“Qin Ning, this has nothing to do with me, please spare my life!”
At this moment, Wan Changsheng had completely lost the imposing, majestic demeanor of a master he’d displayed moments ago. He forced a smile and said, “I guarantee, if you spare me, my Changtian Alliance will absolutely not seek revenge on you.”
“Do you have the right to bargain with me?”
Qin Ning paid him no mind. He flicked his wrist, and a slender staff shot through the air, landing in his palm.
He barely glanced at Wan Changsheng, his eyes fixed instead on Ling Shicheng, Chu Shanhe, and Lin Zhantian.
“Chu Shanhe, don’t tell me your daughter has reached the first level of the Spirit Sea Realm. Even if she reached the third level, if I, Qin Ning, say kill, then kill!”
With a *thwack*, the slender staff shot forward and plunged into Wan Changsheng’s back, fresh blood gushing out in a stream.
“Don’t worry, after you die, Chu Ningshi will follow to keep you company. After all, a nominal son-in-law like me is quite filial!”
Hearing these words, a wave of bitterness and regret washed over Chu Shanhe.
Initially, Ling Shicheng had sought him out for cooperation. He had been swayed in that moment, agreeing immediately.
But who could have known it would lead to such a dead end?
Given Qin Ning’s talent, even without the Star Gate, he was destined to become a top-tier powerhouse, no less formidable than Ling Tian.
But now… regret was too late!
In that instant, all regret vanished from Chu Shanhe’s eyes.
Having reached the end of the road, there was nothing left but to fight to the death.
“Regret it now?”
Qin Ning smiled coldly, the slender staff withdrawn as his figure shot forward.
With a *thwack*, Chu Shanhe, a ninth-gate realm expert, didn’t even have time to react. To Qin Ning, at this moment, the old man was utterly insignificant!
Fresh blood splattered as the wooden staff pierced straight through Chu Shanhe’s chest.
“Damn it!”
Ling Shicheng and Lin Zhantian wanted to charge out and fight, but they didn’t dare to advance.
Their murderous ambition had completely vanished.
Qin Ning’s strength far surpassed theirs.
How could they fight?
“You two can go hand-in-hand to the Yellow Springs!”
Qin Ning’s expression was cold.
“Qin Ning, I will wait for you!”
Ling Shicheng roared, “My son will avenge me, avenge the Ling family! Before long, your Qin family will be annihilated!”
“You don’t need to worry about this!”
Qin Ning once again drew out the slender staff. Seeing it, Ling Shicheng felt as if he was staring at the key to his demise, and his heart trembled.
“I already said, just wait for your son. I’ll make sure he follows you!”
“I’m not one to go back on my word!”
The whizzing sound rang out once more, Qin Ning’s speed was truly extreme.
This was a speed beyond human imagination.
Truly too fast!
Compared to moments ago, Qin Ning’s strength had surged, making a monumental leap.
*Thump thump…*
In a flash, Ling Shicheng and Lin Zhantian’s heads were no longer on their shoulders.
Qin Ning tightly gripped the slender staff in his hand.
“Xiao Qing, help me!”
“Moooo…”
Hearing this, Xiao Qing immediately charged forward.
At this moment, the grand army of the three great families had completely disintegrated.
Without the patriarchs’ leadership, and facing the terrifying assault of the Azure Ox, they found it nearly impossible to mount an effective counterattack. Each person panicked and fled in disarray.
At this moment, Qin Ning finally shouted in a stern voice, “Kill the main lineage members of the three great families without mercy! As for the guards not of their clan, there’s no need to pursue them. If they wish to stay, they may; if not, they can scram!”
“Yes!”
The Qin family guards immediately roared their assent.
Qin Changsheng and Qin Yuanshan both nodded.
Qin Ning had given the order, so of course, they wouldn't object.
The main branch members of the three great clans must be killed without mercy. It might sound cruel, but one must pull weeds up by the roots, otherwise, it will leave future troubles.
For a 16-year-old youth to have such a resolute attitude, perhaps they no longer needed to worry about his martial path.
In fact, ultimately, he no longer needed their worry.
