Chapter 11

Chapter 9: Strict Order to Keep Silent

"Lin Bo, what happened?" Xia Yuxuan asked calmly.

The butler, Lin, said anxiously, "The Second Master has sent people again. This time, the leader is Tuoba Zhan, who is said to be a Four-Star Innate Martial God."

"Tuoba Zhan, his talent is no less than your father's. He has been traveling outside for years. I didn't expect Tuoba Wei to bring him back." Xia Yuxuan's face turned pale.

At the level of Innate Martial God, the difference between each star is very significant.

For ordinary cultivators, it takes a long time to advance one star. Even for those with exceptional talent, it takes several years, and for those with average talent, it might take decades to make any progress.

Tuoba Ye could cultivate so quickly thanks to the Spirit Attraction Talisman and the Dao of Divine Talismans, as well as his high mental cultivation from his previous life, which eliminated any bottlenecks.

"Mother, don't worry too much. Let's go and see what's happening first," Tuoba Ye said calmly.

He called the Eight Dragon Guards and Zhan Meng, and set off with the Rabbit Lord in his arms.

After a month of cultivation, Zhan Meng and the Eight Dragon Guards had undergone a complete transformation, full of vigor and spirit.

Originally, the Eight Dragon Guards were elite warriors, but they were defeated and captured, becoming slaves.

Now, with their cultivation greatly increased and Tuoba Ye treating them well, they were naturally very motivated.

When they reached the gate, the Eight Dragon Guards led the way, forming a line on both sides of the gate.

Zhan Meng and the butler, Lin, followed, while Xia Yuxuan and Tuoba Ye walked behind.

When the guests of Tuoba Wei saw the Eight Dragon Guards, they all showed signs of shock.

A month ago, only Xia Yuxuan and Tuoba Ye lived in the main house, just a woman and a child.

In just one month, eight powerful guards had appeared, and their aura alone was enough to show their extraordinary strength.

When Zhan Meng came out, he looked like a fierce beast ready to pounce, scaring the guests of Tuoba Wei so much that they dared not even breathe loudly.

Seeing the Eight Dragon Guards, Tuoba Zhan remained calm, but when he saw Zhan Meng, he exclaimed, "Hmm! Such a young Innate Martial God!"

However, he still couldn't see that Tuoba Ye was also at the Innate Martial God level.

"Tuoba Zhan, are you also here to bully us, a widow and her child?" Xia Yuxuan said coldly.

Tuoba Zhan looked a bit embarrassed, "Sister-in-law, I am just following orders. I have no choice. As long as you move out of the main house, I promise I won't harm you."

"Tuoba Zhan, we won't move. If after three years, Jiege doesn't become the head of the family, we will move out," Xia Yuxuan said.

Tuoba Zhan shook his head, "Sister-in-law, this makes it impossible for me to complete my mission. This won't do."

Xia Yuxuan said, "Since that's the case, give us a solution. How can we stay in the main house and not be disturbed?"

"There is a solution. If any of you can defeat me, I guarantee that for the next three years, no one will bother you," Tuoba Zhan made a promise.

"Third Young Master, no!" the butler exclaimed.

Tuoba Zhan said coldly, "When did it become your turn to tell me what to do?"

"Third Young Master, I dare not, but how will the Second Master explain this?"

"You don't need to worry. I will explain to Father myself," Tuoba Zhan said impatiently.

Xia Yuxuan said, "Tuoba Zhan, it's not that I don't trust you, but you should get the Second Uncle and Third Uncle's approval. Otherwise, the competition will be meaningless."

Tuoba Zhan said angrily, "It seems my words are useless. I won't deal with this anymore."

"Third Young Master, I will go and ask the Second Master and Third Master. Please wait, please wait," the butler quickly left.

Tuoba Ye watched coldly, understanding everything.

As long as Tuoba Wei and the others agreed, the internal conflict could be temporarily resolved. Only with internal stability could the Tuoba family avoid being eroded by the other four major families.

Securing three years would ensure Tuoba Jie's success.

Soon, the butler ran back.

"Third Young Master, the Second Master and Third Master have agreed. They have given you free rein."

Tuoba Zhan said, "Good, let's start now. If any of the strong people here can defeat me, I guarantee that no one will bother you for three years."

"Tuoba Zhan, I believe you won't go back on your word," Xia Yuxuan said solemnly.

Tuoba Zhan was straightforward and valued righteousness, not interested in fame or profit. This was well-known in the Warring States.

He would never go back on his word, always keeping his promises.

"Madam, Young Master, I will be the first to challenge," Long Yi stepped forward.

Tuoba Ye stepped forward, knowing he couldn't remain low-profile today.

"Long Yi, you are not a match. Zhan Meng, you go," Tuoba Ye knew Zhan Meng was also not a match, but he wanted to use this as a test for Zhan Meng.

Tuoba Zhan, seeing Tuoba Ye's calm command, couldn't help but look at him a few more times.

"Are you Xiaoye? If I remember correctly, you just turned three, right?"

"I am Tuoba Ye, thank you for your concern, Uncle," Tuoba Ye said politely.

"Good boy, at such a young age, you have such composure. You are much better than your father," Tuoba Zhan said with a smile.

