《There's something wrong with Xiao Xuemei》 Xiao Clans destruction 1 Heaven 30th of the Dao year 4890. The day one clan of the 36 great clans falls. It all started one peaceful afternoon. Everyone in the great Xiao Clan was minding their own business. The seniors were taking clan matters as usual, the prodigies and the young warriors were advancing in their cultivation, and the little ones were playing by themselves in their own little castles. All was well until their clan rival, the Ming Clan made an unexpected attack! Striking down the Xiao ancestral home with shock and awe! They came too suddenly. Making short quick work as they disposed the defenses and swiftly unleashed a fury of onslaughts that brought confusion and madness upon the Xiao people. In a matter of hours, the Xiao Clan were on their last legs. Messages for help to their neighboring Clans weren''t responding. The hidden experts who made oaths to protect the clan were quickly put down into submission. The grandiose buildings and ancestry homes that gave the Xiao Clan great pride were reduced to mere rubble. All of these resulted in grief and despair. Making everyone hear screaming, laughing and crying intertwining inside the chaos. And also hatred for the Ming Clan. Who showed no mercy as they cut off the flesh and blood of the Xiao people. As the Xiao Clan was struggling in its final hour, Xiao Xuan was bereft of clarity. Everything he knew was disappearing second by second. As he entered into the halls that were burning in flames, he held his wife''s hand firmly as he bashes through the fire, panting, in pain, but determined as a defiant light gleamed from his eyes. "Xuan''er, what should we do?" behind Xiao Xuan, a worried voice called to him, who didn''t look back as he made his way to escape from the madness. And it made his pounding heart ache as he didn''t know how to reply. His wife said nothing after that. Her heart was pounding in anxiety, too. She married into the Xiao Clan to join hands with the one she loved and live in peace. Only to find everything reduced to ashes before she even realised it. It brought the greatest grief having to encounter this bitter situation. Then she looked over the little life she was carrying on her bosom. Crying like the baby he is. Yet, her son''s cries were drowned in the chaos. Eventually, they made it pass the danger for now and ended up standing in front of a wall. Xiao Xuan pulled out a medallion from his person and held it against the wall. At the next moment, the walls folded apart into a path that led downstairs. It was the hidden escape route that led outside the city. Under a complicated sewer path that no one can easily navigate. And unless you have the medallion guiding you, one could get easily lost in this route that was built like a maze. This was Xiao Xuan''s final hope in saving his family. The other escape routes had been either blocked or destroyed by the Ming Clan. Which garnered his suspicions, but he had no time thinking about any traitors in the clan. He turned to his wife, who was crying tears that made his heart bitter. But he had to steel himself. Taking a deep breath, he wiped off her tears and then said. "Fei''er, I have to go save father. Take Little Treasure with you and escape first. Meet my Master whose waiting for you by the Five Heart Pavilion. He will keep you both safe."The story has been stolen; if detected on Amazon, report the violation. "No... No, no..." crying, she held her husband''s hand wiping her tears. "Don''t leave us again, Xuan''er. You''re not a match for Ming Jian anymore. Come with us, please!" Her eyes stricken with tears brought all the more grief to Xiao Xuan. How he loved to go with them. But he couldn''t possibly abandon his parents. Who were holding off the threat of the Ming Clan. Xiao Xuan shook his head and looked like he wanted to cry. "Fei''er..." "Look there! I think I saw some Xiao people!" "Kill all the Xiao Clan! Plunder everything they have!" Just when Xiao Xuan was about to say more, the Ming Clan warriors disposing of the Xiao survivors were approaching towards their location. Eyes flickering in cold light, Xiao Xuan steeled his nerves and dragged his family into the escape path. "Xuan''er!" his wife cried as she fell into the stairway. But he ignored her as he threw the medallion at her and with flash of moves, he pulled a short spear from his person and destroyed the pathway. Promoting the wall to close shut before his wife could react. At the next second, they were separated. The wall closed off and Xiao Xuan prayed his wife would hurry to his master. He stood there, leaning against the wall. Struggling to hold back his tears. Shivering in fear and grief. He was losing everything. Now he could only bank his hopes that his wife and son would make it out alive. He hope the Ming Clan wouldn''t find them. He hoped... He could only hope. Caught in his despair, he had yet to realise he was surrounded by swordsmen from all sides. Brandishing their sword tips at him. Looking menacing as the blood of the Xiao Clan stained on their profiles. Emanating a vast aura of killing intent. One particular swordsman who possessed a powerful aura fromthe rest looked at Xiao Xuan up and down. A mysterious light gleamed from his eyes as he secretly sent a message to his superiors. He then spoke coldly. "Clan head Xiao, surrender now and will spare your life! Tell us where your clan''s hidden reserves are kept and you will be treated fairly as a prisoner to the Ming Clan! Refuse and will cut you down here and now! Clan head Xiao, make your choice!" It was apparent that the swordsmen were particularly cautious of Xiao Xuan. Whose background spoke with the mighty roars of dragons and a career of continuous victories. He only stood there holding no ill intent yet gave them a sense of foreboding. Making them feel nervous as he didn''t respond in his daze. Just as the swordsmen were about to step back, something was making its way here in a bright flash of light. Then it stopped and hovered in the air, which apparently was an old man in black robes who fluctuated an immense aura of sword intent! The swordsmen rejoiced as an elder from the Ming Clan came to their aid. No longer did they feel afraid as they took a step back and bowed to the elder, "Greetings, Milord!" The elder arrogantly hovered there without