“Elders, I summoned you here to discuss a major matter. Not long ago, the Lin Family of Black Gold City sent news that they were willing to submit to our Hao family. They also provided us with a piece of information that told about the appearance of a powerful Chaos Beast in Black Gold City. Hence, I sent Hao Lin and nine peak Chaos Dust Realm warriors there and had them bring the Mountain Suppressing Pagoda to suppress that Chaos Beast.
“I thought success was almost certain, but today, I received news that a mysterious person called Ye Xiao is that Chaos Beast’s master. He has taken away the Hao family’s Mountain Suppressing Pagoda, killed nine Peak Chaso Dust Realm warriors, and captured Hao Lin alive. What do you think we should do?”
As soon as Hao Chuan finished speaking, all the elders in the hall paled.
“What? Someone actually dared to snatch the Hao family’s Mountain Suppressing Pagoda, killed nine Peak Chaos Dust Realm warriors, and captured Hao Lin alive. This is unforgivable!”
“We have to send experts to capture this Ye Xiao immediately. Otherwise, how can our Hao family maintain its authority?”
“This is the most serious provocation to our Hao family! We can’t tolerate it!”
“That’s right. If this matter isn’t handled properly, the prestige of our Hao family will be lost. I’m afraid some of the factions under our command will also be tempted to act out.”
These elders of the Hao family were used to being high and mighty. With the Hao Family’s power and influence, how could they be wary of anyone? For example, Phantom was something that they could try to capture at will. This was because the Hao family had such strength.
The Hao family did not have to fear Chaos Beasts at all. However, things seemed a little different this time.
Hao Chuan pondered for a moment and said, “Elders, I’ve already investigated Ye Xiao in the Black Gold City as soon as I received the news. He likely isn’t a cultivator from the Eastern Prefecture. In fact, my instincts are telling me that he might not be a person from the Star Forest Region.”
“What? Is that really true?”
“But so what? Is our Hao family afraid of someone who came from out of the Eastern Prefecture or Star Forest Region?”
“That’s right. The experts in the Star Forest Region are all very powerful, but while others may fear them, our Hao family does not!”
Hao Chuan shook his head. He kept his calm and again spoke, “After analysis, this Ye Xiao is probably not just a random person who relies on his family background. Not only he is too young, but he is also very powerful. I heard how easily he defeated everyone and captured Han Lin. Something like this could be done only by a Chaos Spirit Realm warrior with ease.”
“However, since he is too young, I think he still has a long way to go before he could become a Chaos Spirit Realm warrior. It is most likely that he has a treasure that has already surpassed the Soulbound Rank and has reached Heavenly Soul Rank. Or he might have a protector of Chaos Spirit Realm hiding in the dark, helping him from the shadows.”
“Boom!
As soon as Hao Chuan finished speaking, the hall fell silent. The elders, who had been arguing and looking flustered just now, fell silent. The entire hall fell into dead silence.
If a Chaos Spirit Realm warrior was really helping Ye Xiao from the shadows, it means they could not take Ye Xiao lightly. In fact, even if there is no Chaos Spirit Realm warrior but only Heavenly Soul Treasure, they still could not take Ye Xiao lightly.
“Bang!”
One of the elders smashed his walking stick on the ground with a sharp sound. That elder asked, “From your words, everything seems to be analyzed by you. This might not be true, right?
Hao Chuan nodded that indicated what the elder said is the truth.
That elder snorted coldly and said, “You are scared of a fellow who just seems to have a Heavenly Soul Treasure or a protector of Chaos Spirit Realm? Truly ridiculous. Others might be ignorant, but do you not know the Hao family’s foundation? How can we be afraid of them? Even if he does have a Chaos Spirit Realm protector, so what? We still have means to trap and kill them.”
Although the elder who spoke was old and frail, his entire aura was extremely imposing, like a sharp blade. No one dared to underestimate him.
“Third Elder, we all know that Hao Lin is your son, but you can’t ignore the interests of our Hao family. Do you know the consequences of making an enemy out of someone who’s suspected to have a Chaos Spirit Realm protector?”
