Chapter 1108: The Li Family

"Li Changfeng, head of the Li family, actually defected to the Tianming Sect? How shameless!"

"Who wouldn't say so? Luckily, Lei Di recognized their plot and slew them."

"Indeed, no surprise—Lei Di is truly unmatched; now every hot topic across other nations ties back to him!"

"I heard Li Chen, the former head of the Li family, was the one who harmed Su Tianrui, the previous head of Lei Ting Wu Guan, which is why he was hunted down and left critically wounded."

"Really? Then the Li family truly is a curse."

"Whoa, check this news—Li Chen, the former head of the Li family, has died!"

"Haha, good riddance!"

"......"

As the news spread, nearly all of Daya was discussing Xu Jingming and the Li family.

Upon hearing that Li Changfeng had allied with the infamous Tianming Sect,

they naturally sided with Xu Jingming, vilifying the Li family without mercy.

According to the latest reports, Li Chen, who had already been critically wounded and lying in a nutrient tank,

could not bear the shock, and his faint life force was utterly extinguished.

Thus, the once-mighty Li family—once boasting three councilors in one lineage, all nine-rankers—left not a single survivor.

Though some eighth-rank peak cultivators still remained in the Li family, it was clear the entire clan had already fallen.

Even if future cultivators broke through to the ninth rank, they could never restore the family's former glory.

Ordinary citizens felt little, but the ninth-rank families of Daya sighed at the turn of events.

The Li family had stood tall in Daya for nearly two centuries, yet collapsed within just two or three years.

And the root of it all? They had provoked Xu Jingming.

As for Xu Jingming, no further words were needed.

This prodigy, who had risen like a comet, had already broken through to the upper tier of the ninth rank!

He was certified by the six superpowers of Blue Star as the strongest beneath the Supreme Ones!

Some even believed his power had already brushed against the Supreme One level, forging an undefeated legend!

And surrounding him were his two beauties: Su Qingli, an SS-rank ninth-rank mid-tier Lightning cultivator,

and Ling Shuang, an SS-rank ninth-rank low-tier Spatial cultivator—both among the very top figures in all of Daya.

With the Li family's fall, the Xu family had unquestionably become Daya's most elite clan!

Even more glorious than the Li family had been.

The only pity was that Xu Jingming was still too young and had not fathered any heirs.

The Xu family was not yet a true, full-fledged great clan.

Otherwise, a flood of ninth-rankers would have rushed to arrange marriage alliances.

On the other side, upon learning of Li Chen's death, Xu Jingming's only comment was two words: "Good."

"Back when the Li family plotted against Lei Ting Wu Guan and repeatedly targeted me and my family, this feud has now been fully settled."

Xu Jingming felt his mind clear, his spirit light and content.

He had not been cruel enough to slaughter the entire Li family—only the three masterminds needed to die.

From eight in the morning to eight at night, from Qingjing to Mo Du, then to Jiangnan,

with Ling Shuang's Spatial ability, within just twelve hours,

Xu Jingming's group had toured nearly every famous and bustling commercial street in all of Daya.

As their guest, Emers had clearly let loose, enjoying herself immensely throughout the journey.

Everything she encountered filled her with wonder.

Xu Jingming wondered if, after all these years of cultivation, she had ever truly relaxed like this before...

After ending the day's entertainment, Xu Jingming first returned Song Qiuyun and Jiang Chuxuan to Qingxu City, as they had matches the next day.

Then he took Emers, Su Qingli, and Ling Shuang to Heizhou.

Emers was returning to the Flame Temple's headquarters on Madagascar Island.

Su Qingli and Ling Shuang, however, were accompanying Xu Jingming on this journey.

With Ling Shuang's Spatial ability, hunting ferocious beasts would be far easier.

"This is a special communication stone I made.

If you encounter danger in Heizhou, crush it immediately.

I'll sense it, and within one minute, I can arrive anywhere within Heizhou."

Above Madagascar Island, Floating Island No. 1.

Emers had already changed out of her casual attire.

She wore the pale golden robe of the High Priestess and handed over a glowing stone.

"No need for such trouble."

Xu Jingming grinned and turned to Ling Shuang: "Ling Teacher, give the teacher the Spatial Beast Bone."

"Understood."

Ling Shuang nodded lightly, took out a Spatial Beast Bone and handed it to Emers:

"This is the Spatial Beast Bone we obtained from the Tianming Sect within the Secret Realm.

After special modification, it only requires a burst of blood qi to teleport directly to our location.

Sister Emers, simply sense any change in this Spatial Beast Bone,

and you'll know if we're in danger—then teleport here immediately."

Since accepting the Legacy of the Space God, Ling Shuang had become a Spatial Master.

Modifying the space beast bone was also effortless.

As for Emers becoming "sister" instead of "my lord," it was the result of these past two days spent together.

"Oh? That does make things much more convenient."

Emers nodded slightly, extending her slender, delicate hand to take the space beast bone.

"Then, Teacher, we're off," Xu Jingming said in farewell.

"Goodbye, Elder Sister Emers," Su Qingli and Ling Shuang waved with smiles.

By seniority, this form of address was technically incorrect.

But at their level, you call me what you like, I call you what I like—it makes no real difference between us.

"Goodbye," Emers gave a slight nod.

Only after Xu Jingming and the others vanished from view did she reluctantly withdraw her gaze, feeling a faint sense of loss.

She didn't know why she felt this way, only that she was reluctant to let them go.

"When Jingming and the others return next time, perhaps we can let them stay a few extra days at the Flame and Ember Temple."

"It would be a proper return of kindness, after all, they hosted me in Great Xia..."

As this thought arose, the sacred, untouchable aura surrounding Emers seemed to soften slightly.

But as she strode forward with long, graceful steps, her figure swaying as she entered the Flame and Ember Temple,

she once again became the aloof, unapproachable High Priestess...

"Eva, where in Heizhou are there the most ferocious beasts?"

"Approximately one-fifth of Heizhou's territory has been occupied by ferocious beasts. But the most densely concentrated area..."

Eva's holographic projection unfolded a map in midair:

"It's the region around the East African Rift in Nyaken Nation, where millions of ferocious beast clans have taken root."

"Good, then let's head east first. Once we've cleared the ferocious beasts there, we'll move on to other parts of Heizhou!"

"..."

High above, thousands of meters in the sky, Xu Jingming flew at high speed, his black battle suit snapping loudly in the gale.

Beside him walked the two graceful beauties, Su Qingli and Ling Shuang.

Gazing down at the vast, boundless earth below, a surge of grandeur stirred within Xu Jingming's chest.

He had already reached the power of the Supreme Strongest.

Combined with Emers, his ever-ready trump card, he was now invincible across this land!

Even if he encountered a Beast God-tier ferocious beast, he would face no danger whatsoever.

In other words, across the entire Heizhou, he was utterly invincible!

"I'll make every ferocious beast in Heizhou know—their time is up!"

Xu Jingming's sharp ambition blazed forth, his voice carrying an air of supreme dominance: "Sister Shuang, open the teleportation portal—directly to the East African Rift!"

This time, he would sweep clean every ferocious beast in Heizhou in one go, accumulating enough ability points to break through to Supreme Strongest!

"Got it."

Ling Shuang's crimson lips curled slightly as her slender hand swept gently through the air.

Instantly, a brilliant space gate opened before the three of them.

Beyond the gate, the grotesque terrain of the East African Rift was faintly visible.

"Go!"

Xu Jingming led the way, and the three shot forward as three streaks of light, vanishing into the space gate.