Open it all.
Almost at the same moment the Huang Family Head’s voice rang out, an invisible ripple spread out from him. The Lesser Heavenly Dipper and Northern Dipper Array…
Although the Lesser Heavenly Dipper and Northern Dipper Array usually operated, to conserve spirit stones, its power was kept at a maximum of 30%. But now, in this crisis, the Huang Family Head naturally wouldn’t begrudge these few spirit stones.
Since they had already been discovered, there was no point in continuing to hide. Lin Huanhuan and Bai Lingfeng strode out openly.
In truth, the two of them had considered an ambush earlier. However, the Huang Family Head was cautious by nature. Even though this was the Huang family’s main base, he never let his guard down completely. The chance of a successful sneak attack was far too low.
The moment he clearly saw Lin Huanhuan’s face, the Huang Family Head’s pupils instantly dilated. The killing intent in his eyes involuntously dissipated somewhat. He said in a low voice, “How is it you? What is the meaning of infiltrating my Huang family? You must give me an explanation today. Otherwise, even if it means thoroughly offending the Lingyun Sect and the Lin family, I will make you pay the price!”
If they were ordinary people, he would have killed them without a second thought, without the slightest hesitation. But Lin Huanhuan was different. Her background was too immense, so immense he didn’t even dare entertain the thought of killing her.
Hearing this, Lin Huanhuan couldn’t help but let out a scornful laugh. Opening her mouth to mock, she said, “The Huang Family Head truly lives up to being an old hand in the jianghu. Clearly, you are the one here using and refining a demonic path treasure, yet you open your mouth to pin a crime on us, trying to place yourself in an invincible position. Truly, how formidable.”
The Huang Family Head’s gaze flickered uncertainly. For a moment, he seemed unable to make a decision. He glanced back at the Ten Thousand Soul Banner, which was on the verge of complete recovery, and finally steeled his resolve.
He spoke indifferently, “My Huang family has its difficulties. However, even if I told you, you wouldn’t understand, so I can’t be bothered to explain.”
“Since you’ve already witnessed this scene, letting you leave like this is absolutely impossible. Miss Lin Huanhuan, I must trouble you and this young master Bai to stay at the Huang residence for the next few days. Rest assured, we dare not kill you. Once our task is accomplished, we will naturally let you go.”
Bai Lingfeng’s mouth fell open. He was genuinely too shocked to speak. The Huang Family Head’s “mercy” seemed utterly incomprehensible to him, though he understood it all stemmed from Lin Huanhuan.
In this moment, he finally felt what it meant to have truly overwhelming power and influence. Even after infiltrating someone else’s home, witnessing such a scene, and learning information that, if leaked, would warrant the execution of nine generations of one’s family, the other party still dared not touch her. They even had to preface their intention to detain her with an apology.
‘Such a vast gap… One day, I will definitely bridge it. I definitely can!’
Lin Huanhuan narrowed her eyes and responded, “I’m very sorry, but I cannot agree to any of those demands.”
“How about this,” she said in a negotiating tone. “Let’s each take a step back. You let us leave, and we promise not to reveal what we saw today. Everyone remains safe and sound. Wouldn’t that be better? If the Huang Family Head is uneasy, both of us can swear a Great Heart Demon Oath. Is that sincere enough?”
A Great Heart Demon Oath meant swearing to one’s own inner demons. If one actively broke it, they would be plagued by inner demons for the rest of their life, and their potential on the immortal path would be drastically reduced. Therefore, ordinary people absolutely dared not violate such an oath.
“It sounds quite good, but I still choose to trust myself. So, you two will stay.”
“Then there’s no—”
Lin Huanhuan’s words were cut off as she flung out a Shattering Wind Blade. This was a higher-level variant of the Wind Blade technique. Not only did it possess far greater attack power than a standard Wind Blade, but upon hitting the enemy, it would explode, transforming into countless tiny wind needles that shot out in all directions.
The reason Lin Huanhuan had wasted so many words with him was certainly not for idle chatter. She had been secretly brewing this spell the entire time, waiting for this moment to launch a sneak attack.
The Huang Family Head’s heart jolted in alarm. He hurriedly raised a spiritual energy shield, barely managing to block the attack. However, in the next instant, Bai Lingfeng moved as well. His figure shot forth like a sharp sword, his blade light aimed directly at the Huang Family Head.
One could imagine if this strike landed, the Huang Family Head would be instantly severely wounded. Defeat would only be a matter of time. The two of them would simply leave triumphantly, and they might even make off with the nearly fully restored Ten Thousand Soul Banner.
At this critical moment, the Huang Family Young Master rushed forward, directly blocking the fatal blow. His body was instantly torn in two.
The Huang Family Head’s eyes nearly burst from their sockets with rage, but he still seized this momentary pause. With a flash, he retreated to the rear.
“This Huang Family Head is no simple character. He’s also a Heavenly Dao Foundation Establishment cultivator, and who knows what methods he’s adept at using.”
Bai Lingfeng said in a low voice. If he were alone, it wouldn’t matter much; he could just go forward and fight to his heart’s content. But Lin Huanhuan was still behind him. Engaging in battle with the Huang Family Head’s trump cards unknown might very well plunge Lin Huanhuan into danger.
In this world, there were many methods not suited for frontal combat but exceptionally skilled at flanking and ambushing.
Lin Huanhuan’s brow furrowed slightly as she sensed something amiss. She quickly spoke up, “Don’t get entangled. End this quickly. We’re still in the Huang family’s main base. There aren’t just two people here.”
Bai Lingfeng’s eyes sharpened. He was just about to go on a full rampage when he saw the surrounding walls actually begin to rise slowly. One by one, fully armed Huang family disciples quickly filed in, surrounding them completely.
The Huang Family Head laid down his son’s corpse, clenched his fists, forcibly reining in his overwhelming killing intent, and said gravely, “You two, surrender. It’s impossible for you to fight your way out. Otherwise, if we truly start fighting and seriously injure you, that wouldn’t be good.”
Bai Lingfeng raised an eyebrow and laughed, “Seriously injure us? With this bunch of worthless rabble? You overestimate yourselves.”
The Huang Family Head sighed and said, “Forget it. Capture Miss Lin Huanhuan. As for that man, kill him. Consider it avenging my son.”
Hearing this, the Huang family disciples responded in unison, “Yes!”
…
In the next moment, they formed into groups of three or five, creating different battle formations. Brandishing various weapons, they charged at Bai Lingfeng and Lin Huanhuan.
Sharp blades mercilessly sliced through the throats of Huang family disciples. The Huang Family Head’s expression grew increasingly grim. Bai Lingfeng’s strength somewhat exceeded his expectations. It was two against dozens, yet the battle situation was completely one-sided, and this was with the support of the Lesser Heavenly Dipper and Northern Dipper Array!
Even as their comrades fell like wheat around them, the Huang family disciples remained silent, only attacking relentlessly. If Bai Lingfeng hadn’t seen the hidden fear in their eyes, he would have thought they were puppets.
In less than the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the majority of the Huang family disciples were dead or wounded. The cost was merely some minor injuries on Lin Huanhuan and Bai Lingfeng.
The Huang Family Head understood they couldn’t continue like this, or the Huang family would be completely depleted. ‘Fortunately, this killing move is almost ready.’
“Soul-Nailing Needle!”
Without hesitation, the Huang Family Head activated his killing move, the Soul-Nailing Needle. In the next instant, two dark violet needles abruptly appeared deep within the minds of Lin Huanhuan and Bai Lingfeng, stabbing viciously toward their souls. Their expressions instantly changed drastically.
“Damn it!”
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