novelhk Chapter 557 Turns out they're family!
Chapter 557 Turns out they're family!
Chapter 557 Turns out they're family!
Liu Tong felt Xiao Bai increase the force in his hand, and a feeling of suffocation surged up like a tide. His face turned red and his eyes became bloodshot.
At the critical moment of life and death, he could no longer hide his true feelings. A fierce glint flashed in his eyes as he recklessly drew upon the dark and evil aura deep within his dantian!
"boom--!"
An extremely cold, violent, and destructive energy erupted from Liu Tong's body!
That aura was as dark as ink and as deep as the abyss, carrying a nauseating evil. The moment it appeared, it caused the surrounding天地元气 (heaven and earth energy) to distort violently, emitting a mournful cry of unbearable strain.
Black energy surged from Liu Tong's seven orifices, quickly condensing into strange black patterns on his body surface, writhing and spreading like living things.
His eyes were completely filled with black, with no whites visible, and he exuded an inhuman, evil aura.
"What the hell is this?!"
Faced with this sudden and strange energy, Liu Wei and the others felt their internal energy flow suddenly become sluggish, as if suppressed by some invisible force. A sense of disgust and fear from the depths of their souls surged into their hearts.
Their expressions changed drastically, and they almost instinctively retreated rapidly, putting distance between themselves and Liu Tong, looking at Liu Tong, who was surrounded by an eerie black aura, with apprehension.
"You forced me to do this!!"
Liu Tong's voice was hoarse and distorted, like a demon crawling out of the deepest hell. His face was covered with black markings, making him look ferocious and terrifying.
His aura changed drastically. The original fluctuations of Yuan Power were completely replaced by eerie black energy, and his power surged in a short period of time!
He suddenly exerted force with both arms, trying to break free from Xiao Bai's grip.
However-
A glint of light flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"We've been waiting for you."
Before the words had even finished—
"BOOM!!!"
Golden lightning suddenly exploded in the hand that Xiao Bai was using to grab Liu Tong!
The lightning was dazzling and carried an aura of grandeur, righteousness, and the power to vanquish evil.
The moment the golden lightning met the eerie black energy, it was like scalding hot oil being poured into ice and snow, or like a shark smelling blood—they intertwined, entangled, and annihilated each other in a frenzy!
"Hiss hiss hiss—!!!"
A series of piercing melting sounds rang out!
The black mist and golden lightning collided violently, exploding into bursts of energy sparks in the air. Each spark contained terrifying destructive power, scorching the void with fine cracks.
The demonic energy erupting from Liu Tong's body, though malevolent and difficult to deal with, was ultimately just a rootless duckweed, lacking any lasting support.
However, Xiao Bai's Demon-Slaying Divine Thunder was inexhaustible!
"No—impossible!!"
The black energy in Liu Tong's eyes fluctuated violently, and he let out a roar of unwillingness.
The demonic energy within him was a life-saving technique personally planted by the higher-ups of the Yuan Sect, capable of unleashing power surpassing even the minor completion stage of the Life Profound Realm at crucial moments!
Even when facing a master of the Life Profound Realm, without special methods, one will still be affected by the demonic energy!
But before this golden lightning—
It was as if ice and snow melted away quickly in the sun!
"Pfft—!"
In just a few breaths, the eerie black aura surrounding Liu Tong was completely purified by the golden lightning and vanished.
The eerie black lines on his face quickly faded, revealing his originally pale complexion.
"You—how could you—"
Liu Tong's eyes were filled with horror and disbelief.
His greatest asset has vanished just like that?!
Xiao Bai did not give him a chance to speak.
The hand gripping Liu Tong's neck unleashed the Demon-Slaying Divine Thunder to its fullest extent!
"boom-!!!"
The dazzling golden lightning completely engulfed Liu Tong!
"ah!!!"
A heart-wrenching scream echoed through the heavens and earth, but it only lasted for a moment before abruptly ceasing.
The thunder dissipated.
Xiao Bai released his grip, and a charred corpse fell from the sky, crashing with a "bang" at the foot of Baichao Mountain, turning into a pile of black ash.
Even the primordial spirit couldn't escape!
"They are indeed very difficult to deal with."
Xiao Bai shook his hand, savoring the feeling of dissolving the demonic energy, his brows furrowing slightly.
"Without the support of the origin of heaven and earth, the primordial energy is no match for the energy of the alien demons."
