SHHFF! SHHFF! SHHFF!

Several streaks of crimson light crisscrossed in a flash. As they flickered, the fleeing Xie Manshan, Xie Manshui, Xie Manxing, and the others all froze in place, without exception.

The next instant, under the shocked and stunned gazes of Xiao Dutian, Xiao Duguang, and the rest of the Xiao family, Xie Manshan, Xie Manshui, and the others dropped to the ground—PLOP, PLOP—each one collapsing into several pieces.

Spirit Capturing!

[Demon Points +35]

[Demon Points +47]

[Demon Points +22]

...

The energy left behind after their deaths could be absorbed and converted into Demon Points, as the Xie family had integrated the Demon Power of the Flaming Python.

This was true for Xie Manshan, and Xie Tianyin provided the most.

With the entire Xie family dead, the thick, foul stench of blood filled the clearing.

Chunks of flesh and viscera were scattered across the ground.

A light breeze blew past, causing every member of the Xiao family to shudder and snap back to their senses.

"They’re dead? All of them?"

"We’re safe? We won!"

"Haha, the Xie family is wiped out! Wiped out!"

"..."

The members of the Xiao family, having come to their senses, cheered and shouted in excitement.

"..." Xiao Duguang’s mouth hung open. He took a few steps forward, faced Gu Zheng, and bowed. "Thank you, Gu King!"

"Yes, yes! Our thanks to Gu King!"

"Our thanks to Gu King!"

"..."

The other members of the Xiao family followed suit, saluting and dropping to one knee.

Even Xiao Dutian lowered his head and knelt with them.

Without Gu Zheng, none of them would have escaped.

The King’s Body Realm was not something they could fight against.

Making a Divine Weapon self-destruct was their last resort.

And now, Gu Zheng had cut down Xie Tianyin as if he were nothing.

The rest of the Xie family had also been annihilated in the span of a breath.

Not a single member of the Xiao family was injured!

Wasn’t this a great victory?

’I just wonder what kind of deal Xiao Dongxuan made with Gu Zheng.’

Xiao Duguang felt a sense of unease.

"There is no need for such ceremony."

Gu Zheng put away his Heaven-piercing Halberd and made a motion with his hand for them to rise. "I was simply invited by Dongxuan to lend a hand," he said calmly.

"You’re Xiao Duguang, correct?"

Gu Zheng looked at Xiao Duguang and spoke placidly, "I know what you’re thinking. Xiao Xing and I did indeed have a grudge, but that’s all in the past. Dongxuan has already apologized on his behalf. You could say the enmity between us is over."

As for what kind of apology it was, it was naturally Xiao Dongxuan becoming a Seal Slave.

"Yes."

Xiao Dongxuan took a step forward, his gaze sweeping over all the Xiao family members present. He said in a deep voice, "Gu King is magnanimous and willing to set aside past grievances. He made a special trip to rescue our Xiao Family. He is a truly righteous man, a great hero, a man of valor!"

"My previous apology was not enough to express my sincerity, so I will prove it again today. I, Xiao Dongxuan, hereby swear that I am willing to follow Gu King for the rest of my life, even if it means dying ten thousand deaths!"

As he finished speaking, Xiao Dongxuan dropped to one knee, bowed his head to Gu Zheng, and raised his clasped fists high.

"..."

The other Xiao family members around him were stunned by his words.

The next moment, they snapped out of it and followed his lead, shouting in agreement.

"I, Xiao Duming, am willing to follow Gu King, even if it means dying ten thousand deaths!"

"I, Xiao Laifeng, am willing to follow Gu King, even if it means dying ten thousand deaths!"

"..."

One after another, more than half of the Xiao family members raised their clasped fists and shouted loudly.

The other half hesitated, looking left and right. Some were bewildered, some were shocked and confused, and some were struggling with reluctance...

Xiao Dutian and Xiao Duguang were among them.

It was true.

Gu Zheng had saved them, but they felt some resistance to immediately swearing an oath of loyalty to follow him.

The Xiao Family was a Noble Family with a legacy of over six thousand years. When had they ever become a vassal to another?

Regarding Xiao Dongxuan taking the lead in swearing the oath, Xiao Dutian, Xiao Duguang, and the others felt doubt and resentment. But it never occurred to them that Xiao Dongxuan had long been Gu Zheng’s man.

The group froze where they stood, feeling awkward and anxious.

"Everyone, please rise."

Gu Zheng remained impassive. He raised a hand and said, "We can discuss this matter of following me later. The urgent priority now is to completely annihilate the Xie Family. Dongxuan, you all should know the details about the Xie Family, correct?"

"King Gu, the Xie Family’s Ancestral Land isn’t far from ours. It’s less than two hundred li away as the crow flies."

Xiao Dongxuan replied, "We also have complete information on everyone in the Xie Family. Besides Xie Tianyin, the King’s Body, the Xie Family also has Xie Hongye, who is also a King’s Body, and a second-stage King’s Body at that."

"Very good."

Gu Zheng nodded. "The rest of the Xie family must be dealt with. Only by completely annihilating them can we eliminate future trouble. Dongxuan, take me to the Xie Family’s Ancestral Land. I will handle Xie Hongye."

’You’ll handle them?’

’Xie Hongye is a second-stage King’s Body. Can you really take them down?’

The small group of Xiao family members, including Xiao Dutian and Xiao Duguang, exchanged glances.

However, no one voiced their question.

Because Gu Zheng was right. Other matters could be put aside for now; wiping out the rest of the Xie Family was the priority.

Xie Tianyin, Xie Manshan, Xie Manshui, and the others had all died at the Xiao Family’s Ancestral Land.

This news wouldn’t stay secret for long.

They had to annihilate all the remaining members of the Xie Family before they could react. Only then could they rest easy.

And among them, the Xie Family’s other King’s Body, Xie Hongye, was the most critical target.

Only when Xie Hongye was dead would the threat be truly eliminated.

’Since Gu Zheng dared to claim he could handle Xie Hongye, it couldn’t just be an empty boast, right?’

"Yes!"

Xiao Dongxuan stood up and gave his orders. "Xiao Duguang, Xiao Dutian... those of you who are injured will stay behind and guard the Ancestral Land. Zhaoxue, you take a group to deal with the Xie family members in Yue Country. Duming, you take the remaining people and deal with the Xie family members in Jing Country!"

"Yes!"

"Understood!"

Xiao Zhaoxue of the Heroic Body Realm and Xiao Duming, at the peak of the Super Body realm, responded in unison.