Chapter 1462 - 1461: Wugong Family

Chapter 1462: Chapter 1461: Wugong Family

"We’ve already surrendered the gilded vein, and yet they still won’t let us go?"

A young member of the Wugong Family spoke in a strained voice.

"Too late, everything is too late. Even if we give up the Gilded Iron Mine now, the two powerful families won’t let us go."

The Third Elder shook his head and sighed. Their Wugong family had declined for several thousand years; they barely seized a chance for revival with the Gilded Iron Mine, and how could they easily abandon it? Yet, ironically, their obsession with it became a death sentence for their family.

"You must leave quickly; it’s the Family Head’s order. Delay any longer, and it will be too late to escape."

The Third Elder’s eyes showed a hint of determination as he urged them repeatedly.

Seeing this, Wugong Qian Dai and the younger generation of the Wugong Family could only suppress the sadness in their hearts and prepare to leave.

Just then, suddenly, two streaks of wind-breaking sounds echoed above San Chuan Island, causing all the members of the Wugong Family to look up. In their vision, two figures were soaring through the sky—a young man and woman. The man had a sword at his waist, giving him an ethereal and otherworldly air, while the woman was dressed in vibrant red, with a dazzling figure and stunning beauty. They landed right in front of the Wugong family’s main gate.

"So this is the Wugong Family? Looks like we’re not too late."

The newcomers were Ling Chen and Hong Ye. After landing, Ling Chen glanced around the vicinity of the Wugong Family, then couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

It seemed like the Wugong Family was not yet extinct; they were still intact for now.

"That’s fortunate. We traveled non-stop for days; at least our efforts weren’t in vain."

A charming smile appeared on Hong Ye’s face.

Ling Chen nodded, his gaze then fell on Wugong Qian Dai and his companions; these must be the members of the Wugong Family.

But Ling Chen still couldn’t completely ascertain if the Wugong Family was indeed the descendants of the Human Emperor. He needed to confirm this before making a final judgment.

"Who are you?"

The Third Elder of the Wugong Family looked at Ling Chen with a wary expression, fearing their visit was hostile.

"Elder, don’t be tense; I’m a friend of your Wugong Family."

Ling Chen approached and cupped his hands in respect to the Third Elder, smiling faintly.

"A friend of the Wugong Family?"

This statement shocked all the members of the Wugong Family. Facing imminent disaster, those who once called themselves allies distanced themselves overnight. Now, it seemed that there were no friends left of the Wugong Family.

"If you are a friend of our Wugong Family, why do I have no memory of you?"

The Third Elder furrowed his brow, growing more cautious of Ling Chen.

"I have some connection with the ancestor of your Wugong Family."

Ling Chen stated honestly. Being the Human Emperor’s disciple, he spoke truthfully.

"Are you joking?"

Hearing this, the Third Elder’s face suddenly turned dark; he realized the young man was here to humiliate their Wugong Family.

Such a young person claiming ties with their ancestor—how could this not be an insult?

"Insult? You give yourself too much credit. Your Wugong Family, a mere second-rate family, is not worthy of my master’s personal trip to disgrace you."

Ling Chen had yet to speak, but Hong Ye intervened, feeling displeased with the Third Elder’s attitude, and retorted coldly.

"Nonsense! How dare you speak disrespectfully!"

At this moment, a young warrior from the Wugong Family could no longer restrain his anger. He drew his Treasure Sword, ready to act.

Yet the Third Elder stopped him and said solemnly, "Enough. Our Wugong Family is beset from all sides; we cannot afford new enemies."

After speaking, he looked at Ling Chen with a flicker in his eyes and said, "Please leave!"

Ling Chen found it amusing; just as he was about to explain, a fierce black wind suddenly blew over from a distance, followed by an extremely arrogant laughter.

"Who is it?"

The Third Elder of the Wugong Family was startled, quickly shielding the younger generation of the family, his eyes vigilant on the distant, emerging shadows within the black wind.

Fengmo Clan!

Every member of the Wugong Family felt a sinking feeling.

Among the black wind, the first to appear was a hook-nosed elder in black ninja attire. As the elder landed, his face bore a sinister smile, coldly eyeing the members of the Wugong Family.

"Fengmo Taiyi!"

Upon spotting the hook-nosed elder leading, the Third Elder’s eyes widened again; the visitor was none other than the Second Elder of the Fengmo Clan, Fengmo Taiyi!

This Fengmo Taiyi was a formidable Fourth Level of Saint Path expert...

"Heh, judging by your actions, you’re planning to send your young seeds away before your clan is eradicated."

Fengmo Taiyi glanced over at Wugong Qian Dai and the others, sneering and making their skin crawl.

"You think it’s pretty clever, huh? Having angered the Fengmo Clan and Shangquan family, where do you think you can escape?"

Fengmo Taiyi’s voice suddenly deepened, "The fate of the Wugong Family is sealed; even a Da Luo Immortal can’t save you. Even if you flee to the Ends of the Earth, death will find you!"

The Third Elder of the Wugong Family was shaken, his face grim as he said, "Is there no room for compromise? Does the Fengmo Clan insist on absolute annihilation?"

"Hmph, the strong rule this world; the weak are mere prey, to be butchered!"

Fengmo Taiyi sneered contemptuously, boasting, "This region belongs to the dominion of the Fengmo Clan. Besides, we offered you a chance, and missing it comes with a price."

"Rest assured, today I’m not here to kill you. I’m merely to inform you that the Wugong Family has three days left; three days later, the masters of the Fengmo Clan and Shangquan family will come to this location, marking the death date for all of you!"

Fengmo Taiyi’s cruel smile was evident.

Among the various families in Yingzhou, there’s an unwritten rule. In times of warfare between families, the stronger party must inform the weaker in advance, allowing time for them to assemble their dispersed members for an all-out battle.