Chapter 763: Meeting the In-laws?

Chapter 757: The Blood Evil Alliance!

“Aunt Xue, why don’t you take Xue Ling for a walk? My grandfather and I have something to discuss,” Shen Haoran said, seeming to notice Xue Ling’s predicament.

Hearing this, Aunt Xue nodded. With a gentle smile, she took Xue Ling’s hand and led her toward the Shen Family’s rear courtyard. From the way Shen Haoran and Xue Ling interacted, Aunt Xue could see the nature of their relationship. She couldn’t help but sigh inwardly. ‘That little boy from all those years ago is a grown man now!’

After Xue Ling left, Old Sir Shen couldn’t help but say, “Haoran, a girl that gentle and virtuous… you have to treat her well. If you don’t, I absolutely won’t let you off the hook!”

Hearing Old Sir Shen’s words, Shen Haoran couldn’t help but roll his eyes. ‘Gentle and virtuous? Grandfather has never seen her kill someone. She does it without even blinking. If Xue Ling is considered gentle and virtuous, then there’s no such thing as a gentle and virtuous girl in this world.’

“Grandfather, let’s talk about that later. Today, let’s discuss the matter of Fallen Valley!” Shen Haoran gave a dry cough, quickly changing the subject. He was afraid that if they continued, Old Sir Shen would say something else outrageous.

“Fallen Valley!” Hearing the name, Old Sir Shen’s expression turned grim. It was a scar etched forever into the hearts of the Shen Clan Members. The scene of Fallen Valley massacring his people was still as vivid as if it had happened yesterday.

“What about Fallen Valley?” Old Sir Shen asked, suppressing the anger in his heart. For Shen Haoran to bring it up now, he must have something important to tell him.

“Fallen Valley was the hand behind the formation of the Blood Evil Alliance and the attack on the Five Elements Sect. It seems they want to wipe out our Shen Family, down to the last soul!” Shen Haoran said in a low voice.

“Hmph! The so-called Northern Domain Dominator has such a dark and vicious heart. Do they really think the sons of the Shen Family are so easily bullied?” Hearing Shen Haoran’s words, Old Sir Shen slammed his cane heavily on the ground, his face filled with rage.

“Don’t worry, Grandfather. The Shen Family’s revenge will be had sooner or later. I will repay Fallen Valley double for everything they’ve done to us!” Shen Haoran said coldly, his fists clenched tightly. A frigid killing intent raged around him.

“A gentleman’s revenge can wait ten years. The most important thing is to ensure your own safety. You are the hope of our Shen Family. Nothing can be allowed to happen to you!” Old Sir Shen said with heartfelt gravity.

“Yes, I know, Grandfather.” Shen Haoran nodded heavily. He cherished his life more than anyone. He still had so much to do and would never throw his life away on Fallen Valley.

While Shen Haoran and Old Sir Shen were talking, Changmao had already arrived at the Blood Evil Alliance’s headquarters with Wang Zhang’s head. With his skills, Changmao easily slipped past the Blood Evil Alliance’s patrols and reached its inner sanctum. He then threw Wang Zhang’s head directly into the Alliance’s conference hall. Coincidentally, the high-ranking members of the Blood Evil Alliance were in a meeting at that very moment. Halfway through their discussion, they saw a bloody head fly into the room.

“Is… isn’t that Elder Wang Zhang, who went to wipe out the Five Elements Sect?” Seeing Wang Zhang’s head, everyone in the conference hall cried out in alarm, their faces filled with disbelief.

“What happened? Elder Wang Zhang was actually killed? Who did it? Was it someone from the Five Elements Sect?” someone asked with a frown.

“Unlikely. Look at his eyes—they’re filled with terror. The Five Elements Sect is on its last breath. Not even Chen Yu could have instilled such fear in Wang Zhang. The person who killed him must be incredibly powerful. A Tier Nine Spirit Emperor, or perhaps even a powerhouse at the Spirit Emperor Tier!” the leading elder analyzed calmly, his eyes narrowing slightly.

“A powerhouse at the Spirit Emperor Tier? Could it be help hired by the Five Elements Sect?”

“What do we do then? We thought the Five Elements Sect was a piece of meat on the chopping block, but they actually managed to find a Spirit Emperor Tier expert to help them. Do we need to change our plans?”

A fierce debate erupted in the conference hall. Wang Zhang’s head had made the group edgy, and everyone began voicing their own opinions.

“Silence!” Just as the crowd was arguing heatedly, a heavy voice echoed through the conference hall. At the sound of it, everyone instantly fell quiet, their gazes turning toward the figure at the very center of the room.

In the conference hall, faint light illuminated the figure’s face, revealing weathered features. His eyes, sharp enough to pierce a person’s soul, shone like the brightest stars in the night sky. A transcendent aura emanated from his body. Though he was just sitting there casually, he gave everyone an insurmountable feeling. He was the Alliance Leader of the Blood Evil Alliance, Xue Chentian!

“Alliance Leader, what are your thoughts on this matter?” Hearing Xue Chentian speak, everyone looked to him.

“Wait,” Xue Chentian said calmly after a moment of contemplation.

“Wait? Alliance Leader, what do you mean?” Hearing his words, the others were confused.

“Since they sent Wang Zhang’s head back to us, they must be trying to send a message. Before long, someone will come to our door to deliver it. All we need to do is wait.” With a casual wave of his hand, Xue Chentian caused Wang Zhang’s head to explode. After doing this, he slowly closed his eyes. He had no use for worthless trash.

Seeing Xue Chentian close his eyes, the crowd remained somewhat perplexed. However, since he didn’t explain further, they didn’t dare to ask. All they could do was sit back down and quietly wait for the messenger Xue Chentian had mentioned.

「Meanwhile, back at the Five Elements Sect」 Shui Ruolan had already drafted all the invitations Shen Haoran required. The invitees included every Sect in the Southern Domain, from major ones like the Five Elements Sect itself to small families like the Shen Family. Every single power in the Southern Domain was on Shui Ruolan’s list.

“Why invite so many powers? Isn’t every power in the Southern Domain eyeing us like a tiger stalking its prey right now? We’re even inviting the Blood Evil Alliance… Isn’t that like inviting a wolf into our house? What is the boss trying to do?” Zi Mo asked with a frown, staring at the small mountain of invitations.

“Hey, Long Mo, you’re the clever one. Do you have any idea what the boss is planning? Is he trying to set up a ‘Feast at Hong Gate’? But that can’t be right. We’re too weak to pull something like that off. Is he planning to surrender? But that’s not his style, either… This…” Zi Mo couldn’t figure it out no matter how he thought about it.

“Why worry so much? He always has his reasons for doing things. You just need to follow his orders. Besides, no one ever gets the better of him. I have a feeling a big show is about to begin!” Long Mo shot Zi Mo a look, then gathered up the pile of invitations, ready to send them out.

“A big show? What big show? Explain yourself! Hey… wait up!” Zi Mo hurried after Long Mo, heading out of the Five Elements Sect…