21 End of Minghe(2)

In county lord mansion

Singing and operas were blooming, the venue was filled with cheers and laughter.

All the guests were enjoying themselves while stealing glances of the youth at forefront.

Jun Xiao was enjoying delicacies with fine wine. All his sadness was swept away after he came for banquet. All of them surrounded him while flattering non-stop. He received all kinds of gifts from merchants. The three families also presented gifts as a token of apology, while they couldn't be compared to his total wealth but it did lifted his mood to some extent.

Merchants and bigshots in Minghe flocked to introduce themselves. Jun Xiao felt amused and gratified as well.

During feasts in capital he does gets some attention but that's all cause of his father. Many times he just sat in a corner with his followers and drank quietly. The capital is filled with crouching tigers and hidden dragons. All talented people in Long Empire move towards capital since Martial soul sect only accepts disciples there every five years. The sect treats all participants equally, unless you're a direct descendent of imperial family don't even think about special treatment. Many talents shine, while majority go to outer sect there're also those who enter inner sect. The true shock to Jun Xiao was three years ago when a commoner from Anyang was chosen as a core disciple of Martial soul sect.

What is a core disciple?

In simple words they are future pillars of a sect who'll take command one day and one of them might become sect leader of that behemoth which can move empires with one word. A core disciple is sure to become a saint and there's chance for Monarch as well.

Just thinking about that kid worsened Jun Xiao's mood. He was 24 year old and a stage-1 grandmaster. Not only talent but his combat power was also astonishing. He'd subdued a stage-3 grandmaster under 10 moves. An elder from inner sect personally came to pick him up. Why do people from capital keep their nostrils high when they go to counties, the reason is simple cause these places are filled with mediocres and failures. A Martial Artist cannot cultivate to sainthood without reaching capital or joining a sect.

Jun Xiao's thinking was interrupted by a tall man with Sword eyebrows and handsome face. There was a gentle smile on his face. He was Gu Zhan county lord of Minghe.

"Junior Jun pays respects to city lord."

"Haha no need for formalities Nephew Jun sit down."

"Does senior know my father." Jun Xiao was surprised, for this man to personally know his father there can only be one reason

"Of course, I remember it like yesterday competing against him in sect selection then battle for inner sect. Ha it still feels like a dream."

Sure enough, he's from same generation as my father.

"I entered Martial soul sect as an outer sect disciple. Just like your father I joined inner sect after breaking through Grandmaster before 50 but my potential was exhausted cause of an injury and I couldn't go further." Gu Zhan shook his head

A young man approached Jun Xiao with two glass of wine

"Brother Jun please have a toast, I couldn't attend to you earlier."

"Brother Gu Zhang you're embarrassing me." Jun Xiao took the glass and drank in one go

"Nephew Jun my son Gu Zhang is 39 and he's broken through Grandmaster this year, he'll participate in sect selection two years later I was thinking if you could take him to capital as your follower."

Jun Xiao's eyes lit up, he immediately understood what Gu Zhan was implying. A 39 year old Grandmaster is sure to enter inner sect and if Jun Xiao can make him a follower even if its perfunctory his influence will definitely increase. He can also have good relationship with Gu Zhan a peak Grandmaster, there are only 10 experts comparable to Gu Zhan under his father. If Gu Zhang can break through Saint in martial soul sect then its a cherry on cake.

"Uncle is joking, is there a need to ask? Brother Gu Zhang can start packing, we'll leave in two days. But uncle why did brother Zhang didn't joined as an outer sect disciple."

Gu Zhan smiled bitterly

"Opportunities and dangers coexist, Martial soul sect is a place of great competition both internally and externally. I wasn't able to break through sainthood due to an injury when I was a Master. I don't want my son to share same fate thus I taught him everything I could. He'll join as an inner sect disciple."

Jun Xiao nodded as long as inner sect techniques aren't shared publicly sect will not interfere. Gu Zhang once joins Martial soul sect there won't be any problem.

"Brother Jun why did you come to Minghe."

At this sentence Jun Xiao's face turned gloomy.

