Chapter 74: Storming the Yang Family

“Dead? I never said I wanted you dead!”
Summer Jiu Xuan swept his gaze over Jiang Qingyang and the others, his killing intent erupting.
“Summer Jiu Xuan, don’t think you can act so arrogantly just because you have a powerful woman backing you!”
“That’s right, don’t forget, it’s not only you who are protected by the Will of Taixuan. If you have her make a move, we’ll be protected by the Will of Taixuan too!”
“Besides, the Dean is present. That woman by your side may not get the upper hand!”
The heads of the academies spoke up one after another.
“Oh, really?” Summer Jiu Xuan curled his lips into a smile. “Then what do you propose?”
“It’s simple. Let’s all pretend nothing happened today and turn enemies into friends. After all, we’re all heirs of Taixuan; we shouldn’t fight amongst ourselves. Those who truly wanted you dead have all been killed by you. Why should we remain enemies?” one head replied.
“Head Summer, as the saying goes, ‘a fight brings understanding.’ Just as Head Liu said, there’s no deep enmity between us. Let’s let this matter pass, shall we?”
“With a genius like you leading an academy, Taixuan Academy is sure to flourish. Please, don’t be angry.”
These academy heads were shrewd men. That woman was so formidable—if it really came down to a fight to the death, the Dean might be able to protect himself, but what about the rest of them? If they died, it would be a stroke of terrible luck!
So, when it was time to bow their heads, they knew to bow.
“How nice your words sound.”
Summer Jiu Xuan sneered, then continued, “Just a moment ago, you all thought I was nothing but an ant, mud you could trample at will, kill at your whim. Now that you’re in danger, you turn around and beg for peace. Each of you, what cunning foxes you are.”
Jiang Qingyang’s face darkened. “Head Summer, what do you mean by that?”
Summer Jiu Xuan’s voice suddenly turned cold and sharp: “It means only one thing—kill!”
That single word sent Jiang Qingyang staggering half a step back, instantly on guard. “Fine, very well. I won’t hold back either. I’ll kill Su Hongde first!”
As he spoke, he moved to snap Su Hongde’s neck.
“Get lost!”
Li Luoyan shouted coldly, her sword intent surging wildly.
Boom!
The moment she made her move, the Will of Taixuan was roused, golden light enveloping Jiang Qingyang and his allies.
But the sword intent had already struck, forcing them to retreat in flight.
At the same time, Li Luoyan’s figure flickered like a phantom. Grabbing Su Hongde by the shoulder, she pulled him back.
“You!”
Jiang Qingyang was furious.
Su Hongde had been rescued just like that!
“Kill! With Taixuan’s Will protecting us, we have nothing to fear from this woman. Kill!”
Jiang Qingyang knew well that with Summer Jiu Xuan’s madness, he’d never settle things peacefully. This battle would have to end in life or death.
“Good—come then, kill!”
Li Luoyan handed the unconscious Su Hongde to Li Huaifeng, instructing him to take Su Hongde away.
Then she moved, a terrifying layer of sword intent radiating from her violet longsword.
Boom!
Another thunderous roar. As soon as the sword intent surged out, the Will of Taixuan descended again, attempting to suppress Li Luoyan.
The Will of Taixuan had two aspects:

