Nine Dragons Saint Ancestor

"Father, Big Brother, you’re not thinking of having Brother Yun Xiao deal with the Emperor Palace, are you?"

Beside him, Wang Zifu’s whispered question also caught Wang Zilang’s attention, and he quickly responded, thinking that his father seemed inclined towards such an action. His nature was kind-hearted, and he didn’t want to drag Yun Xiao into this muddy water.

After all, the Emperor Palace is entirely different from the Lu Family. The Lu Family is nothing more than a small family in Yulong City with no background, whereas the Emperor Palace is backed by the Emperor Canglong Palace. No one on the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud dares to openly offend the Emperor Canglong Palace.

Did you not see that even the once-powerful Four Great Families were uprooted for not obeying the Emperor Canglong Palace? Yun Xiao, as powerful as he is, surely can’t be stronger than the Four Great Families, right?

Offend the Emperor Palace, and the repercussions would be endless. In Wang Zilang’s heart, Brother Yun Xiao’s life is far more valuable than the so-called Heavenly Void Soul Liquid.

Moreover, even if Yun Xiao were to act and could indeed defeat the powerhouse from the Emperor Palace, once this spread, not only would Yun Xiao be hunted across the continent, but the Wang Family would also likely not be spared.

"Right, I nearly lost my mind!"

With Wang Zilang’s reminder, Wang Yingqi immediately came to his senses. As the head of the family, he instantly realized the consequences of such an action, one that could potentially lead the Wang Family into the abyss of destruction.

It was indeed Yun Xiao’s previous display of strength that gave Wang Yingqi the false impression, but recalling that the opponent was a cultivator from the Emperor Palace, any remaining hope was completely extinguished.

"Forget it!"

With a silent sigh, knowing that the ten breaths of time were almost up, Wang Yingqi dared not delay any further. He reached to his waist, and a jade bottle appeared in his palm as if out of thin air.

This jade bottle was at least twice the size of an ordinary elixir bottle. When it appeared, some Wang Family Elders nearby felt their spirits uplifted.

"The Heavenly Void Soul Liquid truly lives up to its name!"

A Wang Family Elder who had heard of the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid’s reputation took a deep breath, expressing his delight, as if just inhaling it could nurture his soul power.

"It is indeed the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid!"

Standing by the hall’s entrance, Yun Xiao’s eyes shone with a gleam that grew even stronger. Unlike the Wang Family members, he immediately confirmed that the jade bottle in Wang Yingqi’s hand contained the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid.

Whoosh!

As Yun Xiao’s eyes gleamed, Yu Guang from the Emperor Palace couldn’t wait any longer and swiftly snatched the jade bottle from Wang Yingqi’s hand.

Having made up his mind, Wang Yingqi knew that any further action might lead the Wang Family to destruction, so he refrained from doing anything else despite his reluctance.

"Haha, it really is the Heavenly Rank Intermediate Heavenly Void Soul Liquid!"

Yu Guang, although his soul power was far inferior to Yun Xiao’s, felt content after careful sensing, laughing heartily after confirming the contents of the bottle.

Yun Xiao wasn’t mistaken; Yu Guang was indeed at the peak of Low Level Soul, only a step away from breaking through to an Intermediate level. This was likely the main reason for his deal with Wang Yinglong.

As Wang Yingqi had anticipated, while the Emperor Palace had a strong background, they generally refrained from openly committing vile acts to protect their reputation.

Killing and seizing treasures discreetly might pass unnoticed, but Wang Yingqi, as a well-known figure in Yulong City, knew eliminating his family to seize the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid posed a huge risk.

However, collaborating with another Wang Family member, especially the Second House Master of the Wang Family, meant that even if people knew that Yu Guang had appeared at the Wang Family, they would view it as an internal dispute.

For now, since the Wang Patriarch was so understanding, Yu Guang, in a great mood, didn’t feel like wiping them out entirely, understanding that those who know the score are always most satisfying.

However, on this side, despite Yu Guang removing the idea of annihilating the Wang Family, Wang Yinglong, filled with resentment, couldn’t let it go, a glint of ferocity flashing in his eyes as he finally spoke.

"Lord Yu Guang, you’ve obtained the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid. Shouldn’t you fulfill the promise you once made to me?"

Wang Yinglong’s sudden words left the Wang Family members puzzled. They had long suspected an agreement between the Emperor Palace figure and Wang Yinglong, but for a moment, they couldn’t recall what it was.

"What? Your Dantian is abolished and yet you still want the position of Wang Family Tomb Master?"

Yu Guang quickly understood Wang Yinglong’s thoughts, but after casting a glance over him, he smiled faintly, as if to say Wang Yinglong was overestimating himself.

