In response to Lin Xiao’s words, Lin Zhetian’s face showed a thoughtful expression, as if lost in deep contemplation. Then, he shook his head and said with firm conviction, I have no family.
He knew what Lin Xiao was implying and wanted to cut off that line of thought immediately.
How do you know you have no family? Lin Xiao retorted.
Lin Zhetian resembled his father so closely, and with the same surname, Lin, it was hard to believe it was mere coincidence.
I’m an orphan, Lin Zhetian said in a hoarse, resolute voice. My master said they’re dead, so they must be dead.
As he spoke, he fixed Lin Xiao with a meaningful gaze and continued, If you’re trying to tell me I’m related to someone, or if someone wants to curry favour with the Burial Sect, I advise you to drop that idea.
Lin Xiao’s heart jolted, unsure of his meaning.
He was about to suggest that Lin Zhetian meet his father but suddenly recalled something and held his tongue.
If the Burial Sect was connected to the Temple of Fate, or if even Lin Zhetian was under their control, then asking him to meet his father could endanger his father.
Or perhaps, Lin Zhetian’s words carried that implication?
If that’s the case, then maybe I was mistaken, Lin Xiao said, shaking his head.
Lin Zhetian seemed satisfied with Lin Xiao’s response and asked, Is there anything else?
Lin Xiao wanted to ask if the Burial Sect was linked to the Temple of Fate but held back again.
Asking that question would reveal that he, and the forces behind him, were suspicious, which would clearly disadvantage them if Lin Zhetian knew.
Moreover, even if the Burial Sect was connected to the Temple of Fate, Lin Zhetian would never admit it.
What is the Yellow Spring? Lin Xiao finally asked.
A unique treasure of the Burial Sect. Even the entire sect doesn’t have many drops, Lin Zhetian replied evasively.
Why did the Burial Sect save me? Lin Xiao pressed.
You’d have to ask the sect’s elders about their intentions, but you might not get to meet them unless they choose to see you, Lin Zhetian said, dodging the question with watertight precision.
Then thank your sect’s elders for me, Lin Xiao said, deciding not to press further. If the other party was unwilling to answer, pushing wouldn’t yield results.
If there’s nothing else, we’ll meet again if fate allows.
Lin Zhetian turned to leave but paused, as if recalling something, and added, By the way, the power of a single drop of Yellow Spring isn’t that terrifying. What’s terrifying is that skeletal palm of yours.
Don’t bother asking what that skeletal palm truly is. Even our sect leader doesn’t know.
It might be a deadly weapon, but it could also be a catastrophic calamity. Even our sect leader wouldn’t dare take it from you. Be careful.
With that, Lin Zhetian strode out of the room.
Lin Xiao’s heart trembled. He hadn’t expected the skeletal palm to pose such a massive threat, so much so that even the Burial Sect’s leader wouldn’t dare claim it.
The Heavenly Eye is like a blade hanging over my neck. I already have it in my body, so what’s one more threat?
Lin Xiao shook his head inwardly.
The skeletal palm was an evil object, but it couldn’t be more sinister than the Heavenly Eye. Since he already carried the Heavenly Eye, he wasn’t afraid of another evil object.
Of course, the Heavenly Eye entering his body was an unavoidable choice.
Even without the Heavenly Eye, he wouldn’t willingly give up the skeletal palm.
As Lin Zhetian left, Lin Xiao stepped out of the room, and Zi Ling’s figure quickly appeared in his line of sight.
Lin Xiao, the elders of the Spear Dragon Sect, the Nine Heavens Sect, and our Zi family have discussed and decided to press our advantage. We’ll attack the six major families to eliminate their threat, Zi Ling said directly.
Eliminate the threat of the six major families? Lin Xiao was startled, his face showing surprise.
The Nine Heavens Sect and Spear Dragon Sect had come to their aid, helping to kill many experts from three of the families.
But that was only aid in name.
If the Spear Dragon Sect, Nine Heavens Sect, and Zi family attacked the six major families, it would be tantamount to declaring war on them.
Moreover, eliminating their threat meant wiping out their top forces.
If the Martial Emperors in the Sacred Emperor Ruins emerged, the Nine Heavens Sect and Spear Dragon Sect would face the combined might of six Martial Emperors.
Although both sects had numerous Martial Emperors and didn’t fear the six combined, a real fight would bring significant trouble.
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System: younger members of the two sects, the consequences would be even graver.
Furthermore, if other sects hostile to the two sects secretly intervened, it would spell immense trouble for them.
Lin Xiao couldn’t believe that the elders of the Spear Dragon Sect and Nine Heavens Sect would agree to join the Zi family in attacking the six major families.
Who proposed this? Lin Xiao couldn’t help but ask.
I did, Zi Ling said with a sly smile. I knew you’d think this way.
Lin Xiao.
He did think that way!
Eliminating the Zi family was indeed one of the six families’ goals, especially since the Zi family was close to the Yin family, followed by the Luo and Wen families.
However, the Duan, Xing, and Xiang families, being farther away, had little direct conflict of interest with the Zi family.
Although the city wager from the Southeast Region Youth Summit was one factor, as they feared losing their cities and the Zi family growing stronger, their main goal was to eliminate him.
Since they wanted to kill him, he naturally wouldn’t let them off, and he intended to eradicate all threats.
This was his usual way of handling things.
Zi Ling understood him well.
However, due to his sect ties, it wasn’t convenient for him to propose uniting to eliminate the six families’ threat. He had planned to cultivate a group of battle skeletons before seeking revenge.
Unexpectedly, Zi Ling had spoken up for him.
And the elders of the Spear Dragon Sect and Nine Heavens Sect had actually agreed.
In that case, he couldn’t very well refuse.
After all, the feud with the six families was already irreconcilable.
Before the news spread, striking while the iron was hot was the best opportunity.
Especially for the Yin, Luo, and Wen families, who had suffered the greatest losses.
Apart from their Half-Step Martial Emperors, the few top forces they had, and the hundreds or thousands of dead Martial Lords, all came from these three families. The more distant Duan, Xing, and Xiang families had only sent their top forces.
With the current top forces of the two sects and one family, they were enough to destroy any family without a Martial Emperor, as long as the enemy couldn’t call for reinforcements in time.
No time to waste. Let’s move out quickly, Lin Xiao said, nodding to Zi Ling, a glint of killing intent flashing in his eyes.
Zi Ling nodded, and she and Lin Xiao moved forward.
Soon, Lin Xiao joined the elders of the Spear Dragon Sect, Nine Heavens Sect, and the Zi family’s experts.
This time, the Myriad Phenomena Pavilion didn’t participate. Their three Ninth-Level Martial Lord experts stayed to guard the Zi family for a while longer.
The Zi family now had only eight Ninth-Level Martial Lord elders, excluding Zi Gong. Aside from the second elder and two others staying behind, the remaining five joined Zi Gong.
Additionally, there were eight Eighth-Level Martial Lord elders and ten Seventh-Level Martial Lord elders, perfectly filling two Skyward Boats.
These Skyward Boats were provided by the Nine Heavens Sect.
The Zi family had one Skyward Boat with Zi Huang, usually at the Ling family, leaving only one.
Move out!
After the group assembled, they quietly left the Zi family headquarters. Once out of sight, they took out the Skyward Boats and headed for the first of the six families, the Yin family.
