A streak of radiant light soared across the sky. Moments later, it appeared above the imperial capital, with over a dozen figures fluttering their Dou Qi wings behind them. Under the watchful and stunned eyes of the city, they formed a semi-encircling formation, enclosing Yun Du and his companions with smirks on their faces. When these winged figures materialized, the entire city fell silent once more. Countless people gaped in awe at the sudden appearance of this formidable battalion of Dou Wangs. Over a dozen Dou Wang powerhouses? This formation… Many people silently gulped, feeling dizzy. In the whole of the Jia Ma Empire, there were probably just a few dozen Dou Wangs altogether. Yet today, they saw so many all at once! The moment those figures appeared, Yun Du and his group paled, their eyes filled with shock and disbelief. Only now did they truly feel a sense of dread. Xiao Yan had undeniably achieved the terrifying strength to shake the Yun Lai Sect…
“Xiao Yan… are these your people?” Hai Bo Dong was also startled by the massive entourage that had suddenly appeared, and he hastily asked.
Xiao Yan smiled slightly and nodded.
Seeing Xiao Yan nod, Hai Bo Dong heaved a sigh of relief, and then felt a surge of joy in his heart. He patted Xiao Yan’s shoulder vigorously and said, “Good lad, you’re indeed not the rash little guy from before. You’ve actually learned to recruit troops and form alliances.”
Xiao Yan chuckled and lifted his gaze to look at Yun Du and his group. A hint of coldness appeared in his dark eyes. “Hehe, two Battle Emperors and seven Dou Wangs, not bad… I didn’t expect that the Yun Lai Sect would present such a generous gift the moment I returned. Since that’s the case, I won’t be polite and will accept it.”
Hearing the icy killing intent in Xiao Yan’s words, Yun Du and his comrades’ faces turned even grimmer. It seemed that they were in grave danger today. Although the Yunlai Mountain and the imperial capital were near, the actual distance between the two places required at least half an hour of travel, even at their speed. This time was enough for them to be completely decimated here.
“Haha, Xiao Yan, are these the so-called Yun Lai Sect people? Truly impressive, to deploy seven Dou Wangs and two Battle Emperors at once. This lineup is a formidable force, even in the Black-Corner Region,” Lin Yan, observing from a short distance, took a curious look at Yun Du and his group and boomed with laughter.
Xiao Yan smiled and then lightly waved his hand. His simple gesture carried a chilling murderous intent that struck fear into the hearts of many. “Spare no one!”
“Yes!” Hearing Xiao Yan’s order, Lin Yan and his men nodded solemnly. Rumbling Dou Qi burst forth from their bodies, and with a flutter of their wings, they zipped through the sky, becoming vague black shadows, hurtling towards the flustered Yun Lai Sect members with sharp winds.
“Xiao Yan, wanting to devour us whole, you’ll choke to death!” Seeing Xiao Yan’s cold and sharp command, Yun Du’s heart raced, and a flicker of madness rose in his eyes as he roared, “Yun Lai Sect disciples, fight to the death! Even if we have to fight down to the very last man, we must cripple the Mietel Family!”
At Yun Du’s roar, the Yun Lai Sect disciples below, who had paused due to the commotion in the sky, shouted in unison and charged again, like waves, towards the Mietel Family. Under the frenzied assault of the Yun Lai Sect, the defensive lines within the estate began to crumble rapidly!
“Old Hai, deal with the two Battle Emperors; the rest can be left to them,” Xiao Yan knitted his brows, seeing the collapsing defenses, and whispered to Hai Bo Dong. The ones who appeared this time were just some of Lin Yan’s Dou Wangs. As for Medusa, Yin Gu Lao, and other Battle Emperors or stronger, Xiao Yan hadn’t let them appear yet. Everything must be kept secret, and to expose all his cards upon returning to the Yun Lai Sect, that would be a foolish act, and Xiao Yan was not one to do such a thing.
“Mm, no problem!” At this, Hai Bo Dong nodded without hesitation. Knowing the urgency, he didn’t waste any words. With a flap of his ice wings, he dashed out and intercepted the two Battle Emperors, Yun Du and Yun Shā, in the chaotic battlefield.
Xiao Yan’s green fire wings shimmered slightly, and he darted towards the estate below.
“Head, the Yun Lai Sect is about to breach the inner courtyard; we can’t hold them off!” Amidst the chaos, urgent shouts echoed throughout the mansion grounds.
“Calm down everyone, don’t confront them head-on. Archers, prepare to fire the Breaking Spirit Arrows!” Looking at the rapidly crumbling defense, Yao Fei hurriedly ordered, knowing that even the mightiest warriors could not withstand the onslaught of the Yun Lai Sect.
