Chaos Heaven-Dominating Technique

In the inner courtyard of the Shen Family estate, a squad of fully-armed Martial Artists stood imposingly, long spears in hand. From time to time, their gazes drifted toward the nearby Treasure Pavilion, a fiery glint of greed flashing in their eyes. Judging by their attire, they were from the Ge Family—one of the three great families of Cyan Mountain City, alongside the Shen Family.

A moment later, Ge Qiang walked out of the Shen Family’s Treasure Pavilion. He looked at the Ge Family’s Patriarch, Ge Xiong, and said excitedly, "Father, you were right! Those Martial Artists from Fallen Valley looked down on the Shen Family’s things and didn’t take a single item. We’ve struck it rich!"

"Haha! How could people from those high-level Sects possibly care about the possessions of a minor family like the Shens? But this works out for us. With the Shen Family wiped out, only my Ge Family and the Liu Family are left in the city. With all the Shen Family’s wealth and resources, my Ge Family will surely crush the Liu Family underfoot and become the overlord of Cyan Mountain City!" Ge Xiong declared with a loud laugh, his eyes fixed on the Shen Family’s Treasure Pavilion.

"Then allow me to congratulate you in advance, Father! Your rise to become the overlord of Cyan Mountain City is just around the corner!" Ge Qiang said with a grin, clasping his fists. The expression on his face was the very picture of sycophancy.

Ge Xiong reached out, patting Ge Qiang’s head, and said softly, "Qiang’er, you are a rare genius for our Ge Family, and you are my son. In the future, this family will be in your hands. So you see, everything I’m doing now is to pave the road for your future!"

Hearing Ge Xiong’s words, Ge Qiang’s face lit up with joy. He quickly replied, "Thank you, Father! I will not let you down!"

"Good. Now go and pack up all of the Shen Family’s things. Once we’ve consolidated their resources, we can make a move on the Liu Family. When that time comes, the Ge Family will be the one calling the shots in Cyan Mountain City!" A glint of avarice flashed through Ge Xiong’s eyes.

At his words, Ge Qiang acknowledged the order and began leading the Ge Family members toward the Shen Family’s Treasure Pavilion. But just then, a discordant voice rang out from behind them.

"Patriarch Ge, what great ambition you have. And what gall!"

Hearing this, the members of the Ge Family froze, then spun around. Standing behind them were two youths, one older and one younger, their faces filled with rage. It was none other than Shen Haoran and Shen Tian, who had just rushed back from outside.

"Shen Haoran! You’re not dead?" Seeing Shen Haoran here, Ge Xiong’s brow furrowed slightly. However, when he noticed it was only Shen Haoran and Shen Tian, his expression relaxed.

"Nephew Shen, your uncle is heartbroken that the Shen Family has suffered such a catastrophe. Those black-robed Martial Artists are inhuman, to have struck such a vicious blow against your family! Ai, it’s all my fault for learning of it too late. Otherwise, I would have stood with the Shen Family to resist those beasts! But it’s too late now. Nephew Shen, you must grieve and move on," Ge Xiong said, his face a mask of sorrow.

"Oh, is that so?" Seeing the utterly heartbroken expression on Ge Xiong’s face, the corner of Shen Haoran’s mouth lifted into a strange smile as he let out a soft hum.

"Of course! Your father and I were sworn brothers who would live and die for each other. How could I not be heartbroken now that the Shen Family has met with such disaster? All that’s left of your family is the two of you. If you wouldn’t mind, you can come with me to the Ge Family. I will treat you as my own sons. Consider it my humble effort to help. How about it?" Ge Xiong said to Shen Haoran. As he spoke, he shot a look at the Ge Family Martial Artists to his side, signaling for them to seize Shen Haoran and Shen Tian. As long as he had these two under his control, he would have a legitimate pretext for taking the Shen Family’s possessions.

Naturally, Ge Xiong’s subtle gesture did not escape Shen Haoran’s notice. Seeing the two Martial Artists walking toward him, Shen Haoran whispered a few words in Shen Tian’s ear, telling him to stay put. He then started walking toward Ge Xiong. As he passed the two Ge Family Martial Artists, he gently patted them on the shoulder. The two men immediately froze in place, unable to move.

