There are only a handful of top masters in the martial arts world. With Zuo Shoudao dead, the righteous path will definitely look for a replacement, and Wan Ting is a very good choice.

But one Wan Ting isn't enough. Compared to Wan Ting, Xia Chao's status in the martial arts world is top-notch. Therefore, something must happen to Wan Ting so that Xia Chao has no choice but to take his place.

Even if Ling Jiusheng didn't make a move against Wan Ting, Qi Chang'an would still do something. However, the moment he saw Wan Xuan, Qi Chang'an already knew Wan Xuan's true identity, so he wasn't in a hurry. Since it was Ling Jiusheng, he would definitely not allow the righteous people to participate in the war of cessation properly.

Of course, Ling Jiusheng had not thought of attacking from behind before. However, Qi Chang'an first killed Zuo Shoudao and then injured Xiao Baishu, which meant that Ling Jiusheng had no choice but to do so. The martial arts world believed that all these events were done by the Demonic Sect, so what difference would it make if he killed Wan Ting?

Xia Chao's expression clearly showed anger. "Qi Chang'an... your goal is to kill all of us. Your approach to Feng Guang and your marriage to Feng Guang are just ways to gain my trust and thus participate in this war to end the war?"

At this moment, Xia Chao's biggest worry is still his daughter.

“Father-in-law, you are wrong.” Qi Chang’an’s lips curled into a faint smile, innocent and harmless, just like his previous upright and incorruptible self. He said slowly, “Feng Guang and I are truly sincere with each other.”

Xia Chao said sarcastically, "You deceived Feng Guang... and you still have the nerve to say you treated him sincerely?"

“I haven’t deceived Feng Guang. There are just some things I haven’t let her know. Feng Guang doesn’t need to know about these things in the martial world. She just needs to be pampered by me.” As Qi Chang’an spoke, his gentle demeanor softened even more. He never let Feng Guang know too much about the turmoil in the martial world, and Feng Guang didn’t need to worry about these things. As long as her heart was full of him, that was enough. “Feng Guang is my wife, and that will never change.”

Ling Jiusheng suddenly asked, "That day... Feng Guang suddenly came to say those things to me, was that also something you instigated, right?"

He didn't mention expressing his feelings because he didn't want Fengguang's reputation to be tarnished.

“That’s right, it was me who instigated it.” Qi Chang’an smiled slightly. “You are the leader of the Demonic Sect, yet you cherish this junior sister very much. But your feelings for Miss Hua Yan are also quite special. I’m also a little curious whether you will refuse or accept. If you refuse, will Feng Guang hate you? If you accept…”

Qi Chang'an paused for a second, and at that moment, everyone present felt an inexplicable pressure. After a moment, he smiled easily and said, "It's good that you didn't accept it, which is why you've been able to live until now."

Xia Chao's voice was cold, but filled with regret, "Qi Chang'an, I misjudged people and actually agreed to let Feng Guang marry you..."

If he dies, what will become of Wang Ci and Feng Guang? Qi Chang'an is an unfathomable man; the mother and daughter are no match for him.

"You should agree." Qi Chang'an smiled lazily. "If you don't agree, your Hidden Army would have been wiped out long ago, and I would be Feng Guang's only support."

Although he spoke casually, no one doubted the truthfulness of his words. If he really had wiped out the entire Hidden Army, it wouldn't be surprising.

"You..." Xia Chao had barely finished uttering a single word when he clutched his chest, unable to breathe.

Qi Chang'an said coldly, "You will die slowly in weakness and powerlessness. You don't need to thank me for leaving you with a complete corpse."

These江湖人 (jianghu people) had long since lost the strength to argue.

"If it were me..." Just then, a pleasant voice rang out, and a petite figure in red slowly walked into the hall. The entire hall was filled with poisonous gas, and the moment she entered, the poison entered her body, and she quickly felt weak. Her steps began to falter, and she was in danger of collapsing at any moment. When she finally reached the center of the hall, she stopped, too weak to move, and could only smile weakly, "Would you leave me a complete corpse?"

As soon as she finished speaking, her body collapsed limply.

As they were about to land, the man pulled her into his arms. He held her tightly, a hint of panic in his smile. He whispered, "Didn't I tell you to wait for me at home? Why did you come here again?"

"I'm worried about you and Father..." Her pale face made her small features even more beautiful. She raised her hand to cover his face and whispered, "Husband, did I come to the wrong place..."