Chapter 512: The Heavenly Alliance Token
A terrifying pressure surged outward like a tidal wave, engulfing the entire Chen Clan Territory.
In an instant—
Chen Fang, Chen Yuan, and all the Chen Clan members felt an overwhelming pressure, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
In stark contrast, Zhou Qinfeng and his group remained completely unaffected.
“Greetings, Ancestor!”
“Greetings, Ancestor!” Zhou Qinfeng and the Zhou Family’s experts bowed in unison, their faces lighting up with joy.
Seeing this, the hundreds of Chen Clan members’ expressions shifted dramatically as they realized the identity of the newcomer.
A slender figure materialized in the vast expanse of heaven and earth. Though seemingly insignificant, the figure seemed to fill the entire cosmos. This paradoxical and profound sensation instilled immediate dread in anyone who dared to glance at it.
The Zhou Family Demigod! Zhou Huaifeng.
“Zhou Qinfeng,” the Zhou Family Demigod said coldly. “Who gave you the audacity to cause such a commotion at the Chen Clan?”
With a single step, he stood above the Chen Clan Territory, his gaze sweeping over everyone below.
“Patriarch Chen Jiuxuan of the Chen Clan has made countless contributions to the Blue Star Civilization,” the Zhou Family Demigod said, his eyes icy as he stared at Zhou Qinfeng. “How dare you treat his descendants this way?”
Zhou Qinfeng froze, stunned by the rebuke.
But he quickly lowered his head and said, “Ancestor, I was wrong to act this way. Upon my return, I will personally bear the thorns of repentance before you.”
“Your repentance is not for me,” Zhou Huaifeng rebuked. “You owe the Chen Clan an apology!”
“Yes, Ancestor.”
“Chen Fang, Chen Yuan,” Zhou Qinfeng said, turning to Chen Fang and the others with a wide smile. “I acted impulsively this time. Please don’t take it to heart.”
The Chen Clan Elders remained expressionless.
Hundreds of Chen Clan members frowned inwardly.
What was Zhou Qinfeng and this Zhou Family Demigod up to?
They refused to believe the Zhou Family Demigod had come to apologize. After all, Zhou Qinfeng’s presence here could hardly be without the Demigod’s approval.
“Alright,” the Zhou Family Demigod said, turning to Chen Fang and the others with a smile. “Rest assured, I will discipline Zhou Qinfeng properly when we return.”
“We appreciate your efforts, Senior Zhou,” Chen Fang replied coolly.
“Hmm,” the Zhou Family Demigod continued. “Chen Fang, you’re currently the head of the Chen Clan, correct?”
Chen Fang neither confirmed nor denied.
“You must know,” the Zhou Family Demigod said with a smile, “the Blood Jade Divine Tree would thrive far better in the Zhou Family’s care than in the Chen Clan’s. Why not entrust it to us? If a new demigod emerges in the Zhou Family in the future, your clan will also benefit from the association.”
The Chen Clan members’ faces darkened at these words.
Now they understood the truth.
The Zhou Family Demigod hadn’t come to apologize at all.
He and Zhou Qinfeng were clearly playing a game of good cop, bad cop!
“Of course,”
“I’m not asking for it for free,” the Zhou Family Demigod said with a faint smile. “This old man is willing to offer ten billion federal currency for the Blood Jade Divine Tree. What do you say?”
“Ten billion?” Chen Fang’s face darkened.
Ten billion? To think they could buy a divine-tier opportunity for such a paltry sum? This was no different from outright robbery!
But could they afford to refuse in their current situation?
The Chen Clan couldn’t withstand the enmity of a demigod.
“If you truly can’t bear to part with it,” the Zhou Family Demigod said calmly, “you could also hand over the Hundred Cosmic Refinements technique.”
“You—!” Chen Fang’s expression twisted in fury.
They were even trying to seize the Hundred Cosmic Refinements?
This was the Chen Clan’s very foundation, even more vital than the Blood Jade Divine Tree in some respects.
By making this demand, their threat was unmistakable: if the Chen Clan refused to surrender either treasure, things would not end well.
Just as despair began to grip Chen Fang’s heart, a cold voice cut through the air.
“The Chen Clan will surrender neither!”
The voice was crisp and melodious, yet it carried the chilling aura of a ten-thousand-year-old glacier, radiating boundless frost.
Whoosh!
A streak of light flashed across the sky, descending above the Chen Clan Territory. It transformed into a figure clad in a pristine white chiffon dress—a cold, strikingly beautiful ice goddess.
It was Chen Zilu.
“Xiaolu?” Chen Yuan’s expression instantly changed.
As Chen Zilu’s father, he least wanted her to arrive at such a critical moment.
Even the elders were struggling against the demigod, let alone Chen Zilu, who hadn’t even reached the sixth breakthrough.
“Xiaolu, don’t act rashly,” Chen Fang warned through telepathy.
He feared Chen Zilu might provoke the Zhou Family Demigod, a consequence the Chen Clan couldn’t afford.
“I can handle this,” Chen Zilu replied telepathically.
Then, defying the terrifying pressure, she soared into the sky and faced the Zhou Family Demigod directly.
“Ah, it’s Xiaolu,” the Zhou Family Demigod said with a smile, observing Chen Zilu. “What’s this? Can you represent the Chen Clan now?”
He dismissed Chen Zilu entirely.
Invincible dao bone?
What’s that worth?
Unless one became transcendent, there was no possibility of becoming a demigod.
“I can’t represent the Chen Clan,” Chen Zilu said, meeting his gaze. “But I am the next clan leader appointed by the Chen Family Patriarch.”
“Neither the Blood Jade Divine Tree nor the hundred cosmic refinements…”
“I will not hand them over,” Chen Zilu stated calmly. “Senior, please withdraw.”
Her words sent a chill through the hundreds of Chen Clan members present.
Chen Zilu’s attitude was far too assertive!
After all, she was facing a demigod.
The Zhou Family Demigod, however, showed no anger, smiling faintly. “And if I choose not to leave?”
“If you wish to visit the Chen Clan as a guest, you are naturally welcome,” Chen Zilu replied calmly. “If you choose to remain here without leaving, this junior has no authority to stop you.”
“However!”
“Everything that has transpired here has been simultaneously transmitted to the alliance leader. Your actions will serve as evidence in court!” Chen Zilu produced a token.
Buzz!
The moment Zhou Qinfeng and the other Zhou Family experts saw the token, their expressions instantly changed.
Only the Zhou Family Demigod’s face remained unchanged, though his gaze darkened considerably.
“Is that the Heavenly Alliance Token?”
“The Alliance Leader Qi Tian’s token? The leader actually entrusted this to her?”
“With this token in hand, the ancestor likely can’t touch Chen Zilu now.” The Zhou Family experts’ faces turned grim.
Meanwhile, Chen Yuan and the other Chen Clan Elders beamed with delight.
Only Chen Fang remained solemn. He knew that given the Zhou Family Demigod’s temperament, this matter was far from over.
After all, while the Heavenly Alliance Token carried great weight, it was ultimately just a token.
Alliance Leader Qi Tian was currently in a critical phase of secluded cultivation, so the Zhou Family Demigod might not be particularly intimidated.
The only guarantee this token provided was that the Zhou Family wouldn’t dare take Chen Zilu’s life.
At that moment, Chen Zilu continued, her voice clear and melodious, yet carrying a life-or-death resolve: “If the Zhou Family insists on taking the Blood Jade Divine Tree, this junior has no choice but to comply. But on the day Jiang Ye and I achieve demigod status, we will reclaim this treasure!”
(End of the Chapter)