Watching the ongoing Free-for-All between the Zheng family and Ao family, the surrounding spectators exchanged glances. They understood that after today, Ning City would undergo a significant change, with only one of the Zheng or Ao families able to stand strong in Ning City.
At this moment, the Ao family had the support of several heavyweight figures such as the Ning Family, Sun Jing, Wolf Fang Adventure Team, and Niu Geng. Therefore, from the moment the Free-for-All began, the Zheng family was steadily retreating.
The Zheng family originally had two Human Spirit Realm warriors, Bai Xin and Zheng Kongqiang. However, Bai Xin had been defeated by Aotian and was currently unconscious, unable to assist the Zheng family.
Although Zheng Kongqiang was also a Human Spirit Realm warrior, the Ao family had three Human Spirit Realm warriors: Niu Geng, Sun Jing, and Aotian. Even though Aotian was unable to fight due to injuries, Sun Jing and Niu Geng alone were far beyond what Zheng Kongqiang could withstand.
As for Zheng Kun, the head of the Zheng family, he was firmly held back by Aotian and could not free himself. Coupled with Xiao Ya's slaughter that resembled a tiger entering a flock of sheep, the casualties among the Zheng family members were becoming increasingly severe.
Seeing that the situation was nearly settled, Aotian calmly took out a Healing Pill from his Storage Ring and swallowed it to heal his injuries.
On the other side, Ao Gong continued to kneel before Aotian, trembling. Each time a Zheng family member screamed in agony, Ao Gong's face paled further, and his fear intensified as if he dreaded that such misfortune would befall him next.
As he watched more and more Zheng family members collapse on the ground, Ao Gong's panic and fear grew denser. When he saw Aotian sitting cross-legged before him with closed eyes healing himself, a flicker of hesitation crossed his eyes.
Soon after, Ao Gong's hesitation transformed into strong determination and resentment.
With a sudden movement, Ao Gong sprang up and charged toward Aotian, his claws reaching directly for Aotian's throat.
Suddenly, Aotian sensed an overwhelming sense of danger approaching him. He opened his eyes abruptly just as Ao Gong's claws halted at his neck.
"Don't move! If you dare resist, I'll crush you!" Ao Gong growled menacingly.
Aotian's eyes flashed with cold light; however, he did not speak or resist. He wanted to see what his "dear second uncle" would do to him.
"Everyone, stop!"
Ao Gong's claws tightly gripped Aotian's throat, and then he roared towards the chaotic battlefield of Free-for-All.
Since Ao Gong had mustered a lot of strength this time, his voice was exceptionally loud. The people engaged in the relentless battle seemed to reach some sort of tacit understanding and instantly stopped, turning their gazes towards Aotian.
When everyone saw that Aotian was actually caught in Ao Gong's grasp, they were all taken aback, their expressions a mix of shock and anger.
"You damn bastard, let my boss go!" Niu Geng was the first to shout angrily at Ao Gong.
"Ao Gong, let Young Master go, or you won't leave here safely today!"
"Ao Gong, you scoundrel, let Young Master go, or we will fight you to the end!" The members of Aojia also shouted angrily.
Even Xiao Hong'er, who was tightly protected by the Wolf Fang Adventure Team members, looked furious at that moment. Seeing Aotian being held by Ao Gong, she tearfully shouted, "You bad guy, let Brother Aotian go!"
Upon hearing this, Ao Gong glared with wide eyes and ruthlessly scolded Xiao Hong'er, "You little brat, go back to where it's comfortable for you! This is no place for you to interrupt our conversation!"
Xiao Hong'er felt wronged upon hearing this, tears streaming down her face like they were free-flowing. Her appearance truly evoked sympathy.
"Damn it, why is that yellow-haired girl crying?! If you keep crying, I'll kill you too!" Ao Gong cursed again with a grim expression.
Xiao Hong'er was startled and immediately stopped crying, but the grievance on her face grew even stronger.
At that moment, Xiao Ya appeared beside Xiao Hong'er, looking at Ao Gong with a wary expression.
However, Ao Gong did not notice. While he was scolding Xiao Hong'er, Aotian's face gradually darkened, revealing a chilling killing intent in his eyes.
"Ao Gong, I command you as the head of the Aojia family to release Aotian immediately!"
At this time, Aotian's expression was extremely grim as he coldly spoke to Ao Gong.
"Haha, head of the Aojia family? In my eyes, you're just trash! With your pathetic appearance, you think you deserve to be the head?" Ao Gong laughed maniacally, his laughter filled with disdain.
Aotian's face flushed with anger, but when he saw his son being held by Ao Gong, he took a deep breath to calm his rage and tried to keep his voice steady as he said:
"Fine, even if I'm trash and unworthy of being the head of the Aojia family, can you at least let Aotian go? As long as you release Aotian, we can negotiate everything else."
Upon hearing this, Aotian's eyes slightly reddened. His father was willing to abandon the dignity and authority of the Aojia family for his safety, which warmed Aotian's heart.
