Protect Our Clan Leader

The two closest were the Liu Clan’s elite, Liu Yongzhou, and the Zhao Clan’s elite, Zhao Dingtian.

In a sudden panic, he unintentionally retreated two steps. However, after making this move, he immediately regretted it, his face flushing with embarrassment.

Following behind Wang Shouzhe were the siblings from the Liu family. They were afraid that Wang Shouzhe would be at a disadvantage and had wanted to offer their support, but they didn’t expect to witness this scene.

“Brother Shouzhe is indeed extraordinary,” whispered Liu Ruolei.

After a moment of stunned silence, Liu Yuanrui wore a bitter smile of helplessness on his face. “Shouzhe, brother Shouzhe, you keep surpassing my expectations.”

The clan leaders of the Liu and Zhao families, once exuding brimming confidence and vitality, were now frozen in their tracks.

The high morale that the two clans had labored to build shattered to pieces with his words.

It took a few moments before Liu Shengye shook off his shock. He shot a look at the embarrassed Liu Yongzhou, then turned to Wang Shouzhe and said sarcastically, “Nephew Shouzhe, you’ve really grown into quite the impressive figure since we parted at Dingpu Ferry. It seems even when your old uncle comes to visit, you hardly pay any attention. Does the Wang family of Ping’an not understand even basic etiquette anymore?”

Since his momentum had been broken, Liu Shengye, who was skilled in words, prepared to fight back

Wang Shouzhe looked around, finally landing his puzzled gaze on Liu Shengye. “Oh, isn’t this the head of the Liu family? My apologies, but as a real man, I’ve never been prepared to recognize a wolf as my relative.”

You…” Liu Shengye’s face turned red with embarrassment. He had come to confront Wang Shouzhe, feeling superior and attempting to demonstrate the power and decorum of a traditional prominent family.

But Wang Shouzhe dared to tear open this facade.

“Well, well, weh,” Liu Shengye said with an angry smile. “I didn’t think the mighty Wang family of Ping’an would lose the values of a prominent family and its manners before it even collapsed.”

“Liu Shengye, are you kidding me?” Wang Shouzhe asked with a bewildered face, “Traditional values and etiquette are for people. Who in this world would be polite to an animal?”

To “support” the propaganda strategy of the Liu and Zhao families, Wang Shouzhe used some mysterious energy each time he spoke, ensuring that the onlookers could hear him clearly.

As he intended, the spectators broke into a riot of laughter. Among them were neutral observers who had come to simply enjoy the show.

Disturbed by the sight of hundreds of onlooking crowd, the Liu and Zhao families felt powerless.

“You…” Liu Shengye, his face bright red with rage, was near bursting with anger. “You little bastard… since you want to tear off all pretenses, don’t blame me for showing no mercy today.”

Haha ~ ~ It’s as if when you and your forces stormed to the Wang Family’s doorstep, it was to pay me a courtesy visit,” Wang Shouzhe’s expression gradually turned serious. “Listen to me, Liu Shengye” he called out,

The Kingdom of Da Qian has been flourishing for three thousand years. My Wang family’s Old Ancestor, Zhou Xuan, led the Expansion Order to the south, slaying beasts and occupying the wilderness for the sake of humanity and for the sake of our ancestors, to establish a place of residence. He made great contributions to humankind.”

At these words, many spectators grew somber. Most of them were locals, still holding respect for the Old Ancestor Zhou Xuan who had paved the way for Ping’an Town.

In the year 3095 of Da Qian’s flourishing era, during the invasion of the fifth-level beasts, our Old Ancestor Zhou Xuan went to the frontline, fighting to the death to protect the tens of thousands of residents in Ping’an Town. In that battle, the Wang family suffered heavy losses; our clan members and the head of the household were either killed or wounded. My Wang family’s Zhou Xuan and Qiongyuan Old Ancestors gave their lives in battle. Where were the Liu Clan’s Old Ancestor Liu Zhde and the Zhao Clan’s Old Ancestor Zhao Bojun then? They not only played dead but allowed two waves of beasts in, causing the Wang family’s defense line to completely collapse.”

The crowd gradually stirred with anger. Such uncovered secrets would naturally not be disclosed by the Liu and Zhao families, for it would mean they were utterly despicable.

“Slander, you’re slandering us!” Liu Shengye retorted. “Wang Shouzhe, don’t talk nonsense without proof.” If these things were entirely circulated, it would cause too much damage to the reputation of the Liu and Zhao families.

Even the young generation of the Liu and Zhao families started to second guess. However, they mostly view this information as false because it was being stated by an enemy faction.

“We both know whether it’s slander or not,” Shouzhe sneered. “Since you have objections, let’s talk about the present. Countless outrageous acts have been taken by your Liu and Zhao families during this plague of insects, in order to seize the land of civilians. Many families of civilians have been affected because of you. If it wasn’t for the Wang family stepping in and providing assistance, I don’t know how many farmers would’ve lost their lands and ended up as slaves. Do you also want to say this is without proof?”

