If necessary, he would not hesitate to eliminate the Ye Family. This was not arrogance, but a reflection of his true power.

After enhancing his True Qi cultivation, he felt an unparalleled strength. Even a peak Grandmaster was nothing more than an ant he could easily crush. He began to deeply understand the core of ancient martial arts: a power originating from the very source of existence. In comparison, National Arts were merely a shortcut to cultivation derived from them. Only when a practitioner of National Arts broke through to the Grandmaster Stage might they truly touch the threshold of ancient martial arts.

Of course, Chen Zheng wasn't certain if his conjecture was accurate, as he knew very little about such matters. In this world full of mysteries, the secrets of the martial path were unfathomable.

Chen Zheng's words, though spoken as casually as a spring breeze, struck Li Cangyun and the others like a clap of thunder, sending massive waves through their hearts.

"Annihilate them, then!"

This sentence hung in the air like an invisible greatsword, shaking everyone to their core. That was the Ye Family, one of the most illustrious families in the world of National Arts.

They certainly did not doubt Chen Zheng's resolve; his actions had already proven his immense strength. Three Grandmasters had joined forces against him, yet not even a peak Grandmaster could have suppressed them as effortlessly as Chen Zheng, who held their fates in the palm of his hand.

Thus, no one said another word, and they all returned directly to the Li Family estate.

For a time afterward, the Magic Capital was as serene as a placid scroll painting, undisturbed by any ripples. Yet beneath this calm, an earth-shattering piece of news sent huge waves through the world of National Arts.

Chen Zheng had single-handedly battled three Grandmasters from the Ye Family and annihilated them, achieving a glorious victory. Ye Cangtian, once hailed as the strongest prodigy, had been among them. The other two Grandmasters were masters of Hung Ga Kung Fu and Buddha's Fist.

Just how strong was Chen Zheng? This question became the great mystery that everyone in the National Arts community sought to unravel.

With the force of a sudden tempest, Chen Zheng had severed the lifelines of three Grandmasters in one fell swoop, and the Ye Family's young master was one of them. Such a shocking act sent a shiver through the National Arts community, as if they were feeling the tremors of an approaching tornado.

How would the Ye Family, a veritable dragon in the world of National Arts, react to this? The entire community held its breath, waiting for the coming storm.

「At this moment, inside the Ye Family estate.」

The higher-ups were gathered in the main hall, like a flock of startled birds. A middle-aged man with a placid expression stood at the head of the room. He appeared calm, but his eyes held a terrifying murderous intent.

Everyone remained silent. The entire main hall was as still as a desolate forest, where one could hear a pin drop. However, no one's heart was calm; their emotions were as turbulent as a violent storm. The young master and two affiliated Grandmasters had been killed! This was undoubtedly a major catastrophe in the history of the Ye Family. The name Chen Zheng, like a sharp sword, had pierced deeply into everyone's heart.

"What's the status of the investigation?" the calm middle-aged man finally asked.

"Family Head! We have a complete file on Chen Zheng!" an underling immediately exclaimed, standing and sliding a laptop over.

Ye Badao. The name resounded like thunder in the National Arts world. He was the helmsman of the Ye Family, a titan of his generation. His gaze was like an abyss, impossible to meet directly.

He sat before the computer, his fingers gliding lightly across the trackpad as text and images flashed across the screen. Everyone held their breath, daring not to even breathe too loudly, afraid to break the oppressive silence.

His gaze was indifferent yet firm, as if he had already seen through everything. His words were as cold as Sword Qi.

"Tell Chen Zheng he has two choices. One, come to the Ye Family estate, where we can settle everything. Two, the Ye Family will take matters into its own hands and eradicate him completely."

"Remember, he has only two days!"

"Yes!" the crowd responded in unison, witnessing Ye Badao's unshakeable determination.

Soon, the people in the hall dispersed, leaving Ye Badao standing there alone, his gaze still as calm as water.

"How many years has it been since someone dared to provoke my Ye Family," he murmured softly, then slowly walked out of the hall.

In an instant, the Ye Family quietly set its plans into motion.

***

In the grand main hall of the Li Family estate, Chen Zheng sat on an exquisite chair, like a lone eagle surveying his domain. The senior members of the Li Family and the decision-makers of the Liu Family surrounded him like respectful subjects, their heads bowed as they awaited his words.

TAP, TAP, TAP...

Chen Zheng's fingers tapped gently on the mahogany tabletop, signaling he was about to ask a question. He took a deep breath and asked, "What was the Ye Family's response?"

Li Cangyun immediately stood, his voice filled with tension and reverence. "The Ye Family has issued a statement. They demand you go to the Ye Family estate personally to resolve all disputes. Otherwise…"

He paused for a moment, as if searching for the most appropriate words.

"Otherwise, the Ye Family will mobilize all the forces of the National Arts world for a devastating strike against the Li Family. Moreover, all of your relatives and friends in Yun City... they will inevitably get caught in the crossfire."

"That's outrageous!" Liu Daoyi burst out, his face flush with anger. "How can matters of the National Arts world involve innocent ordinary people? Have the Ye Family forgotten the iron-clad rules set down by our ancestors?"

Li Cangyun flinched slightly, then slowly shook his head. "The Ye Family… they have always acted as they see fit. If they deem it necessary to break those rules… there is nothing we can do."

The authority of the Ye Family was like a towering mountain, looming over all other Grandmasters. The most powerful and venerated among them was none other than their contemporary Family Head, Ye Taitian. It was he who had forged the Ye Family's glory.

To Liu Daoyi, however, this was an unacceptable injustice. His heart was filled with frustration.

"Chen Zheng," Li Yitong said, looking at him with eyes full of worry and self-reproach. She blamed herself for bringing him such immense trouble. "The Ye Family is trying to crush you with their power. Why not move your relatives and assets from Yun City to the Magic Capital? As the saying goes, where there's life, there's hope."

"Indeed, Grandmaster Chen," Liu Daoyi added. "The Li Family and I will support you with all our might. Within two days, we can have your friends and family safely transferred to the Magic Capital without any danger."

Li Cangyun said nothing, merely nodding in silent agreement, his gaze reflecting his firm resolve.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for triggering a choice mission]

[Choice One: Go to the Ye Family alone. Reward: Random advancement in Grandmaster abilities.]

[Choice Two: Refuse the Ye Family and move relatives to the Magic Capital. Reward: "Wise Choice" title.]

Hearing this, Chen Zheng didn't hesitate for a moment and immediately chose the first option.

This had been his plan all along.

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