With a gentle pinch of Yun Tian's fingertips, Hua Ling exploded into a cloud of bloody mist before she could even scream.
"No-!"
A heart-rending howl suddenly rang out, its grief no different from that of someone whose own child had died-and that was exactly what had happened.
The newcomer was Hua Ling's biological father, Hua Xiong, an outer sect deacon of the Feather God Sect.
As Hua Xiong stared at the spreading blood mist, his veins bulged and his eyes turned blood-red. His towering hatred almost took physical form.
Yet Yun Tian remained utterly unruffled, as though he had merely crushed an ant, not even sparing it another glance.
Beside him, Nie Li watched Yun Tian's decisive, effortless slaughter with eyes full of envy. He knew perfectly well that such composure came not from powerful backing, but from absolute strength. Strength enough to disregard rules, punishments, and every lurking demon and monster.
One day... I'll become like that too. Nie Li inwardly clenched his fists. Saint Emperor, Demon Lord-I'll trample them all beneath my feet.
Lu Piao simply stared, dumbstruck, and murmured in worship:
"That was so badass... he just crushed her outright?!"
Xiao Yu's expression shifted slightly. She hurried forward and warned him in a low voice:
"Brother Yun Tian, he... he's Hua Ling's father, Hua Xiong, an outer sect deacon."
Yun Tian paused, somewhat surprised:
"Hua Xiong?"
A name instinctively sprang into his mind, and he couldn't help asking:
"Xiao Yu, does your Feather God Sect... have someone named Guan Yu?"
Xiao Yu blinked:
"Brother Yun Tian, how did you know? There really is a Deacon Guan Yu who serves in the outer sect alongside Hua Xiong."
The corners of Yun Tian's mouth lifted:
"Then those two definitely don't get along."
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