C50 The Plan to Destroy the Chu Family

The Fourth Commander, Liang Bo, shook his head vigorously, his voice tinged with fury as he spoke to The Third Elder, "I harbor no other intentions. I am fully committed to following your commands, as long as it leads to the destruction of the Chu Family and avenges my fallen brothers. I am ready to do whatever it takes."

The Third Elder's eyes sparkled with approval. Despite Liang Bo's desperate situation, he was still a Profound Master. His straightforwardness and loyalty impressed The Third Elder greatly.

Pouring a cup of wine for Liang Bo, The Third Elder raised his glass and said, "Fourth Commander, I'm truly pleased to meet you today. Let's toast to our meeting."

After setting down his cup, The Third Elder smiled subtly and reassured, "Rest assured, Fourth Commander, the Tong Family will certainly help you achieve your desire. We will obliterate the Chu Family, and soon, they will be reduced to serving us."

Liang Bo's eyes shone with the same intensity as his intellect. "So, The Third Elder, you've already devised a strategy against the Chu Family?" he inquired.

The Third Elder nodded, his voice brimming with pride, "To speak frankly, Fourth Commander, our campaign against the Chu Family has been in motion for years. It's a plan that must unfold gradually."

Hearing this, Liang Bo's face lit up with excitement. "Please, share this plan with me so I can mentally prepare for what lies ahead," he urged.

"Our assault on the Chu Family will unfold in three phases. The first targets their mightiest warrior, Chu Qingyong. His son has been administering the Thousand Effect Poison to him daily for over two years now. Chu Qingyong's days are numbered. The collapse of Chu Yuexing's ambitions will cast a long shadow over the family, and we've also captured Chu Yangxiang's father, Chu Tianwen."

"Our actions are designed to dismantle the Chu Family's military might and leadership, plunging their finances into disarray. Ultimately, we'll ensure that the Chu Family's prodigies meet an early demise."

"The second phase involves crippling the Chu Family's economy. We've already seized their Cloud-iron Ore and smelting operations through Chu Yuexing's own channels. These assets represent over half of the Chu Family's current revenue. Do you understand the true purpose of our presence in Xuanwu County?"

Liang Bo's eyes shone brighter than his polished scalp, for he glimpsed the potential downfall of the Chu Family. At last, he could seek vengeance for his three brothers and the many comrades lost.

Chu Yangxiang lay atop the roof, his heart pounding with fear upon overhearing The Third Elder's sinister plot. While the People of Chu Family were embroiled in their internal power struggles, the Tong Family had been quietly laying the groundwork for years to ensnare the entire Chu Family in one decisive move.

Their scheme was intricate, and clearly, Chu Yuexing's predicament was entangled with their machinations.

The Tong Family intended to obliterate the Chu Family completely—a heart of pure malice.

"Let me tell you, our arrival in Xuanwu County is to strike at the Chu Family's business ventures here. The Chu Family's enterprises in Xuanwu County include: 1. Chu Family Hotel, 2. Great Shopping Mall, 3. Chu Family Casino, 4. Weicui Building."

"These ventures represent a third of the Chu Family's interests, excluding the Cloud-iron Ore. Just imagine, if diners at the Chu Family Hotel fall ill, if the Great Shopping Mall catches fire, if the casino is ruined, and if Weicui Building loses its most popular beauties, what then?"

Liang Bo reveled in the thought, a surge of warmth coursing through him. "So, the Chu Family's business in Xuanwu County will be finished," he declared.

Chu Yangxiang shuddered on the roof. This was more than just a business collapse. How many lives could be lost in the process?

With such calamities striking Xuanwu County, the local authorities would be incensed. The Chu Family would face an irreversible catastrophe.

Such a cruel strategy, such venomous architects.

They were set on trapping the Chu Family without leaving any room for escape.

"The time to sign the medicinal contract is upon us. The Chu Family's cultivated herbs will have to be disposed of, and soon no pharmacy will enter into an agreement with them. Just picture how mortified they will be."

Liang Bo burst into hearty laughter. "The Third Elder, since receiving Chu Yuexing's letter and the tragedy that befell the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group, I've never felt such exhilaration. My brothers and I agreed to pledge allegiance to the Tong Family, serving as their vanguard. Who could have foreseen that overnight, our eldest brother Black Panther and all three Zhang Yangs would perish?"

"I'm a simple man who had no choice but to hide away with my brothers. I had lost all hope for revenge until the Third Elder's words reignited that hope for all of us. Here's to the Third Elder," he said, raising his glass in a toast.

The conversation then shifted to topics such as the martial world, the state of the nation, business, and martial arts techniques.

Chu Yangxiang turned to Tianwu and declared, "Tianwu, it's time to take action."

Tianwu's Spiritual Power had completely enveloped the living room, creating an impenetrable barrier.

Chu Yangxiang glided into the center of the living room with the grace of a butterfly, leaving everyone present in utter astonishment.

