"That's not right!"
Li Wangsheng suddenly thought of something.
Wasn't this old fox's grandson also down there?
Given Yu Daohen's vengeful nature, he definitely wouldn't let Chen Tie and Chen Shan off the hook.
Li Tianjiao didn't look at Chen Guojun, but instead turned to Chen Shanhe and asked, "Patriarch Chen, your two sons are also down there, aren't they? Do you think Yu Daohen will let them go?"
"I recall one of them is supposed to be the future successor of the Chen family."
Chen Shanhe remained silent, but his fists were clenched so tightly they creaked.
If he could, he would have rushed down to save them long ago.
But with his father, Chen Guojun, present, he couldn't act without his command.
Who would stand by and watch their sons in danger without lifting a finger to help?
Chen Guojun chuckled softly, picked up the teacup on the table, took a sip, and slowly said, "Patriarch Li, stop trying to instigate. Chen Tie and Chen Shan are indeed the future successors of our Chen family, but compared to the survival of the clan, they are not worth mentioning."
Upon hearing this, everyone present felt a chill at Chen Guojun's ruthlessness, inspiring fear.
This was not the fear of the weak towards the strong, but a deeper, more profound kind of dread.
With such a person in charge, the Chen family would never fall, no matter how great the calamity.
Yu Shuntian, standing nearby, let out a light laugh and began to mock, "Hahaha, your forbearance is truly impressive."
Chen Guojun put down his teacup, a smile appearing on his face, but this smile was more terrifying than anger. "When one's skills are inferior, there's nothing to be done. But this game of chess is only halfway through; it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious."
Yu Shuntian also smiled, "Indeed, it's still uncertain who will emerge victorious, but how many more years can you remain a player?"
Chen Guojun remained silent and then stood up to leave.
Chen Shanhe looked confused, "Father, where are you going?"
Chen Guojun merely uttered two words: "Home."
"Home?"
Chen Shanhe stared at Chen Guojun, utterly bewildered.
Had his father gone mad?
"But Tie'er and Shan'er are still down there..."
Before Chen Shanhe could finish, Chen Guojun interrupted him, "Dying with hope is a very painful thing. Do you understand what I mean?"
At these words, Chen Shanhe understood.
His father had decided to abandon Chen Tie and Chen Shan.
Speaking of those two foolish boys, their names were given to them by their grandfather.
They would never understand that the one taking their lives was not Yu Daohen, but Chen Guojun before them.
Seeing the two about to leave, everyone was filled with disbelief.
They were just leaving like that?
What about Chen Tie and Chen Shan below, and the other Chen family disciples?
This was beyond what any normal person could do.
Chen Guojun took three steps and then suddenly stopped, his back to Yu Shuntian, and slowly said, "Leaving those two grandsons with their bodies intact, that shouldn't be too much to ask, should it?"
Yu Shuntian's face broke into a smile, neither refusing nor agreeing, "That depends on my grandson's mood."
Below the city walls.
Yu Daohen was in a killing frenzy. First, he had dispatched Li Fei and Li Tianjiao with two heavy blows, and then he engaged Huang Yong in battle.
Yu Daohen looked at Huang Yong and said with a smile, "How about you let me deal with Chen Tie and Chen Shan first?"
Huang Yong's face was filled with anger, "Why should I agree?"
Yu Daohen chuckled, "I think you will agree. After all, the Chen family is not exactly a good bunch, and those two are of the same generation as me. With such talent, it wouldn't be impossible for them to make it onto the Black Rankings in time."
Upon hearing this, Huang Yong fell silent.
Yu Daohen was right. Chen Tie and Chen Shan were exceptionally talented. While they had no grievances with the Corpse Master now, what about in the future?
Often, the most terrifying enemies are not strangers, but friends hiding behind you with a dagger.
Because they are the ones who know your weaknesses best.
Although Huang Yong said nothing, Yu Daohen's lips curled upwards.
The moment he fell silent was his agreement.
In battles between those on the Black Rankings, those with strength ranked in the bottom thirty of the Heaven Rankings would be of no use.
Rather than that...
Huang Yong took a step back.
There are no eternal friends in this world, only eternal interests.
Yu Daohen chuckled, turned, and charged towards Chen Tie and Chen Shan.
As expected, even before death, he didn't forget to betray his teammates.
At this moment, Chen Tie and Chen Shan were hiding among the crowd, quietly trying to escape the battlefield.
Yu Daohen merely glanced at everyone present before locking onto the two, shouting, "Do you think you can escape?"
As soon as he said this, Chen Tie, who had been hiding, stopped concealing himself and broke into a run.
At this point, Chen Tie and Chen Shan had long lost the pride befitting the heirs of the Chen family.
"It's too late."
Yu Daohen muttered, applying force to his feet as he charged forward.
The surrounding low-level fighters were so terrified by the oppressive aura that they lost all will to fight, only managing to flee in disarray.
Yu Daohen ignored these minor figures and headed straight for Chen Tie and Chen Shan.
Reaching the two from behind, Yu Daohen swung his mace towards Chen Tie.
Seeing this, Chen Tie turned and crossed his hands to block the incoming Kanglong Mace.
*Bang!*
The Kanglong Mace struck Chen Tie's arm squarely, but he was only forced back several steps.
Yu Daohen was slightly surprised, "I didn't expect you to have a protective artifact."
Chen Tie, who had retreated, steadied himself, his face filled with terror.
If it weren't for the life-saving spiritual蛊 (gu worm) just now, both of his arms would have been废了 (crippled).
Yu Daohen immediately swung another mace blow towards Chen Shan.
*Bang!*
Chen Shan also retreated, seemingly unharmed.
"Oh ho, I didn't expect you youngsters to have life-saving artifacts as well."
Yu Daohen became interested and continued, "I didn't expect Old Dog Chen to treat you two so well. I've fought at least eight, if not ten, of your Chen family disciples, but I've never seen them possess such life-saving treasures. It seems you two are indeed the heirs of the Chen family."
The two did not reply but exchanged glances.
Chen Tie looked at Yu Daohen and threatened, "Don't forget, my father and grandfather are watching from above. If you dare to lay a hand on us, they will not let you go."
"Let me go?"
Yu Daohen chuckled disdainfully, "It's not that I'm bragging, but if they dared to come down, I'd fight them all. However, I doubt they would."
Upon hearing this, Chen Tie's expression turned extremely grim.
In fact, he had already guessed it.
Why else would his father and grandfather refuse to come down?
Although Yu Shuntian above was formidable, his grandfather and father combined were definitely his match.
Yet, they stubbornly refused to intervene.
The only possibility was... we've been abandoned.
Chen Shan, standing beside him, quietly asked, "Have we been abandoned?"
"How could that be?"
Chen Tie shook his head, unwilling to accept reality. "No, we are the heirs of the Chen family. Grandfather would never give up on us."
Despite Chen Tie's words, the facts were undeniable, forcing him to believe.