Previously, as Li Yang left behind a series of martial arts inheritance, the Li family rose rapidly and became the top family in the city.
As a big family in the city, the Li family's industry embellishes the city like bright stars. However, the good times did not last long, and the arrival of the Cao family quickly broke all this beauty.
The Li family's properties are spread across every corner of Lingyao City, from bustling commercial streets to busy workshops, from rich manors to important trade hubs. The Li family has won the trust and respect of the people with its honest operations and excellent management. Their business empire not only brought huge wealth to the family, but also made an indelible contribution to the prosperity of Lingyao City.
On that sunny day, the streets of Lingyao City were still bustling with people coming and going. In the Li family's shop, the clerks are busy greeting customers, and the goods are dazzling, demonstrating the strong strength of the Li family. In the manor, farmers worked hard and looked forward to the joy of harvest. In the workshop, craftsmen focus on creating various exquisite handicrafts and inheriting ancient skills.
However, all this tranquility was broken by the arrival of the Cao family. The Cao family, a powerful family from afar, heard about the wealth in Lingyao City and coveted it. They marched into Lingyao City with a huge army and ambitious plans.
Cao Ba, the leader of the Cao family, is an ambitious and cruel man. He was tall, with a stern face, and an arrogant look in his eyes. He led the elite troops of the Cao family, like a raging flood, sweeping through the streets and alleys of Lingyao City.
The Cao family first focused on the Li family's commercial street. This is the most prosperous place in Lingyao City. There are many shops and merchants gathered here. It is really a fat place.
The most important thing is that they feel the aura of advanced skills from the warriors of the Li family, but currently no one in the Li family can practice these advanced skills to a sufficient level.
So, out of greed, the attack started quickly.
After the Cao family came in, Cao Ba quickly led the troops and came to the commercial street aggressively. He stood on the street, scanning the surrounding shops with cold eyes, and then waved his hand and ordered: "Occupy all these shops for me!"
The soldiers of the Cao family rushed into the store like wolves and tigers. They ignored the panic and resistance of the clerks and forcibly looted the goods and money in the store. Some guys tried to resist, but they seemed so powerless in the face of the powerful force of Cao's soldiers. Soon, the commercial street fell into chaos.
After the Li family learned that the commercial street was occupied by the Cao family, they were furious. Li Changwu, the head of the Li family, is a wise and brave man. He immediately summoned the masters of the family to prepare for a life-and-death struggle with the Cao family. However, Cao Ba was already prepared. He deployed numerous traps and troops around the commercial street, waiting for the Li family's counterattack.
Li Changwu led the masters of the Li family to the commercial street, but found himself surrounded by the Cao family. Cao Ba stood on a high place, looked at Li Changwu proudly, and said: "Li Changwu, the era of your Li family is over. Now, Lingyao City belongs to our Cao family."
Li Changwu glared at Cao Ba and said, "Cao Ba, your Cao family is so unreasonable and unreasonable, you will definitely receive retribution."
Cao Ba burst out laughing and said: "Retribution? In this world of jungle, only the strong can survive. If your Li family doesn't want to be exterminated, just surrender obediently."
Li Changwu gritted his teeth and said, "Our Li family would rather die than surrender!"
After that, Li Changwu led the masters of the Li family to attack the Cao family. The two sides started a fierce battle. Although the Li family's masters were brave, they gradually fell into trouble in the face of the Cao family's numerical advantage and powerful force.
The battle lasted for a long time, and the masters of the Li family fell one after another. Li Changwu watched his companions continue to sacrifice, and his heart was filled with grief and anger. But he knew that he couldn't be reckless, so he had to grit his teeth and escape temporarily with the remaining elders.
However, in the end, the Li family failed. Cao Ba led the soldiers of the Cao family and completely occupied the commercial street. The Li family's industry suffered a heavy blow, and the family's reputation also plummeted.
The Cao family was not satisfied. They continued to attack other industries of the Li family. Manors, workshops, and trading hubs were occupied by the Cao family one after another. The people of the Li family watched all this in horror, and they didn't know what to do.
