Published: March 8, 2025
You sing your part, and I will take the stage.
Ao Tianxing and Chu Yang had already nearly finished their performance in this act; naturally, it was now time for Ao Xieyun to take the stage.
Under the accusations from Ao Xieyun, the actions of the six geniuses of the Ao Clan during this period finally came to light!
Ao Tianxing's chest heaved with rage, and he abruptly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
He shouted in anger, "Take this group of bastards down!"
The cleaning up of the Ao Clan had finally found a pretext!
Or rather, the massive purge that Ao Tianxing had orchestrated was finally coming to an end.
This time, six hundred members of the Ao Clan had emerged, nearly all of whom were imperial level experts: however, those belonging to Ao Tianfeng and the others did not exceed fifty.
Moreover, each of them was a key figure in their respective groups!
To catch a thief, catch the king first!
As long as these people surrendered, the remaining members of the clan wouldn't even make a ripple.
They were all captured effortlessly.
These individuals knew the tide had turned and hardly put up any resistance; only a few, including Ao Tianfeng, cursed a few times before being knocked unconscious on the spot.
"Xieyun, what do you think we should do with these people?" Ao Tianxing squinted, looking at his son, and sighed with a mix of emotions, "They are all your uncles."
Ao Xieyun fell into contemplation.
Clearly, his father was testing his character.
Logically, this cleansing of the Ao Clan should have been completed under his own hands, but his father had done it all. This undoubtedly meant a loss of brutal training for his future growth.
After much hesitation, Ao Xieyun's expression changed. Ao Tianxing stared intently into his son's eyes, waiting for his answer.
Chu Yang cleared his throat.
Finally, Ao Xieyun summoned his courage and said, "May I ask, father, if it were you and I who were defeated and captured today, how would these uncles deal with us?"
Ao Tianxing's eyes brightened: "Good!"
He expressed a mix of appreciation, pain, and conflict, "Those who accomplish great things cannot afford to have a woman's compassion! While it's cruel to turn against one's own, it can preserve life: if you do not kill him, he will kill you!"
"Since he has already begun to target you, you need not feel any pity or remorse. Because he is no longer your kin! Bloodlines cannot be an excuse to bind a person's actions."
Ao Tianxing slowly taught, "After such a tragic incident, your heart will unknowingly become much more resolute. But this also has its drawbacks; after all, those who die at your hands were once your blood relatives. Therefore, within your soul, it is inevitable to have an inner demon! Generally, a successful person in power cannot reach their peak cultivation level: because during their rise, there will be too many unnecessary killings and schemes, all of which will gather into a guilty conscience, becoming the greatest obstacle! This is something you must pay special attention to."
"Thus, while our Ao Clan may find excuses and employ tactics, as long as they do not turn against us, we will never take action!"
"We are not ignorant of the principle of preventing disasters before they occur, nor do we fail to understand the idea of striking first. Instead, we must create a reason for ourselves. Even if it's self-deception, it's still a reason! At the very least, it can provide some comfort."
Ao Tianxing sighed deeply: "Because regardless of who wins or loses, it is always they who first acted against us! Thinking this way allows the heart to remain calm; even if there is guilt, it won't be too severe."
"So this time, I specifically sent them out. This is to give them a reason to act, as well as a reason for our cleansing."
Ao Xieyun hesitated and said, "Could it be... are you not afraid…?"
"Afraid of you being killed by them? No! You will not die so easily!" Ao Tianxing replied lightly: "However, if you do die just like that, it can only mean that you were destined to meet such an end; the cleansing plan would be canceled, and from then on, the power of the next generation would be handed over."