moving, his eyes flashing with swordlight looked down on Xiao Xuan coldly with a hint of killing intent. "Xiao Xuan!" without hesitation, the elder lifted a sword finger and intense sword intent erupted from his fingertip, which he viciously jabbed at Xiao Xuan. Firing swordlight that could cut the skies in half! The swordsmen were shocked and immediately retreated from the attack range. They felt like no matter what they did, the swordlight could destroy them without effort if they dared to block its way. Which prompted them to put up barriers even if they were out of range. And the target, Xiao Xuan, just stood there in a daze, who had yet to notice the sense of crisis. Instinctively, his body reacted as his hand gripped his short spear and bellowed. "Reposte!" as he hefted his short spear, it glittered brightly in blue. As the swordlight draws near traveling faster than a bullet right before his eyes, his spear flickered in a blur to which the swordlight bounced away and struck the unfortunate swordsman who couldn''t block the attack. An agonized scream followed by a rumbling explosion echoed out. Blood and heat polluted the atmosphere. Xiao Xuan then woke up from his daze and realized he had instinctively blocked an attack. Alarmed, he looked up and saw the elder hovering there. Immediately, his eyes glowed red from hatred. He couldn''t help but shout through his gritting teeth. "Ming! Clan!" "Clan Head Xiao!" the elder''s glowed coldly. His aura growing more intense. His sword aura alone could cut lands into two and rivers apart. And he watched as Xiao Xuan slowly approach. Dragging his short spear on the ground as sparks flew from the spear tip. His aura growing sharper and taller. Eventually expressing a shocking spear intent! Battle The Xiao Clan and Ming Clan had been at odds way before Xiao Xuan had been born. Their rivalry stemmed way back with their clan patriarchs who were young and hot-blooded, competed for the supremacy of their own Dao. The Xiao Clan walked the path of the Spear while the Ming Clan walked the path of the Sword. Trading blow after blow at each other, neither could gain the slightest advantage of overcoming the other. And the stand-off continued as both of them were evenly matched. Causing an unprecedented frustration. Eventually, years gone by where neither could win the feud and their descendents began to play their part in the rivalry. Their feud started out as duels and contests...until the first blood was spilled! Hatred rapidly escalated and burrowed deep into their bones, causing skirmishes to occur just upon eye contact. Blood spilled for years because of this feud. The sacrifices and the losses were too unbearable to count. The myriad oaths to avenge the fallen were innumerable. And the wars that implicated the innocent were just too much. If it weren''t for the fact that a more powerful being had kept the two clans in their place, then the Xiao Clan and Ming Clan would''ve destroyed each other no matter what! They simply can''t live under the same sky! And now, after numerous years of feuding, the Ming Clan had finally gained the advantage. Striking while the iron was hot, they seek to completely destroy the Xiao Clan on this very day! How could Xiao Xuan not hate this?! Never had he felt so frustrated. So maddened. So helpless. It drove him completely insane thinking how many brothers and sisters of his family were being slaughtered. Causing waves of hatred to batter his pounding heart incessantly. At this very moment, his spear intent grew and grew massively. Turning sharper and stronger. Glowing akin to a mighty azure dragon breathing with the power to shatter the skies! It was no weaker than the sword intent the Ming Clan elder was emanating. In fact, Xiao Xuan seemed to be stronger in this regard. Causing the Ming Clan elder''s face to fall. With one move, the Ming Clan elder pulled out a black sword for his person. Shining a mysterious dark light that caused the heart to shudder. Driving his cultivation base to the acme, the elder shot forth towards Xiao Xuan in a beam of light! Xiao Xuan''s eyes narrowed as he hefted his spear and lunged it towards the Ming Clan elder. Summoning an azure dragon that opened its jaws wide and shot a blue spearlight! The Ming Clan elder swung forth his sword and cut the blue spearlight in his way. Building up a powerful momentum, he raised his sword up, infused with his sharpest sword intent, and hacked forth before Xiao Xuan! The sword intent was fast and deadly. Xiao Xuan could feel a strong sword force pressuring him. Slowing him down. And just when the sword intent was a breadth away from him, he suddenly blurred in motion. His figure distorted in shape and the sword intent passed right through him! Ignoring the deafening booms behind him, Xiao Xuan lunged his spear again! The Ming Clan elder''s was battered with shock but he made no hesitation to put up a sword barrier before the lunging spear and prepared a counterattack. And yet, to shock him further, the spear twisted in shape as if becoming illusory. Passing through his sword barrier. And before the Ming Clan elder could react, the spear was a breadth away from striking his head!Unauthorized content usage: if you discover this narrative on Amazon, report the violation. Then, a shocking spear intent erupted from the spear tip as an azure dragon made its appearance. Power waves fluctuated as the spear and dragon seek to kill the enemy before them. A sense of crisis overwhelmed the Ming Clan elder''s heart as he could feel this attack could kill him. And without a choice, his hand gestured a sword spell and the black sword that was held back in his right hand, abruptly appeared to block the spear! Boom! A deafening explosion forced them both to fallback. The shockwave battered the ground and made a deep crevice. The Ming Clan elder spat blood from the backlash. Obviously damaged as his face paled. His face grimmed as he breathed to recover. But his time was cut short as before him, a short spear came flying at the speed no faster than light! Spear intent erupted from it and an azure dragon could be seen. Roaring madly to kill Ming Clan elder! Ming Clan elder felt another crisis looming as he immediately retreated. That didn''t change anything so he drove his cultivation base madly and performed several sword techniques in his best to