"Spare me, Young Master! Spare me!!"
The newcomers were naturally some powerful experts from the families in Han Tian City. They had come searching for treasure after seeing the celestial phenomenon in the mountains. But they never expected that instead of finding treasure, they would run into this little ancestor of the Ling Clan.
"Family Head... why are you crying?" Only when a voice sounded beside him did the kneeling figure slowly snap back to reality. Looking up again, Ling Xiao was already gone.
"Wah... I don't know either, I'm just... so happy!" The shadow of the Si family's annihilation hadn't yet lifted from Han Tian City. Ling Xiao's ferocity was nothing short of a nightmare for people from these smaller clans. Today, he was lucky to escape with his dog's life from Young Master Ling Xiao. Not crying a few tears would be an insult to the Young Master's notorious reputation!
Sunset Ancient City
The ancient city today was even more bustling than on the day of Ling Xiao's engagement. Powerful figures descended from the sky, some in groups of three or five, others alone, converging from all directions. Strangely, though the city was teeming with people, there were surprisingly no overwhelmingly powerful auras. Even the cultivators present were mostly young men and women.
Makes sense. This was the Ling Clan's territory. Any powerful expert visiting normally would have to send a formal notice first; otherwise, it would be seen as a provocation. No matter how good the opportunity in the mountains, no one dared to joke with their lives.
"Sister Fu, is this Sunset City? Young Master Ling Xiao's clan territory?" On a street in the city, several young men in black robes surrounded a woman of clear, beautiful appearance, walking slowly.
"Mm." Fu Yunyao nodded, her expression aloof and cold, though a trace of anticipation seemed to flicker deep in her eyes. Young Master, will I meet you here?
"Sister, that spiritual light only appeared for half a day before vanishing. I heard disciples from other sects have already entered the mountains to search for the treasure."
"Right,Sister, when do we set off? I heard the Yunshu Immortal Sect also sent disciples to Sunset City this time." The disciples were clearly very interested in the rare treasure in the mountains. Moreover, for this training expedition down the mountain, only Fu Yunyao, a true disciple, was leading them; the rest were inner sect disciples who usually cultivated in seclusion within the Myriad Demons Sect. This rare trip out had them incredibly excited.
Hmph! "The Yunshu Immortal Sect? They dare come to the Sunset Divine Mountains? Aren't they afraid of running into the Young Master and never returning?" Fu Yunyao sneered. As fellow supreme orthodoxies in the Eastern Territory of the Sacred Province, the Myriad Demons Sect had many rival forces, but their mortal enemy was undoubtedly the Yunshu Immortal Sect. Disciples of the Demonic Sect were known for their cruelty and bloodlust; while not truly evil demons, they were tainted by the word 'demon'. The Yunshu Immortal Sect, however, always positioned itself as the leader of the righteous path, taking it upon themselves to eliminate demons and evil. Thus, conflict and hatred between these two supreme orthodoxies were constant. There were even rumors that the previous Young Master of the Myriad Demons Sect was killed by the Young Master of the Yunshu Immortal Sect. Whenever disciples of the two sects met, a fierce battle was inevitable.
"Hehehe, isn't this Junior Sister Fu? What a coincidence, meeting you here in Sunset City." The moment Fu Yunyao's voice fell, a light laugh came from the city gate. Fu Yunyao's pretty face turned cold. She turned to see several young men in white robes, with the bearing of immortals, walking towards them. The leader was a handsome young man around twenty years old. Dressed in white, he looked arrogant, a hint of mockery between his brows. Embroidered on his chest was a flawless cloud pattern! They were disciples of the Yunshu Immortal Sect!
"So it's Senior Brother Ma Liang." Fu Yunyao sneered, her aura turning sharp, clearly treating them as enemies.
Ma Liang, a true disciple of the Yunshu Immortal Sect, had long reached the peak of the Profound Clear Realm and was a famous prodigy in the Eastern Territory. The other Immortal Sect disciples behind him also looked mockingly at Fu Yunyao and her group, their killing intent completely unconcealed. Demonic Sect disciples deserve death. This was an ancient tenet of the Yunshu Immortal Sect. Even though the current Myriad Demons Sect Young Master, Ling Xiao, was renowned, in the eyes of these Immortal Sect disciples, he was just a fraud. Dao Principles? Invincible immortal demeanor? Pfft. He just has a good father. Besides, which sect's young master didn't have Dao Principles? Moreover, the previous Demonic Sect Young Master was also hailed as peerless in the world, with the talent to achieve immortality, right? In the end, wasn't he still slain by their Yunshu Young Master? Conflicts among peers were something the sects never interfered with. For Yunshu Immortal Sect disciples, killing a renowned Demonic Sect disciple meant the possibility of promotion to true disciple status. For example, this Senior Brother Ma Liang was said to have killed ten Demonic Sect disciples in a secret realm, which caught the attention of a Yunshu elder who took him as a true disciple. As for this Fu Yunyao, if not for clinging to Ling Xiao, how could a woman possibly hold the position of true disciple in the Demonic Sect? She would have probably been killed on the battle stage long ago. The world might seem fair, but some prejudices ran deep.
"Junior Sister Fu, all alone?" Of course, no matter how arrogant Ma Liang was, he didn't dare underestimate a peak Profound Clear Realm Demonic Sect true disciple. Although Fu Yunyao rarely made moves, her cultivation level was there, and she spent all her time following Ling Xiao. Who knew if she had powerful treasures or talismans? One had to admit, regardless of Ling Xiao's combat prowess, the guy had a lot of treasures! Backed by two Divine Emperors, with the resources of the Ling Clan and the Dan Yuan Holy Land, he probably had a few Dao Artifacts on him, let than Divine artifacts.
"Senior Brother Ma Liang, a good dog doesn't block the path." Fu Yunyao had no intention of engaging with Ma Liang and stepped forward to leave.
Hmph! "Junior Sister Fu, it's rare for us to meet. I have admired you for a long time. I know a nice tavern in the city. How about we go for a few drinks?" Ma Liang stepped in front of Fu Yunyao, his greed undisguised. The number one beauty of the Myriad Demons Sect—since Fu Yunyao could catch the eye of a scoundrel like Ling Xiao, her looks and temperament were undoubtedly top-notch. Killing her was a must. After all, although Ma Liang was a true disciple of the Yunshu Immortal Sect, his reputation wasn't as strong as some other senior and junior brothers. Killing Fu Yunyao would surely attract the Sect Master's favor. Then... wouldn't resources and treasures be his for the taking? But... having some fun before killing her wouldn't hurt, right? I'm from the righteous path, an Immortal Sect disciple. I'm not molesting a decent girl; I'm 'dealing with' a Demonic Sect disciple. Isn't that acting in accordance with Heaven's will?
"Senior Brother Ma, you'd best step aside now." Fu Yunyao's face turned icy. A cold intent circulated around her, and a demonic light quietly swirled in her bright eyes.
"And if I don't? What, Junior Sister plans to hit me?" Ma Liang laughed insolently. The other Immortal Sect disciples behind him burst into scornful laughter. A woman? If she dares lay a hand on Senior Brother Ma, we'll make her understand what it means to be... dealt with! Ling Xiao might indulge you, but we won't!
But the moment Ma Liang's voice fell, Fu Yunyao's jade-like hand suddenly shot out. A sinister demonic seal shot forth, and under the horrified gazes of Ma Liang and the other Immortal Sect disciples, it slammed directly towards him.
"Fu Yunyao, you have such nerve!!!"