Xiao FengYang was naturally aware of this, but he believed that with the tight security and the pursuit from all sides, it was impossible for this piece of news to be leaked. Even if Meng FanYun wanted to take action, he would still need some time to prepare. During this time, the Xiao family could make some emergency arrangements to increase their chances of success. At the same time, they could also arrange for the elderly, women, and children to take refuge.
Ling Tian shook his head and sighed.
An aristocratic family was ultimately not a disciple of the pugilistic world! They would forever use their own set of standards to judge others. That's right, the Ling family did indeed keep the news under wraps. However, the Ling family's grand ceremony was a success without any problems. This meant that the Above Heavens' plan in Sky Bearing had failed. Furthermore, there was no news of the Xiao family's Second Master being able to return safely after the grand ceremony. What did all of this mean?!
If Ling Tian was not wrong, the Xiao family was probably already in the hands of Above Heavens. The moment Above Heavens took action, the first thing they would do would be to kill all of them!
If they were to wait for Above Heavens to take action first, the Xiao family would probably be completely wiped out …
The viciousness of the pugilistic world was not something that the disciples of aristocratic families could understand or accept!
Above Heavens was extremely clear that they were already at the end of the road. They had definitely been sold out by the Xiao family. If they did not even have the means to fight to the death, could they still be called Above Heavens?
Above Heavens Sect Master Meng FanYun stood in the middle of the hall with his hands behind his back. His head was raised as he looked at the portraits of the ancestors of Above Heavens without moving. Behind him, on both sides of the hall, there were dozens of green-robed men standing there without making a single sound.
Ever since this morning, Meng FanYun had felt an indescribable frustration in his heart. Furthermore, his heart was flustered and he did not know what to do. This kind of feeling was extremely uncomfortable, as though his chronic illness was about to flare up in advance …
He tried his best to suppress his frustration and stood there calmly, as though he had a card up his sleeve. However, only he knew that his right hand was already drenched in cold sweat.
"Is everything prepared?" Meng FanYun asked darkly.
"Everything is ready. The Xiao family has a total of seven hundred and thirty-six people. They are currently gathered in three courtyards. There are three hundred men of sacrifice standing guard outside each courtyard. There are also our sect's experts on standby. If anything happens, I can guarantee that these people's heads will roll immediately! "
"Alright, be careful and don't let them find you. After all, this is just a guess. If … there is still a future. "
"Yes!"
"Reporting to the Head Sect Master, Junior Sister Xiao YouHan has arrived." A young voice said respectfully. It was the young man who had led Xiao YouHan here.
"Let her in!" Meng FanYun's brows twitched, but he did not turn around. It was expected that the other six would die. After such a big incident, it would be strange if they could come back alive. On the other hand, Xiao YouHan's Xiao family status was a protective talisman. This was also the reason why Meng FanYun had sent Xiao YouHan.
"Yes." Following which, footsteps could be heard as Xiao YouHan walked into the hall.
Meng FanYun grew more and more frustrated, and the ominous feeling in his heart grew more and more intense. He continued to stand with his hands behind his back and did not turn around. He listened attentively and counted Xiao YouHan's breaths. Trying his best to control the frustration in his heart, he slowly said, "YouHan, your breathing is unstable. Did something happen? How was the trip to Sky Bearing this time? "
Xiao YouHan's body trembled, and she raised her head.
"The trip to Sky Bearing this time … Elder and the others …" Xiao YouHan followed the nonsense that she had prepared beforehand and explained everything in detail.
"Completely wiped out?" Meng FanYun raised his brows and sneered, still with his back facing her, "Then how did you come back? Even Elder Fan Lang was not able to escape, what ability do you have to escape?! "
"According to Elder Lang's instructions, I did not participate in this mission. Besides, they will not make things difficult for me." Xiao YouHan said calmly.
"Won't make things difficult for you … that's right, they will naturally not make things difficult for you." Meng FanYun said with a gloomy tone, neither happy nor angry. "Right now, the relationship between the Xiao family and the Ling family is probably even better than before, right?"
