Published: February 24, 2025
Chapter 8: Iron-Blooded Deterrence
Upon hearing the words "Huangfu Sacred Sect," Feng Jingru's body trembled violently, and the long sword she raised never fell towards Liu Boyi!
This was because the Huangfu Sacred Sect was one of the nine ancient sects of the Heavenly Punishment Continent, a place that countless cultivators longed to enter, even at the cost of their lives.
She could never have imagined that Liu Rulong, who had been missing for ten years, had surprisingly transformed into a disciple of the Sacred Sect!
“Mother, whether it’s true or not, he must die!” Tan Yun spoke decisively.
“Tan Yun, I beg you not to kill me,” Liu Boyi pleaded as he lay on the ground. “As long as you let me go, I will never seek revenge on the Tan Family again. If you don’t believe me, I can swear... I can swear!”
At that moment, Tan Changchun came out with the support of a guard, his brow furrowed. “Grandson, since he can swear, why not spare his life? Liu Rulong is already a disciple of the Huangfu Sacred Sect; we, the Tan Family, cannot afford to offend them.”
“Thank you, Old Master Tan, for your mercy,” Liu Boyi said, as if he had returned from hell to heaven, his gaze filled with gratitude. “I will swear right now.”
However, Tan Yun's next words instantly cast him into an ice cave!
“Grandfather, even if Liu Rulong has joined the Huangfu Sacred Sect, Liu Boyi still must die!” Tan Yun recalled the massacre of the Tan Family’s 308 members before his rebirth and said firmly, swinging his sword to sever Liu Boyi's head!
There was no hesitation, no scruples!
Looking at Liu Boyi's unblinking corpse, Tan Changchun, Tan Feng, and Feng Jingru felt a wave of panic wash over them. The fact that Liu Rulong was a disciple of the Huangfu Sacred Sect weighed heavily on their hearts like a boulder.
“Heavens… Young Master Tan really killed the Head of the Liu Family!”
“The Tan Family is in danger now; once Young Master Liu returns, he will definitely take revenge!”
“……”
The townsfolk's faces changed dramatically, and they whispered among themselves with various expressions.
“Grandfather, father, mother, don’t worry. With me here, Liu Rulong will never be able to touch the Tan Family!” Tan Yun spoke with arrogance.
“Good grandson, I believe in you,” Tan Changchun said as the two hundred guards of the Tan Family escorted the five hundred surrendered guards from the Situ Family and Liu Family out of the Tan Residence.
At the same time, they threw Liu Ruyan, who had been nailed to the door, at Tan Yun's feet.
Liu Ruyan was on the verge of death, blood flowing from her chest. She raised her head, her gaze venomous as she glared at Tan Yun, stammering, “You killed my Jian Nan, you killed my father! I tell you, when my elder brother returns… he will definitely annihilate your Tan Family…”
Tan Yun smirked wickedly, “You vile woman, let me tell you, it won’t be long before your elder brother dies too!”
“Pfft!”
Tan Yun swung his sword, severing Liu Ruyan's jade neck!
“Please, Young Master Tan, spare my life… spare my life!”
“We are also helpless… please let us go…”
The guards from the Liu Family and the Situ Family knelt before Tan Yun, continuously bowing like garlic being crushed.
At that moment, a crowd of over a thousand townsfolk surged forward. Among them were elderly men and small children.
They were all the families of the five hundred guards. Wives, children, and the elderly had all come.
The crowd sobbed, kneeling behind Tan Yun, pleading, “Young Master Tan, please spare my son! We will never forget your great kindness…”
“Please, Young Master Tan, spare my husband…”
“Brother Tan Yun, please let my father go… wuwu…”
Endless cries rang in his ears, and Tan Yun's clenched fist slowly relaxed, the murderous intent on his face gradually fading.
After a moment of silence, Tan Yun coldly glanced at the five hundred guards and said, “You remember, the only reason I didn’t kill you is because of your families! If you dare to offend the Tan Family again in the future, I will show no mercy!”