"All the way up, straight to the peak of Cultivation?"
Xiao Kuang's dazed expression returned as he murmured.
Yesterday, his son, Xiao Yun, was still Lingyun City's well-known good-for-nothing Young Clan Head.
His father, Xiao Yiran, had even left the Family because of this to search for Spirit Medicine that could help Xiao Yun.
But today, the former good-for-nothing had forcefully slain several Earthly Martial Realm experts in front of everyone!
One of them was even a powerful Earthly Martial Realm Sixth Layer expert!
Suddenly, a sincere smile appeared on Xiao Kuang's face.
"My son, Xiao Kuang, the Young Clan Head of the Xiao Family, has never been a good-for-nothing!"
"He is a Prodigy, a true Prodigy!"
A sixteen-year-old Earthly Martial Realm Seventh Layer expert, even in the Heavenly Saint Sect, the Xuan Yue Country's top power, was an undisputed Prodigy!
Xiao Shan and the many Xiao Family Elders recovered from their shock upon hearing this, all revealing relaxed smiles and echoing in agreement.
"The Young Clan Head's Divine Might blankets Lingyun City; with a single palm, he decides the universe!"
At this moment, the huge roar caused by the recent battle attracted many Xiao Family disciples to investigate.
Upon arriving, the many Xiao Family disciples hadn't even had time to ascertain the specific situation when they heard the Elders' echoing voices.
At this, all the rushing Xiao Family disciples looked surprised.
What was going on?
Wasn't their Xiao Family's Young Clan Head, Xiao Yun, supposed to have made no progress in Cultivation for six years?
How was it that now, in the mouths of the many Elders, his Divine Might blanketed Lingyun City?
Had they arrived too late and missed something?
Could this be related to the inexplicable collapse of the Family's main hall just now?
Xiao Shan saw the surrounding Xiao Family disciples, took a deep breath, stepped forward, and his low voice rang out.
"It's good that you all came; just now, our Xiao Family experienced a life-and-death crisis!"
"City Lord Mo Tie, allied with the Hua Family and the Guan Family, came to our Xiao Family to force our hand, wanting to slaughter our Xiao Family and seize the heavenly saint token."
"It was originally a situation of nine deaths and one life, but it was resolved effortlessly due to the appearance of the Young Clan Head, Xiao Yun!"
"Young Clan Head Xiao Yun, without your knowledge, saved the Xiao Family, saved everyone, and allowed our Xiao Family to continue standing proudly in Lingyun City!"
"Now, City Lord Mo Tie, Hua Family Clan Chief Hua Ming, Guan Family Clan Chief Guan Jiang, and several Earthly Martial Realm experts from the Hua and Guan Families have all been executed by the Young Clan Head!"
The voice fell, echoing around and entering the ears of all Xiao Family disciples.
Upon hearing these words, the already somewhat surprised Xiao Family disciples were completely bewildered.
They raised their heads in confusion, looking at Xiao Yun, who stood not far away with a faint smile.
The huge commotion just now, the reason the main hall collapsed, was it because the City Lord's Mansion, the Hua Family, and the Guan Family came together to force their hand?
But what did the Second Elder's later words mean?
They understood every single word individually, but when put together, they couldn't comprehend it.
Xuan Wu Realm First Layer Young Clan Head Xiao Yun, slaying Earthly Martial Realm Sixth Layer City Lord Mo Tie, and many Earthly Martial Realm experts from the Hua and Guan Families?!
How was this possible?
Yes, how was this possible?
How could a Xuan Wu Realm be an opponent for an Earthly Martial Realm, let alone an Earthly Martial Realm Sixth Layer expert?
What was wrong with this world? They had only seen Young Clan Head Xiao Yun not long ago.
How did he change into this state after a short absence?
Amidst their bewilderment, the many Xiao Family disciples subconsciously observed the surrounding scene.
Tragic, it could only be described as tragic.
Of the entire main hall, only some broken walls covered in dense cracks barely stood.
Everything else was shattered, and there was also a bottomless black pit on the ground.
From the scorched situation nearby, it seemed to have been struck by lightning and burned by fire.
Noticing the Xiao Family disciples' confusion, Xiao Kuang composed himself and said loudly.
"What the Second Elder just said is correct; the Hua Family and the Guan Family broke their word and came with City Lord Mo Tie to our Xiao Family to force our hand, wanting to forcibly seize the heavenly saint token."
"Fortunately, our Xiao Family's Young Clan Head, Xiao Yun, is not the good-for-nothing of popular rumor; he has merely been hiding all these years."
"His Cultivation is not the Xuan Wu Realm First Layer known to the outside world, but… Earthly Martial Realm Seventh Layer!"
