Chapter 197: Xuantian Mountain Fang Family
Inside the Ding Mansion.
At this moment, two prestigious visitors had arrived.
The leader was a young man, handsome in appearance and extraordinary in temperament, probably around twenty-five years old.
Yet, his cultivation was not low; he had already reached the realm of a Two-star Battle General.
A two-star Battle General at twenty-five?
In the entire Tianhen Empire, he would be considered an unparalleled genius.
The young man was arrogantly aloof, maintaining a disdainful posture towards the world from start to finish.
Following him was an elder, whose cultivation was inscrutable, clearly indicating that he was a Marquis Level powerhouse.
Behind these two were the Family Head Ding Junshan and the Ding Family's Great Elder Ding Hong, with the last being Ding Feng, the eldest young master of the Ding Family.
"Mr. Fang, honestly, I had no idea of your esteemed visit. My lack of a proper welcome is truly my fault," Ding Junshan said apologetically with a smile on his face.
"Enough chit-chat. Let's talk about the Chen Family Ancestral Land. Is it true, as you've claimed, that it has a legacy left behind by a Supreme Battle Emperor?" the lead young man said haughtily, showing absolutely no regard for Ding Junshan.
Yet Ding Junshan was not offended in the least, replying with a smile, "Yes, our ancestors once served the Chen Family, so our Ding Family has indeed had many strong individuals enter their ancestral land."
"Oh? According to the records in my family's annals, East Field County indeed once had a Supreme Battle Emperor surnamed Chen. That must have been the Chen Family Ancestor," smiled Fang Chen.
"This time our family has four spots to enter the ancestral land. If Mr. Fang doesn't mind, we can let my son accompany you," Ding Junshan said with a smile.
The person before them was none other than the third young master of the Xuantian Mountain Fang Family, whose status was also extremely high in their family.
If they could gain his support, it would be much easier for the Ding Family to eliminate the Chen Family.
"Only four spots? Isn't that a bit too few?" Fang Chen said, slightly displeased.
"Mr. Fang, you may not know, but the ancestral land has restrictions, allowing only young people under thirty to enter. Even the Chen Family themselves only have six spots. Our Ding Family originally only had two spots, and these other two we've obtained by snatching them from other families. Besides my son, I'll send two of the Ding Family's geniuses to accompany you. Though my son's cultivation might not compare with yours, he has already reached the peak of a One-star Battle General," Ding Junshan hurriedly explained.
After saying this, he gave Ding Feng a look.
Immediately understanding, Ding Feng stepped forward and said, "I am Ding Feng, at your service, Mr. Fang."
Fang Chen glanced at Ding Feng, a hint of contempt flashing in his eyes, but he didn't overdo his display of scorn, saying dismissively, "Fine, it doesn't matter to me who goes with me. After all, whatever crap the Chen Family is, in front of me, they're all trash. No matter what kind of genius the Chen Family sends, I alone am enough to completely deal with them."
"Yes, Mr. Fang, you truly are a prodigy. The Chen Family can't even produce a decent Battle Sect, so the legacy of the Battle Emperor will undoubtedly be yours," Ding Junshan said with a sycophantic smile.
"Haha, good. Family Head Ding is indeed wise. I'm tired; prepare two beauties for me, and don't bother me in the next few days," Fang Chen laughed heartily, then flung these words over his shoulder as he headed towards the guest room Ding Junshan had already arranged, along with the elder.
"Yes, I know of your preferences, young master. I've prepared in advance for you, and I will send them over immediately," Ding Junshan said, watching Fang Chen leave with a respectful smile.
However, he received no response from Fang Chen.
"Father, how can this Fang Chen be so arrogant? You're so respectful towards him, and yet he doesn't even deign to regard you," said Ding Feng with displeasure.
"Feng'er, remember this: Fang Chen is key to our Ding Family's efforts to eliminate the Chen Family. The Xuantian Mountain Fang Family's power is too great; if he wants your woman, then you'd better send her to me obediently, understood?" Ding Junshan said sternly.
"I understand," Ding Feng said, frowning.
Ding Junshan nodded and continued, "I've heard that Xu Nian has entered the Governor Mansion, and I estimate that Chen Tiansheng will definitely let him enter the ancestral land with the Chen Family."