"Patriarch Ge is truly a man of great sentiment and righteousness, a shining example for my generation to follow!" Shen Haoran said with another strange smile, his tone dripping with sarcasm. But before Ge Xiong could respond, Shen Haoran’s tone shifted, turning icy. "However, for Patriarch Ge to stay in such a filthy and hypocritical family as the Ges, don’t you feel you’re being done a disservice? Why don’t you join our Shen Family instead? We’ll also treat you like a son!"

Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, Ge Xiong’s expression darkened instantly. ’This Shen Haoran is toying with me!’

"Shen Haoran, watch your tone! Is that how you speak to your elders?" Ge Qiang roared, pointing a finger at Shen Haoran’s nose, furious that he would dare insult his father.

"Elders? A man like that is worthy of being my elder?" Shen Haoran scoffed at the notion.

"Hmph! I always heard people call you a genius, but seeing you today, I realize you’re nothing but an idiot. Today, I will challenge you! I’m going to defeat you and restore my father’s honor. Do you dare accept my challenge?" Ge Qiang said to Shen Haoran.

In response to Ge Qiang’s challenge, Shen Haoran merely shot him a brief glance before turning his cold gaze back to Ge Xiong. "Take your people and get out of the Shen Family estate," he said coldly. "Otherwise, I’ll be forced to act."

"You’re courting death!" Seeing Shen Haoran not only ignore him but also dare to speak to his father in such a manner, Ge Qiang bellowed in fury and charged straight at him, unleashing the full might of his Spirit Marquis Level aura.

Faced with Ge Qiang’s ferocious aura, Shen Haoran remained completely still, showing no sign that he took him seriously. Seeing how Shen Haoran looked down on him, Ge Qiang’s expression darkened. He put even more force into his strike, which then landed squarely on Shen Haoran’s chest.

However, when Ge Qiang’s seemingly ferocious Palm Seal struck Shen Haoran’s body, its powerful force and Spiritual Power vanished in an instant, like a stone sinking into the ocean. His attack didn’t even stir the corner of Shen Haoran’s clothes.

"Th-this... How is this possible!" Ge Qiang’s face was a mask of utter shock. Shen Haoran had taken his full-force blow without even moving a single step. He had always felt his own Talent was comparable to Shen Haoran’s, perhaps even a cut above. Only now did he realize that the gap between them could no longer be described as a mere gap—they were people from two completely different worlds!

"Hmph!" Gazing at Ge Qiang, who was right in front of him, Shen Haoran let out a cold snort. A furious surge of power erupted from his body, traveling up Ge Qiang’s arm and slamming into his chest. In that instant, a terrifying force was unleashed. Ge Qiang immediately flew backward, spitting blood. His body skidded across the ground for several meters before finally slamming hard against a distant wall, where he collapsed to the ground like a dog.

Seeing Ge Qiang sent flying, Ge Xiong’s expression changed drastically. But before he could erupt in anger, the Shen Haoran in his line of sight abruptly vanished. The next moment, he appeared directly in front of him. Shen Haoran reached out and seized Ge Xiong by the neck, lifting him off the ground.

"Cough... cough..." Feeling the immense strength in Shen Haoran’s grip, Ge Xiong’s face filled with terror. This Shen Haoran, who on the surface only possessed the strength of a Tier Eight Spirit Marquis, was completely suppressing him, leaving him with no ability to resist whatsoever.

"Patriarch Ge, for the sake of the long-standing friendship between our families, I’ll offer you a piece of advice: don’t let petty profits cloud your judgment. The possessions of my Shen Family are not for you to touch! Now, I’m giving you a choice. You have three days to take your Ge Family and disappear from Cyan Mountain City. Of course, you can refuse. But if you do, then in three days, your Ge Family will end up just like the Shen Family has now—a pile of ruins! I’m sure Patriarch Ge will make the right choice, won’t you?" Shen Haoran said calmly, watching Ge Xiong struggle in his grasp. A flash of icy killing intent flickered in his eyes.