Protect Our Clan Leader

Had it not been for the treacherous dogs, Liu Zhde and Zhao Bojun, who pretended to be dead at a crucial time when they were supposed to be defending Zhou Xuanguan, betrays wouldn’t have been allowed in allowing many fierce beasts to break in.

Would the ancestral elders of the Wang family, Zhou Xuan, and Qiongyuan have died in battle? Would the Wang family have fallen to such a state over these fifty years?

Even cursing them as old dogs is being polite.

“Very well.” Liu Zhde laughed angrily, “You’re nothing but a dying youngster who doesn’t understand the seriousness of matters. I, Liu Zhde, will allow you some satisfaction for a moment.”

With that, he turned to greet, “Brother Li, as per the agreement, you’ll deal with Wang Longyan. Once it’s done, the remaining half of the reward will be paid immediately, without any delay.”

The man in the middle of the crowd, covered in a grey robe, sneered coldly: My principle of course is to help whoever pays me. However, I trust you won’t delay the payment.”

With that, he walked towards Wang Longyan leisurely, hands behind his back, “Wang Longyan, I heard you are from the Purple Abode’s Academic Palace. I’ve always despised you so-called talented people who look down upon independent cultivators. Allow me to teach you how to behave.”

As he spoke, a powerful and domineering aura diffused around him, seeming far stronger than a typical elder.

At the same time, he turned his dried old hand, and a short knife about two feet long appeared in his hand. The short knife was pitch black, with an ethereal cloud of black mist wrapped around it, emitting a terrifying power.

A demonic artifact?

Elder Longyan narrowed his eyes slightly and sneered, “When did a Demonic Cultivator creep into our Changning defense force?”

“He he, power has no good or evil, just strong or weak,” the old man sneered, “I come from a humble background, and naturally, whatever opportunity comes I will take. Unlike you students of the Purple Abode Academy, who have the privilege to pick and choose.”

In the context of Longzuo County, the Purple Abode Academy has always been revered as Profound Martial Sacred Land. And the style and martial arts approach of the Academy leans towards the righteous, hence Longzuo in general also leans toward the righteous.

The other counties also have their own academic sacred places, so the overall Da Qian nation mostly follows the righteous path.

In Da Qian territory, it’s not that demonic cultivators are immediately suppressed or killed on sight. However, they are generally viewed with suspicion and prejudice, and if they want to establish a Prominent Family within Da Qian territory, it becomes difficult without special approval from the prefectural governor.

But it’s not the same outside Da Qian territory.

Some places coexist in neutrality, while others are overrun by demon worshipers. Anything could happen.

Even Wang Shouzhe finds it hard to imagine how ordinary people live in those places.

But enough digression.

Elder Longyan knew this would be a tricky opponent.

But she didn’t waste her breath with the demonic cultivator, just gently lifted her hand, and the Dragon Smoke Sword appeared, hovering lightly above her palm, emanating a soft halo.

At the same time,

A look of joy appeared on the faces of the members of Liu and Zhao clans.

As long as someone can detain the powerful Wang Longyan, the situation would start to turn in their favor. It was about time to settle accounts with the Wang family for the months of humiliation.

Suddenly!

“Elder Longyan, let me handle this demonic cultivator according to the agreement,”

A calm voice sounded.

Without anyone noticing any potential threat, an elderly man dressed in an old padded jacket quietly appeared in front of everyone.

Despite his shabby clothes, just standing there, he seemed as solid as a mountain, naturally arousing respect and awe.

His gaze lingered on the demonic cultivator, “No matter who you are, where you come from, you have violated Da Qian’s laws, acting in the affairs of others. I, Chen Ruhong, being a relative and an ally of Wang family, cannot sit idly in the face of such an injustice.”

Chen Ruhong!

Elder Ruhong?

The faces of the Liu members suddenly looked uncomfortable. They never expected that the Wang family would invite Elder Ruhong.

Despite Elder Ruhong’s relatively unobtrusive reputation in Changning, he is considerably powerful.

However, it was simply because the Chen Clan of Donggang was far from the core area and usually active in the Eastern Sea, so people subconsciously overlooked their power and story.

Before the age of forty, Elder Ruhong was unremarkable, just a candidate for the Spirit Platform Path within his family, responsible for leading a single overseas merchant ship.

However, when Elder Ruhong was forty, his ship was lost at sea. His family assumed he had been claimed by the waves, only to be stunned when he miraculously returned a year later, showcasing astonishing potential and talent.

