On the Xuanwu Continent, a powerful empire was once born.
The founder of the empire was soone who liked to attach himself to others.
He married a strong-willed woman and made use of her family’s influence.
He acknowledged a powerful brother and used him for protection.
Eventually, he succeeded and beca the Emperor, unifying the Xuanwu Continent.
However, on the first day he ascended the throne, he was in the spotlight outside, but in reality, controlled by the strong-willed woman behind the scenes.
Like a puppet.
He couldn’t even protect the woman he loved. She was turned into a human swine and died miserably, and he had no way to help her.
His kingdom was devoured by that woman’s family, and he was powerless.
Until one of his descendants appeared, a true king, who didn’t rely on others, and in extrely difficult circumstances, defeated nurous competitors to ascend to the throne.
Only then did they finally reclaim their kingdom from that woman’s family.
Since that ti, the empire truly belonged to them.
Heiye Wuxing was aware of this history, and from Ling Xiao, he saw the makings of a genuine overlord.
There was no cunning or shrewdness, no presumptuous smoothness.
Unwilling to cling to others.
Success for such a person is challenging.
But once successful, they beco true overlords.
"Alright, I won’t say much more. Just follow your own heart."
Heiye Wuxing smiled slightly.
How could he not be pleased? His disciple is not a sycophantic opportunist.
To him, this was indeed comforting.
...
Ling Xiao, Lin Yang, and Qing Luan Hua finally left the Black Immortal Mountain, heading towards the higher parts of Eight Immortals Mountain.
That place is the true center of Eight Immortals Mountain—Upper Baxian Mountain.
It is ho to the most powerful Eight Great Families of the mountain.
Every family there represents power and prestige.
The trio, on their way to the entrance of the Dark Clan, saw Heiye Wuguang.
Heiye Wuguang remained silent, evidently having received Ling Xiao’s response from Heiye Wuxing.
He would not recognize him as foster father.
This naturally displeased Heiye Wuguang to so extent.
So many wish to recognize him as father, and he hasn’t agreed, yet Ling Xiao dared to refuse?
He planned to retaliate against this brat.
The thod of retaliation was to make him despair.
Ultimately, he would co begging to beco his adoptive son.
Aside from the Clan Leader, he’s the most powerful in the Dark Clan, so it’s quite easy for him to do sothing.
Ling Xiao, of course, was unaware of Heiye Wuguang’s intentions.
He rely felt that Heiye Wuguang was in a bad mood.
But he didn’t pay much attention to it.
He ca to the Dark Clan to practice martial arts, not to curry favor with anyone.
"The Eight Great Families, all have divisions between Inner Clan and Branch Family mbers, those servants and slaves, they are from the Branch Family mbers.
Inner Clan mbers are not required to work; they only need to focus on cultivation."
Perhaps to deliberately provoke Ling Xiao, as they passed the Dark Clan compound, Heiye Wuguang pointed out the busy Branch Family mbers.
These Branch Family mbers are also Disciples of Upper Eight Immortals Mountain.
In the eyes of Disciples of Lower Eight Immortals Mountain, they are practically seen as superior beings.
However, in reality, they serve as workhorses for the Inner Clan, which indeed is difficult.
Heiye Wuguang wanted to see a regretful expression on Ling Xiao’s face.
Unfortunately, he didn’t see it.
Ling Xiao’s expression remained calm.
To Ling Xiao, the so-called Inner Clan were rely those who lived in luxury every day, yet didn’t know grains from dirt, and didn’t exert themselves physically.
These people, despite having ample ti for cultivation, mostly spent it on enjoynt and leisure.
The actual ti they spent on cultivation might not be more than the Branch Family mbers.
Moreover, if a person does not undergo refinent, how can they beco talented?
Living in comfort every day will lead to downfall sooner or later.
He definitely didn’t want to beco like them.
Inner Clan may be good, but Branch Family mbers are not bad either.
Inner Clan can easily gain access to martial skills and resources.
But Branch Family mbers can also obtain the sa things through their own efforts, and that’s enough.
"Hmph, brat, you’ll regret this sooner or later."
Seeing Ling Xiao unmoved, Heiye Wuguang was left to feel disdain before continuing on with him.
First they arrived at the Inner Clan dwellings.
This place was beautiful, with clear mountains and waters, an excellent environnt.
Each Inner Clan mber had their own private courtyard, served by Branch Family mbers.
Then they proceeded to the Branch Family mbers’ dwellings.
Although not bad, each person had their own little house, but it was just a small house, vastly different from the courtyards, and without servants.
Heiye Wuguang continued, "Now you understand the conditions of Inner Clan are much better than Branch Family mbers."
His words were, of course, ant for Ling Xiao.
Ling Xiao calmly replied, "Grand Elder, you’re not wrong, but we are here to cultivate, not to enjoy. Since the accommodations are arranged, let’s proceed with the ceremony?"
"Good lad, you truly have sothing special, not tempted by this?"
Heiye Wuguang began to respect Ling Xiao a little.
However, he naturally wouldn’t give up his "retaliation" plan.
He was determined to make Ling Xiao bow before him. It was a matter of self-respect as a Grand Elder and the second strongest of the Dark Clan.
"Kid, I heard you have so dealings with Lin Ruoxian? Better end it soon, or it won’t be good for you in the future."
Once the accommodations were settled, the next was the clan induction ceremony. Even as Branch Family mbers, they belonged to the Dark Clan, and had to visit the Clan Leader and the Four Great Elders.
Heiye Wuguang was, of course, one of the Four Great Elders.
The other three were all experts.
At this mont, both the Clan Leader and the Four Great Elders were at the Dark Clan’s Sacrificial Altar.
Each new mber of the clan would go through such a ceremony.
After all, there were only three disciples joining every eight-year cycle.
On the road, Heiye Wuguang suddenly spoke.
Ling Xiao, feeling sowhat puzzled, still replied, "Steward Ruo Xian is my benefactor, more importantly, he’s my friend, cutting ties with him is impossible."
Heiye Wuguang sneered, "If you were my adoptive son, saying that would be fine, whatever happens, I could stand in for you.
However, you refuse to recognize as foster father, so it won’t work.
Truthfully, our Clan Leader’s son, An Feitian, is insanely fond of Lin Ruoxian.
Moreover, Lin Ruoxian is already chosen as one of the successors for She Clan’s next Clan Leader.
So Clan Leader An Yexing will strongly support this matter.
If you have ambiguous connections with Lin Ruoxian, you won’t just offend An Feitian, but also our Clan Leader An Yexing, consider it wisely."
"I stand by what I said, if people don’t provoke , I won’t provoke them! If your Dark Clan has those who are ignorant, don’t bla for being rciless!"
Ling Xiao coldly cast a glance at Heiye Wuguang and said, "I hope everyone can treat each other with respect and avoid harm, otherwise the Dark Clan won’t find peace."
"Good kid, aren’t you afraid of crippling you on the spot?"
Heiye Wuguang said coldly.
"Criple ? You can go ahead now, but while your power is strong, it’s definitely not easy to kill ."
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