To be honest, Yu Guang originally didn’t think much of Wang Yinglong, and now that he’s become a nobody, he looks down on him even more. Who knew this guy’s ambition was still so great.

In Yu Guang’s view, taking Wang Yingqi away counts as fulfilling his promise. He’s obtained the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid and can maintain his good reputation; it’s a win-win situation, so why not do it?

A Wang Yingqi whose Dantian has been destroyed and has become a nobody, even if he truly becomes the Wang Family Patriarch, it’s unlikely that he could win over the crowd, and he might even be killed directly by Wang Family members who refuse to be governed by him.

"Aren’t you still with us, Lord Yu Guang? As long as you kill Wang Yingqi on my behalf and speak up, I bet those Wang Family members wouldn’t dare defy me!"

Wang Yinglong indeed deserves to be called a formidable hero. After much contemplation during this time, he’s clarified a strategy, and the key to making this strategy succeed lies in the Emperor Palace behind Yu Guang, or specifically, the Emperor Canglong Palace.

Currently, in Wang Yinglong’s heart, he harbors an intense hatred for his brother, even more so than Yun Xiao, who destroyed his Dantian.

Therefore, the first person Wang Yinglong wants to kill is not Yun Xiao, but his own brother, who has continuously blocked his path to becoming the Wang Family Patriarch.

As for those Wang Family members, as he said, a word from Yu Guang and they wouldn’t dare resist. This is the deterrent power of the Emperor Palace.

"Wang Yinglong, are you still human?"

Upon hearing Wang Yinglong’s words, Yu Guang had yet to speak when Wang Zilang already couldn’t help but curse aloud, yet that voice contained a hint of concealed fear.

Because Wang Zilang wasn’t sure whether Yu Guang from the Emperor Palace would keep his promise. If the worst happens, the Wang Family today probably wouldn’t be able to escape unscathed.

As for Yun Xiao, Wang Zilang no longer pinned his hopes on him. The small favor he owed had already been repaid when he wiped out the Lu Family earlier.

Most importantly, the other party is from the Emperor Palace. At least in Wang Zilang’s subconscious, anyone from the Nine-layered Dragon Cloud of human cultivators probably wouldn’t dare easily offend the Emperor Canglong Palace, would they?

Even though Wang Zilang saw Yun Xiao’s recklessness and strange tactics, he did not think that this young man would dare to challenge the Emperor Palace. So, is his father really going to die inexplicably at the hands of someone from the Emperor Palace?

"Wang Yinglong, do you really want to do this?"

Just as Wang Zilang’s mind was swept with worry, Yu Guang from the Emperor Palace spoke in a deep voice, containing a hint of suppressed anger. He wanted Wang Yinglong to understand his intentions.

Honestly, Yu Guang truly preferred less trouble to more. Since he already had the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid in hand, sparing the life of the perceptive Wang Family Patriarch was no big deal.

Yet Wang Yinglong held on persistently, and Yu Guang indeed had made some promises to him; failing to fulfill them could lead to criticism even if he wasn’t afraid.

So at this moment, Yu Guang expressed an attitude to Wang Yinglong: if this guy understood, then fine; if not, he would stick to his promise, and Wang Yinglong would likely not stay alive.

"Yes!"

Wang Yinglong was already overcome with rage, unable to grasp the subtlety in Yu Guang’s words. He gritted his teeth and nodded, causing the hearts of many Wang Family members to sink to rock bottom.

"Oh well, I, Yu Guang, will never go back on my word!"

Since Wang Yinglong had already made up his mind, Yu Guang would not dwell on it further. But in his heart, he had already sentenced Wang Yingqi to death, with Wang Yinglong on his death list as well.

However, all this would have to wait until Yu Guang fulfilled his promise. As his words fell, a thick Meridian Qi emerged from his body, striking terror among the Wang Family members.

"Peak of Lingyun Realm!"

Sensing an aura ten times stronger than the Family Head’s, the Wang Family members turned pale, for they couldn’t possibly contend against such a formidable power even if they all joined forces.

"Lord Yu Guang, I’ve already given you the Heavenly Void Soul Liquid. Do you have to drive us all to extinction?"

Under the pressure of such formidable presence, Wang Yingqi managed to suppress his fear and spoke in a deep voice: "Aren’t you worried that news getting out would damage the Emperor Palace’s reputation?"

"Sorry, I, Yu Guang, promised from the beginning; I intended to spare you, but alas... blame Wang Yinglong!"

Yu Guang shook his head slightly, seemingly regretful. After expressing these sentiments, he spoke softly: "This matter will never be known because none of you will leave this hall alive!"

Yu Guang’s faint voice caused the Wang Family members to pause, then their bodies began to tremble violently; it was unclear whether it was out of fear or fury.