"Father, we cannot let our brother's spirit remain unavenged!"

Behind Wang Tielin stood Wang Mu, a young man in his twenties with flames of fury burning in his eyes.

"What can we do? The power of a Great Grandmaster of the Heaven Merging Realm is something our Wang Family cannot withstand. Besides, the Dragon's Dive Pavilion has already extended an olive branch," Wang Tielin said bitterly.

Wang Mu fell silent. He was Wang Lin's younger brother. Although Wang Lin had been a dissolute scion, he had always treated his younger brother exceptionally well.

Upon learning of Wang Lin's death, Wang Mu had fainted on the spot. If Wang Tielin hadn't stopped him, he would have sought revenge against Chen Zheng long ago.

"Oh? And who says the Wang Family cannot contend with the Heaven Merging Realm?" As the father and son stood in silence, a voice brimming with authority rang out.

Both were startled, sensing a familiar aura in the voice. A glimmer of joyous surprise flashed in their eyes.

WHOOSH!

Wang Tielin shot to his feet and looked around frantically. Wang Mu also spun his head, searching their surroundings. However, the space before them was empty, without a single soul in sight.

Just then, the sound of rushing wind broke the silence, drawing their gazes to the sky. Two figures descended from the heavens like gods, landing firmly before them. They were two white-haired elders who, despite their advanced years, exuded a terrifying power that inspired involuntary awe.

"Father! Uncle Li!" Overcome with emotion, Wang Tielin dropped to his knees. Wang Mu immediately followed suit.

One of the elders nodded with a smile and said with deep feeling, "Ten years. We've finally returned!"

The other elder spoke, "Master, from this day forth, with you here, the Wang Family will surely rise like a phoenix from the ashes and soar on the wind!"

"Hahaha… Of course!" the first elder boomed with laughter.

"Father, Uncle Li, where have you been for the past ten years? We thought you…" Wang Tielin asked as he stood up.

He was interrupted by the elder. "What? You thought us old fossils had passed on?"

Wang Tielin didn't answer.

The elder's face showed no sign of anger. He said calmly, "It's nothing important. For the past ten years, we wandered overseas, seeking a breakthrough every single day, so we had no time to contact you."

"Seeking a breakthrough… Father, are you saying…" A glint of realization shone in Wang Tielin's eyes.

This elder, named Wang Choutian, had vanished without a trace ten years ago, taking his servant, Uncle Li, with him. Ten years had passed, and everyone had presumed Wang Choutian was dead. Yet here he was, having appeared as if by a miracle. When Wang Choutian disappeared, he was already at the peak of the Grandmaster realm. If he was now claiming to have made a breakthrough, there could only be one explanation…

The Heaven Merging Realm.

"Yes. After ten years of cycling through life and death, I have at last unraveled the profound mysteries of the Heaven Merging Realm," Wang Choutian declared with pride.

This was a supreme honor. Stepping into the Heaven Merging Realm was fraught with insurmountable dangers, an achievement that had eluded generations of exceptional talents. Out of ten thousand Grandmasters, perhaps not a single one could cross this vast chasm.

Hearing his father's confirmation, Wang Tielin trembled with excitement.

"Our Wang Family has an expert of the Heaven Merging Realm, too!" he cheered exultantly.

From now on, who in this bustling Imperial Capital would dare to act condescendingly towards us? Even that expert from the Dragon's Dive Pavilion has only reached the Heaven Merging Realm!

Wang Tielin could see the rise of the Wang Family, a future painted in glorious and majestic splendor.

"Tielin, where is Xiao Lin? Why can't I sense his presence in the house?" There was a hint of confusion in Wang Choutian's voice.

Xiao Lin was the intimate name for Wang Lin, personally bestowed by Wang Choutian himself. Wang Lin had been the apple of his grandfather's eye since childhood, and he had been overwhelmed with grief when Wang Choutian disappeared.

Hearing the question, Wang Tielin froze. Then, he dropped to his knees.

"Father, I was powerless! Xiao Lin… he…" Before Wang Tielin could finish, Wang Choutian already understood.

"Who was it?"

Wang Choutian's gaze turned instantly icy. Rage burned within him, but he kept it hidden. The years had taught him to see through the ways of the world.

"Chen Zheng. Another expert who has reached the Heaven Merging Realm!" Wang Tielin recounted what had happened.

"Impossible! The difficulty of reaching the Heaven Merging Realm is like challenging the gods. How could a man under thirty possibly break through!" Wang Choutian refused to accept this fact after hearing the story. "If that's the case, then I will personally make a trip to the Dragon's Dive Pavilion and see for myself whether this so-called Heaven Merging expert truly exists!"

Wang Choutian had decided to verify it himself. "I want all his information!"

Wang Tielin commanded Wang Mu to fetch it. Wang Mu returned with a tablet displaying all of Chen Zheng's information. Wang Choutian's gaze settled on Chen Zheng's photograph. He took a long, deep look, then, with a stomp of his foot, his figure shot into the sky and vanished into the clouds.

Wang Tielin looked up at the sky, the murderous intent in his heart no longer suppressible.

"Please rest assured, Family Head," Uncle Li said, his eyes cold as ice. "The Wang Family's grievances will be repaid tenfold, a hundredfold. Even the Dragon's Dive Pavilion will only be able to watch helplessly."

"Just as Uncle Li said, our Wang Family will ultimately rise!" Wang Tielin nodded respectfully.

「」

At that moment, Wang Choutian descended above Chen Zheng's villa, his piercing gaze scrutinizing the area below.

Chen Zheng was leisurely enjoying tea in his courtyard when a strange sensation washed over him, causing him to look up. His gaze seemed to pierce through layers of mist and lock onto a figure in the sky. Their eyes collided in midair, and the clouds seemed to churn in response.

"Hmph… A mere peak Grandmaster!" Wang Choutian let out a disdainful snort and turned to leave.

What does that mean?

Chen Zheng felt a wave of confusion and involuntarily rubbed the back of his head. However, his mood inexplicably grew heavy.

"You seem troubled, Chen Zheng?" Wei Zixuan looked at him with concern.

"Just now, I felt like someone was secretly watching us," Chen Zheng replied.

"Where?" Wei Zixuan looked up but saw only the clear blue sky.

"He's already left," Chen Zheng said, shaking his head.

Wei Zixuan didn't press the matter. She knew Chen Zheng wouldn't say something like that lightly. Moreover, since embarking on the path of cultivation, she had come to understand that powerful people could achieve extraordinary things. His remark, therefore, didn't surprise her much.

"Forget it. Let's not worry about him," Chen Zheng said, trying to push down the sudden feeling of unease.

The two resumed their lighthearted conversation.

Meanwhile, Wang Choutian raced through the sky. Before long, he had left the Imperial Capital and entered the secluded depths of the mountains. About ten minutes later, Wang Choutian transformed into a streak of light and plunged downwards.

In the tranquil space embraced by mountains, a deafening alarm suddenly blared.

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