These were no ordinary individuals; they were seasoned experts, including four Profound Masters and two at the pinnacle of the Profound Warrior level. Despite indulging in wine, their Spiritual Power remained vigilant, extending beyond the room where sixteen Profound Warriors stood guard. Yet, none had detected the young man's silent entry.

Liang Bo observed the youth, whose physique was just beginning to robustly mature, his handsome face still retaining a hint of boyish innocence. With a cold sneer, he said, "Chu Yangxiang, you've got some nerve! You've walked right into a trap. Third Elder, this young man is the prodigy of the Chu Family."

The Third Elder studied Chu Yangxiang, unable to detect even the slightest hint of Profound Power. Instead, Chu Yangxiang exuded a powerful aura, ancient and mysterious, as if it stemmed from the primordial ages. His presence was as formidable as a mountain, emanating the essence of the Xuanwu Mainland, insurmountable.

Liang Bo burst into laughter. "Kid, the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group is in this state because of you. You're the root cause of all our troubles. Prepare to meet your end."

Liang Bo's body was awash with Profound Power, and a green Profound Master Outer Robe materialized across his visage. His hatred for Chu Yangxiang ran deep, fueled by the deaths of his brothers at the hands of this young man.

Today was the day for his long-awaited vengeance.

As he rose to his feet, a palpable Qi Force radiated from him. The sensation of an immense mountain bore down upon them, accompanied by an indomitable wind.

"The Fourth Commander, we need this kid alive. He's carrying a multitude of secrets with him."

Liang Bo burst into hearty laughter, "Rest assured, Third Elder. I'll break his bones one by one until he coughs up every secret you desire."

Liang Bo rose from his seat and strode directly toward Chu Yangxiang, throwing a punch at his face with meteoric speed.

Amidst the howling wind, his fist's force was uncontainable, reminiscent of an eagle swooping on a rabbit, a tiger ferociously attacking, and a serpent constricting its prey.

His blow packed the force of a thousand kilograms, as he aimed a powerful punch at Chu Yangxiang's face.

"This kid's done for. What can a novice who's only been training for half a year possibly achieve?"

"He's blissfully unaware of his own insignificance. The Fourth Commander's punch alone could leave him bloodied and broken."

"Let's capture him and extract every secret he harbors. We might even uncover some martial techniques and cultivation methods. Tong Zetian mentioned this kid has a few tricks up his sleeve."

"He has the audacity to come to the Tong Family alone. He truly has no fear of death."

Chu Yangxiang extended his hand, making a simple grabbing motion that caused the Fourth Commander's entire body to seize up.

A chilling sound echoed through the room, and in the blink of an eye, the Fourth Commander turned into a compressed sphere of flesh, with all his organs, bones, and muscles contracted into one.

The flesh ball dropped to the floor and rolled toward the table.

Suddenly, the living room fell into a profound silence.

The five members of the Tong Family gazed at the handsome young man before them as if they had seen a ghost, their hearts surging with immense shock.

This was a human being!

The full-force attack from the One-star Profound Master had no effect. With just a casual grab, Liang Bo was turned into a meatball without a hint of Profound Power or even a sound.

Liang Bo was dead in less than the time it takes to take a breath.

What level of cultivation was this?

The Third Elder's spirit shook, and he struggled to maintain his composure.

"Who exactly are you?" His eyes flickered with a mix of fear and curiosity. In all his years, he had never witnessed anything so bizarre.

Chu Yangxiang's expression remained stoic as he faced the Third Elder. "Where is Chu Tianwen?"

The Third Elder had an epiphany about why the Black Panther Profound Warrior Group had met such a tragic end. A mysterious figure like Chu Yangxiang was backing them. Yet, his inquiry about Chu Tianwen indicated a personal concern. Striving for composure, the Third Elder managed a slight smile. "Chu Tianwen isn't here. If you leave now, we guarantee his safe return to the Chu Family within eight days."

"Should any harm come to us, the Chu Family may end up receiving nothing but Chu Tianwen's remains."

The Third Elder was gambling on the notion that Chu Yangxiang wouldn't dare strike them, given they had a hostage and thus the upper hand. Despite Chu Yangxiang's enigmatic nature, without rescuing Chu Tianwen, he would be plagued by worry.

With this thought, the Third Elder stood a bit taller, confident in the leverage provided by their captive. Chu Yangxiang was here on a rescue mission and wouldn't risk an altercation.

"We can avoid conflict today. I'll make sure to brief our leader on the situation. We won't trouble Chu Tianwen any further and will cease hostilities with the Chu Family. Does that sound acceptable?" The Third Elder's face strained to hold a smile. "If we face danger, Chu Tianwen's chances of survival are nonexistent."

Chu Yangxiang extended his hand and made a gripping motion in the air.

The Third Elder, along with the grand armchair, was compressed into a meatball.

The meatball, once hovering, plummeted to the ground.

"You talk too much," said Chu Yangxiang, his face devoid of emotion, his tone icy. "You still fail to grasp the gravity of the situation. It's truly lamentable."