In this process, the Cao family showed their arrogance and cruelty. Regardless of the life and death of the people, they forcibly seized the Li family's property. Some people tried to resist, but they had no choice but to succumb to the Cao family's force.
Lingyao City fell into a state of gloom and gloom. The once prosperous city has now become dilapidated and people's lives have fallen into trouble. After the Li family's property was seized by the Cao family, the family's fate became precarious.
However, the Li family did not give up. They are accumulating strength in secret, waiting for the opportunity to come. They believe that one day, they will regain their own property and restore the family's glory.
Why?
——Everyone knows that there is another Li Yang outside the Li family!
Li Yang is their hope.
Until today.
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In a remote corner outside Lingyao City, there is a mountain range rich in black iron ore, which is one of the fundamental resource points where the Li family started.
On this day, the sun shines on the black iron mine, shining with dark brown light. The Li family warriors were busy working in the mines as usual, wearing simple armor and holding digging tools. Their faces were covered with sweat, but their eyes showed determination and persistence. They know the importance of these black iron mines, which are not only the source of family wealth, but also the cornerstone of the development of Lingyao City. Suddenly, a burst of noisy footsteps came, breaking the tranquility in the mine. The Li family warriors stopped what they were doing and looked at the cave entrance warily. I saw a group of menacing Cao family warriors dressed in gorgeous battle armor filing in. They were all tall, with stern faces, and arrogance and disdain in their eyes.
The leader of the Cao family warriors is a burly man with a sinewy face, his name is Cao Meng. Cao Meng held a huge battle ax in his hand, with a cold light flashing on the ax blade, as if to demonstrate to the Li family warriors. He strode up to the Li family warriors, glanced at them with contemptuous eyes, and then sneered: "From now on, this place belongs to our Cao family. You ants, get out of here!"
The Li family warriors looked at each other with anger in their eyes. One of the older Li family warriors stood up, his name was Li Zhong. Li Zhong is thin, but his eyes show determination. He said to Cao Meng: "This Xuan Iron Mine has always been the property of our Li family, why do you, the Cao family, rob it?"
Cao Meng laughed heartily after hearing this. He pointed his battle ax at Li Zhong and said: "Why? Just rely on the strength of our Cao family! In this world of the jungle, strength is everything. If you, the Li family, don't want to suffer, get out of here, otherwise don't blame us." You’re welcome.”
Li Zhong glared at Cao Meng and said, "Our Li family will not give up our property easily. Your Cao family will definitely be punished for being so unreasonable."
Cao Meng's face darkened, and a trace of murderous intent flashed in his eyes. He raised his battle ax and said to Li Zhong: "Since you don't drink fine wine for toasting, then don't blame my men for being ruthless."
After saying that, Cao Meng waved his hand, and the Cao family warriors behind him immediately rushed forward. They brandished their weapons and attacked the Li family warriors. Although the Li family warriors were angry, they also knew that their strength was far from that of the Cao family warriors. They could only resist, hoping to delay time and wait for the family's rescue.
The battle broke out instantly, and the mine was filled with the sounds of clashing weapons and shouts. With their strong strength and sophisticated equipment, the Cao family warriors quickly gained the upper hand. They attacked the Li family warriors like wolves and tigers without mercy. The Li family warriors were retreating steadily, and some people kept getting injured and falling to the ground.
Li Zhong watched his companions being injured one by one, and his heart was filled with grief and anger. He waved his long sword and desperately resisted the attack of the Cao family warriors. But after all, he is old and his physical strength is gradually declining. Under Cao Meng's fierce attack, Li Zhong was shocked and retreated repeatedly, spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"Old guy, why don't you surrender?" Cao Meng smiled proudly and approached Li Zhong step by step.
Li Zhong wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, with unyielding fire burning in his eyes. He said: "We Li family warriors would rather die than surrender!"
Cao Meng's face turned cold and he raised his ax to strike at Li Zhong. At this critical moment, a young Li family warrior rushed over and stood in front of Li Zhong. This young warrior's name is Li Yi. He has a handsome face and courage and perseverance in his eyes.
