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WAR!!
Xiao Tianrong's voice boomed throughout the boundaries of Xiao Clan. Everyone heard and felt the rage of the Supreme Elder through his words.
In no time, 4 Supreme Elders, 30 Inner Elders, and more than 100 Outer Elders gathered.
Xiao Hengzhi, Supreme Elder of the Iron Mountain Peak, Reporting to the Supreme Elder Xiao Tianrong.
Xiao Yuanzhi, Supreme Elder of the Jade Serpent Pavilion, at the service of Supreme Elder Xiao Tianrong.
Xiao Baifeng, Supreme Elder of the Silent Wind Pavilion, humbly reports to the Supreme Elder Xiao Tianrong.
Xiao Lianshu, Supreme Elder of the Frost Lotus Pavilion, is ready to take orders from the Supreme Elder.
One by one, all the Elders bowed to Xiao Tianrong. It was clear that his position was higher than all the present Elders.
Far away in the sky, something was coming towards Xiao Clan at breakneck speed.
As it came closer, the figure became clearer.
It was a middle-aged man who had a big scar on his face. If not for that, his face would've looked quite handsome. His big and bulky frame stood out as he was flying on a normal-sized longsword.
He stopped next to Xiao Tianrong and asked, "Father, what happened? Why are you declaring war on the Crimson Phoenix Clan?" He was Xiao Tianrong's only son is Xiao Yuncheng.
"This is something that not only you, but our whole Clan should listen to."
"Those damn people of Crimson Phoenix Clan tried to ruin our Xiao Clan's future. The reason Wuchen's cultivation level was lower despite being the only son of Xiao Clan's Patriarch, and the reason for his unstable mental condition, was the Crimson Phoenix Clan."
"They used a curse on him for heaven knows how many years. But today, our Wuchen had encountered an opportunity and got his curse lifted by the Forbidden Buddha's Remnant Soul. He was also the one who told him about the curse."
The sky fell silent.
Chirpings of birds, footsteps of disciples, voice of animals... everything was gone... Before...
GRRRR...
One by one, all the Elders and those who listened to Xiao Tianrong released their aura. In no time, the air became so heavy that it was impossible to breathe.
Their blood was boiling, heart... ached.
"The Crimson Phoenix… dared to touch the blood of the Xiao. And not just any, but our Wuchen." Murmured Xiao Lianshu, the Matriarch of the Xiao Family's Top Third Branch, and one of the Supreme Elders.
Xiao Yuncheng's Qi burned like molten iron. He slammed his palm onto his chest.
"I told you those flame-birds have grown arrogant these days. To lay a hand on Wuchen is to dig their own graves. Give me three days, and I'll bring their Patriarch's head!"
Xiao Yuanzhi refuted, "No… death would be light and merciful. Let's strip them of their Phoenix's bloodline. Let them live… and crawl as cripples."
Xiao Hengzhi, robed in white and known for his calculating mind, put his finger on his chin and said, "We must be certain who in their clan ordered it. If we strike without precision, we risk scattering the snakes before crushing their heads. The Phoenix Clan hides deep secrets."
Xiao Baifeng, the youngest among the supreme Elders, finally opened his eyes. His pupils glowed with a golden-yellow light. "I have foreseen everything… this act will not go unanswered by Heaven. If we are to move, we must move now and launch an all-out attack."
Silence fell again, but it was different than before...
From the Grand Hall, Xuan Ye flew.
He stood in front of the Elders, cupped his fists, and said, "Elders, first of all, I apologize for my past behavior. I admit I did countless rude and blatant things, but all of that was because of that curse. So, I ask you to be magnanimous and forgive this junior who has regained his sanity."
As soon as Xuan Ye finished his speech, the Elders felt regret for not noticing that something was off with Xiao Wuchen. They're rage was fueled enough that all of them demanded to pull the roots of the Crimson Phoenix Clan.
Finally, Xiao Tianrong spoke. "Hmm, so now that you all know what to do, let's go!"
