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Chapter 153 Obtain the Four Soul Jade Again, Slaughter the Shen Family!
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Tang Xianhe suddenly stood up, and due to the excessive force, his body swayed slightly, almost losing his balance. Tang Feifei quickly stepped forward to help him up.

Tang Xianhe pushed Tang Feifei away. "I can still stand. Has Shen Zishan arrived?"

Tang Feifei shook her head, "She didn't come. But that Shen Yu isn't easy to deal with either. I've long heard that Shen Yu's talent is even higher than Shen Qianshui's. If she weren't a woman, the position of head of the Shen family would probably belong to Shen Yu. Now that her husband has died, she's almost gone mad..."

Eh!
Tang Xianhe sighed and said, "What was bound to happen... has finally happened."

Tang Feifei said, "Father, Shen Yu also said that even if we can't hand over Chen Mo, as long as we admit that Chen Mo is Master Jin Guang, we can let it go. Why don't we just accept it for now... and avoid today's dispute?"

Tang Xianhe said, "I passed the position of Tang Family Fortress Master to Seventh Brother a couple of days ago. I can't make such a big decision myself. Go to the Green Wolf Gang and inform Seventh Brother immediately."

After saying that, Tang Xianhe walked shakily to the cabinet next to him, took out a crumpled letter from it, and handed it to Tang Feifei: "Take this letter to Lao Qi. Tell Lao Qi to open it and read it on the spot before making a decision."

Tang Feifei took the letter, her eyes slightly red: "Father, my second brother and fifth brother have gone to the capital and haven't returned yet, and Tang Family Fortress doesn't have anyone suitable. Shen Yu has come to our door in a menacing manner. How can I abandon you and go to the Green Wolf Gang? I'll send another member to deliver the message."

Tang Xianhe, however, was adamant: "This matter is of great importance, and you must go."

Tang Feifei hesitated, holding the envelope without expressing her opinion.

Tang Xianhe turned around and carefully examined Tang Feifei, his aged eyes filled with deep affection. "Feifei, I've watched you grow up since you were little. I know you're a filial and obedient child. Now that you're grown up, you think you're useless and don't listen to your father anymore?"

Tang Feifei's eyes reddened. "I dare not."

Tang Xianhe smiled faintly, "Then just like when you were little, be an obedient girl. Go ahead. Shen Yu is not Shen Zishan after all; I can handle her. There's no need to worry."

"Father, take care. I will return after I send this message." Tang Feifei solemnly cupped her hands to Tang Xianhe, then turned and ran out of Jingsi Garden.

Tang Xianhe leaned against the door frame, watching the figure gradually walk away until it disappeared into the murky distance.

Outside the gate, all that remained was an empty expanse of weeds; the person was nowhere to be seen.

Even so, Tang Xianhe still leaned against the door frame, watching quietly for a long time before finally looking away. He raised his head and looked at the setting sun in the sky.

As the last rays of the setting sun disappeared behind the mountains, only dazzling crimson clouds remained in the sky, like a splash of blood spreading across the heavens.

Eh.

Tang Xianhe smiled.

Then, he staggered back to his room, changed into a black robe, and took a string of emerald green prayer beads, which he held in his hand. When he came out of the room again, Tang Xianhe was in much better spirits.

He became radiant and exuded an aura of authority without anger.

No one would dare to underestimate Tang Xianhe after seeing him like this.

He walked out of Jingsi Garden wearing cloth shoes.

There were very few disciples outside, and they all bowed and greeted Tang Xianhe.

Actually, Tang Family Fort originally had quite a few people. But a couple of days ago, Tang Xianhe passed the position of fort master to Tang Binghu, and many core disciples followed Tang Binghu to settle down in the Green Wolf Gang.

"No need for all of that. We're family, there's no need to be so formal."

Tang Xianhe waved his hand and then walked straight to the gate of Tangjiabao.

Two groups of people gathered outside the gate: one group consisted of members of the Tang family and the other of members of the Shen family. The two sides were on the verge of a major battle, and the scene was lively, noisy, and chaotic.

Da da da.

As a series of heavy, mountain-like footsteps approached, the disciples from both sides felt the earth tremble, stopped their commotion, and turned to look.

Even Shen Yu, who was the most emotional, felt a strong sense of oppression and looked in the direction of the sound.

Soon, a white-haired old man dressed in black walked over, looking very energetic.

Although the old man was short, with a wrinkled face and a thin body, he walked with an imposing presence, like a mountain, overshadowing the arrogance of both sides.

Ha ha.

Tang Xianhe slowly walked to the front of the Tang family members, glancing at Shen Yu opposite him with a smile, "I wondered who was making a fuss at the gate of my Tang Family Fortress, it turns out to be the second young lady of the Shen family. Is there something you need for your visit at night?"

