CHAPTER 1 Rebels

In Wuyu City, a large city of the Ming Dynasty, its ruler was the Wang kingdom. However, the current king did not bear the Wang surname but instead bore the surname Xiao. The current king was Xiao Jian, the son-in-law of the previous Wang king. Xiao Jian's wife was the eldest daughter of the previous Wang king. Now, Xiao Jian, along with his wife and son, were surrounded by generals of the Wang kingdom itself, assisted by influential figures from other forces.

Xiao Jian stood with his wife, Wangmei, while behind them was their seven-year-old son, Xiao Tian.

“Xiao Jian, now I will take your life and also the lives of your wife and son. I will take the throne that rightfully belongs to me!”

The person speaking was Wang Chong, the younger brother of Wangmei. But now, the brother she loved most was rebelling, daring even to kill everyone loyal to Xiao Jian.

“Brother Wang Chong, why are you doing this? If you want the throne, I won’t hesitate to give it all to you. After all, I do not desire the throne. I have only been governing and waiting for you to come of age. Once you are of age, I will give it to you,” Xiao Jian said firmly to his brother-in-law.

“Ha ha ha,” Wang Chong laughed heartily.

“Xiao Jian, don’t be naive. Do you think I’m a fool? Who wants to step down from the throne after feeling comfortable in that position? No one! I cannot allow you to step down with an unwilling heart. I will eliminate all of you!”

Wangmei, Wang Chong’s older sister, was very disappointed with her brother’s actions.

“Wang Chong, now let your sister go! I promise not to interfere with your rule in Wuyu City.”

“Ha ha ha, forgive your brother, Sister; I cannot let you go,” Wang Chong replied, then looked at all his troops who had already slaughtered all of Xiao Jian’s loyal followers.

“Kill them all!” he ordered with a fierce face.

Thousands of kingdom soldiers in armor, led by the kingdom’s generals, surrounded Xiao Jian and his son.

“You three must die! You are not worthy to lead the Wang kingdom!”

Everyone ran, dragging their weapons. Xiao Jian, Wangmei, and their son Xiao Tian were attacked from all directions.

“Kill!”

“Kill!”

The sound of footsteps rumbled, shaking the earth.

Seeing so many troops coming from all directions, Xiao Jian looked at them with a murderous gaze.

“Mei’er, protect our son; I will clear a path so you can escape,” Xiao Jian said in a heavy voice.

“My husband, I cannot leave you to die alone. If you want to die, we will die together,” Wangmei said firmly, without fear, facing the thousands of troops that were getting closer.

Wangmei saw one of the imperial members of the Ming Dynasty. But unfortunately, the person from the Ming Dynasty just sat and watched without caring about them.

“No! If you and Tian’er die, no one will seek justice for us. But if you survive, you can seek justice for me and my people who died at their hands!”

Xiao Jian drew a jet-black sword. Then he raised his sword.

“Kill!”

Without waiting for Wangmei’s response, Xiao Jian tied his wife and son with his inner energy; then, he ran towards the troops before him.

He channeled his inner energy into the sword with great force, then slashed it fiercely.

Xiao Jian was like a rampaging beast; every time he swung his sword, several heads were decapitated. However, even though the number of enemies was large, several stabs and slashes had already wounded him.

Clang ~~~~

Clang ~~~~

The sound of weapons clashing continued.

“Don’t let him escape!” Wang Chong shouted from afar.

“Your Majesty need not worry; no one will leave this place. The three of them will die!” The kingdom general responded confidently.

Shot ~~~~

A weapon pierced Xiao Jian’s chest. However, Xiao Jian did not scream; he became more ferocious and terrifying.

Plof, plof, plof ….

Xiao Jian decapitated several heads. He continued running while killing anyone who blocked his path.

After killing many people, Xiao Jian finally broke free from the siege of many troops. However, though he had succeeded, many troops were still chasing him. His body was full of wounds, continuously bleeding. His once pristine white robe turned red from the flowing fresh blood.

Finally, Xiao Jian stopped running. “My wife, you must take Tian’er and leave Wuyu City, go as far as possible, and remember, it was your brother, our child’s uncle, who did all this. You must avenge my death!”

“My husband, no! I will stay here with you! We will live and die together!”

Wangmei did not want to leave her husband, who was already pale from losing so much blood.

“No, you must live. Go!” Xiao Jian threw his wife and son away. Then he turned and faced the Wang clan general and all his troops.

“I will slaughter you all.”

Xiao Jian leaped while swinging his sword. Now, he no longer held back his inner energy.

As a level 6 royal warrior, Xiao Jian’s cultivation was relatively high. At the same time, the Wang clan general was only a level-four royal warrior. But he had the advantage of numbers.

Shoott ~~~~

Xiao Jian slashed his sword, and the sword energy shot out at high speed.

“Aah!” The pitiful cries continued. Many members of the Wang clan had their bodies sliced in two.

Shoott ~~~ 

Plof ….

“Brother-in-law, I can no longer let you live!”

“Cough, cough, cough!”

Xiao Jian stood still, continuously coughing up blood. He saw a poison-laced sword piercing through his body; even his heart had been destroyed. Wang Chong had appeared behind Xiao Jian and stabbed him directly.

“No... Father!”