At the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion, everyone was slumped on the ground, wiping the cold sweat from their brows.
Moments ago, they had nearly been scared to death.
Inside, they were all celebrating their narrow escape from death.
The Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King also breathed a silent sigh of relief and ordered, "Someone, deactivate the Clan Protection Array and have the Black Armor Army withdraw."
"Yes, sir!"
The Array was deactivated.
The newly dispatched Black Armor Army also withdrew under the command of the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King.
Just when the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King thought everything had returned to normal, an old man in white robes stepped forward. "Your Highness, I wish to resign from my position as a Royal Guest Scholar. I ask for Your Highness’s permission."
Hm?
The Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King frowned. "Elder Bai, what is the meaning of this?"
Elder Bai replied, "The meaning is simple. I am leaving the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion. From this day forward, I will have no connection to it whatsoever."
"You dare!"
The Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King exploded with rage.
Elder Bai flicked his sleeve and said coldly, "I am merely a Guest Elder of the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion, not your slave. I am free to come and go as I please. Does the Heir truly intend to stop me?"
’That scene just now was too terrifying. I never want to experience anything like that again in my life.’
The face of the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King was twisted in a savage expression.
Just as he was about to make a move, several other Guest Elders stepped forward, also wanting to leave the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion.
"Your Highness, it’s not that we insist on leaving the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion. It’s just that this time, your mansion has provoked the wrong person."
"We know staying here means death, so why should we remain?"
"Everyone, let’s just leave the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion."
"..."
When a wall is about to collapse, everyone gives it a shove.
Seeing more and more people wanting to leave, the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King’s face turned ashen as he said, "You... this is betrayal."
"Betrayal?"
Elder Bai sneered and shot back, "We are not members of the Heaven-Suppressing King’s clan. How can you speak of betrayal?"
The so-called Guest Elders were, by nature, temporary positions with little binding power.
Now that the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion had offended the wrong person, and they knew they couldn’t win a fight against him, leaving was only a matter of common sense.
Otherwise, should they just stay and wait to die?
Elder Bai stated forcefully, "Whether the Heir agrees or not, I am leaving!"
Leave?
The Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King snarled, "I’d like to see you try. Die!"
BOOM!
The Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King struck at Elder Bai with his palm.
Elder Bai laughed coldly. "Your Highness may be a rare genius, having reached the Late Stage Grand Martial Artist Realm in your twenties, but I’m afraid you are still not qualified to stop me."
BANG!
Elder Bai sent a palm strike toward the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King, knocking him back. Then he announced, "Everyone, since we’ve already dropped all pretenses with the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion, there’s no need to be polite. Let’s fight our way out together!"
BANG! BANG! BANG!
The Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion descended into chaos, with the sounds of battle and screams rising and falling.
The Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King, covered in blood, roared madly, "AHH! Black Armored Soldiers, kill every last one of these traitors for me!"
"What? He still wants to kill us all?"
Elder Bai said savagely, "Everyone, follow me and kill this whelp!"
SWOOSH!
Over a dozen Grand Martial Artists charged the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King at once, blasting him into a bloody pulp.
At that moment, Su Mo was on his way back to Qingyang City.
He had no idea that simply because he had glanced at the Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion as he left, the Heir of the Heaven-Suppressing King had been killed by his own men.
The Heaven-Suppressing Royal Mansion had paid a terrible price for it.
It was a scene of utter devastation.
...
「Xiao Family Estate, Qingyang City」
In the main hall, Xiao Zhan asked worriedly, "Do you all think Xiaomo can destroy the Famous Sword Manor?"
"Of course he can!"
The Grand Elder said, "With the Young Master’s strength, a mere Famous Sword Manor can’t possibly stop him. But destroying the Zhou Family will be a bit more difficult."
The Zhou Family is based in the Imperial City, has a good relationship with the Prince Zhen Nan’s Mansion, and is also backed by the Celestial Slaughter Hall.
Destroying the Zhou Family will be very difficult.
Xiao Zhan sighed. "Whether he can destroy the Zhou Family or not, I just hope Xiaomo returns safely. With him here, our Xiao Family has a chance to rise."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Unwittingly, Su Mo had already become their backbone.
Xiao Zhan then instructed, "Qingxue, when Xiaomo comes back this time, you must get closer to him. Don’t be cold to him like you were before."
"Yes!"
Xiao Qingxue nodded.
The old Su Mo was ignorant and incompetent, a typical profligate who brought disgrace to the family and was thoroughly detested.
But now, Su Mo was the Young Master of the Xiao Family, and his status in everyone’s hearts was even higher than her own. Naturally, she could no longer treat him so poorly as before.
The Grand Elder said with a smile, "It would be best if Miss Xiao could give the Young Master a healthy baby boy. That way, the Young Master will stay with our Xiao Family forever and lead us to new heights."
"I’ll do my best!"
Xiao Qingxue’s face flushed red.
Just then, Xiao Lang ran in, panting for breath. "Patriarch, the Young Master... he... he..."
"What’s wrong with the Young Master?"
Xiao Zhan asked anxiously.
The Grand Elder strode over to Xiao Lang, grabbed his arm, and demanded coldly, "Speak! What happened to the Young Master?"
"AHH..."
Xiao Lang cried out in pain, "Grand Elder, let go! You’re going to break my arm!"
Only then did the Grand Elder realize he had used too much force.
He had practiced the True Dragon Undying Technique. Even without using his Realm’s power, his every move contained immense strength, enough to easily crush steel and stone.
A single punch from him could level a mountain.
If Xiao Lang hadn’t also practiced the True Dragon Undying Technique, making his physical body tough enough, he probably would have been crushed to a pulp right then and there.
The Grand Elder apologized, "My apologies. I got too excited just now. I can’t control myself when I hear about the Young Master. Xiao Lang, are you alright?"
Xiao Lang shook his head. "I’m fine. I just wanted to tell everyone that the Young Master is back."
Phew...
Everyone breathed a sigh of relief.
So, it was just Su Mo returning.
The Grand Elder grumbled, "Next time, speak clearly. Your stammering made us think something had happened to the Young Master. You gave us all a scare."
Xiao Lang said sheepishly, "I saw the Young Master returning and got too excited, so I couldn’t speak clearly. Please forgive me, Grand Elder!"
"When will you ever be reliable, you rascal?"
The Grand Elder said with a chuckle, then stood up. "Come, everyone. Follow me to welcome the Young Master."
"There’s no need!"
Su Mo walked into the main hall. "Father-in-law, have the clan members pack their things immediately. They’re coming with me to Qu Luo’s Tomb at the Beast Taming Sect."
"Qu Luo’s Tomb? What is that place?"
Xiao Zhan asked in confusion.
Su Mo explained, "Qu Luo’s Tomb is the ancestral tomb of the Beast Taming Sect. It’s a self-contained world, a Secret Realm filled with countless opportunities. I want to take everyone there to train."
"I see!"
Xiao Zhan understood. "I’ll have everyone pack and go with you to Qu Luo’s Tomb right away. It’s perfect. We can temporarily avoid the Zhou Family and the Famous Sword Manor and prevent them from seeking revenge."
"That won’t be necessary!"
Su Mo waved his hand. "I’ve already exterminated the Famous Sword Manor and the Zhou Family."