“Head, we have less than a hundred Breaking Spirit Arrows!” An attendant reported urgently.
“Use them all!” Yao Fei snapped, her delicate eyebrows raised high. However, as she spoke, a shadow flashed down from the sky, silencing her abruptly. The shadow landed, revealing a young man in a black robe, bearing a heavy ruler, who smiled at Yao Fei, flashing a set of white teeth. “Sister Yao Fei, after three years, you’ve grown even more beautiful…”
Looking at the young, matured face before her, Yao Fei was momentarily lost, as if all the emergency shouts around her had vanished. Her elegant nose twitched with a hint of sorrow, her eyes reddening, and a slightly hoarse but melodious voice emerged from her red lips, “You little rascal, you finally came back.”
“Thank you for your hard work for the Xiao family these past three years…” Seeing the misty glint in her alluring eyes, Xiao Yan sighed softly. He knew well the tremendous pressure Yao Fei had carried. Without the support of Old Hai, she may not have held on.
The faint resentment in Yao Fei’s heart dissipated like a wisp of smoke, and she smiled, radiating a charm that captivated the entire city. “That’s right… come and see your older brother!”
Suddenly regaining her senses, Yao Fei hurriedly moved aside. Behind her, a long-haired man, smiling gently in a wheelchair, had eyes that normally remained calm and indifferent, now filled with warmth and a trace of excitement.
“Big Brother?” Xiao Yan was taken aback, and his gaze immediately shifted to the long-haired man whose face was partially obscured by his hair.
“Little Flame, you’ve finally returned… Good boy, you didn’t let big brother down. You’re the pride of the Xiao family and father.”
Seeing the more mature Xiao Yan, Xiao Ding’s lips curled in a satisfied smile. Moving briskly beside Xiao Ding, Xiao Yan’s face was filled with overwhelming joy. However, when he saw the wheelchair, his pupils shrank, and his voice grew grim. “Big brother, your legs?”
“Hehe, don’t worry, my legs were paralyzed by poison. Luckily, my hands and brain still function.” Xiao Ding shrugged it off with a smile.
Seeing Xiao Ding’s calm smile, Xiao Yan bit his lip, imagining the years of hardship his brother must have endured to protect the remnants of the Xiao family.
“Big brother, you’ve been through so much over the years…” Kneeling beside Xiao Ding, Xiao Yan’s eyes were red, and his husky voice choked with suppressed emotion.
Xiao Ding’s large, rough hand gently stroked Xiao Yan’s head, and he smiled warmly, saying, “It’s not just me, Third Brother. Did you have it easy these past three years?”
Xiao Yan wiped his eyes fiercely with his sleeve and laughed, “Not too bad. But from now on, you won’t have to suffer anymore.”
“Hehe, I hope so. Stop crying, kid. This is a public place. We don’t have time for reminiscing,” Xiao Ding patted Xiao Yan’s shoulder and scolded him affectionately.
Xiao Yan laughed and nodded. Rising from the ground, he turned to Yao Fei, whose eyes were also rimmed with red, and said softly, “Sister Yao Fei, thank you. I’ll take care of the Yun Lai Sect outside.”
With that, he darted into the air above the estate.
“Be careful, there are too many of them,” Yao Fei called out as she saw Xiao Yan soar into the sky.
Xiao Yan nodded with a smile and then shifted his gaze to the incoming wave of white-robed cultivators. Cold viciousness flickered in his eyes. He waved his hand, and a green flame blossomed in his palm. Pulling his hands apart, the green flame transformed into a cyan and invisible flame. Snapping his fingers, the cyan flame rose from his palm, while the invisible flame suddenly expanded drastically.
“Sister Yao Fei, have the Mietel Family retreat… These defenses are no longer needed.” Hearing the voice from the sky, Yao Fei was startled but quickly obeyed, signaling the Mietel Family defenders to retreat. As the Mietel Family pulled back, the white tide surged in, swallowing up most of the estate.
Puff! As the Yun Lai Sect disciples rushed into the estate, a small pop rang out. In the front of the white tide, a Yun Lai Sect disciple suddenly exploded with flames, turning to ashes in moments. The abrupt self-immolation shocked everyone, and as they stood in stunned silence, a series of dull explosions continued to sound!
Puff! Puff! Puff! In the horrified gazes of the Mietel Family and the countless onlookers outside, the Yun Lai Sect disciples entering the estate became living torches, exploding in eerie bursts. Throughout the entire process, not a single scream was heard, only the muffled sounds of flesh bursting. At that moment, an eerie, chilling sensation enveloped the hearts of many…
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