The Qi Cultivation Emperor Who Snatches Brides, do you think you're funny?

The streak of light was incredibly fast, like a burning meteor, hurtling straight towards the Jiang family with unstoppable momentum. Upon seeing this, the Jiang family's guards immediately tensed, circulating their spiritual energy to prepare for this sudden turn of events.

Several powerful members of the Jiang family who were nearby took the lead in making their move. Their bodies shone with spiritual light, and their powerful spiritual energy gathered into beams of light, attempting to block the oncoming stream of light.

However, the power contained in that stream of light far exceeded their imagination. With a loud "boom," the spiritual energy barrier shattered instantly upon contact with the stream of light, just like fragile thin ice.

The Jiang family experts who tried to defend themselves were sent flying backward by the force of the impact, spitting out blood and turning deathly pale. They crashed heavily to the ground, raising a cloud of dust.

This sudden turn of events shocked the entire Jiang family. Instantly, alarm bells rang, their melodious yet urgent tones echoing throughout every corner of the Jiang household, as if announcing the impending crisis to the clansmen.

"Who dares to lay a hand on my Jiang family? They're asking for trouble!" an elder of the clan roared, and in a flash, he flew into the sky.

Immediately afterwards, figures soared into the sky from various pavilions and courtyards of the Jiang family. They were all powerful members of the Jiang family, each exuding a powerful aura, some majestic and profound, others sharp and domineering. In an instant, spiritual energy intertwined and shimmered in the sky, like a magnificent sea of ​​light, illuminating the entire Jiang family's sky as bright as day.

These powerful figures wore cold expressions, their eyes scanning their surroundings warily, trying to find the trace of the person who had secretly made the move. Their divine senses spread out in all directions like invisible nets, leaving no corner unchecked. However, after searching for a long time, they still found nothing. The streak of light seemed to have appeared out of thin air, disappearing without a trace after the attack, leaving no clues whatsoever.

"Damn it, who is behind this? They have the guts to make a move, but not the guts to show themselves?" A hot-blooded young member of the Jiang family said with a face full of resentment, his knuckles white from his clenched fists, his eyes filled with rage.

"Don't be impulsive. The other party must have something to rely on to act like this. They might even be watching us from the shadows right now. We must not let our guard down. Continue the search and find this person!" An older, powerful figure frowned and calmly gave the order.

As a result, the powerful members of the Jiang family continued to disperse in the sky, carefully checking the surrounding situation. The entire Jiang family was shrouded in a tense and serious atmosphere.

Outside the Jiang family, many other forces also noticed the commotion and cast curious and puzzled glances their way.

"Oh, someone actually dares to cause trouble for the Jiang family? They must have a death wish! Don't they know the Jiang family's status in this Eastern Wilderness?" A rogue cultivator stared in astonishment in the direction of the Jiang family and muttered to himself.

"Hmph, probably some blind fool, or some force that has a grudge against the Jiang family. But whoever dares to make such a blatant move will likely pay a heavy price." The patriarch of another small family shook his head slightly, a hint of schadenfreude in his eyes. After all, the Jiang family was usually too powerful in this Eastern Wilderness, and many forces were secretly dissatisfied with them. Seeing the Jiang family suffer a setback, they couldn't help but feel a bit like watching a show.

"Don't say that. To launch an attack on the Jiang family so silently and disappear right under the noses of so many powerful figures, such methods are not simple. Perhaps some powerful force is backing them up. Let's wait and see, lest we accidentally get dragged into this conflict." An experienced cultivator solemnly reminded those around him. He knew that in the cultivation world, getting involved in such a struggle between powerful forces could easily backfire, so caution was the best course of action.

While everyone was discussing the matter, inside the Jiang family compound, the search for the enemy's whereabouts continued.

"Have you figured out what that flowing light is?" an elder asked the clansman in charge of the on-site investigation.

The clansman in charge of inspecting the scene hurriedly stepped forward and respectfully replied, "Elder, we haven't been able to fully ascertain what that flowing light is yet. We only know that it's a strangely shaped box, but it's been placed under a special restriction that's difficult to break in the short term."

Upon hearing this, the elder's face grew even more gloomy. He snorted coldly and said, "Hmph, this is outrageous! My Jiang family has stood tall in this Eastern Wilderness for many years. We are always the ones who bully others. When have we ever suffered such humiliation? Someone actually dared to openly attack our Jiang family and then so arrogantly disappeared without a trace. This is simply the greatest provocation to our Jiang family!"

The other elders around were also furious. One hot-tempered elder was so angry that his beard trembled slightly. He shouted, "So many powerful people have made a move on my Jiang family's territory, yet we can't even find one of them. Where will this leave the Jiang family's reputation? Such a thing would have been unthinkable in the past, but now it has actually happened. It's simply unbelievable!"

