Chapter 97: Discovering the Truth
Central Plains, Tianji Tower Headquarters, Southeastern Skies
"What kind of attitude is this from the Xiao Clan?"
As soon as Shi Zhongtian uttered these words, Xiao Qing's previously calm demeanor turned icy. His cold gaze locked onto Shi Zhongtian, and he replied in a frosty tone, "Is Clan Leader Shi demanding the Xiao Clan's stance right here and now?"
The moment those words left his mouth, Shi Zhongtian, known for his fiery temper, prepared to assert his seniority and lecture Xiao Qing. However, Spirit Clan Leader Ling Hua quickly noticed something unusual.
Above Tianji Tower Headquarters, a golden figure hovered in the air, exuding an unmistakable nine star Dou Sheng aura without any intention of hiding it.
"Shi Zhongtian, hold your tongue," Ling Hua whispered, tugging at Shi Zhongtian's sleeve in warning.
But Shi Zhongtian ignored the hint, waving Ling Hua off as he turned back to Xiao Qing. "What now? Is the Xiao Clan planning to rely on its strength to detain me, an elder?"
Before the words could settle, Tian Luo's figure flashed, appearing directly before Shi Zhongtian in an instant.
"Bang!"
A heavy punch landed as Shi Zhongtian barely managed to cross his arms in defense.
"Boom!"
Shi Zhongtian's body was hurled backward like a cannonball, slamming into the ground with a deafening crash. The earth cracked beneath him, creating a spiderweb of fissures that spread outward from the impact site, the scene shrouded in a cloud of dust.
Above, Tian Luo sneered with disdain. "Hah! With your strength, do you think you're qualified to shout in front of the Xiao Clan? Say one more word, and I'll kill you here and now."
"Cough, cough!"
On the ground, Shi Zhongtian coughed violently, his arms shattered from the blow. Despite the intense pain, he glared at Tian Luo with venomous eyes and shouted, "Who are you? If you've got the guts, give me your name, you coward!"
At this, Tian Luo's eyes glowed with a murderous red hue, and his aura grew more menacing. Just as he prepared to strike again, Ling Hua quickly intervened.
"Esteemed expert of the Xiao Clan, please calm down. We mean no harm and are merely here to observe. We have no intention of interfering in the battle between the Xiao Clan and the Soul Clan."
"Hmph."
Tian Luo snorted coldly but ultimately held back. Although he couldn't use Dou Techniques, his solid nine star Dou Sheng strength was no joke. Even with the Stone Clan's innate ability to harden their bodies like stone, Shi Zhongtian's defense was insufficient. If Tian Luo went all out, he could finish Shi Zhongtian in under a hundred moves.
"Boring. He's all yours," Tian Luo said dismissively before flashing back to his place above Tianji Tower.
Xiao Qing watched Tian Luo leave before turning his cold gaze back to the injured Shi Zhongtian, now rejoined by Ling Hua. Bowing slightly, Xiao Qing said, "Both clan leaders, the Xiao Clan has its own rules. If you have no other business here, please leave at once."
Shi Zhongtian's face darkened. "Is this how the Xiao Clan treats others? Even Xiao Xuan himself wouldn't dare act this way toward me back in the day!"
Hearing this, Xiao Qing's expression turned even colder. Without saying another word, he raised three fingers. "Three seconds. After that, face the consequences."
Had Shi Zhongtian used a softer tone, Xiao Qing might have shown more respect, given their shared status as ancient clans. But Shi Zhongtian had repeatedly provoked him, even dragging Xiao Xuan and Xiao Tiance into the conversation. Xiao Qing saw no reason to be courteous any longer.
As Xiao Qing began his countdown, his aura surged, pressing heavily upon Shi Zhongtian and Ling Hua.
Shi Zhongtian's face grew pale, but he refrained from speaking further. Seeing the escalating tension, Ling Hua quickly intervened. "We'll leave immediately. Nephew Xiao Qing, please don't take offense."
With that, he pulled Shi Zhongtian into the void, vanishing from Xiao Qing's perception entirely.
Xiao Qing retracted his aura and returned to his position above Tianji Tower, his gaze refocusing on the battle within the array.
Inside the Array
Hun Tiandi dodged the relentless attacks of the four dragons, all while sneering. "Xiao Tiance, under your leadership, the Xiao Clan has truly grown arrogant so much so that you dismiss the faces of even the Stone and Spirit Clan leaders. Such behavior is truly eye opening."
Xiao Tiance chuckled coldly. "Instead of worrying about others, Hun Tiandi, you should focus on whether you can leave here alive today."
Distracted for a split second, Hun Tiandi was struck by one of the dragon's tails, sending him flying hundreds of meters.
"Such power," Hun Tiandi muttered, wiping blood from his mouth. "Not even a moment's lapse is allowed."
Just then, Void Swallowing Flame's black flames engulfed one of the white dragons, reducing it to ashes with a mournful roar.
"Kekeke... My flames are truly the bane of these dragons!" Void Swallowing Flame laughed, his voice filled with twisted delight.
"Watch out!" Hun Tiandi shouted.
Too late.
The seemingly destroyed white dragon reappeared behind Void Swallowing Flame, slamming him with a radiant blast followed by a devastating tail swipe.
"Boom!"
Void Swallowing Flame crashed to the ground with an explosion that resembled a small nuclear blast, its shockwave spreading over a thousand meters.
"Void Lord!" the Four Demon Saints cried out.
Their distraction cost them dearly. Four dragons bypassed their Deathly Domain Array and struck them directly.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
In moments, the Four Demon Saints were sent hurtling into the expanding explosion, their cries echoing in the chaos.
"Damn it!" Hun Tiandi growled, retaliating with a powerful palm strike that pushed the dragons back momentarily. But as he moved closer to the blast, another dragon tail blocked his path.
Outside the array, Xiao Tiance watched with keen interest. "So the Four Demon Saints rebuilt their bodies like living dead, just as Brother Xiao Xuan once said... Fascinating."
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