War God Long Ao

Red Fire Town.

The death of his son, Yang Chen, had driven Yang Guantian to the brink of madness. He was now prepared to do whatever it took, even inviting the Black Wind Daoist to annihilate the entire Long Family.

"Grandfather, Elder Black Wind has arrived."

"Good, good." Yang Guantian didn't dare show the slightest disrespect, leading the Yang Family members out to personally welcome their guest.

「Outside the Yang Family residence.」

A short, slender man, around five feet tall, stood there with a grim face and a sinister smile. Watching the members of the Yang Family file out, he said, "Guantian, it's been many years. I trust you've been well."

"Elder Black Wind, I apologize for troubling you this time."

Waving his hand, the Black Wind Daoist got straight to the point. "I already know all about this matter. A trifling Ninth Level Long Family... if they need to be destroyed, they'll be destroyed."

To the members of the Yang Family, the Black Wind Daoist's arrogance seemed perfectly natural. However, Yang Guantian's expression was grave as he said, "Elder Black Wind, there's something you don't know. The Long Family had some kind of dogshit luck and actually produced an Innate Martial Artist. If not for that, I wouldn't have needed to trouble you to come personally."

The entire Yang Family was somewhat demoralized by Long Ao's sudden breakthrough. 'Why was the Long Family so lucky to produce such a genius?' It was precisely for this reason that Yang Guantian was preparing to strike first. Otherwise, if Long Ao was given time to grow, the Yang Family would be the ones to suffer in the end.

"An Innate Martial Artist?"

The Black Wind Daoist's face was filled with contempt. In his eyes, a brat who had just broken through to the Hundred Scattered Heaven realm was nothing to worry about.

Hundred Scattered Heaven and One-Line Heaven were on completely different levels.

"Let's go. We're heading to the Long Family now."

"Elder Black Wind, right now? Don't you need to rest?" Yang Guantian was surprised. 'Why is the Black Wind Daoist in more of a hurry than I am?'

"No need. The sooner we deal with the Long Family, the better. I have other matters to discuss with you."

For some reason, hearing the Black Wind Daoist's words gave Yang Guantian a bad feeling. But things had already come to this, so he could only brace himself and accept it.

And so, the members of the Yang Family, leading the Black Wind Daoist, marched toward the Long Family in a great procession. Everyone who heard the news rushed over, wanting to see the good show.

Wang Yuyin also wanted to go to the Long Family, but she was held back by the Wang Family. The Wang Family weren't fools; they knew exactly why the Yang Family had invited the Black Wind Daoist. If they were to be caught in the crossfire, the Wang Family would suffer a great loss.

「In the Long Family courtyard.」

Before them stood the imposing crowd from the Yang Family, and at their head, a dwarfish man. No one dared to underestimate him. This was the Black Wind Daoist, a renowned Innate Martial Artist, and a ruthless man. Years ago, he had single-handedly annihilated an entire family over a single disrespectful remark.

"You must be Long Haoshi."

"I am."

Even though his opponent was an Innate Martial Artist, Long Haoshi's expression was neither servile nor overbearing. He said calmly, "If I'm not mistaken, this must be the famous Black Wind Daoist, I presume?"

"Hahaha, so I'm still that famous. Not bad, not bad at all."

In an instant, the Black Wind Daoist's voice turned cold. "Long Haoshi, a debt must be paid, and a life for a life. That is an unchanging principle through the ages. However, seeing as you are a man of some stature, I will give the Long Family one chance. Hand over Long Ao, and this matter will be written off."

"Elder Black Wind."

Not giving Yang Guantian any chance to speak, the Black Wind Daoist cut in, "If you don't like it, I can leave right now and let you handle this yourself."

"Impossible! Black Wind Daoist, I advise you to give up on that idea. Even if our Long Family is annihilated today, we will not hand over Ao'er! If you're going to kill us, then kill us. There's no need for more useless talk."

The faces of every Long Family member were filled with determination. They all knew that Long Ao was the Long Family's hope. As long as Long Ao did not die, the rise of the Long Family was only a matter of time. For the sake of the Long Family, what was death?

Seeing the fearless expressions on the faces of the Long Family members, everyone, from the Yang Family to the onlookers, was moved. This was the cohesive strength of a family.

"Hahaha! What a Long Haoshi! What a Long Family! In that case, you can all go die!"

Suddenly, the Black Wind Daoist unleashed an astonishing momentum. As a Peak Martial Artist of Hundred Scattered Heaven, his momentum alone was enough to crush anyone below the Inner Strength Sixth Heaven.

It was unclear if the Black Wind Daoist was doing it intentionally, but he did not attack the others. His powerful momentum instantly enveloped Long Haoshi. The terrifying pressure washed over him, wave after relentless wave, threatening to overwhelm him.

CRACK! Long Haoshi was only at Inner Strength Tenth Heaven. How could he possibly withstand the oppressive momentum of a Peak Martial Artist of Hundred Scattered Heaven? Yet, Long Haoshi did not kneel. He gritted his teeth and stood proudly, holding on. Everyone could hear cracking sounds coming from his body under the crushing pressure.

"Grandfather!"

"Father!"

The Long Family members grew desperate. With fury in their eyes, not a single one retreated. They all charged forward, but they were thrown back even faster than they had come.

The powerful momentum suppressed them all. The members of the Long Family struggled to resist, one by one, but the gap in their strength doomed them. They would not be able to hold on for long.

CRACK! CRACK! Some of the Long Family disciples couldn't withstand the oppressive momentum and collapsed, bleeding from all seven orifices. The stronger ones were forced to their knees by the pressure, but their faces remained filled with resolve.

"A warrior can be killed, but not humiliated! We would rather die than kneel!"

Long Haoshi's voice echoed throughout the Long Family's grounds. The disciples who had been forced to their knees by the momentum gritted their teeth and repeated, "A Long Family disciple can be killed, but not humiliated!" Then, one by one, they bit their own tongues and committed suicide.

Watching Long Haoshi and the Long Family disciples who had committed suicide, the members of the Yang Family sneered. The other onlookers, however, were deeply moved. The Long Family, whether they survived this day or not, would earn everyone's respect.

"Hmph. A fine 'A warrior can be killed, but not humiliated.' Long Haoshi, I'd like to see how you manage to not kneel."

As his voice fell, the Black Wind Daoist unleashed an even more powerful momentum. Long Haoshi was gradually faltering and could be forced to his knees at any moment. But his powerful will held on. 'I've already made my decision,' he thought. 'The moment I can no longer resist this oppressive momentum, just before I'm forced to kneel, I will bite my tongue and end my own life. Even in death, I will not disgrace the Long Family's honor.'

"Chen'Er, I will make the entire Long Family accompany you in death, including that little bastard!" Yang Guantian watched Long Haoshi, who was on the verge of collapsing, and wanted nothing more than to throw his head back and laugh. 'I can finally avenge my son!'

But at that very moment, a human shadow shot toward the Long Family estate from a distance. Before the figure arrived, a terrifying momentum and a sky-high rage preceded it. Everyone who felt this killing intent and fury turned pale with shock, wondering who could possibly be arriving.

"Anyone who dares to touch the Long Family dies!"