"You, you two good-for-nothings!"
"What are you trying to do now?"
"Have you forgotten who your master is?"
"Hurry up and go kill that brat!"
"I warn you, don't get any crooked ideas!"
"Otherwise, our Sun family won't let you off!"
"And it won't just be yourselves!"
"Your relatives and family will also be implicated!"
"I'll say it one last time!"
"Turn around immediately and go kill that brat!"
"Otherwise, you know the consequences!"
Seeing the strange look in the eyes of the twin brothers, Sun Zhibiao, who had been watching from the sidelines, began to panic.
While trying to deter the twin brothers with words, he gestured to the remaining dozen or so cultivators.
He tried to get them to come to his side and shield him from the twin brothers.
But unfortunately, Zhou Xuan's earlier slaughter had not only scared the twin brothers into open rebellion but had also left the remaining dozen or so cultivators trembling.
They were terrified that if they truly followed Sun Zhibiao's orders, they would be instantly killed by Zhou Xuan.
Furthermore, the twin brothers were both powerful cultivators in the Creation Realm.
The highest cultivation among the remaining dozen or so was only in the late stage of the Shaping Realm.
Even if they went to protect Sun Zhibiao as he requested, they would be no match for the twin brothers.
Did they really think they were monsters like Zhou Xuan?
Therefore, upon seeing Sun Zhibiao's gesture, none of the remaining cultivators dared to move!
In fact, some of the cultivators who were standing closer to Sun Zhibiao unconsciously moved a few steps away.
They seemed to fear that standing too close would make them seem familiar with Sun Zhibiao, thus attracting suspicion from Zhou Xuan and the twin brothers!
"You guys!"
Seeing the subtle movements of those around him, Sun Zhibiao was so enraged that he almost spat out a mouthful of blood.
He had not expected that none of the people he brought from home would be reliable at such a critical moment.
He also did not expect that his meticulously planned revenge would ultimately trap him in such a desperate situation.
"Heh heh!"
"Fatty Sun, you see now, don't you!"
"No one is willing to help you!"
"And you were the one who initiated everything before!"
"You can't blame us now!"
"Besides!"
"We cultivators are meant to abandon all desires and emotions!"
"As long as we are alive!"
"Relatives and family are all fleeting clouds!"
"We can always find new ones!"
"Now, we brothers are counting on your head to save our lives!"
"Considering how many years we've served you and your Sun family!"
"I believe you'll understand!"
Hearing Sun Zhibiao's words, the twin brothers' footsteps did not falter in the slightest.
In fact, the method five major families used to recruit cultivators from outside had its pros and cons!
Because, just like the twin brothers and the remaining dozen or so cultivators!
They were willing to sell themselves to the Sun family as lackeys in order to obtain the Sun family's cultivation resources back then.
Such people lived only for profit!
Expecting them to be loyal to the Sun family was pure wishful thinking.
They did not show it normally because their interests were not harmed.
Therefore, to continue enjoying the Sun family's resources, they naturally tried their best to prove themselves.
But at this point, when it might cost them their lives, expecting them to remain loyal was simply wishful thinking!
Moreover, as the twin brothers said.
Cultivators like them were inherently more fortunate than ordinary people.
Because having powerful cultivation also meant that their lifespan and bodily functions were superior to ordinary people.
In their hearts, they had long since become indifferent to things like family affection and friendship.
What they wanted was to stay alive and become stronger.
That was the most important thing!
As for anything else, for them, it was something they could discard at any time!
After all, in this world, not everyone is human.
And not everyone has humanity!
And coincidentally, the twin brothers were such beings who had lost their humanity.
Therefore, they paid no mind to Sun Zhibiao's threats.
They even found it somewhat amusing!
Thus, as they approached Sun Zhibiao, both of them, without hesitation, raised their palms.
Condensing their vital energy into their palms, their palms transformed into blades!
They directly slashed towards Sun Zhibiao's head!
"Pfft!"
As the attack drew near, Sun Zhibiao's eyes revealed a look of despair.
Just as he was about to close his eyes and await death, he suddenly felt something was wrong.
Because with a strange sound, his head was not cleaved open by them.
Instead, through his peripheral vision, he saw the heads of the twin brothers in front of him strangely fly off into the air.
The headless bodies then violently spurted large amounts of blood from their necks, splashing onto the stunned Sun Zhibiao's face!
"My apologies!"
"This fatty cannot die yet!"
"And I was merely surprised by your change in attitude!"
"I didn't say for you to actually kill your master!"
"And for people like you, who would betray their masters at critical moments just to save their own lives, do you think I would be interested in taking you in?"
"Today, you can choose to betray this fatty to save yourselves!"
"But will you not choose to betray me tomorrow for even greater benefits?"
"So, the two of you might as well go join the other three as companions!"
"It's just a shame!"
"That such a good halberd of mine is stained with the vile blood of beasts like you!"
"Truly unlucky!"
Before Sun Zhibiao could recover from the shadow of death, Zhou Xuan's indifferent voice slowly echoed in his ears.
Turning his head, Sun Zhibiao finally understood.
When the twin brothers were about to strike him, Zhou Xuan had silently arrived behind them.
Then, with a single sweep of his halberd, he had severed their heads.
This was what prevented the attack from reaching his head!
But before Sun Zhibiao could question why Zhou Xuan would save him from the hands of these two, he saw Zhou Xuan on the opposite side make another move!
"Although this is Shangjing, and I cannot kill you for now!"
"It does not mean I will let you off so easily!"
"You can stay in the Void Ring for a few days!"
"When I've decided how to deal with you, I'll release you!"
After saying these words, which left Sun Zhibiao somewhat bewildered!
Zhou Xuan slowly raised his left hand towards Sun Zhibiao's head.
Then, with a surge of light, Sun Zhibiao's figure slowly dissipated from his spot.
"As for the rest of you, you will be temporarily detained!"
"You will work as laborers for the Baili family for half a year!"
"Then, your fate will be decided!"
After resolving Sun Zhibiao's issue, Zhou Xuan had also decided the fate of the remaining dozen or so cultivators with a single sentence.
Then, he slowly turned and walked towards the Baili family members.
Thus, this vengeful storm stirred up by Sun Zhibiao had, within a few short minutes, been easily quelled by Zhou Xuan with lightning speed!