defend from the attack. Numerous booms rang and the elder was forced back again and again. Spitting blood. His sword cried from being battered by the spear. His bones creaked. And his organs threatened to explode. His performance had weakened the spear attack but neither could he stop it from roaring in defiance. Desperate, the Ming Clan elder bellowed and performed a sword spell, casting it on his sword. His black sword erupted with power in response. Letting out black smoke that radiated sword energy. At the next moment, the black smoke formed into numerous smaller swords that were each filled massively with both sword and killing intent. And with a point of his finger, those swords shot towards both the spear and Xiao Xuan at once! A massive boom rang as the swords and spear collided. Erupting a shockwave that dug a large crack on the ground. Forcing the spear to bounce into the air as it lost its momentum. And the rest of the swords made their way to attack Xiao Xuan. However, the Ming Clan elder''s eyes constricted as up in the air, a figure blurred to grab the deflected spear. The figure was fast but the Ming Clan elder already had his senses so focused on it, that he immediately realized it was Xiao Xuan! Xiao Xuan moved so fast that the Ming Clan elder couldn''t react. He appeared so suddenly that by the time the latter noticed, Xiao Xuan was already performing a powerful spear technique! Power and energy converged in the air. Xiao Xuan hefted his spear over his head as the energy gathered behind him to form...a bright blue sun! A dazzling glow of blue sunlight bathed the battlefield which Ming Clan elder and Xiao Xuan preoccupied. As the original sun has faded from the sky stained with black smoke and blood, this blue sun came with its domineering aura sweeping out the field. Applying pressure to all living things beneath. Its grandeur knows no bounds. Simply breathtaking! The Ming Clan elder was caught in its blue splendour that he barely noticed the crisis he sensed from this. And by the time he awoken, Xiao Xuan was already shooting towards him in a beam of light. Filled with domineering spear intent and merciless killing intent! The Ming Clan elder reacted as he performed a sword spell. His swords reappeared before him in a barricade formation. Forming a solid wall that expressed defenses that even ten of him couldn''t possibly get through. Still, that didn''t fade the crisis he felt as Xiao Xuan, spear tip first, tore through his defenses like paper cutting, and reappeared 10 steps behind the Ming Clan elder. Ming Clan elder spat a mouthful of blood again and again as he stumbled back. All the swords he summoned had been broken, damaging his spirit, affecting his body. He looked down his body to check the extent of the damage. Only to realize a piece of his torso had disappeared, leaving a huge gaping hole in the center. Ming Clan elder trembled in fear as he suddenly felt his pulse fading. Looking back at Xiao Xuan, he realized his heart had been pierced thoroughly. The gleam in his frightened eyes couldn''t even be more defiant as his spirit crumbled, his body functions ceased, his blood spilled from the gaping hole...in less than a second, the Ming Clan elder fell to his death. Xiao Xuan hadn''t bothered to look at Ming Clan elder. He was too preoccupied recovering from the battle. The backlash was too much to handle. And that was but only one Ming Clan elder out of the known twelve! Ming Jian Xiao Xuan fought the Ming Clan elder thoroughly and decisively without a hint of hesitation to unleash everything he had. Which was not only reckless but could''ve resulted in his death if the slightest mistake had been made! If he couldn''t overwhelm the Ming Clan elder by the time he made more follow-up attacks, then his momentum would''ve been nullified and the latter''s sword attacks would''ve subdued him. Not only must he make quick work of the Ming Clan elder, he also had to conserve his energy incase his enemy called for back-up. But fortune was in his favor this time...but what about next time? Xiao Xuan couldn''t bank his hopes that the next enemy could be easily overwhelmed. And he had to hurry. Time was of the essence. His family was being slaughtered and he must save them! Xiao Xuan''s fight with the Ming Clan elder lasted for 5 breaths as their performance were too fast for the human eye to see. Such a case could only be done by experts whose techniques and instincts were no stranger to battling and killing. He straightened himself and took a deep breath. Eyes closed...then he snapped them open. Revealing bloodshot eyes filled with fury and bloodlust. His gaze wandered around and looked at the Ming Clan warriors. Who were trembling in fear being casted by his overwhelming killing intent. "He...he killed the elder!" "Heavens! We must flee!" "Retreat!" It was without hesitation the the Ming Clan warriors decisively fled. Their figures blurred in motion as they ran in all directions. How they wished they had more legs to run faster. If anything, they wished they had never crossed such a powerful expert. But how could Xiao Xuan let them off? He could smell the Xiao people''s blood stained on their swords and armor. And it was apparently that they showed no mercy. He must avenge them. He must kill them! And it was without a sound that a dominant spear intent erupted and the Ming Clan warriors lurched to a halt. Their eyes widen in shock as the realized they couldn''t move an inch. Then a powerful pressure forced them to the ground. Forcing them to groan as they grovel in pain. Feeling like a mountain was squashing them. Xiao Xuan merely stood where he was and by the next second, his short spear danced in his fingers. Unleashing numerous spearqis that shot towards the Ming Clan warriors! Boom! Boom! Boom! Numerous booms rumbled followed by agonizing screams. Death had never been close and before anyone realised it, the Ming Clan warriors were dying left and right. Blood splattered endlessly amidst the chaotic rubbles. And by the time the Ming Clan warriors were all dead, Xiao Xuan had already shot into the air, kicking up dust, and hovered in the air. He looked around. His Xiao Clan ancestry home that spanned 10,000 km everywhere were crumbling into rubbles and debris. Losing the grandeur and splendour it enjoyed throughout the years. He could hear