Chapter 13045: End of the Year

As Ji Tianyan finished speaking, the atmosphere on the entire battlefield became more tense and depressing.

Ling Xiao did not flinch in the face of Ji Tianyan's overwhelming hatred and murderous intent, and his eyes also flashed with determination. He knew that this battle was unavoidable, and only by going all out could he protect the lives of himself and his companions.

As the voice fell, Ji Tianyan's aura suddenly rose, as if a volcano was about to erupt, pouring out and giving the opponent a fatal blow.

However, at this critical moment, he seemed to remember something important. A sharp light flashed in his eyes. He turned his head suddenly, and his gaze penetrated through many obstacles and shot straight into the darkness in the distance.

"Huang Hai, as the head of the Huang family among the seven great families, have you also learned to be such a sneaky person who hides his head and shows his tail and peeks in the dark? Or did you come here on purpose just to watch how my Ji family falls into trouble for fun?"

Ji Tianyan's words were full of disdain and questioning. Every word was like a heavy hammer, striking the air and echoing endlessly.

For Ji Tianyan, among the seven major families, although the other five have their own strengths, they are ultimately unable to pose a real threat.

Only the Huang family, a strong rival that had been competing with his Ji family for the top position of the seven major families, forced him to be vigilant at all times. Huang Hai, the head of the Huang family, was one of the people he feared the most.

Just as Ji Tianyan's words were echoing over the battlefield, a crisp and slightly playful chuckle suddenly sounded from the side, breaking the silence around.

Then, a middle-aged man in a gorgeous robe slowly walked into the sight of everyone. He had a handsome face, deep eyes, and his every move revealed an imposing aura without anger. This man was the head of the Huang family - Huang Hai.

Next to Huang Hai stood a woman with outstanding temperament. She was dressed in elegant palace clothes, had a beautiful face, and a transcendental air between her brows.

She is Huang Hai's biological sister and also the best in the empress's palace - Huang Xiangu. The appearance of Huang Xiangu undoubtedly adds some unspeakable complexity and subtlety to this tense confrontation.

With the appearance of Huang Hai and Huang Xiangu, the atmosphere of the entire battlefield became more subtle. The eye contact between Ji Tianyan and Huang Hai was like two mountains about to collide, and the air was filled with a strong smell of gunpowder.

Huang Xiangu stood quietly by, her eyes moving between Ji Tianyan and Huang Hai, as if looking for some kind of balance and opportunity.

Huang Hai raised a playful smile, and his voice was a little teasing:

"Brother Tianyan, your words are really heavy. Guidao is vast and has been an unowned land since ancient times. When did it become a forbidden delicacy enjoyed exclusively by your Ji family? I, Huang Hai, just found a place with a wide view to quietly watch this rare battle. How can it be an eyesore to your Ji family? If I tell others, won't people laugh at me?"

Ji Tianyan frowned upon hearing this, and a cold light flashed in his deep eyes. He glanced at Huang Hai coldly, and his tone was full of unquestionable determination:
"Brother Huang, although you and I are both the heads of the seven major families, we have different personalities. I, Ji Tianyan, have always been straightforward and don't like to beat around the bush. This man has killed thousands of my Ji family members. This hatred is irreconcilable. I will grind his bones and scatter his ashes to comfort his soul. And everything he carries, whether it is a treasure or a secret technique, will become the spoils of my Ji family's revenge, and no one else is allowed to touch it!"

Huang Hai smiled gently, and that smile not only recognized Ji Tianyan's determination, but also contained a hint of provocation:
"I have always admired Brother Tianyan's ambition. But then again, things in this world are often unpredictable. If your Ji family can kill this thief with your own strength, then it is naturally your ability. I will give it to you without saying anything more.

But if your Ji family is not strong enough and fails to achieve their wish, then Huang can't just sit back and watch. After all, the treasures in this world have always been obtained by the strong, and everyone can compete for them, don't you think?"

As he spoke, Huang Hai's eyes became deep and complex, as if he was examining every subtle expression of Ji Tianyan, and as if he was calculating his own wishful thinking. Ji Tianyan's face was ashen, and the aura around him became increasingly cold. An invisible contest quietly unfolded between the two.

Ji Tianyan's eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, piercing through the crowd and landing directly on Ling Xiao, who was standing like a pine tree not far away. A sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and that smile showed both confidence in the family's thousand-year heritage and disdain for Ling Xiao, a "kid".

"My Ji family has stood in the Demon Suppression Mansion for nearly a thousand years. We have weathered many storms and have not fallen. We have a thousand years of profound heritage. How can a brat like him who is still wet behind the ears shake us? Today, I will let the world see how I, Ji Tianyan, will personally crush this arrogant guy into dust. Who else dares to stand up, support him, and plead for him!"

After saying this, Ji Tianyan's aura surged, as if he was a god of war from ancient times, surrounded by a faint sense of majesty and oppression. He slowly raised his right hand, with his five fingers spread out. There seemed to be thunder condensing in his palm, and there seemed to be endless stars spinning, revealing a heart-pounding power.

"The sword is a gentleman's weapon, used to slay demons and protect the righteous path. And this man, without the protection of the Seven Deadly Killing Formation, is nothing more than an ant to me. Why should I unsheathe the sword of my Ji family?" Ji Tianyan's voice was low and powerful, and every word was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's heart.

As his words fell, Ji Tianyan suddenly pushed his right hand forward. The movement seemed casual, but it actually contained earth-shaking power. His palm did not touch any physical object, but wherever it passed, the space seemed to be torn apart by an invisible force, making bursts of piercing sounds.

At this moment, the space in front of Ling Xiao suddenly twisted, as if a crack was torn open by an invisible giant hand.

In the crack, a black light suddenly flashed, carrying a destructive aura, rushing straight towards Ling Xiao. In the black light, it seemed that there were countless evil spirits wailing and thousands of demonic shadows dancing, and its might was so strong that it made people feel terrified.

Ling Xiao suddenly felt an unprecedented sense of crisis, and this strong intuition made him tense up all his nerves. He knew that facing a strong man like Ji Tianyan, any slackness would lead to eternal damnation.

So, he stomped his right foot on the ground. Not only did the dust around him fly everywhere, but an indescribable powerful force surged out of his body, like a river bursting its banks, unstoppable.

This power quickly gathered on the Bloodthirsty Knife and the God-Slaying Sword in his hands. The two divine weapons seemed to sense the determination and anger of their masters and began to hum. The resonance sound pierced through the clouds and cracked the rocks, resounding through the sky. (End of this chapter)