" Bai Clan?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yuheng's words, Xiao Yan and the other person were taken aback, and a cold glint flashed in their eyes.
The former nodded slightly and said softly:
"Moreover, quite a few people have come, including the head of the Bai Clan. This makes the situation rather tricky."
"Then what about the brothers' father? It seems Bai Zijing is still not giving up. He's even brought the family's head. Is he really going to make you pay for his son's life?"
Xiao Xuan remained expressionless, but his eyes were filled with a chilling sword intent.
Xiao Yan smiled faintly, flicked his sleeve lightly, and said coldly:
Let's go.
"You're going? They're here for you. As long as you don't show yourself, even the Bai Clan can't force their way into my Xiao Clan. But if you go..."
"Hehe, clan leader, since they've already come knocking on our door, why should we avoid them? If I were to do that, wouldn't it make the Xiao Clan look lowly? If they want my life, they should see if they have the ability..."
As soon as he finished speaking, he took the lead and flew towards the entrance of the Xiao Clan. After that, Xiao Yuheng frowned and glanced at Xiao Xuan. Seeing the latter's calm expression, the worry on his face disappeared, and he followed suit.
Halfway there, a group of figures swiftly approached from in front of Xiao Yan. Upon closer inspection, they were none other than Xiao Shaojun and the other young members of the Xiao Clan. Seeing them, Xiao Yan was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion:
"Why are you all here too?"
"Haha, we've heard about it. The Bai Clan wants to mess with my Xiao Clan. They should know first whose territory this is. With us here, they won't be able to touch a single hair on your head!"
Xiao Shaojun laughed heartily, and the group of people behind him immediately echoed him. Their aggressive demeanor was quite domineering. Seeing this, Xiao Yan's heart stirred slightly, and he no longer held back. With a wave of his hand, he decisively led these people to Xiao City.
At the same time, two groups of people stood imposingly in the sky above Xiao City. One group was led by Xiao Yuehua, the sixth elder of the Xiao Clan, while the other group was led by a middle-aged man in a brocade robe, followed by a team of nearly a hundred people. The group stood tall and imposing, their aura filling the sky above Xiao City, causing many people in the city to change color slightly.
Judging from their demeanor, it's clear they're no ordinary people. Their ostentatious appearance within the Xiao Clan's territory suggests they're up to no good!
"These people seem to be Bai Clan people. The young man next to the leader looks like Bai Zijing, the eldest son of the Bai Clan."
"Hmph, what an ignorant fellow. Bai Zijing has traveled the continent and knows many people, but the one standing before him is the real big shot— Bai Zijing's father, and also the patriarch of the Bai Clan, Bai Haotang. He's a powerhouse at the Yuan Zun level!"
" Yuan Zun? What does such a powerful figure want to do by personally appearing in the Xiao Clan?"
"I heard that some time ago in the Flowing Fire Plain, Bai Zijing led a team into the Fire Banyan Ruins, but he was the only one who came out alive. Now it seems he might have some connection with the Xiao Clan..."
While whispers circulated among the city below, in the sky, Bai Haotang's cold gaze swept over a group of the Xiao Clan elders opposite him. Finally, his gaze settled on Xiao Yuehua, and a rather oppressive aura spread outwards. He then said in a deep voice:
"I don't have much patience left. Are you going to hand over the people I need or not?!"
Faced with Bai Haotang's oppressive aura, Xiao Yuehua raised her eyebrows slightly, let out a cold snort, and took a step forward. An invisible ripple instantly spread out, dissipating the pressure. She said coldly:
" Bai Clan, I don't care whether what you're saying is true or false. Your Bai Clan has run into trouble, so you come to my Xiao Clan to demand people back. What do you take my Xiao Clan for?"
" Xiao Yuehua, I don't want to make things difficult for the Xiao Clan, but my son died at Xiao Yan's hands, and I must avenge this death myself. As long as you hand over Xiao Yan, I will leave with my men."
Bai Haotang stared coldly at the woman opposite him, his chilling words eliciting a cold snort from her:
"As I said before, Xiao Yan left the Xiao Clan two years ago. If you want to find him, go elsewhere. My Xiao Clan has no one you're looking for!"
After saying that, Xiao Yuehua waved her sleeve and twisted her body, her cold shout suddenly ringing out.
"See a visitor out!"
These words caused Bai Haotang's face to darken completely. His venomous gaze was fixed on Xiao Yuehua's turning back. Anger surged in his heart. With a flick of his wrist, he gathered his Origin Qi in his palm and instantly disappeared from the spot.
"So you're refusing to pay?"
Immediately afterward, a furious shout suddenly came from behind Xiao Yuehua. Then, the Xiao Clan elders who were facing Bai Haotang fell into the city below under the latter's powerful impact. They charged straight towards Xiao Yuehua with unstoppable momentum!
" Bai Haotang, how dare you! This is my Xiao Clan!"
Seeing the other party reveal such a ferocious posture, Xiao Yuehua was immediately enraged. She swung her jade hand fiercely, her Origin Qi, she met the opponent head-on.
" Xiao Yan harmed my son and killed my clan elders. If you don't hand him over today, none of you will have peace!"
"Bang!"
The two clashed head-on, Xiao Yuehua was instantly repelled. Bai Haotang's cultivation as Seven-Star Yuan Zun was unmatched even among those of the same realm. With her strength as Three-Star Yuan Zun, she was indeed struggling.
After several exchanges, Xiao Yuehua was quickly overwhelmed and was then blasted back by Bai Haotang's attack. Her internal energy surged violently, and it seemed Bai Haotang was about to seize an opportunity. His hand transformed into a claw, unleashing Origin Qi, and slammed down towards Xiao Yuehua's chest. And just then...
"Clang!"
With a resounding clang, a chilling sword aura surged outwards to both sides, forming an invisible curtain that shielded the Xiao Clan members. Immediately afterward, Bai Haotang retreated, his face grim as he looked towards a certain spot in the void. A figure in a green robe materialized there, none other than Xiao Xuan, who had arrived just in time.
"What domineering sword energy!"
Bai Haotang glanced at the sword mark on his palm and felt a surge of surprise. Although the person in front of him was far inferior in cultivation, the sword aura emanating from him was probably even greater than that of the Ouyang Clan.
"When did the Xiao Clan produce such a figure?"
Just as he was secretly wondering, Bai Zijing swiftly flew forward beside him and whispered something in his ear. Then, a fierce look appeared on his face, and he suddenly raised his eyes, his pupils flashing with increasing killing intent as he looked at Xiao Xuan, who was protecting Xiao Yuehua as she retreated. He said in a deep voice:
"It was you who killed Bai Rong?"