Chapter 2075: Chapter 2080: Shameless Zhuang Family
The Qi Family’s formidable stance caused tremors across the Myriad Realms.
People without significant background nearly all fantasized about being Xia Liu.
Gaining the protection of the Qi Family, serving as a Guest Elder.
This time, even the Family Head of the Qi Family spoke up.
One can imagine how much importance the Qi Family places on Xia Liu.
Hearing the rugged man’s thorough analysis, Xia Liu couldn’t help but smile bitterly.
The Qi Family’s decision to speak up likely had Qi Zheng’s influence.
Of course, Xia Liu himself possessed some attractions to the upper echelons of the Qi Family.
Such as the Taiqing Sword, the Power of Righteous Law, and the White Lotus Holy Aura.
Even the Five Elements Origin, each one was enough to inspire awe.
As for later, the Qi Family claimed he was one of their Guest Elders.
With this claim, it seemed he truly needed to visit the Qi Family.
With this identity, perhaps even the Zhuang Family, not to mention cultivators from the Myriad Realms, would have to show respect.
There were advantages and disadvantages.
Once his true identity was revealed in the future, it might cause a sensation.
"I also heard that Zhuang An, the ancestor of the Zhuang Family, coughed up a mouthful of Essence Blood because of this."
"Haha! Hermit Lingxin, you didn’t get the full picture!"
"Oh? Daoist Fellow Feiyu, have you heard something else?"
"Of course, not only is the Qi Family of the Myriad Realms protecting Xia Liu, but even the Cultivation Alliance has issued a decree, making Xia Liu an esteemed guest of the Cultivation Alliance..."
"An esteemed guest of the Cultivation Alliance!"
The announcement sent the crowd into a collective gasp.
With this identity, this person named Xia Liu would likely hold a status even in the Central Continent!
This truly instills fear.
"Fellow Daoists, you’ve been talking for so long, but have any of you actually seen this Xia Liu? Have any of you heard of his feats, why did he suddenly appear out of nowhere?"
A voice of confusion came from somewhere.
The aging Golden Core Stage Cultivator was nearly driven to death by curiosity.
No matter where he went, all conversations were centered around Xia Liu.
His ears were nearly becoming calloused.
Yet when he asked everyone, none could answer!
Indeed, why did Xia Liu become the target for protection by the Qi Family and the Cultivation Alliance?
Why was he also declared a wanted criminal by the Zhuang Family, with a bounty placed for his capture across the realm?
"Haha! Fellow Daoist, you’ve come to the right person for answers, because I know the answer!"
"Fellow Daoist, do tell!"
"Quickly!"
Prompted by others, the person proudly recounted Xia Liu’s deeds.
From Zhuang Bifan, to the Master of the Heavenly Sect, to slaying Luo Liezi at Flag Mountain.
Every detail was logical and convincing, leaving the cultivators in the teahouse in awe.
Through this, they finally understood why Xia Liu commanded the attention of both the Qi Family and the Cultivation Alliance.
It turned out he possessed formidable strength against the heavens!
And an infinite future to boot!
"Tsk tsk! Truly courting death by spreading such rumors about my Zhuang Family!"
Suddenly, a Golden Pill Late Stage cultivator appeared out of thin air in the teahouse.
Three miles away, a powerful aura enveloped the entire teahouse from afar.
The cultivator who had just recounted Xia Liu’s deeds instantly turned pale!
The teahouse had applauded when they heard of the Zhuang Family’s Young Master failing to seize Xia Liu’s treasure and having his foundation destroyed instead.
But now, none could remain calm.
For the newcomer was a Golden Pill Late Stage powerhouse of the Zhuang Family!
And three miles away, there was a Zhuang Family Nascent Soul!
The highest cultivation within the teahouse was merely at the Golden Pill Mid-Stage.
With this one person alone, they could annihilate everyone.
Let alone, there was a Nascent Soul Stage cultivator three miles away.
At his mere thought, the cultivators within the teahouse might all meet their doom!
