48: Backstab

Li Xiangyun suddenly looked up, his eyes turning silver-white.

In an instant, a terrifying cold Qi erupted, and time seemed to freeze. The tentacles and black rays all turned silver-white.

Immediately, a giant long sword made of countless ice crystals condensed in the air, exuding astonishing Sword Intent, as if it wanted to pierce through the firmament.

But at this critical moment, Li Xingyun, who was behind Li Xiangyun, suddenly had his eyes turn pitch black. A black thorn condensed in his hand, and he fiercely stabbed at Li Xiangyun's back.

Miraculously, Li Xingyun, who was only at the seventh level of Qi Condensation, actually broke through Li Xiangyun's Spiritual Qi shield, and was about to succeed.

"Old Ancestor, be careful!" (Immortal Master, be careful!)

Li Muwan and Wang Ning noticed at the same time and cried out in alarm.

This sudden turn of events was naturally also noticed by Li Xiangyun.

However, at this moment, too much of his energy was entangled by those tentacles and black lines. If he were to dodge, he would have to abandon his probing of that strange fleshy orb.

Fortunately, at this critical moment, Wang Ning violently knocked Li Xingyun down, resolving this crisis.

Seeing this, Li Xiangyun no longer hesitated and directly thrust out his sword.

Wherever it passed, those tentacles and black lines all dissolved.

Then the ice sword fiercely struck the fleshy orb, and a huge energy swept in all directions, leveling all the buildings.

Even the entire Purple Cloud City shook three times.

When the ice mist disappeared, there was no trace of Li Xiangyun and the others, only widespread devastation remained.

And on this strange fleshy orb, a huge sword mark was hideous and conspicuous, but it was rapidly healing.

"Damn Li Xiangyun, how much longer do you think you can last?"

"I will definitely tear you to pieces!"

Saying that, countless tentacles on the fleshy orb frantically whipped the surrounding buildings, causing many Yin Corpses to turn into puddles of flesh.

Coincidentally, at this moment, Li Xingyun suddenly woke up.

When he saw that he was the only one left in this terrifying demonic realm, Li Xingyun was completely stunned.

"What's going on? Where is this? Where are Li Muwan and Wang Ning?"

Clearly, Li Xingyun had already lost his memory since entering the Wang family.

And that fleshy orb also noticed this lingering figure.

Immediately, a tentacle coiled around Li Xingyun's body like a python.

"Hehe, your Old Ancestor took them away, leaving only you behind."

The tentacle hooked Li Xingyun's chin, tempting him in his ear.

The voice was neither male nor female, like the whisper of a demon.

"How could this be?"

"Impossible! Why would the Old Ancestor abandon me for no reason?"

Li Xingyun shook his head frantically, struggling desperately.

"Hehehe, why not? Don't forget you killed Li Xinghu."

"I didn't mean to kill him!" Li Xingyun roared, "It's you, isn't it? You're the ones who tampered with things!"

"Hehe." The voice mocked, "You were protected by Spiritual Qi from beginning to end, how could Devilish Qi erode you?"

"It was you who was dissatisfied with Li Xinghu speaking up for an outsider, so you wanted to kill him."

"It was you who was dissatisfied with Li Xiangyun's favoritism towards the good-for-nothing Li Xingyan, so you harbored resentment."

"We merely gave you a hand."

"No! It's not like that!" Li Xingyun completely collapsed.

This terrifying scene was something Li Xingyun had never experienced before. He felt as if all the darkness in his heart was being exposed to the sun.

Watching this scene, the voice continued to tempt, "To be honest, we are the same kind of people."

"Join us~ become one with us, and let's kill all those annoying people together."

As it spoke, Li Xingyun's body gradually began to merge into the tentacle.

At first, Li Xingyun still struggled a bit, but then, the scene of Li Xiner ignoring him during the test appeared in his mind.

A huge sense of humiliation surged into his heart, and Li Xingyun gradually gave up struggling.

"Kill! Kill them all!"

Li Xingyun muttered to himself.

"Hee hee hee~"

"That's right, everyone deserves to die!"

...On the other side.

As soon as Li Xiangyun returned to the Li family, he unexpectedly discovered that Li Xingyan had already returned.

Before he could even inquire, the four Li family Elders eagerly came up to him, speaking over each other.

"Seventh Uncle, where is Hu'er?"

Why hasn't Hu'er returned?

"Why hasn't Yun'er returned either? Did something happen?"

"What exactly happened? Why did Seventh Uncle suddenly go to the Wang family?"

Upon hearing this, Li Muwan proactively stepped forward and began to explain.

"Li Xinghu was likely murdered by Li Xingyun."

"As for Li Xingyun, he suddenly tried to harm the Old Ancestor while the Old Ancestor was fighting a Demonic Path fiend, and was left behind in the Wang family."

"What?"

"Li Zhongwu, you will pay with your life for my grandson."

"Impossible, I watched Yun'er grow up, he couldn't possibly do such a thing."

As soon as Li Muwan finished speaking, the scene became chaotic. Just as the two were about to fight, Li Zhongwen stepped forward and said sternly, "Mu Wan, tell us everything that happened these past two days, remember, every single word."

The main reason was that this matter was too significant, not only involving the demise of two direct line Geniuses of the Li family, but also concerning the assassination attempt on the Li family's Old Ancestor.

Li Muwan naturally understood the gravity of the situation and immediately began to recount the events from the beginning.

After listening to Li Muwan's explanation, everyone fell silent.

In fact, regarding Li Xingyun's crooked heart, the various Elders had already seen the initial signs.

It was likely because of Li Xingyun's crooked heart that those Demonic Path Prodigies found an opportunity to exploit and ultimately bewitch his mind.

Therefore, the Grand Elder naturally had nothing to say.

On the contrary, Li Zhongwen comforted the Grand Elder, "Zhongwu, let this matter go!"

"I will speak to Seventh Uncle about it."

"Alas~"

The Grand Elder sighed and turned to leave.

After all, Li Xingyun's crooked heart was his fault for not teaching him properly, so he had no face to remain there.

Subsequently, Li Zhongwen turned to the Second Elder and said, "I am also very sad about Hu'er's matter."

"The clan will compensate."

Upon hearing this, what else could the Second Elder say? He merely gave a cold salute, "Thank you, Clan Chief," and then turned and left.

Immediately after, Li Zhongwen offered some comfort to Li Muwan and Wang Ning, and this matter was temporarily brought to an end.

Subsequently, Li Zhongwen composed himself before going to find Li Xiangyun.

On the other side.

Li Xiangyun took Li Xingyan to a hidden place.

In fact, how could Li Xiangyun not see that Li Xingyun was merely being controlled?

However, the situation was urgent at the time, and after one strike, Li Xiangyun had little reserve strength left.

Therefore, he could not keep a person who might stab him in the back at any moment by his side.

He dared not gamble, nor could he gamble.

After all, who knew what methods those demonic cultivators had hidden within Li Xingyun?

Therefore, he could only leave Li Xingyun in the Wang family.

And after two attacks, Li Xiangyun's Lifespan was now less than half a year.

He must break the Formation as soon as possible!

A sense of urgency arose in Li Xiangyun's heart.