Cultivation: I have an omnipotent land

Chapter 85 The Su Family and the Celestial Masters Sect

"I've heard there's a Su family in Suzhuangfang, why haven't we seen them yet?" Xiao Ming asked.

Upon hearing this, Zhuang Nianyun and Tang Tianquan were both stunned. They exchanged a glance, both with a knowing look on their faces.

Seeing Xiao Ming's growing confusion, Tang Tianqian coughed and spoke before Zhuang Nianyun could.

"Deacon Xiao, you may not know this, but the Su family was wiped out two years ago."

"Destroyed? What exactly happened?" Xiao Ming asked in surprise.

"This story begins at the Celestial Master Temple on Qingmao Mountain, a hundred miles away. Two years ago, the abbot of the Celestial Master Temple, Daoist Tongxuan, came to Suzhuangfang for help. A strange demon beast had appeared on Qingmao Mountain. This beast was skilled in using thunder and was extremely cunning, causing great distress to the Celestial Master Temple. Daoist Tongxuan had always been on good terms with me and the head of the Su family, so he invited the two of us to go up the mountain to exterminate the demon."

"Celestial Master Temple!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ming's expression shifted.

He remembered Xuan Leizi, who used lightning magic to fight against the demonic corpse with him in the past; he was a member of the Celestial Masters sect.

At that time, he also accepted Xuan Leizi's request to return his belongings to his master, Tongxuan Daoren.

"Does Deacon Xiao know about the Celestial Master Temple?" Zhuang Nianyun noticed the change in Xiao Ming's expression.

"An old friend of mine came from the Celestial Master Temple." Xiao Ming nodded and then continued to ask.

"Fellow Daoist Tang, please continue."

"The three of us joined forces to hunt this monster and initially gained the upper hand. However, after the monster was severely injured, it became even more terrifying and actually attracted the lightning power of Qingmao Mountain, catching them off guard. Fellow Daoist Su and Fellow Daoist Tongxuan also perished on the spot, and I only managed to escape by sheer luck."

As Tang Tian spoke, a hint of fear appeared on his face.

"When I reappeared after my injuries had healed somewhat, the entire Celestial Master Temple had been turned into a dead land."

"The Celestial Master Temple has been destroyed." Xiao Ming frowned and continued to press for answers.

"And what about the Su family?"

"I only learned of the news after returning to the market. After the news of Fellow Daoist Su's death reached Su Village, an unknown Foundation Establishment cultivator appeared out of nowhere and slaughtered the entire Su family overnight," Tang Tian explained.

"At that time, I had already severed all contact with the outside world and was in seclusion, focusing all my efforts on breaking through to the mid-stage of Foundation Establishment. As a result, I was unable to stop that villain in time. I am truly ashamed," Zhuang Nianyun said with a look of shame.

Xiao Ming glanced at Zhuang Nianyun, then at Tang Tian, ​​feeling somewhat speechless.

Just how many details were hidden in those two old guys' words?

Looking at Su Dongxuan, who was completely unaware of what was happening not far away, Xiao Ming could only sigh, a hint of pity appearing in his eyes.

But that's all. What does it matter to him whether the Su family is destroyed or not?

The spirit-testing ceremony continued, but no one with dual spiritual roots emerged again. Instead, there was one with three spiritual roots who was admitted through special admission because of his unique physique, the Yin-Yang Eye.

This person came from a small Qi Refining family. His grandfather, who was the head of the family, was only at the mid-stage of Qi Refining. When he learned that his grandson had been admitted to the sect through special circumstances, he was so excited that he pulled his whole family to kneel on the ground and kowtow.

The spirit-testing tablet was extremely efficient, and soon almost all those with spiritual roots present had been tested.

Just then, a masked man in a black robe walked up. He was completely covered up, with not an inch of skin showing.

This person went up on the stage, but instead of walking towards the spirit-testing stele, he looked straight at Su Dongxuan.

"Fellow Daoist, you..." Su Dongxuan stared into the other's eyes, and suddenly realized that those eyes seemed somewhat familiar.