He had seen the Demon Emperor, but at that time he mainly cultivated battle qi and had the Life and Death Purple Lightning in his body. He was not at a disadvantage against the Demon Emperor's qi, so he did not feel anything.
Even at the Great Wilderness Ancient Stele, due to the presence of the Black Pupil Seal, they did not directly face this pure demonic energy and did not feel it deeply.
But this time, he deeply understood how troublesome the alien energy was.
It is a power that is incompatible with everything in the world. It is sinister, filthy, and corrosive. Ordinary elemental power will be quickly polluted and eroded upon contact with it, and its power will be greatly reduced.
If it weren't for his possession of the Demon-Slaying Thunder, a power specifically designed to suppress evil spirits, relying solely on his Yuan energy would have been insufficient to subdue this demonic energy.
"No wonder the alien demons are so wary of the Ancestral Symbol, and spare no effort to hunt down those who possess it."
Xiao Bai understood.
Once you become the master of the Ancestral Symbol, you can use the primordial energy of heaven and earth within the Ancestral Symbol to draw upon the primordial power of the corresponding attributes, thereby eradicating the demonic energy.
While he was deep in thought, things were already in an uproar on the other side.
"Dead—dead?!"
"The Yuanmen steward—has been killed?!"
"Even his primordial spirit couldn't escape?!"
At this moment, everyone who witnessed this scene was filled with shock and disbelief!
They never expected that the young man in black robes would actually dare to kill Liu Tong!
That's a steward from the Yuan Sect!
The representative of the number one sect in the Eastern Xuan Region!
He was killed in public just like that?!
"He's gone mad—he's gone mad—"
Mo Ling's face was pale, and her lips trembled.
What he was seeing was beyond his control.
Kill the Yuan Sect steward?
This is tantamount to making an enemy of the entire Yuan Sect!
We are locked in a life-or-death struggle with the number one sect in the Eastern Xuan Region!
"Plop—"
Man Ye swallowed hard and turned to look at Mo Ling with difficulty: "Brother Mo Ling—your Great Yan Dynasty—will you be alright—?"
This is incredibly dry and difficult to say.
This is absolutely outrageous!
The geniuses from the other major dynasties were also dumbfounded, their hearts filled with extreme shock.
"This person—how dare he!"
"Isn't he afraid of retaliation from the Yuan Clan?"
"Although this person is incredibly strong, facing a behemoth like the Yuan Sect—he's ultimately like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"
Discussions arose, but everyone looked at Xiao Bai with deep awe.
Liu Wei and the others stood there dumbfounded, their expressions shifting.
Although they were dissatisfied with Liu Tong, they never thought of killing him.
After all, Liu Tong represents the Yuan Sect!
Killing Liu Tong is tantamount to declaring war on the Yuan Sect!
"This is a huge problem!"
Bai Qiu gave a wry smile and rubbed his temples.
Jin Gu of the Divine Sect also looked grave: "If the Yuan Sect investigates, we might also be implicated—"
As the leaders of the other sects present, they failed to stop Xiao Bai from killing people, and the Yuan Sect would certainly not let it go.
Xiao Bai ignored these comments and stares.
He was currently probing Liu Tong's storage bag with his soul power, examining it carefully.
A moment later, a hint of joy flashed in Xiao Bai's eyes, and with a flick of his wrist, a yellowed animal hide appeared in his hand.
This is a map!
The animal hide was soft to the touch and tough in texture, clearly made from the hide of some high-level demon beast, and could be preserved for a long time.
The map depicted in detail the major dynasties, mountain ranges, rivers, and cities of the Eastern Xuan Region.
Even parts of the Chaotic Demon Sea that border the Eastern Xuan Domain are marked!
"Thunderous Seas —"
Xiao Bai's gaze fell on a corner of the map, where a sea area shrouded in thunder was marked—the very place he was headed for!
The Thunder Ancestral Symbol is hidden deep within the Thunder Sea!
"It came to me so easily!"
Xiao Bai was overjoyed.
This map was far more useful to him than any other cultivation techniques, pills, or spiritual treasures in his storage bag!
With this map, he no longer needs to wander around aimlessly like a headless fly; he can head directly to the Thunder Sea!
"what?"
