Chapter 537: Showdown

Here we go again!

Sensing Jiang Feng's terrifying power, Linghu Xue's expression changed slightly.

That terrifying aura spread from Jiang Feng's body like an invisible mountain, solidifying the air in the entire main hall.

The bowls and chopsticks on the table trembled slightly, emitting faint clinks; the chandelier overhead swayed gently, its light flickering.

Linghu Xue stood closest to Jiang Feng, feeling the effect most strongly.

Her face turned pale, fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her breathing grew difficult. She felt as if an invisible giant hand had clenched her heart, making it beat fast and irregular.

In Kyoto, she was a top-tier genius praised by all, reaching the Heavenly Human Realm in her twenties, one of the foremost among the younger generation of the Linghu family.

Yet before Jiang Feng, she felt ashamed for the first time.

It wasn't a gap in strength, but an indescribable sense of oppression. Jiang Feng stood there, doing nothing but releasing his aura, making her feel like an infant before a giant.

Most importantly, she sensed Jiang Feng's protectiveness toward Su Xueyan.

That protectiveness wasn't just lip service or superficial; it was ingrained in his bones, sincere from the heart.

Just mentioning having him leave Su Xueyan made him want to kill himself!

That bastard, never recorded in the Linghu clan genealogy, could he really be that important to him?

Linghu Xue felt a mix of emotions, unable to pin down what she felt.

She had no doubt Jiang Feng could easily kill her; with his strength, it would be a mere flick of his finger.

Still, she forced herself to speak, her voice trembling slightly but each word clear.

"You trust me; I'm doing this for your own good."

She paused, looking into Jiang Feng's eyes, her gaze holding a hint of sincerity.

"You... you're also a genius. To fall like this for a woman isn't worth it!"

As soon as she said that, Jiang Feng furrowed his brow slightly.

That terrifying aura eased a little, but still enveloped the whole main hall.

He stared at Linghu Xue, his eyes cold as winter ice.

"What do you mean?"

Jiang Feng's voice wasn't loud, but each word carried weight.

Linghu Xue didn't answer; instead, she turned her gaze to Xu Yansong.

Xu Yansong sat in the chief seat, already drenched in cold sweat. Though an ordinary man who knew nothing of cultivation, the pressure emanating from Jiang Feng made him feel as if a great mountain pressed on his chest, making even breathing difficult.

Seeing Linghu Xue's gaze, Xu Yansong instantly understood he needed to clear the room.

He coughed lightly a few times, rose to his feet, and said to Zhang Ping and the other attendants.

"You all go out first."

Zhang Ping quickly nodded, stood up, and led several servants and security personnel out of the main hall in quick steps.

Their footsteps faded away, and the door was gently closed.

For a moment, only Jiang Feng and Linghu Xue remained in the room.

The main hall fell utterly silent, save for the ticking of the clock on the wall.

Linghu Xue drew a deep breath, walked to the window, gazed at the night outside, and fell silent for a moment.

Then she turned around, looked at Jiang Feng, and spoke.

"Besides Aunt Xing's illness, the family also needs Su Xueyan to handle a matter."

Jiang Feng's brows furrowed even tighter.

"What matter?"

He asked.

Linghu Xue shook her head, her tone tinged with helplessness.

"I don't know the specifics. I only know Su Xueyan is the one the family has chosen."

She paused, looking at Jiang Feng, her gaze turning serious.

"So once the family finds Su Xueyan, you two will never have a chance to meet again in this lifetime. The family won't let her leave."

Before Linghu Xue could finish, Jiang Feng spoke coldly, cutting her off.

"If that's the case, then I'll wipe out your Linghu family."

His voice wasn't loud, but each word seemed squeezed from between his teeth, carrying an undeniable killing intent.

Linghu Xue's face changed instantly.

She looked at Jiang Feng, trying to see from his expression if he was joking.

But Jiang Feng's face showed no expression, his eyes devoid of any fluctuation.

