Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Have you heard? The Law Enforcement Hall is going straight to the Yang Mansion today to deal with their overdue Alchemy Fee!”

”I never would’ve thought Yang Zhentian and his son were that kind of people. I heard all their servants quit yesterday. It seems the father and son killed someone for no reason.”

”Killing someone? That’s too much! Those servants were all assigned by the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall. They’re people of our Purple Sun Sect! How could they just kill them at will? I’d heard before that Yang Zhentian was incredibly domineering, harsh, and cold. It looks like the rumors were true.”

”Isn’t that the truth? Even his adopted sons betrayed him—all three of them left at once. I think the Yang Family is finished this time.”

”With the Law Enforcement Hall involved, it doesn’t matter how capable Yang Zhentian is. But is Sect Leader Ye handling it this time?”

”No, that’s not it. I heard the Study Lord of Juhua Studio stepped in and asked the Elder Council to handle this matter fairly. So, to avoid any suspicion, neither Sect Leader Ye nor Vice Chief Ye took the case. It’s Vice Chief Yann leading the investigation.”

”Vice Chief Yann? Yann Xu? Huh, isn’t that him right there? And the one next to him looks like Yang Xiong, the adopted son who betrayed the Yang Family!”

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Early in the morning, the entire Purple Sun Sect was abuzz with discussion.

Some who enjoyed a good spectacle had already gathered near the Yang Family’s courtyard. When they saw the people from the Law Enforcement Hall appear with Yang Xiong, they all swarmed over.

This was especially true for those who had long harbored resentment for the Yang Family; they were eagerly waiting to see them become a laughingstock.

”Vice Chief Yann, my master said that although the Yang father and son are shameless, they are still fellow sect members. He wants me to go in first and try to negotiate a settlement with them. If that doesn’t work, then you can step in. What do you think?”

Yang Xiong’s expression was one of humility.

Yann Xu nodded faintly. ”Sect Leader Wang is magnanimous, a true model for our Purple Sun Sect. Go on. If the Yang Family doesn’t know what’s good for them, then come back out. I will handle everything.”

”Yes.”

Yang Xiong was overjoyed.

Although Yann Xu was only a Vice Chief of the Law Enforcement Hall, he was a Direct Disciple of the previous Sect Leader and the junior martial brother of the current one. His cultivation had reached the Peak of Innate Ninth Layer, putting him on par with Yang Zhentian.

’With him here to oversee things, even Juhua Studio won’t be able to interfere. As for the two wastes from the Yang Family, won’t they be easy to deal with?’

’Today, I’ll make sure this father and son lose all face! I’ll show everyone that my, Yang Xiong’s, choice was the right one.’

Leading a few servants from the Wang Family, Yang Xiong swaggered into the Yang Family’s courtyard.

Without the servants, the vast courtyard felt utterly desolate.

As a cultivator at the Peak of Innate Second Layer, Yang Xiong’s Spiritual Sense had a limited range, but he could still detect a faint aura.

He immediately led the servants toward the East Courtyard, where Yang Xiao was.

At the same time, he unscrupulously unleashed his own aura, allowing the recuperating Yang Zhentian to sense him easily.

”Yang Xiong! He’s back again!”

Yang Zhentian’s expression changed.

He subconsciously glanced at the tightly shut door of the guest room. The aura there was in constant flux; clearly, Xiao’Er was still studying the Starburst Skill.

’He might be at a critical moment in his cultivation.’

’I can’t let Yang Xiong disturb Xiao’Er!’

With that thought, Yang Zhentian said to Yun’Er, who was busy nearby, ”I’m going to take a walk and stretch my legs. Yun’Er, Xiao’Er is still in seclusion and might need you, so don’t worry about me.”

Feigning composure, he finished with a smile and immediately got up to leave.

Yun’Er was about to agree.

BANG!

The gate to the East Courtyard was kicked open.

”Yang Zhentian, where do you think you’re going?”

Yang Xiong addressed him directly by name, his attitude completely different from his last visit.

