Chapter 85

"Did you actually kill my Xiao family's old ancestor?"

Xiao Zhongtian glared fiercely at Ling Dao. The death of Xiao Changhe was too unbelievable. The old ancestor of the Xiao family was the pillar of the family. If the deaths of those seventeen True Qi Realm martial artists might lead to the decline of the Xiao family in the future, then the death of the old ancestor would cause the Xiao family to decline immediately. If the Xiao family did not have a Soaring Sky Realm martial artist to guard it, they would not be able to hold onto their current territory. With the death of Xiao Changhe, many enemies of the Xiao family would surely take action against them.

Although the Xiao family had other Soaring Sky Realm martial artists, those people had no intention of returning to the Xiao family. For example, Xiao Yashuang, who was much more comfortable staying as an elder in the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect, was unwilling to return to guard the Xiao family.

"Why are you still alive when your Xiao family's old ancestor is dead?"

Ling Dao, holding the Blazing Sun Sword, slowly approached Xiao Zhongtian. At his speed, he was not afraid that Xiao Zhongtian would escape. He was not in a hurry to kill Xiao Zhongtian but wanted to know who had ordered the Xiao family to attack him.

"I have no grudge or enmity with your Xiao family. Why did you want to kill me?"

Ling Dao naturally did not know the relationship between Xiao Yashuang and the Xiao family, as he had not been in the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect for long. Unfortunately, Xiao Zhongtian would never tell him, even if he were to die, he would not say a word.

"Do what you will! You think you can trick me? Dream on!"

Xiao Zhongtian appeared extremely defiant. Since he could not escape death today, there was no need to reveal Xiao Yashuang's affairs. Although Xiao Yashuang was unwilling to return to guard the Xiao family, if the Xiao family faced the threat of destruction, Xiao Yashuang would not likely ignore it.

"I'll give you one chance. If you tell me, I'll give you a quick death. If you don't, I'll slaughter your entire Xiao family!"

Ling Dao's eyes were utterly fearless. The idea of slaughtering the entire Xiao family was so casual in his mouth. He had dared to massacre in the Purple薇Holy Land; a mere Xiao family was nothing he would hesitate to do.

"You!"

Even Xiao Zhongtian's face changed. Apart from Xiao Changhe, the current Xiao family had no Soaring Sky Realm martial artists. With Ling Dao's strength, if he really intended to slaughter the entire Xiao family, it might not be impossible.

Xiao Zhongtian's eyelids twitched violently, realizing for the first time how terrifying this young man was. His talent far exceeded the norm, his combat prowess was extraordinary, and his ruthless methods made him terrifying at just fifteen years old. If he were to grow up, who in the world could control him?

"Damn Xiao Yashuang, what kind of monster have you brought upon our Xiao family!"

If it weren't for Xiao Yashuang, the seventeen True Qi Realm martial artists of the Xiao family would not have died, and the old ancestor Xiao Changhe would not have died. All of this was due to Xiao Yashuang. Now, were they to sacrifice everyone in the Xiao family for Xiao Yashuang?

"If I tell you, will you really spare the others in the Xiao family?"

Seeing that Xiao Zhongtian was wavering, Ling Dao nodded solemnly. He had no intention of really slaughtering the entire Xiao family; he was just trying to scare Xiao Zhongtian. Earlier, he had been decisive in his killings, not blinking an eye.

"I swear by the name of the Sword God, if you tell me the truth, I will not slaughter your Xiao family!"

As a sword cultivator, swearing by the name of the Sword God was absolutely genuine. In ancient times, a group of supreme beings ascended to the divine throne and became gods. At that time, the strongest sword cultivator was known as the Sword God!

Unfortunately, for some unknown reason, all the gods fell, and the world was left without any deities. These were things Ling Dao had heard in his previous life; in this life, he could not reach such heights.

However, even Xiao Zhongtian understood that if Ling Dao swore by the name of the Sword God, he would not lie. As long as the Xiao family did not perish, telling Ling Dao the truth was not a problem. The disaster Xiao Yashuang had brought to the Xiao family was so great that selling out Xiao Yashuang would not make Xiao Zhongtian feel the slightest bit guilty.

"Xiao Yashuang, the elder of your Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect, is a member of my Xiao family! It was she who wanted to kill you, but she was unwilling to do it herself, so she had us do it. I beg you, for the sake of the innocent disciples of the Xiao family, spare their lives!"

Xiao Zhongtian's words made Ling Dao raise an eyebrow. It turned out it was Xiao Yashuang who wanted to kill him. The last incident had already made Xiao Yashuang extremely hateful towards Ling Dao, but due to the rules of the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect, she could not act personally.

"Rest assured, I keep my word! As long as your Xiao family disciples do not cause me trouble in the future, I will not seek revenge on them!"

After receiving Ling Dao's assurance, Xiao Zhongtian gave a bitter laugh and slit his own throat with his sword. He had seen Ling Dao's speed; there was no way he could escape from Ling Dao. Rather than die at Ling Dao's hands, he chose to commit suicide.

Ling Dao shook his head and then set fire to the bodies here. The Xiao family had ambushed him here, intending to kill him, so their deaths were well-deserved. If Ling Dao were not strong enough, he would be the one lying on the ground now.

"Xiao Yashuang, I, Ling Dao, will remember this!"

The last incident had not really bothered Ling Dao. But he did not expect that Elder Xiao Yashuang would be so malicious. The Xiao family's strength was extremely formidable, especially Xiao Changhe, who was a Soaring Sky Realm martial artist. If it were not for Ling Dao's Ice-Fire Green Spirit Snake, whether he could kill Xiao Changhe would have been uncertain.

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"I wonder if that kid is dead. Last time, he made our True Wu Sword Sect lose face. If I encounter him this time, I'll make him pay!"

"We've been waiting here for so long. Why hasn't that kid shown up yet? Could he have been killed by someone else?"

The True Wu Sword Sect had only sent two disciples, but they were both at the peak of the True Qi Realm. They were brothers, Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan. The four disciples of the Xuanwu Sword Sect were already dead, and even the Soaring Sky Realm Xiao Changhe was dead. If these two knew about these events, they would not be so confident.

Fortunately, Ling Dao did not keep them waiting long. Just as they were about to get bored, a young figure finally approached them. They had seen Ling Dao's portrait and heard descriptions, so they immediately recognized him.

"Are you Ling Dao, the inner disciple of the Sky-Cleaving Sword Sect?"

Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan, both peak True Qi Realm martial artists, had no intention of ambushing Ling Dao. Upon seeing Ling Dao, Kang Guangyuan asked directly. Kang Wuyuan's eyes did not blink, fearing that Ling Dao would escape from his sight.

"Yes, are you here to kill me?"

Ling Dao's words made Kang Guangyuan and Kang Wuyuan pause for a moment!

(PS: 12,000 flowers for an extra chapter!)