Xiao YouHan was startled, "Why does Sect Master say such a thing? The Ling family seized my pass, killed thousands of my soldiers, and imprisoned the Second Master of my Xiao family. This hatred is absolutely irreconcilable! How can there be any possibility of reconciliation? "
Meng FanYun slowly turned around, looking at Xiao YouHan with a sinister gaze, "I only said that the relationship between your two families is even better than before. When did I say that you two have already reconciled? What is your intention for trying to explain yourself in such a flustered manner? Are you trying to hide something?! "
Xiao YouHan was stunned for a moment, and only after a long while did she say with sorrow, "If Sect Master insists on not believing this disciple's report, then this disciple has nothing to say. Ever since this disciple was bestowed with Sect Master's grace, this disciple was able to enter the Above Heavens Sect and cultivate profound martial arts. This kindness is as high as the heavens and as deep as the earth. How would this disciple dare to have any thoughts of betraying you? The sect and the family have always been like fish and water, with a harmonious relationship. This disciple has always been happy in her heart, but since Sect Master is suspicious of this disciple, in order to prevent Sect Master from doubting my Xiao family's sincerity, I am willing to commit suicide in front of Sect Master to prove this disciple's innocence! "As she said that, she pulled out her sword and stabbed it towards her own chest!
She did not know when Ling Tian's plan would begin, but she knew that the only thing she could do at this moment was to stall for time as much as possible. Every second she delayed would increase the chances of her family being saved. Right now, seeing how suspicious Meng FanYun was, with killing intent between his brows, she was afraid that the next sentence from him would be to deal with the Xiao family!
Thus, Xiao YouHan decided to take a risk, retreating in order to advance, gambling with her life.
If Meng FanYun were to stop her and not allow her to commit suicide, it would prove that his suspicions were not too heavy. At the very least, there would still be room for negotiation, and she would be able to drag on for time. But if he was not willing to stop her, she would really commit suicide. With her previous words, Meng FanYun would definitely reconsider his decision. No matter what, she would be able to gain more time.
However, the act of suicide this time was real. There was absolutely nothing fake about it, and there wasn't a trace of pretense. In front of a wily old fox like Meng FanYun, if she still tried to play some tricks, she would be courting death.
Thus, Xiao YouHan's sword was as fast as lightning, bringing with it the sound of the wind as it was about to pierce her chest!
A bitter smile appeared on Xiao YouHan's face. Coffin board, farewell! I will never see you again! I will never be able to compete with you in terms of whose face is colder. However, if my death can save the entire Xiao family, then my death will be worth it. This is what the children of a Xiao family should do. It's just that I am still a little … reluctant to part with you!
All these thoughts flashed through her mind in a flash.
All of these movements were swift, and it was almost too much for the eyes to take in. At this moment, Ling Jian was still hiding in the tree outside the courtyard. Even with his peerless movement skills, it was already too late for him to save her …
The sword pierced through her chest, and Xiao YouHan felt a sharp pain in her chest. Following that, she felt a chill, as if an ice needle had pierced through her chest.
Is this the feeling of death? Xiao YouHan mocked herself as she thought. Suddenly, she felt a little strange. How can I still think? I still have consciousness? She could not help but open her eyes.
In front of her, two withered fingers were gently pinching Xiao YouHan's sword, as if there was no force at all. However, the sword that Xiao YouHan had condensed all her strength into was only able to pierce through the skin on her chest. It was only able to penetrate a little before it was unable to pierce any further!
Meng FanYun's two fingers pinched the sword as he looked at her coldly. After a long while, his fingers loosened, and the sword shattered into a pile of shards, scattering on the ground.
Meng FanYun gave a fake smile and said, "You lass, you are still so stubborn! You want to die, and you want to die without any hesitation! It's fine if you explain things clearly, but is there a need to use your life to prove anything? "
Since they still could not confirm whether the Xiao family had already surrendered to the Ling family, Xiao YouHan could not die yet. After all, she was a direct descendant of the Xiao family. If she were to die the moment she returned home, it would not be right! This was the reason why Meng FanYun had taken action. It was definitely not because he cherished her talent, or because he cherished a disciple of his sect.
"Many thanks for Sect Master's trust. I saved YouHan's life. " Xiao YouHan also felt her entire body breaking out in cold sweat, feeling as though she was about to collapse. To think that the feeling of being alive was so good. I still have a chance to see … him.
Meng FanYun finally revealed a rare smile as he consoled her with a few words before waving his hand for her to rest.
Looking at Xiao YouHan's departing figure, Meng FanYun felt that something was amiss. However, he couldn't pinpoint what it was. Xiao YouHan had indeed used all her strength to commit suicide, and there was nothing fake about it. Could it be that he was too suspicious? Just as his thoughts were running wild, an intense feeling of irritation surged up from the bottom of his heart. Meng FanYun could not help but gasp for breath as his eyes turned scarlet!
It still came in the end! This chronic illness of his had been showing signs of flaring up for the past few days. Although he had suppressed it several times, the more he suppressed it, the more intense it became. Who would have thought that it would finally erupt today!
The heavy panting and chaotic aura caused Xiao YouHan, who was walking by the door, to turn around involuntarily!
