Chapter 1313: The Momentum Is Mine!

Chapter 1313: Chapter 941: The Momentum Is Mine!

Zhang Chen sneered at Zhang Ga, then looked at the ferocious face of Zhang Shenqi: “Look at this. If he is allowed to live, he will inevitably harbor hatred and refuse to let things go easily in the future, and will use all means to ruin my great plans. I won’t do anything as merciful as a woman.”

Zhang Chen waved impatiently: “Behead him!”

At this moment, a loyal follower of Zhang Shenqi drew the long sword from his waist and, without a word, slashed towards Zhang Shenqi’s head. Accompanied by Zhang Shenqi’s unwilling scream, a head the size of a bucket soared into the sky, blood spraying three feet high.

“Please Patriarch, ascend to a higher position and lead our Zhang Family to prosperity!” After beheading Zhang Shenqi, the disciple turned to Zhang Chen and spoke.

“Haha, there’s no rush to ascend to the position of Patriarch yet. First, you all should slay all of Zhang Shenqi’s family and offspring,” Zhang Chen said leisurely, “Show me your performance, and only then will I truly believe you have pledged allegiance to me.”

“Zhang Chen, they are all your brothers and sisters! How can you be so ruthless?” Zhang Ga cried out, his face turning pale.

“Today, I killed their father. In the future, they will undoubtedly spare no expense to avenge me. If the grass is not cut at the root, will I just wait for their future revenge?” Zhang Chen stated coldly.

“I can guarantee that they will not avenge you in the future. I pledge with my own head,” Zhang Ga quickly said.

“Your head is worthless! You are worthless! If you had any abilities, the situation would not have evolved to today’s point.” Zhang Chen shook his head, addressing Zhang Ga expressionlessly, then turned to look at the samurai of the Zhang Family:

“Let me see your performance.”

As Zhang Chen’s words fell, everyone looked hesitant. Fourth Uncle said, “Do not hesitate, get to it!”

As a family with countless years of heritage, they naturally knew how to choose when faced with bloodline inheritance. Zhang Chen held the lifeline of the Zhang Family’s bloodline inheritance; he was the one who held the sway of power.

Amidst the cries and screams from inside the old Zhang residence, countless women and children were dragged out. Zhang Ga’s face turned extremely grim: “Zhang Chen, by doing this, you will lose the people’s hearts.”

“As long as I control the lifeline of the Zhang Family’s bloodline inheritance, what is the use of people’s hearts? People’s hearts are the least valuable things!” Zhang Chen sneered: “Behead them all!”

As Zhang Chen’s words fell, heads rolled and blood splattered, staining the ancestral temple red.

“Beast! They are your brothers and sisters, yet you are so ruthless, heartless, and crazy. Someday, you will face retribution! I deeply regret helping you with many wrong things; I should have supported second brother to kill you back then.” Zhang Ga glared at Zhang Chen, his eyes reddening with intensity.

Zhang Chen turned his head to look at Zhang Ga: “I have been tolerant enough of your repeated offenses, considering the grace you have shown in raising the three little ones; I hope this is the last time. If it happens again, you will join Zhang Shenqi.”

Zhang Chen’s voice wasn’t cold, and even seemed like a breeze in spring, but hearing it made Zhang Ga shudder uncontrollably, his eyes filled with terror towards Zhang Chen. He knew Zhang Chen was a man of iron will. Since he said it, he would certainly do it.

After speaking, Zhang Chen no longer cared about Zhang Ga and instead quietly watched the pile of heads accumulating on the ground, a touch of sentiment in his eyes. Then, he turned to look at the disciples and elders of the Zhang Family; their expressions varied, some showing anger, some grief, and some indifferent as if it didn’t concern them.

“Next, you are to hunt down the remnants of Zhang Shenqi’s line with all your strength. For each one captured, I will reward a bottle of Yellow Spring Water,” Zhang Chen swept his eyes over everyone, his gaze showing a hint of sentiment:

“Starting today, all children of the Zhang Family, whether direct or collateral, can come to the old Zhang residence to collect a drop of Yellow Spring Water to activate their bloodline. For those whose bloodline has already been activated, direct descendants within three generations can receive a drop of Yellow Spring Water annually. Beyond three generations, it can be obtained through meritorious service.”

“Does anyone have any objections to these rules?” Zhang Chen inquired.

The crowd glanced at one another, none daring to object. They all chose silence.

For everyone, the continuation of the bloodline was the most important, whereas other matters were not as significant. How much Yellow Spring Water one obtained and the level of cultivation were not primary concerns. Previously, without Yellow Spring Water, didn’t they all grow up regardless?

“Of course, I, Zhang Chen, am not a miser. Those who initially supported me, each will receive a bottle of Yellow Spring Water. Quickly find a container; I will distribute the Yellow Spring Water to you,” Zhang Chen instructed.

The lineage of Third Uncle and company, hearing Zhang Chen’s words, were overjoyed beyond measure, their eyes filled with ecstasy. This was the return on their gamble, which had now arrived.