Shen Yu felt a suffocating pressure as the old man stared at her with a smile. She thought to herself: "I've long heard that Tang Xianhe's skills are no less than my father's. It's precisely because of Tang Xianhe's existence that my father has hesitated for so many years, afraid to take action against Tang Family Fortress. Now it seems this old man is indeed quite capable."

Normally, Shen Yu might not have dared to confront Tang Xianhe's authority directly.

But at this moment, having just lost her husband, she was consumed by rage and no longer gave Tang Xianhe any face: "Stop pretending in front of me. My husband, Shen Wudao, died in Wucheng. The murderer was Master Jin Guang, and that Master Jin Guang is Chen Mo from your Tang Family Fortress. Today, either your Tang family hands over Chen Mo, or I will massacre your Tang Family Fortress. At the very least, I will make you admit that Master Jin Guang is Chen Mo."

Although Shen Yu was furious, she had not lost her mind.

If Tangjiabao admits that Chen Mo is indeed Master Jinguang, that would be a significant gain. At the very least, it could prompt the Prefectural Magistrate to intervene. The principle of "a life for a life" is unavoidable.

Tang Xianhe remained unperturbed, a smile playing on his lips: "Without any evidence, how can Miss Second be so certain that Master Jin Guang is Chen Mo?"

"Stop playing games with me! Today, your Tang Family Fortress must give the Shen family an explanation!" Shen Yu didn't mince words and drew his sword directly.

Clang! Clang!

The dozens of Shen family members behind her drew their weapons and pointed them at the Tang family's men. A chilling aura of killing intent filled the air, making it hard to breathe.

Tang Xianhe narrowed his eyes.

He knew that Shen Yu was not Shen Zishan; she was truly willing to fight to the death.

Tang Xianhe was indeed not afraid of Shen Yu. He could even kill Shen Yu within ten moves. However, he could not kill Shen Yu instantly. This gave Shen Yu the opportunity to use his Blood Illumination Divine Power.

Once the external light is activated, Lord Blood Tiger will descend.

It will eventually turn into a final battle between Lord Blood Tiger and Lord Black God.

Tang Xianhe would not want to take this step unless absolutely necessary.

After careful consideration, Tang Xianhe spoke, "Alright. Since Miss has put it this way, I, Tang Xianhe, will definitely give you an explanation today. However, as you know, I passed the position of fortress lord to the seventh prince a few days ago. I have already sent someone to inform the seventh prince. I will definitely give you an explanation within three hours, how about it?"

Shen Yu said, "Okay!"

Tang Xianhe said, "Then please come inside for a chat, Miss."

Shen Yu snorted coldly: "Then there's no need."

With a major battle imminent, how could Shen Yu possibly rush into Tangjiabao to wait? What if he were ambushed?

Tang Xianhe did not insist, and instructed a member of the Tang family: "Someone, go and bring a few chairs for Miss Shen, and also serve her tea and snacks."

So, the Shen family disciples brought over two chairs.

Shen Yu and Shen Baishan sat down, but did not drink tea.

Behind the two stood dozens of imposing and robust members of the Shen family. In addition, other members of the Shen family, having heard the news, rushed to the scene, and the number of members gathering outside Tangjiabao grew larger and larger.

An atmosphere of bleakness permeated the surrounding air, making it difficult to breathe.

Shen Yu glanced at the sky above: "Tang Xianhe, I'll wait until midnight. If your Tang Family Fort still hasn't given me an explanation after midnight, then don't blame me for being impolite."

Tang Xianhe nodded in agreement.

The area in front of Tangjiabao is a spacious open space, almost like a small square. It's usually very convenient for promotional activities. But now it has become the site of a standoff between the two sides.

Villagers passing by on the nearby streets watched the two sides confronting each other in the square from afar, and they were all quite surprised. Some of the more timid ones dared not watch for long and hurried away. Some of the bolder villagers, who enjoyed watching a spectacle, stayed at a distance to observe and discuss among themselves.

"What's going on? Why are the Shen family and Tang family in a standoff? Judging from the situation, it looks like they're going to fight to the death."

"The Shen and Tang families have a long-standing feud, and a decisive battle is bound to break out sooner or later. I've heard that Tang Xianhe's time is coming to an end, and perhaps the Shen family has their eye on this and wants to take advantage of his misfortune."

"You know nothing! I heard that Tang Binghu of Tangjiabao took on a disciple named Chen Mo, who is said to be the Golden Light Master. He stole the incense offerings from more than a dozen counties under the Shen family's jurisdiction, which is why the Shen family was so furious."

"I also heard that Shen Qianshui and Shen Song of the Shen family were killed by that Master Jin Guang. No wonder the Shen family is going to take action against Tangjiabao."

“I’ve heard of that Lord Jin Guang too. A few days ago, my father went to Dayu County to do business and even went to the Jin Guang Temple to worship Lord Jin Guang.”

"What kind of extraordinary abilities does this Master Jin Guang possess? He doesn't even put the Shen family in his eyes? He's going to bring disaster to Tangjiabao."

