CHAPTER 89: CHAPTER 86 CONTRACT

"Are you the president of the Flying Knife Association?" Wang Xu’s icy gaze swept towards Zhou Feidao.

Zhou Feidao shuddered, nodding repeatedly, but his steps moved closer to Black Cloud Country. In order to survive under the Supreme there, he could only rely on Black Cloud Country.

"Disband the Flying Knife Association, leave behind two arms," Wang Xu said.

"Wishful thinking! I know you are the Supreme, but this person is the famous Patriarch of the Hei Family. You should know the Hei Family has three Supremes sitting in hold—a great family. If you provoke the Hei Family, don’t expect to leave alive!" Zhou Feidao arrived beside Black Cloud Country, immediately turned his face, and showed an arrogant expression.

He firmly believed that with the Hei Family’s capabilities, even if they couldn’t suppress this Supreme, they could at least scare him away.

However, Black Cloud Country waved his hands repeatedly: "No! I am not part of the Hei Family, I deceived him, I have nothing to do with the Hei Family!"

What a joke? Even Xi the Ancestor died at Wang Xu’s hands, and Wang Xu would fear the Hei Family?

"Mr. Cloud Country, how can you say that? You clearly are from the Hei Family; I’ve investigated this long ago..." Zhou Feidao’s cold sweat seeped out instantly. Black Cloud Country’s vigorous denial evidently aimed to distance from him, which made Zhou Feidao anxious at once.

"Too much nonsense, die!" Zhou Feidao wanted to speak, but as soon as he opened his mouth, Wang Xu waved his hand, and a blade formed of energy slashed across Zhou Feidao’s neck. Suddenly, his head flew away, blood splattering, dying on the spot.

Zhou Feidao died with grievances, not understanding why the dignified Hei Family would fear a Supreme, and furthermore, he didn’t know whose hands he died at or why he died.

"Black Cloud Country." Wang Xu gazed at Black Cloud Country, whose body shuddered, eyes showing fear, hurriedly said: "I am not Black Cloud Country, really not, Zhou Feidao is deceiving you!"

"Hmph! I’ve investigated all the Hei Family members’ information, no need for him to say. I recognized you from the first glance," Wang Xu said coldly, "You have no chance of living."

Immediately, Wang Xu gave Black Cloud Country no chance to speak, waved his hand again, ready to kill Black Cloud Country.

Bang~

Suddenly, a layer of faint energy barrier appeared on Black Cloud Country’s surface, different from Hei Teng’s. A ring in Black Cloud Country’s hand was shimmering with faint green light; Wang Xu’s strike didn’t break through this energy barrier, indicating that this ring was a defensive Star Spiritual Treasure, and its grade was not low.

Black Cloud Country was terrified; Wang Xu truly acted, really intending to kill him!

Instantly, Black Cloud Country immediately crushed the Life Jade he carried with him, gifted by another Supreme of the Hei Family.

......

"Hmm?"

In a Cultivation Room deep underground in the Hei Family, an elder in a white robe abruptly opened his eyes, "Cloud Country is in danger."

Immediately, he transformed into a stream of light, breaking out through the earth, swiftly flying toward the direction sensed through the Life Jade.

......

Several bodyguards trembled uncontrollably. The moment they recognized Wang Xu as the Supreme, their hearts lost any thought of resistance. Wang Xu didn’t trouble them and allowed them to leave directly.

The bodyguards, feeling immensely relieved, immediately abandoned Black Cloud Country, disappearing in a flash.

Black Cloud Country’s eyes showed hatred, and his face darkened as he said: "Wang Xu, you killed my son; my Hei Family will settle this score with you!"

Step!

Wang Xu’s body landed in the office, his icy gaze staring at Black Cloud Country: "Your son didn’t have to die, yet he repeatedly crossed my bottom line and deserved his fate."

Wang Xu held no hatred towards Hei Teng; had Hei Teng not repeatedly mentioned and threatened Wang Xu’s family, Wang Xu wouldn’t have struck such a fatal blow.

"Killing my son, I won’t let you off lightly. Wait, the Hei Family’s strongest Supreme is coming; Ling the Ancestor is in the Third Realm of Supreme, second only to God. Let me see where you can run!" Black Cloud Country shouted through gritted teeth, eyes ablaze.

"And what if he came? No matter who comes, you must die today!" Wang Xu, though unwilling to kill indiscriminately, could not leave potential threats behind; otherwise, with the Hei Family’s means, the harm to his parents would be incalculable.

Bang!

Wang Xu slapped out a palm, a surging force striking the energy barrier. Hei Teng flew out entirely, crashing through the whole building, directly falling from high altitude to the ground, creating a huge crater on the earth.

"Still not shattered?" Wang Xu stepped forward, looking down, finding the energy barrier on Black Cloud Country’s body merely dimmed a bit, without a single crack.

This Star Spiritual Treasure might be one of the rare Spiritual Grades, absolutely unique on Earth. Unexpectedly, it ended up with the Hei Family, worn by Black Cloud Country.

Black Cloud Country was also quite astonished. The ring was a treasure given to him by Ling the Ancestor upon his ascension, reportedly brought out from Earth’s Restricted Area, unexpectedly showing such might to repeatedly block two Supreme attacks.

Of course, Black Cloud Country wasn’t aware that Wang Xu was a genuine Star Level, his single strike possessing strength up to a million kilograms, yet was merely blocked by a mere ring.

Swoosh!

Wang Xu flipped his hand, the Carved Moon Cyan Dragon appeared. He charged ahead, intending to shatter the energy barrier in one strike.

