Great Xia: At the start, summon the Net of Heaven to suppress the martial arts world.

Upon realizing this, the Xu family patriarch couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that the number of people was ultimately not as predetermined as fate would have it.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man frowned, silently digesting the information his ancestor had just said.

Although the Xu family did not send anyone to investigate the Great Xia Dynasty, they did know some intelligence about it.

Previously, it was uncertain whether there were immortals within the Great Xia Dynasty. Now it seems that if there are no immortals, the Great Xia Dynasty would obviously not dare to attack the Xu family in this way.

The Great Xia Dynasty is now a fierce tiger, a tiger that has descended from the mountain.

Such existences cause middle-aged people to hesitate, unsure of how to deal with them.

When the two sides are in conflict, the bystanders naturally benefit.

Both the Xu family and the Great Xia Dynasty are behemoths that enjoy the fortune of their respective regions. Now, hatred has been established between the two, and the Xu family can no longer live in peace.

Upon realizing this, even a middle-aged person can't help but sigh inwardly, feeling quite troubled.

After a moment of solitary contemplation, the middle-aged man's eyes grew even more resolute.

Looking back over the years, the Xu family has kept a low profile, yet they have still fallen to this state. A feeling of resentment towards heaven and earth arises in my heart and grows stronger.

The middle-aged man straightened his posture gradually, and as he did so, his eyes became even more resolute. He then straightened his clothes, looked at the old man, and bowed solemnly, saying:

"Xu Yu, the patriarch of the Xu family, hereby requests permission from the patriarch to engage in battle!"

"We are willing to mobilize all members of the Xu family and all affiliated forces to fight the Great Xia Dynasty to the death!"

"Even if the Xu family were to disappear from the historical stage, we would not hesitate."

"Only for a fight to the death!"

Having said that, Xu Yu bowed deeply and remained seated, awaiting the ancestor's response.

Having kept a low profile for many years, I secretly wish to act boldly just once.

Even at the cost of his life, he would not hesitate.

Upon hearing this, the old ancestor stared intently at the middle-aged man before him with his cloudy eyes, devoid of any emotion.

At this moment, the ancestor suddenly realized that the invasion of the Great Xia Dynasty was not necessarily a bad thing.

The dormant vitality of the Xu family, which had been dormant for many years, was fully revealed today in the Xu family patriarch.

For many years, the Xu family has strived to reduce its presence due to its own will, which led the Great Xia Dynasty to place its first battle against the Xu family.

If we continue to be hesitant and cautious this time, how can the spirit of courage within the family be preserved in the future?

With this thought in mind, the old man slowly spoke:

"Go ahead. You are the head of the Xu family. Everything is based on your will. If necessary, this old man is also willing to go to the battlefield!"

After saying this, the ancestor slowly closed his eyes and said no more.

"Thank you, Ancestor!" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man felt relieved, bowed respectfully, and turned to leave.

A moment later, a huge bell rang three times within the city.

Inside the city, everyone who heard the bell was startled.

Although it is unknown why the alarm bell, which had been silent for many years, suddenly rang at this moment.

Upon hearing the sound, everyone dared not delay and hurriedly put down what they were doing, heading straight to the bell to gather.

After the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, under the enormous alarm bell, Xu Yu, the head of the Xu family, stood solemnly beneath it, looking expressionlessly at the many clansmen before him. Clearly, the one who rang the bell was Xu Yu.

At this moment, on the plaza, whether they were powerful beings at the Land Immortal Realm or experts at the Grandmaster Realm, they all stared solemnly at the head of the Xu family on the high platform.

The entire square, with nearly ten thousand people, remained completely silent, without making a sound.

In such a solemn atmosphere, after a moment, Xu Yu, the head of the Xu family, finally spoke slowly:

"We have just received news that several hundred members of the Xu family branch in the Seven Domains may perish tonight."

Upon hearing this, the nearly 10,000 people in the square remained silent, not uttering a sound or whispering among themselves, all waiting for the empty praise to be acknowledged.

The Xu family has not suffered such a great loss in over a thousand years.

It is truly remarkable that those present were able to maintain their composure in the face of such terrible news.

After a pause, Xu Yu continued:

"In the tens of thousands of years of the Xu family's heritage, this event is still unheard of."

"If this grudge is not avenged, the Xu family will have no face to live in the four regions, and no face to face the ancestors of the Xu family!"

"Revenge!" Upon hearing this, nearly ten thousand people below echoed in unison.

The sound of their voices soared to the heavens and spread throughout the entire city of Xu.

Outside the square, on the tower, the patriarch of the Xu family, seeing this scene, had an inscrutable expression, seemingly lost in thought. He simply stood outside the pavilion, quietly watching the oath-taking ceremony prepared by Xu Yu.

Upon seeing this from the high platform, Xu Yu continued:

"With the patriarch's approval, from this day forward, the Xu family will officially enter a state of war preparedness!"

"All members of our tribe who are currently abroad must be recalled immediately to prepare to face a formidable enemy!"

"This battle has only two outcomes: either the enemy is destroyed, or our Xu clan disappears into the annals of history!"

"No matter how brutal the war is, the head of the family does not want any cowards, surrenderers, or traitors in the family."

"Fight! Fight! Fight!" Upon hearing this, although they knew that this might be a matter of life and death for their clansmen, the clansmen below still showed no fear, only a desire for revenge.

The Xu family has been able to survive for tens of thousands of years because the hearts of its members are naturally as united as a rope; otherwise, the Xu family would have long since fallen apart over time.

Whatever choice the head of the family makes, the clansmen will obey.

This is not blind loyalty; it is a family tradition.

"Three days to prepare. After three days, the first echelon of the Xu family will set off for the Seven Domains."

"I hope this battle will demonstrate the might of the Xu family, a clan with a history of ten thousand years, so that outsiders will tremble at the mere mention of our name!"

The fate of the Xu family will obviously be decided in this battle. Without much thought, Xu Yu knows how fierce the battle three days from now will be.

Although the Great Xia Dynasty has only been established for a short time, its strength is already comparable to that of the Xu family.

In a closely contested situation, even if one wins, it will likely be a Pyrrhic victory.

After the Pyrrhic victory, the Xu family, numbering nearly 10,000, may have lost almost 80% of their strength.

Upon realizing this, Xu Yu looked at the many family members in front of him and suddenly felt a pang of pity.

But things have come to this point, and the principle that a compassionate leader cannot command an army is still clear to those who are not virtuous.

They themselves were even prepared to sacrifice themselves in the great war.

After the battle, the Xu family will certainly be unable to maintain its current position and will completely lose control over the four regions.

Given all the pros and cons, Xu Yu must have been under immense pressure to make this decision.

Shaking his head, Xu Yu stopped thinking about it. Since the matter was already settled, there was no point in dwelling on it.

"After arranging matters within their respective clans, the heads of each branch of the Xu family should gather at the pavilion to discuss the grand plan!"

"The rest of you, prepare yourselves!"

After saying that, Xu Yu glanced around and then disappeared from the platform.

On the plaza, the members of the Xu family gradually dispersed to make preparations.