"I also think that this Master Jin Guang was too arrogant and didn't know how to hide his abilities. That's why... he got Tangjiabao killed."

"If a genius doesn't know how to hide his strength, he will ultimately harm himself and others. Alas. This Tang Family Fortress is probably doomed tonight. A century-old family, destroyed in an instant, is truly lamentable."

"..."

……

The Green Wolf Gang.

At the main gate, on the mountain path.

Chen Mo met his long-lost master. Although they hadn't been in contact for a long time, the hug still felt warm and familiar. There was no awkwardness at all.

Tang Binghu circled Chen Mo, beaming, "Not bad, you've gotten stronger, and your aura is even more fierce and violent, with an imposing presence. You're just a bit darker; you must have suffered a lot outside."

Chen Mo laughed and said, "It's perfectly normal for a man to suffer some hardships when he's away from home."

"Haha, you've become much more generous with your words. You truly are my good disciple." Tang Binghu patted Chen Mo's shoulder heavily and laughed heartily, "Today is a good day for our reunion. Come on, let's go back with your master and have a good drink. Tang Mei, go and get some side dishes. Make sure the food is good, don't let my disciple suffer."

Chen Mo then remembered that Tang Mei was standing next to him, so he also cupped his hands towards Tang Mei, saying, "Elder Tang Mei."

Tang Mei returned the greeting, "Young Master Mo, please don't be so polite, I can't accept it. For the past three months, the gang leader has come here every evening to look around, always hoping to see a familiar person return. I didn't expect that he would actually come today. I'll go and prepare a sumptuous feast right away."

Hearing Tang Mei's words, Chen Mo turned around and saw the new gray hair on Tang Bin's head, especially at the temples, which were completely white. He hadn't expected Tang Binghu to care about him so much.

Tang Binghu laughed and said, "Let's not talk about the past on such a good day. Let's go."

Chen Mo followed Tang Binghu back to the villa, and along the way he noticed that there were many more people in the gang. Most of them were core members of the Tang family who used to be in Tangjiabao, but had now moved here.

Seeing his master was happy, Chen Mo didn't ask any more questions and chatted with Tang Binghu at the other courtyard. Before long, Tang Mei prepared wine and dishes, and the three of them sat down to eat and drink, thoroughly enjoying themselves.

A short while later, a rough voice came from outside the door.

"I heard that Young Master Mo has returned?"

Tang Lei strode in, and upon seeing Chen Mo, he couldn't help but burst into laughter. "Chief, I've also come to ask for a drink. I wonder if I'm disturbing you?"

Tang Binghu laughed and said, "That's all you've got. Sit down."

Chen Mo toasted them both and inquired about the recent developments of the Green Wolf Gang. Tang Lei, being straightforward, gave a direct account of the situation. Everything was in order, with no surprises.

Chen Mo finally breathed a sigh of relief.

After three rounds of wine, five flavors of food.

Tang Lei then said, "Not long ago, Shen Zishan came to Tang Family Fortress demanding people, claiming that Young Master Mo was none other than Master Jin Guang. He said he killed Shen Qianshui and Shen Song. But the old fortress master refused to listen. Young Master Mo, tell your brother the truth, is this Master Jin Guang you?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Binghu and Tang Mei both looked at Chen Mo with curiosity.

Although they had previously deduced that Chen Mo was Chen Mo based on the portrait at Jin Guang Temple, it was still just a deduction. Now that the person himself had appeared, they wanted to hear what he had to say.

Chen Mo glanced around and saw the expectant looks in everyone's eyes, knowing there was no need to hide anything anymore.

"To be honest, Master and Elders, this Master Jin Guang is indeed me."

Tang Binghu was not angry at all; on the contrary, he was very excited: "So you're the one who recently cut off the Shen family's incense offerings in more than a dozen counties?"

Facing the increasingly expectant gazes of everyone, Chen Mo nodded: "I dare not hide it from Master, it is me."

Snapped.

Tang Binghu slammed his hand on the table, causing the dishes and wine to bounce. "Excellent! My disciple actually came up with such a brilliant plan. In one fell swoop, he cut off the Shen family's lineage in more than a dozen counties, thus shaking the foundation of the Shen family. But... how did Xiao Mo come up with such a brilliant plan?"

Chen Mo was speechless for a moment. "Master probably won't believe it, but I never thought about building a shrine to live on. It was all by chance..."

Chen Mo recounted the events of his journey through Dayu and Ningdu counties.

After hearing this, everyone sighed in sympathy.

Tang Lei exclaimed, "I never expected that Young Master Mo would have such a strange encounter. He only killed two county magistrates, yet someone took the initiative to set up a shrine for him and offer incense. It's really too bizarre."

"Hahaha." Tang Binghu laughed heartily, "My disciple is blessed with great fortune, so naturally we can't judge him by ordinary standards. But what about Shen Wudao's death? Surely you couldn't have killed him?"