Xiao Bai carefully examined the map, then suddenly raised an eyebrow: "To travel from the Eastern Xuan Region to the Chaotic Demon Sea, it's actually the most convenient route through the territory under the jurisdiction of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace—"
The map clearly shows that the territory of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace is located in the southeast of the Eastern Xuan Region, bordered by the sea on one side and the Yuanmen in the center on the other. It is adjacent to the Dao Sect in the south, forming a triangular position facing the Yuanmen.
And along the coast from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace lies the Chaotic Demon Sea.
After figuring out the location, Xiao Bai put the map into his storage ring and looked up at Liu Wei, the beautiful woman in palace attire who was still lost in thought in the distance.
"Are you from the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace?"
Xiao Bai spoke calmly.
Upon hearing this, Liu Wei's delicate body trembled violently, snapping her out of her shock.
She looked at Xiao Bai, then at the pile of black ash on the ground, and her pretty face turned pale.
Could it be that this jinx's next target is her?!
Thinking of this, Liu Wei felt a chill run down her spine, but she still nodded with a forced smile.
At the same time, she secretly circulated her Yuan Power and communicated with her Yuan Spirit, preparing to immediately send a Yuan Spirit message to inform the Palace Master if she discovered anything amiss.
Although she knew that with Xiao Bai's strength, she might not even have the chance to send a message—
"take it easy."
Xiao Bai looked at her pale face and was slightly speechless: "I just want to use the spatial coordinates of Taiqing Palace to go to the Chaotic Demon Sea."
He killed Liu Tong simply because Liu had already colluded with the Otherworldly Demons and stood on the side of his enemy, so he just dealt with him conveniently.
He harbored no ill will toward the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace.
"That's all?!"
Liu Wei asked cautiously, a hint of disbelief still in her eyes.
Xiao Bai secretly rolled his eyes, too lazy to explain.
He flipped his hand and took out a light blue storage bag, which he then showed to Liu Wei.
The storage bag was exquisitely crafted, embroidered with faint cloud patterns, and had a delicate "bamboo" character in the corner.
"This—this is Junior Sister Qingzhu's personal storage bag?!"
Liu Wei's pupils contracted, and she stared in disbelief!
The storage bag looked extremely familiar to her, both in its pattern and the character "bamboo" on it!
This bag has been hanging around Ling Qingzhu's waist since she was a child, and has never left her side!
How could this happen to this boy?!
Liu Wei felt a pang of anxiety, but then quickly dismissed a terrible thought.
Ling Qingzhu had gone into seclusion before she left the palace. If she came to Baichao Mountain after her seclusion, as the person in charge of the Jiutian Taiqing Palace, she would definitely know immediately.
If he wasn't a victim, how did this storage bag end up in the hands of the boy in front of him?
An absurd thought arose in Liu Wei's mind—
Could it be that...?
My junior sister, who has been aloof and ethereal since childhood, and who never showed any interest in any man—
She has a lover?!
Thinking of this, Liu Wei's gaze towards Xiao Bai immediately changed.
The more she looked at it, the more likely it seemed!
Otherwise, why would my junior sister so easily hand over her personal storage bag to a man?
Moreover, the black-robed youth before her possessed unparalleled talent, formidable strength, and an appearance and demeanor unlike anything she had ever seen before.
He is indeed worthy of his junior sister!
"So—it turns out we're family!"
A warm smile bloomed on Liu Wei's face as she stepped forward, extended her fair hand, and took Xiao Bai's sleeve, leading him toward Baichao Mountain.
That attitude was a complete 180-degree turn!
"Junior brother, what are you saying? What's this talk of borrowing or not borrowing!"
Liu Wei smiled brightly, her tone carrying a unique warmth: "Come on, your senior sister will take you there!"
"Junior brother, could you secretly tell your senior sister how far you and Junior Sister Qingzhu have progressed?"
She lowered her voice, her eyes blazing with gossip: "Do you need my help, Senior Sister? Let me tell you, I've watched Qingzhu grow up since she was little, and we're very close. Don't let her usual aloof demeanor fool you; she's actually warm-hearted beneath her cold exterior—"
As Liu Wei's red lips parted, she chattered on and on, a stark contrast to her previous dignified and authoritative demeanor.
Xiao Bai was getting a headache from what she said.
He just wanted to use the spatial coordinates of the Nine Heavens Taiqing Palace and conveniently used Ling Qingzhu's name.
Who knew that Liu Wei would misunderstand to this extent!
He simply kept quiet and let Liu Wei fill in the blanks in her mind.
Liu Wei didn't mind and continued talking about some interesting things that happened when Ling Qingzhu was a child.
