Chapter 4554

Kai fought valiantly, but compared to the vast dark clouds spanning hundreds of miles, his efforts seemed insignificant, like an ant facing a mountain. He could feel the immense pressure bearing down on him, forcing his body to sink lower and lower in midair.

Just as despair began to creep in and the surrounding monks lost hope, a sudden roar pierced the air.

Roar!

In that instant, the little swallowing beast emerged from Kai’s storage ring, its body glowing brilliantly.

The creature began to grow rapidly in size, its transformation astonishing. It raised its head, fixing its enormous eyes on the descending dark clouds, and let out another fierce roar. The fur on its body bristled as if charged with energy.

Then, with a gaping maw, the little swallowing beast unleashed an extraordinary suction force.

The once-unstoppable dark clouds, which loomed heavily over the land, were pulled directly into the beast’s mouth.

In moments, the dark clouds that had stretched across hundreds of miles vanished entirely, devoured by the little swallowing beast.

The previously dim and oppressive world was bathed in light once again, with the brilliant sunlight returning to illuminate the earth.

The overwhelming pressure that had weighed on everyone vanished in an instant, leaving cultivators stunned but overjoyed.

The little swallowing beast licked its lips contentedly, yawned, and returned to Kai’s storage ring as though nothing had happened.

In mere moments, the ancestor of the Mu family, who had sacrificed his life to merge with the dark clouds in an attempt to ensure mutual destruction, had been completely thwarted—and consumed—by the little swallowing beast.

For a moment, there was only silence. Then, the gathered monks erupted into cheers.

They were alive, spared from certain death, and their hatred for the Mu family grew fiercer than ever.

Manager Liu, hoping to escape unnoticed amidst the commotion, tried to slip away quietly. However, he was quickly spotted by the crowd of monks.

Furious, they turned on him. Manager Liu was overwhelmed and lost his life almost instantly under their relentless attacks.

Kai descended slowly from the sky, and Pavilion Master Qian hurried forward to greet him.

“Mr. Chen, congratulations! That beast was truly remarkable!” Pavilion Master Qian exclaimed, his excitement evident.

Kai nodded slightly. “Pavilion Master Qian, do you know where the Mu family’s base is located?”

“Yes,” Pavilion Master Qian replied promptly. “It’s about 10,000 meters south of here.”
“The Mu family’s residence isn’t far. May I ask, Mr. Chen, why you wish to go there?” Pavilion Master Qian asked, puzzled. “With Mu Kunrong gone, the Mu family is bound to collapse. They’ll disband on their own soon enough.”

Kai didn’t explain his reasons. Instead, he replied calmly, “Pavilion Master Qian, please take me there.”

Without pressing further, Pavilion Master Qian nodded and led Kai toward the Mu family’s residence.

The Mu family’s estate was located just outside Nanjin City, and the journey took only two hours.

“Mr. Chen, that manor up ahead is the Mu family’s base,” Pavilion Master Qian said, pointing to a sprawling estate.

Kai glanced at the property, a luxurious compound of dozens of grand buildings—a clear testament to the Mu family’s former wealth and influence.

“Wait here, Pavilion Master Qian. I’ll be back shortly,” Kai said before disappearing in a flash, heading directly into the manor.

Screams erupted almost immediately, echoing through the air.

Pavilion Master Qian stood frozen, watching in stunned silence as Kai unleashed devastation upon the Mu family. Members of the family fell one after another, reduced to ashes under the merciless strikes of Kai’s Dragon Slaying Sword.

Within a quarter of an hour, Kai returned. Behind him, the once-grand estate of the Mu family was engulfed in flames, a sea of destruction.

In his hands were several storage bags, filled with the Mu family’s resources.

“With Mu Kunrong gone, there’s no point letting these resources go to waste,” Kai said with a faint smile, securing the storage bags.

Pavilion Master Qian looked at Kai, his scalp tingling as a chill ran down his spine. He hadn’t realized how ruthless Kai could be until now.

But Kai remained unbothered, adhering to the principles instilled by Mr. Shi: enemies were to be defeated, and their resources seized without hesitation. To Kai, this was simply a natural course of action, with no room for guilt.

“You’re absolutely right, Mr. Chen,” Pavilion Master Qian said with a forced smile, concealing his unease.

The two returned to Nanjin City, where Pavilion Master Qian spared no effort in entertaining Kai warmly. The image of Kai annihilating the Mu family was fresh in his mind, and he couldn’t shake the fear that if he displeased Kai, his Wantong Pavilion branch might suffer the same fate.