"Xu Nian? The one who killed Hao? At last, I've got my chance. Father, rest assured, I'll make sure Xu Nian never leaves the ancestral land. How dare he kill a member of our Ding Family; he's courting death," Ding Feng said through gritted teeth, his face full of hatred.
"That Xu Nian is secondary; our real targets are the siblings from the Chen Family. Fang Chen is lustful, isn't Chen Yao known for her beauty? When the time comes, you just need to steer Fang Chen towards making a move on her. And then there's Zhao Yanyun; she will probably also enter the ancestral land. Fang Chen won't be able to resist them. As long as the Chen siblings die, Chen Tiansheng will surely collapse," Ding Junshan said with a cold laugh.
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"Yes, Father, just wait for my good news. Whether it's that Xu Nian or the siblings from the Ding Family, they all must die," Ding Feng replied with a cold laugh.
Ding Junshan's mouth revealed a fox-like grin as he muttered to himself, "Chen Tiansheng, I will let you taste the pain of having your son killed and your daughter become a plaything for others. Then I'll see how you can still compete with me."
In the following days, Fang Chen stayed at the Ding Mansion.
During that time, Fang Chen took a fancy to Ding Feng's wife, and eventually, Ding Feng had no choice but to obey his father's command and surrender his wife to Fang Chen.
Meanwhile, Xu Nian kept discussing with Chen Tiansheng about the comprehension of momentum and constantly practiced the second move of the Three-Forging Hammer, Meteor.
After five days of cultivation, Xu Nian's understanding of momentum had become much clearer, and he could barely execute the move Meteor.
Zhao Yanyun, who was eavesdropping, also gained a lot, finally reaching the Third Level Realm of Man and Sword as One.
As for Chen Wudi and Chen Yao, they were desperately cultivating.
With the help of pills, both had made significant breakthroughs.
Chen Yao had reached the realm of Five-star Martial Sect, while Chen Wudi had once again broken through to Four-star Martial Sect.
Of course, this level of cultivation was still far from sufficient to confront the members of the Ding Family.
On the fifth day, Xu Nian also met two other members who were to enter the ancestral land with them.
Both were from the collateral branches of the Chen Family, just reaching the age limit of thirty, and their cultivation had also broken through to the realm of One-star Battle Generals.
Upon seeing Xu Nian, both of them had a trace of disdain in their eyes.
They couldn't understand why the Prefectural Governor had agreed to let Xu Nian enter the ancestral land; it was understandable for Chen Wudi and Chen Yao to have a lower cultivation, since they were the Governor's own children. But what about this Xu Nian?
So what if he defeated Lin Rock? It was said to have been with the help of a secret technique.
Such strength would only be a drag on them in the ancestral land.
Xu Nian was indifferent to the hostility of the two. They might look down on him now,
but once they were in the ancestral land, his strength would naturally prove everything.
However, Xu Nian's tolerance only made the two even more aggressive.
"Hey, kid, when we get to the ancestral land, don't you dare wander off. If you trigger any formation restrictions, don't expect us to save you," said one of them, a young man named Chen Shan, with a sneering tone.
"That's right. I really don't know what the Lord Governor was thinking, letting someone like you enter the ancestral land with us. Isn't it clear he's just trying to set us back? Could it be that the Battle Mansion has run out of people?" the other, Chen An, was even less polite in his contempt.
"Have you two said enough? Xu Nian's strength is above mine, and he absolutely qualifies to enter the ancestral land this time," Zhao Yanyun said angrily upon hearing their ridicule.
However, both still looked at her with sneers, clearly not believing her words.
Xu Nian was stronger than Zhao Yanyun, a Battle General Level cultivator?
Only children would believe such a thing.
Zhao Yanyun was furious inside, about to retort, but Xu Nian stopped her.
Then, Xu Nian smiled at the two and said, "Don't worry, both of you. I won't hold you back. And if any danger arises, you don't need to save me."
The two just scoffed upon hearing Xu Nian's words and did not engage further.
At that moment, Chen Tiansheng arrived with Chen Wudi and Chen Yao.
Xu Nian and the others had serious expressions on their faces; they knew that Chen Tiansheng's arrival signified that the ancestral land was about to open.