Suddenly, the disciples below began to stir, swarming like locusts in transit, a dark mass that sent a shiver down one's spine…
They marched magnificently towards the Duanmu Clan…
This grand scene caused one of the Elders to peer down intently and sneer, "The Duanmu Clan will cease to exist from today onwards, hahahaha!!"
Another Elder clenched his fist and said, "Yes! We will soon avenge the Clan Leader and destroy that damned Duanmu Family!"
"With so many disciples and Elders, even if the Duanmu Clan has some heaven-defying tactics, they absolutely can't"
"We can start thinking about how to divide up the resources of the Duanmu Clan!!"
Watching the others still discussing, Patriarch Mo spoke with a hint of urgency, "Elders, stop talking, let's go first!"
After destroying the Duanmu Clan, he was looking forward to acting against the other clans; this was an opportunity that came once in a thousand years, and it was not to be missed lightly!
After he spoke, the Elders said nothing more but quickly caught up with the main force of the several great clans…
...
At this moment, inside the great hall of the Duanmu Family, Duanmu Shuo, who sat in the main seat, suddenly had an ominous premonition…
He thought to himself, "What's going on? Why do I feel this way, could something have happened to Qingruo and the others??"
The Elders around him, seeing him somewhat distraught, each became uneasy!
One of the Elders frowned and said, "Elder Lian and the others have been gone to the Xuanming Domain for half a day now; we have no news of their current situation!"
Another Elder spoke gravely, "The Xuanming Domain is fraught with dangers, and one careless step can lead to the abyss, even with Elder Xu accompanying them, I'm afraid they can only dodge the limelight and try not to attract the attention of those terrifying creatures."
"Everyone need not worry too much, with Elder Xu there, there shouldn't be any problems"
Just then, countless terrifying Spirit Force Fluctuations suddenly burst forth from outside the Duanmu Mansion…
And they were approaching the location of the Duanmu Mansion at an extremely fast speed…
Upon sensing this, Duanmu Shuo and the Elders were extremely shocked!
"What's going on? Why are there so many Spirit Force Fluctuations erupting!"
"If I'm not wrong, enemies must have invaded our Duanmu Clan! And just when Elder Lian and the others have left!"
"Could it be the people from the other families? They just lost a duel and now plan to strike without hesitation? They lack the dignity of a top-level family!"
"Damn it, the number of Spirit Force Fluctuations is quite frightening! It's most likely a joint attack from the other three great families! What should we do?"
As the Duanmu Patriarch, Duanmu Shuo forced himself to calm down and stood up, "Elders, do not panic, follow me outside to see what's going on!!!"
His ominous premonition had indeed come to pass.
...
By the time Duanmu Shuo led the majority of Elders and disciples to the gate of the Duanmu Mansion...
One could vaguely see the dense masses of clan disciples outside the mansion, and leading them were the Elders of the other great families!
Duanmu Shuo stared fixedly at Patriarch Mo and said coldly, "Patriarch Mo, and the Elders of the other families, by leading so many disciples to our Duanmu Family, what are your intentions?"
The corner of Patriarch Mo's mouth curled into a mocking smile, "Duanmu Patriarch, there's no need for you to feign ignorance. The fact that so many disciples from our families have come does not require much thought to know what we intend to do, right?"
"Hmph! Duanmu Shuo, you despicable wretch, we will avenge our Clan Leaders and ensure the complete eradication of the Duanmu Clan today!"
"That's right, to take advantage of our Clan Leaders when they were unguarded and strike at the opportune moment! This is a disgrace to a top-notch family. Today, you all will pay the price in blood!!"
The surrounding family disciples all shouted in unison, "Avenge the Clan Leader!! Flatten the Duanmu Clan!!"
"Avenge the Clan Leader!! Flatten the Duanmu Clan!!"
This scene plunged Duanmu Shuo and the rest of the Elders into a state of bewildered confusion…
Hadn't the Clan Leaders of several major families left alive just yesterday?
How come the disciples' tone sounded as if the Clan Leaders had fallen? But even if that was so, it had absolutely nothing to do with the Duanmu Clan!
Duanmu Shuo furrowed his brow and gravely said, "What exactly are you talking about? When did my Duanmu Clan ever lay a hand on your two great families' Clan Leaders? Is there some misunderstanding here??"
Upon hearing this, the Mo Family Patriarch's eyes revealed a sinister glint, and he immediately interjected…
He coldly shouted, "Duanmu Shuo, don't bother making excuses. The Elder Family Head of your Duanmu Clan killed the other families' Clan Leaders right in front of me. Do you still want to deny it?"
If he kept on talking, it might give the Elders of other families a chance to discover something, and that would complicate matters!
The moment he heard this, Duanmu Shuo immediately had an epiphany...
Everything that happened here was likely the Mo Family Patriarch's trap, aimed to incite the rage of the other families and band together to attack the Duanmu Clan!
His face gradually took on a layer of frost, "So that's how it is, the Mo Family indeed has a crafty scheme!!"
The already bewildered Elders from other families, upon hearing this, all thought he was making excuses…
They scoffed coldly, "Hmph! Duanmu Shuo, there's no need for excuses. No matter what you say today, you cannot stop the imminent downfall of the Duanmu Clan!"
"Duanmu Shuo, do you realize how ludicrous your words are, or are you trying to suggest it was the Mo Family's doing?"
"Enough talk, prepare to face the reality that the Duanmu Clan will be razed!"
Duanmu Shuo took a deep breath and chillingly said, "It seems you are truly determined to move against my Duanmu Clan!"
"Don't push your luck, our Duanmu Clan is not to be trifled with. If it really comes to a fight, you too will suffer heavy losses!"
"It seems you have forgotten about the Elder Family Head of my Duanmu Family, no wonder you dare be so arrogant!"
"I implore the Elder Family Ancestor to take action and help us exterminate these scoundrels!"
Just as their words fell, the hunched figure of the Elder Family Head, Duanmu Xun, slowly descended from the sky…
Those turbid eyes gazed at the Mo Family Patriarch and others not far away, and he coldly shouted, "What audacity! With just you lot wanting to annihilate my Duanmu Family, let's see if the old man agrees!"
The Mo Family Patriarch scornfully said, "Elder Duanmu Patriarch, surely you don't think you're the only one in the great families to have reached the Half-Step Saint Realm?"
At these words, Duanmu Xun's pupils abruptly contracted, and he exclaimed, "Could it be that..."
In a flash, the Mo Family Ancestor, who had hidden among the many Elders, quietly unleashed a terrifying Spiritual Power Fluctuation…
"They indeed are not enough, but what if I join as well?"
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