One was to enhance defense, the other was to suppress the attacker!
Li Luoyan’s sword intent was so overwhelming that it drew out the suppressive power of the Will of Taixuan.
“Get lost!”
In the next instant, Summer Jiu Xuan’s eyes locked onto the highest statue atop the academy, and with his spiritual will, he uttered a cold command.
At once, the oppressive force vanished without a trace.
The Taixuan’s protection was an inherent mechanism—Summer Jiu Xuan couldn’t break it. But the suppressive force was born of spiritual will, and he dispelled it with ease.
“What…”
Jiang Qingyang and his allies’ faces changed drastically.
The suppression of Taixuan had vanished!
How terrifying!
“Luoyan, I’ll leave things here to you. I’m off to claim some compensation—this beating wasn’t for nothing.”
“Don’t worry, sir.”
With no suppressive force holding her back, Li Luoyan had nothing to fear.
Kill!
Li Luoyan struck first, targeting the head of the Myriad Methods Academy.
Eliminate the spellcasters first—every cultivator knew this truth.
“Protect me, quickly!”
The head of the Myriad Methods Academy hastened to activate a formation, hiding behind his fellows.
At the same time, he cast his spell, conjuring eight war golems to attack Li Luoyan.
…
Summer Jiu Xuan led Xia Ran and Han Yu toward the outer court.
He had no way to influence the battle between Jiang Qingyang and Li Luoyan, and besides, for Xia Ran’s safety, it was only right for him to withdraw first.
On the plaza outside Taixuan Academy, all the disciples had gathered.
At this moment, every gaze was fixed on Summer Jiu Xuan.
“He’s alive! Head Summer is still alive!”
“My god, even with the Yang and Liang clans sending their experts, Head Summer survived. It’s simply unbelievable.”
“He’s a legend. From now on, I’ll call him a god!”
At the sight of Summer Jiu Xuan, the academy disciples were all beside themselves with excitement, as if they had seen a living deity.
To them, Summer Jiu Xuan now was even more legendary than the legends themselves!
Extending his spiritual awareness, Summer Jiu Xuan found Yao Yun Ya and flew straight to her side. “Teacher Yao, take Ranran and find a safe place to hide. I have some business to attend to.”
Yao Yun Ya was utterly stunned.
She too had been certain Summer Jiu Xuan would die, and had been deeply saddened.
But now, he had walked out of the arena without a scratch.
It was too astounding.
“Um… Head Summer, I’m sorry I left the arena earlier,” Yao Yun Ya said, looking ashamed.

“In a battle of that level, staying would only have meant dying for nothing. You made the right choice,” Summer Jiu Xuan replied, not blaming her at all.
“Alas, it’s because I’m too weak. I wanted to stay, but I was afraid I’d drag you down, so…” Yao Yun Ya sighed.
“There’s no need to explain further, Teacher Yao. You owe me nothing, I understand. Please, just look after Ranran for me. Thank you,” said Summer Jiu Xuan.
“All right, don’t worry. I’ll take Ranran somewhere hidden. When you return, use this communication jade to contact me.” Yao Yun Ya handed him a jade token.
Summer Jiu Xuan took the token, then said to Xia Ran, “Listen to your teacher. No crying.”
“I won’t cry. Hmph,” Xia Ran pouted.
Summer Jiu Xuan chuckled, then rose into the air and flew straight toward the Yang estate.
…
The Imperial Capital, Yang Family Residence.
A magnificent palace stood behind a bustling street.
Summer Jiu Xuan arrived at the gates and shattered them with a single sword strike.
“How dare you, scoundrel—”
One sword, and the challenger was slain!
Summer Jiu Xuan charged inside, killing any who dared resist with even a shred of strength.
Two elders guarding the Yang family hurried out to block him. “Who are you, and why do you slaughter your way into our estate?”
Summer Jiu Xuan’s eyes were cold as ice. “I am Summer Jiu Xuan. Someone from your house injured my servant. I’ve come to collect compensation—to buy medicine for my servant.”
At his words, both elders frowned, quietly repeating, “Summer Jiu Xuan… Summer Jiu Xuan…”
Suddenly, one of the old men’s eyes snapped wide open. “You! You’re that Latrine Head!”
Not good!
The instant the words left his mouth, he felt as if plunged into an icy abyss.
Today, the patriarch had taken men to kill Summer Jiu Xuan, and had yet to return. Instead, this young man had invaded their house.
Could it be…
“You’ve guessed right. Your patriarch is already on his way to hell,” Summer Jiu Xuan said, his eyes glinting with a glimpse of the underworld.
“Ah! Quick, call the Old Ancestor!”
Terrified, the two elders shouted for help.
Summer Jiu Xuan moved in a flash, unleashing another sword strike.
Boom!
The surging sword shadow shattered the two elders at the Sealing Spirit stage and split the rear courtyard in half.
“Insolent whelp! You dare run wild in my Yang estate?”
A tempestuous aura crashed down from the sky—Summer Jiu Xuan knew at once that the voice could only belong to the Yang family’s Old Ancestor.