"What exactly are we here for?"
The Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect, Ouyang Wuantong, wore a peculiar expression, laced with so regret. As he let out a sigh, many others mirrored his sentint deeply.
It's well known that as leaders of these forces, they have nurous significant matters to attend to. Yet they set aside their duties to rush to Impermanence Island, only to witness two groups bicker without any resolution.
If word got out, it would be a huge joke. Though none would dare to openly ridicule them, this incident indeed left everyone feeling quite perplexed.
"Now that the matter is concluded here, there's no point in staying any longer, is there?"
Ouyang Wuantong glanced around, and as soon as he spoke, he leapt away, not lingering on Impermanence Island. Being the Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect, he intended to be the first to spread the news of what transpired here across the continent.
"Amitabha!"
The Destroyer Venerable of Thunder Sound Mountain declared a Buddhist chant, and just as he was about to turn and leave, a figure suddenly darted over, blocking his path.
"Venerable, do you have ti to talk with Wu?"
The one obstructing the Destroyer Venerable was none other than the Palace Master of Wuyan Palace, Wu Zhukong. As soon as he finished speaking, Wei Duzheng, the President of Spirit Fighting Comrce, also barred the way of Sky Thunder Valley's Valley Master, Duan Zixiao.
Wu Zhukong and Wei Duzheng evidently had deep knowledge of certain news circulating the continent. In an instant, figures like the Zhao Family Patriarch and the Killing Heart Sect's Sect Leader were gathered by the powerholders of these two top forces.
As for the other Sect leaders who remained uninvolved, upon seeing this assembly, they were deep in contemplation. This was especially true for the departing Sect Leader of Shenxiao Sect, Ouyang Wuantong, who was suddenly enlightened.
"Are these guys plotting against Yun Xiao again?"
Ouyang Wuantong took one last look back and chose not to interfere further. He was determined to accurately docunt the events for Wanxiao Sect, ensuring Yun Xiao's accomplishnts were known across the Tenglong Continent.
As for how Wuyan Palace and Spirit Fighting Comrce planned to deal with Yun Xiao, Ouyang Wuantong decided not to intervene. In truth, given Shenxiao Sect's strength, they didn't have the standing to ddle, especially since their relationship with Yun Xiao didn't warrant risking their lives in his defense.
A conspiracy against Yun Xiao bubbled beneath the surface, and within a month after the battle at Impermanence Island concluded, the events seed to have wings, flying throughout the entire Tenglong Continent.
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In the Southeast Territory, on the outskirts of the Tenglong Continent!
This area originally belonged to the Xiao Family, one of the three major families. Alas, since the Xiao Family's destruction over a year ago, the Southeast Territory witnessed the rise of various heroes, turning chaotic beyond asure.
With the Xiao Family's downfall, other power families vied for dominance, resulting in a bloody struggle. Unfortunately, these family sects lacked the strength of the forr Xiao Family, leading to a chaotic battleground.
Strangely, the young lady of the Hu Family, responsible for defeating the Xiao Family, showed no desire to take their place, inciting ambition in nurous Southeast Territory experts.
Over the past year, the Slaughter Spirit Battlefield saw brutal scenes, and the Southeast Territory on the continent experienced countless small and large battles over territorial claims.
Bam!
In ng City, atop a certain pavilion, a loud noise suddenly erupted. A figure crashed through a window fra, tumbling down, yet managed a mid-air maneuver, avoiding severe injury.
"Wu Lao Si, you are despicable! Secretly ambushing like this!"
The middle-aged man who crashed through the window did not flee after landing, but instead began cursing loudly on the street.
Swish, swish, swish...
Following the man's curses, a series of whooshes ca from above. Several figures swiftly leapt down, encircling the middle-aged man.
Leading their charge was an individual at the Peak of Earth Bending Realm, an already top-tier force within ng City.
The aura he emitted forced many cultivators watching the scene to keep a respectful distance, not daring to approach the battlefield at all.
"Old Xiao, you've misunderstood. I didn't ambush operatives to attack you; rather, I wish to discuss sothing with you!"
The Peak Earth Bending Realm cultivator, known as Wu Lao Si, did not leverage his numbers against Old Xiao. Instead, he spoke calmly, leaving onlookers utterly confused.
Regarding Wu Lao Si and Old Xiao, in this ng City among cultivators, it can be said there's no one who doesn't know them.
Moreover, both of them have reached the peak of the Earth Bending Realm; even compared to so elders of the forr Xiao Family, they are not any less.
Ever since the Xiao Family's destruction, ng City, this major city in the Southeast, has beco chaotic. Among this, Wu Lao Si and Old Xiao were the most formidable, and the dominance struggle of ng City revolved around these two.