With this turn of her head, Xiao YouHan saw a scene that she did not dare to believe!
Under the bright candlelight, the space in the air seemed to have strangely distorted for a moment. A black shadow, like a specter, traversed a distance of several tens of feet and suddenly appeared in front of Meng FanYun!
Such an extremely fast movement had already exceeded the scope of the so-called 'movement techniques' of the pugilistic world. Despite such a long distance, the candlelight in the hall did not move in the slightest!
This person's movement did not even cause the slightest sound!
A black sword, like a devil's curse, appeared out of thin air, right in front of Meng FanYun's throat!
The tyranny of this sword was like a mountain bursting forth, splitting the heavens! The speed of this sword was so fast that even the sword itself did not have the time to shine!
Although it was silent, it was world-shaking!
Up until now, this sword and its owner were still as calm as the mountains, as deep as the ocean! Such a life-reaping sword, yet it did not reveal any killing intent!
Meng FanYun was shocked! Under this sword that was filled with death, stillness, and deathly aura, he suddenly felt as if he had fallen into a nightmare. His mind was clearly clear, but his body had lost all control!
Facing this world-shaking sword, Meng FanYun's heart was filled with a feeling of being unable to resist, unable to resist, and unwilling to resist! He could not help but be alarmed. By the time he regained his senses, the sword was already close to his throat!
Meng FanYun's soul almost left his body. Using all his strength, he twisted his body, almost breaking his neck. Finally, he managed to avoid the sword piercing through his throat! With a 'shua' sound, the sword brushed past his neck. A wave of cold air caused goosebumps to appear all over Meng FanYun's body.
Meng FanYun's body tilted, and borrowing the momentum, his body shot out rapidly. Run for your life!
A black shadow flashed and a cold glint flickered. The black sword relentlessly chased after Meng FanYun like a maggot. In that instant, Meng FanYun changed his movement technique seven times but was still unable to shake it off. With a 'pu' sound, the sword pierced into his shoulder like a bolt of lightning. The speed of the attack was so fast that it was as if a bolt of lightning had appeared!
As the sword pierced through, before blood could be seen, Meng FanYun had already retreated seven feet away! The black-robed man's sword succeeded, but he did not pursue. Instead, he stood with his sword in hand, his aura locked onto the retreating Meng FanYun! Cold and heavy, he did not say a single word!
There was only dodging, escaping, and no counterattack!
Facing the might of this sword, even the ruler of Above Heavens could only dodge. He could not and did not have the time to counterattack!
Only then did the blood in his wound spurt out with a sizzling sound! His arm hung limply by his side. Although the wound was small, Meng FanYun's heart had already turned ice cold!
A feeling of a hero at the end of his road rose in his heart!
This sword did not pierce deep into his flesh, but it had already severed the cartilage of his left shoulder. Starting from the middle of the sword, a sharp sword Qi began to wreak havoc everywhere. His entire shoulder seemed to have been torn apart, no longer belonging to him! How was this possible? The original target of that sword was his throat! Although he was unable to avoid being hit, the other party's accuracy should have been lost as well. How was it possible for the sword to strike his cartilage so accurately? How was this possible?!
Only at this moment did everyone in the hall begin to exclaim in shock! A huge commotion broke out.
Meng FanYun circulated his qi and sealed his left shoulder. Looking at the black-robed man in front of him, he spoke with hatred and anger, "First Pavilion Head?"
In that instant, Meng FanYun had already confirmed the identity of the person. Such movement techniques, such martial arts, such swordsmanship, and such assassination techniques! The target of the assassination was him, the Sect Head of one of the three great hidden sects, a Grandmaster of the martial arts world! And yet, such a result was achieved!
Other than the First Pavilion Head whose name shook the world, there was no one else who could achieve this!
"It is this Seat! The great Sect Master of Above Heavens is indeed knowledgeable! "The person sneered coldly.
This person was Ling Jian!
He was still dressed in black, and his entire person was like an unsheathed sword. Only at this moment did he begin to emit a soul-stirring killing intent. The tip of the sword in his hand drooped downwards, and a drop of blood slowly condensed on the tip of the sword before dripping onto the ground.
The air in the hall suddenly hissed, and the sound of a sword tearing through space could be heard! It was as though a hurricane had passed through!
All the candles in the hall were suddenly extinguished.
In the darkness, the black-robed figure was like a demonic god descending upon the world, looking down with disdain. Under his divine might, not a single person dared to move!
Xiao YouHan, who was standing at the entrance of the hall, felt her heart tremble as she was dumbfounded! (To be continued, if you want to know what will happen next, please go to www.qidian.com, there are more chapters. Support the author, support the original reading!)
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