The clan's strongest members also showed resentment, their pride and dignity severely wounded at this moment.

For a long time, the Jiang family has been able to act with impunity in the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty, thanks to its profound heritage and numerous powerful figures. Everyone else has to treat them with utmost respect and deference.

But now, being attacked so blatantly, and not even being able to find out who the attacker is, is like being slapped hard in the face but not being able to retaliate. The frustration and anger are surging in the hearts of every member of the Jiang family.

"No matter the cost, we must find the person behind this. Anyone who dares to provoke the Jiang family will be made to pay a terrible price. Even wiping out their entire family would not be too much!" A usually composed steward said through gritted teeth, his eyes reddening.

Outside the Jiang family, those from various forces who were paying attention to the matter also showed expressions of surprise when they saw that many powerful members of the Jiang family had searched the sky for a long time but still could not find the person who made the move.

The rogue cultivator stared wide-eyed, saying incredulously, "Good heavens! The Jiang family is full of powerful figures. Normally, they can make the Seven Star Immortal Dynasty tremble with just a stomp of their foot. Yet now they've been attacked and we can't even find out who did it. It seems the person who did this is truly formidable." The people around him nodded in agreement, their faces full of astonishment.

The patriarch of the small family, who had initially been somewhat gloating, now abandoned his thoughts and became serious, muttering, "I thought the Jiang family would soon find the troublemaker and teach him a lesson, but I didn't expect to be completely clueless. Who exactly is the person behind this? Could it be that some powerful force is going against the Jiang family? If so, the Eastern Wilderness is about to change."

The cultivators from other factions were also whispering and discussing amongst themselves. "The Jiang family has always been domineering. In the past, they were the ones who suppressed others. This time, they probably offended someone they shouldn't have." "Hmph, no matter what, the person behind the Jiang family must be extraordinary to have made them suffer such a setback. We have to be careful and not get caught in the crossfire."

Everyone was surprised by the Jiang family's defeat. Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts, the Jiang family member in charge of the inspection finally managed to break the seal on the box after a great deal of effort.

The moment the box was slowly opened, a stench of blood wafted out. Everyone stared in astonishment and anger.

Inside the box was a head, its face contorted, still bearing the marks of pain and resentment. Some recognized it immediately—it was Jiang Liang of the Jiang family!

Although Jiang Liang is only considered an ordinary one among the many prodigies of the Jiang family, he is still a member of the Jiang family and represents the face of the Jiang family.

"Jiang Liang! It was actually Jiang Liang! How could he have ended up like this? Who did it?" A member of the Jiang family who knew Jiang Liang well stared wide-eyed, his voice trembling with anger and shock.

The powerful members of the Jiang family also gathered around, their faces growing increasingly grim as they looked at Jiang Liang's head, each with a burning rage in their eyes.

"Good! They dared to kill members of my Jiang family and then send them back in such a grand manner. This is clearly a severe humiliation of our Jiang family!" an elder roared, his spiritual power surging uncontrollably, creating a gust of wind that made the clothes of those around him flutter.

"This must be the same group that attacked my Jiang family before. They are too arrogant and simply outrageous!" another powerful figure said angrily, his fists clenched so tightly that they cracked. He wished he could find the mastermind behind this immediately and tear him to pieces.

The entire Jiang family was like a volcano about to erupt, and everyone's anger was about to burst forth.

They never imagined that Jiang Liang would be brutally murdered and sent back to the Jiang family in such a humiliating manner after going out. This was undoubtedly rubbing salt into the wounds of the Jiang family and challenged their prestige like never before.

"Go and find everyone who went out with Jiang Liang, and ask them what happened. Also, continue to track down the attackers. Even if you have to search the entire Eastern Wilderness, you must not let them get away with it!" The eldest elder of the family gave the order, his voice as loud as a bell, echoing over the Jiang family.

Amidst the angry and shocked gazes of the crowd, Jiang Liang, whose eyes had been tightly closed and who was now only a head, slowly opened his eyes. As his consciousness gradually returned, he was initially dazed, but when he realized that he was surrounded by members of the Jiang family, his eyes immediately reddened, and tears uncontrollably streamed down his face. His sobs were filled with endless grievances, pain, and the lingering fear of surviving a calamity.

"Waaah... I thought... I thought I would never see my family again..." Jiang Liang sobbed. He tried to move his body, but suddenly remembered his miserable state with only his head left. His heart ached again, and his cries became even more sorrowful.

Upon seeing this, the Jiang family members felt a pang of pain in their hearts. One of the prodigies who was on good terms with Jiang Liang rushed forward and anxiously asked, "Jiang Liang, what exactly happened? Who did this to you? Tell us quickly!"

