Chapter 1312: Schism

Chapter 1312: Chapter 940: Schism

No one can manipulate Zhang Chen!

Is Zhang Ga’s interference biased? It’s about holding me back! It’s obstructing my performance!

Interference should be impartial and restrict both parties, but you only restrain me, allowing the opponent to attack me?

Zhang Chen was bloodthirsty at this moment; not to mention Zhang Ga, even if his own father stood in front, anyone daring to interfere would receive a slash from Zhang Chen.

Kill without mercy!

Zhang Chen wielded his long knife, flashing killing intent, without even looking at the injured Zhang Ga, he continued to swing his blade towards the gate: “Those who block me, die!”

He truly meant it when he said those who block him would die, as everyone who stood in front of Zhang Chen had their heads chopped off by him.

Until Zhang Chen walked out of the Zhang Family’s gates, leaving a trail of corpses behind him, yet he remained calm without a trace of blood on his body.

“I have Yellow Spring Water, if anyone wishes to follow me, join me now! Not only will you benefit from the Yellow Spring Water, but your descendants will too. Of course, any minions of Zhang Shenqi who strike against me today, their offspring will never enjoy the benefits of the Yellow Spring Water. I will never forgive you unless you bring Zhang Shenqi’s head to me in apology!” Zhang Chen stood at the gate, smiling:

“I’ll start counting now. Those who wish to follow me, come to my side.”

“Zhang Chen, you heartless beast, stop dreaming, even blood relatives you kill. No one will follow a cold-blooded animal like you!” Zhang Shenqi looked at Zhang Chen with rage: “You’ve slaughtered countless kin, this blood debt will be settled.”

“One,” Zhang Chen ignored Zhang Shenqi and just started counting.

“I am willing to lead my faction to follow you!” Uncle San swiftly walked out, standing beside Zhang Chen, followed by his descendants who also joined him.

He is a smart man, knowing when to make the right choice. For example, now that the Zhang Family’s Life and Death Record is lost, maintaining bloodline strength means choosing Zhang Chen, there is no second option!

As for taking down Zhang Chen? Seizing the treasure in Zhang Chen’s hands?

That’s simply a joke!

Is Zhang Chen made of clay? Didn’t he see him cut a bloody path, killing at least more than two hundred Zhang Family members as if slicing melons? Who can match him? Those who died at Zhang Chen’s hands were experts!

As for luring Zhang Chen out of Kyoto and capturing him with Divine Power? Don’t joke around! Just look at Zhang Chen’s allies behind him, which one is easy to provoke? Zhang Chen forced Prince Pingbian to run to Kyoto and complain, ruining the Prince’s Mansion’s Walking Flood Dragon Transformation plan. Is he easy to provoke?

So, the experienced and cunning Uncle San chose to join Zhang Chen without hesitation.

Upon Uncle San’s choice, those who once supported Zhang Kecheng also came out one after another, standing behind Zhang Chen.

They were Zhang Kecheng’s direct lineage, and since Zhang Shenqi took power, they have been suppressed by him, living unhappily. Now, the Zhang Family faces an unprecedented upheaval, Zhang Chen’s strength indeed wins hearts. Since the family faced transformations, Zhang Shenqi’s performance has disappointed many. The key point is that everyone knows, since the Gong Family allied with the royal family, the Life and Death Record will never be retrieved!

Moreover, since ascending to the position of Patriarch, Zhang Shenqi has been close to the Great Victory royal family, contradicting the Zhang Family’s stance, displeasing many.

Even some who were originally loyal to Zhang Shenqi briefly hesitated before approaching Zhang Chen.

Only Zhang Shenqi and a few loyal followers are switching ranks with Zhang Chen, but they haven’t broken completely, there’s still room for choice.

What is most important for a family? Of course, legacy! Zhang Chen holds the Yellow Spring Water, thus controlling the Zhang Family’s legacy.

“Zhang San, Zhang Xiao Wu, are you trying to split the Zhang Family?” Zhang Shenqi watched as his factions’ strength betrayed him and walked towards Zhang Chen, the scene deeply struck his nerves, his expression dark as water, speaking through gritted teeth.

“Zhang Shenqi, you are deeply disappointing! Since your rise to Patriarch, you first leaned on the Great Victory royal family, then lost the Life and Death Record, placing our Zhang Family at risk of eternal damnation. Now in the conflict with the Gong Family, our Zhang Family is utterly disadvantaged, you as Patriarch are to blame, the family has fallen in your hands, you are too disappointing.” Zhang San looked at Zhang Shenqi, his voice filled with dissatisfaction.

“You scoundrel, I treated you well, yet you dare stab me in the back!” Zhang Shenqi’s face turned black.

Upon hearing Zhang Shenqi’s words, Zhang San snorted coldly, “It’s not that I’m stabbing you in the back; I just don’t want the Zhang Family to fall into decline under your leadership. If you step down from the position of Patriarch, there might still be hope for the Zhang Family.”