With such a major incident occurring in Wucheng, Shen Wudao's body was brought back to the Shen family, and a mourning hall was set up. Naturally, this could not be kept secret from the Tang family's informants.

The reason why Tang Xianhe only found out today is because the Tang family knew that Tang Xianhe's time was coming to an end. If it weren't for the Tang family facing a life-or-death crisis, Tang Feifei would not have bothered Tang Xianhe.

Tang Lei and Tang Mei also looked at Chen Mo with great curiosity. Clearly, neither of them believed that Chen Mo could kill Shen Wudao, one of the Four Great Masters of Nanyang.

Chen Mo paused briefly, thinking of what to say.

Tang Lei couldn't wait to ask, "That Shen Wudao is a top-tier figure at the fourth level of the Blood Rank. He's not someone like Shen Qianshui, a mere novice at the Blood Rank, who can compare. Young Master Mo, tell me quickly, what methods did you use?"

Tang Binghu calmly replied, "With that ghost bone, it's understandable that Xiao Mo killed Shen Qianshui. But how did he manage to deal with Shen Wudao?"

Chen Mo spoke up, "To be honest, Master, I've broken through."

Tang Lei said, "Please explain in detail how you will break through."

Chen Mo said, "Three months ago, I was only at the True Fire level. I sensed the edge of the Blood Mist. In addition, the Ghost Bone in my body was also stirring, so I wanted to find a place to cultivate in seclusion. Unexpectedly, I broke through the Blood Mist level and killed Shen Qianshui with the power of the Ghost Bone. Later, I broke through again and killed Shen Wudao."

Tang Lei felt a chill run down his spine: "What do you mean by another breakthrough?"

Chen Mo said, "My ghostly power has broken through to the ninth level of cultivation. My aristocratic bloodline power has broken through to the second level of Blood Illumination. Moreover, I have also awakened the power of a zombie. That's how I killed Shen Wudao."

hiss!
Tang Mei and Tang Lei gasped.

Bloodshed twice!
He is only sixteen years old!

What is this concept?
You must understand, even with Tang Binghu's exceptional talent, he's only at the third level of Blood Illumination. And he's been stuck for quite some time. You... this is too exaggerated. And the power of ghosts... you've actually broken through to the ninth level of cultivation.

That's not all; they've also awakened the power of zombies.

How are we supposed to deal with this?

"Something's not right! Something's not right!"

Tang Binghu was the first to recover. "With your Blood Illumination Second Level, plus the cultivation of the Nine-Chosen Ghost and the power of the zombie, you do indeed have a chance to defeat Shen Wudao. But Shen Wudao can manifest Blood Tiger Lord from the outside. Once Blood Tiger Lord makes a move, you will have no chance of survival. Why is that?"

Chen Mo said, "I killed Shen Wudao instantly... He didn't have time."

hiss! !

This time, not only Tang Lei and Tang Mei, but even Tang Binghu gasped in shock, looking at his disciple as if he were a monster.

exaggerate!

too exaggerated! !
The atmosphere at the scene became tense for a moment, and everyone forgot about drinking and eating.

Dead silence!

After a long while, Tang Binghu picked up his wine glass, took a sip, and muttered, "Is the power of zombies really that terrifying? What level of power has Xiao Mo's zombie power reached?"

Seeing their continued shock, Chen Mo felt there was no need to continue telling the truth, lest he frighten them, and said, "Nine patterns."

puff!
Tang Binghu spat out the wine he had just drunk.

Nine patterns...

Tang Lei and Tang Mei's cheek muscles were trembling.

They'd never seen a nine-striped zombie before...

"That makes sense, that makes sense! My disciple is truly a prodigy." Tang Binghu exclaimed repeatedly as he finished his wine.

"I am ashamed, I am ashamed... I have taken in such a good disciple, but I have not yet fulfilled my duty as a master. I have not even had time to teach you anything, and you have already surpassed me. I, as your master... am truly unworthy."

Tang Lei: "..."

Tang Mei: "..."

Chen Mo was also surprised by Tang Binghu's words, and felt relieved. He said, "Master, please don't think like that. Back then, I was chased all the way by the Red Lantern Lady. I fled from Honghe County to Nanyang Prefecture, with no relatives or friends and no place to stand. I was in constant fear. It was because you didn't mind that I caused trouble and took me as your disciple that you gave me a place to stay and a stage to grow. A helping hand in times of need is far more valuable than embellishment. I will always remember this and am deeply grateful."

Chen Mo was telling the truth.

Without Tang Binghu's protection, he would still be being hunted down by the Red Lantern Lady.

Without the aristocratic bloodline given to him by Tang Ziyu, Chen Mo would still be an ordinary person.

Tang Binghu nodded, increasingly satisfied with his disciple. "I've truly taken on a good disciple. Ultimately, your master's abilities are limited, and I can't help you much. Xiao Mo's future stage shouldn't be confined to Tang Family Fort. You can go and see a bigger stage, and your world will be different from mine."

