Son-in-law Heaven Emperor Xiao Yi
Chapter 859 - 857: Tong Zhan's Decision

"If you don't get out within three breaths, I'll definitely not spare your life!"

Xiao Yi's voice, cold as a blade's edge, exploded amidst the crowd.

For a moment,

The once noisy and bustling village fell into eerie silence, everyone staring at Xiao Yi and his group with faces full of shock, especially the cyclops and other strongmen from Black Cloud Stronghold; their expressions darkened with cold and brutal hues.

Black Cloud Stronghold was the overlord within eight hundred miles, and it was always they who threatened others—when had they ever been threatened?

The cyclops' chilling gaze swept toward the trio, pausing ever so slightly on Tong Yao, with a sneering smile, "What a pretty little beauty..."

The cyclops sauntered towards Xiao Yi and his companions.

Not far away, Tong Zhan also saw Xiao Yi and his group, pausing slightly when he saw Tong Yao, his head suddenly throbbing in pain, nearly stumbling to the ground.

At the same time.

The cyclops had already approached Xiao Yi, looking down at the trio from on high, with a "duang" he slammed his longsword on the table before him, laughing coldly, "Boy, are you going to kill yourself, or should I do it?"

Xiao Yi didn't even look up, just sighed, "Such a good day of celebration, and you've ruined it..."

Little Lin chuckled, his porcelain-doll-like adorable face with a smile that seemed somewhat sinister, "Boss, three breaths have passed!"

"Make it clean, don't ruin their big day!" Xiao Yi instructed.

"Understood!"

Little Lin quickly nodded, his hands making snapping sounds as he clenched them, then stood up and walked towards the cyclops.

The cyclops was also taken aback.

Seeing Little Lin, who was barely as tall as his waist, getting ready to challenge him, he felt a mix of amusement and disbelief, reaching out a burly hand towards Little Lin's head, "You little brat, aren't you afraid..."

Before he could finish.

The cyclops' eyes bulged, filled with fresh red blood vessels.

He looked down with difficulty, only to see Little Lin a few yards away from him.

In Little Lin's palm, a blood-drenched heart was held, with blood dripping down between the fingers. The cyclops' single eye's pupil gradually dilated, his hand reaching out, making a ghastly gurgling sound.

Little Lin smirked, "Goodbye!"

Bang!

The heart was suddenly crushed.

The cyclops fell to the ground with a thud.

Hiss!

All the onlookers couldn't help but gasp, staring at Little Lin with faces full of horror and disbelief. It was hard for them to imagine that such an innocent, doll-like youth could so easily kill the formidable and domineering cyclops.

Little Lin's gaze turned towards the Black Cloud Stronghold's remaining fighters: "Your turn!"

"Run!"

"The big boss is dead, let's run for it!"

One by one, the Black Cloud Stronghold's fighters frantically started running away, and just as Little Lin was about to give chase, Xiao Yi spoke up, "Wait a moment!"

"Huh?"

Little Lin was puzzled, looking at Xiao Yi, "Boss, you're letting them go just like that?"

Xiao Yi shook his head and instead looked over Little Lin's shoulder. Tong Zhan had regained his senses and was looking at Xiao Yi and the others with a dazed face.

That puzzled look in his eyes clearly showed he hadn't recovered his memory yet.

Xiao Yi said to Tong Zhan, "These people are for you to deal with!"

Tong Zhan was taken aback.

Looking at the scattering Black Cloud Stronghold crowd, his face revealed a moment of hesitation.

The graceful young woman by his side pulled on his sleeve, worried, "Brother Tong Zhan, Black Cloud Stronghold is not to be trifled with..."

Little Lin returned to Xiao Yi's side, asking with confusion, "Boss, what's this..."

"Let's see what decision he makes!"

Xiao Yi's gaze remained calm as he watched Tong Zhan. To become his apprentice, having talent and a firm heart towards martial arts were not enough. Black Cloud Stronghold had just set their sights on his woman.

