Chapter 317
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Chapter 317: The Might of the Martial Saint!
Hearing the words of the Grand Elder of the Zheng family, the guests in the hall tensed up.
All the guests’ gazes focused on the Grand Elder of the Zheng family.
“Recently, while I was in seclusion, my worthy brother, the Third Elder, perished in Jiangnan,” the Grand Elder of the Zheng family said calmly. His expression showed little change, but his eyes concealed an icy killing intent.
The Zheng family’s Third Elder is dead!?
The guests reacted with changed expressions.
The Zheng family’s Third Elder had a great reputation in the Huaibei martial arts world, as he was the spokesperson for the Zheng family’s highest level and frequently appeared in public.
And indeed, the Zheng family’s Third Elder hadn’t made any appearances in the past two months!
Not even a whisper of news. So he was dead!
It seems that previously, the Zheng family intentionally suppressed this information!
But thinking further, the Zheng family’s Third Elder was one of the four Grand Elders of the Zheng family. With strength at the peak of the Martial Venerable realm, there weren’t many experts in all of Huaibei who could match him.
Who in Jiangnan, such a martially barren place, could kill him?
The Grand Elder of the Zheng family swept his gaze over the guests below, his tone suddenly turning cold, and said: “The person who killed my third brother is named Fang Yu.”
Fang Yu!?
Hearing this name, the guests looked at each other in confusion.
Most of them found this name unfamiliar.
Someone capable of killing the Zheng family’s Third Elder must be a renowned expert with years of fame, right?
But Han Qi, standing to the side, showed a flicker in his eyes.
So it was Fang Yu who killed the Zheng family’s Third Elder!
Han Qi looked up at the Grand Elder of the Zheng family who was emanating waves of killing intent, his expression changing constantly.
Right, wasn’t there news from Jiangnan two or three months ago?
At Yuexin Lake in Jiangnan, a young man at the Innate realm defeated Gu Rulong, who was at the Martial Venerable realm… That young man’s name, I remember, was called Fang Yu…
At this moment, some guests recalled the name Fang Yu.
With this reminder, many guests also remembered the widely circulated story from two or three months ago.
At that time, most of them considered it an exaggerated rumor, not fact.
After all, between the Innate realm and the Martial Venerable realm, there was a difference of two major realms, and the gap in strength could only be described as heaven and earth.
Theoretically, a Martial Venerable realm expert could kill an Innate realm martial artist with just one finger.
Now, hearing the name Fang Yu from the mouth of the Grand Elder of the Zheng family left the guests extremely surprised.
“I know most of you have heard this name,” the Grand Elder of the Zheng family said slowly. “Defeating a Martial Venerable with the cultivation of an Innate martial artist is indeed an astonishing feat.
Looking at the entire history of martial arts, one cannot find such a prodigy.
My third brother entered the Martial Venerable realm decades ago and had reached its ceiling. Yet he was still no match for Fang Yu… this is impossible.
The guests stared intently at the Grand Elder of the Zheng family, wanting to know what he would say next.
“I believe that behind this Fang Yu, there must be a master assisting him. Each time he kills a Martial Venerable, it’s actually the work of the master behind him. This master, who could consecutively kill Gu Rulong and my third brother, must have cultivation above the Martial Venerable realm… very likely a Martial Saint realm expert,” the Grand Elder of the Zheng family said gravely.
Everyone’s expressions changed.
The Grand Elder’s speculation seemed to be the only correct explanation!
Behind Fang Yu, there must indeed be such a master!
However, the Grand Elder’s speculation that this master’s cultivation reached the Martial Saint realm sent a shock through everyone present!
A Martial Saint!
Every Martial Saint is a powerhouse who can make an entire region tremble with just a stomp!
Every Martial Saint in China has a name and reputation that shakes a region.
Which Martial Saint stands behind Fang Yu, willing to be the personal guard of a mere Innate realm martial artist? And even let him take the fame!?
“I don’t care about the identity of this master,” the Grand Elder of the Zheng family said coldly. “He killed my third brother, creating a blood feud with our Zheng family.
No matter who he is, our Zheng family will not let him go.
No death… no rest.”
The Grand Elder’s words were as cold as a sword, entering everyone’s ears, making each person feel a chill throughout their body.
After saying these words, the killing intent on his body completely erupted, enveloping the entire venue.