Chen Mo did not deny these words, but said, "Master, you are being too polite. Today is a joyous occasion for our reunion, so let's not talk about these things. Here, let me toast you, Master."

"Alright, today is a joyous occasion, let's not dwell on the past. Come on, let's drink."

They drank for almost half an hour before Tang Lei and Tang Mei reluctantly left. Not long after, Tang Ziyu, Old Tang, Tang Tongshan, and Lu Chengzhuang rushed over.

"Young Master Mo!" "We've long heard of Young Master Mo's return; it's truly a blessing."

Chen Mo couldn't help but go over and greet everyone one by one. After exchanging pleasantries, he couldn't resist everyone's concern and curiosity, so he repeated what he had just said.

Upon hearing that Chen Mo was none other than Master Jin Guang, who had killed Shen Wudao and severed the Shen family's ties in over a dozen counties, the four were utterly shocked. Their gazes towards Chen Mo changed, now filled with awe.

Old Master Tang sighed, "I saw long ago that Young Master Mo was no ordinary person, but I never expected him to be so extraordinary. Extraordinary, too extraordinary."

Tang Tongshan was so excited that he was incoherent, "Good, good, good!"

Tang Ziyu, however, maintained her fluent speech and smiled, "Congratulations, Young Master Mo. Your stage is no longer in Honghe County. It was a waste for you to stay in Honghe County all this time."

Chen Mo smiled and said, "Miss Ziyu, you are too kind. I should thank you for your high regard in the past."

Lu Chengzhuang was too frightened to speak. He vaguely remembered the boy who had entered the incense hall and crippled He Miao, the then Right Incense Master, with a single punch.

In less than a year, he has grown into a figure who can easily defeat the four most powerful figures in Nanyang.

The immense transformation that occurred was like a shot of strong liquor, assaulting Lu Chengzhuang's mind.

After exchanging pleasantries, Chen Mo said, "I'll invite the four of you for drinks another day. I have some matters to discuss with my master today, so please excuse me."

"Young Master Mo, you are too kind. Please do as you wish."

After saying goodbye to the four, Chen Mo went to the study and saw Tang Binghu standing in front of his master's portrait, offering incense to his master, Sun Luhai.

“Master, your disciple has not disgraced our sect. I have found you a genius who far surpasses me.”

After lighting three incense sticks, Tang Binghu kowtowed and bowed deeply.

A moment later, Tang Binghu stood up and said to Chen Mo, "Xiao Mo, come, offer three sticks of incense to your master. Consider it a way of paying respects to the sect."

"Yes."

Chen Mo respectfully stepped forward, lit three incense sticks, inserted them into the incense burner, and then kowtowed.

Even though Chen Mo has now achieved great success in his cultivation, he still has great respect for his grandmaster.

My master was a human who, by observing battles between demons and monsters and combining the power of his family's bloodline, created the Dragon Elephant Technique, a top-tier external martial art. Ultimately, he used this technique to break through to the Transcendent Realm.

From any perspective, this master was an extraordinary and unparalleled figure.

Moreover, Chen Mo's rapid and vigorous progress was largely due to the establishment of the Dragon Elephant Technique. This greatly strengthened his physical body, allowing him to better accommodate and control the terrifying physique of the Corpse Demon.

After offering incense, Chen Mo stood up.

Tang Binghu was very satisfied with Chen Mo's attitude. "Not arrogant or impatient, very good. This is the temperament a martial artist should have. Countless young geniuses have become arrogant and complacent because they have achieved good results at a young age, resulting in a lack of stamina. Although Xiao Mo is young, his temperament is steady. He will definitely go further in the future. Tell me in front of your grandmaster, what level have you reached in your Dragon Elephant Skill?"

Chen Mo hesitated for a moment.

Tonight has already brought too many shocks to everyone...

This made Chen Mo a little embarrassed.

Tang Binghu said seriously, "It is extremely difficult for human martial artists to break through the shackles of internal martial arts and reach the Transcendent Realm. In the entire Nanyang Prefecture, apart from the Demon Suppression Division, there is no other technique that can lead to this level. This Dragon Elephant Technique is unique. If Xiao Mo wants to reach this level in the future, he cannot neglect the Dragon Elephant Technique..."

“Master, my Dragon Elephant Skill has reached the first level of Coiling Dragon Strength.”

Hey!
Tang Binghu felt as if his heart had been struck by a hammer, and he was completely stunned. His eyes were wide open, and it took him a long, long time to recover.

"Hahaha, good, good. I was being too conservative just now. I was worried that Xiao Mo would rely too much on the power of ghosts and zombies and forget his true self. I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it... Your Dragon Elephant Skill has already surpassed mine. I was overthinking it."

As he spoke, Tang Binghu would occasionally let out a "haha" sound, acting completely erratically and appearing somewhat mentally unstable.

Chen Mo asked worriedly, "Master, are you alright?"

