Chapter 87 All Forces Make Their Appearance (Part 2)

"Should we go find him now?"

The Elder to the left of Shen Yunyi spoke.

Having witnessed the strength of the young man beside him, he realized that the heavenly pride ranking could not be taken at Face value.

This young man, secretly cultivated by the White Lotus Lineage, was ranked only nineteenth on the heavenly pride ranking on the surface.

However, not only had his cultivation reached the Sixth Realm, but his Sword Intent was also close to Major Achievement; even if the Elder took action himself, he was not entirely confident he could defeat the youth.

With such strength, he could at least be ranked in the top thirteen of the heavenly pride ranking!

Their Holy Lotus Sect was capable of secretly cultivating such a Prodigy.

What about other factions then?

There were likely countless individuals who were not on the heavenly pride ranking but whose talent and cultivation far exceeded those of ordinary Prodigies.

"Go! Why wouldn't we go?"

Shen Yunyi sneered, "I originally wanted to let Yan Chu live for a few more days, but since he dares to come, I'll take his life first."

A mere Loose Cultivator, by what right does he dare to occupy the tenth spot on the heavenly pride ranking?

Didn't you rank me nineteenth?

Then I will slay the tenth-ranked one!

Let the Number One Estate Under Heaven see clearly just how blind they are!

At this moment, Battle Intent seethed within Shen Yunyi's heart. His killing intent even seeped out of the secret room, making the countless patrons in the Cangchun Tower above feel as if they had suddenly fallen into an ice cellar, a sudden chill arising.

Some even developed psychological issues because of it, leading to constant Family conflicts later on...

...

In a quiet courtyard.

Two men in black sat facing each other; the thin one sighed.

"I originally wanted to find an opportunity to capture that Yan Chu and force him to take the place of Number Twenty, but I didn't expect him to grow so quickly!"

"Now that he's become the tenth on the heavenly pride ranking, even if I take action, I'm not sure of success!"

The other slightly chubby man narrowed his eyes.

"There must be some secret on him; otherwise, it would be impossible to reach such a level in just a few months!"

Their organization had been monitoring the young Prodigies in the Jianghu.

A growth speed like Yan Chu's was, if not unique, extremely rare.

The thin man asked, "Are you going to act? He has already arrived at Longhua Prefecture City!"

The chubby man tilted his head, listened for a moment, and a smile suddenly appeared on his Face.

"Those people from the Fu Family have all gone to find trouble for Yan Chu!"

"There are also several blood-path Auras; they should be people from the Red Lotus Lineage. Their target is also that Saber Qi!"

The thin man's spirit lifted. "Really?"

"Those people from the Fu Family are not to be trifled with, and then there's the Holy Lotus Sect. We can just watch a good show!"

The chubby man laughed, "Perhaps we can use this opportunity to control Yan Chu and absorb him into the Red Sleeve Beckon to fill the previous vacancy."

...

A teahouse ten miles outside the city.

At this time, the seven or eight tables in the teahouse were filled with Jianghu people chatting about everything under the sun.

"You guys, that Blade Demon Yan Chu really has great luck with women. I once caught a distant glimpse of Madam Han of the Raging Flood Dragon Gang, and I haven't been able to forget her for three years. To think such a beauty would end up with Yan Chu."

"If you could make it onto the heavenly pride ranking, you could too!"

"Hehe! Old Liu can't make the heavenly pride ranking, but if there were a patron ranking, he could still compete!"

"Hahaha..."

"Everyone, stop fooling around. I saw Yan Chu enter Longhua Prefecture City. Many people are following him, wanting to see which faction will be the next to suffer!"

"What? Then let's hurry and go watch the excitement!"

As they spoke, everyone in the teahouse put down their tea bowls and rushed toward the city not far away.

In a corner of the teahouse, three people sat at a table: an old man, a middle-aged woman, and a young man.

Seeing this, the young man looked at the old man and said, "Second Great-Uncle, Yan Chu has arrived at Longhua Prefecture City. Shall we act now?"

The old man's eyes were deep as he took in the entire large city ahead.

