Despite having boundless Qi like the sea, an invincible physical body, and profound wisdom, as well as mastering many ultimate martial arts skills, Jiang Ming still felt that he lacked a killing move.
So, he began to attempt deductions.
The first was to comprehend the saber techniques, using Thunderstorm Nine Slashes, Thunderstorm Nine Heavy Slashes, and numerous collected saber techniques as a template. Finally, he understood a saber move: Thunderstorm Flash.
The fierce thunder raged, and the lightning shocked the heavens.
When the saber moved, it was as if the God of Thunder had descended, and the vast Qi transformed into an indestructible saber aura, giving his move an unparalleled sharpness and invincible demeanor.
This move also broke the combined attack of Xiao Yuanhai and Xiao Yuanrang on the spot.
The sword shattered, and the saber tip fell, tearing Xiao Yuanhai's protective Gang Qi, slashing open his chest, and sending him flying out, blood spraying into the sky.
Ahh…
Xiao Yuanhai let out a miserable scream, and without waiting to activate his cultivation, the incredibly sharp saber Qi tore apart his internal organs.
His vitality was gone.
Jiang Ming felt slightly weak, and the Qi within his Dantian surged out, immediately dispelling the feeling of weakness and restoring him to his peak.
With his foundation, he could fight for three days and nights without pausing for breath.
At this moment, silence fell all around.
Xiao Yuanrang was stupefied.
Liang Dashan and his brother also stopped fighting.
It was a lethal kill — an ultimate move.
Two people joined the battle, which was a threat to a Great Grandmaster, and yet it was broken and even countered?
Impossible!
That was their first thought.
Then came boundless terror.
"Dragon-subduing Fist!" Jiang Ming didn't give them time to be astonished. He immediately attacked, and with a left punch, he sent Xiao Yuanrang flying.
Xiao Yuanrang's chest caved in, and blood gushed out.
He had clearly suffered a severe injury.
"Die!" Jiang Ming turned and killed towards the Liang brothers.
The saber light cascaded like a waterfall, surging like a tide.
Even if the four of them joined forces, they would have been suppressed. Let alone now when he had unleashed his true power.
In just a short while, Xiao Yuanrang almost died on the spot, Liang Dahai was cut down, Liang Dashan had his arm severed and kneeled on the ground spitting blood.
As he was about to kill Liang Dashan, a voice carried over: "Stop, stop!"
Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man quickly arrived and knelt down in front of Liang Dashan before Jiang Ming.
"I am the current head of the Liang Family, Liang Han. I beg for your mercy, Young Master Jiang." Liang Han bowed deeply, then quickly said, "The Liang Family is willing to offer 300,000 taels of silver!"
"Interesting!" Jiang Ming laughed and asked, "If an enemy isn't completely eliminated, it will come back to life. What would you do if you were in my position?"
Liang Han opened his mouth, revealing a look of bitterness.
"Do you really want to kill everyone?" Liang Dashan, with great difficulty, uttered, "Don't involve our wives and children, our families."
"Haven't the Liang Family destroyed countless homes and lives? Now you talk to me about not involving your families, it's truly laughable!" Jiang Ming said coldly.
His whole body was filled with an aura as vast as the sea, and the Black Saber unleashed its cutting Qi.
Liang Dashan flashed a ferocious expression, but when he saw Liang Han beside him and the fearful Liang Family members in the distance, he showed a hint of sadness and said to Jiang Ming, "300,000 taels of silver notes, three Thousand-year Ginseng, the Liang Family's treasured cultivation techniques, and… and..."
Seeing Jiang Ming's indifferent gaze and unmoved expression, Liang Dashan finally gritted his teeth and said, "Shaoyin Scripture."
"Shaoyin Scripture?" Jiang Ming's expression changed slightly.
The Nine Yang True Scripture was divided into several parts, as was the Nine Yin Divine Art.
When he had heard from Lu Yuan before, the Shaoyin Scripture was one of them. He didn't expect it to be in the hands of the Liang Family.
"Moreover, you will abolish your cultivation!" Jiang Ming still said coldly.
"Fine!" Liang Dashan agreed. "After the transaction is completed, give me three days. Not only will I abolish my cultivation, but I will also end my own life in Mount Dependence City! However, you must let my Liang Family survive!"
