Family Cultivation: My entire family are Villains

Chapter 388: Cries of Gu Tianyun_4

Ren Tianxing couldn't help but be impressed by the Confucian Daoist Son, and after nodding to him in greeting, he turned his attention to the group of people in the innermost part of the guest hall, lightly chuckling and saying, "With so many seniors present today, Tianxing won't greet everyone individually. You have been in the Prefectural City for several days, and it was only today that Tianxing came to meet you. Please forgive any offense and be lenient in your judgment!"

"The Demon Sect's army is invading the borders, and Sword Emissary Ren is in charge of Guangling Prefecture. It's understandable you've been busy, no need for excessive courtesy," said Master Yuan Kong with a faint smile, indicating he didn't mind. Following him, Xiao Renfeng, who had returned to his seat, also smiled and said: "We came unannounced, and didn't visit the Sword Control Bureau to greet Sword Emissary Ren first. If anyone should apologize for the offense, it should be us. You need not be so polite."

Zhang Yuning, Lian Ningxue, and Moxuzi did not speak, which matched Ren Tianxing's earlier suspicions. He scoffed inwardly but kept his composure on the outside. He walked to a spot not far from everyone, pondered for a moment, and then spoke aloud, "Since everyone is gathered here today, you must have already heard about the Hexi Three Prefectures falling into enemy hands. The Rakshasa Demon Religion has torn up the Jin Capital pact and is causing great trouble.

Today, millions of souls from the three prefectures have fallen into demonic hands. As the Sword Emissary of Guangling Prefecture, I cannot sit idly by. I am willing to mobilize the troops of Guangling to fight against the Demon Sect and rescue the commoners of the three prefectures."

"Sword Emissary Ren speaks well. The actions of the Demon Sect defy natural justice and cannot be tolerated!"

"The commoners of the three prefectures are trapped; we cannot ignore them."

"I am willing to follow Sword Emissary Ren to punish the Demon Sect and uphold the righteousness of the martial arts world!"

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A series of grand and righteous words immediately drew many cheers from the hall, but sadly they all came from Guangling Prefecture locals, who were only at the Gang Qi Realm and not one Grandmaster among them. Not to mention Master Yuan Kong and Moxuzi's group of five.

"I am Zhao Qingxue, daring to ask Sword Emissary Ren's meaning—are you planning to send troops across the river to reclaim the Hexi Three Prefectures from the Demon Sect?"

Ren Tianxing was about to continue speaking when suddenly a question came from the hall, causing his face to stiffen, turning pale and flushed, and he remained silent for more than a dozen breaths.

Obviously, this was the exact question he wanted to avoid, Ren Tianxing knew Zhao Qingxue's identity and dared not scold her, he could only stiffen his face.

"Qingxue, watch your words; crossing the river for a counterattack is a grave matter, and if Xu Du does not give the order, Sword Emissary Ren probably can't make that decision right?"

Ren Tianxing breathed a sigh of relief inwardly, first giving a grateful look to Moxuzi, who had given him an out, and then turned to address the crowd, continuing, "Daoist Moxuzi is correct; such a major matter as crossing the river for a counterattack requires a holy verdict from Xu Du. However, if the Demon Sect's army dares to cross the river and attack the Hedong Six Prefectures, I, Ren, guarantee they will come but not return!"

"Hedong Six Prefectures, where many masters dwell, if the Demon Sect's army dares come, we'll make sure none survive!"

"Sword Emissary Ren is ranked 98th in the Dragon Ranking; apart from that enchantress Zhan Taiqing, who can match him in the Demon Sect?"

"Hmph, no matter how powerful that enchantress Zhan Taiqing is, can she overcome Sword Chief Xizhao? If it weren't for the Demon Sect's army being large and powerful, and the enchantress's cunning, I believe they wouldn't have been able to take down the Hexi Three Prefectures!"

...

This shifted the discussion back in favor of Ren Tianxing, easing the mood among the crowd, who responded to him one after another.

Only Zhao Qingxue, who had just been scolded by her master, showed a hint of disdain at the corners of her mouth upon hearing the crowd mocking the Demon Sect. It was only when she looked down at the Great Jin Demon Path New Star Ranking in her hands that a smile appeared on her lips.

That ranking list was turned to the page of Hou Yuxiao...

While the guest hall was abuzz with conversation, Master Yuan Kong, Moxuzi, Lian Ningxue, Zhang Yuning, and Xiao Renfeng, who had been sitting silently, almost simultaneously looked west, their eyes expressing shock. They stood up abruptly from their seats and vanished from the guest hall like shadows.

The five of them disappeared so swiftly that even Zhao Qingxue realized it belatedly, let alone the others in the guest hall. It wasn't until two terrifying presences descended from the sky that everyone suddenly looked out the window, their faces filled with horror.

"Tuoba Tao, you old swine, you will pay for this blood debt with blood!"

An extremely mournful voice came from the sky, and upon hearing it, many in the hall were first stunned, then some of their shocked faces turned into dread.

"That scream... sounds like... Sword Leader Gu?"

Someone spoke with a quivering voice; this statement instantly turned all the local martial artists in the room pale.