Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 391 Life and Death
The Xiao Family Manor is located on a chaotic peak less than a hundred miles from the headquarters of the Dao Alliance.

As one of the Dao Alliance's prominent families, the Xiao family should have a corresponding area to guard.

However, due to their long-term control of the Overwatch Council and their inability to resist the demon race, the Xiao family's authority in this area has been correspondingly weakened. Currently, only a small town near the Overwatch Council is under the Xiao family's jurisdiction.

Because of its proximity to the Dao Alliance headquarters, the city rarely encounters external enemies from the demon race. Even though the Xiao family's strength has weakened, there has been no chaos in the area they guard.

For the human race located in the core area of ​​the Dao Alliance, the Xiao family is completely dispensable.

At the foot of Chaotic Soul Peak, two figures walked slowly along the mountain path.

The man was dressed in a green robe, with a long sword at his waist. He was tall and handsome, like a wandering knight-errant.

The woman wore a green outer robe over a yellow long skirt, her long black hair was simply tied up, and her appearance was elegant and charming.

The two walked side by side, like a pair of celestial beings.

Although revenge was within reach, Jin Renfeng did not rush. Instead, he walked slowly towards the summit.

The stone-paved road stretches towards the summit, with the lush greenery on both sides slowly disappearing from sight.

Soon, a simple and solemn manor appeared before the man.

. . . . . .

In front of the manor is a spacious square paved with stones. Moss can be seen growing between the stones, revealing a sense of vicissitude.

Above the main gate is a huge plaque with the words "Xiao Family, built with gilded gold" written on it.

At this moment, two large mahogany doors, several meters high, were wide open, as if welcoming guests from afar.

"I thought Xiao Wancheng would lock the door and not let me in!!"

Jin Renfeng laughed,
Such generosity is quite rare.

"It's just two big doors, they can't stop my senior brother, so what's the use of closing them?"

Huai Zhu smiled.

The two walked towards the manor.

Behind the main gate was a spacious courtyard, nearly a hundred feet long and wide. The ground was paved with bluestone.

Xiao Wancheng and the rest of the Xiao family stood quietly opposite the courtyard gate, waiting.

Beside them were the elders and young disciples of various powerful families.

Just among those Jin Renfeng knew were the Mu family, the Qing family, the Zhang family, the Wen family, the Yang family, the Li family, the Wang Quan family…

Yang Yitan, Li Muchen, Wang Quanbaye, and other young people were also among them.

Judging from the looks of it, they must have known about Jin Renfeng's challenge and came over to watch.

On either side were two rows of young men dressed in purple robes. Judging by their numbers, there were nearly a hundred of them.

"This is quite a show of force!"

Huai Zhu murmured softly.

"That's exactly what I expected."

Jin Renfeng laughed,
Such a major event as challenging the heads of first-rate families to a duel could not be kept secret, so it was normal for several major families to come and watch.

Then he turned his head and looked at the yellow-robed figure beside Xiao Wancheng, and said,
"Is the Wang Quan family going to back up the Xiao family this time too?"

Butler Fei raised his hands and said calmly,
"I have come here only to witness this struggle. My royal family has no intention of interfering."

Jin Renfeng chuckled.

That old geezer, you'd be a fool to believe him.

Ignoring Butler Fei, Jin Renfeng turned his gaze to Xiao Wancheng opposite him and began to speak provocatively.

"Elder Xiao, back at the Blue Sky Conference, you took advantage of my junior sister and me being young, and insulted us for no reason, and turned black into white."

"Now that I've come to your door as promised, what's wrong? You don't even dare to say a word?"

"Kid, the rule of the Blue Sky Tournament is that only scions of aristocratic families can participate."

Xiao Wancheng stepped forward, feigning an air of selflessness.

"Everything I did was to uphold the rules of the conference, and I have a clear conscience."

"So, you're saying that your accusation that I used magic to ambush you was also part of the tournament rules?"

Jin Renfeng laughed,
"I wonder which rule says this?"

"Every word I said is true; there is not a single lie."

Xiao Wancheng forced himself to remain calm.

"You used underhanded tactics, fabricated lies, and even tried to frame me, so I had to punish you severely."

"So, even Elder Wen was in cahoots with me, cheating together with the Spirit Stone?"

Jin Renfeng said jokingly.

Xiao Wancheng remained silent. The head of the Wen family was present, and if he spoke now, he would surely be refuted by Elder Wen.

"Jin Renfeng, stop with the nonsense, just bring out your moves!"

Xiao Tianyuan, sitting in his wheelchair, shouted curses.

"My Xiao family will accept them all."

