Chu Yushan said, "He said his name is Zhou Yan, a new guard who just joined the Chu family. It's said he's an alchemist, very arrogant, and wanted to compete with me. If he wins, he can marry Meng'er. That's why he caused trouble at our Chu family."
"Zhou Yan!" Chu Yunfei's gaze flickered, a hint of coldness flashing in his pupils. "What is his strength?"
Chu Yushan lowered his head and said, "I didn't see clearly. His strength is not weak. I estimate he is at least at the fifth-grade level."
Chu Yunfei's face twitched, and he murmured, "Fifth-grade level, as expected of an alchemist. His strength is indeed not bad. You can go down and rest first. I will handle this matter."
After Chu Yushan left, Chu Yunfei immediately ordered the two people beside him, "Immediately send people to investigate this person named Zhou Yan, the more detailed the better."
"Yes!" The two respectfully accepted the order and retreated.
Chu Yunfei's eyes revealed confusion. "This guy dares to provoke me and even boasts of marrying Meng'er. Could he be a prince?"
Immediately, Chu Yunfei shook his head and said, "This kid's strength is not bad, but I'm not afraid either. Anyone who dares to marry my daughter must be taught a lesson."
Night, silent, stars filling the sky, the bright moon hanging high.
A vast mountain peak, lush and green, with a majestic, ancient, and magnificent palace standing in the valley.
Dozens of black-clothed guards stood at the entrance of the palace, all at the early sixth-grade cultivation level, with strong auras.
Such a lineup was enough to prove the identity of the palace's owner. It was Chu Jiangan, the eldest master of the Chu family, the strongest of the Chu family.
"Greetings, Great Elder!" As Chu Jiangan stepped out of the palace, he immediately bowed and cupped his fists towards the old man in green robes walking towards him.
"Great Elder."
The old man in green robes had a sturdy build, dark skin, a full beard, and piercing eyes that were as sharp as an eagle's. He looked at Chu Jiangan and waved his hand slightly. "Rise. I heard your son, Chu Yushan, was killed."
Chu Jiangan nodded. "Yes, I have already heard about this. If this revenge is not taken, how can our Chu family maintain its dignity? Great Elder, I wish to ask you to take action."
The old man's eyes flickered. "You want me to kill him?"
"Exactly," Chu Jiangan said.
The old man's eyes showed thought. "This kid dares to kill my Chu family member. He must have some backing. Could he be from the dynasty?"
"Probably not. If he were from the dynasty, he would have been recruited by now. He hasn't shown any news recently. Even our Chu family doesn't know where he came from or what his strength is," Chu Jiangan replied.
"Then it's easy to handle," the old man's eyes turned cold. "In that case, I'll go personally. The Chu family is in chaos these days, so it's fine for me to go."
Immediately, the old man's figure shot out, turning into a stream of light and leaving.
...
Above the void, several sounds of breaking wind cut through space, moving extremely fast. In the blink of an eye, they appeared above the west city area. Da Feng Novel Network.
Several figures stopped in mid-air, and Zhou Yan landed.
"Hahaha, finally arrived!" Zhou Yan grinned, looking at the cluster of buildings below. "Chu family, I'm finally here. Let's go."
As his voice fell, Zhou Yan's figure soared into the sky again, rushing towards the area below.
The moment Zhou Yan appeared, the entire Chu family erupted.
"Quick, someone's come in again!"
"Enemy attack, audacious rogue, kill without mercy!"
In an instant, piercing screams echoed throughout the Chu family, followed by several figures soaring into the air. They were all members of the Chu family guard, surrounding Zhou Yan.
Instantly, the members of the Chu family guard rushed out together, swords clashing, and elemental energy surging.
Zhou Yan roared, and his entire body surged with crimson spiritual energy, causing the surrounding temperature to soar.
The scorching heat permeated the air. Zhou Yan waved his hand, and a giant hammer appeared in his palm, smashing down fiercely.
The terrifying attack power swept out, with waves of fire and crackling lightning, impacting the surrounding guards, who were sent flying back.
These guards were all repelled, spitting blood from their chests.
"Pfft!"
Dozens of people vomited blood simultaneously, landing in disarray. Their eyes were filled with horror. This person's strength was terrifying.
With a single hammer strike from Zhou Yan, the ground cracked and shattered. The terrifying kinetic energy spread, destroying a large number of houses, raising dust, and scattering debris.
"Such strong power!"
In the distance, many onlookers watched this scene with surprise.
"Whoosh!"
In just a moment, within the Chu family, figures shot through the air. They were all Chu family powerhouses, all at the seventh or eighth-grade level of cultivation, and even included a martial marquis of the eighth-grade level.
Dozens of people gathered together in an instant, encircling Zhou Yan. They stared at Zhou Yan coldly, their eyes filled with rage.
"Who are you? How dare you trespass into my Chu family's forbidden area? Are you tired of living?"
A seventh-grade cultivator glared at Zhou Yan and reprimanded him, his eyes gloomy. The aura of an early eighth-grade cultivator spread, indicating that this was definitely a supreme expert of the early eighth-grade.
"Nonsense, who told you I trespassed into your Chu family?"
Zhou Yan sneered and glared at the seventh-grade cultivator. "I am acting on behalf of heaven and assisting those in need. Don't forget, I am your Chu family's benefactor."
"Benefactor?" The Chu family members looked surprised and exchanged glances.
This guy was actually a benefactor of the Chu family? How was that possible?
"Hmph, I don't care if you're a benefactor or not. You dare to trespass into my Chu family, and you will pay with your life today!"
The seventh-grade cultivator's eyes were fierce. He raised his sleeve and attacked first. A surge of majestic elemental energy erupted, sweeping out with a domineering pressure that enveloped Zhou Yan, appearing quite imposing.
"You're seeking death."
Zhou Yan's expression changed slightly. He took a step forward and threw a punch. The scorching energy erupted like flames, and the fist imprint flashed with golden light, faintly exuding a peculiar charm, as if it could burn heaven and earth.
"Bang."
Instantly, the fist imprints collided, and a muffled sound echoed. The Chu family's seventh-grade cultivator was sent flying, crashing heavily into the distance and destroying a large area of buildings.
"Boom!"
A large amount of debris flew out. The Chu family's seventh-grade cultivator cried out in agony, his bones shattered, his body covered in bloodstains, and his life force extinguished.
"Hiss."
Seeing this scene, the surrounding Chu family members felt an inexplicable chill run down their spines.
Zhou Yan's figure landed, standing beside the ruins. He looked forward, his gaze sweeping across, and a cold curve lifted the corner of his mouth. He said lightly, "Chu Yunxiong, I've come to take your life, and I'll send you to accompany your dead to the grave. You don't need to thank me!"
As his voice fell, Zhou Yan leaped up sharply. In mid-air, he stomped on the void, and his figure moved like lightning, his leg striking out.
"Bang!"
The void trembled, and the space beneath his foot shattered inch by inch. A visible black crack spread, and a vast pressure suddenly descended.