He nodded and said in a grim tone, "Very well!"

"I originally planned to first kill all of Yan Chu's friends, Family, and subordinates before torturing him to death."

"Since he is right ahead, I will take his head first and hack him to pieces in front of the world to see who else dares to oppose my Yue Family!"

These three were none other than members of the Yue Family who had come from far away in Pingzhou Province.

Since learning that Yue Jinhua died at Yan Chu's hands, they had set out from their Family and traveled without stopping, finally arriving at Longhua Prefecture in just three days.

...

At the same time, when Yan Chu took Su Zhirou to the Lu Family, the entire Longhua Prefecture was alarmed.

The Lian Family main hall.

"Old Ghost Lian, your Lian Family's head, direct son, and Elders have all been killed. Now that your enemy has entered the city, you don't even dare to seek revenge. You've lived all these years in vain!"

"Truly, the older one gets, the more cowardly one becomes!"

Lian Shun'an, as a member of the great-uncle generation of the Lian Family, had originally retired.

After the Family head Lian Weitao and two other Fifth Realm experts died at Yan Chu's hands, he had to come out to take charge of the situation.

Now, in the Family hall, he was being pointed at and cursed publicly by the former Family head's wife, and his Face couldn't help but turn as dark as water.

Lian Shun'an looked at the sharp-voiced, seemingly crazed Lyu Qiong in front of him and shouted in a low voice:

"What does a mere woman like you know?"

"Even Ma Qingzong was no match for Yan Chu. What use would it be for this old man to go? Do you want him to come straight here and exterminate my Lian Family?"

These past few days, the entire Lian Family had been living in fear. Another Fifth Realm expert had already left Longhua Prefecture with the core younger generation of the Family, leaving only him to guard the Family.

Now this woman was still being ungrateful and acting crazy in the Family hall.

If not for the sake of the Lyu Family behind her, he would have acted long ago.

Given the strength Yan Chu had displayed, even the Lyu Family would have to think twice about taking action. After all, the Lyu Family was not considered a top-tier aristocratic Family in Cangzhou Prefecture.

"Old tortoise! Coward! Useless trash!"

"If you won't avenge Weitao and my son, I'll go myself!"

Lyu Qiong gave Lian Shun'an a vicious look, turned around in anger, and walked out.

Snap!

A clan Elder slapped the armrest of his chair and wanted to stand up, but was stopped by Lian Shun'an's gaze.

"Let her go. Her life or death will have nothing to do with my Lian Family from now on."

...

Outside the gates of the Lu Residence, Yan Chu and Su Zhirou appeared.

"Halt! Who goes there? No trespassing in the Lu Residence!"

Before they could even get close, the guards outside the Lu Residence shouted for them to stop.

"Hmph!"

Yan Chu gave a cold snort, and several guards spat out blood; their internal organs were nearly shattered by that single cold snort.

Yan Chu was holding back!

After all, the Lu Family had previously provided shelter for Su Zhirou and her aunt. Su Zhirou had also pleaded with him to clarify things first and not to take things to the extreme.

"You... who are you?!"

The guards, in unbearable pain, asked tremulously.

At this moment, the sound of hurried footsteps was heard. The commotion outside the gate had attracted many important figures from the Lu Residence.

"You—are the Blade Demon Yan Chu?!"

Someone recognized him and hurriedly said, "Great Hero Yan, please forgive us! Has my Lu Family offended you in any way?"

"My Lu Family admires Great Hero Yan. Not long ago, we were even discussing sending a grand gift to Great Hero Yan. Why must you do this, Great Hero Yan?"

Yan Chu raised an eyebrow and did not strike heavily again.

However, a terrifying Aura radiated out, instantly pinning everyone to the ground, unable to say a word.

Only one guard was spared, standing there blankly, not daring to utter a word.

Yan Chu said indifferently:

"At your level, you have no right to speak with me, and I have no desire to satisfy your curiosity."

"Tell Lu Zhongxuan to get out here!"

"If today's events aren't explained clearly, the Lu Family won't need to bother existing in the Jianghu anymore!"