"However, the Zhao family already knows that our Zhou family, along with the Huangfu family, has dealt with them."
"For years, the remnants of the Zhao family have been looking for trouble with our Zhou family."
"I also know you are very strong, but unfortunately, I am still worried about your safety. After all, your current situation is very dangerous, so I must send you to the borderlands of the northwest." Zhou Wenhai said solemnly.
"Father, why is this?" Zhou Yan asked doubtfully.
"Alas, Yan'er, to tell you the truth, the reason our Zhou family can establish a foothold in Nanyang Town and become one of the four great families is precisely because of our Zhou family's bloodline inheritance."
Zhou Wenhai said, "You should know that the reason our Zhou family is so powerful, besides our formidable martial arts, is that among our ancestors, there were Martial Venerable powerhouses."
"And every generation, our Zhou family must select one direct descendant to enter the forbidden grounds of Tianwang Mountain for cultivation."
"Each period of cultivation lasts for half a month, but after each return, those Zhou family disciples who entered the forbidden grounds of Tianwang Mountain will have their strength skyrocket."
"Some disciples even directly break through to the Martial Master, Martial Ancestor, or even the Transcendent realm."
"All of this is due to a secret technique passed down by our Zhou family ancestors—the Heavenly King Fist!"
"This set of fist techniques is terrifying. Once cultivated, one's strength will increase exponentially, truly defying the heavens!"
"And your physique is also a martial arts prodigy, one in ten million."
"Therefore, I plan to send you to the forbidden grounds of Tianwang Mountain to cultivate the Heavenly King Fist, striving to reach the Martial Venerable realm as soon as possible."
"Only by reaching the Martial Venerable realm will our Zhou family truly possess the foundation to contend with the Huangfu family."
"Yan'er, what do you say?" Zhou Wenhai stared at Zhou Yan.
"Okay, son is willing to go."
After a moment of thought, Zhou Yan gritted his teeth and agreed.
Although he really wanted to stay in Nanyang Town, he was unwilling to accept the mistreatment of his mother and younger siblings. He couldn't swallow this insult!
Since that was the case, he might as well go to the forbidden grounds of Tianwang Mountain!
He believed that with his talent, combined with the cultivation of the 'Heavenly King Fist,' his cultivation speed would definitely soar!
He was not afraid of danger!
Because as long as he could become powerful, it would be worth the risk!
"Good!"
Seeing Zhou Yan agree, Zhou Wenhai also breathed a sigh of relief. He stood up, patted Zhou Yan's shoulder, and said, "Yan'er, I believe in your decision. Go with peace of mind. I guarantee your safety during your cultivation in the forbidden grounds of Tianwang Mountain."
"Thank you, Father. Your son will not let you down." Zhou Yan said excitedly.
Zhou Wenhai nodded with satisfaction and said, "Yan'er, remember, be sure to be safe."
After speaking, Zhou Wenhai got up and led Zhou Yan towards the secret chamber of the Zhou family, and then he brought Zhou Yan into the secret chamber of the Zhou family.
In this secret chamber, there was a stone platform, and on top of it, lay a bamboo scroll.
This was the martial arts treasure of the Zhou family, the "Heavenly King Fist."
As long as one cultivated this martial arts treasure, even without any specific techniques, they could become a master of the Martial Master level.
This was the foundation of the Zhou family!
In the past, the founder of the Zhou family, realizing the uniqueness of Tianwang Mountain, built the ancestral land of the Zhou family there and set up some formations, allowing the Zhou family's bloodline to continue for hundreds of years and be passed down from generation to generation.
And this "Heavenly King Fist" was one of the core components of this martial arts treasure.
Zhou Wenhai handed the "Heavenly King Fist" to Zhou Yan and said earnestly, "Yan'er, this martial art is extraordinary. I hope you can diligently comprehend and cultivate it. If you can master it, your strength will undergo earth-shattering changes, and you will even be able to fight against Martial Venerable powerhouses!"
"Father, rest assured, your son understands!" Zhou Yan nodded heavily.
"Good, I await your triumphant return." Zhou Wenhai smiled contentedly and patted Zhou Yan's shoulder.
"Father, I'm leaving."
Zhou Yan nodded, then turned and left.
After Zhou Yan left, Zhou Wenhai's expression became heavy as he murmured, "Zhao family, Zhao family, you wait. I, Zhou Wenhai, will eventually avenge you."
...
Night.
Zhou Yan sat alone on the rooftop, quietly gazing at the starry sky. Tonight, dark clouds obscured the moon, dimming its radiance. The entire city was silent and desolate.
"Whoosh..."
Suddenly, a gentle breeze blew past.
"En?"
Upon sensing the breeze, Zhou Yan's gaze immediately became serious.
"Who!"
Zhou Yan suddenly grunted.
"Heh heh, you are Zhou Yan? Indeed, you are not bad." A cold, sinister male voice echoed.
Following that, two indistinct black figures slowly emerged from the darkness.
"You two trespass into my room in the dead of night, what business do you have?"
Zhou Yan asked with a frown. The two people before him gave him a suffocating feeling.
"Jie jie, kid, we are here to take your life."
The sinister and cold man said with a sneer.
"Oh? Do you have the ability to do that?"
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan was not afraid at all, instead, he chuckled dismissively.
"Hahahahaha! Kid, you are too arrogant!"
The man roared, "Don't forget, this is Zhou family territory. You dare to be so presumptuous, aren't you courting death!"
"Hmph, how could I, Zhou Yan, be intimidated?" Zhou Yan said disdainfully.
"Good! Good! Very good!"
The man was furious and said, "Kid, since you are so brave, then don't blame us for being impolite."
"I advise you to scram immediately!" Zhou Yan said indifferently.
He didn't waste any more words, knowing that there was nothing to say to these kinds of people.
He simply wanted to tell these people that Tianwang Mountain did not belong to them!
"Hmph, you overestimate yourself!"
The man snorted coldly, then pulled out a dagger from his embrace and stabbed lightning-fast towards Zhou Yan.
Swish!
The cold light flashed, and the blade was sharp.
In an instant, the dagger reached Zhou Yan's chest.
A cruel smile appeared on the man's lips, as if he could already see the dagger piercing Zhou Yan's chest.
However...
Zhou Yan's eyes suddenly became extremely sharp, and he shifted his body to the side, evading the opponent's attack.
"What's going on! How can your reaction be so fast!"
The man was shocked beyond belief.
"You dare to stab me with a dagger at this level, you're asking for death!"
Zhou Yan snorted coldly, his steps slid, and he instantly appeared in front of the man.
Bang!
Zhou Yan's palm, like a vise, firmly gripped the man's dagger-wielding arm. Then, Zhou Yan pulled hard.
Crack!
The man's arm immediately twisted into a twisted state.
The intense pain made sweat bead on the man's forehead, and he cried out repeatedly.
He wanted to break free from Zhou Yan's grip, but he couldn't. Because Zhou Yan's fingers were as if cast in steel, incredibly firm, and no matter how hard he struggled, they remained motionless.