Unfettered Retribution: Slaughtering My Way through the World

Chapter 169: Chapter 132: Has He Always Been This Brazen?

Canglan Province, Qingshi City.

As the northern gateway to Canglan Province, it had always been a thriving hub. It served as a vital link between the northern and southern territories, and the city itself was a bustling center of commerce, its streets thronged with people and carriages.

It was also the Wang Clan’s most vital economic center.

A region the Wang Clan had operated in for hundreds of years, its importance was second only to the provincial capital.

At this very moment.

Within the main hall of the City Lord’s Mansion, however, a crowd had gathered, and the atmosphere was somber.

Over a dozen masters from the Wang Clan were present.

Even the Patriarch of the Wang Clan, Wang Zhengxuan, was personally in attendance. His face was grim as he stared at an old man seated across from him.

The old man had a gaunt face with silver hair and a matching beard. His expression was composed as he held a teacup, repeatedly tapping the lid against the rim. He performed the simple action over a dozen times on that single cup of tea.

This old man was none other than the Vice Sect Leader of the Mixed Element Sect.

Feng Wuxiao.

"Speak," Wang Zhengxuan, the Patriarch of the Wang Clan, said, his tone icy as he stared at the old man. "What will it take for your Mixed Element Sect to finally back off?"

The old man did not reply immediately, instead continuing to slowly tap the lid of the teacup in his hand.

Flames of irrepressible anger burned in the eyes of all the Wang Clan members present.

’What arrogance!’

’Their Patriarch had asked him repeatedly, yet the man completely ignored him.’

’He was showing the Wang Clan no respect whatsoever.’

’Does he really think he has us completely cornered?’

Under Wang Zhengxuan’s terrifyingly cold gaze, Feng Wuxiao remained calm. He finally placed his teacup on the side table and spoke. "It’s simple. First, kill Chen Xuan. Second, compensation. We want the Wang Clan’s Overlord Dragon Pill!"

"The first demand is absolutely impossible!"

Wang Zhengxuan snapped, flicking his sleeve.

’Qinglian specifically asked us to protect Chen Xuan.’

’Besides, he only offended the Mixed Element Sect in the first place because of his association with our Wang Clan.’

’How could the Wang Clan do something like this?’

"Then there’s nothing to discuss."

Feng Wuxiao said coolly, "The Mixed Element Sect has only these two conditions. We will not compromise on either, especially the first. Chen Xuan must die!"

At his side, Vice Patriarch Wang Rufeng gritted his teeth. "Feng Wuxiao, I know what you’re up to. You just want more Overlord Dragon Pills. Fine. Name your price—how many do you want? Just know that we are protecting Chen Xuan."

"How many Overlord Dragon Pills?"

A mocking smile played on Feng Wuxiao’s lips as he sneered, "My apologies. Perhaps I wasn’t clear. We don’t want your pills. We want the formula for the Overlord Dragon Pill."

"What?"

Both Wang Zhengxuan’s and Wang Rufeng’s pupils contracted.

’They want the formula for our Overlord Dragon Pill!’

’Are they trying to uproot the Wang Clan entirely?’

"Impossible!"

Wang Rufeng shot to his feet, roaring in fury.

"Impossible? I suggest you calm down."

Feng Wuxiao spoke in a light tone, "As things stand, the Mixed Element Sect has formed an alliance with the Celestial Sword Sect. Their Sect Leader, Ling Wanjian, will be here shortly, and our own Sect Leader will be arriving as well. By then, even if you want to hand over the formula, we won’t want it anymore. The only reason we’re still talking is that we are giving you a chance. It’s up to you whether you take it. If the Wang Clan insists on mutual destruction, well, that can be arranged."

He was completely at ease, looking as if he had everything under control.

The Mixed Element Sect disciples behind him chuckled softly.

Their gazes on Wang Zhengxuan and Wang Rufeng were strange and derisive.

’The thousand-year-old Wang Clan?’

Heh.

’Such a grand reputation.’

’From this day forward, it’s destined to be no more.’

The expressions on Wang Zhengxuan and Wang Rufeng darkened completely.

They never imagined the Mixed Element Sect would make such an outrageous demand.

’They want to kill Chen Xuan!’

’And they want our pill formula!’

"By the way, the tea has gone cold."

Feng Wuxiao glanced at the tea on the table. "If you’re done negotiating, then I’ll take my leave."

As he spoke, he made to stand up and leave.

"Wait!"

Wang Zhengxuan raised a hand, stopping Feng Wuxiao once more. "We can give you the formula for the Overlord Dragon Pill," he said in a low voice, "but Chen Xuan must live."

"No."

Feng Wuxiao replied coolly, looking back. "He must die. As long as he lives, my Mixed Element Sect will never know peace!"

’Newly ranked sixth on the Human List!’

’A person like that must be eliminated, no matter the cost.’

’Otherwise, the Mixed Element Sect will never have a day of peace.’

"Are you that afraid of Chen Xuan?"

Wang Zhengxuan asked, his expression dark.

"This isn’t fear. It’s risk aversion."

Feng Wuxiao replied calmly, "He’s nothing but a puppy. So what if he’s grown a little bigger and learned how to bite? A puppy is still a puppy. I could crush him whenever I please; it’s just a matter of when. I simply don’t wish to waste any more time on it. I want him dead now. So, give me a straight answer, Wang Clan. Will you kill him or not?"

"We need some time to consider,"

Wang Zhengxuan said.

"Fine. I’ll wait right here for you to finish your considerations!"

Feng Wuxiao sat back down. "Oh, and the tea is cold. Bring a fresh pot. And don’t try to fob me off with this inferior swill."

"Men, bring fresh tea!"

Wang Zhengxuan ordered in a low voice.

He then rose and walked out.

Vice Patriarch Wang Rufeng followed close behind.

"Patriarch, are we really going to agree to his terms?"

Outside the main hall, Wang Rufeng whispered.

’Sixth on the Human List!’

’Chen Xuan’s potential is immense, and we only just found out about it.’

’The crucial thing is, he’s only twenty years old.’

’As long as he lives, it’s not just a matter of becoming a Grandmaster—he could even make it onto the Earth List!’

’How can we possibly kill someone like that?’

"Of course not. We’ll wait for Qinglian’s return."

Wang Zhengxuan replied, his expression dark.

His heart blazed with fury, and he began to pace back and forth.

’When did the Wang Clan become so weak and powerless...?’

’The memory of that man’s smug face made him practically seethe with hatred.’

But alas, the heavens would not grant them time.