Li Yi said to Cao Meng: "What's the point of bullying an old man? If you have the ability, come to me."
Cao Meng looked at Li Yi with a hint of surprise in his eyes. He didn't expect that in this situation, someone would dare to stand up and challenge him. Cao Meng sneered and said: "Boy, you are very courageous. However, courage cannot change your destiny. Today, you will all die here."
After saying that, Cao Meng waved his battle ax and rushed towards Li Yi. Li Yi was not afraid and raised his sword to meet him. The two of them fought together instantly, and the clash of weapons was deafening. Although Li Yi is young, his martial arts are very superb. He nimbly dodged Cao Meng's attacks while looking for opportunities to counterattack.
However, Cao Meng is a master of the Cao family after all, and his strength is far superior to Li Yi. After a fierce battle, Li Yi was gradually at a disadvantage. There were many injuries on his body, and his armor was stained red with blood. But he still did not give up and stubbornly resisted Cao Meng's attack.
Just when Li Yi was about to lose his strength, other Li family warriors rushed over and joined the battle. Although they knew that they were no match for the Cao family warriors, they could not just watch Li Yi fight alone. They must use their lives to defend the dignity and honor of the Li family.
When the Cao family warriors saw how tenacious the Li family warriors were, they couldn't help but feel a little angry. They increased their attack intensity and wanted to end the battle as soon as possible. Under the fierce attack of the Cao family warriors, the Li family warriors fell one after another. Their blood dyed the black iron ore red, as if telling their unyielding and tragic nature.
The battle lasted for a long time, and almost all the Li family warriors were wiped out. Only Li Yi and a few warriors were still resisting tenaciously. Their bodies were covered with wounds and their strength was exhausted. But they still didn't give up, their eyes were full of hatred and unyielding.
Cao Meng couldn't help but admire these tenacious Li family warriors. But he knew that he couldn't be soft-hearted. He must completely defeat the Li family warriors to ensure the Cao family's control of the Xuan Iron Mine. Cao Meng raised his battle ax and said to Li Yi: "Boy, you have no chance. Surrender, maybe I can spare your life."
Li Yi wiped the blood on his face with a determined look in his eyes. He said: "We Li family warriors would rather die than surrender! As long as we are alive, we will not let your Cao family succeed."
Cao Meng's face darkened and he said, "Since you are so disrespectful, don't blame me for being cruel."
After saying that, Cao Meng waved his battle ax and rushed towards Li Yi. Li Yi gritted his teeth, raised his sword and faced him. But his strength was exhausted and he was unable to withstand Cao Meng's attack. Under Cao Meng's axe, Li Yi was thrown away and fell heavily to the ground.
Li Yi struggled to stand up, but he had no strength. He looked at the sky, filled with unwillingness. He didn't understand why fate was so unfair and why the Cao family could take away their home and property so arrogantly. He thought of the glory of his family and those beautiful days, and tears couldn't help but fall from the corners of his eyes.
The other Li family warriors were also immersed in despair. Some of them were seriously injured and lying on the ground unable to move; some were holding the weapons in their hands tightly, their eyes full of anger and helplessness. They knew that they had no way out and that only death was waiting for them.
At this moment, there was a sudden strong wave of airflow in the sky. Everyone looked up and saw a figure speeding towards them like lightning. The figure was extremely fast and landed on the Black Iron Mine in the blink of an eye. Everyone took a closer look and saw that the person coming was Li Yang who came urgently from the sect.
Li Yang was tall, with a stern face, and a strong murderous intent in his eyes. He was wearing a black robe with a golden belt tied around his waist. His long hair was flying in the wind, making him look particularly majestic. He held a long sword in his hand, and the sword flashed with cold light, as if announcing its powerful power to the world.
Li Yang glanced at the tragic situation on the Xuantie Mine, and the anger in his heart instantly burned. He saw the despair and pain of the Li family warriors, and saw the arrogance and domineeringness of the Cao family warriors. His eyes became colder, and the sword in his hand trembled slightly.
"Who dares to bully my Li family!" Li Yang roared angrily, his voice echoing like thunder in the black iron mine. (End of chapter)