"It's nothing, it's nothing, I'm just happy. I've never been this happy before. You wouldn't understand."

"..."

After a long while, Tang Binghu finally returned to normal. As if he had made a decision, he said seriously, "It's good that you're back. Go back and pack your things, see if there are any unfulfilled wishes. Also, discuss it with your family. In a few days, you take your family and we'll leave Nanyang Prefecture and head north to Nanzhou."

Chen Mo was taken aback. "Master, why is that?"

Tang Binghu said, "Shen Zishan brought people to my door last time, demanding that I hand you over. Now that Shen Wudao is dead, I'm afraid Shen Zishan has gone completely mad. He will make a move against my Tang Family Fortress ahead of time. Our Tang Family Fortress is no match for the Shen family. In order to survive, we have no choice but to abandon the century-old foundation of Nanyang Prefecture, which has been built by four generations."

Chen Mo knew that Tangjiabao had been suffocated by the Shen family over the years, but he never expected that his master would make such a desperate move to save his life.

But upon closer reflection, it seems quite reasonable.

If you can't beat them, then you can only run away.

Back in Honghe County... wasn't it the same for me?

But it's different.

Tangjiabao is the blood and foundation of four generations of the Tang family.

"Master, this is the blood and sweat of four generations of the Tang family. To abandon it like this would be too regrettable. But have I implicated you, Master?"

Tang Binghu sighed deeply, his eyes reddening slightly. "Xiao Mo, don't say such things. Even without you, with Father's passing approaching, the Shen family would have made their move sooner or later. It's all destined. It's truly because we, the younger generation of the Tang family, are so disappointing. Over the years, the foundation of Tang Family Fort has been entirely supported by Father. As his son, I feel extremely guilty and remorseful whenever I think about this. I've enjoyed the benefits and resources of the family since I was young, but when it was my turn to contribute, I couldn't. Although I'm not happy about it, I know... Tang Family Fort cannot be ruined in my hands."

After saying that, Tang Binghu forced a smile, "Fortunately, I have gained such a good disciple as Xiao Mo. This time, after leaving the Tang family, we will head north to Nanzhou to seek our master's protection. Once we arrive in Nanzhou, we will find a way to survive."

Chen Mo wanted to persuade him further, "But Shen Wudao is already dead..."

“The Shen family still has Shen Zishan and Master Xuehu. If Father passes away, we won’t be able to protect this legacy. Xiao Mo is outstanding, but still young, and we can’t afford to make any mistakes. When we get to Nanzhou, I’ll introduce you to my master. If you can receive personal guidance from him, Xiao Mo’s future will definitely be different. Don’t risk your life for a family business.” Tang Binghu decisively stopped him. “You’ve had a long journey and must be tired. Go and rest early. Go see your family more often.”

Just then, Tang Feifei rushed in.

"Seventh brother, something terrible has happened."

Upon entering the room, Tang Feifei was startled to see Chen Mo. However, Tang Feifei was in a bad mood and anxious, so she didn't say much. After exchanging a few pleasantries, she handed a letter to Tang Binghu.

"Just now, Shen Yu led the Shen family members to Tangjiabao, demanding that we hand over Chen Mo, this Master Jinguang. Otherwise, they would wipe out our Tang family. Father let Seventh Brother read the letter before making a decision."

brush.

Tang Binghu took the envelope, opened it, and his face darkened. He remained silent for a long time.

Tang Feifei asked anxiously, "Seventh Brother, Tang Family Fortress is in grave danger right now. What should we do?"

Tang Binghu didn't say anything, but instead gripped the letter tightly, making a "crunching" sound as it was crumpled.

Tang Feifei became even more anxious, "Say something! Everyone's waiting for you to make a decision."

"what!!!"

Tang Binghu suddenly let out a long cry, his eyes wide with fury, his body trembling. "Father told us to take this opportunity to abandon the Green Wolf Gang overnight and head north to Nanzhou immediately. Father is staying behind alone to resist the Shen family's butcher's knife and buy us time to leave the prefectural city."

Tang Feifei was shocked. "What? Father is risking his life to protect the bloodline of Tang Family Fortress! Seventh Brother, you are the Fortress Master, what is your opinion?"

pat.

Tang Binghu slumped to the ground, his body trembling violently, his eyes bloodshot, and hot tears streaming down his face.

He had already made plans to abandon his family and business and head north to the south.

But his plan included his father.

But now... the Shen family has already started to make their move. Father must stay and stop them.

On one side are the offspring, bloodlines, descendants, and lineage of countless core members of Tangjiabao. On the other side is the father.

"Father, I'm in a real dilemma!!"

"Since ancient times, loyalty and filial piety have been a dilemma. Without my father, where would the foundation of Tangjiabao come from? Where would I, Tang Binghu, be? Now, you want to abandon your father. How can your son choose?"

