"A few days ago, I met with this Daoist Dong Cang. This person indeed has heaven-defying talent. Not to mention anything else, just this person alone is a life-saving grace for my Xiao Family!
Although he didn't do it deliberately, I have to say that if it weren't for the emergence of these guys, our Xiao Clan would probably have been destroyed by now!
From another point of view, these people's contributions to the entire Dong Cang world are immeasurable. If it weren't for the emergence of Dong Cang Zhenren and the others, our Xiao Clan would probably have completely fallen out with the Shangguan Clan by now.
What does this mean for the entire Thousand Mountain Sword Sect?
Needless to say, this isn't the most terrible thing. The real reason for our Xiao Clan's destruction is the scheme of Donglin Academy!
Back then, our Ancestor slaughtered Donglin Academy seven times over!
Under such circumstances, when we reveal our weakened state, our Xiao Clan will definitely be targeted by them. At that time, we will be consigned to eternal damnation!
Originally, I didn't want to take advantage of this opportunity to make trouble at this time, but the emergence of Dong Cang Zhenren has indeed solved our urgent problem!
Next, you just need to act according to our previous plan. As for the exploration of the new world, it's fine if we don't go. If it's as Old Man said, that the Chaotic World is extremely dangerous, it's actually a good thing that we don't have any experts to go there. Moreover, if there's a problem, we can still preserve more of our strength. That's the most perfect way!
It's best if this group of guys is completely wiped out. That's the result I want! "Xiao Clan's Ancestor looked at Xiao Chengming in front of him, nodded with satisfaction, and explained.
Although the previous situation didn't seem to have any problems, this was the biggest problem because the time and manner of this incident were somewhat suspicious. Combined with his own experience during this period of time, Xiao Clan's Ancestor knew that the Xiao Clan should have been targeted by someone.
That was why he had warned them earlier. However, looking at Xiao Chengming in front of him, it was obvious that this person was hiding something from him. Thinking of this, Xiao Clan's Ancestor temporarily dismissed the idea of returning to the meeting hall. After all, the safety of the Xiao Clan was the most important thing.
Even though they were fighting to the death with the Shangguan Clan, both sides still maintained peace on the surface and did not completely fall out with each other. However, the things that happened just now allowed him to see another side. This was one of the real reasons why the Xiao Clan's Old Ancestor was furious. To him, the scene that happened in front of him had a huge impact. It made him realize that the Xiao Clan had completely become the target of others.
When he realized this, what he needed to consider now was to quickly find a successor for the Xiao Clan while he was still alive. Under such circumstances, he didn't think that he wouldn't encounter any mishaps in the future. The current social situation was so turbulent that it could be seen with the naked eye. The battle between Immortal Dong Cang, the New World, the Thousand Mountain Sword Sect, Donglin Academy, and other forces was getting fiercer and fiercer. He didn't think that the Xiao Clan still had a chance to profit from this.
Not only did he have to keep a low profile, but he also had to selectively give up some of the internal interests of the Xiao Clan. After what happened just now, he could already be sure that the inheritance of the Xiao Clan was what he needed to care about next. As for other things, they could be put aside. Similarly, Xiao Clan's Ancestor was actually very satisfied with Xiao Chengming in front of him, because he saw the shadow of his own youth in him.
After all, for the Xiao Clan, there was no problem at all in this situation. This operation was completely in line with the requirements of the Xiao Clan. If there was really something that needed to be done cautiously, it was the problem of the interests of the Untainted World. This matter concerned the future of the entire Xiao Clan, so he acted like this.
"I hope so. I only hope that things can develop according to our plan. Otherwise, there will be no day for our Xiao Clan to rise again!
Now that things have come to this, let's act according to the circumstances!
Whether our Xiao Clan will soar to the sky this time depends on whether the Untainted World will bring a surprise to those guys!
Ancestor, I'm going to get busy first. This time, I really want to thank you for saving my life!
Previously, I was still hesitating whether or not I should tell you about this matter. Since you saved my life, then I have something to say. I suspect that someone in our family is cooperating with the Shangguan Family in an attempt to encroach on the position of the Family Head!
Recently, I've always felt that someone is secretly monitoring me. You know, my cultivation method is somewhat special, so I'm very sensitive to some dangerous and special gazes. In addition, many of my experiences during this period have told me that things are obviously developing in a direction that we can't control!
Just this point alone is enough to show how terrifying the person behind this is. Although I don't know whether these people are the enemies of our Xiao Clan, they are not the same kind of people as us!
In the past, for a long time, I actually didn't have this kind of worry, but I don't know when it started, but it seems that everything I do is not going smoothly. Sometimes, many things seem to have changed. Some things that were not so urgent at first suddenly all happened at once, and in a very short period of time.
Previously, when Fifth Brother and the others went out and almost died, it already gave me a great warning. At this moment, I truly feel deep malice. For example, this Qiu Boran this time seems to be a scapegoat thrown out by someone. Otherwise, there's no way to explain these strange things that happened to me! "
Xiao Chengming took a deep breath, looked at his Ancestor in front of him with a serious and solemn face, and said.
At this moment, the expression on his face was not good because at this moment, he suddenly realized that the real reason why he underestimated the enemy so much this time was that he was misled by someone with wrong information. Otherwise, he certainly wouldn't have given Qiu Boran the opportunity to take advantage of him.
Regarding this, he had also seriously thought about it during this period of time, and after what happened to him, and after almost dying this time, he finally realized all of this. It turned out that someone had set up a trap in an attempt to make him fall into it. If his Ancestor hadn't appeared in time, he would probably have become a dead man by now.