“That’s right, Third Elder. You don’t even take a Chaos Spirit Realm warrior seriously now? Why don’t you personally bring men over to save Hao Lin?”
The other elders present in the hall started berating the Third Elder.
But the Third Elder was not to be outdone. He was very worried for his son. So he spoke, “Fine, I’ll go. As long as Patriarch can give me a hundred Death Soldiers, I’ll definitely be able to kill that Ye Xiao and capture Phantom alive!”
Wherever there were people, there would be conflict, let alone in the Hao family. It was impossible for them to be united internally, and there were all kinds of conflicts. It was already commonplace for these elders to be at odds.
“All right, everyone, there’s no need to argue anymore. Everything is for the Hao family. This Ye Xiao is very likely to have a Chaos Spirit Realm protector. If that’s the case, it’s indeed very troublesome. However, our Hao family has Death Soldiers. If we mobilize 100 Death Soldiers, even if the other party is a Chaos Spirit Realm warrior, we can definitely kill him. But the key is, is it worth it?”
Hao Chuan’s expression was very calm. The Death Soldiers of the Hao family were the reason! ．
The Hao Family had trained a total of 500 Death Soldiers. Each one of them was proficient in deathly battle. Their teamwork is amazing. Most importantly, they were all Peak Chaos Dust Realm warriors.
When they are together, taking down an Early Stage Chaos Spirit Realm warrior will not be difficult for them.
If it is a Mid Stage Chaos Spirit Realm warrior, they might suffer greatly, but they could still kill the Mid Stage Chaos Spirit Realm warrior in the end.
These Death Soldiers were the foundation of the Hao family.
“Although only a hundred, Death Soldiers must not be mobilized lightly.” An elder objected.
After all, the 500 Death Soldiers were the Hao family’s trump card. They were their greatest reliance, and also their strongest method of deterring the forces of the various surrounding factions. How could they be used at will?
That is unless there is a huge profit in it for the Hao family.
“Heh, do you think treasures on Ye Xiao’s body will be enough? Ye Xiao came from outside the Eastern Prefecture or might even be from outside the Star Forest Region. This is something the patriarch said himself. How can he be ordinary? Think of all the good things we obtain by killing him.”
The Third Elder was determined to mobilize 100 Death Soldiers to kill Ye Xiao.
The many elders also entered a discussion. Indeed, this was an opportunity, but there were also great dangers. Not to mention the treasures in Ye Xiao’s possession, there was also Phantom. Once Phantom was subdued by them, it was obvious how beneficial it would be to the Hao family.
After a long while, it was still the patriarch, Hao Chuan, who said, “Elders, I’m more inclined to accept the Third Elder’s suggestion. Everyone is just worried that an accident will happen if we mobilize the Death Soldiers. It’s actually very simple. I’ll let Hao Anlong lead the 100 Death Soldiers. What do you think?”
“Hao Anlong? If the patriarch is willing to deploy Hao Anlong, I have no objections.”
“That’s right. If Hao Anlong is willing to go, I can rest assured.”
A smile appeared on Hao Chuan’s lips. He said indifferently, “I’ve already asked Hao Anlong’s opinion. Hao Anlong is very excited to be able to lead 100 Death Soldiers to surround and kill Ye Xiao and his protector. He is willing to go!”
“Haha, if Hao Anlong goes, this matter will be solved soon!”
“That’s right. Hao Anlong is the strongest person in our Hao family. He’s already at the critical point of breaking through to Chaos Spirit Realm and needs a fierce battle to help him undergo metamorphosis. This Ye Xiao is the most suitable person.”
“Perhaps after this battle, our Hao family can have another Chaos Spirit Realm warrior, who will lead our Hao family to prosperity!”
The elders all nodded in agreement. They were clearly very confident in Hao Anlong.
“All right, it’s settled then!”
Hao Chuan immediately made the decision.
However, at this moment…
“Fools!”
“You all are fools!”
“Looks like power has blinded your eyes!”