screams, cries, laughter mixing in the chaos. Causing his heart to pound anxiously in bitterness and hatred. Killing intent seethed from him as by the next moment, he shot in a direction in a beam of light. Moments went by and Xiao Xuan''s killing intent flaired up wherever he went. He encountered more Ming Clan warriors, which he killed them in seconds. He saw his clan members fighting for their lives. All grievously injured and tired from battling. He went to help, which prompted them the chance to escape but he failed to save those he couldn''t reach. Causing more grief to him. Xiao Xuan also encountered more Ming Clan elders. He started battling one and the latter realized he was no match. The Ming Clan elder stalled for time until 2 more Ming Clan elder''s joined the fray and unleashed an onslaught towards Xiao Xuan. Xiao Xuan was gripped with fear fighting those three. But was also consumed with furious hatred. It was without hesitation that he unleashed all his powers and trump cards to overwhelm his enemies. He ignored the severe damages and pain and spat blood all to cut a piece of their flesh. If you come across this story on Amazon, be aware that it has been stolen from Royal Road. Please report it. The Ming Clan elders had been so frustrated dealing with Xiao Xuan, and at the same time, fearful. They always said a cornered tiger was more fear-inspiring and here Xiao Xuan was, looking more ferocious and deadlier. Even as his spear broke, he managed to take one elder down. Followed by another direct kill! With 2 elders down, the last elder wanted to flee but Xiao Xuan was no longer merciful. And it was without bothering for the consequences that he lunged a spearhand on his enemy and destroyed the latter''s body. Xiao Xuan had paid a bitter price to kill them. He could feel the sword cuts on his body corroding his spirit. His bones were crying that they were about to break. And his organs were somewhat ruptured. Making him spit blood again and again. It would take a long time to heal from this but he simply had no time. Taking a deep breath, he drove his cultivation base and shot into the air. He could feel he was getting much closer to where his objective was. And in moments after, what he saw ahead caused his blood to boil in endless hatred! There up ahead, two figures were fighting back and forth in the air. Flying like the gods they are, unleashing attacks no mortal could withstand. Sending devastating shockwaves everywhere. No weakling dared to get close. One figure was draped in black robes. Appearing somewhat young and valiantly handsome. Powerful sword energy seethed from his body while his figure was blurring between illusory and corporeal. Sometimes appearing as a person while sometimes appearing as a black sword! The other was an elderly wearing clan robes of the Xiao Clan. His hair and beard disheveled and was heaving to catch his breath. Clearly injured. Eyes reddening in madness, the blue light in the shape of the sun behind him dazzled brightly and radiating pressure to crush his enemy before him. Sadly, his opponent seemed unfazed and merely waved his finger. Shooting destructive swordlight towards him. Causing the latter to dodge tirelessly. "What''s wrong, old man. Can''t keep up?" the black robed man taunted the elder. Which caused the latter to attack madly with the awe-inspiring spear floating beside him. Sending numerous spearlights to shoot towards the black robed man. Each of these spearlights contained the power to kill the elder ten times and any other expert would feel the need to fall back and summon a great layer of defenses. But the black robed man merely snorted in disdain. Causing sword energy to erupt in waves to collide with the spearlights, shattering them. The elder spat blood and retreated. He then performed a spear spell with his cultivation base driven to the limits. The spear floating beside him let out a heaven-defying roar filled with the aura of domination! At the next moment, an azure dragon suddenly replaced the presence of the awe-inspiring spear. Roaring to the skies, it cast a deadly glare towards the black robed man. Making the latter sneer. "So, you finally unleashed your trump card, Heaven Blue Daoist." the black robed man said. "I admit, the fortune you''ve gained from acquiring a legendary spear made from the bone of the legendary azure dragon is certainly impressive battle prowess to be reckoned with. "But sadly, the azure dragon, even in spirit form, is not enough to challenge me. If you were in the Divine Level Realm like me, then I wouldn''t have come to destroy your Xiao Clan! Unfortunately, you are merely in the peak of Nascent Soul Realm. One step away so close yet distant as the stars between. "So, obediently die, Heaven blue Daoist and I will spare what''s left of your Xiao Clan! The Ming Clan will keep them alive but will enslave them as servants! Choose otherwise and I will kill every single Xiao! No matter where they go, I will kill them, even Divine Jade Daoist won''t help!" At this point, the sword energy erupted and the black robed man''s presence caused the world to rumble. Forcing the space to thicken and suffocate all living things to death! Ming Jians (2) It was at this very moment that the blacked robed man no longer seemed human. His aura sought to overwhelm all creations with domination. As if a godly being descended to the mortal world to claim the throne for himself. His aura filled with majestic sword intent shook heaven and earth. And his gaze alone could cut the seas in half. The elder of the Xiao Clan felt this compelling aura was so similar to the almighty being that kept the Xiao and Ming Clan in place. Now he was feeling the same thing that almost forced him to surrender from the enemy clan his clan had been feuding for years! Bitterness and despair gripped the Xiao Clan elder''s heart. He knew way before the fight began that he was no match. Yet, he still had to fight to protect his clan! He was the only one left strong enough to stall the black robed man. Everyone else was dead fighting the latter. Only he, the previous clan head. Was strong enough to battle a Divine Level Expert with his Nascent Soul Cultivation base. Sadly, he thought too highly of himself. The Divine Level Realm was just too profound and powerful. And with a casual gesture from the enemy, he was severely