Since then…

Elder Ruhong achieved the Spirit Platform at forty-five, the mid-stage Spirit Platform at Seventy-five, and today, in his early hundreds, he is already at the peak of the mid-stage Spirit Platform Realm.

Many suspected he had awakened a double bloodline.

With such cultivation speed and talent, if he were in the Purple Abode Academy, he’d likely contend for a spot among the core disciples.

It is precisely due to the strength of Elder Ruhong that the Chen Clan of Donggang, established only a hundred years ago and often overlooked, has such momentum.

In addition, the current Clan Leader of the Chen Clan, Chen Dewei, is about to breakthrough the Spirit Platform Realm.

Once successful, the Chen Clan of Donggang would establish a framework of three Spirit Platforms and could be rated a Grade Eight Prominent Family by the Da Qian officials!

Few among the Changning guards could potentially rise to the level of a Grade Eight Prominent Family in such a short time. What’s more, Elder Ruhong is incredibly promising, very likely to advance to the advanced stage of the Spirit Platform Realm within ten years, and then have a chance at becoming a celestial being.

A person of such caliber…

How could he not terrify and horrify the Liu and Zhao Clans.

The two old ancestors of the Liu Zhao, Liu Zhde and Zhao Bojun, exchanged glances only to find traces of fear in each other’s eyes.

Though they anticipated that crafty boy, Wang Shouzhe, would likely invite one to two old ancestors to accompany him, possibly intending to draw them out…

Unexpectedly, the Wang family had such a face, actually managing to invite the Sea Stabilizing Needle from the Chen Clan of Donggang, Chen Ruhong.

At that moment, Liu Zhde spoke up: “Elder Ruhong, you are a Spirit Platform Realm cultivator with a bright future, likely to become a celestial being. Why should you fight with cultivators of the same level for the nearly ruined Wang family? Don’t forget the miserable state of Wang Longyan over the past decades.”

“Isn’t your relationship with the Chen Clan based on a marriage arrangement between a noble young Clan Leader and the legitimate daughter of the Wang family? Provided you retreat, my Liu Clan also has a legitimate daughter to offer, whose dowry is a farm worth tens of thousands!”

In order to alienate Chen Ruhong, Liu Zhde even promised a farm costing a fortune.

Unexpectedly, before Elder Ruhong could respond, a young carter beside Wang Shouzhe leapt to his feet in anger, shouting, “Liu Zhde, you indeed are a shameless old thief. That legitimate daughter of your Liu Clan, she’s as plain as a country chicken, can’t even compare to Luo Yi’s little toe. To present her to the Young Clan Leader would be an insult.”

Chen Fangjie!

Not only the Liu Zhao Clans but also the Wang family hadn’t expected Chen Fangjie to disguise himself as a carter and participate in the autumn and winter hunt.

“Brother-in-law, well said!” “Brother-in-law, how fortunate that Luo Yi can marry you.” “Uncle, you are so majestic.” …

Younger members of the Wang family started to flatter Chen Fangjie under Wang Shouzhe’s gaze.

The flattery made Chen Fangjie feel great. The hardship of pretending to be a carter for the past few days was not in vain.

His performance today, if heard by Luo Yi, would definitely be praised.

“So Chen, you mean if Liu’s legitimate daughter were a bit prettier you might consider?” Wang Shouzhe laughed.

At this, Chen Fangjie felt like he was suddenly doused with cold water. His inflated ego vanished and hurriedly explained, “Was merely joking. Liu’s legitimate daughter is crude and even if she were a goddess, my heart only has Luo Yi, I vow to stay loyal.”

In his anxiety, he even mentioned his undying loyalty.

Chen Fangjie wiped his forehead, being round this future brother-in-law of his required him to be on guard at all times, lest he fall into one of his traps.

The faces of Liu Zhde and others darkened.

In such a dangerous situation, these youngsters were actually laughing. Could it be they believed Chen Ruhong couldn’t harm them?

Zhao Clan’s old ancestor, Zhao Bojun, laughed angrily. “Very well, since you Chens wish to be buried along with the Wang family then we will grant your wish. Brother Zhde, let’s unite and kill Wang Longyan. The rest are mine, kill!” “Not a single one should live!”

With the word ‘kill’…

Zhao Bojun and Liu Zhde took to the skies, attacking Elder Longyan together.