Chapter 437 - 307: Shaking the World

Chapter 437: Chapter 307: Shaking the World

The Zhe Family had remained quiet, but everyone understood this was just the calm before the storm. The Zhe Family would certainly not let the matter rest; at the very least, they would never allow one of their own Sword Emperor Powerhouses to be turned into a human pillar and displayed on their enemy’s city walls!

This incident had already sent shockwaves throughout the great families and sects!

A mid-to-high tier Sword Emperor had died at the hands of Ling Xiao’s group. Regardless of who landed the killing blow, it proved one thing: Ling Xiao’s power was already formidable. What’s more, that power was shrouded in mystery. No one knew what trump cards Ling Xiao still held.

But since he dared to go up against a clan like the Zhe Family, he was clearly no pushover.

Amidst the brewing storm, countless people were hiding in the wings, eager to watch the drama unfold.

In the Ling Mansion’s garden pavilion, located within the Shushan Inner City of Penzes New City, Ling Xiao sat with several others.

Ling Xiao’s family was all settled in. Although they still weren’t accustomed to the local heat, Lady Ling and Ling Tianxiao couldn’t help but feel a sense of pride being on their son’s territory.

This was especially true for Ling Tianxiao. After witnessing the power of Ling Xiao’s followers, he couldn’t help but sigh. "After seeing the forces you’ve gathered, I feel like all my years of leading troops have been for nothing!"

After this lament, Ling Tianxiao went to find Old Marshal Qiu Chen for a game of chess. For a man like him, it was the only way to quiet his restless heart. What a Military General like him loved most was charging into battle. However, Ling Tianxiao knew full well that he was out of his depth in the current situation.

’Didn’t Ling Xiao risk life and limb to bring them all here precisely to protect them?’

’A son once gained respect through his father, but now the father gains respect through his son! With a son like him, I could ask for nothing more!’

The High Priest and Ye Zi were together, looking like a pair of beautiful sisters. They were currently sitting and chatting with Ling Xiao, showing no signs of the tense atmosphere brewing outside.

"Everyone outside must be on edge because of your audacious stunt," Ye Zi said, smiling at Ling Xiao. "They’d be furious if they knew you were just sitting here, casually eating grapes."

Ling Xiao simply gave a faint smile. He had his reasons for acting this way. With countless sword techniques at his disposal, he had considered founding his own sect the moment he reached the Golden Core Stage.

’But back then, I was just a greenhorn with feeble strength and a shallow foundation. When anyone could crush you with a single finger, talking big about founding a sect would have been more than just embarrassing. Any second or third-rate practitioner could have come and smashed my Taoist Sect to pieces. The losses would have far outweighed any gain.’

’Now, however, I have every reason to be confident. First, Penzes New City itself is a massive Ice Blue Water Light Array. Once activated, not even an expert at the level of a Sword Venerable could hope to set foot inside!’

’Second, the Shushan Inner City, while appearing ordinary, is in fact another grand array! It is the Four Symbols Grand Array! Balanced in both offense and defense with endless variations, forget about a master at the Sword Emperor Realm—even a Sword Venerable trapped within would find it a one-way trip. The only issue is that the Four Symbols Grand Array isn’t yet complete. With my current strength, I can’t bring out its full potential. Even so, once activated, it can still easily keep a powerhouse of the Sword Venerable’s caliber at bay. If one tried to force their way in, I might not be able to kill them, but severely wounding them would be no problem!’

’Add to that my own collection of magical treasures, all of which have undergone Refining Sacrifice with my True Flame and been nurtured by my True Essence—I can wield them all with perfect ease. Even if a Tier Six Sword Emperor were to show up, I wouldn’t fear them in a one-on-one duel!’

’Therefore, my objective is to annihilate the Zhe Family! I’ll kill as many as they send! In doing so, I’ll not only avenge the High Priest but also establish my own prestige. Besides, a strategy should be a mix of truth and deception. If you’re always keeping a low profile, people will eventually see you as weak and easy to bully!’

Ling Xiao turned to High Priest Su Xue and said, "Auntie, please tell me about what happened to the Su Family all those years ago. You said there was a traitor from within—who was it?"

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