The other prodigies of the Jiang family also gathered around, their eyes filled with concern and anger. One of them, with a cold expression, frowned and said, "Jiang Liang, don't just cry. Quickly explain the whole story. We will definitely seek justice for you. Those who dare to harm the people of my Jiang family will not be easily forgiven!"

At this moment, a powerful member of the clan spoke up. His expression was solemn, and his voice was steady but filled with barely suppressed anger: "Jiang Liang, speak slowly. Tell me everything you have experienced, down to the smallest detail. No matter who the other party is, my Jiang family will make them pay the price they deserve."

Just as everyone was surrounding Jiang Liang and demanding answers, a flurry of footsteps and sorrowful cries suddenly came from outside the crowd. A middle-aged couple, their faces filled with anxiety and grief, squeezed in; they were Jiang Liang's parents. Upon seeing her son's gruesome state, with only his head remaining, Jiang Liang's mother felt as if the sky were falling. Her legs went weak, and if her husband hadn't been supporting her, she would have collapsed to the ground.

"My son! How could you have become like this! Who, who could be so cruel!" Jiang Liang's mother cried out in anguish, tears streaming down her face like a burst dam. Her eyes were fixed on Jiang Liang's head, her hands trembling as she tried to touch it, but she was afraid of hurting her son. Her appearance was heartbreaking.

“Liang’er, don’t be afraid. Tell your mother who did this. Even if it costs me my life, I will tear them to pieces and avenge you!” Jiang Liang’s mother gritted her teeth, her eyes burning with hatred, a gaze that seemed capable of turning everything to ashes. She turned to the Jiang family members around her, her voice trembling with tears yet unwavering as she said, “Elders, brothers and sisters, my husband and I only have this one son. Although he may not be the most outstanding, he is still our precious child! Now he has suffered such a calamity, treated so cruelly. This blood feud cannot go unavenged! I swear here and now, no matter where the murderer hides, no matter what power backs them, I will find them and make them taste what it means to wish they were dead. I will wipe out their entire family, making their clan disappear from this world completely, only then can I quell the hatred in my heart!”

Jiang Liang's father, his eyes also reddening, clenched his fists tightly and said, "Madam is right. When has my Jiang family ever suffered such humiliation in this Seven Star Immortal Dynasty? How dare they lay a hand on my son and send back his head to shame our family! If we don't avenge this, how can we face the world? I hope the family can stand up for my son and do everything in its power to find the mastermind behind this and make them pay a thousandfold price!"

Hearing Jiang Liang's parents' harsh words, the Jiang family members around them were even more enraged and echoed, "We watched Jiang Liang grow up. Now that he has suffered such a calamity, we will not stand idly by. No matter the cost, we will bring the murderer to justice and make them pay for their crimes in blood!"

The Jiang family's prodigies were filled with resentment. One of them said, "Uncle Jiang, Aunt Jiang, rest assured. We are like brothers with Jiang Liang. We will never sit idly by and do nothing about this. We will work with the family to investigate to the end. We will not rest until those bastards are brought to justice!"

Looking at his grief-stricken parents and the indignant clansmen, Jiang Liang felt both moved and saddened. He suppressed his grief and began to recount his ordeal through sobs: "I... I was originally searching for Jiang Yu's whereabouts. We arrived at a certain place, thinking that everything was under control, but unexpectedly... near the Star Glory Gate, a Saint King Realm expert suddenly appeared. He... he attacked us directly. My protector was no match for him and was instantly killed, and I... was captured by him."

At this point, Jiang Liang's face was filled with pain and resentment. He gritted his teeth and continued, "That powerful figure grabbed me and flew all the way to the Li family. I originally thought the Li family was just a small family, nothing to be afraid of, but I never expected that they would actually have a Saint King Realm expert hidden in their Li family's main hall! I tried to intimidate them with the prestige of my Jiang family in their main hall and make them release me, but they were unmoved and even... even mocked me. In the end, the Li family patriarch actually attacked me directly. I... I didn't even have time to resist before my body was blown to smithereens, leaving only this head!"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the Jiang family gasped in shock. They never expected that this matter would involve their young master, and even the family head's first son, Jiang Yu!
Moreover, the Li family actually harbored such powerful strength that they dared to openly oppose the Jiang family and even lay a hand on the Jiang family members. This is simply provoking the wrath of the powerful!
"The Li family! What a Li family! How dare they be so arrogant and touch my Jiang family! It seems they think their family has been around for too long!" An elder roared angrily, his spiritual power surging uncontrollably, and the surrounding air seemed to become several degrees hotter.

"No matter what the Li family has to rely on, daring to humiliate my Jiang family like this, we must make them pay the price of annihilation! I will immediately gather the strongest members of the family and march on the Li family to avenge Jiang Liang!" Another steward was also filled with rage, eager to go and attack the Li family. (End of Chapter)