As Zhang San’s words fell, more and more people stepped out from behind Zhang Shenqi. None of them were fools; they knew that Zhang Chen held the Yellow Spring Water. If the Life and Death Record could not be retrieved, Zhang Chen would hold the future advantage. If they did not choose to side with Zhang Chen now, their descendants would become mere mortals.

With a large group of people streaming in, a significant number of supporters gathered behind Zhang Chen, surpassing Zhang Shenqi in sheer numbers for the first time.

As for those who did not come forward, they were either Zhang Shenqi’s staunch supporters or those who had previously clashed with Zhang Chen.

“Zhang Chen, are you planning to split the Zhang Family? The Zhang Family is already in a precarious situation with the Gong Family. If you cause a split, the Zhang Family will be doomed!” Zhang Gaqi glared angrily at Zhang Chen.

Although his heart leaned towards Zhang Chen, the Zhang Family mattered more to him.

Zhang Chen glanced at Zhang Gaqi and ignored him, knowing well that the other had nurtured three young ones for years, Zhang Chen couldn’t be bothered to argue with him.

Zhang Chen’s gaze shifted, turning to look at Zhang Shenqi’s distant allies. “If you guys behead Zhang Shenqi now, I will overlook your previous offenses and treat the families behind you equally! This is your last chance; if you miss today, even if your entire family begs me, I will never give you another opportunity.”

As Zhang Chen’s words fell, the people present looked at each other, and those surrounding Zhang Shenqi showed subtle changes in their expressions, a hint of mystery in their eyes, and the atmosphere inadvertently turned delicate.

“Don’t listen to his nonsense; he’s just playing mind games to provoke us into fighting each other, messing up our ranks. You must not be swayed by his deceptive words.” Zhang Shenqi voiced firmly.

“Patriarch, now the tide has turned; you better stop struggling. We all share the Zhang Family blood. Does it matter who leads as the Patriarch? You should step down and let the capable take over.” A supporting elder of Zhang Shenqi spoke, slowly approaching Zhang Shenqi, his eyes showing a hint of helplessness.

“Trust me, I can defeat the Gong Family and retrieve the Life and Death Record! Then, why would we need Yellow Spring Water to activate the bloodline?” Zhang Shenqi was extremely panicked, trying to persuade those who betrayed him.

“Retrieve it? We’re not fools. The Gong Family’s backing by the Great Victory Royal Court makes the Life and Death Record the best pledge. Unless the royal court collapses, the Zhang Family won’t get another chance to recover it. The Eight Great Clans barely contended with the royal court even when united. Now that two clans are gone, how do the remaining six contend?” The elder’s voice was filled with sorrow.

The Zhang Family, having lost the Life and Death Record, no longer counted among the Eight Great Clans, and the Gong Family’s alliance with the Great Victory Royal Court constrained the remaining seven. How could the remaining clans compete against the royal court?

“We wish to borrow the Patriarch’s head as a token of hope for our descendants.” The elder waved his hand, and suddenly like ravenous wolves, young men wielding iron rods and their Qi Blood flickering, rushed at Zhang Shenqi.

“He’s slaughtering family disciples; why aren’t you killing him, but plan to kill me to please him? Is there no justice left in this world?” Zhang Shenqi reacted furiously, shouting in anger.

He tried to resist and struggle, but unfortunately was no match for the Zhang Family’s fierce youth. Caught off-guard, he was tackled to the ground, bound tightly, unable to move.

“We have followed the agreement to take down Zhang Shenqi, we now ask the new Patriarch to make a decision.” The elder turned to Zhang Chen, eyes filled with desolation.

“I am not convinced!” Zhang Shenqi yelled in defiance.

“Zhang Chen, after all, he is your uncle. You should leave some leeway and exile him.” Zhang Gaqi pleaded.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen glanced at Zhang Gaqi, his eyes showed a slight indifference, “All of Zhang Shenqi’s family members and descendants are expelled from the Zhang Family register, the men will have their heads chopped off and sent to Prince Pingbian, and the women will be sent into the brothel, left to fend for themselves.”

There was no emotion in Zhang Chen’s words, utterly cold and ruthless. However, given Zhang Shenqi’s collusion with Prince Pingbian’s Mansion to kill him and the betrayal of his father, it would be foolish of Zhang Chen to spare him.

Once a rift forms between people, it can never be repaired; eradicating threats completely is the wise way.

“Zhang Chen, you can’t do this; he is your uncle! Doing this will chill the hearts of your people.” Zhang Gaqi’s face changed drastically, hurriedly advising.

“Oh? Will chill their hearts? I think not, rather it will chill those with ill intentions?” Zhang Chen coldly smiled.

“Besides, when he betrayed my father and wanted to hand me over to Prince Pingbian, seeking my downfall in court, didn’t he consider whether I would be heartbroken?” Zhang Chen said with a grin.

“That was then and this is now; sending you to Prince Pingbian was for the Zhang Family’s sake!” Zhang Gaqi argued, earnestly: “How could you compare then and now?”