CHAPTER 920: CHAPTER 914: NEW POWER

"Sealing Emperor Expert?"

Xiao Tianxiong stared in shock at the youthful silhouette. Although no aura leaked from the latter’s body, he still sensed an extreme threat. It was a feeling he had experienced before, but only from those who had stepped into the Sealing Emperor Level of power.

"When did my Xiao family ever associate with such a powerful being?" Xiao Tianxiong’s thoughts raced. Ever since the Xiao family began their decline, they rarely had the means to engage with Sealing Emperor Strong People. Otherwise, the Heavenly Tiger Association would never dare approach.

"Esteemed elder, we are elders of the Heavenly Tiger Association and have foolishly offended the three of you today. We beg for your forgiveness."

The Heavenly Tiger Duo climbed up from the ground in embarrassment, filled with horror rather than anger. Even though the woman before them appeared young, they could only address her as an elder.

They were acutely aware of the horror of that previous strike that had defeated them so effortlessly. It must have been a Sealing Emperor Level expert—an existence they couldn’t afford to provoke.

"Damn it, how could the Xiao family still have connections with a Sealing Emperor Expert?"

The Heavenly Tiger Duo cursed inwardly. Had they known such an expert would intervene, they would never have come here.

The two were filled with a bitter taste, endured the intense pain in their bodies, wiped away the blood from their faces, and lost all previous bravado. In front of a Sealing Emperor Expert, their lives were as insignificant as ants. This fact was crystal clear to them.

Only if the Emperor Zhanhu acted personally would there be any chance to deal with such a high-level existence.

As for whether Emperor Zhanhu would be willing to oppose a Sealing Emperor for the sake of Linfeng City, that was uncertain.

"What are you waiting for? If you want to destroy the Xiao family, let Emperor Zhanhu come personally."

Ye Xuan cast a cold glance at the nearly-fear-stricken Heavenly Tiger Duo and spoke coldly.

Upon hearing this, the Heavenly Tiger Duo shivered and dared not say anything. Supporting each other, they intended to flee outside.

"Take your stuff!"

As the two were about to step out, Ye Xuan’s cold voice followed. The two hurriedly turned back, collected the coffins in the hall into their Qiankun Rings, and then escaped in disgrace under the stunned gaze of the Xiao family members, not daring to utter a word.

Watching the Heavenly Tiger Association’s people flee the Xiao family in disgrace, the Xiao family members in the hall took a moment to return to their senses. When they turned to look at Ye Xuan and Nangong Yao, a trace of reverence appeared in their eyes.

"Thank you for your righteous intervention and rescue."

Xiao Tianxiong was still trying hard to figure out the trio’s identities, but he couldn’t remember. After the Heavenly Tiger Association left, he quickly stepped forward and cupped his hands towards Ye Xuan and the others.

"Don’t be in a rush to thank us just yet."

Ye Xuan waved his hand dismissively, with a slightly indifferent look in his eyes. "Surely you know that nothing comes without a cause. We don’t know each other, so we wouldn’t help you for no reason. I have two pieces of news for you, one bad and one good."

"Please, do tell."

Xiao Tianxiong sighed inwardly, but he knew there was no pie falling from the sky; the other party wouldn’t save their Xiao family for no reason. They must have an agenda.

"The good news is that the Xiao family has overcome this calamity, and the Heavenly Tiger Association shouldn’t trouble you again. As for the bad news, the Xiao family must now serve a new master."

A glint of intelligence flashed in Ye Xuan’s eyes.

"A new master?"

Xiao Tianxiong was stunned, then his gaze quickly shifted to Nangong Yao, becoming a bit conflicted.

Ye Xuan intended for the Xiao family to submit to them.

The rest of the Xiao family fell silent, their initial joy of surviving the disaster vanished without a trace.

As a former family of Martial Emperors, the Xiao family had their pride. Submitting to others would mean abandoning their past glory.

"Are you also planning to annex Linfeng City? Which power do you three belong to?"

Xiao Tianxiong looked directly at Ye Xuan.

"Emperor Light."

Ye Xuan said plainly.

The mention of Emperor Light caused a stir among the Xiao family members. The name had been quite the sensation recently in the Western World. Little did they know, the young and beautiful woman before them was actually Emperor Light.

"Rest assured, submission will not affect the Xiao family’s control over Linfeng City because the new power will not consist of Linfeng City alone. After all, we intend to create a superpower, and Linfeng City is merely a starting point." Ye Xuan seemed to have anticipated Xiao Tianxiong’s concern and smiled faintly.

"Create a superpower?"

The faces of the Xiao family changed. There were only a few superpowers in the Western World, and only those led by Sealing Emperor Strong People could be called superpowers.

This was truly an earth-shaking plan.

However, with Emperor Light at the helm, the difficulty shouldn’t be too great. After all, the most crucial condition had already been met.

"In my view, this is not a bad thing for the Xiao family. Instead, it’s an opportunity. Given the current state of the Xiao family, it won’t be long before they are destroyed. We can save you once, but we can’t save you a second time."

Ye Xuan did not intend to resort to coercion and bribery; such methods would not secure lasting loyalty. By stating things clearly, the Xiao family would naturally choose to pledge allegiance on their own.

"Alright, I agree."

As Ye Xuan expected, Xiao Tianxiong only thought for a moment before giving a positive reply.

As long as the other party wasn’t a fool, refusal was impossible.

"Whenever founding a sect, a Spirit Vein is needed as a foundation. Although Linfeng City once flourished, it is somewhat unqualified to serve as the mountain gate of a superpower." Xiao Tianxiong didn’t think submitting to Nangong Yao was a shameful act. He was looking to ally with a suitable power, unlike the wolfish Heavenly Tiger Association, which wasn’t worth allying with.

"That’s not something you need to worry about; I have my own arrangements."

Ye Xuan recruiting the Xiao family was merely a move to incorporate local forces in the Western World, to avoid creating discontent when establishing a new power. After all, although they were speaking with their fists in the Ancient World, fists were a decisive factor, not the only one.

"Xiao Tianxiong, immediately publish a notice and spread the word through whatever channels you have. Emperor Light intends to create a new superpower, Yaoguang City. Within a radius of ten thousand miles, or even the entire Ancient World, anyone with power is welcome."

Ye Xuan’s mention of having power didn’t necessarily mean strength or cultivation above Martial Saint Realm. It meant having outstanding abilities. Ordinary people could be gathered in large numbers without needing a special announcement.