The guests’ faces turned pale, feeling difficulty breathing. Many even had trembling legs, almost collapsing to the ground.
“Today, the Zheng family holds this banquet not only to inform all of you of my, Zheng Yan’s, return, but also to announce another matter: I will, in front of everyone, punish the little Fang Yu!
I will personally avenge my third brother’s grudge!
I will slaughter Fang Yu, bring his corpse, and kneel before my third brother in the underworld, allowing my third brother’s soul to rest in peace!”
The Grand Elder of the Zheng family, Zheng Yan, said word by word.
With each word he spoke, the aura on his body rose an inch.
By the last word, the Grand Elder’s aura had reached its peak, and the tables and chairs in the hall were slightly shaking.
Some guests, unable to withstand the pressure, weakened at the knees and collapsed to the ground.
The remaining guests had to release their cultivation to barely stand firm.
Everyone present looked at the cold-faced Grand Elder of the Zheng family with shocked eyes.
Is this the might of a Martial Saint realm expert!?
Just a few words, and people can’t breathe!
“I hope you can spread my words and help me search for Fang Yu throughout China. If you have any news of Fang Yu, contact the Zheng family immediately. Our Zheng family will give you appropriate rewards!” Zheng Yan continued.
“Understood! Please rest assured, Grand Elder, my Liang family will do our utmost to find Fang Yu…”
“Our Wen family will also follow the Grand Elder’s orders…”
“Our Lu family…”
Representatives from each family rushed to express their stance, to stand on the Zheng family’s side.
After witnessing Zheng Yan’s might as a Martial Saint, they had no other thoughts in their minds.
Watching these families fawn like servants, Han Qi’s eyes flashed with disdain.
No matter how strong the Zheng family is, they haven’t reached this level yet!
His Han family attended today’s banquet only to express an unwillingness to be enemies with the Zheng family.
The Zheng family’s lofty attitude made Han Qi very uncomfortable.
Fang Yu… I need to find him again, Han Qi thought, his eyes flickering.
At this moment, Zheng Yan on the high seat suddenly turned his head to look at Han Qi.
Han Qi felt a chill rise from the soles of his feet, instantly freezing his entire body!
“Han Qi, your Han family will also help, right?” Zheng Yan asked with narrowed eyes.
Han Qi immediately bowed and smiled apologetically: “Of course, Grand Elder, our Han family will definitely do our best to search for Fang Yu and find him as soon as possible.”
“Good.” Zheng Yan smiled faintly and only then shifted his gaze.
Han Qi straightened up, his forehead already covered in fine sweat.
…
After the guests dispersed, Zheng Yan still sat on the high seat.
The Second Elder and Fourth Elder, Family Head Zheng Rong, along with Zheng Xiuchen and Yang Yinzhu, all stood before Zheng Yan.
These few people were currently the most core members of the Zheng family.
Zheng Yan raised his eyes to look at Yang Yinzhu.
There was no emotional fluctuation in his eyes.
When Yang Yinzhu met Zheng Xiuchen, Zheng Yan was in seclusion.
Therefore, Yang Yinzhu was still a stranger to him.
Having such an outsider participate in the Zheng family’s core discussions made Zheng Yan displeased.
“Grand Elder, Yinzhu and I have set a date, we will officially marry in the middle of next month,” Zheng Xiuchen immediately said, noticing Zheng Yan’s displeasure.
“That’s right, Grand Elder, Yinzhu is already considered part of our Zheng family. During this time, she has made great contributions to our Zheng family’s business expansion…” Zheng Rong also chimed in.
Zheng Yan didn’t speak, just staring directly at Yang Yinzhu.
Being stared at by a Martial Saint expert like this, Yang Yinzhu felt suffocated.
But she gritted her teeth and persisted, not allowing herself to tremble, meeting Zheng Yan’s gaze with a firm look.
After a silent dozen seconds, Zheng Yan shifted his gaze.
Yang Yinzhu breathed a sigh of relief.
“Grand Elder, you speculate that there’s a Martial Saint realm expert behind Fang Yu… so if we rashly challenge Fang Yu, is it…” Zheng Rong spoke with hesitation.
In a battle between two Martial Saints, regardless of victory or defeat, both sides would inevitably pay a heavy price.
Zheng Yan, as the Grand Elder of the Zheng family, was the true core of the Zheng family and absolutely could not have any problems.