Soon, the two arrived at the barrier of Baichao Mountain. Liu Wei waved her hand and opened the barrier directly.
Only after entering the main hall did she release Xiao Bai, her expression turning serious. She formed hand seals and began communicating with the spatial coordinates O.
"Buzz"
Ripples spread across the void, and a silvery-white light slowly emerged.
"Junior brother, senior sister has activated the spatial coordinates. The other side is the Han Hai Dynasty you are heading to—"
Liu Wei pointed to the light and said with a smile.
Xiao Bai glanced at it, confirmed it was correct, and nodded: "Thank you."
After saying that, he took a step forward and disappeared into the spatial portal.
"Buzz—"
—"
The portal slowly closed and eventually disappeared.
Inside the main hall, only Liu Wei remained.
"call----"
Liu Wei let out a long breath, patted her full chest, and finally relaxed.
Even though she already had a guess in her mind, she was still afraid until things were confirmed!
Liu Tong's coke is still at the foot of the mountain!
"But now it seems—this guy definitely has something going on with his junior sister!"
Liu Wei stroked her fair chin, a slight smile playing on her lips: "I never expected that my usually aloof junior sister would secretly find someone like this—"
"You have a really sharp eye!"
As she was gossiping about the two of them, a deep, muffled voice rang out.
"You're just going to let them go like that?"
Liu Wei turned around and found that the leaders of the other major sects had arrived in the main hall and were looking at her with complicated expressions.
"Why didn't you say anything when you were here?"
Liu Wei rolled her eyes and said irritably.
The group fell silent, their faces showing embarrassment.
When Xiao Bai was here, who among them dared to stand up?
Even Liu Tong was crushed like a chick; wouldn't they be offering themselves up as food if they went up there?
"Ha, men—"
Liu Wei sneered, "If it weren't for my quick thinking, which of you would dare say you could control him?"
Everyone fell silent, unable to refute.
"But what about Yuanmen—"
Shenzong Jingu hesitated before speaking, "They probably already know Liu Tong is dead. If someone comes later—"
Mentioning the Yuan Sect evoked fear in everyone's eyes.
The Yuan Clan will absolutely not let their own steward be killed, let alone a steward from Baichao Mountain!
At that time, all of them who were present will probably be implicated!
"snort!"
Wu Dao, who had been silent in the corner, suddenly spoke up in a cold voice: "We didn't kill them!"
"Don't forget the sinister black aura that Liu Tong unleashed before his death—"
Wu Dao's gaze swept over everyone, his tone icy: "Perhaps, that person killed someone precisely because of this! You all felt the eeriness of that black aura, didn't you?"
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Upon hearing this, everyone's expression turned serious.
Indeed, the black aura gave them an extremely uncomfortable feeling, as if it were inherently incompatible with normal vital energy.
"Notify your respective sects."
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Fu Zongbaiqiu sighed softly, "This matter is no longer something we can decide."
"The murder of the Yuan Sect steward is no small matter. We must report it as soon as possible and let the sect's higher-ups make a decision."
Upon hearing this, the seven people pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
This time, Yuanmen was slapped in the face in front of almost all the dynasties, losing face terribly.
Given that sect's domineering ways, they will definitely try to re-establish their authority.
They didn't want to become the target of Yuanmen's attempt to establish their authority!
With everyone reaching a consensus, they all activated their spiritual energy, preparing to send messages back to their respective sects.
"Buzz"
Seven golden rays shot out from their fingertips, transforming into seven streams of light that were about to disappear into the void.
However, something strange happened!
The seven golden beams flew into the air, but it was as if they had hit an invisible wall and were instantly shot back!
"What's going on?!"
The seven men's expressions changed, and an ominous premonition welled up in their hearts.
They tried again, but the result was the same!
All the messages sent by the primordial spirits were blocked by an invisible force and could not be transmitted out of Baichao Mountain!
"not good!"
Bai Qiu's expression changed drastically, and he shouted sharply, "Someone has sealed off this space!"
Before the words had even finished—
"Boom!!!"
Above Baichao Mountain, dark clouds seeped out from the void and spread rapidly, turning the entire sky black!
Within the dark clouds, figures loomed, and a powerful aura swept across the sky!
A wild, arrogant laugh echoed from the depths of the dark clouds: "Hahaha—everyone from the Eastern Xuan Region, you've certainly given me a good show today!"
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