This...
A peak from the moment of appearance?
Or, death upon appearance...?
At this moment.
Everyone present was stunned.
What kind of script was this unfolding now?
The Sword Master had arrived with such great fanfare, only to die in such a demeaning manner...
It was something the entire Long family could not accept!
Long Teng was still somewhat unwilling.
He stepped forward and whispered, "Lord Sword Master, Lord Sword Master?"
But the Sword Master was already dead, how could he possibly respond? It was utterly impossible.
Ji Xueyun was also shocked.
She asked Bai Zihe in a low voice, "Junior brother, what exactly is going on?"
"Why did the Sword Master suddenly die?"
She was extremely puzzled.
Ji Xueyun's voice was not loud.
But at this moment, when the entire venue was silent, her voice fell clearly into the ears of everyone in the Long family. All eyes turned towards them, and ears perked up.
"Because..."
Bai Zihe smiled calmly, "My blood... is dragon blood!"
Everyone's hearts tightened. They all recalled that the Sword Master had said something similar before he died.
However, what they couldn't understand was...
How could Bai Zihe, a perfectly healthy person, have dragon blood in his body?
Besides, did dragons truly exist in this world?
Impossible!
Absolutely impossible!
Bai Zihe offered no explanation and continued, "Dragon blood is an object of extreme Yang and masculinity, containing unparalleled potent energy."
"And the cultivation technique the Sword Master practiced..."
"Using your powers on dead people and corpses clearly indicates a sinister and unorthodox technique."
"Extreme Yang inherently counteracts all Yin energies in the world. Coupled with his weak strength, being backlashed and dying on the spot is, therefore, a reasonable outcome."
Ji Xueyun seemed to understand.
Counteraction was one aspect, and strength was another.
These two factors combined ultimately led to this result.
"Do you think it's too late to leave now?"
Just then, Bai Zihe suddenly let out a cold snort.
It turned out.
Upon realizing the Sword Master was dead, Long Teng understood they were no match for Bai Zihe and would only be killed if they stayed.
So, he quietly gathered everyone and prepared to slip away, planning their next move later.
Unexpectedly, they were caught red-handed by Bai Zihe.
Long Teng, embarrassed and terrified, snapped back to reality. Looking at Bai Zihe, although hatred still predominated, fear was more evident.
Even the Sword Master was killed by Bai Zihe's methods...
What could he possibly do?
"Lord Bai!"
After a moment of contemplation, Long Teng knelt directly before Bai Zihe, pleading desperately, "As long as you spare me, from this day forward, I am willing to be your dog, the most obedient one!"
"If you tell me to go east, I will never go west!"
"If you tell me to bite someone, I will bite them!"
"I will definitely..."
He kowtowed repeatedly, each impact echoing loudly. Blood soon seeped from his forehead as he begged for his life.
"Too late."
Bai Zihe let out a cold snort and ended his life.
Along with him.
All the members of the Long family who had accompanied Long Teng, his staunch followers, were all killed without exception.
As for the Long family's headquarters...
He would inform Long Qinglian and let her handle it.
This gathering.
The leaders of the underworld forces were mostly wiped out.
Coupled with the change of leadership in the Long family, a martial arts aristocratic family, Ji Xueyun naturally seized this opportunity to integrate all forces.
In an instant.
An unprecedented behemoth began to emerge!
On the way back.
Bai Zihe's mood was relatively good.
After all, Jiangdong Province was where his second senior sister's foundation lay.
With it now stable, there would be no future worries in terms of development.
However, just then.
Ji Xueyun received a call from her adjutant, Chen Lu.
"Marshal Ji, something terrible has happened."
"Miss Miao is missing!"
Miao Yinuo was in trouble.
Upon hearing this, Bai Zihe's sword-like eyebrows immediately knitted together.
He immediately called his fifth senior sister, asking her to help locate Miao Yinuo.
Not long after.
Bai Zihe and Ji Xueyun had just returned to the main camp.
His fifth senior sister called back, informing Bai Zihe that Miao Yinuo had been taken away by people from the ancient martial arts Zhou family.
Hanging up the phone.
Just then.
Long Qinglian, having completed the integration of the Long family, came to brief Bai Zihe.
"Master, the Long family is now completely under my control."
"If you ever need the Long family's assistance, do not hesitate to command me!"
Long Qinglian used to have other intentions towards Bai Zihe.
But after experiencing recent events, and learning that even the Sword Master had been killed by Bai Zihe, she harbored no other thoughts.
Bai Zihe...
She could only look up to him, could only fantasize.
To reach him...
Even standing on tiptoe was not enough to qualify!
Long Qinglian's arrival was timely.
Regarding ancient martial arts aristocratic families, Long Qinglian should have a better understanding.
Immediately, Bai Zihe asked, "What is the strength of the Zhou family among the ancient martial arts aristocratic families?"
"The Zhou family..."
Long Qinglian's expression instantly turned solemn, "The strength of the Zhou family far surpasses that of the current Long family."
"This is not just in terms of average strength, but also in top-tier combat power!"
"Because..."
At this point, Long Qinglian's voice became somewhat dry, "The Zhou family patriarch, Zhou Ding Tian, was already a high-level Grandmaster ten years ago."
"In these past ten years..."
"He never involved himself in worldly affairs, and he was never seen. Everything in the Zhou family was managed by his son, Zhou Wen Wu."
"Rumor has it he has been in seclusion."
"I fear..."
"He may have already broken through that barrier and entered a new realm."
At this point.
Everyone fell silent.
Martial arts Grandmasters were already heights unattainable by many in their lifetime.
And beyond Grandmaster...
It was inconceivable.
They couldn't even imagine what kind of realm it was.
For it was like asking a summer insect about ice!
"Junior brother!"
Just then, the fifth senior sister, Yue Rushuang, also arrived.
She brought the latest news.
"Just now, Miao Yinuo was taken by people from the Zhou family to the Dong Sheng Grand Auditorium. There is a large auction house there tonight."
"Many prominent families and influential figures from Jiangdong Province will be attending."
"The Zhou family plans to..."
"Auction Miao Yinuo off at a high price."
Upon hearing this, Bai Zihe's gaze instantly sharpened, and his expression deepened.
Miao Yinuo likely had no enemies in Jiangdong Province.
Her enemies were only in Miao territory.
Then this Zhou family...
Suddenly abducting Miao Yinuo and handling her in such a manner.
It was likely they were connected to the Miao territory.
Even...
It couldn't be ruled out that the Evil King was involved.
These were all Bai Zihe's speculations. The specific situation would only be clear after reaching the Zhou family.
Ji Xueyun rarely saw Bai Zihe with such a grim expression.
She immediately asked, "Junior brother, how do you plan to handle this matter?"
Bai Zihe's face was indifferent, and he said coldly, "The Zhou family has chosen to make a move... we naturally have to accept the challenge."
"We will go meet this Zhou family tonight."