Zhang Chen was a man of his word, possessing a vast Yellow Spring Water river and certainly wasn’t stingy about this mere Yellow Spring Water.

As numerous servants scrubbed the floor, the smell of blood in the Zhang Family’s old house gradually dissipated. People from major branches led suitable children into the ancestral hall, where Zhang Chen took out a large barrel of Yellow Spring Water, asking the children to line up and distributing drops of the Yellow Spring Water one by one.

As for the first batch of supporters who had pledged allegiance to Zhang Chen, he was not stingy and distributed the Yellow Spring Water directly to them as well.

After the Yellow Spring Water was distributed, everyone in the Zhang Family secretly breathed a sigh of relief, feeling that their worries could be put to rest. Zhang Chen’s generous gesture indicated that he had a considerable amount of Yellow Spring Water.

However, even after the distribution of Yellow Spring Water was completed, the crowd did not disperse. Instead, they gathered in the ancestral hall, waiting for Zhang Chen’s next instructions. After all, while the internal issues of the Zhang Family had been resolved, the external problems remained a source of concern.

“Patriarch, how should we handle the matter with the Gong Family next?” Third Uncle stepped forward and asked.

Zhang Chen paused for a moment before replying, “Whether the Gong Family can be destroyed does not depend on the Zhang Family, but on the Great Victory royal family. If the Great Victory royal family permits, destroying the Gong Family would be but a moment’s task.”

“But the Gong Family has already sided with the Great Victory royal family. If we want to destroy the Gong Family, the Great Victory royal family will surely not agree,” concurred Fourth Uncle from the side.

Upon hearing this, Zhang Chen smiled, “On the contrary! The Gong Family is entangled with the Tree of Life. If we continue to make a fuss and prove the Gong Family’s seizure of the Tree of Life, do we still need to make a move to destroy them? The Great Victory royal family will be the first to annihilate the Gong Family!”

“But we have no clue on how to solidify the Gong Family’s connection to the Tree of Life,” Third Uncle replied.

If the matter were that easy to handle, the Zhang Family wouldn’t be at a loss.

“Don’t worry, everyone. I have a plan. All Zhang Family disciples should withdraw and stop entangling with the Gong Family. Wait for my message and the final blow,” Zhang Chen said with a confident smile. “Even Prince Pingbian once fell by my hand, let alone a mere Gong Family? I’ll make sure they can’t stomach what they bit off.”

Zhang Chen dispersed the crowd and then stood silently before the Zhang Family’s ancestral hall for a long time, looking at the family’s memorial tablets.

After an unknown period, Zhang Chen smiled slightly and walked into the Zhang Family’s courtyard, watching the craftsmen repairing the Zhang Family’s courtyard, the corners of his mouth gently curving upwards. “I didn’t think seizing power would be so smooth. It seems the estate I asked Xie Lingyun to buy is temporarily unnecessary.”

“Once the Zhang Family’s old house is repaired, I can hold my wedding there, and thus there will be a place for the ceremony,” Zhang Chen said as he sat in a grandmaster’s chair, lightly sniffing the smell of blood in the air. His brows furrowed slightly, contemplating how to deal with the Gong Family.

Regarding the Gong Family, Zhang Chen had some plans. He had two approaches. The first was to send all twelve Blood God Children into the Gong Family to possess key figures among their direct lineage. The second was to invite the Gong Family to his wedding, and, employing old tricks, cause the Tree of Life to appear in the Gong Family. There was no fear that the Great Victory royal family wouldn’t strike against the Gong Family.

“But utilizing my wedding to scheme is somewhat inappropriate; after all, one only has one wedding in a lifetime,” Zhang Chen pondered, countless thoughts racing through his mind as he gently tapped the table, ultimately discarding the second plan.

After thinking for a while, Zhang Chen’s form flickered as he used the Earth Escape Technique, vanishing and reappearing inside the Gong Family’s old house, where the atmosphere was tense, with countless members of the Gong Family bustling in and out.

Zhang Chen entered an empty room and summoned the Fox Immortal, Nannan, “How much have you learned about the Gong Family’s situation?”

“I’ve uncovered most of it. Ask me whatever you want to know,” Nannan the Fox Immortal replied.

“I have twelve Blood God Children and plan to choose twelve of the most important people in the Gong Family for possession. This way, I can discreetly and silently take control of the Gong Family. So, do you know who the twelve key figures are?” Zhang Chen asked.

“The most important is naturally the Gong Family patriarch and the patriarch’s three sons,” Nannan the Fox Immortal replied without hesitation.

This allocation already accounted for four Blood God Children, leaving eight slots.

After a brief pause, Nannan continued, “The Gong Family has three elders from the uncle generation, who are also pivotal and must be controlled.”

Zhang Chen nodded in agreement; this accounted for seven slots, leaving five.

“Then there’s the Gong Family patriarch’s brother. His own brother is also a crucial ally, almost like his own limb.” Nannan added.

In just a few simple sentences, Zhang Chen’s core network was outlined.

“Then I’ll start with the patriarch of the Gong Family!” Zhang Chen murmured to himself, “I’ll start with the patriarch of the Gong Family first.”