The 3.0 exert force level of Sword Romance allowed Wang Xu’s force to reach three million kilograms!

Such terrifying force, it could almost sink an entire island!

Suddenly, a figure in a white robe appeared in front of Black Cloud Country, throwing a powerful punch. The fist was as black as Hei Xi’s.

Clang~~~~

Like the intense clash of metals, all the force was borne by the figure in the white robe, who staggered back a few steps. Wang Xu then gracefully maneuvered around, looking down at this white-robed figure with a piercing gaze.

"Ancestor Ling!" A look of ecstatic joy appeared on the face of Black Cloud Country.

Hei Ling, the founder of the Hei Family, had achieved illustrious merits during the era of insect plague chaos, advancing to Venerable in one stroke. He once fought against three Ultimate Venerable Level Insect Beasts single-handedly, killing one at the cost of severe injuries and escaping successfully, becoming a legendary figure.

After the Safe Zones were established, Hei Ling founded the Hei Family, choosing to remain hidden and rarely appearing, leading many to believe he had died.

"Esteemed friend, I do not know how my Hei Family has offended you, but must you leave no stone unturned?" Hei Ling appeared old, but he possessed an ethereal and dignified demeanor that suggested he was once surely a handsome hero in his youth.

"Ask him." Wang Xu said coldly with a slight surprise in his heart. This old man in the white robe did not appear particularly formidable, yet he managed to withstand his three million kilograms of force without even cracking the floor, a testament to his substantial strength!

"Ancestor Ling, it’s him, he’s the one who killed Teng’Er!" Black Cloud Country gritted his teeth, pointing at Wang Xu.

"Tell me what happened." Hei Ling said.

"This person is cruel and ruthless, coveting the treasures Teng’Er held, and killed to seize them at the Warship Ruins. Ancestor Xi went to confront him and was also killed. Now he wants to kill me. Ancestor Ling, he is a madman who kills without blinking, please kill him quickly!" Black Cloud Country distorted the facts directly.

A murderous intent surged within Wang Xu, his tone icy: "It seems I have no choice but to kill you today."

Hei Ling smiled slightly. Having lived for so long, he had seen everything and had clarity as if seeing into a mirror.

Hei Ling clasped his fists, saluting, "I apologize on behalf of the Hei Family and hope you can extend some leniency on old me, considering the great service I’ve rendered for humanity, and spare my unfilial grandson."

Wang Xu frowned, reluctant to harm someone who’s conciliatory. Hei Ling’s apology was sincere, but letting Black Cloud Country go might still pose a threat to his parents. Moreover, the strength of the old man in front of him was not less than his own, causing Wang Xu to waver indecisively.

Swish! Swish!

At that moment, two figures swiftly approached from the sky. Wang Xu looked up and saw it was two Ultimate Venerables of the Celestial Destiny Palace, undoubtedly the overseers of the Sixth Safe Zone.

"Wang Xu!"

The two rushed back immediately after hearing reports of a battle between Venerables in the city. Upon arrival, they immediately recognized one of them as Wang Xu, whom they had briefly encountered at the Celestial Destiny Palace.

"Old Ling!" The two looked at Hei Ling with a startled expression and greeted him respectfully.

They knew of Hei Ling’s past exploits in slaughtering Insect Beasts and battling Ultimate Venerable Level Insect Beasts, and had even witnessed it themselves, harboring immense respect for the venerable old man.

"Wang Xu, Old Ling, both of you are Venerables. Injuring relations is not good. Why not sit down and have a peaceful discussion?" proposed one of the Venerables clad in Golden Armor.

"I have no objections." Hei Ling said.

"I have no time." Wang Xu directly refused, glaring at Black Cloud Country, "In light of Old Ling, I’ll spare you today, but you must swear that if you ever target my parents again, your body will rot, blood will flow from your seven orifices, and you will die with no burial place. How does that sound?"

Black Cloud Country, hearing this, was about to refuse, but upon receiving a glance from Hei Ling, his body trembled, and he agreed, "Fine, no problem."

A mere oath meant nothing to him, Black Cloud Country thought to himself.

Wang Xu then produced a parchment inscribed with mysterious symbols, using Earth’s writing to pen a sentence before tossing it to Black Cloud Country.

"What’s this?" Black Cloud Country was stunned, he had to sign a contract in addition to the oath?

"A contract. Read the words aloud and let a drop of your blood fall on it." This contract was Xian Qu’s treasure. Wang Xu, having inherited Xian Qu’s Space Ring, had no trouble using the contract.

Black Cloud Country hesitated for a moment but eventually read aloud, "I, Black Cloud Country, swear never to threaten Wang Xu or his family in the future, with clean thoughts, never to violate, otherwise..."

Black Cloud Country’s lip twitched, the latter part of the oath was too vicious, each clause pressured one into death’s embrace, but he still read it word by word.

He then dropped his blood on it.

As the blood merged completely with the contract, Black Cloud Country had the illusion that an eye in the sky was watching him, and his heart was bound by invisible chains.

"It’s done." Wang Xu retrieved the contract, clasping his fists toward the three Venerables, "Gentlemen, farewell."

With that, Wang Xu transformed into a stream of light and flew off into the distance.

"Hmph! Spare me today, I’ll surely..." As Black Cloud Country harbored ill thoughts toward Wang Xu, suddenly he found it hard to breathe, as if a giant hand was squeezing his heart, leaving him gasping for air.

Could it be, the oath was true after all!