"Kid, prepare to die!"

Xiao Baishi's strength was far superior to that of the Xue brothers, and at the Seeking Origin Realm, the gap between each small realm was extremely vast. Only a prodigy like Yun Xiao could defeat opponents above his level.

However, at this moment, Yun Xiao had no intention of engaging in a prolonged battle with Xiao Baishi, especially with a formidable expert like Zheng Qiming, at the Peak of the Seeking Origin Realm, watching from the sidelines with a sharp gaze.

Thus, when an unusual aura rose from Yun Xiao's body, Xiao Baishi's Meridian Qi attack directly "pierced" through the former's head, causing the Xiao family expert's heart to leap with joy.

"Huh?"

Just as Xiao Baishi's heart was filled with joy, he suddenly realized that the head he had pierced with his Meridian Qi did not bleed even a drop, as if it were an illusory afterimage.

"Not good!"

Xiao Baishi's reaction was swift. In an instant, he recalled something Xiao Qiming had told him. Without delay, he turned his head in a certain direction.

Whoosh!

Not far from Xiao Qiming appeared a figure in plain clothes; it was none other than Yun Xiao. But this time, the face of the Xiao family genius was filled with shock.

"I told you earlier, I'll let you live, but you didn't take it. Since that's the case, I'll take it back!"

Appearing not far in front of Xiao Qiming, Yun Xiao's expression was extremely cold. In fact, he had no deep enmity with this Xiao family genius.

If the opponent had hidden himself after escaping that day, Yun Xiao wouldn't have gone out of his way to seek trouble with Xiao Qiming. After all, the power of the Xiao family on the Tenglong Continent was significant.

But instead, Xiao Qiming, claiming the title of a genius, returned to seek revenge with the Seeking Origin Realm Late Stage expert Xiao Baishi, just half a month later. For someone like Yun Xiao, if he could still hold back his anger, he wouldn't need to continue on the Tenglong Continent.

Facing a Seeking Origin Realm Late Stage expert, Yun Xiao didn't have the confidence to truly defeat him. Once the battle started, it might be a fight of hundreds or thousands of moves, so he immediately decided to use the Shadow Clone Meridian Technique to first deal with this Xiao family genius.

"I... Yun Xiao, I'll leave right now!"

Seeing Yun Xiao so close, Xiao Qiming knew there was no way he could be his match. Considering how easily Yun Xiao killed a Seeking Origin Realm Middle Stage expert, if he dared to confront him, he might not even withstand one or two moves.

As a genius of the Xiao family with remarkable intelligence, Xiao Qiming was capable of assessing the situation accurately. However, he never thought Yun Xiao would truly let him go. His intention was to unexpectedly create distance, hoping that Xiao Baishi would arrive in time, giving him a sliver of hope.

"Now you want to leave, but it's too late!"

Despite hearing Xiao Qiming's words, Yun Xiao's hands didn't stop moving. His wrist turned slightly, and the Dragon Taming Sword lightly slashed towards Xiao Qiming's throat, leaving the Xiao family genius's face extremely pale.

"Faster, a bit faster!"

Though the Wooden Sword seemed slow, Xiao Qiming, at that moment, suddenly felt a life-threatening danger. He knew clearly that unless his speed reached an extreme, he would not evade this gentle slash, and what awaited him would be death.

Swish!

Admittedly, this Xiao family genius was indeed stronger than the Kong brothers. At the critical moment, he managed to have the tip of the Dragon Taming Sword pass by his throat without harming him.

"Phew... barely dodged it!"

Having narrowly escaped death, Xiao Qiming exhaled deeply. However, just when he thought he had evaded the first life-threatening crisis, the tip of the Wooden Sword suddenly emitted a formless aura, piercing into his throat in an instant.

"I... heh... heh..."

Initially, Xiao Qiming could still utter a vague "I," but the next moment, his throat was directly pierced by the Sword Qi. Blood sprayed from his throat and neck, appearing extremely gruesome.

In reality, as long as a cultivator reached the Meridian Rushing Realm, they could unleash Meridian Qi externally. However, typically, simple Meridian Qi release wasn't very powerful and required strong Meridian Techniques to effectively harm or kill the enemy.

Take this moment for instance, if Yun Xiao merely released his Meridian Qi without additional techniques, it would be impossible to pierce through Xiao Qiming's throat. But with the Supreme Divine Weapon, the Dragon Taming Sword, the effect was vastly different.