"Thank you for your praise, Uncle. Zhan Meng is my friend, I hope you will go easy on him," Tuoba Ye said.

Zhan Meng, hearing Tuoba Ye call him a friend, was moved to tears.

Tuoba Zhan looked at Zhan Meng, his eyes narrowing, "A young warrior of the Zhan Clan, not bad!"

The Zhan Clan was one of the top clans in the Southern Wasteland, known for their combat prowess and strength, causing much trouble in the Warring States.

However, to cultivate to the level of a One-Star Innate Martial God at such a young age was unprecedented in the Zhan Clan.

Without the help of the Spirit Attraction Talisman and Tuoba Ye's guidance, Zhan Meng would probably have to wait until he was ten to achieve this level.

Being able to become an Innate Martial God at ten was already considered a top genius in the Warring States and the Southern Wasteland.

"Master..." Zhan Meng's tears streamed down his face.

Tuoba Ye said, "Zhan Meng, prepare for battle, don't hold back."

"Yes, Master!" Zhan Meng quickly entered the state, setting up his stance, "Please!"

"Come on!" Tuoba Zhan did not make the first move, interested in a good fight with Zhan Meng.

It was rare to encounter such a talented young strong person, and he wanted to see what he could do.

"Roar!" Zhan Meng roared and launched his attack.

Though he was young, he had not learned much of the Zhan Clan's martial arts, only some basic techniques.

Despite their simplicity, when executed by Zhan Meng, they were powerful, like a tiger descending from the mountains or an eagle soaring through the sky.

"Simple moves, but good strength!" Tuoba Zhan, much stronger than Zhan Meng, fought back while commenting, not yet retaliating.

Zhan Meng, however, didn't hold back, each punch and move aimed to kill.

Unfortunately, his simple moves were laughably primitive to Tuoba Zhan, posing no threat.

"Zhan Meng, if you don't have more powerful moves, you won't be my match," Tuoba Zhan, feeling a sense of admiration for talent, was reluctant to use harsh moves.

"Imperial Lifting!" Zhan Meng suddenly used a move he learned from Tuoba Ye, grabbing Tuoba Zhan and lifting him up.

Tuoba Zhan, caught off guard, was unable to dodge the move, which was quite ingenious.

"Good move!" Tuoba Zhan praised, then used the Thousand-Pound Drop, pressing down hard.

Zhan Meng, though strong, was still far from Tuoba Zhan's level. Despite his best efforts, he was forced to bend over.

"Ah..." Zhan Meng roared, standing up again, like a god of war.

Tuoba Zhan, amazed, increased his strength.

"Boom!"

Zhan Meng could no longer hold on, kneeling down, unable to stand.

"You lost!" Tuoba Zhan said calmly.

"You won!" Zhan Meng admitted straightforwardly.

The warriors of the Zhan Clan were always straightforward and never cheated.

"Xiaoye, send someone else. I don't want to waste time here," Tuoba Zhan said.

"Uncle, you should rest a bit. I don't want others to say I won unfairly," Tuoba Ye smiled.

His smile was innocent, but his words were old and arrogant.

Tuoba Zhan was shocked, "Xiaoye, are you going to fight personally?"

He couldn't believe it. To him, Tuoba Ye was just a child who hadn't started cultivation.

With his pride, he wouldn't fight a child. Fighting Zhan Meng was already an exception. If not for Zhan Meng being a genius of the Zhan Clan, he wouldn't have bothered.

"Uncle, do you think I don't have the qualifications to fight you?"

"Of course, you are only three years old and haven't started cultivation," Tuoba Zhan said disdainfully.

Tuoba Ye smiled, "Uncle, I have innate strength. Do I have the qualifications to fight you?"

Since he had to reveal his strength, he decided to reveal his innate strength. Revealing his cultivation level would be too shocking.

"Innate strength!" Tuoba Zhan was shocked.

After a long pause, he regained his composure, "Everyone here, listen. If anyone reveals what happens today, they will be killed without mercy!"

Tuoba Zhan, unlike Tuoba Wei and Tuoba Ling, thought about keeping Tuoba Ye's secret. A powerful person emerging in the Tuoba family would benefit the entire family.

He had traveled extensively, even beyond the Warring States, broadening his horizons. He didn't focus on internal family conflicts.

He knew that for a family to become powerful, it needed one or two extraordinary figures.

Tuoba Ye, with innate strength, would grow into an extraordinary figure.

But if this news spread, other forces would try to kill Tuoba Ye before he grew strong.

This was something Tuoba Zhan didn't want to see. The Tuoba family, while powerful in the Warring States, was just a small family in the outside world, unknown.

Once Tuoba Ye grew strong, the Tuoba family could rival the major families of the Divine Martial Continent, even becoming a cultivation family, renowned across the Divine Martial Continent. Even the Warring States would be insignificant to them.

"Third Young Master, what if the Second Master and Third Master ask?" the butler said.

Tuoba Zhan said, "I will explain to them personally. Whoever reveals anything today will be killed without mercy! You know me, I always keep my word. If you betray me, even if someone protects you, I will kill you."

"Yes, Third Young Master!" everyone was terrified.

Tuoba Ye couldn't help but look at Tuoba Zhan a few more times, grateful, "Uncle, thank you!"

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