However, Ao Gong remained indifferent and completely disregarded Aotian's words. He replied:
"Let him go? Do you really think I'm that foolish? If I let him go, you'll probably stab me to death!"
"No... that won't happen. As long as you release Aotian, I will ensure your safe departure today!" Aotian quickly responded.
Seeing Aotian so concerned, a strange glint suddenly appeared in Ao Gong's eyes, and then he grinned maliciously:
"Let me release Aotian? That can be arranged. You just need to loudly say, 'I, Aotian, am a dog, a wild breed, and I am unworthy of being the head of the Aojia family.' Once you say that, I will let your son go!"
"Alright! I will say it!" Aotian responded without any hesitation.
Upon hearing this, Ao Gong's face lit up with joy, but then he looked at Aotian with a sinister expression. Meanwhile, the members of the Zheng Family were watching the internal conflict of the Aojia family with glee, though each of their eyes was filled with resentment towards the Aojia.
"Hehe, Bastard, getting your father to say those words won't be easy; I'm filled with anticipation. You better be clear about this." Ao Gong sneered into Aotian's ear.
A flash of killing intent crossed Aotian's eyes. If one were to observe closely, they would notice that a thick layer of icy blue color was gradually spreading beneath the skin of Aotian's right palm.
"I, Aotian..." Taking a deep breath, Aotian was about to repeat exactly what Ao Gong had said when a sudden scream abruptly interrupted his words.
Everyone turned towards the source of the scream and saw that the previously arrogant and domineering Ao Gong had been sent flying by a single palm strike from Aotian, leaving a handprint on his chest.
The crowd was stunned, clearly not expecting that the seemingly helpless Aotian would possess such powerful energy at this moment.
"Hehe, dare to insult my father? I won't let you off today!" With a grim expression, Aotian slowly walked towards Ao Gong.
Seeing this, Ao Gong's face changed instantly. He finally realized that he was no match for Aotian, even if Aotian was injured; he was not someone he could handle.
Thinking this way, despair enveloped Ao Gong once again as he hurriedly knelt on the ground, his forehead hitting the floor with a loud thud. Trembling, he pleaded:
"Aotian, please spare me! I truly won't dare again; I beg you to spare my life!"
Aotian's face remained cold and indifferent as he sneered, "Dare not? Is there anything in this world that you, Ao Gong, would dare not do?!"
Ao Gong trembled in fear, knocking his head even louder against the ground.
"Heh heh, stop knocking your head. Even if you break it today, you won't escape death! Because no one in this world can insult my father!" Aotian said coldly.
Hearing Aotian's words, Ao Gong nearly collapsed to the ground, but he realized that Aotian would definitely not let him go today. With that in mind, he had no choice but to fight for his life.
Thinking this, Ao Gong suddenly raised his head, his eyes filled with resentment that was chilling to behold. He then roared, "It's all your fault, you bastard! If it weren't for you, I would have long since taken the position of the head of the Aojia family. This is all your fault! You bastard, die!"
Before his words had even faded, Ao Gong shot towards Aotian like a cannonball, unleashing his Mystical Energy with a fierce strike aimed at Aotian's vital points.
However, Aotian remained unfazed by Ao Gong's attack; after all, Ao Gong was not worthy of making Aotian change expression.
Even though Aotian was severely injured now, he was still far beyond the level of a warrior like Ao Gong.
Thus, before Ao Gong's attack could even reach Aotian's body, Aotian's palm struck down hard on Ao Gong's crown.
The crown is a critical point for human life; Aotian did not believe that with this strike, Ao Gong could survive!
Suddenly, a piercing scream erupted from Ao Gong's mouth once again. This time, however, the scream was laced with words and deep resentment:
"Ah... Feng'er, Yu, Father has gone ahead of you. You must avenge him! Ah..."
In an instant, Ao Gong's body stiffened violently, his voice cut off abruptly, and the vitality in his eyes faded like the receding tide. Finally, Ao Gong collapsed to the ground, devoid of any life, completely becoming a corpse.
Looking at Aotian's indifferent expression and ruthless actions, the surrounding warriors couldn't help but swallow hard, their eyes filled with a hint of fear.
Aotian knew that his actions today had brought immense shock to everyone present, while also making the members of the Aojia understand that betraying him and betraying their father would never lead to a good end!
At the same time, Aotian also understood that his actions today would likely label him as "cruel" in the eyes of many.
However, Aotian did not regret it, because although Ao Gong was his second uncle, his feelings for him were even less than those for a stranger.
Moreover, Ao Gong had always opposed his father at every turn, which meant he was essentially an enemy. Aotian had never known what mercy meant when it came to enemies. He firmly believed that mercy towards enemies was cruelty towards oneself!
Furthermore, he and his father had previously given Ao Gong a chance to reform, but he did not cherish it; thus, he could not blame anyone but himself.
Therefore, Aotian had no hesitation in killing Ao Gong today!
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