Chapter 416: All Sides, Kill!

Boom.

Lu Fusang was still standing in the void, yet blood was gushing out from the hole in his forehead.

He looked at the person before him with a ferocious and incredulous expression, meeting that person's cold, indifferent gaze.

Right under the gaze of countless shocked and speechless eyes, he walked toward the final end of his life.

Time returns to three hours ago.

Lu Fusang walked out of the cultivation room covered in blood and sweat; appearing before him was the Great Family Alliance powerhouse, Luo Feng.

A Seventh-Rank powerhouse, the father of Luo Dongli.

Luo Feng's eyes were somewhat scarlet; the first thing he did upon seeing Lu Fusang was to speak in a deep voice:

"Can we have a word?"

A smile played in Lu Fusang's eyes; he knew that Luo Feng was an enemy of Chen Yan.

With the arrival of an enemy's enemy, the only explanation was that he wanted to help him deal with Chen Yan.

The two walked into the conference room.

Luo Feng spoke very straightforwardly.

"Chen Yan killed my daughter and destroyed my Great Family Alliance's underground base; I swear I will not share the same sky as him!"

Hearing Luo Feng's words, the smile at the corners of Lu Fusang's mouth grew even more intense.

He never felt he had too little preparation.

Even when fighting a Fourth-Rank, he hoped he could be as prepared as possible!

He wanted to be certain he could kill Chen Yan, certain he could step on Chen Yan's corpse to ascend to the position of First-Rank General Star.

He was very satisfied with Luo Feng's arrival.

Thinking of this, Lu Fusang smiled and said:

"You want to assist me?"

"Yes." Luo Feng spoke in a low voice, and he took out a pitch-black crystal.

The crystal was very small, about the size of a fingernail.

But the moment this pitch-black crystal appeared, Lu Fusang's expression trembled, and he was incredulous.

This is a Malice Crystal!

A Seventh-Rank Malice Crystal!

Even for the Lu Clan, a Malice Crystal of this purity was rare.

A Malice Crystal is a poison of heaven and earth, a poison of humanity.

Yet, cases of martial artists using Malice Crystals to poison others appeared repeatedly.

Because it was too effective.

Luo Feng stared at Lu Fusang:

"Those who achieve great things do not fuss over trifles; even though I know you have a ninety-nine percent chance of slaying Chen Yan, but..."

Luo Feng was still trying to persuade him, worried that Lu Fusang would refuse.

After all, almost no one believed Lu Fusang would lose, and even Lu Fusang himself likely thought the same.

But the Great Family Alliance wished Chen Yan would die a hundred times, a thousand times; they wanted to exhaust every means to see Chen Yan die.

But to Luo Feng's surprise, Lu Fusang just gave a faint smile and took the Malice Crystal:

"Many thanks, Venerable Luo."

Luo Feng was a Seventh-Rank Creation Realm martial artist, so there was no issue with Lu Fusang calling him Venerable.

Luo Feng was stunned, then smiled:

"Then I wish Young Master Lu a triumphant victory and the slaying of Chen Yan."

Lu Fusang nodded, a dangerous light flashing in his eyes:

"Privately hoarding a Malice Crystal is a serious crime in Great Xia, and this is a Seventh-Rank Malice Crystal at that; how did you obtain it, Venerable Luo?"

Lu Fusang stared at Luo Feng, only to see that Luo Feng's expression also trembled slightly.

Then he spoke:

"It was Invincible Son who told me to pass it to you."

Lu Fusang's eyes flickered, and then he accepted this Malice Crystal.

Soon, Luo Feng left.

Lu Fusang stretched his body and lay on the sofa.

"How am I supposed to lose?"

He simulated it in his mind, but he always felt the possibility of him losing was far too small.

He was very cautious, and Chen Yan's enemies were also very cautious, having done everything possible to make Chen Yan die.

It was also at this moment.

A ripple emerged in Lu Fusang's heart; he reached out, and a communication array disk condensed in his palm.

"Princess Jianxia, you've also come to Xiaoyang?" Lu Fusang smiled.

"I have already arrived in Qinzhou, but I cannot see through the affairs in Xiaoyang, so I will not go for now." A cold, clear woman's voice came from the communication array disk.

"I know about your battle with Chen Yan," the woman continued:

"After you win, the Lu Master will maneuver for your ascension to the First-Rank General Star."

The woman named Lu Jianxia did not consider the possibility of Lu Fusang being defeated at all.

To be precise, there were many people in the entire Lu Province who knew about the life-and-death battle between Chen Yan and Lu Fusang.

There was almost no one who believed Lu Fusang would lose.

Lu Fusang is simply too invincible.

Number one of the Fifth Rank, he is invincible among his peers even when fighting those of the Fifth Rank, let alone fighting Chen Yan, who is only of the Fourth Rank.

Although that Chen Yan possesses the Immortal Body, the Path of Will, and even an exaggerated number of Extreme Satin Patterns—two hundred and twenty-four—that no one can comprehend.

