Chapter 81

"Yashuang, that little girl, asked us to deal with a Ling Dao, an inner disciple of the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect. It's been years since this old man has taken action. I didn't expect that I would personally deal with such a little guy!"

Xiao Changhe, the patriarch of the Xiao family, was actually eighty years old, but with his Sky-Piercing Realm cultivation, he looked only about sixty. Sky-Piercing Realm martial artists can live to be a hundred, so he only had about ten more years to live.

Even Xiao Yashuang, in front of Xiao Changhe, was just a junior. Others wouldn't dare call Xiao Yashuang a little girl. Xiao Yashuang's current strength was even greater than Xiao Changhe's, but she was just a junior in terms of seniority.

"Ancestor, there's no need for you to personally deal with a mere True Qi Realm novice. Just leave it to us, won't that be enough?"

"Exactly, Ancestor, you just need to stay in the Xiao family and wait for our news. There's no need for you to come here in person. That's giving the kid too much credit, isn't it?"

The Xiao family naturally had no shortage of True Qi Realm martial artists, but they lacked Sky-Piercing Realm martial artists. Only the Xiao family patriarch was at the early Sky-Piercing Realm. The Xiao family, though a minor force, was still much stronger than the Poison Snake Gang.

Many of the Xiao family's descendants had joined major forces, such as Xiao Yashuang of the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect, and there were also Xiao family members in the Black Tortoise Sword Sect and the True Martial Sword Sect. Even in the Heavy Sword Sect, there were Xiao family members.

"Since I've been in the Xiao family for so long, consider this a way for me to take a walk and clear my mind!"

Xiao Changhe, leaning on his cane, stood among a group of Xiao family descendants. This time, the Xiao family had dispatched eighteen True Qi Realm martial artists, including one at the peak True Qi Realm, three at the late True Qi Realm, four at the mid True Qi Realm, and ten at the early True Qi Realm.

Such a powerful lineup would have no problem dealing with a martial artist who had just entered the early True Qi Realm, let alone one who had just entered the early Sky-Piercing Realm. Although Xiao Changhe was only at the early Sky-Piercing Realm, he had been at this level for many years, and ordinary early Sky-Piercing Realm martial artists were no match for him.

"According to that little girl Yashuang's intelligence, that kid should arrive here soon. When he does, we'll kill him! Yashuang is stronger than I am. With her around, our Xiao family will definitely be safe for the next few decades!"

The reason Xiao Changhe was so concerned about Ling Dao was to curry favor with Xiao Yashuang. After his death, he still hoped that Xiao Yashuang would protect the Xiao family. He could only live for another ten years, so he naturally had to plan for the future of the Xiao family.

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"Ling Dao, the Black Tortoise Sword Sect could actually ambush me. This means that my movements are still under their control."

Ling Dao raised his head and finally noticed the two Shadow Golden Eagles. At first, he didn't think much of it, but the fact that the two Shadow Golden Eagles were always above his head was unusual.

Unfortunately, Ling Dao didn't know much about Shadow Golden Eagles. In the world of his previous life, such low-level creatures like Shadow Golden Eagles were not used. Shadow Golden Eagles could only track movements and couldn't even speak.

"Looks like there will definitely be others waiting for me ahead. If that's the case, I'll just fight my way back!"

Even after discovering the Shadow Golden Eagles, Ling Dao had no way to deal with them. If the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect's sect master were here, he could kill the two Shadow Golden Eagles in the sky. The sect master's realm was above the Sky-Piercing Realm, and he could already fly in the sky.

The Sky-Piercing Realm, where strength and qi can pierce the sky. After the Sky-Piercing Realm comes the Air-Riding Realm. As the name suggests, the Air-Riding Realm can float in the air. The Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect's sect master was an Air-Riding Realm martial artist and could naturally kill the two Shadow Golden Eagles in the sky.

Ling Dao had never feared challenges. At the mid True Qi Realm, he was already powerful enough to dominate the True Qi Realm. In a major force, there might be geniuses who could match him, but in Anshan County, the largest force was the Ninth Rank Heavy Sword Sect, which was far from a true major force.

Unfortunately, he had no idea that not only True Qi Realm martial artists were waiting for him ahead, but also a Sky-Piercing Realm martial artist. He could kill a peak True Qi Realm martial artist, but the Sky-Piercing Realm and the True Qi Realm were completely different realms.

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"Ancestor, Xiao Nanwang has already discovered the kid's trail and is heading this way. Should we act immediately?"

The peak True Qi Realm martial artist of the Xiao family came to Xiao Changhe and respectfully said. His name was Xiao Zhongtian, the current head of the Xiao family. Without the patriarch, the Xiao family wouldn't have its current status, so Xiao Zhongtian naturally respected Xiao Changhe greatly.

"I'm an old man, I can't take such a beating. Let the Xiao family descendants wait. That kid will definitely pass through here!"

Xiao Changhe said calmly. As long as Ling Dao passed through here, he wouldn't be able to return to the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect. Eighteen True Qi Realm martial artists from the Xiao family, plus one Sky-Piercing Realm martial artist, would definitely kill Ling Dao.

"Yes, Ancestor!"

Soon, Xiao Zhongtian issued his orders, and the Xiao family descendants all went into hiding. To ensure everything went smoothly, they had to set everything up. They weren't worried that Ling Dao would be their match, but they were concerned that he might escape.

"He's here!"

A day later, Xiao Changhe, who had been closing his eyes, suddenly opened them. He was referring to Ling Dao. The other Xiao family descendants were also startled, all eager to see what kind of person they were mobilizing so many forces to deal with.

But when they saw Ling Dao's appearance, they were stunned. The Xiao family patriarch personally came out, and eighteen True Qi Realm martial artists were dispatched, just to deal with a fifteen-year-old boy? Was this a joke?

"Don't underestimate him. Kill him directly. Whoever kills that kid will be heavily rewarded!"

Xiao Zhongtian's words excited the Xiao family descendants. If the head of the family said they would be heavily rewarded, the rewards would definitely satisfy them. Moreover, Ling Dao was so young, he would be easy to kill. Wasn't this clearly giving them a reward?

"Something's not right, I sense killing intent!"

As Ling Dao continued to advance, he suddenly became alert. He had already guessed that there would be many strong opponents on the road, and now he sensed killing intent, so he became extremely cautious. Just as he stopped, several sword lights appeared in the field.

Ten early True Qi Realm martial artists were the first to act, ten long swords coming from ten different directions! Each of them was giving it their all, trying to kill Ling Dao with one strike!

(PS: 11,000 flowers for an extra chapter!)

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