Qiu Yuanxi could also see the situation outside. Seeing this, she asked, "Xiao Luo'er, what's going on with that person? His spiritual energy seems a bit off."
Qiu Yuanxi's strength was not as high as Ling Luoyi's, so she couldn't discern the man's true form, hence her question.
Ling Luoyi looked at her, then at the others, and transmitted her voice, "A Yuan, he's not human. He's a Shura."
Ling Luoyi didn't need to say anything more. The two words 'Shura' were enough for Qiu Yuanxi to understand.
The spiritual energy of the Shura race, regardless of its attribute, possessed strong adherence, making it difficult to remove once it attached. Simultaneously, Shura spiritual energy was highly corrosive. Once it latched on, it would slowly devour one's spiritual energy until one's meridians, dantian, and spiritual roots were destroyed before it would cease.
The humans in the lower realm were unaware of this. That was why, during the battle at 'Chenxing Rainforest' back then, the human race suffered heavy casualties. Those injured by the Shura race eventually became cripples, without knowing the cause.
Qiu Yuanxi's Canglan Continent was not particularly weak, so her awareness of these matters was not surprising.
However...
"Xiao Luo'er, how can there be Shura on this continent?"
"I don't know," Ling Luoyi shook her head and said, "A Yuan, perhaps the Shura race is about to wage war on the human race again."
Qiu Yuanxi was a little surprised and said, "Xiao Luo'er, ever since the current Shura King ascended, haven't the relations with the human race been good? Why would they start a war with humans? Moreover, we have a common enemy. The Shura King isn't unaware of this, so why would he start a war now?"
Ling Luoyi sighed and said, "A Yuan, perhaps it's not the Shura King who wants to do this, but someone who is dissatisfied with the Shura King and wants to replace him."
Chao Yan, is that what you're thinking.
"Replace him?" Qiu Yuanxi thought of someone and asked, "Could it be the Shura Prince Yan?"
"It's very possible, but I don't know the specifics. We can only take it one step at a time. Besides, no matter what, that's the Shura race's business, and we cannot interfere."
"That's true. Whether the human race should interfere depends on the Domain Lord's decision. If the Domain Lord wants to help Prince Yan, we cannot go against the Domain Lord."
"Even if the human race wants to interfere, the Domain Lord would not help Prince Yan. Prince Yan has always disliked the human race and wishes to exterminate them. The Shura King, however, advocates for friendly relations with the human race, so the Domain Lord would never help Prince Yan."
Qiu Yuanxi listened and suddenly discovered a key point. She asked, "Xiao Luo'er, you seem to know more than I do?"
At least, Qiu Yuanxi didn't know about Prince Yan's constant aversion.
Thinking of someone, Qiu Yuanxi curiously asked, "Xiao Luo'er, we are about the same age, and the Domain Lord wouldn't show favoritism. So, did the Demon Emperor Zun Shang tell you?"
"Mm," Ling Luoyi did not deny it. "He is the Demon Emperor and has lived for thousands of years. He definitely knows more secrets than the Domain Lord."
"More than that. Some things the Domain Lord considers, and he won't tell us things we shouldn't know. But it's different with the Demon Emperor Zun Shang. If you ask, he will definitely answer you." Kuai Shu Ge
Qiu Yuanxi spoke earnestly, and Ling Luoyi couldn't help but recall. It seemed to be true.
The more Ling Luoyi thought about it, the more distressed she became. After Asu confessed his feelings to her, he seemed to have no secrets from her. Yet, she couldn't be completely open with him. She could never fully trust anyone, including him.
Ling Luoyi suddenly felt a pang of pain in her heart and said, "A Yuan, let's not talk about this for now. There are still people outside to deal with."
"Mm." Speaking of important matters, Qiu Yuanxi also became serious.
Their conversation was conducted through divine sense, so the Ling family members could not hear it.
Outside, the man had been smashing for half an hour. In his anger, he also felt a bit tired and didn't want to continue expending his spiritual energy, so he stopped.
