Family Rise by Daily Intelligence

Seeing this scene, the eyes of Gongsun Clan Leader widened instantly, his heart felt as if it was being fiercely squeezed by an invisible giant hand.

"The Divine Sword has recognized its master!"

Just a moment ago.

It was Fu Changsheng who controlled the Nine Yang Flame to kill his third brother, Gongsun Ming.

In the mind of the Gongsun Clan Leader, images of the six elders of the Gongsun Family who died at the hands of the Fu Family emerged involuntarily. Those elders, once highly respected and esteemed in the family, had left a deep scar on the Gongsun Family. And now, his most beloved third brother had also fallen.

The body of the Gongsun Clan Leader began to tremble violently, his hands clenched into tight fists, nails digging deep into his palms, blood seeping through his fingers, yet he seemed unaware. His teeth clenched so hard they made a grinding noise, his eyes filled with bloodshot threads, a flame of hatred and anger:

"Fu Changsheng, my Gongsun Family will never coexist with you!"

His voice was low and hoarse, yet contained endless resentment. Every word seemed to squeeze through his gritted teeth, reverberating in the air, filled with determination.

He silently swore in his heart to make the Fu Family pay in blood. To make them suffer the pain of losing their loved ones, and let them struggle in despair and fear.

Upon finishing his words.

A look of madness flashed in the eyes of the Gongsun Clan Leader.

He quickly formed seals with his hands, chanting incantations, with a whirl of spiritual power crazily spinning behind him, and a dark light flew out from his storage ring, enlarging instantly.

"Mountain-Sealing Seal?!"

Hee Clan Leader saw this scene and was filled with disbelief. Had the Gongsun Clan Leader gone mad!

He even used the clan treasure.

As the Mountain-Sealing Seal appeared, the surrounding space seemed to become heavy. It exuded an ancient and mighty aura, with mysterious runes on its surface blinking, seemingly containing the power to suppress mountains and rivers.

Hee Clan Leader quickly sent a voice transmission to Fu Changsheng:

"Fellow Daoist Fu, Gongsun Clan Leader has clearly lost his mind. This Mountain-Sealing Seal is a Tier Three Top-Grade Spiritual Artifact, with immense power. We don’t have to fight him to the death. Why not take a step back and enter the Demon-Defying City below first?"

However.

If they didn’t seize this opportunity to completely resolve this major threat, the Fu Family would never have peace in the future.

Fu Changsheng’s eyes sharpened, deciding to eliminate the problem at its root.

He once again activated the Divine Sword and the Nine Yang Flame, seeing the flame patterns on the sword become exceedingly bright, the Nine Yang Flame surging like a sea of fire, its intensity even greater than before.

The great battle was on the verge of breaking out.

Just at this moment.

A purple light streaked across the sky, and within the purple glow came a chilling voice:

"Noble Family members, how dare you defy the Court’s prohibition and privately engage in conflict here. Are you courting disaster?"

The crowd looked towards the sound, only to see a woman in a purple robe slowly emerging — it was Cao Xiang’er.

Cao Xiang’er’s face was stunningly beautiful yet carried an imposing coldness. Her gaze swept over the crowd like a frost descending, imposing an intangible pressure on everyone present.

Everyone was startled.

Gongsun Clan Leader, upon reacting, showed a hint of delight in his eyes. He was full of unexpressed grievances, and Cao Xiang’er’s presence brought him hope. He quickly bowed his fist and said:

"Governor Cao, you arrived just in time. Fu Changsheng killed one of my Gongsun Family’s Foundation Establishment Elders. Please, Governor Cao, seek justice for my deceased third brother."

Fu Changsheng faced the ferocious gaze of the Gongsun Clan Leader without fear and respectfully addressed Cao Xiang’er:

"Governor Cao, the Gongsun Family coveted the Fu Family’s Divine Sword and instigated the trouble. My Fu Family merely defended ourselves; I ask for your discernment, honorable one."

Cao Xiang’er looked at them coldly:

"I don’t care who is right or wrong. With the beast tide outbreak imminent, this concerns the survival of our South Huai Prefecture. The Court has long prohibited conflicts among the Noble Families. Considering the special circumstances today, we will not pursue it. But if similar incidents occur again, whether it be the Fu Family or the Gongsun Family, you will both be severely punished by the World Suppression Bureau."

The Gongsun Clan Leader, unwilling:

"Governor Cao, this Fu Family..."

Before he could finish.

Cao Xiang’er’s Liuu Mei arched, a cold glint flashing in her eyes:

"Gongsun Clan Leader, are you defying my orders?"

The Gongsun Clan Leader shivered, though reluctant a thousand times over, he could only lower his head at this moment:

"I wouldn’t dare."

"Then why not retreat quickly?!"

"Yes, my lord."