injured! Waves of shock battered the Xiao Clan elder''s heart as he did his best to unleash more than 100% of his battle prowess. And yet... "Surrrender and I will spare your Xiao Clan!" The black robed man said arrogantly. His eyes disdainful as he watched the Xiao Clan elder catch his breath. Then he looked at the azure dragon roaring at him in defiance and his eyes gleamed with greed. Finally. The endlesss centuries of feuding with one obnoxious clan was finally coming to a conclusion. At this moment, everyone knew that the Xiao Clan was done for. And if this Xiao Clan elder surrendered, then his bloodline shall forever be a slave to the Ming Clan. Which was a humiliation that wouldn''t be washed away for countless years! The Xiao Clan elder glared bitterly at the black robed man. Eyes bloodshot in hatred, he shouted through his gritting teeth. "Ming! Jian!" The blue sun behind him dazzled brightly with his anger. The azure dragon resonated with his fury. He erupted an aura that was vying to supercede the Divine presence of the enemy. Sadly it was like wind battering a steel wall. Unaffected, causing the black robed man, Ming Jian to sneer. "Foolish, I no longer bare such mundane name." Ming Jian said. His aura seething, he proclaimed grandly. "From this day forward, I am Divine Black Daoist! I am one of the Divine level experts in the world! Who dares to stop me from destroying the Ming Clan?!" His voice boomed everywhere and reached out the hidden powerhouses watching the drama unfold. A pin-drop silence followed... "MING JIAN!!!" It was at this baffling moment that a roar filled with madness boomed with domineering fluctuations of spear intent. Shocking the hearts of those present. Especially the Xiao Clan elder, who trembled in agitation and looked over in worry. Ming Jian also shifted his gaze rather coldly. The moment he did, he caught sight of a beam of light heading towards his direction. That beam of light was illuminating blue light. Flying with spear intent swept out as it pierced the void. Then it abruptly stopped meters away, showing a man in Clan robes with dauntless dignity. Despite looking haggard and injured, it didn''t diminish the ferocity and killing intent he was emanating. "Xiao Xuan." Ming Jian spat coldly. His eyes disdainful as ever. "Ming Jian!" Xiao Xuan couldn''t help but shout in anger. It couldn''t be help since it was all this man''s fault for instigating the destruction of the Xiao Clan. As both of them hovered there, their killing intent erupted to pressurize the other. Fluctuating waves of spear and sword intent battered amidst the void and numerous blastwaves collided. Through this first contact alone, Xiao Xuan''s face fell as he immediately realized how severely outmatched he was in terms of battle prowess. He...was simply far too weak. Help support creative writers by finding and reading their stories on the original site. "Xaio Xuan," Ming Jian spoke coldly, "It had brought great shame throughout my cultivation career, as the popular opinions would always dare to compare your measly self to me. "Now, things have changed. I am a Divine Level expert. A realm you can''t hope to fathom. And you, are nothing. Just a weakling, so weak, I could kill with a flip of my hand. "You no longer bare the title of my stepping stone, mongrel. Because from this day on, the Xiao Clan is no more!" Ming Jian''s voice boomed with the backing of his cultivation base. Echoing like a omnipresent being was speaking from above. Declaring his heavenly dharmic decree. Xiao Xuan''s face couldn''t be anymore unsightly. He could never believe this was the same bastard last year who couldn''t win nor lose against him. The last time he remembered, the latter''s cultivation base was the same as his. Now, it seems he had stumbled upon a grand fortune that allowed him to push to the next realm in less than a year. As to how it happened, Xiao Xuan knew almost nothing. And it was to his disbelief that his enemy was so strong that not even the Divine Jade Daoist was doing anything. In fact, the latter''s silence for the destruction of the Xiao Clan spoke volumes of what the grand scheme of things actually were. Xiao Xuan was merely speculating however. And he clearly didn''t have the chance to prove anything knowing Ming Jian, this vile creature whose viciousness knows no bounds wouldn''t say anything. The moment Ming Jian was done speaking, Xiao Xuan looked at him with bloodshot eyes. Suppressing his fears, he said rather coldly. "You done inflating your damn ego? Good. Cause I really wanted tell you so much, that I should''ve killed you way back when you were so easy to snap! "God you''re so f*cking vile you make me vomit. Are you even human? Just thinking that people kept comparing me and you really was disgusting that it''s reasonable I talk to pigs! "So what if you''re a Divine Level?! So what if you''re stronger now?! It doesn''t even change the fact of what a disgrace you are as a human being! Please, do us all a favor and die a horrible death!" After he said that, Xiao Xuan began to gather the energy that was surging out of his body. An intense rumbling could be heard as his aura condensed in a clearer form. Appearing as if he was ascending to a higher state. He let a roar filled with power. "Battle Intent!" It was at this moment, Xiao Xuan seemed to be a stronger person. He clearly felt energy coursing through his body. His senses sharpened and his instincts took over. Giving him a clearer mind more than ever. Then, Xiao Xuan looked at the Xiao Clan elder. And the latter looked at him. Both seemed worried and frustrated. Almost helpless. But unlike the Xiao Clan elder, Xiao Xuan wasn''t despairing to hesitate. Before Xiao Clan elder could say anything, Xiao Xuan looked at the azure dragon and made a gesture. The azure dragon, seemingly drawn by some spiritual connection, shot forth towards Xiao Xuan in a form of a spear. Which Xiao Xuan grabbed as if natural. And the moment he did, his aura shot through the skies! Before he didn''t seemed human after entering a unique state. Now, Xiao Xuan looked like a demigod of war. As if he could destroy any fortress in his path with his killing intent alone. He brandished his spear gracefully. Along with a giant azure dragon shadowing his figure. "Pathetic." Ming Jian seemed unperturbed by Xiao Xuan''s transformation. "So