Chapter 1162 - 1155: The Curtain Falls
Chapter 1162 - 1155: The Curtain Falls
"If that's the case, it's troublesome. After destroying the Yuan Family, now there's the Teng Family to deal with."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang immediately furrowed his brows. He had heard of the Teng Family from the Royal Capital, known as one of the top four powerful families there.
"Young friend Qin Yang, there's no need to be overly concerned. This is just an old man's guess. The illegitimate son of the Teng Family has a violent nature and didn't treat the Yuan family's daughter well. He almost beat her to death once. Their relationship was never close, and after this incident, it naturally hit rock bottom. It's more likely they'll seek help from the Blood Evil Sect instead of the Teng Family."
"Additionally, the Teng Family doesn't have a good relationship with the royal family, so their influence doesn't reach Celestial Cyan City. Otherwise, the Yuan Family wouldn't have been in conflict with my Bai Family for years."
Bai Qingyuan directed these words at Qin Yang.
"Hmm."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang nodded.
What's bound to come will come, and he's not afraid; what can the Teng Family do?
This is the cruelty of the Immortal Cultivation Realm, where those renowned cultivators grew up amidst mountains of corpses and seas of blood.
Under the night skies on the plains, the Bai and Yuan Families' cultivators below the Immortal Venerable Realm continued to clash, with nearly two hundred bodies now on the ground.
However, with the Yuan Family's Patriarch and Grand Elder killed and their ancestor on the run, the Yuan Family had lost their will to fight and were basically being crushed by the Bai Family.
"Qingtian, go handle the matters below. For those who surrender, abolish their cultivation; for those who don't, kill without mercy!"
Bai Qingyuan glanced at the scene below and instructed Bai Qingtian in a cold tone.
This is the fate of the defeated. Bai Qingyuan didn't engage in complete extermination; by abolishing their cultivation, they could only live as ordinary people.
"Yes, father."
Bai Qingtian nodded and quickly moved towards the battleground below.
With Bai Qingtian, an Immortal Venerable Realm expert, intervening, the battle ended swiftly. The stubborn ones of the Yuan Family were killed outright, while those who surrendered had their cultivation abolished.
"Grand Elder, I'll leave the Yuan Family residence to you."
Bai Qingyuan directed his gaze at Bai Zhixun and said.
"Alright."
Bai Zhixun nodded, then led several elders and fifty Frost Guards towards the Yuan Family residence.
On the walls of Celestial Cyan City, a group of cultivators watched as the Bai Family elders and Frost Guards flew overhead. It was clear to everyone present what the Bai Family was up to.
From tonight onwards, one of the three major families of Celestial Cyan City, the Yuan Family, would be erased and disappear into the river of history.
At the forefront of the crowd, the old eyes of Tao Songshan from the Tao Family flickered persistently, staring at Bai Qingyuan and the young man in white under the distant night sky.
After a long while, Tao Songshan let out a deep sigh.
The best outcome he had predicted did not occur. The Yuan Family was wiped out, and although the Bai Family suffered significant losses, they were far from being critically wounded, especially with none of their three Immortal Venerable Realm experts falling.
Coupled with that young man who even commanded some respect and caution from him, a middle-stage Immortal Venerable Realm expert, he dared not entertain any other notions.
If the Bai Family had suffered severely, he might not have let go of this opportunity.
"Ancestor..."
Beside him, Tao Quan naturally understood the meaning behind their ancestor's sigh — that the future landscape of Celestial Cyan City may likely be dominated by the Bai Family, even the Tao Family wouldn't dare challenge them.
"Let's go, Tao Quan. Let's go extend our greetings."
Tao Songshan sighed and said to Tao Quan.
With a swift motion, Tao Songshan and Tao Quan appeared before Bai Qingyuan and Qin Yang.
"Old friend Qingyuan, congratulations. From here on, the Bai Family's status will surely rise even further."
Tao Songshan's old face displayed a gentle smile, cupping his hands in congratulation.
"Old friend, you're flattering us."
Bai Qingyuan smiled lightly, nodding as he spoke.
He could also perceive some of Tao Songshan's thoughts. Now that the Bai Family had achieved a great victory, he came to extend his congratulations; had it been mutual destruction between the Bai and Tao Families, the situation likely would have been different.
However, he would have done the same in Tao Songshan's place.
Now, with Tao Songshan smiling broadly and stating that the Bai Family's status will be elevated, it likely indicates a willingness to avoid further contention with the Bai Family.
"This must be young friend Qin Yang. Indeed, a talent of the youth. In the future, if young friend Qin Yang has the time, please visit the Tao Mansion. I have a hundred-year-old Peach Blossom Immortal Brew that I've been reluctant to drink. If young friend Qin Yang comes, I will definitely offer it."
Tao Songshan said jovially, already treating Qin Yang as an equal.
"Very well, if there's an opportunity, I shall visit Tao Mansion."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yang nodded.
It was apparent that the Tao Family was seeking to establish friendly ties with him, and he did not refuse Tao Songshan's goodwill openly, as he's not one to create enemies if unprovoked.
"Haha, then I shall await your arrival with open arms."
Tao Songshan chuckled.
The night was deep.
This night, for Celestial Cyan City, was destined to be an unsettled one.
The Yuan Family residence of the three major families was annihilated. Their shops within Celestial Cyan City were quickly taken over by the Bai Family, and the Spirit Medicine Plantation and other assets outside the city would also belong to the Bai Family.
The bloody combat on the plains had come to an end.
Qin Yang temporarily returned to the Bai Mansion.
In this battle tonight, he first killed the Water and Fire Dual Venerable, Yuan Ba, and others, then exchanged blows with Yuan Zao, resulting in some internal injuries.
Therefore, upon returning to his courtyard in the Bai Mansion, Qin Yang entered seclusion, leaving the aftermath of the Yuan Family's destruction for the Bai Family to handle.
On the third day, Qin Yang's internal injuries were completely healed. He then spent another three days stabilizing his cultivation realm.
"Hoo."
By the morning of the seventh day, Qin Yang's tightly shut eyes opened, exhaling a breath of white mist. His cultivation had not only stabilized, but there were hints of progress.
"Now that I've advanced to the Immortal Venerable Realm, and have gained a good understanding of this Great Xia Dynasty, it's time to return to Earth and bring Zilan and the others back."
Qin Yang's lips curved into a smile, as he hadn't seen Zilan, Nangong Feiyang, and the others for a while and missed them.
After taking a comfortable bath, Qin Yang changed into a clean robe and appeared in the Bai Mansion hall.
Before leaving, he needed to bid farewell to the Bai Family.
In the hall, Bai Qingyuan, Bai Qingtian, and other Bai Family high-ranking members were present.
"Young friend Qin Yang, you've come."
Upon seeing Qin Yang, Bai Qingyuan immediately stepped forward to greet him.
During these seven days, the Bai Family elites had uprooted the Yuan Family's influence completely.
The various families that were affiliated with the Yuan Family also surrendered, rendering the Bai Family's status in Celestial Cyan City as eminent as ever.
"Yes, Senior Qingyuan, Uncle, I'm here to say goodbye. There are some matters I need to take care of."
Qin Yang looked at Bai Qingyuan and Bai Qingtian and stated directly.
Upon hearing this, Bai Qingyuan, Bai Qingtian, and others nodded. They didn't say anything insincere to make Qin Yang stay longer. They understood that Qin Yang couldn't possibly stay at the Bai Mansion forever.
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