. He could not casually touch anyone else who was not from the Mu Family. Before his strength transcended the rules, he still had to act within them. Huo Hai's current strength might seem formidable, but that was only because the Giantwood Sect had not reacted in time.
If the Giantwood Sect had been given enough time to deploy a large-scale Battle Formation or invite experts from the other Eight Gates to help, Huo Hai could never have beaten the Giantwood Sect into such a state. This sort of opportunity would only come once.
If he slaughtered indiscriminately, then not only the Eight Gates, but everyone harboring designs on him would seize this excuse to cause him trouble. With Huo Hai's current strength, he had no way to withstand so many people. He needed time. Although this would still draw the attention of others, they would at least have some misgivings. This little bit of time was exactly what Huo Hai needed most.
"Well? Can you hand the Mu Family over to me now?" Huo Hai slowly spoke while facing the furious gazes of the Giantwood Sect's many experts. The three Supreme Elders had forcibly supported the Sect-Guardian Grand Formation just