what if the Azure Blood Spear was handed down to your hands? You''re still no match for me." "Will see about that!" Xiao Xuan, preparing to attack, shot towards Ming Jian in a beam of light. "Taste your defeat and die!" Spear intent swept forth to pressurize Ming Jian. Followed by numerous spearlights shooting towards him. Then a spear spell was instantly performed. The innumerable spears in the chaotic battlefield, whether damaged or used rose up into the air as if hefted by invisible spirits, shot towards Ming Jian from all directions! That Window of Opportunity Spear intent that could crush mountains. Spearlights that could puncture the seas. Numerous spears shooting a single target as if an army of fearless spirits were attacking with killing intent that could suppress the sun and moon. Any of these attacks backed by the cultivation base of a mighty Nascent Soul expert could crush tens if not more of the same level of experts. Striking fear in the hearts of onlookers present and especially more to the target, causing one to feel unavoidable death drawing near. However, the target today was no Nascent Soul expert. It was being who possessed more power than that. Power that everyone thirsted to taste. As if that being alone could control the world through only his will. And that being was a Divine Level expert. Who willed nothing but the thought to eradicate the Xiao Clan. "Hmph." Ming Jian snorted as he calmly watched everything unfold. Then he gestured casually. Appearing fast but motioned so slow. And by the time he was done, four black swords filled with impressive sword intent shadowed behind him as if dark wings of a demon. His booming voice rang out. "Foolish mongrel. Your ignorance knows no bounds. Let me educate you just how pathetic it si to oppose me. "First Sword, Black killling Rays!" Within an instant, one of the black swords behind Ming Jian let out an intense black light. And the world rumbled. The uncountable shadows looming over the battlefield began to wriggle and distort. Forming into black swordqis that shot like rays conquering the light. Those rays then collided with the vast spears that were targeting Ming Jian. Nullifying each and all of them faster than a second. After which, those black rays gathered above Ming Jian''s palm. Forming into a black dot that shot forth towards the spearlights. Colliding with them with a boom! RUUUMBLE!!! An intense blastwave transmitted to all directions. Kicking up a windstorm that forced the debris out of the center of the impact. Those onlookers nearby spat blood as their eyes widen in shock and disbelief. One spearlight after another weakened and dissipated while the black dot had yet to despite colliding so many spearlights. However, despite the black dot being too overwhelming, one intense spearlight refused to yield and managed to destroy the black dot before shooting towads Ming Jian. Ming Jian hovered there without moving. He casually gestured again. And through his will, another black sword behind him let out sparks of black lightning. He coldly uttered. "Second Sword, Shadow Cuts All!" As Ming Jian tapped a finger, a heaven-shattering energy shot out in the form of a swordqi. It shattered the void as it flew faster than the eye could see. And collided with the unyielding spearlight! BOOM! Another blastwave kicked up upon impact. Heaven and earth shook as the powerful energy from the attacks had yet to dissipate shot out to all directions. Distorting space and light. Creating a deep crater below. And as the onlookers could barely see, the spearlight was utterly destroyed and the swordqi continued on to target the beam of light! As the swordqi that represented death loomed over the battlefield, an earth-shaking roar erupted from the beam of light. Or more specifically, the giant azure dragon tailing behind! Faster than anyone could blink, the azure dragon overtook the beam of light and faced the swordqi head-on! BOOM! A deafening explosion set on destroying all things nearby shook the battlefield. The azure dragon let out an agonzing roar filled with furious hatred. As the onlookers looked in shock, they could see a deep wound on the giant azure dragon. Weakening its form as it struggled to maintain corporeal. However, with the price it fearlessly paid, the swordqi that could cut all things dissipated. To which the azure dragon shot towards Ming Jian with a fierce counterattack! Ming Jian remained calm as he casually gestured again. Another of his black swords began to distort in shape, size and form. Changing states between illusory and corporeal, it let out a black light. To which Ming Jian uttered coldly. Support creative writers by reading their stories on Royal Road, not stolen versions. "Third sword, lightless spirit destroyer!" All of a sudden, a swordqi coalesced into a black net and shot to collide with the azure dragon...and tore the latter into pieces! The azure dragon let out an agonizing shriek before it dissipated. While the black net shot towards the beam of light. Growing bigger and wider to the point that nothing could escape from it. Even as the void was shattering and forming vacuums, the black net shot unhindered and enveloped the beam of light. Causing the latter to lurch in a halt just a meter away from Ming Jian. From where Ming Jian could see, the black net he conjured from swordqi was trapping and destroying whatever was inside. However, what was struggling madly in defiance wasn''t a fearless man with a spear in hand. But rather, only the Azure Blood Spear with no Xiao Xuan in sight! Just as the onlookers were caught in surprised, a cold voice echoed viciously. "Detonate!" What happened next was simply terrifying. There was no deafening boom, but everything rumbled as a blinding light flashed intensely. Followed by a shockwave that stirred the chaos into an unprecedented upheavel! A blastwave filled with scorching heat raised flames that burned the world. Anyone who had yet to retreat in defense were reduced to ashes. Fluctuating levels of energy distorted space and matter. Everything was being crushed to dust by an unprecedented force of pressure. Followed by what could be discerned as an enraged roar of a mystical beast. And the furious bellowing of a man filled with hatred. "GARHHH!!!" Ming Jian, being a meter away from the explosion, struggled to contain the detonation