The Gu Clan received news of Ling Xiao and sent an inner elder, Gu Ming, to Wind Cloud City to capture Ling Xiao.
Of course, the Gu Clan couldn't just send Gu Ming, a Half-emperor, along with another Half-emperor, Zhang Shi. He was a consecrated elder of the Gu Clan, along with twenty mid-level and above Heavenly Venerables.
The Gu Clan felt that this was enough to capture or kill Ling Xiao.
After a few twists and turns, they finally arrived at the neighboring city, Water Link City.
This city was connected by two rivers, and there were many ships on the river. Many scholars and poets were reciting poems. It was as if they had left this murderous world, looking extremely elegant and tranquil.
The 22 people from the Gu Clan stopped at one of the ships to rest. They wanted to find out more about Ling Xiao before heading to Wind Cloud City.
Originally, they wanted to immediately head to Wind Cloud City to kill Ling Xiao.
However, when they first arrived at Water Link City, they heard news about Ling Xiao.
Ten days ago, Ling Xiao had single-handedly slaughtered tens of thousands of enemies, shocking everyone in the world!
They couldn't help but take this news seriously.
If Ling Xiao really had this kind of ability, then wouldn't they be courting death if they went looking for trouble with Ling Xiao?
Inside the ship, the Gu Clan's people were sitting, and there were even two captured mercenaries.
Gu Ming stared at the two mercenaries and said, "Speak quickly, are you telling the truth? If there's even half a word of falsehood, you'll immediately die in the belly of the fish!"
Gu Ming's half-emperor cultivation caused the two Earth Sovereign mercenaries to tremble in fear.
One of them stuttered, "My … My Lord, we … we're all telling the truth. Our captain is a Mystic Emperor, but he was killed by Ling Xiao. He … he's too powerful. If we didn't run fast enough, we would've died at Ling Xiao's hands."
Another mercenary also replied, "Yes … Yes, my lord. That Ling Xiao is too scary. Ten thousand of us were killed by him with a single thought. He is a murderous demon!"
As soon as the mercenary finished speaking, the Ancient Ming raised his finger and pointed at the mercenary's forehead.
Xiu!
A sharp metal energy immediately pierced through the mercenary's head.
"Nonsense! Even if a mid-stage Heavenly Sovereign can suppress his generation, how could he kill so many enemies on his own? There were even several Sovereigns present!" shouted the Ancient Ming.
He felt that the person just now was talking nonsense. Even with his strength, it was impossible for him to kill ten thousand people with a single thought!
The other mercenary was so scared that he almost pissed his pants. He kept kowtowing towards the Ancient Ming and begged: "Spare me, my lord … please spare me!"
The Ancient Ming asked again: "Say it again. If there is any falsehood, I will kill you!"
The mercenary once again recounted the whole story in a trembling voice.
However, this time, he couldn't say it like before.
Instead, he said that the reason Ling Xiao was able to defeat ten thousand of them was because he had set up a killing formation that trapped most of them. That was why Ling Xiao was able to win by a fluke.
The Ancient Ming was very satisfied with this answer: "Like I said, Ling Xiao is only a newly ascended Heavenly Sovereign. How could he have the strength to kill the Mystic Sovereign? He must have relied on this killing formation to defeat you fools."
The mercenary cursed bitterly in his heart: "It's still not certain who's the fool here!"
"Elder Ming, now that Ling Xiao has set up a killing formation, if we rashly go in, I'm afraid …" Zhang Shi worriedly spoke.
The Ancient Ming waved his hand: "You don't have to worry about this. Ling Xiao's killing formation cannot be prepared at all times. Moreover, the alliance of the three mercenaries is also an idiot. They actually dared to openly kill people and occupy the city. Aren't they giving the enemy a chance to prepare?
We only need to enter the city as ordinary people and not alert the enemy. As long as we enter the city, Ling Xiao won't be able to escape even if he grows wings! "
With this in mind, the Ancient Ming casually killed the mercenary. Then, he changed into an ordinary martial artist's martial attire and took a pill that could hide his aura. Then, he rushed towards Wind Cloud City.
Just when they thought that this trip would be smooth sailing, they didn't know that a dead end was waiting for them.
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Outside of Wind Cloud City, Yang Xianfeng had been waiting for a long time with his three thousand brothers.
In addition to Yang Xianfeng being a half-step emperor, his sworn brother Wang Teng was also a newly ascended half-step emperor. There were close to a hundred people at the Empyrean realm, more than a thousand Earth Sovereigns, and the rest were at the King realm.
This kind of line-up was abnormally strong, comparable to the strength of a fifth-grade sect.
Wang Teng whispered to Yang Xianfeng, "Big Brother, is it worth it for us to openly become enemies with the Gu family?"
Yang Xianfeng narrowed his eyes and said, "I made this decision when I chose to follow City Lord Ling. Since he dared to openly occupy a city and proclaim himself king, he should have a trump card to deal with the Gu family. Don't forget, he is the disciple of the legendary Demonic Emperor. At first, I thought that it was just a far-fetched rumor, but after that battle, I completely believed it. If he wasn't the disciple of the Demonic Emperor, how could he have such terrifying strength?"
