"Perish with the Jiang family?"
Shen Lao San narrowed his eyes. "For a secret manual, why go so far as to stake the entire family!"
"The Shen family is too overbearing. Even if the Jiang family is destroyed, we will never be at their mercy!"
The Jiang family head spoke coldly. Although he was severely injured, he possessed pride and would never bow his head or compromise with the Shen family.
"It seems you won't rest until the Jiang family is annihilated today!" Shen Lao San sneered. "With three Grandmasters from my Shen family, no one in the Northern Sea dares to offend us. If the Jiang family insists, today the Jiang family will run red with blood!"
"My Jiang family is not to be trifled with!" the Great Uncle said coldly. "Even if we fight to the death, we will hold our ground."
"It seems I have underestimated the Jiang family!"
Shen Lao San smiled faintly. "Futile struggles, truly unappreciative!"
Following his words, many Shen family experts attacked, surrounding the Jiang family tightly. They had come for the Jiang family's secret manual, and if they didn't get it, they wouldn't give up.
"Family Head, please retreat!" the Great Uncle said. "As elders of the Jiang family, we will fight the Shen family to the death!"
The other uncles also nodded, adopting a resolute stance. Today, even if they were shattered to pieces, they would not flinch.
"Among the Jiang family, only the Jiang family head has reached the Grandmaster realm. You old men are merely at the Half-Step Grandmaster level. Coming forward is simply a path to death!"
Shen Lao San said coldly, "Even the Jiang family head was defeated by me, how can you possibly contend!"
"Hmph! As uncles of the Jiang family, we are willing to face any sacrifice!"
The uncles attacked Shen Lao San without hesitation. With the Shen family at their gates, the Jiang family had no choice but to fight. The current trend dictated such actions.
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Facing the uncles' techniques, Shen Lao San's expression was indifferent. He unleashed a punch, devoid of any flashy moves. In the face of absolute strength, all other techniques were futile.
Boom...
A tremendous impact resounded. The uncles were sent flying back, blood seeping from their lips, their bodies trembling. Even as Half-Step Grandmasters, they were still far inferior to a true Grandmaster.
Shen Lao San stood with his hands behind his back, while the uncles lay on the ground, incapacitated. The Jiang family members were filled with sorrow, never expecting their uncles to be defeated so quickly.
"Shen family, heed my command! The Jiang family is defiant! Kill without mercy!"
Shen Lao San spoke coldly, his expression filled with killing intent. He had come prepared to the Jiang family this time and would not let them off easily.
The disciples of the Jiang family showed no fear, ready to fight to the death. How could they endure such bullying from the Shen family?
The Jiang family head stood to the side, despair in his eyes. As a Grandmaster expert, he was no match for Shen Lao San. Furthermore, the Shen family had two more Grandmasters, which the Jiang family could not possibly contend with.
Witnessing the scene, Shen Lao San's expression remained indifferent, quite pleased. After the annihilation of the Jiang family, his Shen family would be the sole martial arts family in the entire Northern Sea, holding permanent sway in the region.
As for the Jiang family's secret manual, it was not what the Shen family truly desired. Their actions were merely a cover, a means to exterminate the Jiang family.
They were well aware that as a martial arts family, the Jiang family would not easily surrender the manual, hence their current actions. The Jiang family head saw through this, realizing the Shen family's true intentions were far-reaching.
"Stop!"
Just as the two families were clashing, a voice called out from outside. Jiang Mei Li arrived, her face turning ashen as she looked at her injured clansmen.
As a woman, she had never wished to be involved in martial arts affairs, only to live a peaceful life. But she never imagined her family would suffer such a calamity.
"Mei Li!"
The Jiang family head's expression changed. "Why are you here! Quickly leave this place, leave the Northern Sea!"
"So it's the eldest daughter of the Jiang family!" Shen Lao San narrowed his eyes. "I didn't expect you to be so lovely, truly surprising!"
"Are you the Shen family Grandmaster?" Jiang Mei Li looked at Shen Lao San. "Why are you attacking my Jiang family!"
"If the Jiang family surrenders the secret manual and leaves the Northern Sea, my Shen family will not make things difficult!" Shen Lao San smiled. "However, this is not something you can decide!"
"This is simply too much!" Jiang Mei Li frowned. "My Jiang family is also a martial arts family. Have you considered the consequences of your actions?"
"The Jiang family head is severely injured, without a Grandmaster to support them, how can the Jiang family survive?" Shen Lao San sneered. "However, if Miss Shen can agree to one condition, I might spare the Jiang family!"
"What condition?" Jiang Mei Li asked.
Although she had come to the Jiang family, she was merely a Half-Step Grandmaster. If she truly tried to trouble the Shen family, one more Half-Step Grandmaster would be like a drop in the ocean.
"As long as you are willing to marry me, I can spare your Jiang family!" Shen Lao San stated directly. "I am a man of my word, I will not deviate in the slightest!"
Jiang Mei Li's face instantly turned ashen. Shen Lao San was nearly fifty years old, yet he harbored lust for her beauty and was so direct.
"Shen Lao San, you are truly shameless!" someone from the Jiang family said coldly. "You will not succeed, my daughter will not be defiled by you!"
The Jiang family head knew very well that Shen Lao San was not a good person; several of his wives had died at his hands. If Jiang Mei Li agreed, she would surely suffer greatly in the future.
"Eldest Daughter, we would rather fight to the death than let you marry him!"
Many Jiang family disciples spoke out, their hearts filled with righteous indignation. Even if they met a tragic end, they would never allow such a thing to happen.
After all, this was Jiang Mei Li's lifelong happiness. If she were to yield to Shen Lao San, what honor would the Jiang family have left?
"Miss Jiang, you should consider carefully. If you refuse today, the Jiang family will be annihilated!" Shen Lao San stated. "I'm sure you know that my Shen family has three Grandmasters and possesses endless resources. We will never mistreat you in the future!"
Jiang Mei Li fell into contemplation. Now, the only way to save her family was this path. If there was any deviation, the Jiang family might be destroyed.
"I truly did not expect a Grandmaster to be so vulgar and despicable!"
A light laugh echoed. Lu Fan stood beside Lin Ke, gently stroking her hair, his expression growing indifferent.
At that very moment, the experts from the Jiang and Shen families all looked towards Lu Fan. They could not have imagined that someone would dare to speak such words at this time, showing no regard for the Shen family Grandmaster.
Even Jiang Mei Li was startled. This was a matter concerning the Jiang family, and Lu Fan's words might enrage the Shen family Grandmaster.