If Tong Zhan remained merciful and soft-hearted in this situation,

Then he certainly didn't qualify to be his apprentice.

Little Lin's eyes swiveled as he figured out Xiao Yi's intention and smiled bitterly, "He has, after all, lost his memory, I'm afraid..."

"I believe in my brother!" Tong Yao suddenly said.

Just then...

All trace of bewilderment disappeared from Tong Zhan's face, which took on an earnest and solemn expression, "If one can't even protect the person he loves most, what right does he have to pursue the pinnacle of martial arts? Ming Yue, just watch, your man will not allow anyone to hurt you!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Tong Zhan broke free from Ming Yue's restraints, his figure flashed, and he grabbed a stool from the side.

He instantly caught up with several strong men from Black Cloud Stronghold.

Those bandits, who also lived by the blade, saw that Tong Zhan was actually coming at them with a stool and their eyes instantly filled with murderous intent, "Damn it, if we can't handle that freak, are we afraid of you?"

"Kill him!"

Several fierce bandits immediately charged at Tong Zhan.

Bang!

Tong Zhan dodged the oncoming blade, and with a vicious smash of the stool, its back hit the back of a bandit's head, splattering brains and blood, the bandit died on the spot.

Right after, Tong Zhan, holding the broken stool leg, thrust it forward, piercing straight through the chests of three bandits.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

Tong Zhan picked up two fallen swords, turned into a demon god, and wherever he went, heads rolled.

The dazzling sword light, in an instant, stained him the color of fresh blood.

Like an Asura bathed in blood.

Wherever Tong Zhan passed, heads rolled, and not a single one of the hundred bandits survived, all falling to his Longsword. After slaying all the strong, Tong Zhan's eyes became even colder.

Suddenly...

His head buzzed with a dull sound, his body trembled, relying on the Longsword to support himself.

After a moment, he regained his senses.

Tong Zhan's eyes once again became clear, but he had recovered his memory, he turned back to look in Xiao Yi's direction. Seeing Xiao Yi's mouth slightly raised, a gratified smile on his face, Tong Zhan dashed to Xiao Yi in an instant.

He knelt down with a thud.

Tong Zhan proclaimed loudly, "Disciple Tong Zhan greets Master!"

"Good, you have not disappointed me!"

Xiao Yi nodded with satisfaction, patted Tong Zhan's shoulder gently, and said, "First settle things here, then follow me."

Tong Zhan nodded firmly, then turned and walked towards Ming Yue.

This woman who had stayed with him during his amnesia, who had developed a bond with him, and who was to become his wife.

However...

The woman who had once loved him deeply, when she saw Tong Zhan again, her face showed a look of panic and fear, and she instinctively stepped back from Tong Zhan's extended hand.

Tong Zhan's hand hung suspended in mid-air, a trace of sorrow flashed deep in his eyes.

His gaze fixed on Ming Yue.

After a moment.

Tong Zhan sighed deeply, knowing that he and Ming Yue ultimately belonged to two different worlds. He needed to pursue the martial path to protect the ones he loved, while Ming Yue desired only a peaceful life.

With this thought.

Tong Zhan said solemnly, "I'm sorry!"

As he spoke.

Tong Zhan turned away and went back to Xiao Yi's side.

Xiao Yi looked at him, "Have you thought it through?"

If he left with him, it meant that the romance between Tong Zhan and Ming Yue would have no outcome.

Tong Zhan nodded, "I have thought it through!"

"If that's the case, then let's leave!"

Xiao Yi waved his hand, taking Tong Zhan and the others, soaring into the sky.

Leaving behind the villagers of Moonlight Village looking at each other in dismay, and the heartbroken Ming Yue, with tears rolling down her cheeks. The village chief, pained by the sight of Ming Yue, said, "Why not hold him back? If you speak up, he would surely stay!"

Ming Yue shook her head, "He has his pursuits, I love him, so I cannot hold him back..."