Chapter 5: Until Death or Beyond

Once this trick was exposed, the Chen family would be utterly doomed.

“Impossible, absolutely impossible! He’s just a worthless man—how could he possibly be a Grandmaster?” Xu Qing was even more bewildered than Chen Wanxian, completely at a loss. She had lost all reason, almost forgetting that, given her status, she had no right to speak in such a setting.

As expected, Murong Xue fixed her gaze on Xu Qing and said coldly, “Who do you think you are, daring to insult Senior Chen Yang?”

“I…” Xu Qing was seized by terror. She was well-known for bullying the weak and fearing the strong, so how could she possibly stand up to Murong Xue directly? Xu Qing lowered her head, not daring to meet Murong Xue’s eyes.

At the side, Wang Mingyuan finally sensed that something was amiss. He spoke earnestly, “Miss Murong, you are of noble birth. You must not let yourself be deceived by certain people. After all, there are many frauds these days!”

As he said this, Wang Mingyuan glanced deliberately at Chen Yang.

Murong Qing’s brow furrowed as well. “Xue’er, are you sure he’s the young Grandmaster who saved you last time?”

Murong Xue stepped forward without hesitation. “Indeed, Senior Chen Yang is the Grandmaster, and my lifesaver!”

She added in a solemn tone, “Anyone who opposes Senior Chen Yang will be making an enemy of the Murong family!”

At these words, the crowd’s expressions changed dramatically, especially the Wang and Xu families.

Chu Feng, however, remained silent, staring fixedly at Chen Yang. He had never imagined that things would escalate to this degree today.

Xu Qing looked as if she had just swallowed bitter melon, her face contorted with misery. She could never have guessed that the man she once scorned now had ties to the Murong family—the most powerful clan in Yunzhou. Was Chen Yang about to soar to new heights? No, that could not be allowed.

Her emotions whirled like a rollercoaster, leaving her unable to calm down. Yet, faced with the current situation, she was utterly helpless.

Chu Feng, somewhat more rational, realized that nothing good would come of staying. He decided to withdraw for now—there would be time to settle accounts later.

But just as Chu Feng turned, a scornful voice sounded behind him. It was none other than Chen Yang.

“Didn’t you just say that even if I knelt and apologized, I’d still have to get out of the Murong estate?”

A smirk appeared at the corner of Chen Yang’s lips; he had no intention of letting Chu Feng off so easily.

Murong Qing’s brows knitted slightly. Murong Xue, too, looked somewhat unsettled. She was about to speak when Chen Yang cut in, “Let’s do this—I won’t even ask you to apologize. Just get out of the Murong estate, and we’ll call it even!”

This single sentence left everyone present in shock.

To tell the third young master of the Chu family to get out? What audacity was this? Even the core members of the Murong family would not dare be so brazen.

“Chen Yang, show some mercy. Don’t think you can do whatever you want just because the Murong family is backing you!” Xu Qingshan could not help but interject.

Chen Yang replied coldly, “And what business is it of yours, you old fool?”

“You—” Xu Qingshan was furious.

Xu Qing jumped in as well. “Chen Yang, you’re being far too rude! No matter what, my father is your elder, how could you—”

Before she could finish, Chen Yang slapped her hard, sending her flying. “You wretched woman, I haven’t even settled accounts with you, and you dare lecture me? Remember this: one day, I will raze the Xu family to the ground!”

A strong blow now saves a hundred later. Chen Yang had no intention of holding back.

Xu Qing clutched her face in shock, tears streaming as she burst into wails. “Chen Yang, how dare you hit me? You actually hit me?”

They say women with long hair have little sense; even now, Xu Qing had no idea what was happening. She even thought that this was still the cowardly Chen Yang of the past.

Xu Qingshan, at least, remained rational. He did not want his daughter to offend the Murong family, so he immediately pulled Xu Qing back. If she caused a scene, the Xu family would be finished.

For now, Xu Qing’s troubles could be set aside.

Chen Yang turned to Chu Feng, sneering. “What now, are you scared?”

Chu Feng remained silent.

Chen Wanxian, sensing the gravity of the situation, could not help but speak up. “Son, he’s still from the Chu family. Maybe it’s best to let this go.”

As a businessman, Chen Wanxian believed that not making enemies was the key to safety. His thinking wasn't wrong, but as a cultivator, Chen Yang’s instincts were much sharper.

Chen Yang said solemnly, “Dad, do you think if I let him go today, he won’t come for us in the future?”

“That…” Chen Wanxian was at a loss for words. He knew well that things were far from simple. But if the matter could be settled peacefully now, perhaps it was the best outcome for the Chen family.

Years of business battles had given Chen Wanxian a nose for opportunity. He still couldn’t comprehend how his son had learned such formidable martial skills. But just the fact that the Murong family’s heiress addressed his son as “Senior” was more than enough.

That alone meant his son had forged a connection with Murong Xue. With the Murong family’s support, even Zhu Jinyuan was nothing. The Chen family was bound for greatness once more.

“Senior, I believe there’s been a small misunderstanding between you and Chu Feng,” Murong Xue said, frowning slightly. As a core member of the Murong family, she knew well how deep the Chu family’s roots ran. If Chu Feng was truly humiliated, the Chu family would never let it go. The Murong family was not afraid, but it would still be a hassle.

Murong Qing addressed Chen Yang, “You saved my daughter, and I am deeply grateful. But as for Chu Feng—”

Before he could finish, Chen Yang cut him off. “This is your last chance. If Chu Feng doesn’t get out, I’ll break both his legs!”

This declaration shocked everyone present. Even Murong Qing frowned deeply. Though Chen Yang was a young Grandmaster who had saved his daughter, both the Murong and Chu families had Grandmasters among them. How could a mere Chen Yang act so fearlessly? Unless… the power behind him was not so simple.

A trace of doubt flickered in Murong Qing’s eyes.

“Chen Yang, you have some nerve. From now on, the Chu family and I—” Chu Feng’s eyes were bloodshot. “We will never rest until one of us is dead. And I don’t believe you have the guts to do it!”

He spoke not only to Chen Yang, but also to the Murong family, his meaning clear: if the Murong family backed Chen Yang, they would be mortal enemies of the Chu family.

With that, Chu Feng turned on his heel and strode away.

At that moment, a bloodthirsty smile curled at the corner of Chen Yang’s lips. Without a hint of hesitation, he struck. His figure became a blur, and in an instant, he broke both of Chu Feng’s legs.

The whole scene happened in the blink of an eye. No one present saw exactly how Chen Yang moved—all they saw was Chu Feng collapsed on the ground like a dead dog, howling in agony.

Seeing this, the Wang and Xu families were finally seized by terror. Never in their wildest dreams had they thought Chen Yang would dare lay hands on young master Chu.

If Chen Yang didn’t even fear the Chu family, what hope was there for them?

Chu Feng writhed in pain upon the ground.

Murong Qing’s expression was grim, but things had already gone too far; he could only have someone take Chu Feng back to the Chu family.

Wang Ai, Xu Qingshan, Xu Qing, and Wang Mingyuan dared not linger a moment longer, scurrying away with their tails between their legs.