Chapter 31

"It's quite lively."

But just as the Chu family members entered the training ground, another large group of people marched in grandly.

"It's the Xu family from Lishu Town."

"Isn't the Xu family always at odds with the Chu family? Why would they dare to come to the Chu family at this time?"

Many people recognized the origins of this group, who were the Chu family's greatest opposing force, the Xu family.

The Xu family was the dominant force in the neighboring town. Due to resource disputes, they had no shortage of conflicts with the Chu family. Many people believed that a major battle between the Chu family and the Xu family was inevitable.

At this moment, with the Xu family leading so many people to appear, many people's first thought was that the Xu family had come to cause trouble.

"Xu Qiang, today is the day of the Chu family gathering. What are you here for?" Seeing the situation, Chu Renyi, the father of the eldest of the six Chu family sons and the father of Chu Wei, led a group of people to greet them.

"Chu Renyi, why are you so nervous? I just came to join the fun." The man named Xu Qiang glanced at Chu Renyi with disdain, his eyes showing no respect for him.

Xu Qiang was also the leader among the Xu family's young generation. Unlike Chu Renyi, he had long been designated as the future head of the Xu family and was already a Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior.

So in his eyes, Chu Renyi was not on the same level as him. The only person in the Chu family who could speak to him face-to-face was the current head, Chu Yuanba.

"Xu Qiang, our Chu family gathering does not welcome your Xu family." At this moment, Chu Yuan also walked over.

"What, is there no one left in the Chu family? You think you can talk to me like this?" Xu Qiang's expression changed, and the aura of a Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior was unleashed without reservation, pressing towards Chu Renyi and the others.

At this moment, Chu Renyi's brows furrowed. Being only an Eighth Rank Spirit Warrior, he could not resist this aura. But just as he was at a loss, Chu Yuan took a step forward and said coldly, "To deal with someone like you, I, Chu Yuan, am enough."

As he spoke, a powerful aura emanated from Chu Yuan's body, not only neutralizing Xu Qiang's aura but also forcing the Xu family members back.

The change was too sudden. Before Xu Qiang could react, the people behind him were already forced to retreat by the aura emanating from Chu Yuan, with only Xu Qiang able to stand his ground.

"Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior?" Xu Qiang was full of surprise. He never thought that Chu Yuan had also reached the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior, and this aura was no weaker than his own.

"Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior, Chu Yuan, the fifth son of the Chu family, has already reached the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior."

"Amazing, to reach the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior at such a young age. It seems that the position of the Chu family head is destined for him." The training ground was filled with exclamations as people felt Chu Yuan's aura.

Even Chu Yuanba, sitting on the main platform, had a slight change in his expression, his eyes showing a hint of joy.

"Fifth brother, when did you break through?" Chu Renyi asked excitedly.

"Big brother, I just broke through a few days ago." Chu Yuan smiled in response, always showing respect for his elder brother.

"Good, good, breaking through is good. It seems that the position of the Chu family head is destined for you." Chu Ren patted Chu Yuan's shoulder, genuinely happy for him.

Although logically, as the eldest, he should be the one to take the position of the family head, he did not care about these things. He only cared about the prosperity of the Chu family.

"Big brother, it might be too early to say that." Suddenly, another Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior aura came from behind Chu Renyi.

Turning around, not only Chu Renyi but even Chu Yuan's expression changed.

Because behind them, a middle-aged man with a fair complexion was walking slowly. This man was the father of the sixth son of the Chu family, Chu Hongfei, and his name was Chu Nanshan.

"Sixth brother, you have also reached the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior?" Chu Renyi's joy became even more intense.

"Big brother, just Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior. Is it really that exciting? My goal is the Essence Warrior Realm." Chu Nanshan smiled calmly, exuding a sense of arrogance.

"Even the sixth son of the Chu family has reached the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior. It seems that the position of the Chu family head is still uncertain."

"Tsk, tsk, it looks like there will be a good show today."

The onlookers were excited, but the nearby forces had a difficult expression. The sudden appearance of two Ninth Rank Spirit Warriors in the Chu family meant a lot to them.

Even the previously arrogant Xu Qiang now had a furrowed brow and a twitching mouth, as this was not good news for the Xu family.

"Since they are guests, Renyi, please the Xu family to the main seats." At this moment, a loud voice like thunder rang out. It was Chu Yuanba speaking.

At this moment, Chu Yuanba was smiling, his wrinkles blooming with joy. Chu Yuan and Chu Nanshan were his youngest two sons, and both had reached the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior at such a young age. Reaching the Essence Warrior Realm was just a matter of time.

This meant that the Chu family had successors, and how could he not be happy? Because of this joy, he did not care about the purpose of Xu Qiang and the others coming here and instead invited them to sit.

"Please, everyone from the Xu family." Seeing his father speak, Chu Renyi could not say much and had to lead the Xu family members to the main seats.

Chu Yuan was about to follow, but at this moment, Chu Nanshan leaned in and whispered, "Fifth brother, do you think Father will choose you or me?"

"Go ask Father." Chu Yuan glanced at him and quickly walked away.

Though they were brothers, Chu Yuan had always been repulsed by Chu Nanshan's methods. If asked who he least wanted to be the family head, it would definitely be Chu Nanshan.

"Hmph." After Chu Yuan turned away, Chu Nanshan's smile instantly disappeared, and a cold look appeared in his eyes.

Compared to them, the other three candidates for the family head among the six Chu family sons were now frowning. Losing the position of the family head so quickly was truly frustrating, but the one who was the most depressed was the fourth son of the Chu family.

The fourth son of the Chu family had the cultivation of an Eighth Rank Spirit Warrior. If not for his wasteful son, Chu Xun, losing the expensive spirit pearl he had bought, he might have already reached the Ninth Rank Spirit Warrior and could have shown off in front of the many distinguished guests like Chu Yuan and Chu Nanshan.

The more he thought about it, the angrier he became, his teeth grinding and his face turning red with anger. He secretly decided that after the family gathering, he would definitely give his wasteful son, Chu Xun, a few more lashes to vent his anger.

"It's over. Seeing Father's gaze, it could kill a person. After the family gathering, I will quickly return to the Thousand Winds Sect and absolutely cannot let Father catch me."

In a corner outside the training ground, Chu Xun was secretly observing his father's expression. Remembering the punishment his father had given him, he touched his swollen eye socket, feeling a sharp pain. He gritted his teeth and said, "Chu Feng, I will definitely settle this score with you."

"Hey, isn't that Chu Xun? What happened to your face? Who beat you up like this?" At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly rang out.

Looking up, Chu Xun's expression changed drastically. Not far away, the person who had caused him to be beaten by his father was looking at him with a smug smile.