But, is he not still just a Fourth Rank?

Lu Fusang's expression tightened, and then he spoke:

"Yes."

…………

It was also at this moment.

Nighttime.

Only three hours remained until the life-and-death battle between Chen Yan and Lu Fusang.

Outside Xiaoyang City, Chen Musheng from the Chen Clan sighed softly and shook his head.

Logically speaking, he should have gone to meet Chen Yan long ago.

But the moment he arrived in Xiaoyang, he learned of the life-and-death battle between Chen Yan and Lu Fusang.

Chen Musheng sighed, cursing under his breath, feeling even angry.

Chen Yan's actions were very overbearing, very bizarre, and also very foolish.

Originally, it was just a challenge between the two; even if it was called a life-and-death battle, without the constraints of a Life-and-Death Pact, that life-and-death battle could be ignored.

But now that the Life-and-Death Pact had been established, everything was too late.

Yet Chen Musheng was still somewhat unwilling; he pointed a finger to contact Chen Qi.

A light screen appeared, and within the light screen.

The expression of the Chen Clan's Great Elder, Chen Qi, was ugly to the extreme.

"Great Elder, could you come to Xiaoyang and destroy the Life-and-Death Pact between Chen Yan and Lu Fusang?"

Chen Musheng knew that the Life-and-Death Pact possessed the might of Heaven and Earth, but powerful individuals could destroy it.

For example, Chen Qi.

However, Chen Qi's expression was terrifyingly gloomy:

"I know he is doing this for fame, I know he is doing this to secure his own power base, and I know he is doing this to make the Military Martial Guard completely convinced of him."

"But why must he gamble with his own life?"

Chen Qi let out a low hum.

Is Chen Yan foolish?

In his view, not foolish.

On the contrary, Chen Yan is bold, meticulous, and exceptionally intelligent.

But when such excellent qualities are placed alongside Chen Yan's courage, which could be called the greatest in the Great Xia, it produces things that even Chen Qi cannot understand.

Just like this Life-and-Death Pact.

Chen Yan is too desperate; he wants to gamble.

But if Chen Yan loses, it means death.

If Chen Yan wins, it also signifies that Chen Yan is completely turning toward the Xia Clan and severing ties with the Chen Clan.

Therefore, no matter what.

Chen Yan is gradually becoming an enemy of the Chen Clan.

"Great Elder, I beg you to come to Xiaoyang and save Chen Yan!" Chen Musheng spoke again.

However, Chen Qi's expression remained gloomy:

"Are you ordering me?!"

Chen Musheng's body trembled, knowing that after Chen Qi said this, it meant he had completely abandoned Chen Yan.

Inside the light screen, Chen Qi chuckled, his eyes holding a faint complexity:

"Rather than hoping Chen Yan survives, it is better to hope Chen Yan dies in this battle."

Chen Musheng trembled, only to see Chen Qi inside the light screen slowly shake his head:

"This brat is determined to join the Xia Clan; if he had any intention of returning to the Chen Clan, he would never have agreed to this so-called life-and-death battle!"

Chen Musheng gritted his teeth:

"Even if Chen Yan is destined to head toward the Great Xia, the Xia Clan's current attitude toward Chen Yan is not good."

"Moreover, Chen Yan's natural talent is immense; if he can defeat Lu Fusang, wouldn't showing goodwill now be an investment?"

Chen Musheng's voice fell.

Chen Qi was stunned.

Invest in Chen Yan?

He had to admit that what Chen Musheng said was quite right.

This person, Chen Yan, values relationships and righteousness; this can be seen from many points.

But should he go to Xiaoyang?

He felt a crisis in Xiaoyang and foresaw that god of slaughter holding the lightning spear.

For the sake of one Chen Yan, should he take the risk?

Once he goes, he would also create conflict with the Lu Clan because of a collateral branch member who is destined not to return to the Chen Clan.

Is all of this worth it?

After all, Lu Fusang challenging Chen Yan appears to be a struggle between two juniors.

On a deeper level, however, it involves the schemes of the Lu Clan.

Chen Yan is merely a whetstone; as long as Chen Yan dies, Lu Fusang will open up her reputation, and with the marriage alliance between the two clans, the Lu Clan will gradually infiltrate the Great Xia.

This is also what the Chen Clan is willing to see; after all, the Lu Clan and the Chen Clan also have deep business dealings.

The more Chen Qi thinks, the more his expression changes.

As the Great Elder of the Chen Clan, there are too many things he must consider.

So, is it worth it?

For the sake of one Chen Yan, is it worth taking the risk, is it worth damaging some of the interests that originally belonged to the Chen Clan?

At this moment, he is also thinking, also choosing.

Finally, at a certain moment, Chen Musheng outside Xiaoyang City sighs.

He knows the Great Elder has abandoned Chen Yan.

Abandoned this collateral branch member of the Chen Clan with absolutely terrifying talent.

