Chapter 9: Fulfill You

As he pressed forward in pursuit, Lei Tiansheng realized that the injuries he had sustained were becoming increasingly severe due to the rapid tracking. No longer hesitating, he swung his right hand once more, sending forth a slender silver light, which shot towards the fleeing practitioner ahead.

Lei Tiansheng sneered: "Do you take me for a fool? A bunch of rat-like creatures, wanting to kill me, yet they hide and seek, even framing the Dantai residence. Since you refuse to speak the truth, I shall let you experience my methods."

Moreover, among the three practitioners who arrived, there was only a strong intent to kill, without any hatred; it was evident that they were not disciples of the Dantai residence

Indeed, these matters are not something that an ordinary person can comprehend

The sky remains the same, the earth remains the same; the once glorious past has been obliterated in this unchanging world. What existence could possibly wash this land in blood, annihilate the masters, and slay the strong, causing a once-mighty family to fall to such depths? What kind of hatred is it that even the souls of the deceased are not spared, transforming this place into a terrifying purgatory for souls

I have no enmity with the Xiong family, so why do you want to kill me? I have heard that the Xiong family and the Dantai family have always been at odds, engaging in open and covert conflicts. It should not be the case that they would stand up for the Dantai family. What is the reasoning behind this?

Lei Tiansheng, filled with anger, declared: "Since you seek death, I shall fulfill your wish"

These individuals clearly intend to kill him, yet Lei Tiansheng does not wish to end up in a situation where he cannot even ascertain the identities of those who want him dead

As the murmurs faded, the white-haired elder fell to the ground, kneeling directly before the front, prostrating himself with loud bows. Tears streamed down his face even more fiercely, blurring his vision.

"Who are you, and why do you want to kill me?" Lei Tiansheng asked in a deep voice

This time, Lei Tiansheng shattered the palm of that practitioner, and then he no longer paid any attention to him, swiftly rushing around and breaking the dry branches of the large trees.

No

Ah

Not long after, a pile of dry branches appeared beside the place where the practitioner had fallen.

Lei Tiansheng's cruel and cold smile emerged as he dragged his legs out from the blazing fire: "Remember, do not speak falsehoods, otherwise, I have many means to torment you"

I ... ... do not dare to deceive you

As the cold and furious roar subsided, a series of silver rays suddenly emerged from the right sleeve of Lei Tiansheng's robe, shooting forth in overwhelming waves towards a practitioner ahead.

Lei Tiansheng coldly laughed: "Speaking ambiguously must conceal some hidden truth. Since you are unwilling to speak, I shall investigate myself. Hmph, Xiong Mansion, it seems you wish to follow in the footsteps of the Dantai Mansion! I, Lei Tiansheng, have always kept my word. If you had answered honestly, I might have spared your life. Unfortunately, you did not seize the opportunity, so do not blame me for being merciless"

He is an elderly man with white hair, dressed in coarse cloth, his face full of sorrow. His eyes, peering through the gaps in the branches and leaves, shimmer with tears, and his body trembles gently

The old man murmured to himself in a low voice, his tone filled with endless sorrow, as well as helplessness and evident fear

These items were given to Lei Tiansheng by grandfather for use when he encounters powerful beings that he cannot defeat on Mount Shanghun

Opportunities are fleeting; if not seized, they are lost. If you treat me like a fool, you must pay the price

To speak or not to speak

Lei Tiansheng arrived at the scene, ignited a pile of dry grass, and placed a stack of firewood on top. Once the fire blazed, he directly placed the feet of the practitioner into the flames

The silver light moved with the speed of light, silently and without a trace, far surpassing the speed of that practitioner and scholar. In an instant, the silver light reached its destination, piercing directly through the lower half of the last practitioner.

It was only that Lei Tiansheng himself had not anticipated that these things, which had not yet been used against the powerful beings in the Mountain of Mourning Souls, would instead be employed against the cultivators who sought to take the opportunity to kill him

The practitioner trembled slightly and shook his head repeatedly: "No. By the time our people from the Xiong residence arrived, the members of the Dantai residence had already killed them all"

Lei Tiansheng was taken aback: "Is he a disciple of your Xiong residence?"

A figure, concealed among the ruins, was sprinting swiftly, ultimately arriving at a mountain in the center of the ruins

In this case, even if he were not injured, they could still use their cultivation methods to exhaust him to death.

Bang

I... do not dare to tell a lie. In fact, we are disciples of the Xiong family.

The practitioner was terrified: "Young Master Lei, every word I say is true, you... ah—"

Thunder made Tian Sheng feel alarmed

Well, he is the son of the head of our family

As the cold voice fell, Lei Tiansheng raised the skeletal staff in his hand and struck it against the back of the practitioner's left hand, instantly turning it into a bloody mess, which elicited an even more piercing scream from him

"Who are you? Why do you want to kill me?" Lei Tiansheng shouted angrily while evading the attacks of the three with his extreme speed.

Amidst the piercing screams, the practitioner collapsed to the ground. Perhaps due to the threat to his life, he clawed at the earth with both hands, crawling forward in a state of utter terror

Because he wants to slowly torment him until he is willing to reveal the truth

The lower limbs of that practitioner, although pierced by the needles and unable to walk, were not affected in terms of sensation. His legs were being roasted in the blazing fire of the bear and the book bear, causing him to emit screams akin to that of a slaughtered pig

"Is it your family head's intention to come and kill me?"