However, at this mont, Wu Lao Si has taken the upper hand. With strength not inferior to Old Xiao's, plus the assistance of many surrounding cultivators, it's certainly possible to eliminate the latter.
Yet under such circumstances, Wu Lao Si is suppressing this vast advantage and even suggesting discussing sothing with Old Xiao. What could these two old rivals, who have fought to the death for more than a year, have to talk about?
"Wu Lao Si, what sinister plan do you have now?"
Old Xiao, indeed, isn't so easily fooled. Seeing him wave the ghost-headed broadsword, a surge of hostility rises, and in his eyes, a glint of hatred flickers.
To be honest, although Old Xiao is also a peak Earth Bending Realm expert, his mind isn't as sharp as Wu Lao Si's. In over a year of conflict, he's rarely gained the upper hand.
Several tis, the forces Old Xiao painstakingly assembled were wiped out by Wu Lao Si's sches. How could he feel any goodwill towards this old opponent?
Thus, Old Xiao believes the opponent's words are ant to lower his guard, aiming to kill him when off-guard. The opponent doesn't strike now, just waiting for an opportune mont.
"Old Xiao, have you heard the news from Impermanence Island?"
This ti, Wu Lao Si actually doesn't make a move. He knows that with a history of struggle with Old Xiao, a few words couldn't possibly dispel the other's hostility. Therefore, he goes straight to the point.
"Hmph, so what if I have?"
Upon hearing this, Old Xiao snorts coldly. Yet after thinking about certain things, he seems to understand Wu Lao Si's intentions, reducing the hatred in his eyes.
"Old Xiao, you should know how destitute I, Wu Lao Si, was back then, hunted by the Xiao Family's Great Elder to the brink of desperation. Even my three brothers died at the hands of those bastards from the Xiao Family!"
Sensing the diminishing anger in Old Xiao's eyes, Wu Lao Si's next words lead many people to nod slowly, as they've heard pieces of this matter.
The forr Wu Family was a significant family in ng City. By the ti it passed to Wu Lao Si, all four brothers reached the peak of the Earth Bending Realm, especially the eldest, who was even at the half-step Heavenly Rank.
Unfortunately, once, Wu Lao Si accidentally offended the Xiao Family's Great Elder, a genuine Heavenly Rank expert, and disaster befell the Wu Family, leading to their annihilation.
Wu Lao Si's three brothers sacrificed themselves to block the Xiao Family's Great Elder, allowing him to escape alone.
This story not only spread in ng City, but beca the talk of neighboring cities. Though everyone knew of the Xiao Family's bullying, no one dared stand for the Wu Family when faced with such overwhelming strength.
After that, the Xiao Family set up the Heaven and Earth Net across the entire Southeast Territory of the Tenglong Continent to hunt down the last surviving Wu Lao Si, forcing this peak Earth Bending Realm expert to remain in hiding for years.
Until one lucky chance, when Wu Lao Si, who had fled to other regions, suddenly heard of the Xiao Family's destruction, he couldn't help but feel ecstatic and rushed back to ng City at the fastest speed.
However, the Wu Family no longer existed. After setting up a symbolic grave for his relatives, Wu Lao Si soon assembled a group, intending to reclaim his dominance in ng City.
At this ti, Old Xiao also wanted a share, leading to a struggle over territory for more than a year. Now, Wu Lao Si brings up the Wu Family's tragic past again, which Old Xiao naturally has heard, further weakening the fury on his face.
"Old Xiao, you should know, seeking revenge for the Wu Family, destroying the Xiao Family, is my sole wish, Wu Lao Si, and it was all achieved by that young lady from the Hu Family!"
With a trace of excitent on his face, Wu Lao Si says: "After the battle on Impermanence Island ended, news ca that the young lady from the Hu Family plans to rebuild Impermanence Island. How about it, Old Xiao? Are you willing to join , Wu Lao Si, in helping the young lady from the Hu Family?"
At this mont, Wu Lao Si finally reveals his heartfelt thoughts, and hearing his words, Old Xiao finally genuinely believes the other won't strike against him anymore.
The Wu Family massacre was well-known in ng City, just that, given the forr strength of the Xiao Family, avenging them was nearly impossible for Wu Lao Si alone.
Yet, a young girl nad Hu Ying'er appeared like a cot, single-handedly obliterating the entire Xiao Family's upper echelons, causing the colossal Xiao Family to collapse entirely.
Upon receiving the news, Wu Lao Si couldn't stop shedding tears for days, kowtowing towards the Southeast Territory nine tis, both comforting the spirits of the Wu Family and deeply grateful to the benefactor who avenged them.
However, Hu Ying'er disappeared after destroying the Xiao Family, and Wu Lao Si, unable to find her to express gratitude, could only wait until news from Impermanence Island erged, seizing his chance to repay the favor.
Upon receiving the news, Wu Lao Si imdiately made his decision.
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