"Brother Zhang my childhood friend Lin Que had a marriage contract with Mo Dao. She came to Minghe a week ago but hadn't returned to capital till now. When I came in Minghe I found she already left a week ago. Most likely she's dead or someone abducted her. Mo Dao is in seclusion so I'll wait for two more days."

"Brother Jun this Mo Dao has good reputation and gentle personality, I don't think he'll be the culprit." Jun Xiao only nodded in response

The Banquet continued

******

Mo Dao walked inside Mo family. Zhao zuntian has already set up the barrier and Mo Dao instructed Ciany and others to guard the barrier. Ciany is the name of old man, Mo Dao asked once but the old man actually ignored him. So he was tortured by soul brand and later vomited everything to Mo Dao.

Mo Dao was on right and Zuntian on left. Wu Yun was the one who took the charge, Mo Dao wanted him to attract the firepower and he's also strongest among his underlings.

"Leader there's a terrifying aura at the back of manor."

"What do you think, how strong is that person?"

"Atleast a stage-7 grandmaster or even stage-8. He isn't stage-9 I'm sure of it."

As the three were walking ahead two figures appeared before them

"You three aren't welcome in Mo Family, GET OUT."

The last shout was thunderous alerting all members and servants of Mo family. They stopped whatever they were doing and ran inside Mo pavellion. Some guards wanted to run outside but their heads flew up leaving a fountain of blood. Seeing this scene Mo Ling and Mo Xian squinted their eyes. They're now completely sure a battle is imminent. The situation was tense

"Cough cough" an old man on clutches walked out of Pavillion. Mo Dao's eyes turned red and watery it was a subconscious reaction from other Mo Dao. This old man was the only alive ancestor of Mo family.

Mo Dao grinded his teeth. The reason he wants to eradicate Mo family is simple, everytime he thinks about Mo family feelings of love, affection and a sense of belonging appears in Mo Dao's head but the problem is that these feelings don't belong to him at all. They're being forced in his psyche by the subconscious mind of old Mo Dao. If he accepts them he won't be himself anymore. Big problems rise from small mistakes, Mo Dao understands it very well thus he won't leave any loose ends.

No one in Mo family recognized Mo Dao, he was in Zan Bejo's face. Even his own underlings don't know his true face.

"If my Mo family offended you in any ways please tell me I'll make sure to compensate you." Ancestor Mo spoke slowly

"No need." A bloody red domain unfolded

BOOOM

Wu Yun directly shot, Mo Dao had ordered him to kill then there's no need for useless talk.

Mo Dao's opponent was a stage-3 grandmaster while Zuntian faced a stage-4 grandmaster.

"Presumptuous" Mo Xian shouted

A fiery red domain along with a burning sun in the middle unfolded from all three of them. Mo Dao's eyes were dazzled, this was a supernatural power corresponding to Blazing Sun Technique that Mo Dao practiced. He couldn't find it in scripture Pavillion it turned out this old thing kept it with himself.

Mo Dao also unfolded his domain, it was filled with typhoon and lightening. Water waves as high as 100meters rose and fell down it was like a thundering tornado inside an ocean.

BOOOOOM

KRAAACCKKK

The two domains collided and a tearing sound came rupturing ears of many with low cultivation while all marrow refining cultivators lost their consciousness.

The two domains were on par with each other. The water evaporated and typhoon was burned to crisp but it also stopped the downpour of Sun Fire. Mo Dao clenched his hands, thunder and fire formed a tornado covering both of his hands like a gauntlet. Mo Xian was startled he felt the fire on Mo Dao was similar to his own. His murderous intent soared and a fiery light fell from Sun covering him. When he came out there was a fiery golden armor on his body and a long Spear in his hand. Mo Dao punched with the gauntlet

CLAAANG

His punch collided with the Spearhead throwing both of them backward. Mo Dao was solemn, this was first time someone pushed him back. Mo Xian was even more surprised his Spear was bend to 90° and his face turned ugly. Mo Dao threw thunder but Mo Xian easily dodged them.

