Chapter 2115: Endurance and Ruthlessness
Chapter 2115: Chapter 2115: Endurance and Ruthlessness
No one expected.
As the second young master of the Chu family’s direct lineage, Chu Ran would actually counter his own family at the crucial moment!
Even though Chu Ran, as the second young master of the Chu family, couldn’t get more resources or the position of head of the family, it was because his talent wasn’t enough.
But if the Chu family reaches greater heights under Chu Yan’s leadership, how could Chu Ran, as part of the direct lineage, not get any benefits?
However, that’s just an outsider’s perspective.
As part of the Chu family’s direct lineage, wouldn’t Chu Ran have ambitions for the position of head of the family?
Didn’t Ba Tiance also use various schemes to remove Fourth Prince Ba Tianxuan’s position as Crown Prince and successfully ascend?
Most people, upon reaching a high status and gaining more resources, can’t help but want more.
Human nature is inherently greedy.
This is a wildness ingrained in the bones.
Ye Qiubai and Hong Ying exchanged a glance, sighed slightly, and halted their enlightenment to rush out of the ravine.
Although Hong Ying never accepted Chu Yan.
Chu Yan had helped them, after all, and they couldn’t just sit by and watch him die.
This would affect their state of mind... which is often more important than opportunities.
The First Elder of the Chu family looked furious, and his anger in his eyes was nearly overflowing as he stared at Chu Ran and said word by word, "Chu Ran, if you stop now, perhaps the head of the family might still forgive."
The previous disdain and arrogance on Chu Ran’s face had completely disappeared, replaced by endless coldness, expressionless, and his eyes seemed to be frosty, "Forgive? Since I’ve decided to strike, there’s no need to say such nonsense."
Seeing Chu Ran’s tone and expression, the First Elder’s face fluctuated, "Were you pretending all along?"
But why pretend?
After pondering for a moment, the First Elder’s pupils slowly contracted, his eyes slowly widened, and he spoke in a low, thoughtful tone: "The day Han Shouyi beat you was the day your temperament completely changed; it was the day the third young master passed through the Yin Yang Heavenly Pool!
At that time, the third young master was favored by the head of the family, and he had even comprehended the Path of Yin. The position of head of the family was almost guaranteed... but he was transported by the Yin Yang Heavenly Pool to another Great Realm and disappeared..."
Upon reaching this point, the First Elder suddenly exclaimed: "So, over the years, you’ve pretended to become eccentric, letting the eyes that began to fall on you shift away again, and at this time you could contact external powers to collaborate and lay low! But why didn’t you seize this time to strengthen yourself? That way, you could have a chance to compete for the position of the family head!"
Listening to this, Chu Ran chuckled, "Because I’ve always believed my third brother would return... Even if he doesn’t return, as long as my elder brother comes out of seclusion, he would naturally take the position of family head, and my preparations in the shadows could be handed over to him.
Moreover... if my third brother returns, even better, then I can inherit all his insights, my strength will surely surpass my elder brother, and the position of family head will still be mine."
The First Elder’s face darkened: "So you turned to the Holy Sect? That’s a cult!"
"Those who accomplish great things don’t mind small details." Chu Ran appeared to feel no burden at all, spreading his hands with a faint smile: "I just chose the method with the highest chance of success."
Upon hearing this.
Hong Ying’s doubts in his mind were completely resolved, and the places where he felt something was off about Chu Ran before were also cleared.
"No wonder I felt Chu Ran seemed too foolish and senseless."
Logically, those of a large family’s direct lineage receive strict family discipline alongside their cultivation, not showing blatant disdain for others outside.
But all of Chu Ran’s actions were overly flamboyant.
Whether he looked down on someone or acted impulsively.
Even after being beaten by Han Shouyi, his temperament shouldn’t have changed so drastically.
Ye Qiubai squinted his eyes, staring at Chu Ran: "He’s a dangerous person."
The First Elder took a deep breath, suppressing the anger in his heart to prevent losing his rationality, and swept his gaze around.
"Very well... The Liuhuo Sect, Banan Divine Kingdom, it seems you all have connections with the Holy Sect, once we leave, brace yourselves for the endless wrath of the Chu family!"
Ba Tiance chuckled: "If the news doesn’t get out..."
One of the grand elders of Liuhuo Sect also chuckled, "Even if we kill you all, the Chu family wouldn’t feel a thing."
Having said that, he pointed upwards.
The First Elder looked up, his face gradually turning grim.
It’s a formation...
If it were just Banan Divine Kingdom and Liuhuo Sect, the First Elder wouldn’t actually be worried.
Though these two factions are first-rate factions, compared to ancient clans like the Chu family, they’re still lacking.
The critical point lies in those powerful figures of the Holy Sect wearing black robes.
Each of them exudes an aura that prevents the First Elder of the Chu family from being careless!
The First Elder looked to the other side, raising his voice: "Is the Supervisory Temple just going to watch?"
Vice Hall Master Lin was guarding Yang Shao’s enlightenment.
Vice Hall Master Lin merely spoke softly: "My disciple has reached a critical moment in enlightenment and must not be disturbed."
One of the Holy Sect’s black-robed members immediately said: "If the Supervisory Temple does not intervene, then our Holy Sect will also not act against you."
Vice Hall Master Lin snorted coldly: "That’s the best."
The First Elder’s face turned ashen, but he didn’t say anything to Vice Hall Master Lin.
The Supervisory Temple supposedly oversees the countless factions of the Fuyao Realm.
But when confronted with matters beneficial to themselves, why would they care about others?
Moreover... seeing the Chu family’s power being weakened is also something the Supervisory Temple wanted.
After all, with the Chu family’s foundation, they truly don’t need to give much face to the Supervisory Temple within the Fuyao Realm.
No doubt, the Supervisory Temple has long desired to use some means to knock them down a peg.
The First Elder looked around; other factions either didn’t look at all or directly retreated.
Under such a lineup from the Holy Sect, there’s hardly any faction willing to risk getting burned.
What’s left is only Qingcheng Mountain...
The First Elder looked over, cupped his hands and said: "Brother Qu, if Qingcheng Mountain can lend a hand, the Chu family will surely give substantial thanks afterwards!"
Qu Lv crossed his hands behind his back, eyes closed, and said indifferently: "I will only help you deal with the Holy Sect."
The First Elder’s face lit with joy, quickly saying: "That’s good enough! Thank you, Brother Qu!"
Upon this.
One of the Holy Sect’s black-robed figures looked up at Qu Lv, speaking in a deep tone: "Is Qingcheng Mountain insisting on getting involved in this?"
Qu Lv opened his eyes, looking at the black-robed figure, and said indifferently: "Since ancient times, Qingcheng Mountain has stood opposed to evil cultivators, what? First time know about Qingcheng Mountain?"
"Can you alone withstand us?"
Qu Lv: "Feel free to try."
One of the black-robed members said: "Don’t delay the matter, first resolve the Chu family, let two of you go to restrain him."
Two among them nodded, charging towards Qu Lv.
Meanwhile, the others focused on the Yangdao Sea Fish.
The power of the Path of Yang was condensing ever more intensely, and the whirlpool in the sea was expanding ever more greatly!
"Let’s move."