CHAPTER 1376: CHAPTER 1376 COMPLETE DEFECTION

Long Fei held the Iron Pestle and ascended into the air, only to see Zhang Hengyu’s Longsword sweeping across, conjuring a hundred-meter-long sword shadow in mid-air.

This was the convergence of Golden Elemental Power, utilizing Sword Qi, which was condensed with spiritual power through the sword.

The force was like ten thousand tons, capable of overturning mountains and seas.

The Longsword pressed down, causing the void to tremble.

Long Fei’s figure flashed and disappeared mid-air, only to suddenly reappear in front of Zhang Hengyu.

The Iron Pestle struck down, colliding with Zhang Hengyu’s Longsword with a loud snap.

Zhang Hengyu’s palm trembled, as a massive force traveled along the True Immortal Sword to his arm.

This body he just merged with could hardly withstand such a heavy blow.

A mist spread over his body, and as his Primordial Spirit of Soul Ascension stirred, the water vapor shielded his arm. With a bang, it neutralized half of Long Fei’s force, though his arm’s skin and flesh still split.

He retreated back hastily, surprised that Long Fei had progressed to this level in such a short time.

His Soul Ascension Stage cultivation could not suppress this young man.

Long Fei was also surprised, not expecting the Longsword to withstand the Black Iron Staff’s blow.

This Black Iron Staff was supposed to be indestructible unless its quality had already reached the True Immortal Level.

Chu Feng and several others shouted from below, "Brother Long, we are here to help you."

With Long Fei battling above, they couldn’t stand their ground.

Without Long Fei earlier, they had suffered losses.

Now, with everyone working together, they could definitely overpower Zhang Hengyu.

Zhang Hengyu pondered, realizing that Long Fei had many allies today and if he fought head-on, his newly acquired body might suffer.

Better to retreat temporarily and wait until this body fully integrates before seeking revenge on Long Fei.

With this thought, he flashed, using Soul Ascension Stage speed, and vanished atop the Purple Gold Mountain, clutching Jin Yue.

Long Fei did not intend to entangle with him; forcing this old thing might reveal Nine Lifetimes Cultivation, which no one present could handle.

Chu Feng cursed disappointedly, "Damn it, you got away fast!"

Wang Jie also cursed bitterly, "Old undying, we’ll settle accounts with you next time."

They had suffered much under Zhang Hengyu, their bodies split open and battered by thunder and lightning.

The Liuu Family was the most heartbroken, with Liuu Zonghui killed and their most promising descendant, Liuu Yichen, losing his body.

Liuu Wenchen squatted powerlessly, looking at the ruins and wailing, "Oh heavens, what have we Liuu Family done to deserve this!"

Governor Yi Zhongcheng glanced at Ji Wanrong and snorted, withdrawing with the Mansion Soldiers, intending to catch up with Zhang Hengyu to discuss cooperation.

He knew Zhang Hengyu’s prowess, and should he win him over, Zhang Hengyu would surely be a formidable general in the future.

As the scene quieted down, Liuu Jiangnan stepped forward, clasping his hands in salute to Long Fei, immediately making introductions to his grandfather.

Liuu Wenchen, having experienced great storms in the past, knew this was no time for grief.

Under Liuu Jiangnan’s support, he stood up, leading Long Fei and the others to the Liuu Family’s main hall.

Late at night, a group of Liuu Family’s members gathered craftsmen to start repairing the ruins overnight.

In the main hall, where Light Gathering Stones shone brightly, Liuu Family servants served fruits and poured tea before quietly stepping aside to serve.

Liuu Jiangnan took healing Pills, wearing a bitter expression as he spoke to Long Fei, "Master, we owe our thanks to you today. I raise my tea as wine to offer you all a toast first."

He lifted his tea bowl, signaled to the brothers, and drank.

Ji Wanrong remarked, "Such a coincidence, who would have thought such coincidental matters would arise. That Demon Chief has connections with you."