The aura emitted from the tip of the Dragon Taming Sword seemed to contain an unparalleled power of the sword, piercing through Xiao Qiming's throat upon contact, ensuring his fate was sealed.

Bang!

Xiao Qiming's lifeless body collapsed to the ground, bringing a moment of silence to the scene. However, in the next moment, Xiao Baishi's eyes filled with rage.

"Ah! Yun Xiao, I will definitely kill you!"

The roar echoed along the lakeshore, filled with hatred. Xiao Qiming was one of the two prodigies of the Xiao Family, an influential figure among the younger generation.

Xiao Qiming's cultivation talent was extraordinary, and his intellect surpassed many Xiao Family Elders. Many decisions of the higher-ups had even involved him, with his opinions or suggestions being sometimes adopted by the Xiao Family Patriarch.

Xiao Qiming was more than just a young talent to the Xiao Family; he was a potential future pillar of the family. The current patriarch viewed him with great importance, even grooming him as the next family head.

But now, inexplicably, Xiao Qiming lay dead by the shores of Jiantian Lake. Xiao Baishi knew that his death would likely bring severe punishment upon him as a protector, for failing in his duty.

Moreover, in Xiao Baishi's mind, Yun Xiao's tactic to avoid fighting him and instead kill Xiao Qiming showcased formidable methods and speed, while also indirectly proving Yun Xiao fear facing him head-on.

Whoosh!

Just as Xiao Baishi moved, he heard a sound of tearing wind behind him, followed by a blazing aura that identified the attacker even without looking.

"Damn beast, get lost!"

Xiao Baishi cursed and swung his sleeve, unleashing a gust towards the rear, sending a tiny fiery shadow retreating several meters. Upon revealing its identity, it was none other than the Fire Cloud Rat Chi Yan.

Evidently, after killing Xue Mu, Chi Yan had been watching the battle. Seeing Xiao Baishi attack Yun Xiao, he was filled with rage, having long considered Yun Xiao as his sole family.

However, Chi Yan, having just broken through to the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage, was no match for a powerhouse like Xiao Baishi of the Origin Seeking Realm Late Stage. The swing caused his blood to surge; such a gap in realm wasn't easily overcome.

Although slightly disturbed, the aura was not seriously injured, which shocked Xiao Baishi, pondering how formidable this mouse-shaped Vein Demon's physical strength was. If it were an ordinary Eighth Rank Low Level Vein Demon, several bones would be broken.

Swoosh!

As Xiao Baishi's thoughts arose, another sound of tearing wind arrived, and he saw another fiery shadow, with a similar aura to the previous mouse-shaped Vein Demon, intensely filled with Fire Attribute Qi.

"It's that fiery bird-shaped Vein Demon!"

Mei Qian, having witnessed the Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Red Feather outside Bianlei City North Gate, immediately recognized it. With her strength, fighting an Eighth Rank Low Level Meridian Spirit was manageable.

"What the hell is this?"

In contrast, Xiao Baishi was unaware of the fiery glow's identity, having paid no heed to Xiao Qiming's previous words, thus expressing his bewilderment.

The young Ancient Heavenly Phoenix Red Feather's strength surpassed Chi Yan, having long reached Eighth Rank Low Level and possessing ancient species bloodline. Xiao Baishi, knowing little, dared not underestimate it.

So, Red Feather and Chi Yan joined forces. Although both were weaker than Xiao Baishi, in a two-against-one, the Xiao Family powerhouse couldn't break through their defense to attack Yun Xiao swiftly.

"Looks like this Guardian must intervene!"

Observing the battle, Seven Killings Guardian Zheng Qiming of the Killing Heart Sect revealed an ambiguous expression, sighing before stepping forward.

But as Zheng Qiming took a step, he recalled something, pausing to say, "Suxin, move far away to avoid being seized by that kid."

Zheng Qiming, aware of Xiao Qiming's demise, feared Yun Xiao's repeated ploy of using convincing afterimages to confuse him, thus keeping the similarly cultivated Ye Suxin safe from such tactics.

"Okay!"

Ye Suxin was not overly prideful, having seen Yun Xiao's tactics repeatedly. Though eager to kill him, she knew clearly that in terms of Vein Energy Combat Power, she couldn't match the boy in coarse attire, even with both at the Origin Seeking Realm Early Stage.