Chapter 114
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Chapter 114: Liu Feijue’s Decision
Ever since Jia Tianhe had begun hiding in the underground secret chamber of the Mo Family, he had been in seclusion, striving to break through to the Great Boundless realm. Others, too, had been training diligently.
Xue Feishuang was no exception. With ample resources at her disposal, she had successfully broken through into the Opening the Sky realm.
She found the achievement almost unbelievable.
Just a few months ago, as a Level Three in the Touching Heaven realm, she had only dreamed of becoming a martial arts lord, with a goal of reaching the Opening the Sky realm within ten years. Achieving that would have secured her a place among the top twenty of the seventy-two marquesses.
Who would have thought that in such a short time, she would accomplish it?
She couldn’t help but feel a sense of wistfulness.
Hearing Zhang Yang’s approaching footsteps, accompanied by an unfamiliar gait, she turned invisible and waited.
As Zhang Yang and Blood Asura entered, Blood Asura instinctively tensed. He couldn’t see Xue Feishuang, but his instincts told him she was there.
Having reached Level Ten in the Returning to Origin realm, Zhang Yang’s eyesight had become extraordinary. He spotted Xue Feishuang immediately and assessed Blood Asura’s condition in detail.
Finally, he gifted her the Shadowless Ghost Leaf.
As for whether Blood Asura could be trusted, Zhang Yang left that decision to Xue Feishuang without hesitation. He had no intention of micromanaging—he preferred to focus on his training.
Having reached Level Ten in the Returning to Origin realm, it was time to advance to the Touching Heaven realm.
There were no special requirements for this breakthrough, and with his training speed, he was prepared for another intense session. But how far could he progress in a single go? Even he could not predict.
One thing was certain—he would undoubtedly break through several realms in a single burst of energy.
Embrace Moon Tower
Under Qiu Yuwan’s firm orders, her trusted maid, Hong Xiu, personally oversaw the construction and decoration of the new Embrace Moon Tower at its former site.
Standing in the tower, Qiu Yuwan gazed at the towering nine-story Moonview Tower rising amidst the undulating rooftops. Her expression was grim.
The Embrace Moon Tower had been burned down, and she had been criticized due to Zhang Yang’s actions against the Moonview Tower, which had, to some extent, affected intelligence sales.
“Miss Qiu, tell me, how is Brother Liu doing?” Long Luanshen asked, his anxiety evident. He had been having a difficult time himself.
He had tried to gather information about Liu Feijue but had been unsuccessful, which was why he had come to see Qiu Yuwan.
“It’s not good,” Qiu Yuwan said, her tone cold.
“Could it be that Brother Liu is struggling with his status in the Liu family?” Long Luanshen asked.
Qiu Yuwan let out a bitter chuckle. “From what I know, Liu Feijue initially suppressed his second brother, Liu Feikong, by exploiting a situation where Liu Feikong had lost credibility. That was how he managed to keep him down. Now, however, he is giving him the same opportunity. Not only are Liu family members involved, but many outsiders are also taking the chance to strike. Even with strong supporters within the Liu family, Brother Liu is having a tough time.”
Long Luanshen frowned. “Then wouldn’t that put him in danger?”
“Not to that extent,” Qiu Yuwan replied, “but Zhang Yang has turned him into a target, handing his enemies a weapon. It won’t be easy for him to get through this.”
She spoke with a heavy heart—after all, she was facing her own challenges.
Zhang Yang’s schemes had ensnared her as well. The destruction of the Embrace Moon Tower, combined with competition from Yi Ren Zui, had left her feeling overwhelmed.
“If… and this is a big if,” Long Luanshen said hesitantly, “if Brother Liu is forced to fulfill the bet, then a massive conflict between the Liu Family and the Daxia royal family will be inevitable. Can Zhang Yang really disrupt the balance of the Southern Region so easily?”
Qiu Yuwan’s expression darkened. She clenched her teeth and snapped, “Absolutely not! The Vast Forest has no saints and doesn’t even qualify to disrupt the balance of the Southern Region. It is absolutely impossible!”
Yet Long Luanshen detected a trace of uncertainty in her voice, which only deepened his unease. A sudden fear of Zhang Yang took root within him.
Moonview Tower
At the same time, in the same city, he stood gazing at the newly rebuilt Embrace Moon Tower in the distance.
Ethereal Yi Ren Zui murmured, “There are indeed many who wish to disrupt the Liu family. So many have taken action—even other families from the Five Elements Commerce Association. It seems Liu Feijue will find it incredibly difficult to navigate through this crisis.”
“Zhang Yang… if Liu Feijue truly fulfills the bet you altered, then a significant upheaval in the Southern Region will be inevitable. The real opportunity to change the region’s stagnant state will finally arrive.”
“Will you be able to seize this opportunity? Can you truly accomplish it?”
She remained cautious.
Disrupting the balance and completely breaking it were two vastly different concepts. The gap between them was immense.
To truly shatter the existing order, much more had to be done. However, creating a disturbance was the first step—it marked the beginning of something new. For a region that had remained stable for hundreds of years, even this was already quite remarkable.
Nevertheless, she found Zhang Yang intriguing.
“To think that you would use a drop of sacred life water to save a stranger… Though the action was unwise, the person you saved was truly special.”
Gu Qianmu, one of the three great lords of the Cold Moon Dynasty in the Western Desert, was known as the foremost figure in intelligence across the region. His influence in the Cold Moon Dynasty and throughout the Western Desert was truly astounding.
"Speaking of which, the Daxia royal family was practically digging its own grave by choosing not to silence him but attempting to subdue him instead. Wasn’t this just creating a massive pit for themselves?"
Mo City, Liu Family Residence
Angry voices filled the air, and in his rage, Liu Feijue had even killed some as he vented his frustration.
He was on the verge of madness.
The pressure from both within and outside the family made him feel as though he had plummeted from the clouds into the abyss.
Now, messages from the family arrived on his desk one after another. Just glancing at some made his face pale with fear, and he chose not to read the rest.
By his side stood Lou Pingfan.
"Young Master, you must make a decision soon," he said quietly. "The time for the arranged auction is approaching."
Liu Feijue asked, "What do you think I should choose?"
Lou Pingfan replied, "I do not know, but the centerpiece treasure of the auction, the Golden Dragon Shield, has just been replaced. If…"
Liu Feijue’s expression darkened further.
Mo City remained silent, like a still pond.
Yet everyone knew that beneath this suffocating calm lay a storm, a hurricane, a surging tide of murderous intent.
No one knew when blood would rain down in a frenzy of slaughter.
Neither individuals nor factions dared to act recklessly.
All eyes were fixed on the Liu family, waiting for Liu Feijue’s final decision.
Would he breach the contract?
Or would he honor the bet?
Zhang Yang had given him only three days.
In the blink of an eye, the third day arrived.
Many held their breath in anticipation.
Only Zhang Yang remained indifferent. He had never intended to disrupt the balance of the Southern Region; his focus had been on dealing with Liu Feijue. However, as events unfolded, he realized that Liu Feijue alone could set off a chain reaction with far-reaching consequences. Though the thought intrigued him, compared to his training, it did not matter much. In fact, he believed Liu Feijue was more likely to breach the contract.
But on the night of the third day, explosive news shook Mo City and spread across the Southern Region.
All of Mo Fei’s concubine’s guards had been slaughtered, their corpses hung at the entrance of the Great Xia Palace.
Liu Feijue had chosen to fulfill the bet.
