Chapter 71: The End of the Xu Family
However, that mysterious youth seemed to possess numerous treasures. Not only did he have a deadly secret artifact, but he also had a quasi-immortal jade boat that allowed him to escape.
Li Changsheng frowned slightly.
In the simulation, he could spend decades hunting down the mysterious youth, but in reality, he couldn't afford to waste so much time. He needed to leave the Tiannan Region through the mysterious place, as only in the outside world could he grow faster!
"And this Xu family…"
Li Changsheng frowned. He remembered that a few years ago, Ximen Xue had brought two friends from the Xu family. Now, it seemed that the Xu family had been sent by the Vajra Sect to investigate why he had taken Ximen Xue as a disciple.
"If the Xu family has a Divine Transformation cultivator, they must have quite a lot of spirit stones, right?"
Li Changsheng said coldly:
"Before returning to the Su family's ancestral land, I should first visit the Xu family. I'll wipe them out, use their spirit stones to boost my strength, and then deal with the Vajra Sect!"
"Before I leave, I must settle all loose ends."
At this moment, Ximen Xue's voice came from outside the pavilion:
"Master, may I come in?"
"Enter."
Li Changsheng responded.
Ximen Xue pushed the door open and was slightly startled upon seeing Li Changsheng sitting cross-legged.
Having just broken through, Li Changsheng's aura was still somewhat uncontrollable. To Ximen Xue, it felt as if she were facing an ancient behemoth—vast and unfathomable.
"Master, have you broken through?"
Ximen Xue asked softly.
"Indeed."
Li Changsheng nodded slightly. "Are those two friends of yours from the Xu family still in Misty Valley?"
"Yes, they're currently at Flavor Pavilion."
Though Ximen Xue didn't understand why her master, with his immense strength, would be concerned about a Foundation Establishment cultivator and a peak Qi Refining cultivator, she answered honestly.
"Those two likely have impure intentions. They're here for me."
Li Changsheng said nonchalantly.
"What?"
A fierce aura emanated from Ximen Xue.
In her heart, her master was like a father to her, having given her a second chance at life. If it weren't for him, she would still be unable to live normally. Now, these two friends and the forces behind them were targeting her master?
Unforgivable!
"Master, I'll go capture them right now!"
Ximen Xue said with a cold expression.
"Go."
Li Changsheng nodded.
Ximen Xue had already reached the mid second transformation in the Divine Demon Nine Transformations. Dealing with one Foundation Establishment and one Qi Refining cultivator would be a simple matter for her.
Over the years, Li Changsheng hadn't raised Ximen Xue in a sheltered environment. He often took her to the fringes of deadly lands to battle spirit beasts, giving her ample combat experience.
…
Flavor Pavilion.
In the private room, Xu Zhenguan and Xu Miaomiao were preparing to leave.
Bang!
A crisp sound rang out.
The door to the private room was violently shattered from the outside. Ximen Xue stood at the entrance, coldly staring at the two.
Behind Ximen Xue were over a dozen cultivators stationed at Flavor Pavilion, including two at the peak of Qi Refining and the rest at the mid Qi Refining stage.
"Snow Fairy, what is the meaning of this?"
Xu Zhenguan was slightly stunned and asked.
"The Xu family dares to plot against my master? You're seeking death!"
Ximen Xue had no interest in wasting words. She stepped forward, her fingers forming a sword-like gesture, and charged straight at Xu Zhenguan.
'Exposed?'
Xu Zhenguan's heart tightened. To avoid suspicion while getting close to Ximen Xue, their family had only sent two Foundation Establishment cultivators as protection. If a conflict broke out in Misty Valley, it would be extremely disadvantageous for them.
Now, capturing Ximen Xue was their only chance of survival.
Thinking this, Xu Zhenguan no longer held back. With a cold smile, he revealed his Foundation Establishment cultivation. A top-grade magical sword appeared in his hand, and he slashed toward Ximen Xue.
"Ximen Xue, it seems you've been praised too much!"
"A mere Qi Refining cultivator dares to attack me, a Foundation Establishment cultivator? How foolish!"
Xu Zhenguan's eyes were filled with disdain.
Clang!