within the black net. His profound cultivation base was surging through the roofs. He infused his powers into the black net to push back the destruction. And yet, the black net collapsed from the bomb that could render lands to dust. And his figure was swallowed in the blast. For the first time, Ming Jian was forced to retreat and put up defense. His heart pounding in shock and filled with disbelief. He could never imagined that Xiao Xuan, whom he looked down, would unhestantly detonate his clan''s treasured spear! The Azure Blood Spear was said to be made for the bones of the mystical Azure Dragons. A fearsome beast who can fight toe-to-toe against divine level experts. And ever since the Xiao Clan possessed that spear, they had fed it an untold amount of top-tier materials and resources that bled bankruptcy, and passed it down to their most formidable spear experts. Which they infused with generations of unique and formidable spear intent all the way to the present. Never could Ming Jian had imagined this. He had planned to reforge that spear into a sword for his ambitions. Yet, that plan went down the drain as Xiao Xuan viciously detonated it right in front of his face! How could he not be enraged? Ming Jian waved his hand and swept the destruction away. Revealing the oblivion as the dust and wind no longer stirred. The storm had calmed and Ming Jian looked around. Finding no Xiao Xuan. Causing his face to turn unsightly. But suddenly, an intense crisis filled his heart as he sensed danger behind him. There, a figure was blurring between the two states of spirit and matter. The figure was so near to Ming Jian that before he could turn around, a spearhand shot to his torso! That figure was none other than Xiao Xuan. He had paid a deep price all to get this window of opportunity to approach Ming Jian. He spat blood with every collision of their attacks. Weakening his charge. Yet, he pushed on. Ignoring the agony and the collapsing of his cultivation base, he followed his instincts and pushed through. Straightening his hand into a spear and lunged towards his enemy to kill! Currently, Xiao Xuan''s mind was blank but his consciousness was put to a level of focus was no weaker than a divine level expert! Everything...Was Over All of this takes some time to describe. But actually, from the moment Xiao Xuan attacked, it all happened pretty fast. Right now to Xiao Xuan, the world was empty. Only Ming Jian and everything about him was in his field of view. His senses so concentrated he could feel the latter''s pulse. Simply bringing him an untold amount of information for him to calculate at lightspeed. Xiao Xuan''s instincts to attack with precise movements compelled his body into motion. Seemingly as if it would only take a thought and his body would burst into action. Incidentally, his spearhand was pulled by a feeling that brought him utmost confidence. In his view, he could see a string attached to his spearhand and Ming Jian''s torso. That string taut and pulled his spearhand with the intent to kill! Soon enough, that spearhand had plunged into the field where Ming Jian''s will had utmost control. Seemingly illusory as it lunged through unhindered, the spearhand had inserted inside his target''s torso. Immediately, he could feel the latter''s organs, blood and bones inside. And with a slight move from him, he could easily kill the other party! This was Xiao Xuan''s trump card. Spirit God Spear Intent! It was a spear intent he cultivated after having the fortune to observe a Spirit God tread through the disasters unhindered. As if nothing could affect it be it spiritual or physical force! Inspired, Xiao Xuan managed to express such observation into a powerful spear intent. And by wrapping his physical body with the Spirit God Spear intent, he could imitate the state where he was unaffected by all forces of the world. That was how he managed to escape the effects of the destructive detonation of the Azure Blood Spear and approach Ming Jian without hesitation! However, such a state couldn''t be sustained for so long. Only half a second due to the overwhelming exhaustion of energy. But...that was more than enough! "You!" Ming Jian''s faced contorted. He instantly reacted with his will that could overturn the seas to push back Xiao Xuan. Yet, the latter was such in a baffling state where his will couldn''t touch him. It was simply shocking that Ming Jian''s eyes went wide. "What is this?!" Ming Jian thought in shock. And as for Xiao Xuan, he reached out to the other party''s heart to crush it! But at the next moment, Xiao Xuan''s expression suddenly flickered. Apart from feeling Ming Jian''s innards, he could feel something else swirling inside. It was hard to describe but if he was forced to explain, then all he could say that it was something powerful. Not like Ming Jian who was a divine level expert. But simply surpassing that level. As if it wasn''t from this world to begin with! "What is this?" Xiao Xuan thought and to further his disbelief, his Spirit God Spear Intent was affected! This was the first time feeling a unique force that could affect his unique state. Neither spiritual or physical but it could touch his intangible form! "Is this the secret to his rapid breakthrough?" Xiao Xuan couldn''t quite speculate but it was without hesitation that he changed from grasping Ming Jian''s heart to grabbing that something. Which was actually easier than he expected. After which, that something instantly entered his body. Burrowing deep into his flesh, blood and bones...all the way into his soul! "XIAO XUAN! YOU DARE!!!" Ming Jian was enraged. He couldn''t sense Xiao Xuan touching his organs. But he could tell that the powerful essence he had the fortune to cultivate was being taken away. That powerful essence was something no one could sense but him alone. Which made it easier for him to acquire and use it to push multiple breakthroughs all the way to the divine level! That essence wasn''t his but it will be once he has refined it into his own. Propelling his cultivation to the apex of the world! And now some mongrel dared to take it away from him. How could he control his anger? Eyes bloodshot, Ming Jian instantly gestured and uttered. "Fourth Sword, Return To Darkness!" In an instant, everything blacked out. It was as if something completely blocked the sun and