Jin Renfeng turned his head, glanced at Xiao Tianyuan's legs, and sneered.

"Despite having two disabled legs, he still has such a strong spirit."

"He's got the air of a mad lion."

Over the years, although Xiao Tianyuan lost both legs, he still managed to make a name for himself in the Dao Alliance with his crazy and fearless spirit.

Nowadays, everyone in the Dao Alliance calls him "Mad Lion," implying that he acts recklessly and is extremely mad.

"I originally thought that as long as you kneel down and surrender, and admit your mistakes, I could spare you."

"Judging from your current attitude, it seems we won't need it."

"Jin Renfeng, my Xiao family has never been the kind of people who grovel."

Xiao Wancheng shouted and drew a long purple whip.

"Those who want to cause trouble for the Xiao family have probably misplaced their intentions."

"That must be the Xiao family's Soul-Slaying Whip!"

"I didn't expect it to actually be fixed."

Upon seeing the purple whip, the elders nearby exclaimed in surprise.

"So that's why you guys were so tough this time, turns out the magic weapon has been repaired."

Upon seeing the purple light, Jin Renfeng understood.

“Jin Renfeng, I know your strength is not what it used to be, but my Xiao family’s Soul-Subduing Whip is not to be trifled with.”

Xiao Wancheng shouted.

"It is still uncertain who will emerge victorious."

"You guys really have no shame. To distort the truth in public like this, and yet you're still so self-righteous."

Jin Renfeng shook his head.

"Since that's the case, let me see the methods of your Xiao family."

As soon as he finished speaking, Jin Renfeng pointed his finger, and the long sword at his waist instantly transformed into a golden light, which he then held in his palm.

Then, he stepped forward and stood opposite Xiao Wancheng.

Huai Zhu stepped back and walked to where the elders were. She stood side by side with Li Muchen.

She knew that her senior brother's struggle with the Xiao family was none of her business. She was only here to replenish her divine fire.

Butler Fei stepped forward and stood to the side of the two.

"This confrontation will be witnessed by my royal family."

"Both sides intervened to resolve their personal grudges. They stopped short of causing further conflict—"

"Life and death are determined by fate."

Before Butler Fei could finish speaking, Jin Renfeng's voice interrupted him.

"Back then, the Xiao family wanted to kill me, so now I'm going to fight them to the death."

"Elder Jin, you are now a member of the Dao Alliance Elder Council, and your strength far surpasses that of the Xiao family. How can you bully the weak by relying on your strength?"

Butler Fei feigned concern and offered his advice.

"Besides, you and Elder Xiao are both members of our Dao Alliance now. Wouldn't it be a waste of our strength to fight each other?"

"Back then, during the Blue Sky Conference, I was powerless. Who was bullying the weak when I was in power?"

Jin Renfeng said calmly,

"Why was it only Elder Yang who stood up for me back then?"

"Butler Fei was also present, why didn't he step forward then?" Upon hearing this, Butler Fei's expression turned ugly.

At the time of the Blue Sky Conference, Jin Renfeng was just a disciple from another family. How could he possibly take such a junior seriously?

"It's just a minor conflict, Elder Jin, why take it to heart?"

"If Elder Yang hadn't intervened and escorted us all the way, my brother and I would not know what would have happened to us."

Jin Renfeng said coldly.

"If I had died then, I wonder if Steward Fei would still be able to say these words?"

"Young man, be forgiving when you can."

Butler Fei said loudly.

"Butler Fei, I only listened to you because of your age."

"If you continue to shamelessly take sides here, don't expect me to show you no respect."

Jin Renfeng's expression turned cold, and he rebuked,
Butler Fei was putting on an act, ostensibly offering kind advice, but in reality, he was showing favoritism towards the Xiao family at every turn.

Do you really think he's good-tempered?
How could you do this, you brat?

"Butler Fei said urgently."

"I meant well."

Jin Renfeng raised the Xunli sword in his hand, the blade pointing directly at Steward Fei's face.

"Enough with the nonsense, I'm here today to avenge what happened back then."

"I'd like to see who dares to stop me!!"

"you--"

Butler Fei's face was a mixture of white and clear.

He knew all too well how formidable the opponent was, and even though he considered himself the strongest expert below the Demon Emperor, he dared not easily confront him.

"Fine, fine!! Since you insist on a life-or-death struggle, I can't stop you."

"However, I am not responsible for what happens after that."

Having said that, Butler Fei flicked his sleeves and turned to stand aside.

With Butler Fei no longer interfering, Jin Renfeng finally turned his attention to Xiao Wancheng opposite him. An invisible killing intent swept through the manor like a gust of wind.

In an instant, everyone in the room felt a chill envelop them.