When Ximen Xue's finger struck Xu Zhenguan's top-grade magical sword, a metallic clang echoed.
The disdain in Xu Zhenguan's eyes vanished, replaced by shock.
Crack!
His top-grade magical sword began to crack, and then it shattered completely.
A strange force surged through the sword, rushing toward Xu Zhenguan.
Boom!
Xu Zhenguan's face turned pale, and his sword-wielding right arm exploded into a bloody mist. His entire body was sent flying, crashing into the wall of the private room.
Thud!
Xu Zhenguan struggled to stand up.
"How is this possible?"
Xu Zhenguan's face was filled with horror and disbelief.
A sixteen-year-old Ximen Xue was actually this strong?
"Snow Fairy, perhaps there's some misunderstanding?"
Xu Miaomiao swallowed hard and whispered, "Snow Fairy, we're friends!"
"Silence!"
Ximen Xue's expression remained unchanged. Without using any true essence, she merely flicked her finger.
Boom!
Xu Miaomiao's body exploded into a bloody mist in mid-air.
Xu Zhenguan could no longer maintain his composure. His face pale, he shouted, "What are you waiting for? Are you going to wait until I'm dead before acting?"
"Stop shouting."
"Your two guards have already been sent ahead of you!"
Ximen Xue said coldly.
The cultivators stationed at Flavor Pavilion behind Ximen Xue were trembling, cold sweat dripping from their foreheads.
Just moments ago, outside, two peak Foundation Establishment cultivators had been turned into bloody mist by the Snow Fairy's finger without even being able to resist. If the disciple was this strong, one could only imagine how powerful the Snow Fairy's master, who resided at the spiritual eye estate, must be!
"Ximen Xue, I only approached you under orders. My Xu family has a Divine Transformation ancestor. If you kill me, all of Misty Valley will pay the price!"
Xu Zhenguan said with a threatening tone.
"The Xu family? My master is planning to visit. I'd like to see if a Divine Transformation cultivator can withstand a single punch from him!"
As the words fell, Ximen Xue flicked her finger, and Xu Zhenguan's body exploded in mid-air.
…
When Ximen Xue walked out of Flavor Pavilion, Li Changsheng was already waiting outside with the Golden Core cultivators from the Su family.
"Let's go. We'll visit the Xu family first before returning to the Su family."
Li Changsheng took out a palm-sized flying boat from his storage bag. With a gust of wind, it expanded to the size of an ancient fishing boat.
The group stood on the flying boat as it swiftly headed toward the Molo Country.
This flying boat was something Li Changsheng had crafted in his spare time over the years. Though it was only at the spirit tool level and its speed was only slightly faster than a Golden Core cultivator's sword flight, it saved a significant amount of true essence compared to flying on a sword.
…
Three days later.
The flying boat arrived above the Xu family's estate in the Molo Country.
Li Changsheng looked down at the Xu family's residence and shook his head, saying coldly:
"It seems we've come to the right place. If the Xu family were truly just a Golden Core family, how could they have three fifth-tier formations protecting them?"
With his sixth-tier mid-stage array master skills, Li Changsheng could tell at a glance that the Xu family's estate was protected by three fifth-tier formations: one defensive formation and two killing formations. Even a Divine Transformation cultivator would likely meet their end if they rashly entered.
"Three fifth-tier formations?"
The Su family elder was also alarmed, his gaze turning hostile as he looked at the Xu family's estate.
Their Su family only had one fifth-tier formation protecting them, with the rest being fourth-tier formations. How could such a powerful force be entrenched in the Tiannan Region without the Su family, one of the three major powers in the region, knowing about it?
At the same time, cultivators within the Xu family also noticed the flying boat in the air.
Over a dozen figures soared up on their swords, led by a mid Golden Core cultivator.
The Xu family's mid Golden Core cultivator scrutinized the three people on the flying boat and finally fixed his gaze on the Su family's Golden Core elder, saying coldly:
"Fellow Daoist, what brings you to the Xu family's estate?"
The Su elder glanced at Li Changsheng.
Li Changsheng's eyelids lifted slightly as he said indifferently:
"Of course, we're here to wipe out your Xu family!"