"Kill him!" Li Xiaotian sneered and charged forward instantly, his target being Bai Tianxia, the leader of the four great families.
He had heard a lot about the opponent these past few days – powerful, decisive in action, and possessing family martial arts inheritance. Only he himself could subdue such an opponent.
Moreover, Li Xiaotian wanted to see who was stronger: the opponent's ancient martial arts or his own hard-won strength.
"Face him! Take Hao'er and retreat to the mountaintop!" Bai Tianxia roared, his eyes flashing fiercely as he met Li Xiaotian.
"Boom!" Li Xiaotian and Bai Tianxia exchanged a punch. They went all out from the start, the immense impact making both bodies tremble.
They were evenly matched!
Li Xiaotian's eyes flickered, and he inwardly marveled. He had never encountered an opponent of equal strength. Bai Tianxia before him had exceeded his expectations.
What was even more significant was that despite Bai Tianxia's aged appearance, his strength was unaffected by his old body.
No wonder the ancient martial arts families could persist for so long. No wonder they controlled this country. Even the powerful Great Qin Empire did not dare to easily fall out with the Ancient Martial Alliance. At this moment, Li Xiaotian understood it all.
The ancient martial arts families had martial arts inheritance, possessed great strength, and controlled more resources, thus maintaining their power consistently. The Great Qin Empire, while terrifying in overall strength, was established relatively recently. When it came to top-tier combat power, it lagged far behind the Ancient Martial Alliance.
Furthermore, for Great Qin to destroy the Ancient Martial Alliance, the battle was taking place on their own territory. Large-scale use of thermal weapons was impossible, as it would endanger innocent lives.
Li Xiaotian's gaze flickered, and he pushed these thoughts aside. He attacked again. Bai Tianxia was very strong, and he had to be cautious.
Simultaneously, the other War Gods of the Dragon King Hall also took action, engaging the martial artist armies of the four great families. The battleground instantly expanded.
The people from Red Dragon, all clad in black, surrounded and attacked the martial artist armies of the four great families. Shouts of killing and battle cries instantly echoed throughout the heavens and earth.
At this moment, onlookers from afar, witnessing the battle, turned pale. This great battle was far grander and more intense than the previous one when the Dragon King Hall annihilated the Li family.
Although the forces of the four great families were fewer in number, their War Gods and martial artist armies, with their inherited family martial arts, were significantly stronger than ordinary soldiers from war zones.
The Red Dragon forces, however, had the advantage of surprise and nearly double the enemy's numbers. In the early stages of the battle, a considerable number of ordinary martial artists had already suffered casualties.
However, the Red Dragon's ten War God powerhouses had no match, and they were almost unstoppable among the martial artist armies of the four great families.
"Kill!" Li Xiaotian roared, his eyes fixed on Bai Tianxia. They had exchanged dozens of blows, yet the opponent's aura showed no signs of weakening. It was hard to imagine an elderly man over a hundred years old possessing such terrifying explosive power.
It was known that as ordinary War God powerhouses aged, their strength would gradually diminish, just like Li Shanhai. Although he was a War God, he was significantly weaker compared to his younger self.
Yet, Bai Tianxia's strength had not diminished in the slightest; in fact, it could be said that his power had become even greater than in his youth.
Family martial arts! A thought flashed through Li Xiaotian's mind. It was precisely due to the inheritance of family martial arts that the opponent's strength had not declined. This made him even more curious about the inheritance martial arts of the ancient martial arts families.
The wisdom of the ancients was indeed worth learning from. With Great Qin's thousands of years of history, it was not surprising that some astonishing things had emerged.
"Bang!" Li Xiaotian increased his speed, his attacks becoming fiercer and more rapid. He refused to believe that Bai Tianxia had no flaws.
"Heh heh, young man, the heritage of the ancient martial arts families is beyond your imagination. Now, are you filled with regret?" Bai Tianxia feigned composure, taunting lightly. He was even more shocked than Li Xiaotian. A young man with no background, relying solely on combat experience, could fight him to a standstill. This truly filled him with disbelief.
After dealing with these matters, it seemed necessary to send some family disciples to that war zone for training, Bai Tianxia thought. Even now, he did not believe Li Xiaotian would win.
"Old man, don't get complacent so quickly. I, Li Xiaotian, have eliminated at least eight or ten reclusive families. You all have your unique characteristics, but ultimately, strength reigns supreme. You are undoubtedly powerful, but not all your people are as strong as you!"
Li Xiaotian sneered, glancing at the surrounding situation. The Dragon King Hall had more War Gods, and on the battlefield, apart from his own engagement with Bai Tianxia, the Dragon King Hall held the advantage in almost all other fights.
Moreover, let's not forget that the Dragon King Hall had Long Shi Wu, whose combat power was second only to Li Xiaotian. No one among the four great families could tie down Long Shi Wu like Bai Tianxia.
"Hmph! If I defeat you, your people will be no threat!" Bai Tianxia snorted, his expression grim. He changed his fists into palms, attacking Li Xiaotian with broad, sweeping movements.
"Let me show you the true foundation of my Bai family, and let you realize how weak you truly are!"
Bai Tianxia taunted, his palms moving rapidly, like a thousand-armed Guanyin, leaving countless afterimages.
Li Xiaotian's heart tightened, and his focus instantly sharpened. The opponent was getting serious.
This was the first time he had encountered an opponent like Bai Tianxia. The opponent's hands were like weapons, exuding a palpable sense of danger.
Moreover, no one had ever fought with such aesthetic grace. Yes, Bai Tianxia's attacks, each move, contained terrifying power, yet they did not lack beauty.
In contrast, Li Xiaotian's moves were filled with power but looked far inferior to Bai Tianxia's.
"Is this ancient martial arts?" Li Xiaotian furrowed his brow, but it relaxed in an instant. He enjoyed new challenges and formidable opponents. Ever since he became the king of the Dragon King Hall, he hadn't encountered such a strong adversary.
"Heh heh, indeed, this is ancient martial arts, the Bai family martial arts accumulated over generations of my Bai family. Li Xiaotian, you never knew how powerful your enemies truly are!"
Bai Tianxia sneered, approaching Li Xiaotian with large strides.
Li Xiaotian grinned, not responding to the opponent. At this moment, he completely retracted his aura, appearing as if he were a different person compared to before.
He was about to get serious!
"Kill!" Li Xiaotian roared, his entire being moving as fast as a shadow. He did not understand martial arts, but he was adept at killing techniques, honed through countless life-and-death battles.
"Boom!" At this moment, both of them fought wildly as if possessed, and those around them consciously avoided them, fearing collateral damage.
The War God powerhouses of the four great families looked on in shock, especially those from the Bai family, who were almost filled with awe. They knew Bai Tianxia's strength, but Li Xiaotian, in his twenties, could fight Bai Tianxia to a standstill. This truly astonished them.
"Grandpa!! Save me!!" Just then, a tragic cry came from the mountain, instantly drawing everyone's attention.