Wu snapped back to his senses, his gaze toward Chen Zheng complex and filled with myriad emotions.

Is this truly only the prowess of a peak Grandmaster? To be able to instantly kill an expert of the same rank?

Inside the ancient quadrangle, the figures of Wang Mu and Wang Lee were swept away as swiftly as fallen leaves. Wu and the others stood by, their faces a complex tapestry of expressions. They could not accept the fact that Wang Lee, a peak Grandmaster, had been defeated in an instant. Even now, they felt as though they were trapped in a dream.

Wu's gaze fell on Chen Zheng, and he couldn't help but sigh inwardly. Even if he isn't at the Heaven Merging Realm, he's no different from it!

He composed himself and quickly approached Chen Zheng. "Grandmaster Chen, Wang Choutian never forgets a grudge! This matter will soon reach his ears, and I fear he will be furious..."

Wu's words trailed off, but his intent was clear to everyone present. The faces of the Guo Family members were etched with equally complex expressions.

Chen Zheng gazed at Wu and said, "What you mean is, you want me to join Dragon's Dive Pavilion? Even if doing so might provoke a Heaven Merging Realm powerhouse?"

Wu nodded deeply. "Grandmaster Chen, joining Dragon's Dive Pavilion is the best choice! The Pavilion Master has already entered the Heaven Merging Realm, and his strength is perhaps unfathomable! As long as the Pavilion Master personally intervenes, you and your friends and family will surely remain safe and unharmed!"

Chen Zheng gently shook his head, his eyes filled with resolve. "Please convey my gratitude to the Pavilion Master. I, Chen Zheng, will never forget the kindness of Dragon's Dive Pavilion." His voice was firm and forceful. "As for Wang Choutian, I will pay a visit to the Wang Family myself."

No sooner had his words fallen than he walked resolutely into the house. Wu watched his back, his heart filled with a storm of emotions. The power Chen Zheng displayed was enough to be taken seriously by Dragon's Dive Pavilion. Such a person, given a few years, would be able to step into the Heaven Merging Realm. By then, the nation's strength would greatly increase, and it would possess a stronger deterrence against enemy countries. If Chen Zheng were to perish over a trivial matter, it would be a massive loss for Huaxia.

The atmosphere at the Guo Family's home gradually calmed down. However, the news of Chen Zheng killing Wang Lee and Wang Mu quickly reached the Wang Family.

Seated in his chair, Wang Choutian's face instantly twisted into a ferocious snarl as his aura erupted like a raging storm.

"Wang Lee!"

Wang Choutian's voice thundered, reverberating with heart-shaking power. His bond with Wang Lee was like ancient wine, growing richer with the passage of time. Now, however, they were like parallel lines, destined never to intersect again. Even with a heart of steel, he could hardly conceal his inner anguish.

His grandson, his loyal servant Wang Lee, and another grandchild had all lost their lives at the hands of the same man. Wang Choutian's heart felt as if it were being torn apart by the immense pain.

Why didn't I just kill him earlier? he thought, filled with regret.

At his side, Wang Tielin, having just reported the news, still had wet tear tracks at the corners of his eyes, but his gaze was already ablaze with the fire of revenge.

"Family Head! We have captured her!"

At that moment, members of the Zhao Family escorted a woman inside.

Wasn't that Wei Zixuan?

Chen Zheng's concerns had not been groundless, but he had not anticipated that the Wang Family's thunderous retaliation would come so swiftly. At this moment, Wei Zixuan's face was as cold as an ice sculpture, a trace of blood lingering at the corner of her mouth.

Suddenly, an immense and terrifying pressure descended upon her. She spewed a mouthful of blood uncontrollably, her body nearly collapsing. Yet, she clenched her teeth tightly, her brows knit in steely resistance.

Just as she was on the verge of breaking, Wang Choutian waved his hand, and the terrible pressure dissipated instantly, granting her a moment's respite.

Wang Tielin's eyes flickered with rage as he said through gritted teeth, "Father! But she is Chen Zheng's woman!"

Wang Choutian responded coldly, "So what? You are to use her to make Chen Zheng kneel before the Wang Family and beg for forgiveness!"

"Good, I'll get him over here right away!"

Ice-cold murderous intent flickered in Wang Tielin's eyes as he quickly pulled his phone from his pocket and dialed a video call.

At the same time, Guo Xiancheng's phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID, his eyebrows furrowing tightly.

"Answer it," Chen Zheng commanded, a wave of inexplicable unease welling in his heart as he looked at the name on the screen.

Just as Wu was about to leave the Guo Family home, he received a message from Dragon's Dive Pavilion. His pupils constricted. Like a fierce beast, he spun around and returned to the courtyard.

Guo Xiancheng hesitated for a moment but eventually pressed the answer button. Instantly, Wang Tielin's face appeared on the phone screen.

"Get Chen Zheng over here!" Wang Tielin's voice cut through the air like an icy blade. The camera angle then shifted, revealing Wei Zixuan's figure, looking ethereal as a fairy despite her capture.

BOOM!

An overpowering aura erupted from Chen Zheng, blasting the chair he was near into splinters. He silently stood up and walked steadfastly towards the door. Rage blazed in his heart. The Wang Family had captured Wei Zixuan before he even had a chance to act.

Guo Xiancheng and the others could only watch helplessly, not knowing how to stop him.

"Grandmaster Chen, don't be rash!" Wu said urgently. "The Wang Family is trying to lure you there. I can ask the Pavilion Master to intervene!"

Chen Zheng paused, then looked coldly at Wu. "I appreciate your kindness, but I don't want to wait any longer."

With those words, Chen Zheng walked past Wu, ready to leave. Wu wanted to say more, but the look in Chen Zheng's eyes stopped him from uttering another word. Soon, Chen Zheng's figure vanished into thin air.

"To the Wang Family estate, now!" Wu's roar echoed in the night as the warriors of Dragon's Dive Pavilion rushed toward the ancient gate like tigers descending a mountain. Guo Xiancheng and the others followed closely behind, their figures resolute under the moonlight.

Soon, a convoy of vehicles shot off like arrows toward the Wang Family's estate.

A few minutes later, like a majestic eagle descending from the heavens, Chen Zheng landed steadily in the Wang Family's main courtyard.

Wang Choutian sensed the powerful presence and stood up, stepping outside the hall with a single stride. Cold killing intent glittered in Wang Tielin's eyes as he waved his hand, and two clansmen escorted Wei Zixuan out of the hall.

Before long, over a hundred people had gathered in the yard. Everyone, including Wang Choutian, stared coldly at Chen Zheng.

"I underestimated you," Wang Choutian said, his voice cold and deep. "I didn't expect you to not only break through to the peak Grandmaster level but also to kill my servant."

"Let her go!" Chen Zheng's voice was like an icy blade, directed squarely at Wang Choutian.

Although Wei Zixuan's face was pale, the tenderness in her eyes was like spring water, soothing Chen Zheng's heart. Her gaze held a slight reproach, as if blaming him for barging into this perilous place. From the moment she stepped into the Wang Family's home, she could sense the deep, abyssal presence of Wang Choutian—like a dormant beast that could erupt into fury at any moment. She had never felt such terror in her entire life.

"Let her go?" Wang Tielin's voice was full of mockery. "Chen Zheng, are you being naive?" he taunted. "Hahaha..." Wang Tielin's laughter echoed through the air. "You killed my son and murdered my Uncle Lee. When we captured her, this wretched woman even wounded one of the Wang Family's retainers. Do you really think I would let her go so easily?"

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