"But the Gu family is an old power. How can their foundation be compared to Ling … City Lord Ling!" Wang Teng voiced out his concerns.
Although he was very optimistic about Ling Xiao's future prospects, he was still very worried about becoming enemies with the Gu family.
He didn't expect that Ling Xiao would actually give them such a task. If they didn't kill the people from the Gu family, then they wouldn't be able to obtain Ling Xiao's approval. But if they killed the people from the Gu family, they would have no way out. They could only follow by Ling Xiao's side.
Yang Xianfeng was silent for a moment before he said, "So, this is a bet. I see that City Lord Ling will definitely be able to contend against the Gu family, and I also see my life's path. If my sworn brother doesn't have the confidence, you can back out now. I definitely won't stop you!"
Wang Teng's expression changed slightly. In the end, he gritted his teeth and said, "Big Brother, we are sworn brothers. We don't ask to be born on the same day, month, and year, but to die on the same day, month, and year. This little brother is willing to follow Big Brother through fire and water, no matter what!"
Yang Xianfeng patted Wang Teng's shoulder in satisfaction and said, "Don't worry, your big brother's choices are rarely wrong, and this time is no exception!"
At this time, a commoner-like person appeared in front of Yang Xianfeng and Wang Teng and knelt on one knee, "Reporting, Captain, Vice Captain, we have arrived!"
Yang Xianfeng lightly waved his hand, then glanced at Wang Teng and brandished his spear, "Brothers, follow me into battle, we must make sure that no one is left!"
Three thousand mercenaries rode all kinds of spirit beasts and moved out.
The Gu Ming's group that had just approached Windy Cloud City felt this vast and powerful aura.
The Gu Ming frowned, "What's going on? It seems like a large group of people is coming towards us."
Zhang Shi spoke from the side, "They shouldn't be coming for us. Perhaps there's a battle going on."
The Gu Ming nodded, "To avoid unnecessary trouble, let's let them pass first. Once we take down Ling Xiao, we'll see who dares to disrespect our Gu family."
Just as the group was about to dodge, the several thousand people quickly surrounded them.
The expressions of the Gu Ming's group slightly changed, they didn't understand why these mercenaries would suddenly find them. Could it be that these were the Roving Bandits?
"Who are you?
Why are you blocking our way? "The Gu Ming frowned and asked faintly.
The Gu Ming began to worry because he could clearly feel the ferocity of these people. The two leading them were even as strong as him.
Yang Xianfeng stepped forward with his spear, "Are you from the Gu family?"
The Gu Ming replied, "You're mistaken, we're just passersby who want to go to Windy Cloud City to stretch our legs."
The Gu Ming's group had already concealed their strength and were only ordinary Monarchs in the eyes of others. They didn't want to expose themselves and let Ling Xiao run away!
Wang Teng sneered, "You want to enter Windy Cloud City? Sure, but leave behind your spatial rings and spirit beast wristguards."
The Gu Ming's group paled, they didn't understand what these people were planning.
Zhang shi was a Half-Emperor, as well as a Sinecure Elder of the Gu Clan, so he had never suffered such humiliation before.
The Gu Ming pulled him back and gave him a meaningful glance before taking out a lot of Xuan Crystals, "Everyone, we are just ordinary people doing business. Here are some Xuan Crystals, can you please let us live?"
Wang Teng stepped forward and put away the Xuan Crystals. He said disdainfully, "The people of the Gu family are really stingy. They actually want to send us away with a million middle-grade Xuan Crystals. It really makes me speechless!"
"Who the hell are you people!"
The Gu Ming knew that the other party was toying with them and immediately shouted, displaying the aura of a Half-step Emperor.
Yang Xianfeng laughed, "Who we are isn't important, the important thing is that you can't enter Windy Cloud City!"
Having said that, he waved his hand and his subordinates immediately cooperated with the spirit beasts to open fire.
All kinds of attribute attacks fell from the sky. Although the aura wasn't as frightening as when Ling Xiao fought ten thousand by himself, it was still very frightening.
The Gu Ming's group was startled. They didn't expect to be ambushed like this before even reaching Windy Cloud City, causing them to panic.
The Gu Ming was indeed worthy of being a leader. He rushed towards Yang Xianfeng and shouted: "Who the hell are you people? You dare to oppose our Gu family, do you not want to live anymore?"
He also summoned his spirit beast protector in order to capture Yang Xianfeng as soon as possible and avoid the fate of being intercepted.
However, Yang Xianfeng wasn't a soft sieve. He raised his spear and clashed with the Gu Ming while sneering: "Daring to offend City Lord Ling, you are truly courting death!"
The Gu Ming's heart sank. It turned out that these people were really sent by Ling Xiao to kill them.
The Gu Ming wanted to escape and report back to the family so that they could quickly send a Supreme Elder to capture and kill Ling Xiao.
Unfortunately, Yang Xianfeng's group had already accepted Ling Xiao's death order. They absolutely couldn't let anyone from the Gu family escape.
The three thousand mercenaries completely submerged the twenty-two people from the Gu family.
This was a completely one-sided battle without any mishaps!