"What are we going to do?"
In the Ye family's main hall, Ye Liufeng and the others gathered anxiously. Looking at Ye Qingchan and Feng Jiao'er standing in the hall, their faces turned ashen with fear.
"When did Young Master Ling Xiao leave? Did he say where he was going?"
With Ling Xiao in charge, the Ye family members would never have been so panicked. After all, Ye Sheng had already told them about the young master's terrifying methods: he could crush a Soul Sea Realm powerhouse with a flick of his finger, and even a Holy State Illusion-Breaking Realm great powerhouse would kneel respectfully upon seeing him. What kind of divine might was that? A mere Xuanqing Realm monster was nothing in front of him.
But unfortunately, Ling Xiao was not at the Ye residence at this moment. If the group of monsters in the sky vented their anger on the Ye family, how could they—cultivators at the Void Spirit and Soul-Awakening Realms—resist?
"The young master didn't say. He only told us not to disturb him unless it was an emergency."
Ye Qingchan shook her head slightly. In the past, facing a Xuanqing Realm great monster would have filled her with fear, but after staying by Ling Xiao's side these days, she had witnessed countless grand scenes and remained surprisingly calm.
"Not to disturb him unless it's an emergency?!"
"Young lady, isn't this an emergency? Our enemies have already attacked the door! I don't know how Young Master Ling Xiao managed to offend these Eastern Wasteland monsters."
Cold sweat streamed down Ye Liufeng's forehead, and his voice trembled.
"Uncle, I suggest you watch your words."
Ye Qingchan furrowed her delicate brows, a cold glint flickering in her eyes. Ye Liufeng froze for a moment, then forced a smile. "Dear niece, please call Young Master Ling Xiao back quickly. Otherwise, our Ye family will be finished!"
"If we don't mention it, how will they know Young Master Ling Xiao is related to the Ye family? Maybe they'll leave soon."
Ye Qingchan remained unmoved. She looked up at the monster clouds overhead, a strange coldness flickering deep in her eyes. The young master had said not to disturb him unless it was an emergency—he must be doing something extremely important. Although these monsters looked terrifying, they clearly hadn't noticed the Ye family yet. If she called the young master back now, he would surely be disappointed. Ye Qingchan clutched a talisman in her hand—the one Ling Xiao had given her before leaving.
"Hmph, wasn't that so-called young noble so arrogant? Why doesn't he dare to show his face when he sees my mistress?"
A group of monsters stood suspended in the air, their demonic auras howling around them, intimidating the entire Qingfeng City.
"Very well. If you won't show yourself, I'll kill until you do!"
Bai Zhixi sneered and shot a glance at the dog-headed monster beside her. The latter immediately understood, waved his palm, and it instantly transformed into a giant hand, slamming downward.
"Hum!"
At that moment, a clear sword cry suddenly rang out from somewhere in the city. Immediately after, a streak of golden sword light tore through the air, splitting the giant palm into two.
"Young Master Ling Xiao has made a move!!"
"These monsters are doomed now!!"
Countless people turned around in surprise, looking toward the direction where the sword intent emanated—only to see Xiao Yan, the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty, striding forward with his head held high. Behind him stood an elderly man with white hair, holding a spiritual sword, his Mid-Soul Sea Realm cultivation aura undisguised.
"Miss Monster Clan, the Northern Wasteland and Eastern Wasteland have always kept to our own territories. You've mustered such a large force to come here—are you looking down on the forces of the Northern Wasteland?"
At this moment, Xiao Yan looked calm and composed, his red royal robes fluttering in the wind—truly exuding the aura of a royal prince.
"Prince Xiao Yan… he's so handsome! Daring to face a Xuanqing Realm great monster directly!"
"So brave! Truly worthy of being the top prodigy in the Northern Wasteland!"
Many impressionable saintesses had already temporarily forgotten Ling Xiao, their eyes filled with admiration as they stared at the approaching figure.
But… Xiao Yan had no courage to speak of. The moment these Eastern Wasteland great monsters arrived, the Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty had nearly wet himself in fear. However, he quickly figured out something: he had long witnessed Ling Xiao's methods. Although these monsters had terrifying cultivation, could they be more terrifying than the Huang Clan's ancestor? That was an Illusion-Breaking Realm great powerhouse who had ascended to the Holy State, yet he still knelt respectfully before Ling Xiao.
In Xiao Yan's view, Ling Xiao's long absence must be a test for them—the people of the Northern Wasteland. Stepping forward now would definitely earn him the young master's favor. Then… he could stand out among the prodigies and gain the young master's appreciation. This was an opportunity—a once-in-a-lifetime chance with no real danger!
"Are you that so-called Ling Xiao?"
The dog-headed monster's expression darkened. He had originally planned to perform well in front of Bai Zhixi; maybe if the mistress was pleased, she would take him to the Holy State. But he never expected Ling Xiao to make a move at this moment! Although facing a young noble from the Holy State put some pressure on him, Bai Zhixi's identity gave him endless courage.
Two sycophants had unexpectedly crossed paths.
"How dare you insult Young Master Ling Xiao? I am Xiao Yan, Crown Prince of the Great Yan Dynasty. Today, I'll teach you ignorant creatures a lesson!"
Facing a Late-Soul Sea Realm monster great demon, Xiao Yan showed no fear—in fact, his eyes burned with fierce fighting spirit.
"You're not Ling Xiao? So you're here to stand up for him?"
The dog-headed monster flew into a rage upon hearing this. He had heard of the Great Yan Dynasty, but where did this Void Spirit Realm nobody get the courage to provoke him?!
"Courting death! Watch me crush you with one palm!"
The dog-headed monster's aura surged. His figure flashed forward, and overwhelming demonic aura swirled into a whirlwind, enveloping Xiao Yan from above.
To be honest, Xiao Yan's legs were shaking with fear at this moment. But the more critical the situation, the less he could take a step back. As long as he held on for a little longer, Young Master Ling Xiao would never stand idly by!
"Elder Jian!!"
With this thought, Xiao Yan's expression regained its composure. Behind him, the sword-wielding elder also took a step forward. His spiritual sword burst into ten thousand feet of golden light as he charged directly at the dog monster.
"Pfft!"
But… his cultivation realm was a full realm lower than the monster's. In a head-on confrontation, he naturally gained no advantage. So the moment their figures collided, all cultivators in Qingfeng City stared in stunned silence as the elder from the Great Yan Dynasty spat blood and flew backward.
"Huh?"
At that moment, Xiao Yan panicked. Why? Why hadn't Young Master Ling Xiao appeared yet?
"A mere Mid-Soul Sea Realm cultivator dares to act arrogantly in front of this Lord Dog?"
The dog-headed monster sneered. He didn't give the elder a chance to catch his breath. With a sudden clench of his palm, he lifted the elder into the air, pinning him in his grasp.
"Gulp."
The entire Qingfeng City fell into dead silence. Everyone wondered: where was the legendary Young Master Ling Xiao, whose power was said to be unparalleled? Had he run away?
"Ling Xiao, I'll give you three breaths. If you don't come out, this Lord Dog will start killing!"
The dog monster snorted coldly, his gaze sweeping across the entire city. Anyone who met his eyes lowered their heads in terror.
Are you kidding? This one monster was already so terrifying—and there were more than a dozen Eastern Wasteland great monsters standing beside him.
It's over. Qingfeng City would surely be massacred today