NOVEL NEXT Chapter 1436: Do You Really Think So?
"You're courting death!"
Xiao Yi's fury surged, causing the space around him to become agitated under the terrifying energy impact, thunderous rumbling echoing across the heavens.
Slash!
Only to see Xiao Yi leap into the air, transforming into a black streak of light, heading straight for Qinglong City.
At the same time.
Inside Qinglong City.
Ever since Bai Wu, the city's lord, discovered that ancient tomb, his cultivation greatly increased, breaking through to the Supreme Realm.
With absolute strength, he suppressed Phoenix City, breaking the millennia-old stalemate between the two cities.
Qinglong City grew ever stronger.
And the Teng Family's status rose accordingly.
Especially after Xiao Yi demonstrated his immense power, annihilating the Zhuge Clan, and single-handedly sweeping through Phoenix City during the two cities' battle for supremacy.
Establishing a formidable reputation for the Teng Family in Qinglong City.
The major powers within Qinglong City no longer dared to trouble the Teng Family.
Resulting in just a few months' time.
The Teng Family had developed into Qinglong City's premier force, second only to the city's lord's residence, becoming undoubtedly the foremost family.
Yet...
Such a situation underwent a drastic change half a month ago.
The Teng Family.
Today, the grand mansion of the Teng Family was filled with mourning, every member's face clouded with gloom that could almost drip water.
Inside and outside the expansive Teng Family mansion, a somber atmosphere prevailed, with white lanterns hanging high.
In the main hall.
Bai Wu, pale-faced, stood with Teng Feixue, his face showing a trace of bitterness and helplessness: "I'm sorry, I couldn't save the old master..."
As he spoke.
His gaze went toward the coffin in the mourning hall.
It was the coffin of the old chieftain of the Teng Family Village.
The old chieftain lay with closed eyes, his face pale, devoid of any sign of life. Looking further down, it was apparent he was left with just a head.
The entire body was completely sculpted from camphor wood.
On either side of the mourning hall.
Teng Feiying and other strong members of the Teng Family Village clenched their fists, their gazes sweeping across everyone, revealing that except for Teng Feixue...
Everyone present had only a left hand remaining?
The sleeves of their right arms hung empty, swaying in the wind.
Even Bai Wu was not exempt.
All had an arm severed.
Old Master Teng lay headless, only his head returned.
Teng Feixue shook her head at Bai Wu, her bloodshot eyes filled with hatred and coldness: "City Lord, your kindness to my Teng Family is as heavy as a mountain. Were it not for you, I'm afraid my entire Teng Family would have been wiped out. You've done your utmost!"
"Indeed, City Lord, if not for you, we wouldn't have even been able to retrieve the old master's head, let alone ourselves..." Teng Feiying smiled bitterly.
Recalling that day's events.
The entire Teng Family showed nothing but vicious expressions and hatred.
Bai Wu said solemnly: "Fei Xue, in my opinion, you should quickly contact Xiao Yi! Those people won't spare you, I'm afraid they..."
"No!"
Teng Feixue shook her head, "This was caused by me, I must resolve it myself."
"How will you resolve it? Even I'm no match for them, you're throwing away your life for nothing..." Bai Wu angrily said.
Teng Feixue remained determined: "I've made up my mind, even at the cost of my life, I'll bring them down with me as a tribute to Grandpa!"
Teng Feiying declared: "We Teng Family aren't afraid to die!"
"Let them come then!"
All the strong men of the Teng Family were filled with righteous fury.
At this moment...
A rampant laugh echoed from outside: "Hahaha, that old man from the Teng Family is dead, yet you set up such a grand mourning hall, isn't this a waste of resources?"
"Fei Xue, Junior Sister, your Senior Brother is here for you!"
"Come out quickly and let your Senior Brother see if you've lost weight these days?"
Inside the mourning hall.
All the strong men of the Teng Family, upon hearing these words, turned beet red, blood rushing to their eyes, gritting their teeth, eager to rush out.
The Teng Family Village was extremely united.
They would not allow anyone to insult or provoke their kin.
And even less so before Old Master Teng's mourning hall, those filthy words only deeply provoked the Teng Family members' hearts.
"Fight them to the death!"
"Damn it, so what if they have a king-tier expert in their clan? At most, we die, kill one for even, kill two for profit..."
"Brothers, fight them to the death!" The crowd shouted.
Teng Feiying drew a silver longsword from his waist, shouting with murderous intent.
The crowd was filled with a desire to kill.
Unable to hold back.
Preparing to take action.
But at that moment...
Teng Feixue blocked their way, her low voice coming from her slender figure: "Wang Zewen, what's the point of hiding? You want me? Well, here I am, come at me if you dare!"
Slap!
As soon as the words fell.
Teng Feixue was sent flying backward, fortunately caught by Bai Wu; otherwise, the force might've flipped half the mourning hall.
"And who do you think you are to call him Wang Zewen?" a cold voice sounded as Huang Nichang, in a red gown, appeared before the crowd.
She stood proudly like a phoenix.
Looking down from above.
Scornfully scanning the crowd.
Behind Huang Nichang, three figures gradually appeared.
Two women and a man.
The two women wore one white dress and one black dress, their slender figures stood quietly beside the man in a green robe.
"Black and White Rakshasa, Huang Nichang..."
"And that bastard... Wang Family's Eldest Young Master Wang Zewen, he's the one who killed Grandpa..."
"Those bastards..."
All the strong men of the Teng Family gnashed their teeth at these people.
Bai Wu gritted his teeth: "Huang Nichang, today is Old Master Teng's burial day, do you have to come here and bully us?"
"Bai Wu, do you think it's your place to speak here?" Huang Nichang coldly looked at Bai Wu.
Black Rakshasa said coldly: "Considering you were once a disciple of the Heavenly Tao Pavilion, I've spared your life before. If you intervene again, I'll show no mercy!"
Black Rakshasa, with an indifferent expression, walked straight towards Teng Feixue: "Teng Feixue, it was my Wang Family that saved your life from the mountain bandits, and over the past few months, under my Wang Family's protection, your cultivation has soared. Our young master merely desires your body, yet you dare to resist, which is truly a grave sin. But our young master is kind-hearted; as long as you obediently return with us, I guarantee not a blade of grass or branch of your Teng Family will be harmed..."
"Don't agree to him, Fei Xue!"
"They harbour ill intentions; if you agree to them, Old Master won't rest in peace even in death..." everyone urged.
"Silence!"
Black Rakshasa snorted coldly, threatening, "If anyone speaks another word, I'll annihilate your Teng Family!"
Huang Nichang fixed her gaze on Teng Feixue: "Teng Feixue, you better obediently submit to Wang. If not, this mourning hall might not be enough for your entire Teng Family!"
Bai Wu said solemnly: "Everyone, behind the Teng Family is Xiao Yi of the Heavenly Tao Pavilion. You..."
"Enough!"
The man in green interrupted Bai Wu, sneering disdainfully, "Xiao Yi? Isn't he just flaunting the support of the Heavenly Tao Pavilion Master? Our Wang Family isn't without apex experts. Do you truly think I, the young master, would fear him? Teng Feixue, you'd better leave with me immediately, or I will slaughter your entire Teng Family today..."
Bai Wu's expression changed, then he spoke: "Wang, I've already informed Xiao Yi, and he's probably on his way. If he sees this situation..."
"Let him see, do you think I would fear him?"
The effeminate man Wang Zewen sneered disdainfully, "Even if he's here personally, if I tell him to kneel, he wouldn't dare say otherwise!"
Just as Wang Zewen finished speaking.
A playful voice suddenly came from behind him: "Do you really think so?"