Seeing him stop, Second Master Wei glanced at the still intact barrier. He dared not let the man continue attacking, so he could only order people to continue surrounding the Ling Mansion, intending to starve them out.
This was a last resort. They had already made a move against the Ling family. If they couldn't destroy the Ling family in one fell swoop, when the higher authorities arrived, the Wei family would be the one destroyed. Since Ling Luoyi hadn't returned yet, and the other members of the Ling family hadn't reached the辟谷 stage, they could trap them until they starved if they just waited for a while!
Second Master Wei had thought that with the man's help, destroying the Ling family would be as easy as flipping a hand, but he never expected that they couldn't even get past the Ling Mansion's main gate. It was truly humiliating. However, they had no retreat. Either the Ling family died, or the Wei family perished! They didn't want to die, so the Ling family had to die.
Just then, Ling Luochen and the others finally arrived. Seeing them approach, Ling Huayu breathed a sigh of relief and said, "Chen'er, you're finally here."
Ling Luochen and the others bowed first, then said, "My apologies for making the elders wait for so long."
"Alright, let's not talk about this now. The Wei family's arrival was sudden, and they came with the intention of annihilating the Ling family. We cannot let them have their way, so let's take this opportunity to avenge ourselves from ten years ago."
"Yes!" everyone responded with excitement.
Everyone present was thrilled. They could finally avenge their deceased relatives!
Seeing that everyone was present, Steward Liang slowly opened the main gate.
Those outside had already become impatient from waiting. Finally, they saw the Ling Mansion's main gate open, but it wasn't breached by the Wei family; the Ling family opened it themselves.
As the main gate was slowly pulled open, it stirred not only the hearts of the Wei and Ling families but also those of the onlookers. They all hoped that the Ling family would win this battle.
The main gate finally opened completely, revealing Ling Huayu leading his four sons and five elders, along with other younger generations of the Ling family, each with a murderous aura. Seeing this scene, they all knew that the grievances between the Wei and Ling families would be settled once and for all on this day.
Ling Huayu led his people out of the barrier, his imposing aura undiminished. As their cultivation levels were not revealed, no one except the man knew their true strength.
The man, after clearly seeing the Ling family's cultivation, frowned and then looked at the cultivation of the families led by the Wei family. If he weren't here, none of these motley crews would be a match for the Ling family.
After all the Ling family members had exited the Ling Mansion, Qiu Yuanxi also wanted to follow, but Ling Luoyi held her back.
Qiu Yuanxi was confused and looked at her. Catching sight of her left hand accumulating spiritual energy, she suddenly understood and stopped struggling, standing with her in a blind spot.
After the Ling family members took their positions, they remained silent, confronting the Wei family members opposite them. Both sides had killing intent in their eyes, but the Wei family members, upon seeing the killing intent in the Ling family's eyes, couldn't help but show a hint of fear.
Confronting Ling Huayu was the Wei family's Old Ancestor. Upon sensing the opponent's aura, the Wei family's Old Ancestor was shocked. Ling Huayu was clearly more than thirty years younger than him, yet his cultivation was something he couldn't see through! There were only two reasons for this situation: first, he had no cultivation, which was impossible. Second, his cultivation was higher than his, which was why he couldn't see through it.
Thinking of this, the Wei family's Old Ancestor couldn't help but suspect that at the genius selection three months ago, Ling Huayu was indeed a ninth-level spiritual practitioner. To think that in just three months, his cultivation had surpassed his own?!
Considering Ling Luoyi's age and her cultivation that was inconsistent with her age, as well as her status as a top-tier alchemist, the Wei family's Old Ancestor was not so shocked anymore. It was bound to happen sooner or later.
Actually, Ling Huayu wanted to attack as soon as they came out. The Ling family, acting in self-defense, wouldn't have a bad reputation even if they attacked first. However, before leaving, Ling Luoyi had asked him to stall for a while. Ling Huayu didn't understand but complied. Therefore, the Ling family members were confronting the Wei family.