He watched Long Fei, secretly amused in his heart.

After this incident, the relationship between the Liuu Family and the Commandery Princess Mansion should grow closer.

Just as she expected, the old man Liuu Wenchen entered, leaning on a cane and greeted everyone with clasped fists.

Long Fei was curious, wondering why such a large family didn’t have any experts come forward today.

Normally, there should be an expert in every large family to oversee things behind the scenes.

This was actually due to Liuu Wenchen’s own doing; initially, he feared that Zhang Hengyu might have other forces behind him. After learning the truth, he feared harming his grandson’s body, so he never let the Soul Ascension Stage expert in the family appear.

If Long Fei hadn’t come, he might have had this expert come out.

But given today’s situation, whether this expert could hold Zhang Hengyu in check was uncertain.

He took the main seat, his expression suddenly aging considerably.

With his son tragically dead and his most hopeful grandson’s body taken, anyone would find it hard to accept.

Ji Wanrong spoke bluntly, "Old Liuu, you saw today’s events. Governor Yi Zhongcheng harbors malicious intentions. He will certainly use this incident as leverage and might even cooperate with the Demon Chief from before. If you remain indecisive, the Liuu Family will surely face a major catastrophe soon."

Today, Yi Zhongcheng’s shallow scheming had offended the Liuu Family, sowing discord between him and the Liuu Family.

Now, the Liuu Family could only lean toward the Commandery Princess Mansion.

Ji Wanrong saw this matter clearly, so she wasted no time in getting straight to the point, urging Liuu Wenchen to make an early decision.

Liuu Wenchen remained hesitant, his voice slow, "Your Royal Highness The Princess, I understand your meaning. However, I am old, and after nearly experiencing an extermination gate just now, I truly lack the energy to contest."

Just as a trace of disappointment appeared on Ji Wanrong’s face, Liuu Wenchen immediately said, "Yet I have come to realize that the future world belongs to you young people. My sons are unreliable, and now that Yichen has suffered serious injury, I will send him back to Kunlun Mountains to seek a solution. From now on, Jiangnan will manage family affairs. If you have any matters, look to Jiangnan to handle them."

Liuu Jiangnan looked at his grandfather, surprised, as he was once the least favored by the old man.

He used to wander around the red-light districts, spending his days in brothels and pleasure boats.

Unexpectedly, the old man decided quickly to hand over such a large family estate to him.

"Grandfather, this..."

Excited, he found himself at a loss for words to say to his grandfather.

Liuu Wenchen said, "Jiangnan, there’s no need to be nervous. Grandfather can see that your master is a capable person. The family’s safety will depend on you from now on. Given the current trend, our Liuu Family cannot escape. Since it’s like this, we’ll leave it to fate and fight once. If we fail, grandfather will die with no regrets."

Today, he was infuriated by Governor Yi Zhongcheng’s attitude, not expecting that at a critical moment, Yi Zhongcheng could use the Liuu Family as a bargaining chip.

Cooperating with someone like him is no different than seeking skin from a tiger.

Since this is the case, it’s better to take a decisive stand, fully aligning with Ji Wanrong.

Everyone present was elated, thinking that all today’s hardships hadn’t been in vain.

Their brother Liuu Jiangnan, once an underdog, was about to become the youngest wealthy heir in the Great Xia Country.

Yet Liuu Jiangnan felt immense pressure, standing up, clasping his fists, and kneeling before his grandfather, his expression resolute, "Rest assured, grandfather, I won’t fail you. Even if it means my body breaks apart, I will ensure the Liuu Family’s safety."

"Good, very good!"

Liuu Wenchen nodded wearily, reaching out to help Liuu Jiangnan up, instructing him to host and attend to the people present.

With the help of the servants, he left, instructing the family members to arrange his son’s funeral, feeling desolate and aged, a stark contrast to his usual composed Essence, Qi, and Spirit.