In the ten thousand years of the world, there have been too many brilliant and talented people.

Even figures like Lu Xunyang have existed before.

But many people, amidst choice after choice, have vanished into obscurity, have died.

To the world, even Chen Yan can be abandoned.

Chen Musheng sighs in his heart, feeling it a pity; he feels Chen Yan is different, too different.

This is a genius who transcends concepts.

But he is being abandoned just like this.

Just as the Lu Clan abandoned Lu Xunyang back then.

No, the Lu Clan never cared about Lu Xunyang; they even despised and disdained him.

But Lu Xunyang became Lu Xunyang, incomparably powerful, shocking the world and making the Lu Clan tremble.

The Xia Clan chose correctly; this Xia Clan, cursed by heaven and earth and eroded by ancient gods, which should have gone extinct long ago, actually gained several decades of survival time because of Lu Xunyang.

Chen Musheng feels the Great Elder has chosen wrong.

But after Chen Yan dies in today's battle, even if the Great Elder chose wrong, it will become right.

The light screen does not disappear.

Even Chen Qi and Chen Musheng have tacitly not hung up the communication at this moment.

Even though it is not yet time for the battle to begin.

Both are looking at Xiaoyang together.

Looking at this prosperous yet decadent ancient city.

Heads are bobbing, bustling with noise, and no one is asleep.

Everyone is uneasy, waiting for something.

The thousands of military stars guarding the Thunder-Striking Treasure Land are also sitting cross-legged in the sky, waiting.

Crying sounds arise, sounds of awe and worship arise.

Chen Musheng wants to speak.

Look.

This is the prestige possessed by my Chen Clan's collateral branch.

So many people are worrying for him, clenching their fists for him.

Chen Yan is absolutely not an ordinary heaven-gifted genius; he is another Lu Xunyang.

No, Lu Xunyang was trash when he was as young as him.

During the college entrance examination, Lu Xunyang's aptitude was so trashy it left people speechless.

But Chen Yan is different.

Great Elder, come and help him.

If you come, perhaps you will win a future opportunity for my Chen Clan.

But Chen Musheng does not speak, because Chen Qi within the light screen keeps a cold face throughout.

Chen Musheng himself also knows that Chen Yan will not live to see tomorrow's sun.

He sighs in his heart.

Then, the phantom of the State Overseer appears and begins to preach, golden lotuses blooming from his mouth, speaking incessantly.

But almost no one can hear clearly what is actually being said.

Xi Congyun narrows his eyes, keeping his gaze on the Military Martial Guards, not noticing the self-deprecating smile of Mu Zigui beside him at all.

A bright light emerges in the eyes of Jidao Wu, but Li Muyun, Yin Youming, and Jiang Miaoxuan beside him are sighing.

Then.

King Xia Chen appears!

Above the void, a throne inlaid with precious pearls appears, very luxurious and expensive.

Thousands of Lu Clan heaven-gifted geniuses also appear, standing in the void, high-spirited and vigorous, each of their eyes blooming with fighting intent, very proud and confident.

Inside the building of the Aristocratic Family Alliance.

In a spacious and luxurious giant conference room, rows of Aristocratic Family Alliance powerhouses sit on sofas, looking at the outside world.

It is just like watching a movie, sitting in the VIP seats.

Sitting at the very front are Chen Sanyuan of the Chen Clan and Luo Feng of the Luo Clan.

These are two Seventh-Rank powerhouses.

Even they have a headache because of Chen Yan.

Especially Luo Feng, whose daughter died and whose body was never found; it is only possible that she died at the hands of Chen Yan.

They discussed incessantly, their eyes brimming with smiles and killing intent.

Today, the great vengeance would be avenged!

Once Chen Yan died, the entire Aristocratic Family Alliance would be able to relax.

Satisfying!

Outside Xiaoyang City, experts from all sides gathered, all watching the battle!

Inside the light screen, Chen Qi gritted his teeth, and the next moment, he let out a low roar:

"You hold them off, I am coming right now!"

As Chen Qi's voice fell, Chen Musheng trembled instantly:

"Great Elder, you...!"

Yet, inside the light screen, Chen Qi had already erupted with blood energy, streaking across the night sky like a beam of light.

Chen Musheng's lips moved; the Great Elder had seen the light.

A good thing!

"I will definitely be able to stop the two of them from fighting to the death!" Chen Musheng roared in a low voice.

Chen Qi gritted his teeth, and the next moment, he smiled.

"You are right; I am old after all, thinking too much and being far too cautious."

Inside the light screen, Chen Qi felt relieved.

At this moment, he chose Chen Yan.

He was truly relieved.

At the very last moment, he understood; even if he were to face the censure of the Chen Master, he had to do this thing now.

Save Chen Yan; this would be the king of the Chen Clan's revival!

Chen Yan did not like the Chen Clan, but that did not matter; he, Chen Qi, would personally be Chen Yan's master!