"Under the Young Clan Head Xiao Yun's palm, all conspiracies and schemes turned to dust!"
Earthly Martial Realm Seventh Layer!
Upon hearing these impactful words, the Xiao Family disciples snapped out of their bewilderment, their faces showing sudden realization.
But besides realization, waves of shock also surged in the hearts of the Xiao Family disciples.
If Young Clan Head Xiao Yun was an Earthly Martial Realm Seventh Layer expert, then slaying Earthly Martial Realm Sixth Layer City Lord Mo Tie.
And many Earthly Martial Realm experts from the Hua and Guan Families, that would be understandable.
This problem was solved, but a new problem arose.
Young Clan Head Xiao Yun was not a good-for-nothing after all; he had been hiding his Cultivation all along.
Even when called a good-for-nothing by everyone in Lingyun City, he did not reveal his true Cultivation.
Only when the Family faced a life-and-death crisis did he unleash his Cultivation and save the Family from danger!
Thinking of how they had often mocked Young Clan Head Xiao Yun in public, calling him a good-for-nothing and unworthy of being the Young Clan Head.
Many Xiao Family disciples all showed the same look of shame on their faces.
They had wronged the Young Clan Head; the Young Clan Head hiding his Cultivation must have had his own good intentions.
But they had, because of this, joined outsiders in embarrassing the Young Clan Head, which was truly wrong.
Fortunately, the Young Clan Head did not hold it against them, nor was he affected by them.
Otherwise, they would never be able to forgive themselves!
As if by telepathy, all the Xiao Family disciples exchanged glances and, with guilty expressions, bowed in unison.
"Young Clan Head, for several years, we have wronged you!"
Their voices boomed, piercing the clouds, even scattering them.
Xiao Yun heard the apologies falling around him and smiled, shaking his head.
"In these six years, I have disgraced the Xiao Family. It is only human nature for you all to treat me that way; I do not blame you."
"On the contrary, as long as your hearts are with the Xiao Family, then all will be well!"
Six years of dormancy was his own choice, and it was also an important opportunity to temper his will.
Speaking of which, he had indeed matured greatly in mind and increased his psychological endurance due to these six years of dormancy.
Presumably, this was another consideration of the Protagonist Template System.
Only a protagonist who has undergone the tempering of the Protagonist Template is a true protagonist!
As his voice fell, many Xiao Family disciples' eyes couldn't help but turn red.
"Young Clan Head…"
What a broad-minded Young Clan Head! They had slandered him so much before; they truly deserved to die!
Xiao Kuang, Xiao Shan, and the many Xiao Family Elders saw this and revealed relieved smiles.
Their Xiao Family had returned to its former united state!
However, what just happened was far from over!
A cold light flickered in Xiao Kuang's eyes as he said in a deep voice.
"Everyone, the City Lord's Mansion, the Hua Family, and the Guan Family have gone too far. Although their chief culprits have been eliminated, there are still powerful experts guarding them."
"Inside the Hua Family and the Guan Family, there are their Earthly Martial Realm Fourth Layer Grand Elders, and the City Lord's Mansion also has an Earthly Martial Realm Third Layer City Guard Commander."
"But their actions today have made them irreconcilable with our Xiao Family, so I have decided…"
At this point, Xiao Kuang looked around, waved his hand, and said.
"All Earthly Martial Realm experts, come with me and Yun'er to personally visit the three Families and completely slaughter them as a warning to others!"
"From now on, in Lingyun City, there will only be our Xiao Family as the sole dominant power!"
"As for the other disciples, remain in the Family, clear the ruins, and await good news!"
As the voice rang out, all the Xiao Family members present looked solemn.
Visit the three Families, slaughter the three Families!
The Clan Chief was planning a big move!
However, the Clan Chief was right; their Xiao Family and the three Families were already irreconcilable.
Since they were irreconcilable, what was wrong with slaughtering them?!
"We obey the Clan Chief's order!"
Xiao Yun put his hands behind his back, looked up at the sky, and squinted his eyes.
If he hadn't been dormant for six years, his Cultivation might only be around Earthly Martial Realm Seventh or Eighth Layer now.
But with the Protagonist Template System, everything was different; Cultivation Techniques transformed into Divine Rank Cultivation Techniques, and he could also refresh various miraculous entries to bind.
After resolving the matters in Lingyun City, he would Cultivate a bit more, refresh the second entry, and then it would be time to report to the Heavenly Saint Sect.
He heard there were Huang Xuan Realm experts there; he wondered how powerful a Huang Xuan Realm would be?
How long would it take him to grow to that level?