At the thought of his previous experience, Xiao Chengming's heart was filled with endless fear and rejoicing. Previously, he hadn't felt it too deeply, but after communicating with his family's Patriarch, he had a deep understanding that the Xiao Clan was really sitting on the crater of a volcano. If they weren't careful, the world could be turned upside down, and the entire clan could be completely eradicated.
Thinking of the previous experience of his brothers, coupled with the fact that such a big twist and turn had occurred during this ordinary mission, it was enough to show how much those people had paid to deal with the Xiao Clan. Thinking of his previous naive thoughts, Xiao Chengming only felt some endless fear and uneasiness at this moment.
After all, he had just come into contact with the clan's affairs, and there were many things that he only knew a little about. However, his terrifying intuition told him that there was a pair of invisible big hands controlling everything. It was like a mysterious existence that sat and watched the clouds move freely, and watched the changes in the world. Using the world as chess pieces to scheme against, this showed how terrifying the person who set up this trap was.
The more Xiao Chengming thought about it, the more frightened he became. Since his strength began to skyrocket, this was the first time he felt that powerful strength couldn't bring him safety. For the current Xiao Chengming, he felt that the entire Xiao Clan was like a bait deliberately thrown out by someone else. Thinking of this, his heart was filled with endless sorrow.
It was also at this moment that he truly understood the real reason why his cousins were so cautious in doing things.
For the Xiao Clan, this was the most dangerous moment, even if their Ancestor had said that the appearance of Spiritual Master Dong Cang and the others had temporarily resolved the crisis of the clan's extinction.
But it was undeniable that the irreconcilable conflict with the Shangguan Clan had already made the two sides stand on opposite sides. It was either you die or I die, and there was no way for them to be soft-hearted. Such a situation was simply the dream of all the major forces. Therefore, when he realized all this, he really felt a chill run down his spine.
When Xiao Chengming realized all this, he felt that the Xiao Clan was now besieged on all sides and was even on the verge of destruction at any time. This was an extremely critical moment for everyone in the Xiao Clan, especially now that he was facing the situation of being assassinated. It was conceivable that the situation of the other direct descendants of the Xiao Clan should be similar to his. This was what made him feel terrified, because this meant that the Xiao Clan had lost the ability to deter other small fries. This also proved how dangerous the Xiao Clan was in a situation where they were in a similar situation.
It was in such a strange situation that Immortal Dong Cang and the Sky-devouring Demon Emperor appeared. Their appearance was like a savior, quickly diverting the attention of the Shangguan Family and Donglin Academy. Even those who were hiding in the dark quietly withdrew their little tricks.
Now that he thought about it, the appearance of Luo Xiu was extremely unreasonable. This ascendant's appearance was too coincidental. Moreover, the Untainted World might really be an extremely dangerous place as his Ancestor had said. Otherwise, this ascendant could not explain his problem at all.
It should be known that the cultivation system of this world was vastly different from the Qi that Luo Xiu's ascendant had shown. This alone was enough to explain everything. As everyone knew, it was impossible for two plane worlds with different power systems to have any intersection. However, this ascendant had appeared in this world. It was self-evident what all this meant.
Now, Xiao Chengming only hoped that his Old Ancestor was still a deterrent. Otherwise, the entire Xiao Family would really be in a situation where destruction was imminent. This was really a disaster for the entire Xiao Family. When he thought that he had yet to realize his ambitions, Xiao Chengming only felt a dark cloud pressing down on him, making him unable to see the hope of the future.
If it was before, then perhaps he wouldn't have such dispirited thoughts in his heart. However, everything that had happened now showed that his Xiao Clan had arrived at a critical moment of life and death. The existence of his Ancestor represented whether the Xiao Clan could continue to exist or not. Xiao Cheng Ming saw this very clearly at this moment. He thought about what had happened in the square earlier and combined it with the fact that the Ancestor had ordered him to come here to kill Qiu Boran's group of three. When all of this was put together, Xiao Cheng Ming felt a wave of icy coldness in the depths of his heart, and he shuddered with fear.
"Is what you said true? If that's the case, then this matter is not simple. Tsk, there are really people who aren't afraid of death. Or are they prepared to fly away when the enemy comes? If that's the case, then they really opened Old Man's eyes this time!"
Hearing Xiao Chengming's words, the Xiao Clan's Ancestor could not help but frown. He looked at Xiao Chengming in front of him in surprise. At first, he was a little dumbfounded, but then he seemed to have thought of something. The original angry expression completely disappeared, and there was even a hint of ridicule in his tone.
It was as if he was not surprised that there was a traitor in the family at all. It even made him a little happy. This made Xiao Chengming feel a little strange. Although he did not know why his Ancestor was laughing, he knew that such an Ancestor was a little scary. So at this moment, Xiao Chengming's heart calmed down. He did not know what the future would be, but he knew that as long as the Ancestor in front of him was here, their Xiao Clan would not fall!
"This is almost obvious. As for who is colluding with outsiders, I don't know, but I can detect some clues. It's just that I don't have any conclusive evidence. And I don't think there's any need for any evidence, because what happened to me this time is enough to explain everything!
Just this time alone, the other two places were fine, but there was a problem with me. In addition, Qiu Boran's strength did not just break through, but had broken through hundreds of years ago. Under such circumstances, his strength should have been accurately determined, but it was not. This is the real reason why I stumbled this time!
The wrong information misled me. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made such a low-level mistake! "
Xiao Chengming shook his head bitterly, and his expression was full of helplessness. He knew better than anyone what this situation meant, but at the same time, he had no other choice now!
Compared to the previous situation, he was now certain that someone was plotting against him. They did not want him to live to control the family, and someone wanted to replace him.