"Is there still a need to ask this... You want to kill me... The disciples of the Dantai residence number nearly one hundred... How could we possibly... allow you to live..." the practitioner said with a trembling voice

Because he was well aware that the three practitioners before him must have been among the onlookers earlier, knowing that he possessed only physical strength, they would never give him the opportunity to approach them, but would instead attack him with their cultivation techniques

"Young Master Lei, please give me another chance, I... I will speak honestly."

Lei Tiansheng coldly smiled, flying straight down to the ground. The skeletal staff in his hand soared up, striking his right arm and directly shattering it at the elbow. The skeletal staff then returned, finally resting horizontally above his head

"In that case, those who killed my neighbor, do you at the Bear Mansion also bear some responsibility?" Lei Tiansheng asked in a cold voice

My lord, this humble servant has not failed your trust. The young master is doing well now, and everything is proceeding according to your plan. I believe that in the near future, the young master will surely rise in the world. This humble servant will also continue to guide and urge the young master, instilling in him good thoughts and doing my utmost to prevent him from straying onto a path of no return.

That figure leaped onto the largest ancient tree at the peak of the mountain, concealed among the dense green leaves, surveying the surroundings in all directions

A grand and magnificent city quietly stretches across the silvery glow of the bright moon, with majestic buildings standing in a staggered arrangement, extending as far as the eye can see

Really

I am only speaking the truth

Lei Tiansheng only used a small amount of strength, and did not destroy his left hand

Lei Tiansheng is not a reckless man. He is fully aware that the Dantai residence has invited the Witch Clan to take action, which is a trap designed to force him to reveal himself. His decision to come here is not due to his confidence in being able to contend with the top cultivation forces in Yongchang City, but rather because he possesses means to ensure his survival

However, this time the silver radiance is not as overwhelming as before; it has only formed a very small area.

"Quick... drag me out... I said..." the practitioner cried out in pain.

Before he could finish speaking, Lei Tiansheng threw his legs into the fire

From a young age, engaging in battles with beasts has led Lei Tiansheng to deeply understand a principle: the more a beast is adept at lurking in the shadows, the more terrifying it becomes. Therefore, when dealing with enemies, one must strive to position oneself in the shadows, allowing the enemy to remain in the light; this way, it becomes much easier to confront them

The practitioner's mournful scream echoed through the tranquil forest, appearing exceedingly abrupt and desolate, evoking a deep sense of sorrow in those who heard it

The old man knelt on the ground, his tearful eyes gazing ahead. After speaking in a low voice, he rose immediately, concealing his body and mind, and cautiously made his way out of the vast ruins

The concealed weapon hidden in the sleeve of his right hand is one of the means by which he preserves his life, and it is also one of the life-saving tools gifted to him by his grandfather

The resentment seems to be imprisoned by a mysterious force, surging wildly within a certain range, as if wanting to break free from its constraints, yet feeling utterly powerless.

In the very center of the city lies a vast expanse of ruins, covering an area of over ten miles in circumference. Some remaining structures stand tall amidst the debris, faintly revealing the splendor of what once was.

The Dan Tai family and the Xiong family are among the top cultivation forces in Yongchang City, with both families possessing comparable strength, neither superior nor inferior to the other. He truly cannot comprehend when he might have offended the Xiong family.

The other two practitioners were alarmed; they never expected that there were such terrifying hidden weapons concealed on Lei Tiansheng's body, and they turned to flee

Speaking in a chilling manner, Lei Tiansheng swiftly acted, piling all the dry wood beside him onto the practitioner, allowing the raging flames to spread, ignoring his terrified pleas for mercy. With a flash of movement, he quickly rushed back towards Shanhun Mountain, leaving behind the practitioner who was screaming in agony amidst the flames.

Lei Tiansheng was taken aback

The vast ruins, set against the backdrop of the surrounding majestic buildings, appear exceedingly desolate. In the cold light of the moon, a faint mist surges forth, filling every corner of this wasteland with a sense of resentment

After all, when he was twelve years old, his grandfather dared to let him enter the perilous Shānghún Mountain, and that was also because he had given Lei Tiānshēng a life-saving weapon

... ...

Lei Tiansheng's lips curled slightly, revealing a trace of an evil and cruel smirk. With a wave of his right hand, a myriad of silver rays shot out from his sleeves, overwhelming another practitioner. He then disregarded everything else, his figure flashing like lightning as he pursued the third practitioner

This mountain range, with a radius of approximately several hundred meters, is densely populated with ancient trees. Perhaps due to the absence of buildings, it remains largely unaffected, with towering trees forming a lush green forest.

The eyes of the white-haired old man finally shed tears, silently spreading across his face marked by deep ravines, intertwining the weight of time with sorrow, rendering the scene even more desolate

The silver streak, as fine as a hair and as swift as the speed of light, trailed a long shadow in the air. As soon as it was unleashed, the practitioner ahead did not even have time to let out a scream before collapsing to the ground, convulsing incessantly

The three practitioners remained silent, and the only response to Lei Tiansheng was the continuous and violent attacks.

Young Master Lei, do you still remember the first time you killed a disciple of the Dantai residence, when one of them had an arm severed by you and ultimately managed to escape