185: Chapter 185 Suppressing the Qiu Family, Xuanming Makes His Move

Bang...

After the middle-aged man from the Qiu Family retreated, a sharp sound of breaking wind suddenly rang out behind him.

His expression changed, and he turned to throw a punch. A surge of powerful energy exploded, flowing over his fist, its radiance causing ripples in the surrounding space.

As the middle-aged man from the Qiu Family attacked, the space in front of him fluctuated. A plain and unremarkable force passed through the space.

It then collided fiercely with his attack.

Rumble!

The fists clashed, and a powerful burst of energy erupted, sending the woman in pink beside them staggering back, her beautiful eyes filled with horror.

Liu Ling gave a cold smile and changed his fist into a claw. Quick as lightning, he grabbed the man's wrist. The middle-aged man from the Qiu Family's face paled, and he tried to pull his hand back violently.

Liu Ling's palm was like an iron pincer, firmly locking the wrist. The man's surging Dou Qi vanished like a clay ox entering the sea.

“Get lost!” the middle-aged man from the Qiu Family roared, pushing his Dou Qi to its limit.

A massive storm whipped up in the room, forcing everyone to retreat involuntarily.

The elder from the Bai Family's face changed. With a wave of his sleeve, he formed a Dou Qi energy shield to block the storm and protect the younger generation of the Bai Family.

Dan Xingzi smiled slightly and made a grasping motion in the air.

The Dan Family girl, who had also passed the assessment, flew uncontrollably toward him. An energy shield formed in front of her.

He did not intervene, silently watching the scene unfold.

Pfft...

While the man was in a state of shock and anger, another spatial fluctuation appeared behind him. A cyan palm print glowing with crystalline light, carrying a sharp wind, slammed into the middle-aged man's back with full force.

His face turned as pale as paper, and a mixture of fear and rage surfaced on his features.

Under Yan Xing's full-strength blow, the man spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of his internal organs. A deep red bloodstain began to spread across his chest.

Crack!

Liu Ling abruptly withdrew the palm holding the wrist and turned it into a fist. Fiery red Dou Qi energy surged as he punched the middle-aged man from the Qiu Family in the chest.

The sound of bones shattering rang out. In less than one round, the moment of life and death had been decided.

Everyone present, except for Feng Qianyou, was filled with shock.

The members of the Bai and Dan Families, in particular, were well aware of the middle-aged man's strength—he was at the level of a Dou Zong.

Yet today was the day he would perish.

The woman in pink nearby lost all color in her face, looking at Liu Ling in terror.

Liu Ling's figure slowly appeared before the man, whose face was pale and whose life force was fading. Liu Ling cast a cold glance at him.

A cold smirk played on his lips.

“What kind of thing are you, daring to bark in front of me?”

In the room, everyone looked at the ruthless Liu Ling, sweat forming on their foreheads. His sudden, lethal strike had taken the middle-aged man's life despite his reaction.

Such forceful methods could be described as swift and resolute.

Astonishment appeared on Elder Xing's face. After coming to his senses, he glanced at Liu Ling. This fellow was quiet and never engaged in useless arguments.

If he could act, he wouldn't waste words!

“Elder Xing, I apologize for acting here. If the Qiu Family asks, you can just tell them the truth...”

Liu Ling looked at the limp body of the deceased middle-aged man and then turned to Elder Xing with a gentle smile.

At this moment, Liu Ling's smile seemed like that of a demon.

Under the previous intimidation, no one dared to mock him anymore. The elder from the Bai Family's expression became solemn.

He took several steps back, watching Liu Ling warily for fear that he might be targeted next.

Even the middle-aged man from the Qiu Family was no match for him and had died on the spot. He was lucky he hadn't spoken up earlier.

“You kid, you just act without a word. Although I also dislike the way the Qiu Family does things, offending them might bring no small disaster. You must be careful!”

Elder Xing shook his head with a light laugh.

“It’s fine. If the Qiu Family truly doesn't know what's good for them, I don't mind going on a killing spree,” Liu Ling said with a smile, his tone domineering.

Since Liu Ling began following his Lord, Hun Tiandi, his style of doing things had changed significantly...

