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The Chen Family was gradually declining, their military power being steadily weakened, while the Liu Family, once dependent on them, was growing stronger and even attempting to seize the last remnants of the Chen Family's military authority.
"Liu Changlong! Although my Chen Family is in decline, the military power is granted by the state. How dare you come here openly to take it!" Chen Zhisheng questioned angrily.
Liu Changlong sneered dismissively, while Liu Ruyun, standing beside him, remained silent.
"Master of the Chen Family, you cannot say it that way. With the instability at the borders of Da Ao Kingdom, we need capable people to wield military power. Your Chen Family is no longer able to bear this responsibility," Liu Changlong continued as he approached Chen Zhisheng. "Why not arrange a marriage alliance with my Liu Family to help us ascend?"
A marriage alliance? It sounds nice, but it’s just another form of coercion.
Chen Zhisheng clenched his fists. He knew that once they relinquished military authority at the borders, the Chen Family would lose their standing in Da Ao Kingdom entirely. The Liu Family would seize this opportunity to become the overlords of Beiyuan County and even the entire border of Da Ao Kingdom.
"Though our Chen Family is in decline, my son possesses great talent and can certainly take on this responsibility!" Chen Zhisheng declared firmly.
A flicker of disdain crossed Liu Ruyun's eyes. Although her name was well-chosen, her appearance was rather coarse and unrefined. Despite her ordinary looks, the power of the Liu Family filled her with arrogance.
"Oh? Are you referring to Chen Feng? But he has already been accepted as a disciple by Shangqing Sect. I doubt he will return to the Chen Family," Liu Ruyun scoffed. "How about this: I will suffer a bit and marry Chen Feng. When he returns from Shangqing Sect one day, I will persuade my father to give him a position. How does that sound?"
Chen Zhisheng's eyes widened in fury: "This is too much! This is too much!"
At that moment, an angry voice came from outside: "Who says I won't return to the Chen Family?"
Accompanied by this voice, a young man walked into the ancestral home of the Chen Family with an air of confidence.
"Chen Feng!" Liu Ruyun exclaimed in surprise. She hadn’t expected him to return at such a critical moment. "You should be at Shangqing Sect right now. Did you give up a great opportunity just to come back and show off?"
Ignoring Liu Ruyun's mockery, Chen Feng walked straight to Chen Zhisheng and bowed deeply. "Father, your son has returned."
"You foolish child!" Chen Zhisheng sighed heavily.
"Father, I cannot stand by and watch as the Liu Family bullies us! I have decided to stay in the military. As long as I am here, as your Martial Champion, I will not relinquish military authority unless you command it personally!"
Liu Changlong coldly snorted at this: "Ah, young nephew Chen Feng, your timing is perfect. We were just planning to discuss the transfer of military authority with your father."
"But since you are back, we can discuss it with you as well."
"Although you are this generation's Martial Champion, in terms of strength and experience, you are no match for my young master. After all, he has fought his way out of battle!"
He glanced at Chen Zhisheng, noting that the current situation for the Chen Family was not optimistic.
"By the way, I advise you to honestly engage with Miss Ruyun from my family; otherwise, when the next great battle arrives..."
His words were veiled threats that left little doubt about their intentions.
"You, you are being too unreasonable." Chen Feng's eyes burned with fury. "My Chen Family has never feared death; every man is a hero on the battlefield! You want to seize control of the border forces? You want to advance further? Not a chance!"
What a bold claim! Liu Changlong snorted coldly, and a terrifying aura erupted from his body in an instant. As a master at the Xiantian Tenth level, he cultivated Zhen Yang, and a wave of Ling Qi surged like scorching flames.
The strongest of the Chen Family was merely Innate; who could withstand Liu Changlong's overwhelming presence? One by one, they bowed their heads in submission.
Just as everyone felt an immense sense of humiliation, Liu Changlong suddenly noticed that Chen Feng was somehow resisting his pressure. Though veins bulged and his eyes were bloodshot, there was a tenacity in him that truly held back Liu Changlong's might.
This boy cannot be left alive! Liu Changlong thought to himself in astonishment. Ji Qingqing had already claimed the title of Martial Champion and even commanded an army. He had to find a way to kill him!
Chen Zhisheng watched his son with excitement. "Liu Changlong, leave yourself a way out for future encounters. If you continue to push, when my Chen Family shines again, it will be your Liu Family that falls into decline!"
Liu Changlong's murderous intent grew stronger. In truth, he had already made arrangements; as long as he handled things cleanly, no one would question the fate of the Chen Family. However, he hadn’t wanted to go that far—until now.
As Liu Changlong gathered his energy and prepared to strike, he suddenly heard excited voices from outside.
"Hahaha, I want to eat! I want to eat!"
A red tiger burst in unexpectedly, its mouth wide open as it aimed to swallow Liu Changlong whole. The latter tried to evade but found himself unable to move an inch!
"Tiger Brother, this is not a place for eating people!" another voice called out.
The Red Tiger halted in its tracks. "Consider yourself lucky!"
The tiger spoke human words, leaving everyone stunned with shock. This was a creature capable of speech!
At this moment, everyone was even more curious about the voice that could command such a beast to stop. They turned towards the door and saw a young man walking in slowly.
"Who are you?" Liu Changlong asked, his expression filled with confusion.
"Chen Family, Chen Moxuan!"
At this declaration, everyone was taken aback. They had no idea who this person claiming to be from the Chen Family, Chen Moxuan, was. Liu Changlong had targeted the Chen family and was well-acquainted with them, yet he had never heard of this individual.
However, Chen Zhisheng felt an odd familiarity with the name, as if he had heard it somewhere before.
"Chen Moxuan? Why does that name sound so familiar?"
As Chen Zhisheng pondered aloud, Chen Feng pointed to a portrait on the wall. "Father, our ancestor is also Chen Moxuan!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Zhisheng suddenly stood up. "Could it be... are you the one who was once favored by the Immortal Emperor and accepted as a personal disciple, Chen Moxuan?"
It seemed that someone still remembered him. Chen Moxuan couldn't help but sigh; he had thought he had long been forgotten. Indeed, the one on the left was Chen Moxuan.
Chen Zhisheng hurriedly knelt before Chen Moxuan. "I pay my respects to our ancestor!"
The others followed suit, bowing in reverence.
At that moment, Liu Ruyun burst into laughter. "If you're going to put on a show, at least make it convincing! To have such a young man play the role of an ancestor is truly laughable!"
Yet, upon seeing Chen Moxuan's extraordinary demeanor and striking appearance, her thoughts quickly turned mischievous.
"Little brother, since you claim to be from the Chen Family, how about you marry me? Don't worry; our Liu Family will protect your Chen Family."
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