Chapter 428: Just Do it

"So, even late-stage Golden Core Realm cultivators are nothing more than ants in the eyes of true powerhouses, easily killable..."

Many murmured to themselves.

The scene before them was too shocking; they had never witnessed the fall of a Foundation Building Realm, let alone an Elder in the Golden Core realm.

In their understanding, Golden Core Realm cultivators had long lifespans. Most of the time, when Golden Core Realm cultivators died, it was because their life essence had run out, not because they were killed.

Who would have thought that one day they'd witness Golden Core Realm cultivators being slaughtered so effortlessly.

"No, this can't be possible..." Jue Wudi muttered to himself. How could the two Golden Core Realm cultivators from the Jue Family die like this?

Suddenly, Jue Wudi felt extremely lucky. "It's... fortunate. As long as I'm here, the Jue Family won't decline."

His Master had an even grander background, possibly not weaker than the owner of the immortal boat just now, and his eldest senior brother was a powerhouse in the Nascent Soul Realm!

Suddenly, a voice rang in Jue Wudi's ears. "Your ancestors have departed, so you should better join them too, Jue Wudi of the Spirit Blood Sect."

Jue Wudi abruptly turned his head around, staring at Fang Chen in shock and disbelief.

How did Fang Chen know?!

Before he could ask, or even transmit a message to Tong Baizhou and the others, the sword intent within Fang Chen surged.

White light enveloped Jue Wudi's body, followed by pillars of light breaking out from his body. His flesh became riddled with holes, and in just a moment, he disintegrated into dust, disappearing into the air.

Everyone finally snapped out of their shock, their gazes falling on Fang Chen.

"Jue... Jue Wudi is dead!?"

They watched with their own eyes as Jue Wudi's physical body turned into dust… it felt surreal. This was the acknowledged top genius of the Grand Qian, Jue Wudi from the Jue Family, and he died just like that?

The princess of the Qinghu Kingdom couldn't hold back her tears, wanting to rush over but was restrained by the Qinghu Empire’s Master, unable to move. "Brother Jue!"

"Why did you have to kill him?" Fang Lingxing suddenly roared. She was about to charge toward Fang Chen but was firmly held back by Fang Mosheng.

"Don't act rashly. Jue Wudi is already dead. Don't provoke Fang Chen anymore!" Fang Mosheng restrained Fang Lingxing with spiritual energy while casting a heavy gaze towards Fang Chen.

In his heart, he feared the young girl. Now that she had an obvious background and was taken away by a powerful figure, Fang Chen's relationship with her also implicated him with that powerful figure. In this situation, they couldn't afford to be enemies anymore!

The young cultivators of the Grand Qian Imperial Capital were like statues, absent-minded as they stared blankly at Fang Chen. The unanimously acknowledged good elder brother, Jue Wudi, died in this person's hands?

Thinking about the Jue Family's current situation, someone suddenly shouted, "Good riddance! The Jue Family is a bunch of evil servants who bullied their master! They deserve to die!"

Similar voices followed suit, and Jue Tiangang and other Foundation Building Realm cultivators looked grim, their eyes occasionally revealing a trace of fear. Without the Golden Core Realm ancestors and their reputation, the Jue Family members felt like rats crossing the street, sensing countless malicious gazes sizing them up.

Perhaps soon, they would be swallowed up, harmed, and stripped of everything that belonged to the Jue Family by some of the Golden Core Realm cultivators in Grand Qian!

"Elder Fang, we were completely unaware of what our ancestors did. The senior also said that ignorance is not a crime!" Jue Tiangang gritted his teeth and bowed to Fang Tingjian.

The other Foundation Building Realm cultivators hesitated for a moment before also bowing!

They knew that bowing to the royal family was useless, and the three Nascent Soul Realm cultivators would also avoid getting involved because of the relationship with the owner of the immortal ship. Now, the only ones who could save the Jue Family were the Fang Family, whom the Jue Family had considered rivals and thorns in their sides.

They had heard from Jue Feichen, their ancestor, more than once that among the Golden Core Realm cultivators in Grand Qian who could still be considered gentlemen, there was probably only Fang Tingjian.

"Indeed, ignorance is not a crime. Your two Golden Core cultivators have been executed, and the rest is none of your concern. You can continue as usual, but there are some things you can't hold onto anymore. You can give them up, and no one will take your lives," Fang Tingjian said while scanning the other five major families' Golden Core Realm cultivators in the inner city and some sect cultivators in the outer city.

When these people met Fang Tingjian's gaze, they either avoided him or nodded slightly, indicating that they understood Fang Tingjian's meaning.

Jue Tiangang and the others immediately breathed a sigh of relief. Although the Jue Family would suffer setbacks and might become a second-rate Family, at least their lives were spared.

A member of the Jue Family suddenly spoke up. "Grand-uncle, but Fang Chen killed Jue Wudi…."

Bang!

Jue Tiangang slapped him, shattering his cheekbone and causing him to slump to the floor as he continuously spit blood. There was horror written all over his face.

Jue Tiangang's face turned dark. "Even if Jue Wudi is dead, so what? Do you really think he's as perfect as you all think? He's hiding something sinister and today's match is also because of him."

The Jue Family disciples were shocked and dared not speak again.

Then Jue Tiangang bowed to the seniors present, took the others, and left without the mood to participate in the trade conference any longer.

Throughout, he didn't even glance at Fang Chen's direction, as if he really didn't care about Jue Wudi's death at all.

"

Cough, cough.

"

Immortal White Tiger cleared his throat twice and said in a relaxed manner, "Alright, let's begin the trade conference."

His words marked the official end of this wager match.

As everyone reflected on what had just happened and adjusted their moods, they began the trade fair.

In the end, one's own opportunities were still more important.

Yu Yuefan saw Fang Chen walking towards the Fang family, and he looked blankly at the Southern Heavenly Sect Sect's ancestor, seeing his own ancestor's face become so unsightly for the first time.

"Ancestor..."

"Go buy your stuff."

The Southern Heavenly Sect Sect's ancestor suddenly regained his composure, as if nothing had happened, and started strolling around the trade fair with Yu Yuefan.

"Dad, Jue Wudi died like that."

Tong Baizhou revealed a strange expression. "His senior brother… Wouldn't he blame us for this?"

"What's so scary? The Kunlong Battle General isn't to be trifled with, there is no problem."

Tong Hu remained calm. "Don't reveal any clues during this time; we need to adjust our mission."

"Yes..."

***

When Fang Lingxing saw Fang Chen chatting and laughing with Fang Jue and the rest, she stared at him unblinkingly with hatred in her eyes, as if he had killed her parents. "Fang Chen, Big Brother Jue had already been defeated. Why did you still see the need to take his life?"

Before Fang Chen could speak, Fang Yun smiled and said, "Fang Lingxing, it's just the death of Jue Wudi. Why do you have to make such a fuss? It's not like he was your Dao companion. Your fates weren't even intertwined yet."

Fang Jue frowned. "Fang Lingxing, since it was a wager match, there will naturally be casualties. Can't you see that?"

Fang Lingxing stared at Fang Chen, ignoring everyone else. She repeated. "Why? Why… why?!

Everyone's faces showed a hint of helplessness.

Fang Chen thought for a moment and shook his head lightly. "No reason. I want to do it, so I did."

With that said, Fang Chen walked toward the liveliest area.

There were cultivators from the Azure Cloud Empire selling items there. He intended to spend all fifty thousand low-grade spirit stones in his possession to prepare for any potential attacks from the Spirit Blood Sect that could come at any moment.