“Liu Shengye, before you demand respect from others, you should first become a human being rather than a beast.”

As soon as Wang Shouzhe’s voice fell, a group of farmers shouted, “It’s true, everything Clan Leader Wang said is true.”

More and more people began to shout,” It’s true. The Liu and Zhao families are ruthless. Instead of aiding during the disaster, they took the opportunity to annex and plunder our land.”

The vocal outrage of the farmers and civilians formed a deafening chorus of anger reverberating in the sky, finally expressing their inner rage.

Many newcomers to Ping’an Town, including peddlers and pedestrians, were astonished and bewildered. Could it be? Were the Liu and Zhao clans so shameless that they did not even try to veil their land grabbing schemes behind a scrap of decency?

Could they be so brazen as to create a scene at the doorstep of the Wang family for such an affair?

Suddenly, even the vigor of the Liu and Zhao families’ head of households seemed to be suppressed.

Especially Clan Leaders Liu Shengye and Zhao Jinxian, who were so enraged that they were on the verge of vomiting blood.

In their initial plans and imagination, they had intended to suppress the Wang family with the combined forces of their two clans. Even if the Wang family did not beg for mercy on the spot, they would undoubtedly be trembling in fear, not daring to confront them head-on.

Their ultimate goal was to provoke Wang Longyan into appearing, and then their own ancestors would suppress her under the guise of a ‘friendly match.’ Killing her on the spot was impossible, as the Daqian Law was clear on that front. But causing her to suffer more injuries and urging her to depart to the heavenly plane sooner was the true intention.

Without Wang Longyan, the Wang family would be nothing more than a toothless tiger suffering from a disease. Crushing or manipulating them would be entirely up to them, wouldn’t it?

However, who would have expected Wang Shouzhe to be so audacious? Did he not fear completely angering the Liu and Zhao clans, leaving them no chance to cling onto their dwindling life?

Just as Liu Shengye was preparing to retaliate verbally, he heard some instructions from the ancestors in his ear.

His face immediately darkened, and he stepped forward, saying venomously, “Wang Shouzhe, you, a mere youngster, dare to make such outrageous comments. Is Wang Longyan already dead? Have her appear before our ancestors to explain the matter of her commercial sabotage. Otherwise, don’t blame our Liu and Zhao clans for not being courteous.”

What use would there be for these mere commoners to yell so ferociously?

Could it be that they would dare to take up their sickles and attack the prominent families? Once the Wang family was completely suppressed, wouldn’t these commoners have to obediently obey?

“Hehe, power indeed lends one confidence.” Wang Shouzhe chuckled nonchalantly, “What qualifications does a villainous and rebellious clan like yours have to demand an audience with Ancestor Longyan? However, let’s not say that our Wang family of Ping’an lacks grace. I will give you an opportunity. If anyone under forty in your two clans can defeat me, Wang Shouzhe, I will summon Ancestor Longyan.”

“Clang!”

“I, Wang Shouzhe, eighteen years old, invite any challenger under forty.” Wang Shouzhe drew his steel longsword, assumed a battle stance, and bellowed out loudly.

“Please kindly instruct!”

His face showed neither anger nor joy, and he stood on the stairs with his sword, looking down at their hordes of the Liu and Zhao clans as if they were nothing.

Unfortunately, none of the elites from Liu and Zhao clans dared to meet his gaze.

With just one man and one sword, he managed to suppress the momentum of the Liu and Zhao clans once again.

Big brother Shouzhe…” Liu Ruolei’s eyes shimmered, whispering non-stop, He s a real hero, a real hero. Boohoo, my sister is so lucky.”

Liu Yuanrui, who always held himself in high esteem, turned somewhat pale. He grumbled in his heart, Brother Shouzhe, Brother Shouzhe, aren’t you setting the bar too high for our younger generation?

How are they supposed to face this?

This way, not only was Liu Yuanrui feeling a tremendous amount of pressure, but even his eldest brother, Liu Yuanhui, probably couldn’t achieve this, could he?

At this moment,

A little girl with pigtails sprang out from behind Wang Shouzhe and jumped to his side, also looking down at the Liu and Zhao clans.

“Before challenging Big Brother, you must defeat me first.”

“I, Wang Luoqiu, eleven years old!” The childish but proud voice of Wang Luoqiu echoed through the square, “Xuanwu practitioners under sixteen, challengers are welcome. Please kindly instruct!”

Before Wang Shouzhe could respond

Wang Luo Jing also slowly stepped forward. As she walked, she calmly said, “I, Wang Luo Jing, twelve years old.”

“Xuanwu practitioners under sixteen, challengers are welcome. Please kindly instruct!”

A warmth flowed through Wang Shouzhe’s heart. His sister’s participation had not been in the plan. This feeling of standing shoulder to shoulder in battle with family, to have someone to protect you, to share the burden on behalf of the family, felt truly great!

The scene fell silent with everyone’s eyes looking up and focused on the Wang family’s three youngsters. Such a bold move, indeed a bold move.