Speaking ill of the Zhuang Family behind their backs only to be caught face-to-face by their expert.
Even with reason, there was nowhere to argue.
Today was truly a calamity!
Everyone turned to Zhuang Wei in terror.
"Senior, you misunderstood! I merely learned of these things from others and am unclear about the details, I am willing to take you to those who informed me!"
The proud cultivator who had previously explained Xia Liu’s deeds immediately tried to curry favor with Zhuang Wei.
He felt as if his life teetered on the brink of Fengdu.
A single misstep, and he might never reincarnate!
"Misunderstanding? You’ve spread rumors about my Zhuang Family, defiling it to such an extent, death would be too easy for you!"
Zhuang Wei wasn’t in a hurry to strike; instead, he surveyed the surrounding crowd: "And you!"
"Enjoyed listening, didn’t you? Soon, I’ll show you what cruelty truly means!"
Meeting Zhuang Wei’s gaze, everyone shuddered.
Each one’s Heart State crumbled.
This time, they were truly finished!
The Zhuang Family was surely driven mad by the pressure from the Cultivation Alliance and the Qi Family.
They were already furious, and now they’ve been caught at the wrong time.
Surely, they would be made an example of!
"Xia Liu is ungrateful, our Young Master did everything he could to help him, and this is how he repays us, attacking the Young Master’s guards, intending to kill and silence them, lucky the Young Master was rescued, and yet you all still believe Xia Liu is a good man!"
Zhuang Wei roared in front of everyone.
"Oh? Fellow Daoist, are you still pursuing Xia Liu?"
"Good question! Don’t be afraid to hear this, no matter who shelters that beast, our Zhuang Family will pursue him to the end! He is unworthy of being human!"
"Tsk tsk! Does the Zhuang Family truly believe they’re the number one family under heaven?"
Underneath the black robe, Xia Liu exhibited no expression, originally ready to put aside all grievances with the Zhuang Family.
But now the Zhuang Family pushed to such extremes.
If he backed down now, countless unforeseen changes would arise in the future.
It would make the cultivators of the Myriad Realms believe, as if it were Xia Liu’s fault after all.
"Whether it’s number one or not, isn’t for you to question. Today, none of you shall escape!"
Zhuang Wei unleashed his Spiritual Power, wrapping the entire area in endless Spiritual Power.
This group would act as the beginning to cleanse the Zhuang Family’s darkness and wash away all sins!
In the future, even more would believe that Xia Liu was ungrateful, a backstabbing scoundrel!
What of the Qi Family’s protection, what of being the Cultivation Alliance’s esteemed guest?
Killing members of the Zhuang Family meant there would be no easy way out!
"Seems your wicked intent truly remains!"
Xia Liu showed a hint of anger.
The Qi Family and the Cultivation Alliance couldn’t suppress the Zhuang Family.
Despite clearly being at fault, the Zhuang Family shamelessly shifted the blame to others.
Indeed, they’ve struck the young to draw out the old, and then struck the old to draw out the even older; clearly, they’ve decided to abandon all shame.
"Boy! Remove your black robe!"
Zhuang Wei commanded Xia Liu with fury in his eyes.
Xia Liu gave a slight smile and slowly removed the black robe, revealing his true face.
Upon seeing Xia Liu, Zhuang Wei’s heart momentarily stopped. Then his pupils contracted sharply, and he attempted to retreat rapidly, to escape this peril that might lead to his downfall!
But he discovered, he couldn’t withdraw!
Couldn’t retreat!
"Elder, save me!"
Bam!
Zhuang Wei’s words hadn’t ended before a burst of blood mist exploded behind him.
Even golden, starry-splintered light flashed.
Subsequently, dense Spiritual Power surged from his damaged body.
In an instant, the entire teahouse turned bright white.
"A single strike pierced through the body of a Golden Pill Late Stage cultivator! Even shattered his Golden Core! He is..."
"Xia Liu!!!"
The shocked cries echoed through Dandong City from within the teahouse...
