Jiang Chen's sudden outburst left Zhou Dingguo stunned.

The Zhou Family members, Leng Ming, and the others were all frozen in place, unable to keep up with Jiang Chen's rhythm, momentarily at a loss as to what to do.

Buzz! Buzz!

Two waves of aura erupted right after Jiang Chen, as Yan Hu and Spirit You stepped forward, glaring coldly at Zhou Dingguo.

They didn't care about anything else—whatever Jiang Chen did, they would follow suit!

Leng Ming's eyes shifted as he shouted, "What's this? Old Zhou, Jiang Chen is my brother. What's the meaning of disrespecting my brother?"

Buzz!

As soon as Leng Ming finished speaking, he too unleashed his aura, stepping over to stand beside Jiang Chen.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

When Leng Ming made his move, people from the Huangluo Clan and the Yue Family seemed to realize something and immediately unleashed powerful auras of their own, stepping forward without hesitation.

Yue Shaoting and Pu Liang even leapt behind the Zhou Family members, isolating Zhou Wanrong, who had not followed Zhou Dingguo forward.

Zhou Wanrong and the others' expressions shifted drastically as they turned collectively to look at the Zhou Family Ancestor.

The Zhou Ancestor cast a curious glance at Jiang Chen before shaking his head at Zhou Wanrong and the others, adopting an entertained expression as though enjoying a show.

"Mr. Jiang, what is the meaning of this?"

Zhou Dingguo was somewhat angry, glaring directly at Jiang Chen. At this moment, he truly couldn't figure out what Jiang Chen intended. Just a moment ago, he'd stepped forward intentionally, thinking that separating Jiang Chen and the others might have disrupted their plans. By stepping forward, his old comrades would naturally follow, possibly shifting the situation.

But then, Jiang Chen inexplicably erupted with his aura, followed immediately by Leng Ming and the others.

This left Zhou Dingguo thoroughly baffled!

"What's the meaning? Do you think just because your Zhou Family has a support group, vassal families, and your Ancestor, you can look down on me, Jiang Chen?" Jiang Chen stared at Zhou Dingguo, his gaze filled with killing intent.

Zhou Dingguo froze for a moment, his brows tightly furrowing.

Killing intent!

Mr. Jiang was truly exuding killing intent!

What on earth was going on?

This… wait!

Zhou Dingguo's expression changed. What did looking down on Jiang Chen have to do with the support group and vassal families?

These two forces were targets scheduled to be eliminated in the plan. Could it be…

But he brought the Ancestor with him...

Turning to glance at the Zhou Family Ancestor, Zhou Dingguo's heart trembled violently, as he turned back to look at Jiang Chen with a growing sense of disbelief.

Jiang Chen's heart eased slightly, realizing Zhou Dingguo had partially grasped his intentions, though some confusion still lingered.

Suddenly, Jiang Chen's eyes shifted as he shouted, "What? You don't believe it? You truly don't think we dare to act? You really don't believe I dare to go after your Ancestor? Don't think your family is the only one with an Ancestor—both the Huangluo Clan and the Yue Family have theirs too!"

"Mr. Jiang, you…"

Zhou Liecheng's face changed drastically as he hurriedly tried to speak.

"Shut up!"

Jiang Chen roared angrily, glaring fiercely at Zhou Liecheng before turning back to lock eyes with Zhou Dingguo, an impatient look flashing in his gaze.

If Zhou Dingguo failed to understand his hints, any fight breaking out would create unnecessary trouble. After all, the Zhou Family's elders all listened to Zhou Dingguo!

Go after the Ancestor?!

Zhou Dingguo noticed the anxious look in Jiang Chen's eyes, and a terrifying idea slipped into his mind, causing his heart to tremble violently and his expression to show a trace of panic.

"What's this? Afraid? Your Ancestor has been injured for a long time—did you think I wouldn't know? Do you think your Ancestor might not be a match for the Ancestors of the Huangluo Clan and the Yue Family? Are you scared now?" Jiang Chen mocked with a sneer.

Zhou Jiang and the others all directed sharp gazes at Jiang Chen. Although they'd agreed to Jiang Chen's original plan and knew through Zhou Dingguo's explanation that Jiang Chen was trying to help them, the current situation had deviated entirely from the plan, and Jiang Chen's words were grating to their ears!

But Zhou Dingguo thought differently. His mind was racing.

What exactly was Mr. Jiang implying?

Why hint at something being wrong with the Ancestor?

The Ancestor had been under the control of the Eight-Headed Serpent's Soul Clone for a long time, left in a perpetually wounded state. Moreover, the Ancestor's presence today should have been compelled—how could he seem so natural?

Could it be...

Zhou Dingguo's eyes suddenly sharpened.

Once more, he glanced at the Zhou Family Ancestor. Zhou Dingguo's heart sank as he carefully analyzed Jiang Chen's words again.

… Not a match for the two families' Ancestors. Could it be?!

Zhou Dingguo's eyes lit up. He glanced at four newcomers among the two hidden families today and suddenly looked toward Jiang Chen.

"What's wrong? Really scared now?"

Jiang Chen sneered again, though a glimmer of determination flashed in his eyes as he gave an almost imperceptible wink.

Zhou Dingguo lightly nodded and suddenly roared, "Jiang Chen, don't push it too far. My Zhou Family is not to be trifled with!"

Buzz!

Zhou Dingguo's internal Qi circulated, and his entire body surged with immense aura.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

The Zhou Family members all erupted with auras as well, fixing their gazes sharply on Jiang Chen.

The atmosphere inside the stone chamber instantly became heavy, and it seemed that a clash could break out at any moment!

"What's this? Think you can fight?"

Jiang Chen glared, shouting, "You think we're afraid of you?"

"Family Head Jiang, you've gone too far!" Zhou Dingguo said coldly, staring at Jiang Chen.

Zhou Liecheng panicked completely, hurriedly interjecting, "No, Mr. Jiang, Grandpa, what are you doing?!"

"Shut up!"

Both Jiang Chen and Zhou Dingguo shouted angrily at the same time, glaring fiercely at Zhou Liecheng.

The Zhou Family Ancestor smirked faintly, clasping his hands behind his back with an amused look as he observed the standoff.

Zhou Wanrong and the support group, along with the vassal families, also wore expressions of amusement as though watching a performance.

Zhou Liecheng was left utterly bewildered, anxiously glancing around, not knowing what to say!

"You think I've gone too far!? Fine! Then today, I'll kill your Zhou Family's Ancestor and see what you can do about me!"

Jiang Chen shouted angrily, "Elder Li, Elder Lan, kill that old bastard! Everyone else, according to the plan—strike!"

Swish!

Before the words even faded, Jiang Chen leapt into the air, grabbing the Blood Saber strapped to Yan Hu's back, and roared powerfully.

"Dragon Battle Saber Technique, First Form—Dragon Soar Blood Dance!"

The true Dragon Battle Saber Technique, a fusion of the Dragon Battle Saber Technique and the Blood Evil Blade Technique left behind by Jiang Family's founder, Jiang Wuqing!

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Waves of violent and overbearing energy filled the entire stone chamber. Bloody radiance rose from the ground, golden, domineering flashes filled the air, and dim Soul Power connected the two types of light.

In an instant, the entire stone chamber was bathed in shining gold, blood-red, and gray light!

"According to the plan, support group!"

As Jiang Chen leapt, Zhou Dingguo roared, turning to charge at the support group behind him.

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