all light sources for a moment. Which deprived all living beings from their senses. It was a truly frightening experience having all your senses that you relied for so long suddenly deprived. Plunging you into a world filled with darkness. Fortunately, the moment of darkness lasted only for an instant. As if it didn''t happen in the first place. And yet to those affected, it felt like they suffered years without sunlight. And as for Xiao Xuan, he was chocked in the neck by Ming Jian like a chicken right now. Xiao Xuan didn''t know what happened. Everything suddenly blacked out, then at the next moment, he let out an agonized shriek as he felt being stabbed by millions of swords from all directions! Inducing pain the likes no one has ever experienced. After that, light returned to the world, and he was choked in the neck. Xiao Xuan couldn''t fight back anymore. His flesh was mangled. His bones crushed. His organs ruptured. He spat blood endlessly. His five senses dulled. His consciousness muddled. And his cultivation base...crippled! Such a state was a fate worst than death and yet, he still hadn''t died. The only thing keeping him awake was the unbearable pain being reduced to a human rag and the unyielding focus in the center of his consciousness. Stolen content warning: this content belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences. Xiao Xuan groaned, he couldn''t breath anymore. His blanked eyes looked at Ming Jian who was choking him. Subjected to the anger of the latter. "F*cking mongrel!" Ming Jian couldn''t be anymore angrier. He thought he had this in the bag being a Divine level expert no one in the Xiao Clan could beat. But it turns out Xiao Xuan was giving him a run for his money. It was utterly ridiculous how a puny Nascent Soul whom he could destroy with a single thought could force him to take drastic measures. And still lost out! It was humiliating. Even more so when something was stolen from him! Ming Jian tightened his grip on Xiao Xuan. Intending to destroy his body and soul and get back the essence he lost. And just as he was about to, the Xiao Clan elder who could only watch the preceedings, shouted at the top of his lungs. "I Surrender!" He said. "I shall give my life and surrender to the Ming Clan! Divine Black Daoist, spare my people! let us serve as slaves! Please! "Let my son go!" he shouted all that whilst he flew in a beam of light and stopped before Ming Jian to drop on his knees in worship. Ming Jian didn''t even stop applying force to his choking. He had completely forgotten what he said to the Xiao Clan elder moments ago. He was simply far too angry to reconsider things. And it was without hesitation that he crushed Xiao Xuan. Destroying him in body and soul! "NOO!!!" The Xiao Clan elder was struck with unbelievable grief. Despair overwhelmed his heart. He felt like dying. Xiao Xuan, his only son, was killed before his eyes. And there was nothing he could do but beg and plead. Pathetic. How pathetic that the mighty Heaven Blue Daoist was unable to protect his family and watch as everything reduce to dust. Chuckling bitterly, Xiao Clan elder stood up from his kneeling. Eyes bloodshot with madness. "Die!" He suddenly lunged a spear attack at Ming Jian, whom was busy absorbing the essence he almost lost. As he was attacked, Ming Jian merely glanced at the Xiao Clan elder and the latter was reduced to dust. Destroyed in body and soul! Ming Jian was no longer playing around. Never again would he let others take the chance to touch him. Next time, he will utterly erase his enemies before they could make a move. Still consumed in hatred, his figure suddenly blurred and he appeared far away. Killing the Xiao Clan. By the next day, the Xiao Clan was destroyed. Everything was plundered. Survivors were enslaved. The Ming Clan rose to new heights with Ming Jian leading them. Everything...was over. Meanwhile, within the oblivion that was the Xiao Clan of yesteryear, an invisible mote of light was floating aimlessly. ... That mote of light couldn''t be detected by any living being. As if it was invisible and intangible, it drifted into the air. Carrying what seemed to be a sliver of the essence...and an unyielding focus! That mote of light was swept in the flow of the world. Carried by the wind as it drifted. Its fate unknown. It went to all sorts of places. To the bustling cities. To the peaceful mountains. To the uncharted lands. To the jungle ruled by kings. It went everywhere. Drifting as if without objective. A long time passed as it did. Eventually, that mote of light was grasped by a hand. "Interesting." a young voice filled with ancientness murmured. "A sliver of my essence of miracle infused with a foreign spear intent. It seemed so focus to survive that it refuses to return to me. "Very well then. From now on, I server our karma. Wherever it may drift off, I leave it by the hands of fate." Along with those words, that hand suddenly let go of the mote of light. Drifting aimlessly once more. A long time passed and the mote of light had travelled at least half the whole world! It went everywhere as long as it could travel through. Carrying a focus that was no weaker than a divine level expert''s will. Yet, that mote of light was clearly dissipating. Flickering as it lost its source. Only the focus it carried was urging it to survive. However, it wouldn''t be soon until it was gone for good. Yet, it still drifted until to this very day. Life 12th of the Dao year 4900. It has been 10 years since the Xiao Clan had been destroyed. That mote of light still drifted. Weary from its travels as it ended up in a low-class district on the otherside of the world. It was on the verge of flickering. Still, it continued...then all of a sudden, it shivered. The mote of light felt like it received a calling as it abruptly shot towards a hospital, in a cramped room filled with people. Where the one in the bed was a woman constantly moaning in pain. Yet the doctor before her urged the woman to push! An agonizing yell echoed. Followed by the crying of a newborn. A new life was born. Everyone in the room erupted in a cheer. "Elder sister, it''s a girl! And she''s so cute!" "What are you gonna name her big sis? it can''t be some common name, okay. It has to be a cute name!" "Calm down, I''ve already decided on a name. "Her name will be... Xiao Xuemei!"