"Father, Second Uncle, these are two Nine-Revolutions Jade Gold Pills!"
At this moment, Qin Ning smiled and said, "You two each take one pill. You'll probably reach the Spirit Sea Realm within a month without any problems. Moreover, this spirit pill can help accelerate your cultivation in the Spirit Sea Realm!"
"Nine-Revolutions Jade Gold Pills?"
Qin Changsheng was stunned.
He had never heard of a spirit pill with such a name.
And according to Qin Ning's words, it could help a ninth-stage martial artist reach the Spirit Sea Realm, and even further enhance their cultivation within the Spirit Sea Realm.
"Ning'er, where did you get these spirit pills?"
Adding these to the spirit pills Qin Ning had previously given them, it was truly... an enormous fortune!
"Father, have you forgotten?"
Qin Ning chuckled casually, "This time I went out, it was actually at the Grand Emperor's behest. In Lingyun Mountain, there's a secret path. When I went in, I found not just these spirit pills!"
"The secret mountain!"
Qin Changsheng and Qin Yuanshan couldn't help but be stunned.
This was truly an immense fortune!
Qin Ning truly found fortune amidst calamity!
"Father, our Qin family disciples can also go there to cultivate. We'll discuss the specifics later!"
Qin Ning elaborated, "Now, we should probably send soldiers to guard the four city gates, to prevent anyone from escaping. And also... confiscate their assets!"
"Alright!"
Qin Changsheng immediately spoke up.
"Third Elder, you lead 100 men and guard the South Gate!"
"Fourth Elder, you take troops to guard the North Gate!"
"Second Brother, you guard the West Gate."
"I will take men to guard the East Gate."
Qin Changsheng made the arrangements, saying, "There's no need to pursue and kill all those other-surname guards, but for the Ling, Chu, Shen, and Lin families, not a single one shall be spared!"
Qin Ning nodded slightly.
At this moment, there could be no trace of soft-heartedness.
"And you..."
Qin Changsheng looked at Qin Ning.
"Me?"
Qin Ning was taken aback, saying, "Isn't Second Brother here? He can take people to confiscate the assets; I'm not going!"
Qin Ning found it difficult to deal with such troubles. He rarely had leisure, so he didn't want to bother with trivial matters.
"Your Second Brother has just recovered and isn't strong enough for this. If you don't handle this, I won't be at ease!"
"Alright, alright!"
Qin Ning said, looking helpless.
"Xiao Qing, let's go!"
"Moooo..."
Hearing this, Xiao Qing mooed joyfully and leisurely followed Qin Ning away.
"Congratulations, Clan Head!"
Third Elder cupped his hands and smiled, "Third Young Master is protected by the heavens' will. In the future, he will surely be a dragon among men."
"Indeed..." Qin Yuanshan also said, moved.
Over the past month, Qin Ning's transformation could truly be described as earth-shattering.
Qin Changsheng frowned, clutching the Nine-Revolutions Jade Gold Pill in his hand.
"Ling Tian and Chu Ningshi still haven't been dealt with. Moreover, Ling Tian has the backing of the Heavenly Son of the Heavenly Son Faction!"
He had heard of the Heavenly Son Faction before.
The Heavenly God Academy was the foremost academy in the Northern Ming Empire, with profound strength. It was said to even have Heavenly Martial Realm experts.
The Heavenly Martial Realm is the supreme existence throughout the entire Northern Underworld Empire. To a Heavenly Martial Realm expert, those in the Spirit Sea Realm are nothing but mere insects.
"Big brother!"
Qin Yuanshan smiled. "Ultimately, Ning'er's path is one he must forge through his own efforts. Our worrying is useless! Besides, isn't he protecting us right now?"
With that, Qin Yuanshan shook the medicinal pill in his hand.
"Mm."
Qin Changsheng nodded slightly. But, as a father, he would forever guard Lingyun City. No matter how many setbacks Qin Ning experienced, if he returned here, he would still use his very life to protect his son.
"Clan Head, Clan Head, something big has happened!"
Just at this moment, a figure shot over like an arrow, panting heavily as he spoke.