Chapter 2466: Chapter 2469: Changing the Rules, the Elder’s Bias Is Too Obvious

"You little thief, what did you do to Fei Tian?"

An Yexing disregarded the Clan Leader’s authority and directly shouted at Ling Xiao.

Ling Xiao glanced at An Yexing and then at Heiye Wuxing, who was unharmed, and immediately breathed a sigh of relief.

His mood became relaxed.

He spoke contemptuously, "Before entering this sacrificial altar, the Clan Leader’s precious son seemed to say he would make me disappear.

Unfortunately for you, that foolish son of yours really doesn’t have the ability."

"How dare you! How can you speak to the Clan Leader like that!"

Dark Gold was deeply displeased by Ling Xiao’s blatant disrespect, and if it weren’t for Heiye Wuxing being present, he would have wanted to kill Ling Xiao immediately.

"How dare you! With the Clan Elder and the Grand Elder here, who do you think you are to speak?"

Ling Xiao dared to go against An Hua and An Yexing, let alone just a mere Dark Gold.

Upon hearing this, Dark Gold instantly flew into a rage, ready to shout again, but suddenly another person appeared before everyone.

"Fei Tian!"

Seeing An Feitian, An Yexing finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Although puzzled about whether these two hadn’t fought in the passage, seeing his son safe eased his worries.

"Ling Xiao, you wretched dog, come back here. You’ve killed so many people; do you think nobody knows?"

An Feitian, surpassed by Ling Xiao, was deeply displeased, so upon arrival, he loudly accused Ling Xiao of killing other Inner Clan disciples.

What!

The crowd was all stunned upon hearing this.

An Hua even looked ready to take action against Ling Xiao.

"Ridiculous, you think the adults will believe such lies?"

Ling Xiao naturally wouldn’t admit to such a massacre.

Although the Clan Elder allowed killings, what if the old man got angry and forgot what he’d said?

In the battle, only prisoners and An Feitian saw him kill.

Those prisoners had already been silenced by him.

Then only An Feitian remained.

An Feitian accused him of killing, while he could easily retort that An Feitian killed.

Since there’s no evidence before death.

"Why do you call it ridiculous?"

An Feitian, now standing beside the Shadow Black Gourd, questioned.

"Oh, with my strength, killing those thirty-one people and still arriving before you, do you think anyone would believe that?

I think they were killed by you; only familiar hands could catch them off guard."

Ling Xiao sneered.

"Nonsense, why would I kill them?"

An Feitian retorted angrily.

"Simple. You had them block me, but I escaped using my Body Movement Technique, which displeased you, so you took action.

Young Master Fei Tian’s cruel reputation in the Dark Clan is well-known, with so many Martial Artists having died tragically at your hands."

"You! Slandering me!"

An Feitian was so angry at Ling Xiao’s counter-accusation that he felt like vomiting blood.

Yet, Ling Xiao’s arguments held logic, and he found himself unable to refute them.

"Enough, I said before, killings are permissible in the battle.

Now, only you two remain, so it’s up to you to decide who gets the Shadow Black Gourd."

The Dark Clan Elder suddenly announced loudly.

Ling Xiao secretly laughed; this played into his favor. Although the Clan Elder seemed to favor An Feitian, it actually helped him.

An Feitian was so infuriated that he spat out a mouthful of blood, which made him feel slightly better.

"Ling Xiao, I may admire your sharp tongue, but the victor of this battle can only be one; come, fight to the death!"

An Feitian shouted.

"Clan Elder, this seems unfair. Clearly, Ling Xiao arrived first. By rights, the Shadow Black Gourd should belong to Ling Xiao; there’s no need for a duel."

Heiye Wuguang frowned.

"Did I say the rules have changed?"

The Dark Clan Elder said calmly.

This old man lied without the slightest shame.

"Fine then, you set the rules, you decide."

Heiye Wuguang felt helpless; although powerful, he wasn’t as strong as the Clan Elder.

Yet he didn’t understand why Heiye Wuxing remained silent.

"You don’t need to look at me. Whether there’s a duel or not, Ling Xiao is sure to win, so I don’t need to speak."

Heiye Wuxing, perceiving Heiye Wuguang’s doubt, explained.

"Haha, Heiye Wuxing, you’re confident, but don’t forget, our Fei Tian has already advanced to the First Stage Four-Layer Hell Early Stage.

And possessing the Dark Clan’s unique Secret Technique and the Black Gold Devil-subduing Sword, without any help, Ling Xiao is merely a mere clown.

Relying on Body Movement Technique, escape is possible, but to attack? Just having a strong technique proves futile."

An Hua coldly laughed at Heiye Wuxing.

Given the Clan Elder’s presence, she dared to speak thus to Heiye Wuxing.

"Body Movement Technique isn’t meant for escaping."

Heiye Wuxing replied calmly.

In fact, Body Movement Technique was originally crafted to complement Martial Skills in battle; sadly, many forgot its true purpose, thinking it was merely for fleeing.

They didn’t realize that the true strength of combining Body Movement Technique with Martial Skills is unparalleled.

"Sure, sure, we may not know as much as Elder Supreme, but after all, their Cultivation Levels vastly differ. To defeat Fei Tian, that kid would have to train for several more years."

Dark Gold mocked.

"Brat, want a beating?"

Heiye Wuxing’s temper wasn’t as good as before; An Hua might talk, but she’s family, and in some ways, he had to call An Hua cousin.

But how dare Dark Gold!

He directly slapped Dark Gold, sending him flying.

"Remember, you’re not qualified to speak here; keep talking, and get out!"

Heiye Wuxing was utterly domineering.

"Clan Elder, aren’t you going to do something?"

An Hua panicked as her biological son, Dark Gold, was dearer to her than An Feitian.

Being beaten by Heiye Wuxing, she couldn’t stand it.

"He deserves it for running his mouth."

The Dark Clan Elder had a recent setback with Heiye Wuxing, and now naturally wouldn’t confront him.

This left An Hua and Dark Gold seething with anger yet utterly powerless.

"Heiye Wuxing, I know you haven’t let go of what happened years ago.

But you’re part of the Dark Clan; remember that discretion in actions is wise in the future."

Having reprimanded An Hua and Dark Gold, the Clan Elder still glanced at Heiye Wuxing and uttered a cryptic sentence.

Of those present, only a few understood its meaning.

"Old bastard, shut up; what I do is none of your teaching.

I used to respect you, but my son was killed, and the murderer remains unknown.

Here’s what I have to say today: Ling Xiao is my chosen successor.

Whether he acknowledges me as Master, or sees me as a foster father, I treat him as my own. Who dares harm him is my enemy, and I will not let them go."

The cold voice of Heiye Wuxing echoed through the passage.