He wasn't joking.

He was serious.

A chill rose in Linghu Xue's heart, spreading from her feet to the top of her head.

She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but her throat felt blocked, and no sound came out.

After a while, Linghu Xue regained her voice and asked hoarsely.

"Jiang Feng, do you know what you're saying?"

Her voice was trembling.

"The Linghu family is one of the Four Great Top-tier Clans, with three Grand Martial Ancestors, dozens of Heavenly Human Realm experts, and a hundred-thousand-strong elite army. Can you, alone, destroy the Linghu family?"

Jiang Feng looked at her, his expression calm.

"That's my business."

His tone was flat, as if stating something quite ordinary.

"But I say what I will do."

"Linghu Xue's lips trembled; she didn't know what to say."

"She looked at Jiang Feng's eyes, which were very calm, calm to the point of being frightening."

"She had never seen such a look on anyone."

"That was not the look of a normal person."

"That was the look of someone who had already prepared for the worst and was willing to pay any price."

"Linghu Xue took a deep breath, striving to calm herself."

"Jiang Feng, I'm not threatening you. I'm reminding you."

"Her voice became sincere."

"The Linghu family's power is far greater than you imagine. You alone truly cannot oppose it."

"Jiang Feng looked at her and said lightly."

"Whether to oppose or not is not up to you to decide."

"He paused, then continued."

"You may go back. Tell the Linghu family people that there is no room for negotiation regarding Su Xueyan's matter. If they want to find Xueyan, they must first come find me."

"Linghu Xue looked at him, silent for a long time."

"Then she sighed, turned, and walked toward the door."

"After walking two steps, she suddenly stopped, turned back, and looked at Jiang Feng."

"Jiang Feng, I will convey your words to the family."

"She paused, her tone becoming complex."

"But I advise you to think carefully. For a woman, it's not worth it."

"Jiang Feng did not speak."

"Linghu Xue shook her head, pushed open the door, and walked out."

"Her footsteps faded gradually in the corridor, soon disappearing."

"Only Jiang Feng remained in the main hall."

"He stood by the window, looking at the night outside, his expression calm, his eyes deep."

"The night wind blew, moving the curtains, making a faint sound."

"Jiang Feng stood there for a long, long time."

"His mind was thinking about Linghu Xue's words."

"Su Xueyan is the person chosen by the family."

"The chosen one? What is she chosen to do?"

"Jiang Feng didn't know, but he could feel that this matter wasn't that simple."

"The Linghu family seeks Su Xueyan not only for Linghu Xing's illness, but also for other purposes."

"That purpose, Linghu Xue does not know, or rather, she is unwilling to say."

"But no matter what the purpose, Jiang Feng will not let the Linghu family succeed."

"Su Xueyan is his woman; no one dare think of moving her."

"As for the Linghu family..."

"Jiang Feng's gaze turned cold."

"If they insist on coming to his door, then he will not be polite."

"Destroying the Linghu family—he can say it, and he can do it."

"Jiang Feng turned and walked out of the main hall."

"In the corridor, Xu Yansong and Zhang Ping were still standing there waiting."

"Seeing Jiang Feng come out, Xu Yansong hurriedly went up to him and asked cautiously."

"Mr. Jiang, are you alright?"

"Jiang Feng shook his head."

"It's fine."

"Xu Yansong breathed a sigh of relief."

"That's good, that's good."

"He paused, then asked again."

"Mr. Jiang, would you like to stay at the residence tonight? I have had a guest room prepared."

"Jiang Feng shook his head."

"No need, I'm returning to the Su family."

"Xu Yansong did not insist on keeping him, personally seeing Jiang Feng out of the residence."

"Jiang Feng got into the car, Zhang Ping started the vehicle, and drove out of the Provincial Chief's residence."

"After about an hour and a bit, the car steadily stopped at the Su family gate."

"However, just as Jiang Feng got out of the car, a figure walked up to him face-to-face."