Jiang Ming nodded and saw Liang Han take out a scripture from his arms and pass it over: "This is the Shaoyin Scripture. As for the other things, I will have someone go and fetch them right away."
"Interesting!" Jiang Ming laughed and took it over. It was evident that the Liang Family's master had considered both victory and defeat, pondering how Liang Family could survive and continue if they were defeated in this battle.
A disturbance arose from afar.
That was the rumored ultimate skill Shaoyin Scripture.
No one could have expected that the Liang Family, which had always been suppressed by the Xiao Family, would possess such a powerful skill. Thinking further, the Liang Family, with the Shaoyin Scripture, produced two grandmasters, but they still faced the risk of extermination and couldn't help but sigh.
Feeling a burning gaze, Jiang Ming ignored it and quickly flipped through the pages, memorizing the contents.
In his mind, the flame of wisdom ignited, and in a short while, he comprehended the essence hidden within.
A crescent moon seemed to appear in his eyes.
It was then that the ground shook, and a group of people rushed over from a distance. Leading them were Chang Qing and Lu Yuan, as well as several masked men in black with slim figures.
They were covered in blood.
"Greetings, Commander!" Chang Qing quickly approached and knelt down on one knee.
"Greetings, Commander!" Hundreds of people followed suit, kneeling on one knee.
Jiang Ming glanced around and noticed that Heavenly Martial Army's casualties were about one-third, but fortunately, most of the old members were still there.
"You owe me a big favor." Lu Yuan said, looking at the masked woman next to him and glancing at Jiang Ming without introducing her immediately.
"Thank you!" Jiang Ming couldn't help but laugh, then said, "General Chang, take your men to rest!"
"Yes!" Chang Qing took his men away.
Only then did Jiang Ming walk towards the severely injured Xiao Yuanrang: "Do you want your family to be wiped out, or do you want to offer the things to save your family?"
Xiao Yuanrang's face was full of hatred, and his eyes were filled with killing intent.
His younger brother was dead.
His son was dead.
His grandson was dead.
Moreover, eighty percent of the family elites were killed, and the Black Iron Army was finished.
What was left for the Xiao Family?
Continuing their lives?
Hehe!
If he himself couldn't survive, the Xiao Family would definitely perish, as they had too many enemies. Even the previously cooperative Liang Family would not let them go and would uproot them completely.
Not to mention the forces within Mount Dependence City, such as Six Gates and many other powers.
He knew very well the circumstances they would face in the future.
"Grandfather!" A young man staggered over, hugged Xiao Yuanrang's legs, and cried, "Grandfather, the Xiao Family must not perish! My son, your great-grandson, was just born. Do you want him to die as well?"
Xiao Yuanrang raised his hand, his expression twisted.
The young man suddenly turned pale.
"How can someone like you continue the Xiao Family!" Xiao Yuanrang said bitterly. He stared at Jiang Ming with a determined look.
However, he eventually sighed. With a deadly gaze, he stared at Jiang Ming and said, "How can you spare the Xiao Family?"
"500,000 taels of silver notes, five pieces of thousand-year ginseng, the Xiao Family's treasure of martial arts, your life, and ..." Jiang Ming said indifferently, "The Shaoyang Scripture! Don't tell me the Xiao Family doesn't have it. The world is rumoring that the Shaoyang Scripture appeared in Mount Dependence City, but you placed the blame on Baiyun Village. Being the biggest local snake here, it must be in your hands."
"You're trying to exterminate the Xiao Family completely!" Xiao Yuanrang's pupils constricted, and his expression twisted again, "Without mentioning the Shaoyang Scripture, the Xiao Family would still have a slim chance of survival. But now, we have none!"
"Grandfather? Why? We can satisfy all these conditions!" The young man next to him hurriedly said.
"Fool! Even if we hand over the Shaoyang Scripture, the Xiao Family would still be targeted by the powerful people all over the world. Without a grandmaster to sit and watch over it, and the Innate Realm members almost wiped out, tell me, can the Xiao Family survive? We will be crushed and swallowed, bones and all!" Xiao Yuanrang continued, shouting, "Zhang Tong, I know you are watching in secret. Come out!"