Just then, Tang Tian, ​​who was sitting on the high platform, suddenly tensed up and stared intently at the person.

"You scoundrel! You have attacked my Tang family's out-of-town members several times before, and now you dare to show up in the market in broad daylight. You really don't know what's good for you."

Tang Tian let out a cold shout, and a sword aura condensed at his fingertips, aiming straight for the opponent's head.

However, the masked man in black robes remained calm and did not flinch. He simply looked at Su Dongxuan and spoke softly.

"elder sister!"

The familiar voice sent a shiver down Su Dongxuan's spine.

"Touka!"

The man in black robes was none other than her younger brother, Su Donghe, who had joined the Celestial Masters sect!

Seeing the sword energy heading towards his younger brother, Su Dongxuan's expression changed drastically. He immediately summoned a leaf shield and blocked the black-robed man.

Although it was just a sword aura, it was still from the Foundation Establishment stage, and the leaf shield was directly slashed away, leaving a deep sword mark.

"You thief, prepare to die!"

Undeterred by his failed attack, Tang Tian unleashed his flying sword, determined to kill the man.

Faced with a Foundation Establishment cultivator's murderous attack, Su Dongxuan was both shocked and furious. He immediately rushed forward without hesitation, intending to block the sword with his body.

Just then, a crisp sound rang in her ears.

The flying sword, which was almost in front of her, was instantly knocked away by something, spinning in the air before finally embedding itself in a stone pillar.

"Fellow Daoist Tang, what is the meaning of this?" Xiao Ming waved his hand, and a flying needle landed in his hand.

"Steward Xiao, this is a private matter between my Tang family and that person, and has nothing to do with the sect. Please do not interfere, Steward Xiao," Tang Tian hurriedly explained.

Xiao Ming glanced at Su Dongxuan, then at the black-robed man being protected behind her.

Upon careful examination with divine sense, the person's disguise was completely exposed; he was a boy of fifteen or sixteen years old.

"I have no interest in interfering in your feud."

Upon hearing this, Su Dongxuan's face turned deathly pale.

"However, Junior Nephew Su is a disciple of my Gu Spirit Sect. If anyone harms her today, they will be going against my Gu Spirit Sect, and I, Xiao, will pursue the matter to the end."

"Deacon Xiao, you..." Tang Tian stared at Xiao Ming, his expression shifting between light and dark.

The words sound nice, but everyone can hear the cover-up.

Even knowing that Xiao Ming wanted to protect the other party, Tang Tian did not dare to retaliate and could only recall his flying sword.

This flying sword is also a mid-grade magic weapon of excellent quality, but at this moment there is a groove on the blade, which is almost pierced through.

This immediately calmed Tang Tian's anger considerably, and he looked at the spinning flying needle in Xiao Ming's hand with apprehension.

"Alright, then let's give Steward Xiao some face."

"Fellow Daoist Tang is very righteous." Xiao Ming chuckled and then put away the Spirit-Extinguishing Needle.

Zhuang Nianyun watched the whole scene unfold without making a move, her relaxed expression as if she were watching a good show.

"Let's continue," Xiao Ming waved his hand.

After a brief period of chaos, the spirit-testing ceremony continued.

For the rest of the time, Tang Tian felt extremely uncomfortable. Once the spirit-testing ceremony was completely over, he did not linger any longer. He bid farewell to Xiao Ming and quickly left with his clansmen.

"Steward Xiao truly lives up to his reputation as a member of the sect. With just a few moves, he has made us clan cultivators feel ashamed," Zhuang Nianyun said with a smile, offering his compliment.

"Fellow Daoist Zhuang is joking. In terms of cultivation, I am no match for you," Xiao Ming waved his hand.

"Steward Xiao, you have come a long way. Please rest at my humble abode for a few more days. Firstly, so that I may do my duty as a host. Secondly, I would like to take this opportunity to discuss the Dao with the senior cultivators of the sect. I hope you will grant me this request."

"Then I'll have to trouble you." Xiao Ming cupped his hands in greeting.