“If your Qiu Family seeks revenge, I, Liu Ling, will be waiting...”

Liu Ling turned to look at the terrified woman in pink and spoke coldly.

He then walked out of the room, with Feng Qianyou and Yan Xing following behind. After their figures disappeared, the room erupted in noise.

“He’s truly bold. He actually killed someone from the Qiu Family?”

“Sigh, the Qiu Family is one of the five great families of the Pill Tower. I wonder what the Pill Tower's attitude will be?”

“Let’s go, there will be a good show to watch next.”

The people in the room discussed animatedly. It was clear they were skeptical of Liu Ling's forceful stance and wondered what kind of storm it would cause.

Of the five great families, excluding the mysterious Dan Family, the other four were not to be trifled with. They had spent years painstakingly cultivating their disciples.

They were skilled in alchemy and held considerable reputations within the Pill Tower.

Today's events had completely offended the Qiu Family.

“Since we've offended the Qiu Family today, inform Yun Tian and tell him to be prepared...” Feng Qianyou said as they began to wander through Dan City.

The crowds in Dan City were becoming increasingly dense, with no distinction between day and night.

“Have you heard? Outside Dan City, around Tianmen Mountain, the ground suddenly shook, and nine-colored light filled the sky, followed by what sounded like a dragon's roar.”

“A dragon's roar? Could a treasure be appearing? Let's go take a look!”

“Yes, the dragon roared nine times...”

Liu Ling and his group, who had intended to keep wandering, glanced at each other. Feeling that this information was important, they stopped and headed back to the courtyard where they were staying.

After the three left, a figure watching them from the side gave a cold smile. The fish had taken the bait.

In the blink of an eye, the figure vanished into the crowd.

In the small courtyard.

Hun Tiandi and Lei Xuanji were drinking spiritual wine together, quite tipsy. They only stopped when Feng Qianyou and the others returned.

“Reporting to my Lord, Liu Ling did not disappoint and has passed the Seventh-Tier High-Rank Alchemist assessment!”

Liu Ling bowed respectfully and spoke calmly.

“Good!” With a thought, Hun Tiandi refined the spiritual wine in his body. His drunkenness vanished, and he returned to normal.

The three then relayed the information they had heard outside to Hun Tiandi.

“What? A dragon's roar?” Hun Tiandi stood up immediately, a brilliant light erupting from his dark eyes.

“Yes, a dragon roared nine times. Could it be that the Earth Dragon was startled and caused the tremor?”

Feng Qianyou was somewhat confused, looking at the excited Hun Tiandi.

“Nine times, are you sure it was nine times!” Hun Tiandi said with delight. Feng Qianyou was full of confusion but nodded nonetheless.

Hearing this, Hun Tiandi shook his head slightly and prepared to leave the next day.

In a spacious courtyard in Dan City.

“Young Sect Leader, the information has already been leaked to Liu Ling. I believe he will deliver it to Yun Tian's ears...”

The figure who had been secretly watching Liu Ling and the others was actually a subordinate of Xuan Ming, the Young Sect Leader of the Tianyin Sect.

“Yun Tian, let's see if you die this time. Tianmen Mountain will be your burial ground...”

“For your funeral, this Young Sect Leader did not hesitate to trigger the power of the Earth Dragon...”

Wearing a yellow robe, Xuan Ming's handsome face was filled with cold malice.

He seemed to be filled with hatred for Yun Tian. His raspy, cold voice seemed to freeze the surrounding air.

“Go, continue to watch. Report immediately if there is any news!”

Xuan Ming said indifferently, carrying the authority of a superior.

“Yes, Young Sect Leader. Your subordinate takes his leave!” The figure bowed respectfully and slowly withdrew from the courtyard.

“Elder Tian, how are the preparations for the manpower?” Xuan Ming asked.

“Young Sect Leader, our people have come from the sect—three Dou Zun level experts and six Dou Zong masters...”

“This death trap will make Yun Tian disappear from the Central Plains forever...”

The elder called Elder Tian spoke in a raspy voice, his tone carrying a murderous intent from the nine netherworlds that could freeze living beings.