Chapter 1970 - 1966: Zhang Lie’s Demise

So when Chen Feng struck with this palm, the outcome was already decided.

Zhang Lie’s fate was thus sealed.

This incredibly powerful palm heavily landed on Zhang Lie’s body.

The terrifying destructive force quickly spread throughout Zhang Lie’s body, instantly destroying his bodily functions.

In just an instant.

Zhang Lie was lifeless.

He flew backward.

This flight spanned dozens of meters.

Finally, upon landing, he was completely devoid of breath, as dead as can be.

Thus, the Sect Leader of the Fiery Sun Sect, Zhang Lie, fell.

Chen Feng clapped his hands and glanced around.

Many from the Fiery Sun Sect emerged from their residences.

Clearly.

The commotion from the fierce clash earlier startled them.

And Chen Feng’s palm striking Zhang Lie dead was naturally witnessed by these members of the Fiery Sun Sect.

At this moment, terror filled their faces.

After all.

They were all from the Fiery Sun Sect, and their cultivation techniques were primarily for growing herbs, leaving them with little combat strength.

And now, even Zhang Lie had died tragically at Chen Feng’s hands.

The elite warriors from Yan Hall were all exterminated.

This was obviously terrifying for the remaining members, akin to encountering the apocalypse.

In their eyes, Chen Feng was the super demon bringing about their end.

They were beyond afraid.

Seeing the gathered Fiery Sun Sect members, Chen Feng’s lips curled into a smile.

After all, he came today to take over the Fiery Sun Sect.

Now that the Fiery Sun Sect members had come out,

it became a very opportune moment for him.

Thus, Chen Feng directly addressed the crowd from the Fiery Sun Sect: "Let me first introduce myself. I am Chen Feng, Family Head of the Chen Family. Surely you must have heard my name?"

As soon as he spoke.

The faces of those from the Fiery Sun Sect all changed.

Clearly, they had naturally heard of the name Chen Feng.

The issues between the Chen Family and Yan Hall had stirred up the entire Ancient Martial World.

Whether first-tier, second-tier, or even third-tier forces.

Essentially, sects of all sizes were aware.

The name of the Chen Family, and its Family Head Chen Feng, had spread throughout the Ancient Martial World.

The Fiery Sun Sect was a subsidiary force of Yan Hall, one of its most important affiliates.

They were extremely clear about all this.

And now.

The Family Head of the Chen Family had come knocking and even killed several experts from Yan Hall sent to guard the Fiery Sun Sect, including its Sect Leader, Zhang Lie, who also died at Chen Feng’s hands.

This was simply too frightening.

All of a sudden, no one could remain calm; their faces showed yet more fear.

Seeing this.

Chen Feng slightly curled the corner of his mouth and continued, "You don’t need to be overly frightened; I have not come today to slaughter indiscriminately. Although I have a grudge against Yan Hall, I bear no malice towards you, despite you being a subsidiary force of Yan Hall. I will not kill indiscriminately!"

"My target is only Yan Hall; I will leave you Fiery Sun Sect folk untouched! Originally, I came to have a proper discussion with your Sect Leader Zhang Lie. If he agreed for Fiery Sun Sect to submit to the Chen Family in the future, then the conflict between us and Yan Hall would naturally have nothing to do with Fiery Sun Sect!"

"However, your Sect Leader was stubbornly mistaken, not only calling upon Yan Hall’s experts to besiege me but ultimately trying to fight me to the death. Only then did I have to take action and deal with him. Certainly, while grievances have specific parties involved, except for your Sect Leader, the rest of you, I can spare you a path to live!"

Upon hearing Chen Feng’s words.

The crowd from the Fiery Sun Sect exchanged glances, looking at each other.

And at this moment.

An elderly man with white hair stepped forth, looking at Chen Feng, tremblingly asking, "You... you are willing to spare us, but surely there are conditions?"

Hearing this.

Chen Feng turned his head toward the elderly man.

The elderly man was frightened, involuntarily trembling all over.

Seeing this.

Chen Feng slightly curled his mouth, smiling as he asked, "Since you have asked, I shall definitely answer you. But before addressing your question, I need to first confirm—what position do you hold within the Fiery Sun Sect?"

"I am the Great Elder of the Fiery Sun Sect. Typically, if our Sect Leader is absent, I assist in managing the internal affairs of the Sect!"

The elderly man truthfully responded.

After all, at this moment.

The entire Fiery Sun Sect was in danger.

There was no need to hide his identity.

Moreover, Chen Feng was not originally after him.

"So you are the Great Elder of the Fiery Sun Sect, then. Since you hold that position, you likely have authority within, thus some words I can share with you. You are correct; indeed, we have conditions for sparing the Fiery Sun Sect. My condition is simple: from today onward, all of Fiery Sun Sect, from top to bottom, must follow the Chen Family and no longer supply Fiery Sun Grass to Yan Hall. Can you accept this condition?"

Chen Feng asked coldly.

Upon hearing Chen Feng’s words.

The face of the Fiery Sun Sect’s Great Elder immediately changed, hurriedly waving his hand, fearfully stating, "Impossible, impossible! Yan Hall is a long-established first-tier force in the Ancient Martial World! Our Fiery Sun Sect’s existence has depended entirely on our ability to cultivate Fiery Sun Grass and supply it to Yan Hall, thus surviving under their protection until now. If we refused to provide supplies to Yan Hall, they would surely annihilate the Fiery Sun Sect. We are not a cultivation-centric sect; our strength is weak. How could we possibly defy Yan Hall?"

"Old man, it seems you did not understand me clearly? From now on, Fiery Sun Sect will submit to the Chen Family, meaning the safety of Fiery Sun Sect will be protected by the Chen Family! Should Yan Hall trouble you, my Chen Family will handle it. Besides, soon there will be a decisive battle between Chen Family and Yan Hall. By then, whether Yan Hall will still exist in the Ancient Martial World is uncertain, so what are you worried about?"

Chen Feng patiently explained.

"This... Family Head Chen, it’s not that I underestimate the Chen Family, but Yan Hall’s power is overwhelmingly strong. We, the Fiery Sun Sect, have followed them for years and know this well. Relying solely on your Chen Family to contend with Yan Hall, and even aiming to destroy Yan Hall, might be a bit of a pipe dream?"

The Great Elder of Fiery Sun Sect said with a difficult expression.

"Seems you don’t have faith in the Chen Family, do you?"

Chen Feng asked with a cold smile.

"I wouldn’t dare, Family Head Chen, that’s not my intention. It’s just that Yan Hall’s strength is recognized in the Ancient Martial World. You suddenly proclaiming you can annihilate Yan Hall, no one could easily believe it!"

The Great Elder of Fiery Sun Sect hurriedly shook his head, explaining.