Mo xian looked at other battlefield and his face turned ugly. Mo Ling was fighting with several copies of himself even his own domain was copied by his opponent and there were several injuries on his body. Ancestor should've defeated his opponent long ago but the bastard was very tenacious, all his moves were vicious and deadly. Ancestor is already in his twilight years and won't be able to hold out for much longer.

His own opponent was troublesome. Looking back at his family members Mo Xian took a deep breath and avoided the lightening thrown at him.

Next Mo Dao saw his opponent fly above and merged with the sun. A blinding light followed by a deadly aura collided with Mo Dao's domain shattering it in a single strike.

Mo Dao jumped backward, his muscles swell, height incresed and a golden shine covered his body. Mo Dao used his complete strength. He'd cultivated 3rd layer of Dragon-Elephant prajna and his full strength was comparable to 10000 elephants, just jumping ahead shattered the whole ground. What collided with Mo Dao was a burning red hand

BOOOOOOM

The whole ground shattered and even the barrier shook for a moment. Ciany had cold sweat running his back, if Mo Dao's plan gets foiled cause of his incompetence he'll die for sure.

Mo Dao was thrown backward and his knuckles were burned. Both of them ran towards each other

BAM BAM BAM

Each punch was earth shattering. They kept throwing pinch after punch, Mo Dao also infused Sword qi in his hand and striked but it wasn't too useful since his sword technique was too weak.

Mo Dao increased his punches he could continue it whole day but Mo xian's condition wasn't too favourable. Blood was flowing down his chin, he underestimated Mo Dao, each punch was like a mountain falling on him. The meridians of his hand completely shattered and even bones have fractured.

BOOM

SPLAT

The last punch directly punctured his chest a hand petruted from his back with a beating heart

CRUSH

Mo Dao crushed the heart.

Mo Xian's his eyes were filled with despair but he tightly captured Mo Dao's hand and shouted with gritted teeth

"EXPLODE"

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM

An explosion of epic proportion shook the whole area, even other battles were affected.

But surprisingly the barrier didn't even fluctuated. Ciany had directed a part of impact on barrier and land to himself. His corners were bleeding and internal organs were misplaced. He's sure if he directly faced the explosion there won't be ashes left.

BOOM

Mo Dao rushed out from the debris. His right hand was mutilated and whole body was burned. His face was ugly but he held back his curses.

[Killed a stage-3 Grandmaster 500000 origin]

FWOOOSH

Mo Dao operated black demon absorption and the surrounding Vital energy rushed towards Mo Dao, all his pores were open greedily sucking it all. Slowly the tissues started regenerating and bones also joined.

Mo Dao stared at the battlefield, Ancestor Mo was being pushed back he was already exhausted. Mo Family is 400year old that's almost the lifespan of a peak Grandmaster he was only alive due to natural treasures and life extending herbs. Mo Ling had also merged with Sun but was already spent against Zuntian, sure enough a while later his head rolled down he couldn't even self destruct.

[Killed a stage-5 Grandmaster 700000 origin]

Only founder Mo was left fighting. All Mo family members were crying and howling in indignation but three peak stage masters had stopped all of them from interfering.

[Use 30000 origin to recover]

"Do it"

Next moment Mo Dao's body recovered, his bones rejoined and all the burns on his body healed.

He stood up and flexed for a bit

FWOSH FWOSH

BOOM

Mo Dao jumped in the battle along with Zuntian, both of them unfolded their domains

BOOOOM

The fiery domain shattered and in the despair filled eyes of Mo family ancestor Mo turned into Blood pool.

[Killed a stage-8 Grandmaster 1.4 million origin]

Mo Dao picked up all three space rings and placed them in his spatial bracelet.

Mo Dao stared at the Members and servants of Mo family and closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes they were filled with indifference

"Kill them, kill them all don't leave anyone alive."

BOOOM

A bloody red domain expanded engulfing the Mo mansion. The members of Mo family started exploding like balloons, Zuntian and three peak masters also followed suit.

Mo Dao moved towards ancestral hall of Mo family he wanted to check something out.