Chapter 20

On this day, the Chen family residence was bustling with activity.

Powerful auras emanated in all directions, drawing the attention of countless forces in secret.

What was surprising, however, was that the Chen family's main gate was wide open, and a middle-aged man who looked like a butler welcomed everyone into the Chen residence with neither humility nor arrogance.

Then, with a loud bang, the main gate was closed!

The numerous powerful figures outside were all shocked.

What was the Chen family up to?

Could they be planning to lock the door and beat the dogs?

But that was simply impossible!

The hundred or so powerful figures who entered the Chen family residence were full of disdain.

What did it matter if the door was closed?

They were the most powerful people in the Great Zhou Kingdom, and dealing with a small Chen family was nothing to them.

Especially since there were over a dozen Half-Emperor Realm experts among them!

They slowly walked into the Chen family residence.

Along the way, the Chen family's disciples held sharp knives, their expressions cold and stern.

This made the visitors extremely surprised.

After all, with so many powerful figures coming, the Chen family's disciples showed no fear at all, instead, they were brimming with fighting spirit, each one like a fierce tiger ready to pounce.

Seeing the Chen family's appearance, the visitors couldn't help but admire and envy them.

...

In the main hall of the Chen family.

The head of the Chen family sat in the main seat, with the other nine elders on either side.

Each of them was calm and composed, as if they didn't take the hundred or so Heavenly King Realm experts seriously at all.

Outside the main hall, thousands of Chen family guards and disciples stood solemnly, ready for battle.

"Hehe, what brings all of you to my Chen family?" Chen Xuantong asked, holding a cup of tea and taking a sip, smiling.

"Head of the Chen family is a smart man, you should know why we are here. Hand over Chen Chang'an!"

The old man leading the group was Liu Gu, the Supreme Elder of the Liu Yun Sect, one of the four major sects of the Great Zhou Kingdom, a Half-Emperor Realm expert!

Standing next to him was the head of the Liu family, Liu Mingzheng!

Also present were the heads of the Liu, Wang, and Wu families, each with anger and resentment in their eyes, staring intently at Chen Xuantong.

"Oh? You come with such a fierce momentum, just to find my family's young master? Hehe, what's this all about?"

Chen Xuantong pretended to be confused.

"Humph, Chen Xuantong, don't play dumb!"

At this moment, Liu Mingzheng stepped forward, angrily saying, "He killed my daughter, who was also a mentor at the academy. Let him come out, and he will pay with his life!"

"That's right, hand over Chen Chang'an!"

The heads of the Liu, Wang, and Wu families also roared in anger.

Chen Xuantong's eyes narrowed slightly, looking at the others, "Hehe, what about you? Why are you here?"

"Head of the Chen family, didn't Chen Chang'an enter the Demon Burial Abyss?"

At this moment, an old man with white hair slowly spoke. He was Wu Bufan, the Supreme Elder of the Wu Ji Sect!

Wu Bufan stared at Chen Xuantong, his aura intimidating, "It is well known that most people who enter there die. Since Chen Chang'an managed to come out, there must be a significant issue!"

"That's right!"

Several other experts chimed in, "When Chen Chang'an came out, he had no cultivation, but after just a few days, his strength returned, suppressing his peers and even overwhelming the mentors. We suspect..."

At this point, the old man's gaze became extremely sharp, "He has become a demon!"

Demon!

The moment these two words were spoken, the scene erupted!

A demon is someone who has lost their reason, becoming a madman who only knows how to kill, with cruel methods and greatly increased combat power!

"That's right, Chen Chang'an has definitely become a demon. Otherwise, his methods wouldn't be so cruel, killing my family's young master!"

The head of the Liu family said angrily, "Chen Xuantong, please hand over Chen Chang'an so that we can all suppress him together!

This is not just a personal matter, but it concerns the safety of millions of lives in the entire Eastern Continent!"

Chen Xuantong's eyes narrowed, looking at the heads of the Liu, Liu, and Wu families, and sneered, "My Chang'an killed Liu Rumei and the other three mentors... it was a life-and-death battle!

As for killing the young masters of the Liu, Wang, and Wu families, it was because they initiated the killing intent first!

My Chang'an was defending himself. How does this relate to the word 'demon'?

As for my Chang'an's formidable strength, it's because he is of the Chen family, and the people of the Chen family are naturally gifted!

Just because you are weak, can you blame others for being strong?

If someone is stronger than you, you call them a demon?"

Everyone was stunned; they didn't expect Chen Xuantong to say this.

"Humph!"

At this moment, Liu Gu coldly snorted, "Head of the Chen family, this matter concerns a demon, which is very serious!

You should let Chen Chang'an come out, and we can determine the truth by searching his soul!"

Soul search!

Hearing these two words, the Chen family elders' eyes flashed with cold light.

For the person being soul-searched, it's not just a matter of soul damage; they might even become a fool!

More importantly, it's an insult!

Chen Jiu, one of the Chen family elders, suddenly became furious. He stood up and pointed at Liu Gu, cursing, "You damn liar, try soul-searching me!"

"Spoken well, if you dare to soul-search my Chang'an, you must be tired of living!"

Rumble!!

Chen Qi, though a woman, was also filled with killing intent. She stomped her foot, causing the entire main hall to shake.

Among the Chen family elders, the seventh and ninth uncles had the most explosive tempers.

Everyone was shocked.

They didn't expect the Chen family elders to react so strongly.

In their view, even if the nine elders were all at the Half-Emperor Realm, they had over a dozen of them, so they weren't afraid!

And there were still over a hundred Heavenly King Realm experts. Could the Chen family really be afraid?

"Hehe..."

Faced with the anger of Chen Jiu and Chen Qi, Liu Gu was not afraid. He coldly laughed and said:

"Head of the Chen family, I am proficient in soul-searching techniques and can guarantee that Chen Chang'an's soul will not be damaged during the process!

If Chen Chang'an is really not a demon, then the grudges between him and the Liu, Wu, and Wang families can be settled, and we will apologize to the Chen family!"

After his words, Wu Bufan also spoke calmly, "Brother Liu is right, Head of the Chen family. After all, this matter was initiated by your young master. Why not make a big issue small and a small issue nothing?"

"Hey, are you giving us face, my Chen family?

Letting you in is already a great favor!

Each of you thinks we, the Chen family, are afraid of you?"

Chen Qi pointed at everyone, scolding them.

Chen Jiu was about to curse, but Chen Xuantong stopped him. He stood up, hands behind his back.

Looking at the family disciples outside the main hall, who were filled with killing intent, he said in a loud voice:

"Listen, Chen family disciples, they want to soul-search your young master. Do you agree?"

"No!"

Thousands of people shouted in unison, their momentum shocking the heavens.

"Then, are you willing to fight?"

"Fight!"

"Fight, fight!"

"Fight, fight, fight!"

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