Back then, though he was ruthless toward Yang Zhentian, there was still a hint of fear. But now, after witnessing Wang Qianhe’s methods,

all he felt for Yang Zhentian was endless hatred.

He no longer showed a shred of courtesy.

Seeing him appear, Yang Zhentian’s heart sank.

He had wanted to leave to avoid disturbing Xiao’Er’s cultivation. At the same time, he didn’t want Xiao’Er to get hurt again; after all, Yang Xiao had suffered a considerable loss at Yang Xiong’s hands before.

But now, it seemed there was no way out.

He never imagined Yang Xiong would be so utterly ruthless.

He hadn’t left them any room to maneuver.

”Yang Xiong! What are you doing here?”

Yun’Er also saw who it was and seethed with anger.

This man had not only betrayed them but also dared to treat the Master like this. And just the day before yesterday, he had injured the Young Master. He was simply unforgivable.

’If I weren’t so weak, I’d want to beat the life out of him.’

”What? The great Sect Leader Yang, Yang Zhentian, now has to rely on a little girl to stand up for him? Where’s that waste Yang Xiao? Tell him to come out! There’s no one left to help you father and son today!”

Yang Xiong didn’t even glance at Yun’Er, completely ignoring her.

His gaze was fixed directly on Yang Zhentian.

He clamored for Yang Xiao to come out.

This made Yun’Er even more upset. She bit her lip, her eyes turning red, wishing she could fight this traitor to the death.

”You said it yourself, Yun’Er is just a little girl. There’s no need for you to bother with her,” Yang Zhentian said, stepping forward. ”As for Xiao’Er? He’s no longer in the Yang Family. I know what you want, but I don’t trust you. I want to see Wang Qianhe in person!”

He shielded Yun’Er behind him.

”That waste Yang Xiao left?”

Yang Xiong felt a surge of disappointment.

However, after glancing at Yang Zhentian, he broke into an arrogant laugh. ”Do you think you’re still the same Sect Leader Yang from before? You want to see my master in person? How laughable! Why don’t you go ask around? The name ’Yang Zhentian’ is already mud, and you’ve been crippled. You have no right to see my master!”

”Calling him ’master’ with every other word. It looks like you really were born to be a slave!”

Just then, the door to the guest room was suddenly pushed open. Yang Xiao walked out, looked at Yang Xiong, and gave a cold smile.

”Yang Xiao? Haha! No wonder you, old bastard, kept making excuses, trying to trick me into leaving. So this waste is still here! He’s your weak spot, and he still doesn’t know when to keep a low profile. Hmph, I’ll take him down right now and see if you still refuse to submit!”

Yang Xiong was ecstatic.

He lunged directly at Yang Xiao.

An earthy yellow brilliance erupted from his body as he circulated his Innate True Qi to its limit, shielding his entire frame. He viciously thrust a palm toward Yang Xiao.

”Bear King Mountain Opening!”

Yang Zhentian’s expression changed instantly.

Bear King Mountain Opening was an Earth Tier Upper Grade Martial Skill, the most powerful move in the Bear King Palm technique.

Even an ordinary Martial Artist who learned this move could shatter stone tablets; it was terrifyingly powerful.

When Yang Xiong executed this palm strike, its momentum was immense. Even a cultivator at the Innate Third Layer probably wouldn’t dare to face it head-on.

’Let alone Xiao’Er?’

’Even if Xiao’Er has shown miraculous talent and can now cultivate, it’s only been a short while. At best, he’s only at the Initial Stage Martial Master level. There’s no way he can take this palm strike!’

What was even more detestable was that he himself had personally taught the Bear King Palm to Yang Xiong.

And now it was being used against his own son.

Yang Zhentian’s heart was filled with both regret and hatred.

Just as he was about to circulate his True Qi regardless of the consequences, he saw Yang Xiao let out a cold snort. Instead of dodging, he advanced.

He raised his hand and unleashed a palm strike of his own toward Yang Xiong.

As this palm struck out, the world was filled with the brilliant light of countless stars, a shocking sight to behold!

Even Yang Zhentian was stunned.

He couldn’t help but pull back the Blood Qi he had just started to gather.