"Xiao Mo, you attempted to manipulate Qing Yu, but instead, your plan backfired and you ended up feeding her with your blood energy. Now you're caught red-handed, what can you say for yourself!"

"One can forgive the misfortunes brought about by fate, but not those of one's own making. It serves you right, Xiao Mo!"

"Elder, don't hesitate anymore. Expel Xiao Mo from the family! He now has lost his blood energy, with his martial arts skills completely destroyed. He is nothing more than a useless person."

Inside the grand and magnificent hall, a group of Xiao family elders criticized the handsome young man kneeling on the ground, drenched in blood, as though they wished to execute him on the spot.

This young man was Xiao Mo.

Xiao Mo was once the most outstanding person among the younger generation of the Xiao family.

He awakened his blood energy at the age of three, stepped into the spirit cultivation at five, achieved spiritual awakening at ten. By only sixteen years old, he had already entered the Dan Yuan realm, his future was immeasurable, and he was absolutely the most shining star of the Xiao family!

Moreover, Xiao Mo's blood energy was the rare and unique Skyfire blood energy.

Even Xiao Qingyu, the pampered girl gifted by the heavens, whose blood energy was Xuan Ice, was slightly inferior to him!

But an hour ago, Xiao Qingyu suddenly came to find Xiao Mo and confessed her love to him.

Xiao Mo, who was obsessed with cultivating and oblivious to the outside world, was moved by the infatuated look on Xiao Qingyu's face.

Therefore, he let his guard down, was attacked by Xiao Qingyu, and suffered severe injuries, and even had his blood energy snatched away!

Blood energy, is the root of a martial artist, the source of power.

Without blood energy, Xiao Mo is nothing more than a mortal.

No, now he is even less than a mortal!

"It was Xiao Qingyu who ruined me! I am innocent!"

Full of resentment, Xiao Mo abruptly turned his head to gaze at Xiao Qingyu, who was standing aside, her beauty instantly apparent in her white dress.

"Xiao Qingyu, you took my bloodline and falsely accused me of violating you. How can you be so ruthless! Can you feel your conscience when you touch your chest?!!"

However, Xiao Qingyu didn't even glance at Xiao Mo. In a cold tone, she said, “How important a woman's chastity is, don't you know? Would I use my own innocence to frame you? Xiao Mo, stop denying it. If you are a man, admit your guilt!”

"You really have a heart as venomous as a viper! Xiao Qingyu, I'll fight you to the end!"

Xiao Mo could no longer suppress the hatred in his heart. With reddened eyes, he charged towards Xiao Qingyu.

However, with a cold hum, Xiao Qingyu scornfully turned away.

She merely lifted her hand, and a gust of cold wind blew by, instantly freezing Xiao Mo's body stiff with a layer of pale blue frost.

The entire hall's temperature dropped by more than ten degrees instantly!

"What a strong aura of frost!"

"After Qingyu niece swallowed Xiao Mo's bloodline, her strength has indeed improved!"

"In the younger generation of our Xiao family, Qingyu niece holds the highest realm, the most combat power, and the greatest potential now!"

"With Xiao Mo out of the picture, the position of our young master is now in the bag for Qingyu niece, haha..."

In the hall, none of the elders show any concern for the frozen Xiao Mo.

Their faces were full of praise towards Xiao Qingyu, sparing no compliments.

Even the High Elder, who sat in the main seat, clad in a black robe, with a majestic presence that carried a hint of mystery, looked at Xiao Qingyu with a gaze full of admiration.

At this moment, Xiao Mo felt a chilling cold engulf his entire body, even his heart felt icy cold.

It felt as if his heart had been completely frozen.

The image of his father, Xiao Cangtian, suddenly appeared before his eyes.

Xiao Cangtian, the former head of the Xiao family, had ventured out more than a decade ago in search of a secret treasure that could enhance Xiao Mo's physical body, but he met an unexpected demise.

Following this, Xiao Qingyu's father, Xiao Canglan, succeeded the position of family head, holding absolute power.

Xiao Qingyu didn't even spare a glance at Xiao Mo, whom she had frozen. She focused her gaze on the High Elder and said, "It's time to announce the result, High Elder."

The High Elder slowly nodded, his voice deep as he said, "Now, I will make the decision on behalf of the family head, and expel Xiao Mo from the family! From this day forth, he is no longer a member of the Xiao family. Let him fend for himself!"

Suddenly, Xiao Qingyu let out a light, silvery laugh.

"Qingyu, my dear niece, do you have anything else to say?" the High Elder asked in a gentle tone.

Xiao Qingyu gave Xiao Mo a brief glance, her voice remained calm as she said, "Although Xiao Mo is a waste now, he is not without any value."

"The Xu family from the Desolate City has shown interest in making Xiao Mo their son-in-law, and they have offered their celestial treasure, the Ice-Fire Ginseng. This treasure can assist me in breaking through my current realm!

Since Xiao Mo is now a waste, sending him to the Xu family as their son-in-law, in exchange for this treasure, seems like a very good deal."

As soon as Xiao Qingyu's words were heard, the expressions of the elders present brightened immediately!

"Indeed, my dear niece Qingyu's proposal is excellent!"

"Driving away this wretch, while also gaining a Heaven and Earth Spiritual Treasure for our Xiao family, is indeed a big win!"

The Grand Elder on the main seat nodded with a smile, "In that case, let's proceed as Qingyue suggested."

Xiao Qingyue, the treasured daughter of the Xiao family, and all the presiding elders around her broke into satisfied smiles.

They were incredibly pleased with themselves, arrogant, and self-satisfied, thinking they had everything under control.

Little did they know, the ring on Xiao Mo's hand was emitting a pitch-black light that seemed to be devouring the surround space.

Inside the darkness, Xiao Mo stumbled, his eyes hollow, similar to a walking zombie.

Just then, a woman in black appeared before him in a shadowy manner.

"Despair because your bloodline was taken?"

"Lost faith because all your powers are gone?"

"Young man, are you really that weak? It is quite disappointing."

Xiao Mo's eyes gradually came back to life, and his face showed a strong sense of grief and indignation.

But before Xiao Mo could respond, the woman in black continued, "Do you want to avenge yourself? Do you want to dispel your hatred? Do you want to regain your strength? Do you want those who framed and betrayed you to regret and tremble in fear?"

Upon hearing these words, thousands of thoughts rushed through Xiao Mo's mind.

However, when it came to his lips, it was just one word.

"Yes!"

The woman in black revealed a satisfied smile, nodding her head, "Very well, I will give you a chance!"

"But remember, the path I offer you is rugged and fraught with countless dangers, a momentary lapse could mean a certain death!"

"Only those with great determination and tenacity can succeed!"

Xiao Mo gritted his teeth and said, "I fear not death, what then, should I be afraid of?"

"That's the spirit, allow me to give you a helping hand!"

As soon as the woman in black finished speaking, the boundless darkness flowed like water, forming into a vast vortex.

The center of this vortex was Xiao Mo!

The infinite darkness poured into Xiao Mo's body, causing him unbearable pain. A mournful howl echoed from him.

Xiao Mo's eyes, too, were now tainted by this darkness, appearing as dark as a black hole!