Chapter 56

Listen! The Jing Family Patriarch's courtyard!

In the room, Patriarch Jing Chengye, Elder Jing Chunyu, and many other high-ranking members of the Jing family had gathered here!

The atmosphere was quite heavy.

"Elders, what should we do about this matter?" Jing Chengye's voice was filled with gravity.

"The Zhao family sent someone early this morning to deliver a message, demanding that we hand over Jing Yan. They completely disregard our Jing family. Their attitude is extremely arrogant. However, you all know the strength of the Zhao family. Zhao Dangyuan is a Dao Spirit Realm powerhouse. If we ignore them, the consequences will be severe." Jing Chengye was truly not at ease.

The Zhao Dangyuan mentioned by Jing Chengye is the current patriarch of the Zhao family.

The patriarch of the first family in Donglin City is also a Dao Spirit Realm powerhouse.

Among the three major families, Zhao Dangyuan is the only Dao Spirit Realm martial artist.

The reason the Zhao family can far surpass the Jing family and the Lin family is precisely because they have a terrifying Dao Spirit Realm powerhouse as their guardian.

In the entire Donglin City, there are also very few Dao Spirit Realm martial artists. Only a few people, such as the City Lord and the President of the Extreme Combat Association.

In recent years, to resist the encroachment of the Zhao family, the Jing family and the Zhao family had no choice but to form an alliance. Only by forming an alliance could they barely stand up to the powerful Zhao family.

And today, the Zhao family has come to demand justice, specifically for Jing Yan.

Because Jing Yan injured Zhao Dangyuan's youngest son, Zhao Dengtian, at the Extreme Combat Association.

The Jing family learned through some channels that although Zhao Dengtian's life was not in danger, his injuries were very severe. His martial arts meridians were greatly damaged, and even after recovery, his martial arts cultivation would decline. It would be very difficult for him to continue training in the future.

With his son almost crippled, Zhao Dangyuan was naturally extremely angry and would not rest until Jing Yan was dead.

In fact, if it weren't for the significant implications, Zhao Dangyuan would probably have directly attacked the Jing family.

He could disregard the Jing family, even the alliance between the Jing family and the Lin family, but he also had to consider the feelings of the City Lord of Donglin City. As the City Lord, he certainly wouldn't want to see large-scale battles between the major families in his city.

After considering all these factors, Zhao Dangyuan decided to temporarily endure and first send someone to deliver a message to the Jing family.

If the Jing family cooperates and hands over Jing Yan, then this matter can still be negotiated. But if the Jing family does not cooperate, the consequences will be unpredictable.

"This matter, Jing Yan is not at fault!" Fourth Elder Jing Tianying immediately said.

Jing Yan was fighting against Li Tianfu at the Extreme Combat Association. Zhao Dengtian lost a large amount of spirit stones and directly attacked Jing Yan on the martial stage, resulting in his injury. Can this be blamed on Jing Yan?

Actually, everyone present knew that Jing Yan was not at fault. However, Jing Yan's injury to the son of the Zhao family patriarch has brought immense pressure on the family.

"Fourth Elder, you must understand that we are facing the wrath of the Zhao family. Do you know the power of the Zhao family?" Great Elder Jing Chunyu raised his eyes, his gray eyes turning slowly, and he said with a forced smile.

The power of the Zhao family is indeed astonishing.

It is said that they even have deep connections in the Lanqu County City.

If the Jing family and the Zhao family clash head-on, the Jing family might be exterminated. Such a result is something the Jing family cannot afford.

However, handing over Jing Yan is also not an option. Not to mention that Jing Yan's realm has been restored, gradually regaining his former glory with boundless prospects. Even if the Jing family were to hand over Jing Yan just because the Zhao family said so, what would be left of Jing Yan's dignity?

Moreover, Jing Yan is the grandson of the old patriarch of the Jing family.

"Handing over Jing Yan is absolutely out of the question. If the Zhao family wants to do something, let them come. The Jing family is not afraid!" Seventh Elder, who had a fiery temper and a rugged appearance, stood up and shouted.

"Seventh Elder, don't be hasty. We are just discussing how to handle this matter and find a win-win solution." Third Elder looked at Seventh Elder.

"Patriarch, if we are willing to pay a certain amount of compensation, can we make the Zhao family back down?" Sixth Elder's eyes flickered, and he slowly asked.

"Very unlikely, Zhao Dangyuan wants Jing Yan." Jing Chengye shook his head.

The elders were all talking at once, constantly offering suggestions. However, none of these suggestions could solve the problem.

"Handing over Jing Yan is out of the question!"

In the end, Jing Chengye made a decision.

Great Elder Jing Chunyu's lips twitched when he heard Jing Chengye's decision, but he did not oppose it.

"Right now, I will go to the Lin family to see their reaction. I will also personally visit the City Lord. If the Zhao family really intends to take action, they must obtain the City Lord's permission." Jing Chengye said finally.

The elders remained silent. For now, this was the only option.

However, everyone knew that this was merely a delay, not a solution to the root of the problem.

...

Jing Yan had been in seclusion for a full half month.

He was unaware of the chaos outside.

For Jing Yan, enhancing his strength was the most urgent matter.

"Open!"

On this night, Jing Yan, who was sitting on the bed, felt a slight tremor in his body.

A low roar echoed in his heart.

The barrier between the Seventh and Eighth Heavens crumbled in this impact.

Terrifying primordial energy instantly surged through Jing Yan's martial arts meridians.

The primordial energy of the Eighth Heaven is far more powerful than that of the Seventh Heaven, at least twice as strong.

"Success!" Jing Yan opened his eyes, a smile appearing on his lips.

From the start of his seclusion to now, in just half a month, he had advanced from the early stage of the Seventh Heaven to the early stage of the Eighth Heaven.

This rate of advancement was simply astonishing, leaving people speechless.

"Such powerful primordial energy!" Jing Yan felt his primordial energy.

"If I were to fight Li Tianfu again now, I should be able to defeat him relatively easily." Jing Yan thought to himself.

"However... Jing Tianlong is at the innate realm. Even with my Eighth Heaven cultivation, I have no chance of winning against Jing Tianlong." Jing Yan's gaze hardened.

"I have a little over a month left. I must reach the Ninth Heaven. Only with the Ninth Heaven cultivation, combined with my techniques, do I have a chance to defeat Jing Tianlong. I must win this battle! Not only for my grandfather, but for myself." Jing Yan exhaled slightly.

Then, his gaze quickly swept over the Nine Yin Fruits and spirit stones in front of him.

"Ah?"

Even Jing Yan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise when he saw the resources in front of him, and his body trembled slightly.

He had fifty Nine Yin Fruits in total, all of which he had taken out. However, now, the box containing the Nine Yin Fruits had only thirty-three left.

This means that in half a month, Jing Yan had consumed seventeen Nine Yin Fruits. On average, he consumed more than one per day. Such a rate of consumption was even too much for Jing Yan to bear.

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