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The sound of footsteps echoed softly through the dimly lit corridors of the Silver Wing Family's ancestral hall. Nie Li and his group moved with quiet confidence, their eyes scanning the surroundings with caution. As they passed by a massive stone pillar, Nie Li's gaze briefly rested on a young man bound tightly against it.
The youth's body was covered in blood and open wounds from relentless whipping. His dark wings, black as night, hung limply at his sides, stained with crimson. Yet, despite the agony etched across his face, his black eyes burned with unyielding hatred and defiance beneath his long hair.
Nie Li's eyes narrowed.
'A.I. Chip, scan that guy.'
[Beep! Unknown youth! 3-Star Gold rank. Physique: 3.9, Soul force: 3.1. The dragon wings have undergone evolution through the Black Dragon bloodline. It's far superior to Silver Wings.]
Nie Li's heart stirred. A dragon bloodline… That alone was enough to spark his interest. He suppressed the urge to act and simply motioned for his group to keep moving. However, in his mind, a seed had already been planted.
Soon, the group stepped into a majestic hall illuminated by ancient runes and towering braziers. At the far end of the grand chamber sat the Patriarch of the Silver Wing Family, Sikong Yi, perched on an imposing throne. His heavy, half-lidded eyes gleamed with malice, and his pale complexion hinted at his declining life force. (Image)
Three beautiful women in revealing garments attended to him, massaging his legs and back as if to soothe his decaying vitality. Despite the luxurious robe that adorned him, the aura of death clung to him like a shadow.
Nie Li immediately activated his A.I. Chip.
[Beep! Silver Wing Family Patriarch! 3-Star Legend rank. Physique: 1.4, Soul force: 0.8. Target is experiencing bloodline rejection and nearing the end of his lifespan.]
'Barely holding on with elixirs, huh?' Nie Li sneered inwardly.
'A. I. Chip found reasons for his bloodline rejection... "
[Beep! Scanning... ]
He turned his attention to his comrades and sent a soul message to Du Ze, Lu Piao, and Xiao Ning'er.
"Stay calm and ready for combat. This old man is dying, but two Black Gold rank experts are hiding in the shadows. I'll handle the situation."
As Nie Li stepped forward, Sikong Yi's lifeless eyes snapped open. A chilling pressure filled the room as the aging patriarch fixed his gaze on Nie Li.
"Hongyue, who is this boy?" Sikong Yi's voice was filled with suspicion and cold killing intent.
Sikong Hongyue respectfully bowed, her expression frosty. "Father, this is Nie Li of the Heavenly Marks Family, from the Black Pearl Clan. He stumbled upon our realm by accident."
At the mention of the Black Pearl Clan, Sikong Yi's eyes narrowed with disdain.
"The Black Pearl Clan? One of the four great clans under the Woodland Empire Royal Family. During the Age of Darkness, they served as the vanguard against the demon horde. It was said they perished in the endless tide of beasts. How could there be a survivor from that lineage?"
His killing intent surged. "Who are you really? A spy from one of the other families?"
Even Sikong Hongyue's gaze turned cold as she regarded Nie Li with suspicion.
Nie Li, however, remained unfazed. He stepped forward with a calm smile.
"Respects to Lord Patriarch. It is true that the Black Pearl Clan was annihilated, but before the fall, some families fled to the St. Ancestral Mountain range and founded Glory City. My Heavenly Marks Family was among them."
Sikong Yi's expression darkened. "Nonsense! Guards, execute him!"
Several Gold rank guards stepped forward, spears raised.
Nie Li's eyes glinted coldly.
With a flick of his soul force, a terrifying storm erupted within the hall. The ground cracked and the ancient walls trembled under the pressure of his power. In his left hand, he summoned the Abyss Demon Flaming Sword, blazing with hellfire. In his right hand, the Thunder God Meteorite Sword, crackling with lightning. (Image)
The sheer force of Nie Li's aura sent weaker guards vomiting blood as fear seized the hearts of the Silver Wing Family.
"You—a mere Legend rank on the verge of death, hiding two Black Gold rank rats in the shadows—dare threaten me?" Nie Li's voice boomed like a thunderclap, shaking the very foundation of the hall.
Sikong Yi's pupils contracted. In that moment, he felt the looming presence of death.
Du Ze, Lu Piao, Cao Wang and Xiao Ning'er, taking the cue, unleashed their soul force and weapons, ready to strike at a moment's notice. Xiao Xue was shocked by the sudden change, Lu Piao held her hand and stood before her, ready to attack anyone who came close.
The entire Silver Wing Family trembled before the power radiating from Nie Li.
For a moment, the hall fell into silence. Sikong Yi, struggling to suppress his fear, realized that Nie Li wasn't bluffing.
Nie Li sneered. "I have no interest in your petty games. I come from the outside world and can prove it."
In an instant, Nie Li merged with the Shadow Devil Demon Spirit, his body transforming into a dark, ethereal form. His aura became even more terrifying and foreign to the Silver Wing Family.
Sikong Yi's heart skipped a beat. This… this demon spirit isn't from this realm!
"This is Shadow Devil Demom Spirit, you must have records of it. It was quite famous in the Snow Wind Empire, I am sure your realm doesn't have one."
The patriarch's eyes flickered with hesitation, although he hasn't really heard of Shadow Devil, it doesn't seem Nie Li is lying. More importantly, he was already at the end of his lifespan. If Nie Li was truly from the outside world, killing him would only invite disaster.
That was on the assumption he can actually kill him in the first place, such a monstrous person is beyond his understanding.
"Speak your purpose," Sikong Yi said, his tone shifting.
Nie Li smirked. "I seek an alliance. But if you insist on being my enemy, I'll burn your Silver Wing Family to ashes."
The oppressive aura pressed further down on Sikong Yi. For the first time in decades, the once-dominant patriarch whose mere name is enough to instil fear among the many clans and families in abyss realm, felt a burning rage yet powerless.
From the corner of the hall, Sikong Hongyue's expression wavered. Her eyes flickered with curiosity and fear as she stared at Nie Li.
Who… who is this monstrous genius?
Meanwhile, the youth tied to the pillar, the one with black dragon wings, raised his head slightly, his eyes burning with desire. He wished for nothing more than to kill the Silver Winged Family himself but, their demise also gave great pleasure to him.
Sikong Yi's trembling lips finally opened, waving his hand, "Everyone, stand down."
The guards hesitated, but under Sikong Yi's command, they swiftly took a step back.
Nie Li smiled coldly.
"Good. Now, let's talk like civil people. I don't have any animosity with you, you help me and I, in return can help you with something you care about."
"Help me?" Sikong Yi snorted, really not believing him.
[Beep! Silver Winged Thunderbird is rejecting the human vessel, unable to suit the contrasting nature of human soul realms. The body starts to reject as members of the clan grow older and stronger. Calculating from the members of clan present and the deteriorating aura of the Patriarch, Silver Winged Family members are estimated to not live for more than sixty years.]