Chapter 33

Swish! Swish, swish, swish!

As Jing Yan appeared, Jing Yujin and the others' gazes suddenly turned to him.

"Jing Yan!" Seeing Jing Yan, Jing Yujin's large phoenix eyes flared with rage.

She was full of momentum!

"Get out of the way!" Seeing the guards still blocking her and the others, Jing Yujin's body directly surged with primordial energy.

If it were ordinary people, these two personal guards of the Fourth Elder could forcibly block them. But for people like Jing Yujin and Jing Tianlong, the guards were in a difficult position.

Moreover, even if they tried to block them, it would be impossible.

Jing Tianlong was a Xiantian powerhouse. If he were to make a move, these two guards at the Ninth Level of Martial Dao would be thrown out instantly.

"Brothers, let them in," Jing Yan didn't want to make the guards difficult.

In this situation, the guards indeed had no choice.

As for Jing Yujin and the others storming in, Jing Yan could easily guess they were here to cause trouble. However, he didn't believe they would dare to act recklessly here. Even someone like Jing Tianlong would have to be wary of the clan rules.

Hearing Jing Yan's words, the guards exchanged a glance, shook their heads, and stepped aside. One of them quickly left, obviously to inform the Fourth Elder about Jing Yan's trouble.

Jing Yan watched as this group entered his courtyard, his gaze lingering on Jing Chuanling for a moment. This Jing Chuanling was truly disappointing. Seeing this person follow Jing Tianlong like a lapdog, Jing Yan sighed lightly in his heart. Some people are just scum!

In fact, the Jing Chuanling lineage and the Jing Tianlong lineage had a grudge. But now, Jing Chuanling...

"Do you have something to say?" Jing Yan spoke, his eyes narrowing.

"Jing Yan, today in the Martial Hall, did you fight with Jing Lucheng?" Jing Yujin had an accusatory look.

"Yes, Jing Lucheng challenged me and was defeated by me," Jing Yan nodded.

Jing Lucheng was right next to Jing Chuanling, seemingly still not recovered from the blow, his head hanging low.

"Jing Yan, you have such audacity to injure Lucheng. Tell me, how will you compensate for it!" Jing Yujin stomped her foot, pointing at Jing Yan in the air.

Hearing Jing Yujin's words, Jing Yan sneered inwardly. This woman was too hateful.

In the fight, Jing Yan didn't even injure Jing Lucheng.

Moreover, even if Jing Lucheng were really injured, Jing Yan wouldn't be responsible.

Jing Yujin coming to confront him was completely unreasonable. This old woman was just being unreasonable. She knew very well that it was Jing Lucheng who challenged Jing Yan.

"Jing Yan, it's been a long time since we last met, right?" At this moment, Jing Tianlong, who had been silent, spoke.

Seeing Jing Tianlong speak, Jing Yujin immediately shut her mouth. Although she was Jing Tianlong's aunt, everyone could see that she completely followed Jing Tianlong's lead.

The reason was simple: Jing Tianlong was a Xiantian realm powerhouse and a strong contender for the next clan leader. Even as an elder, she had to cling to his power.

"Yes," Jing Yan looked at Jing Tianlong and nodded.

"Your grandfather was the old clan leader of our Jing family, and I have always respected your grandfather."

"And you, Jing Yan, were once the top genius of our Jing family for nearly ten years. Ten years ago, I was the top genius of the Jing family. The two of us were the focus of all Jing family members."

"I came today to challenge you!"

"If you're not afraid of disgracing your grandfather, you can refuse to accept the challenge, and I won't force you to fight."

"There is one thing you should know: I won't kill you in our fight. So, you don't have to worry about dying at my hands."

Jing Tianlong's voice was not loud, but every word he said was as heavy as a rock, striking Jing Yan's heart.

Hearing these words, Jing Yan's face darkened completely. His breath condensed, and all the muscles in his body tightened.

This person was forcing him!

Originally, he could have refused. Although it might lead to some Jing family members gossiping about him behind his back, it wouldn't matter much. But now, if he refused, it would be a disgrace to his grandfather.

Jing Yan could not let his deceased grandfather's reputation be tarnished.

"Jing Yan, do you dare to accept the challenge? Ha... If you don't dare, that's fine too. As long as you kowtow and admit your mistake, we won't force you. Of course, by this time tomorrow, the entire Jing family will know that you, Jing Yan, are a coward. I believe many people will not only talk about you but also about your grandfather. Your grandfather was a man of great renown when he was alive. Having a cowardly grandson, he would be disappointed in the afterlife," Jing Yujin said with an extremely despicable attitude.

"Brother Tianlong, I think Jing Yan definitely won't dare to accept the challenge. When I challenged him before, he played the coward. Let alone you, he wouldn't even face me. I think we should just make him kneel and kowtow," Jing Chuanling said, looking at Jing Yan with a venomous gaze.

"Truly disappointing!"

"The top genius of Donglin City no longer exists," Jing Tianlong shook his head lightly.

"Jing Tianlong, you want to challenge me, right?" Jing Yan suddenly spoke.

"Huh?" Jing Tianlong and the others were slightly taken aback.

"I accept the challenge, but I have one condition," Jing Yan's eyes flickered.

Jing Yan was not foolish. He knew very well that with his current strength, challenging Jing Tianlong was a death sentence. He couldn't even block one of Jing Tianlong's moves. The gap in their realms was too great. But refusing was even worse.

"Speak!" Jing Tianlong felt a bit surprised but still spoke.

"Jing Tianlong, you were the top genius of the Jing family ten years ago, and I was the top genius of the Jing family for nearly ten years. Our fight should be in front of all the Jing family members. In three months, it will be the five-yearly grand competition of the Jing family. I think we should have our fight during the family competition. Let all the Jing family members witness this battle," Jing Yan said slowly, suppressing his anger.

He wanted to buy himself three months.

Three months was a short time, but for him, it might not be without hope. After all, he had once reached the Xiantian realm.

"Is that so!" Jing Tianlong's gaze sharpened, a slight smile on his lips. "Fine, then in three months, during the family competition, we will decide who is the top genius of the Jing family."

Three months passed quickly. For a martial artist, this amount of time was nothing. Jing Tianlong didn't think that Jing Yan could grow to match him in three months.

So, he would give Jing Yan three months.

"Let's go!" Jing Tianlong gave Jing Yan one last look and then turned to leave.

The others naturally followed Jing Tianlong out of Jing Yan's courtyard.

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