novelraw Chapter 711 was once one of the three great families renowned in the Capital
Chapter 711 was once one of the three great families renowned in the Capital
"Ha ha ha ha, so Family Head Zhao had another trick up his sleeve." After a brief surprise, Zhou Xingbang and the others all showed delight.Zhao Yuanji’s strength, which they had witnessed themselves, now augmented by an additional expert of the Sword Master Realm coupled with so many Death Soldiers whose combat power was evidently formidable, made the old folks of the Mu Family seem insignificant.
"How bold, the lineage of the Mu Family in Heishi City is a branch of our Mu Family. Aren’t you afraid that the Mu Family will seek revenge afterward?" Seeing another expert of the Sword Master Realm join the enemy, Mu Yunshui felt a chill in his spine and roared fiercely.
At first, he thought it was just a common family feud. Indeed, such events were not uncommon. Even among the Eight Great Families of the Capital, every few hundred or thousand years, a fierce battle was inevitable. Outside the Capital, private fights among smaller families were even more common. During the heat of battle, it was normal to shout fierce words like "exterminating your nine clans," words he had heard countless times.
Therefore, he initially didn’t take it seriously, even mockingly jeered at them with delight, but it was only after Zhao Yuanji gravely injured him with a palm strike that he realized something was amiss. Later on, when the enemy posed to eradicate the Mu Family lineage in Heishi City completely, he became even more anxious. These people weren’t just shouting empty threats; they really intended to wipe out the Mu Family lineage in Heishi City.
Had he not been injured, he might have still been able to assert his dominance as an expert, and even if things went south, he could have fled. But, underestimating his opponent, Zhao Yuanji’s palm strike had broken his arm and severely damaged multiple meridians and internal organs. Now, he couldn’t even run away.
He didn’t want to die an unclear death as a member of the branch family of the Mu Family in Heishi City. He had no choice but to invoke the name of the main family and by doing so, he also made it clear he was a descendant of the Zong Family.
Hearing Mu Yunshui’s roar, Mu Hanyan instinctively looked towards Zhao Yuanji, which had always been a puzzlement for her in her previous life.
Although private clashes between families were not uncommon, unless there was absolute, overwhelming power where even the Royal Family had to turn a blind eye, ordinarily, no one would dare to completely uproot another family in broad daylight.
Moreover, above the Mu Family of Heishi City was the presence of the main family. Even if, by customary rules of the families, the main family generally does not interfere in the disputes of branch families, eradicating a family was different from typical grudges. The main family also cared about its reputation and would not stand idly by while one of its branches was being eradicated.
Didn’t Zhao Yuanji worry at all?
"So, you are from the Mu Family. No wonder you possess such strength," Zhao Yuanji said, realizing Mu Yunshui’s background after looking at him.
Seeing Zhao Yuanji’s contemplative expression, Mu Yunshui’s heart leaped with hope. It seemed that Zhao Yuanji still had some reservations about the Mu Family.
"Remember him, do not let him leave Heishi City alive." However, Zhao Yuanji’s subsequent instruction to the old steward chilled Mu Yunshui to the bone.
"You, you even disregard the Mu Family!" Mu Yunshui’s voice trembled, it was unclear whether from anger or fear.
"The Mu Family, huh!" Zhao Yuanji sneered and slowly took out a token.
The token looked ancient; engraved with the character "Life" in ancient seal script on one side, and as he moved his hand, the word "Death" appeared on the back. Above the token, there was the character "Holy." It was just a single word, yet it exuded a sacred and majestic aura.
"A Life and Death Order, how could you possibly have a Life and Death Order? Who exactly are you?" Seeing the token, Mu Yunshui was shocked and asked in horror.
It wasn’t just him, even Mu Rui’an’s complexion had slightly changed.
"Once one of the three great families renowned in the Capital, has it truly been forgotten by people?" Zhao Yuanji said with a desolate expression, but his eyes, as he gazed at Mu Yuanshui and the others, were filled with hatred.
"Zhao Family, you are the remnants of the Zhao Family!" Mu Yunshui realized something, his face turned deathly pale, his eyes filled with despair and regret.
They were doomed, truly doomed this time. Why had he thought of running to Heishi City? Wasn’t this seeking death? Mu Yunshui regretted so much that he wanted to fiercely slap himself several times.
Not far away, the Great Elder was also shocked. Only at this moment did he understand that the preparations Zhao Family had made for today were not for one or two days, but for years, decades, or even centuries.
Seeing the despair and annoyance on Mu Yunshui’s face, Mu Hanyan was even more confused.
What did Mu Yunshui mean by the remnants of Zhao Family? Also, this token, what exactly was its origin? Could it really allow the Zhao Family to ignore the laws, escape the pursuit of the Royal Family, and even prevent the Mu Family from holding them accountable afterward?
Mu Hanyan’s gaze once again lingered on the token: Could it be the Holy Court, the true ruler of the Continent?
"Exterminate the Mu Family, not sparing even the dogs and chickens." Zhao Yuanji said no more and directly issued the order. ɴᴇᴡ ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀʀᴇ ᴘᴜʙʟɪsʜᴇᴅ ᴏɴ ????????????????????•????????????????•????????????
The old butler beside him swiped his palm down, and dozens of Death Soldiers shouted in unison, charging at the three elders and the Mu Family’s disciples behind them. Though they were only dozens in number, the murderous aura at that moment was so intense that it seemed like the grim presence of thousands of troops ready for battle.
Zhou Xingbang felt his blood boil, disregarding the wound on his shoulder, he shouted loudly and charged with the other two family heads once more towards the Great Elder and the others.
Mu Ze and the others’ complexions slightly changed; managing to hold off those hundreds of black-clothed swordsmen until now had already pushed them to their limits. Adding such a group of opponents, they absolutely couldn’t resist.
They weren’t afraid of death, dying for their family was their greatest honor, but they were the last hope of the Mu Family. If they died, the Mu Family’s lineage in Heishi City would be completely wiped out.
"Stop them," the Great Elder commanded without hesitation, charging towards the opponents.
His eyes were filled with despair, but also with a tragic resolve. He knew that even if Zhao Yuanji and the old butler didn’t take action, others couldn’t stop Zhou Xingbang and those wolf-like Death Soldiers. However, he couldn’t bear to watch his descendants die before his eyes; even if it meant dying with them, at least he would fulfill his duty to the Mu Family ancestors.
The Great Elder took one last glance at Mu Rui’an and his son, his eyes showing a silent apology.
Mu Rui’an and Mu Hanfeng didn’t make a move, but the Great Elder didn’t blame them. Being Sword Masters in the same realm, their opponents were the two Zhous. If they carelessly made a move and the opponents seized the chance, the Mu Family would lose even that last bit of hope.
Thus, he could only rely on himself, using all his power to block Zhou Xingbang and the others, ready to die without regrets!
Seeing the tragic determination in the Great Elder’s eyes, Mu Ze and the others had eyes reddening with emotion. Whatever misdeeds the Great Elder might have committed before, at this moment, he was truly worthy of the Mu surname.
Mu Ze and the others gripped their longswords tightly, prepared for a decisive battle, ready to die rather than yield.