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...
Despair took hold as he realized the futility of his situation. He yelled defiantly, "You won't find Xunqin. You can't kill her. As long as she lives, the Zheng family will endure. You, the Zhou family, have provoked the Shrine of Astral Radiance—you're doomed."
"The Zhou family will suffer a fate far grimmer than ours."
His words were cut short by a furious bellow from outside: "Zhou family, restrain yourselves! Do you really think you can massacre another family within Icefair City without consequence? Am I just for show?"
Following the outcry, a figure was hurled through the Zheng family's main entrance, crashing to the ground, spewing blood, and losing consciousness. It was Zhou Zhenbo, the Third Elder of the Zhou family.
Almost immediately, another voice laced with amusement rang out: "The Zhou family is not only reckless, but they've also got some nerve. The Zheng family is under the Shrine of Astral Radiance, and yet the Zhous dare to strike. They must have a death wish."
As the voice echoed, a pained cry from outside followed. Clearly, another Zhou family warrior had been wounded.
Overhearing the voices, Zheng Huai was ecstatic. Disregarding the Blood Stripe Sword at his throat, he called out, "Lord Lang! Goodman Yu! You must defend our Zheng family! Zhou Jibo and his people are out to annihilate us!"
Accompanied by dozens of warriors, two figures entered the courtyard. The leader was none other than Lang Shen, the Castellan of Icefair.
The man beside him, marked by a red mole and looking to be in his fifties, was Goodman Yu.
Both were Innate Stage masters within Icefair. Their arrival, clearly forewarned of the Zheng family's new status, was to aid them against the Zhou family.
Witnessing the scene, Zhou Jibo grasped the situation at last.
The Zheng family had been busy, spreading word of their allegiance to the Holy Land. Icefair's powers now rallied around the Zhengs as their nucleus.
It was evident that if the Zhou family continued to bide their time, they would face a siege from all of Icefair's forces!
Leveraging the Holy Land's influence, the Zhengs could easily obliterate the Zhous without lifting a finger.
It appeared his timing was impeccable. If he didn't take down the Zheng family now, he'd soon be at odds with the entire city. Fearless though he was, for the Zhou family's sake, it was imperative to avoid such a confrontation.
"Zhou Jibo?"
Castellan Lang Shen approached swiftly, eyeing Zhou Jibo and the Blood Stripe Sword he wielded. His gaze greedily swept over the sword before he rebuked, "I'm here now. Do you still dare to be so brazen? Release the Zheng patriarch immediately and kneel to confess your wrongdoing."
The Yu family patriarch, an Innate master himself, couldn't help but smile as he spoke. "I must admit, Zhou Jibo, your talent is truly enviable. Both the superb martial skill and the weapon have come into your possession. Had I not learned of the Zheng family's situation a few days ago, I would have been tempted to send you a gift, currying favor with a future expert of the Soul Separation Stage."
"Regrettably, the Zhou family has made an enemy of the Shrine of Astral Radiance."
"In the presence of myself and Lord Lang, don't even entertain the thought of resistance. Kneel and await your fate!"
Zhou Jibo regarded them, his lips curving into an unexpected smile. "Do you really think I'm out of options?"
Did Zhou Jibo have any other choice?
Lord Lang regarded him with contempt, but Goodman Yu of the Yu family was taken aback. His eyes scanned the surrounding pale white fog, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.
"And what if I insist on refusing?" Zhou Jibo inquired, the smile still playing on his lips.
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