Zhou Jibo's world shatters when betrayal strikes from the least expected quarter-his fiancée, Zheng Xunqin.
Drugged and robbed of his cultivation ability by Zheng, a member of the allied Zheng family, Zhou finds himself crippled in a realm where m...
"Great Elder, Zhou Qian..." Zhou Jibo's voice was calm, detached. "Do you have any last words?"
"I'll kill you!" In a sudden twist, Zhou Qian lunged at Zhou Jibo.
Zhou Jibo let out a cold laugh, easily reading the Gravel Palm technique that Zhou Qian employed. With a swift motion, Zhou Jibo countered with the seventh layer of the Mountain Suppressing Palm, targeting Zhou Qian's vulnerability and striking him in the ribs.
By the time Zhou Qian realized his peril, it was too late. Struck by the palm, he collapsed, blood streaming from his mouth and nose.
"This can't be happening!"
"How are you so strong?" he cried out in disbelief.
Zhou Jibo, however, ignored his astonishment. Brandishing his long sword, he cut down the remaining Warriors attempting to flee. Then, turning to Fangyin and the four black-clad men on the rooftop, he declared, "Come down. The first to run will be the first to die."
Fangyin, witnessing his decisive actions, set her crossbow aside and stood at the alley's entrance, head bowed. The four men in black exchanged glances before leaping down from the rooftop to join her.
Zhou Jibo then approached Zhou Qian, sword in hand. "How did you arrange the trap?"
Zhou Qian clenched his teeth. "I have nothing to say. Just kill me!"
"Killing you is easy," Zhou Jibo stated calmly. "For your actions today, death is certain."
Zhou Qian closed his eyes, remaining silent.
With a slight shake of his head, Zhou Jibo lifted the Blood Stripe Sword and ended his life. He had been the catalyst for the Zhou family's strife, constantly stirring unrest. Without his demise, there could be no peace or unity within the family.
Turning to the five individuals before him, Zhou Jibo inquired, "Do you four belong to the Zhou or Zheng family?"
"We serve as guards for the Zheng family," the men in black answered.
"Do any of you have families?" Zhou Jibo continued.
"Yes," they all responded.
Zhou Jibo nodded. "I'm offering you a chance. Take your families and flee from the Zhengs. Warn everyone you care about to do the same."
"The Zheng family's downfall is imminent. I have no desire to take more lives than necessary."
Relieved, the guards expressed their gratitude and hastily departed.
Finally, Zhou Jibo's gaze settled on Fangyin. "You seem contemplative. How do you feel about what I've done?"
"You're truly remarkable!" Fangyin exclaimed. "With Zhou Qian and Zheng Kang gone, you'll be the sole voice of the Zhou family. You'll even bring down the Zhengs. You're incredibly powerful!"
"And?" Zhou Jibo pressed.
Fangyin hesitated, struggling to find her words.
What more was there to say?
"Please, Young Master, spare my life. I had no choice. Zhou Xiuyun took me hostage, and the Fang family commanded me. I lacked the strength to resist; I could only follow their orders."
Zhou Jibo shook his head. "That's not the right answer. Tell me, how did I handle the situation just now?"
"You were incredible!" Fangyin exclaimed, her realization dawning upon her. "You released those four from the Zheng family, causing them to shake the very confidence of their own clan. It's brilliant to incite internal chaos within the Zhengs!"
Zhou Jibo remained terse, lifting the Blood Stripe Sword.
His primary motive had been one of compassion, with calculation coming second. Fangyin, however, only perceived the calculation, revealing her impure heart and lack of genuine kindness.
Besides, her claims of being coerced were evidently false.
Fangyin was taken aback, pleading for her life. Unmoved, he raised his sword and ended hers.
Surveying the area, he noted its emptiness; it was sparsely populated before, but now, utterly deserted.
Zhou Jibo set off toward the Zhou family home.
Today marked the day the Zhou family would reunite and stand together once more.
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