Tang Feifei was already in tears. "No matter what, we can't abandon Father. Seventh Brother, just say the word, and we'll take everyone from the Green Wolf Gang back to the city and fight the Shen family. I'll go and get everyone from the Green Wolf Gang right now."

After saying that, Tang Feifei hurriedly walked out.

"Come back here!!"

Tang Binghu suddenly roared. Tang Feifei was startled and had to stop, turning around to say, "Seventh Brother, you..."

Tang Binghu clenched his fists, slowly stood up, two streams of tears falling down his face, but his gaze was resolute. "My father's command cannot be disobeyed! Leading the entire Green Wolf Gang to fight is nothing more than sending ourselves to our deaths. Father has shown great courage and made great sacrifices for the Tang family. How can I, as his son, not fulfill his wish? I, Tang Binghu, will be the unfilial son! Issue the order: all Tang family members, elders, and core members, immediately set off, leave the city through the east gate tonight, and head north to Nanzhou!!"

Tang Feifei cried her heart out: "Seventh brother, what about Father? What about Father? Have you forgotten how Father treated us when we were little? Now that Father is in trouble, are you just going to abandon him like this?"

"Ahhh!"

Tang Binghu cried out in grief, kneeling at the gate, clenching his fists, and trembling as he spoke, "My father's command cannot be disobeyed. Unfilial son, unfilial son... Ah! Do not hesitate, for every moment of delay now is a moment of blood shed in vain. Go and deliver the order immediately."

Humph.

Tang Feifei snorted coldly, seemingly very disappointed in Tang Binghu: "You are the fortress lord, you have your responsibilities, I can understand that for now. But I am not the fortress lord, I have my own decisions. I can't bear to leave my father. I want to go back and fight alongside him. You take your Green Wolf Gang and head north."

After leaving those words behind, Tang Feifei ran off without looking back.

"Come back, come back to me!"

"Come back here!"

Tang Binghu shouted until his voice was hoarse, but he couldn't call Tang Feifei back. He could only watch Tang Feifei leave.

Tang Binghu roared again, then summoned Tang Lei to relay the order. Only then did he stagger to his feet, slumping towards the bedroom, muttering to himself in a daze.

"Unfilial son, unfilial son..."

Chen Mo looked at that lonely figure and felt a pang of heartache and pity, so he went closer and said, "Master..."

Before Chen Mo could speak, Tang Binghu interrupted, "Quickly take your family and meet us at the East Gate. Don't waste time. Go now..."

"Master!"

Chen Mo stepped forward and suddenly grabbed Tang Binghu's arm.

Even though Tang Binghu was utterly despondent at the moment, he still gave Chen Mo a chance to speak, "Xiao Mo, is there anything else you want to say? Speak up quickly, and go make arrangements for your family."

Chen Mo said solemnly, "The old lord made such a resolute sacrifice for the Tang family, and Master has taken such a responsibility for the Tang family as well. I can no longer hide anything. If Master is willing to help me, I can deal with the Shen family."

Eh.

Tang Binghu sighed, speechless: "I know Xiao Mo is capable and has made great progress, but the Blood Tiger Master of the Shen family is not easy to deal with. Don't act impulsively..."

As he was speaking, Tang Binghu couldn't continue.

Where is Chen Mo?

How did it disappear in front of me?

The next moment, Chen Mo transformed into a black shadow, appearing in the light and shadow at the bedroom door, and then reappeared as a person.

Even though Tang Binghu's mind was still foggy, he understood.

The shadowy ghost path!
This is a shadowy ghost comparable to Lord Black God and Lord Blood Tiger!!!

OMG! !
A master at the Transcendent Realm.

"You, your ghostly power... has reached the level of a shadow ghost?"

Chen Mo had previously mentioned the power of ghosts, not that he himself was a ghost, to avoid frightening anyone. It was quite common for scions of noble families to use the power of ghosts and to use it to increase their cultivation.

Chen Mo said, "Yes. I might not be able to defeat the Blood Tiger Lord by myself, but if we can join forces with the Black God Lord of our Tang family, two against one... the Blood Tiger Lord's chances of winning should not be great."

Tang Binghu was stunned for a long time before he came to his senses. He grabbed Chen Mo's hand and rushed into the bedroom.

The next moment, Tang Binghu took out a brocade box from under the pillow by the bedside and handed it to Chen Mo: "This is our Tang family's Four Soul Jade. To communicate with Lord Black God, you must wear the Four Soul Jade. You are faster than me, so immediately take the Four Soul Jade to Tang Family Fortress to communicate with Lord Black God. If you can save my father, I will be grateful for your great kindness. If you fail, you must protect yourself."

Furthermore, to make things easier for you, I will issue an order after you leave, appointing you as the young master of Tang Family Fortress. Once you arrive at Tang Family Fortress, you will command everyone as the young master. Oh, and by the way…”

Tang Binghu slapped his forehead, as if he remembered something, and immediately took out one of his tokens and handed it to Chen Mo, "This is the token of the Tang Family Fortress Master. You can use it first and then decide what to do."