"Now at least no one will talk nonsense."

"Xiao Wancheng, are you ready to die?"

Jin Renfeng said coldly.

"Kid, don't think you can win just because you're strong."

Xiao Wancheng sneered, then raised his head and shouted.

"We would like to request that the elders appear and meet us."

As soon as he finished speaking, six figures in black robes flew down from the sky and stood behind Xiao Wancheng.

Jin Renfeng looked around and saw that everyone was wearing a ghost mask. He sensed with his spiritual sense that their auras were all at the peak of the Demon King level.

"My Xiao family is not completely unprepared to deal with you."

Xiao Wancheng said smugly.

"With the assistance of six elders from my Xiao family today, even if you are powerful, what can you do to me?"

"Judging from this, you're going to have all seven of you attack at once?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Renfeng's face showed disdain.

"Xiao Wancheng, I originally thought you were just a despicable person who did despicable things."

"I never expected you to still be such a shameless scoundrel."

"Everyone knows about the challenge agreement that was made back then, but now someone else is interfering."

"You don't feel ashamed either!"

"What's so shameful about it? When the contract was signed, there was no specific number of participants."

Xiao Wancheng said smugly.

“Even though all six elders of my Xiao family acted together, they did not violate the agreement.”

Upon hearing this, many elders began to discuss it amongst themselves.

"This Xiao Wancheng is really shameless, he even needs help from others to challenge a junior."

"He was probably terrified by that Elder Jin. A cornered dog will jump over the wall!"

"I never expected the Xiao family to have such a rich history. I've really learned something new."

"I heard before that the Xiao family obtained a formation diagram from the Wang Quan family, which could be combined with six demon king experts to upgrade the Soul-Devouring Whip, which had fallen in level, to the level of a Great Demon King. Now it seems that it is true."

"Now that the Soul-Summoning Technique has been fully restored, its power is likely to be even greater."

"It seems Elder Jin has also run into a snag!"

Listening to the elders' discussions in the crowd, Li Muchen curled his lip in disapproval.

She might not know about others, but she certainly knew Jin Renfeng.

With that guy's strength, how could he possibly fear a mere Great Demon King's formation?

Yang Yitan, standing to the side, also remained calm, clearly showing that he, like Li Muchen, did not take the formation seriously.

"The six elders of the Xiao family?"

Upon hearing Xiao Wancheng's words, Jin Renfeng sneered twice.

"Do you think your Xiao family can muster six peak-level demon king experts to come out?"

"Should we remove the mask and let the elders of the various families get to know you?"

Regardless of magical artifacts, the six people in front of them all possessed magical power at the peak of the Demon King level.

A peak-level demon king is already considered a top expert among humans.

The Xiao family is merely a first-rate aristocratic family. Where would they get the resources to find six peak-level demon kings?
There must have been some arrangement by the royal family involved.

Jin Renfeng glanced at Butler Fei standing to the side.

Noticing the boy's gaze, Butler Fei revealed a smug smile.

Kid, you wouldn't listen to my advice. This time I'll show you the power of the Wang Quan family's formation!

"Several elders of my Xiao family have malignant sores on their faces and it is inconvenient for them to appear."

Xiao Wancheng said smugly,

"King Jin, if you want to fight, then fight. If not, then get out of here and stop bothering us."

"Good good!"

Upon hearing this, Jin Renfeng burst into laughter several times.

"It seems these six people gave you confidence."

"However, even if your whole family comes, what do I have to fear?"

Having said that, Jin Renfeng leaped into the air and reached mid-air.

Let's come up and fight.

"Elders, come with me into battle!"

Xiao Wancheng shouted and took to the air first. The six men in black followed closely behind.

Once in mid-air, the six men in black formed a circular formation, each holding a magical artifact.

Jin Renfeng released his spiritual sense and detected that the six magical treasures were all at the peak level of the Demon King realm.

"The Wang Quan family has really gone all out this time."

Jin Renfeng thought to himself.

"Six peak-level demon king experts combined with six peak-level demon king magic weapons, that's equivalent to the combat power of twelve peak-level demon kings."

"So many demon king experts are a force that cannot be easily ignored, even for a first-rate family."

"Six Harmonies Demon-Slaying Formation! Activate!"

Xiao Wancheng stood atop the six men, his purple whip held horizontally in front of him, and gave a soft shout.

Immediately, six crimson rays transformed into six pillars of light that shot into the sky and were injected into the Soul-Subduing Whip.

As these six streams of magical power poured in, the aura of the Soul-Subduing Whip visibly increased.

The radiant light of magical power rippled outwards like waves.

(End of this chapter)