The struggle between good and evil has a long history.
In the memories inherited by Xu Hao, there were also records of this aspect.
But Xu Hao didn't care very much about it.
Some cultivation techniques indeed were extremely heinous, for example, those that drained human essence blood—such methods were inevitably of the Demon Path, universally detested by all.
Yet, some cultivation techniques were categorized as part of the Demon Path simply because the Qi Force they cultivated was dark in nature, which seemed quite biased and unfair.
Therefore, Xu Hao believed that as long as one did not practice those heinous cultivation techniques, they shouldn't be directly labeled as demon successors.
However, it was quite obvious that Xu Hao would not speak on behalf of Wang Zihao, unless he had lost his mind, to help his enemy.
As soon as Qian Jiuyue made his proposal, it immediately received the agreement of many people.
But at this moment, Wu Kui snorted coldly, "Humph! If it was the past, I would certainly join you in eradicating the people of the Demon Path, but now I cannot!"
Qian Jiuyue asked with displeasure, "Eradicating the demon successors is an unshirkable duty for us on the side of righteousness; have you forgotten the massacre committed by the demon successor back then?" The full series lives on My Virtual Library Empire (*).
Wu Kui replied coldly, "Humph! Since he is not my enemy for now, I simply don't wish to take action against him. Moreover, he's Xu Hao's enemy, and the enemy of my enemy is my friend. How could I possibly strike at a friend?"
Everyone suddenly realized that Wu Kui's stance was still because of Xu Hao.
Wang Zihao had long been at odds with Xu Hao, having made multiple attempts on Xu Hao's life, which was clearly a deadly feud. Even if Wang Zihao wanted to reconcile with Xu Hao, it was absolutely impossible for Xu Hao to resolve things with him.
Moreover, since the last time Wang Zihao ambushed Xu Hao, the Wang Family members from Jing'an City moved out overnight to the neighboring Linjiang City. At this moment, Wang Zihao could be said to have no concerns at all, his attacks would naturally be with all his might, aiming to kill Xu Hao as the ultimate goal.
The Wu Family also harbored deep hatred towards Xu Hao, so naturally Wu Kui wouldn't act against Wang Zihao, following the principle of "the enemy of my enemy is my friend."
Seeing Qian Jiuyue and the others preparing to join forces against him, Wang Zihao immediately snorted coldly, "My master knew beforehand that you would attempt to strike at me, thus before I descended the mountain, he had said that if anyone dared to move against me, he would definitely send someone to kill them and annihilate their families! My uncles and senior sect members are all Grandmaster Level Experts. If you aren't afraid of death, if you aren't afraid of having your families wiped out, then by all means, make your move!"
This caused Qian Jiuyue and others to hesitate for a moment.
They themselves might not fear death, but behind them stood a family of thousands!
The survival of so many depended on their decisions; they dared not act rashly, nor could they afford a mistake.
The previous Demonic Blade Successor was a ruthless executioner who killed without batting an eye, known to be the most merciless among those they knew. They couldn't gamble that the previous Demonic Blade Successor wouldn't make a move.
Thus, they hesitated.
Xu Hao addressed Qian Jiuyue and the others, "You need not act against Wang Zihao; he will naturally be dealt with by me. You just need to help handle the Wu Family members."
Qian Jiuyue and Sun Zai'an looked at each other and nodded, "Thank you, Young Master Xu, for your consideration. Please be careful, Young Master Xu, we can definitely stop the Wu Family members."
They immediately surrounded the Wu Family members together.
Xu Hao looked towards the members of the other families and suddenly said, "Now, it's time to choose sides. Anyone willing to stand with me should strike at the Wu Family and Cao family members. I don't need your help in my fight with Wang Zihao; today, anyone who doesn't help me will henceforth be treated as an enemy."
Wang Zihao sneered, "Xu Hao, you are as arrogantly confident as always, but what you just said also suits me just fine. After I defeat you today, I will take over all your assets. Today, anyone who strikes at Xu Hao is my friend; the rest are my enemies!"
Wang Zihao actually imitated Xu Hao, practically repeating the same declaration.
Xu Hao said indifferently, "Shouldn't your master want you to cultivate properly within the sect? How could he allow you to descend the mountain and meddle with worldly riches?"
"Humph! I just want to be a backstage controller, none of your damn business!" Wang Zihao cursed, then turned to the crowd, "You must have guessed who my master is. Yes, he is the previous Demonic Blade Successor, and I'm the present one. Now, choose your side. Those who are against me, after my victory, I will absolutely torment until you wish you were dead!"
Xu Hao, with his arms folded, looked indifferently at everyone, saying, "Choose sides. In this world, there is no absolute right and wrong. Everything lies upon one's own thoughts. Today, every family and power that has come up here must choose a side, without exception."
Wang Zihao spoke, "Xu Hao, just for that 'there's no absolute right and wrong' line, after I kill you later, I will definitely leave you an intact corpse!"
Xu Hao chuckled softly, uninterested in responding.
At that moment, the Noble Families on the mountain instantly found themselves trapped between a rock and a hard place.
One step to heaven, one step to hell.
A single misstep might plunge both themselves and their entire family into irreversible doom.
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