CHAPTER 594: CHAPTER 594: DETERRENCE

The Yagyu Family.

As everyone witnessed Yagyu Sanpo unleash his strongest move, their faces turned ugly, knowing full well Yagyu Sanpo’s strength and that this move was reserved for that mysterious figure.

But now, he had chosen to use it against Chiba Yichiryu.

They immediately realized that Yagyu Sanpo had no intention of returning alive.

Their grim expressions were laced with anger.

Nevertheless, if this move could kill Chiba Yichiryu, it would be a consolation of sorts.

But would Chiba Yichiryu truly die?

They doubted it, for the mysterious individual aiding Chiba Yichiryu had yet to make a move.

And amidst their anxious anticipation and doubt, the mysterious figure finally took action, appearing without warning before Yagyu Sanpo, with such speed that his features were barely discernible.

What followed was the sight of a black scythe swinging towards Yagyu Sanpo.

Their hearts leapt instantly.

Praying for Yagyu Sanpo to kill this mysterious figure.

But the mysterious figure was mysterious for a reason, and not someone to be killed by mere prayers.

The scythe, as enigmatic as the ’mysterious figure’ itself, demonstrated unexpected dominance. A single swing caused Yagyu Sanpo, a Sixth Grade Spirit Master, to explode into a cloud of blood mist!

In an instant.

The Yagyu Family hall fell into a silence as still as death!

Everyone’s gaze was fixed on the scene, not daring to even stir, until after a long while, someone finally ventured to emit a faint sound, as eyes gradually turned towards Yagyu Kenjiro, situated in the upper portion of the grand hall.

For they all knew that the move just now was beyond the ability of a Sixth Grade Spirit Master.

A one-hit kill on Yagyu Sanpo!

The opponent was definitely a Seventh Grade Sovereign!

And only a Seventh Grade Sovereign could deal with another.

Within the entire Yagyu Family, there was only one man—Yagyu Kenjiro!

It was time for Yagyu Kenjiro to take action.

All eyes were on him, but Yagyu Kenjiro’s expression was as ugly as the rest.

Xiao Zhan’s move just now had truly shocked him.

Because it appeared to be nothing more than an ordinary move!

He was well aware of Yagyu Sanpo’s strength; while only Sixth Grade, he was certainly one of the top among them.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have agreed to Yagyu Sanpo’s plan to ambush the Chiba Family.

In their usual sparring, it would take Yagyu Kenjiro a bit of patience to defeat Yagyu Sanpo.

The ability to kill Yagyu Sanpo in seconds, of course, he could do it too, but definitely not as brutally and purely as Xiao Zhan, who didn’t even use a technique, just a plain attack?

This made him doubt—was Xiao Zhan really just a Seventh Grade Spirit Master?

Could it be Eighth Grade?

Thinking this made Yagyu Kenjiro jump, shaking his head in disbelief.

Impossible, that was impossible. Xiao Zhan looked so young; the strength of a Seventh Grade Sovereign was already frightening, how could he be Eighth Grade.

Eighth Grade.

They didn’t have one throughout the entire Federation.

"Has the information analysis come through? Who is he exactly?" Yagyu Kenjiro asked a family member.

An immediate response came, "We have found out. His name is Xiaoye Shiyilang, raised by his grandfather since childhood, living a reclusive life, and only recently emerging."

"Nothing else?"

"Nothing else very useful, it’s all quite ordinary."

The person spoke while handing the documents to Yagyu Kenjiro.

Yagyu Kenjiro finished reading the material and tossed it on the ground with a cold snort.

"This is fake."

His eyes narrowed!

He didn’t believe such information; it was definitely fake.

How could a Seventh Grade Sovereign have no achievements at all?

The birth of the mighty is always accompanied by countless battles. This Xiaoye Shiyilang has had not a single fight, yet that move just now showed a wealth of experience.

So where did this experience come from?

Could it be from battling fierce beasts? Or battling with his grandfather?

Are there that many fierce beasts for him to kill?

Does his grandfather have the power of a Seventh Grade?

Not to mention Seventh Grade, even with Sixth Grade, Yagyu Kenjiro knew the name of every single individual.

Therefore, he was undeniably certain that this information was absolutely fake!

"Family Head, what should we do now?" asked an elder of the clan.

If this information was fake, then they still did not know who Xiao Zhan really was. So under these circumstances, they still had no idea where to begin.

Moreover, it meant that Yagyu Sanpo had died in vain.

"Go, tell Xiaoye Shiyilang that I want to negotiate with him," said Yagyu Kenjiro.

Negotiate?

Upon hearing this word, everyone couldn’t help but whisper amongst themselves.

Negotiation meant compromise.

Was Yagyu Kenjiro seeking a compromise with the Chiba Family?

In doing so, wouldn’t all the people of the Yagyu Family have died for nothing?

Yagyu Yuudai died, Yagyu Sanpo died, so many Fourth Grade and Fifth Grade elite warriors died!

They of the Yagyu Family had gained nothing but had lost so many people?

They felt they couldn’t swallow this outcome.

"Family Head, after sacrificing so many, to choose negotiation now, wouldn’t their deaths be in vain?"

"Yes, Family Head, we cannot let them have died for nothing."

"Family Head, the Chiba Family only has this Xiaoye Shiyilang who can stand for them, we can completely use a stratagem to lure him away, then launch a sneak attack on Chiba Yichiryu, they surely can’t stop us!"

The voices of the crowd were unanimous, all persuading Yagyu Kenjiro not to give up so soon.

The enemy only had one Seventh Grade, and they too had a Seventh Grade. In terms of overall strength, the Chiba Family was no match for them, so they had nothing to fear!

Let alone negotiate!

Yagyu Kenjiro swept his gaze over these people, snorted coldly without saying a word, and then turned and left the hall.

Yagyu Takumi’s eyes rolled and he immediately followed.

Seeing the Family Head so determined, the rest were filled with anger but were helpless.

Yagyu Kenjiro, as the Family Head, had considerable power and absolute say; it wasn’t something they could change just by asking together.

Yagyu Kenjiro returned to his study.

Yagyu Takumi followed him in.

"Father, do you really intend to negotiate with Xiaoye Shiyilang?"

"Negotiate?"

Yagyu Kenjiro snorted, "Didn’t those in the clan say it before, to feint to the east but attack in the west."

Yagyu Takumi’s eyes lit up; he had guessed that his father would not so easily give up. Then with some worry, he asked, "Father, I’ve seen Xiaoye Shiyilang’s ruthless moves. If you meet him alone, I’m afraid it might be dangerous."

"I’ve already considered this. Now, contact the Hattori Family for me; I want to meet with Hattori Kaji."