"By tomorrow morning, there mustn't be any Crimson Phoenix Clan left in existence."
Meanwhile, far in the east, there was a large establishment painted in fiery red. On top of the biggest structure of that establishment stood a red and yellow Phoenix Statue made out of 100-year-old spiritual gold blocks.
This was the Crimson Phoenix Clan, one of the top sects in the Immortal Realm.
The Crimson Phoenix Clan's mountain stronghold was an immense fortress of scarlet and gold, built into the jagged cliffs of the Blazing Vermilion Mountains.
High above in the sky, the clan's Sky-Burning Barrier reflected light like a molten sunset. Covering the Entire Crimson Phoenix Clan, it was an unbroken defense said to have been gifted by the Phoenix Ancestor herself.
Inside the Clan, everything was too quiet, as if no one lived there.
So, where did everyone go?
They were all standing at the Grand Entrance of the Sect. Each Elder and Disciple was preparing for something. Their crimson robes were constantly burned in the phoenix fire, yet they took no damage.
In front of the Disciples and Elders, stood a beautiful woman in a fiery red dress that was actually a Heavenly Mystic-tier Artifact. Her aura revealed she was at the Peak of True Immortal Realm, ready to break through at any moment. Her red hair was dancing on the whim of strong wind gusts.
She was Su Mei, the only daughter of the Patriarch of the Crimson Phoenix Clan.
As she looked above, two large armies were surrounding the sect, one consisting of the Immortal Court, and the other was full of Buddhist Monks.
It was the same armies that surrounded Xuan Ye. They had been led by Mingzhu Guangchan and Yuancang Tianque, who were there to demand an explanation for something that they didn't know about. For something that Xuan Ye told them.
Yuancang Tianque was on the verge of his limit. "I'll ask one last time, bring out your Sect's Disciple Liang Tian, his crimes have been exposed."
Su Mei was making a grave expression, although they were standing against two major powers from the Immortal world, the Crimson Phoenix Clan was no pushover. "No matter how many times you repeat, my answer will be the same! Liang Tian is out on a secret mission."
Mingzhu Guangchan looked at Yuancang Tianque, "Amitabha... Did you hear that, brother, she said a secret mission. It looks like the whole sect has given in to demons."
Yuancang Tianque nodded in approval. He was convinced they had turned into demons. At last, he put some spiritual energy in his voice and announced, "Your deeds have brought a deep shame to our Immortal realm. Such a large Clan, but such low-level deeds. Tch-Tch-Tch. I'm out of options; we can't negotiate anymore."
Su Mei was stupefied; she could not grasp what crime or unorthodox deeds they were talking about, and how it was related to Liang Tian. If anything, Liang Tian was on a secret mission, which, if he successfully completed, he would be promoted as the Sect's Holy Son.
"There's no way it would somehow affect the Immortal Court and Buddhist Clan if Liang Tian became the Holy Son, right?" Su Mei anxiously thought. "Anyways, Father is at a crucial point of his seclusion; he can't be disturbed in any case."
Yuancang Tianque turned around, looking towards the two armies, "Everyone! In your formation! We're charging at The Crimson Phoenix Clan."
"THUD! THUD! THUD!"
The Immortal Court's Soldier and the Buddhist Clan's Disciple took their stance and...
BOOOOM!!!
They unleashed their Murderous aura and attacked the barrier of the Crimson Phoenix Clan that was said to be an Invincible Defense.
On the ground, the disciples were overly confident.
One of them snorted, "There's no way they can breach the barrier created by our Phoenix Ancestor." His tone was arrogant, but his aura... too weak.
Contrary to the Disciples, the Elders and Su Mei had a solemn expression on their face.
Only they knew that the Barrier was consuming the Rare Blue Qi Crystal's Pure Spiritual Energy, as long as the energy remained, the Barrier would be unbreakable, but the moment the crystal was used up... The result would be disastrous.
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