Chen Mo took the brocade box and the token and hurriedly went out.

Just as they reached the door, Tang Binghu called out to Chen Mo, "Xiao Mo, remember, if you see Shen Yu, kill her instantly if you can. Do not let them use their Outer Illumination Divine Power. If she uses the Blood Tiger Lord's Outer Illumination, don't hold back either; use our Tang family's Black God Lord's Outer Illumination. Two against one, you have a high chance of winning. If you are outmatched, prioritize your own safety. The Shadow Ghost can conceal its aura, so the Blood Tiger Lord cannot find you."

"I see."

Chen Mo left a message and then hurriedly departed.

call!
Tang Binghu watched Chen Mo's departing figure and let out a long sigh: "Xiao Mo is really too abnormal. I'm such a useless master, I haven't even been able to do anything to help him, and instead I need my disciple to protect me... Xiao Mo is not old, but he acts very steadily. If he can't save my father, I absolutely cannot let anything happen to him."

At this critical moment, Tang Binghu did not hesitate. Instead, he immediately rushed to the training ground outside, looked at the countless disciples, and loudly announced, "Today I am announcing something. From this moment on, my disciple Chen Mo is the young leader of Tang Family Fortress and the deputy leader of the Green Wolf Gang. Everyone who is going north should continue north. Tang Lei, you will take the lead in this matter. Make sure you get your men out of the city first, and then wait for my message before deciding whether to stay or leave."

Tang Binghu naturally understood the principle of not putting all his eggs in one basket. After giving the instructions, he led a horse, mounted it, and galloped away, quickly disappearing into the vast night.

……

Meanwhile, Chen Mo transformed into a black shadow, merging into the darkness, and his travel speed was practically off the charts.

There's a feeling that wherever there's darkness, there I am.

They left Feilai Mountain, where the Green Wolf Gang was located, in no time and headed straight for the prefectural city.

He tightened the mirror on his back and looked at the brocade box in his hand.

"I never expected that Master would give me the Four Souls Jade of Tang Family Fortress. Master is truly sincere towards me. Now that my father is in trouble, it is only right that I help him out."

As for the risks, Chen Mo felt there were none.

No matter how powerful Lord Blood Tiger is, can he be more powerful than Su Yuqing?

Then, out of the blue, they'll smash the mirror onto Lord Blood Tiger, leaving him and the Ghost Bride to live together...

Moreover, after entering the Shadow Ghost realm, Chen Mo also wanted to see what level the other Shadow Ghosts in this world were at. A fighting spirit burned within him.

Most importantly, he needed to take over the Shen family's lineage legitimately. Even without the conflict between the Shen and Tang families, he had to take action against the Shen family.

In this world rife with evil spirits, incense is extremely precious, an indispensable resource for survival.

If I live, your Shen family cannot live.

The matter was urgent, and Chen Mo didn't even have time to look through the Four Souls Jade in the brocade box. He quickly packed up the brocade box and the spirit tablet and rushed into the city.

……

At the entrance of Tangjiabao.

The Shen family members and the Tang family disciples faced off against each other.

As three hours passed, more and more members of the Shen family arrived, exceeding one hundred. Meanwhile, only a dozen or so members remained at the entrance of the Tang family stronghold, most of whom were not core members and possessed low cultivation levels.

There was a huge difference in the momentum between the two sides, with almost one-sided suppression.

Without him.

This was because the core members of the Tang Family Fort had long been transferred by Tang Xianhe to the Green Wolf Gang, preparing to flee.

Click.

Shen Yu glanced at the full moon overhead, then abruptly stood up. "Tang Xianhe, time's up. What about your explanation?"

Clang!

Behind him, more than a hundred members of the Shen family drew their swords, each one looking fierce and menacing, glaring angrily at Tang Xianhe.

"Hahaha."

Tang Xianhe stood up at this moment, "What explanation do you need? I am the one who will give an explanation."

"Then your Tang family... may all die!" Shen Yu didn't mince words, biting his finger and forming hand seals. "I know I'm no match for you, but so what? Today, it's Lord Blood Tiger who's going to wipe out your Tang family."

Tang Xianhe took a step forward and quickly approached Shen Yu, saying, "Then let this old man experience the Shen family's extraordinary abilities."

Just then, a voice came from afar.

"Old Master, please wait. You have already made a move and your energy has not yet recovered. Why should the old master personally take action against such a junior from the Shen family today?"

brush!
Everyone turned to look, and saw a man with a buzz cut approaching.

Shen Yu also stopped what she was doing, overjoyed: "Chen Mo, I thought you were going to be a coward. I didn't expect you to actually come out. Then pay for my husband's life."

Chen Mo glanced at Shen Yu and said coldly, "So you are Shen Yu. Perfect, today I will grant you the blessing of your marriage and let you live happily ever after in the afterlife."

(End of this chapter)