Chapter 13003 Inexplicable Confidence

At this moment, these ancient and powerful defense mechanisms seemed to be activated, emitting a faint fluorescence, isolating the horrifying aura outside and preventing it from penetrating at all.

Therefore, although they could vaguely feel the suffocating oppression from the outside world in the secret vault, the uneasiness did not really come.

They knew that this secret vault was not only the hiding place of the family treasure, but also their most solid safe haven at the moment. No matter how powerful and crazy that aura was, it could not reach this protected pure land, let alone discover them hiding there.

"Boss," Jin Yan's voice was low and rapid, his eyes flashing with tension and worry, "It seems that the commotion outside is most likely the reinforcements that the Jiang family has invited to deal with us, or more likely the famous masters of the Ji family. We are in danger now, and we must carefully consider our next move."

His tone revealed a deep fear of the unknown, but more of it was his reliance and trust in Ling Xiao.

Upon hearing this, Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed slightly, and then a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth. In that smile, there was both contempt for the challenge and concern for the safety of his companions.

"A strong man from the Ji family?" He whispered to himself, with a sharp light flashing in his eyes. "It doesn't matter. You should stay put for now. Preserving your strength is the most important thing. I will be the first to test the depth of this muddy water. If I can deal with it, it will be the best. If I can't defeat it, with my ability, it will not be difficult to retreat unscathed. You don't need to worry too much."

Jin Yan felt relieved when he heard this. He knew Ling Xiao's strength and wisdom very well, and he was full of confidence in Ling Xiao's escape skills that were almost unmatched.

He nodded heavily, his eyes full of determination and trust: "Boss, don't worry! We are waiting for your good news here. Don't say that the Ji family only sent strong men from the Tongtian Realm. Even if they really sent out the top masters from the Tianhe Realm, with your ability, it would be easy for you to escape."

At this point, Jin Yan's tone couldn't help but carry a hint of pride and pride. He seemed to have seen Ling Xiao moving freely among the enemy groups and easily resolving crises.

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The atmosphere in the Jiang family hall was solemn and dignified, and every breath of air seemed to carry the weight of the family's history. The sunlight shone through the carved window lattices, sprinkling on the ground in patches, but it could not dispel the tension caused by the unknown visitor.

In this silence, a strange phenomenon suddenly appeared in the sky. A stream of light cut through the sky with unparalleled power, and finally landed steadily in the center of the hall.

He was a white-haired old man, with deep furrows carved by the years on his face, but his eyes were as bright as cold stars, revealing the wisdom and depth of the vicissitudes of life. He was dressed in a plain robe with fluttering sleeves, as if he was an immortal walking from the clouds.

Behind the old man, two burly and imposing men in golden armor followed closely. They moved in unison, their movements showing a high degree of tacit understanding and well-trained.

The masks covered their faces, leaving only a pair of cold eyes that seemed to be able to see through people's hearts through the narrow gaps. Needless to say, just from this momentum, it can be known that these three people are all masters of the Tongtian realm with profound cultivation, and their strength should not be underestimated.

Jiang Lianheng stood aside, looking at the elder of the Ji family, Ji Hong, with complicated eyes. He had mixed feelings in his heart, with awe for the strength of the Ji family, and uneasiness and dissatisfaction with Ling Xiao going to the secret vault alone.

After all, that secret vault was the most important secret place his father valued during his lifetime. Even he, his own son, did not know its exact location. Now Ling Xiao had got there first. How could he not feel aggrieved and helpless?

"How is it, Elder Ji Hong?" Jiang Lianheng finally couldn't hold back his emotions and asked. Although he tried to keep his voice calm, the slight tremor still revealed the turmoil in his heart.

He looked at Ji Hong eagerly, hoping to get some comfort or answers from the Ji family elder, at least to give him a clearer understanding of the current situation.

Upon hearing this, Ji Hong slightly side-glanced and glanced at Jiang Lianheng with a deep gaze, as if he could see through the struggle and doubt in his heart.

However, facing Jiang Lianheng's question, Ji Hong did not give an immediate answer, but fell into deep thought. His brows were slightly furrowed, and his eyes were deep, as if he was carefully weighing the weight of every word in his heart.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment. The atmosphere in the hall became more depressing, and even the air seemed to become heavy.

Finally, after careful consideration, Ji Hong spoke slowly. His voice was low and magnetic. Every word seemed to be carefully selected, with unquestionable power, striking Jiang Lianheng's heart directly.

Every word he uttered seemed to turn into an invisible hammer, hitting Jiang Lianheng's heart again and again, making him feel shocked involuntarily.

"The ingenious design of your Jiang family's secret vault is really beyond my expectations. Even with my level of cultivation, I cannot easily find the entrance." Ji Hong's words contained some admiration, but more of it was an affirmation of the defensive capabilities of the Jiang family's secret vault.

He knew very well that such a secret vault could not be built by an ordinary person, and there must be an expert behind it.

Then, Ji Hong changed the subject, his tone revealing an unquestionable determination: "But you don't have to worry too much. Now the warriors of my Ji family have been working closely with the warriors of your Jiang family to set up many ambushes at the key points of the Jiang family."

"As long as that kid dares to show up at the Jiang family, no matter where he escapes to, he will be caught in a net and will surely die."

After hearing Ji Hong's words, Jiang Lianheng still felt dissatisfied and unwilling, but he did not dare to show it easily. He knew the strength and means of the Ji family, and was even more aware of his current situation.

Therefore, he could only suppress his emotions, and forced a smile, expressing his gratitude to Ji Hong: "Thank you for arranging this, Elder Ji Hong. On behalf of the Jiang family, I would like to express my sincerest gratitude to you and the Ji family for your great help."

When he said this, Jiang Lianheng's every movement and every expression seemed so respectful, as if he was expressing the highest respect to a distinguished guest. However, behind this respect, he hid his complex inner world and deep worries about the future.

Ji Hong's eyes slowly swept around, and every glance seemed to contain deep emotions and firm determination. He raised a gentle yet powerful smile and said slowly:

"My Ji family and the Jiang family have been close friends since ancient times, sharing weal and woe. This friendship has become more precious and profound after countless years of baptism."