Chapter 82: Unrestrained!

“Everyone, please rise. My deepest thanks for guarding my family,” Qin Feng said, bowing respectfully to the soldiers around him. Without delay, he strode swiftly into the Qin residence.

“Xiaofeng!”
“Feng’er!”
“Master Qin!”
“Young Master!”
...

Upon hearing the commotion outside, Qin Yuntian, Wang Zhuyun, Murong Wei, Qin Xingchao, Liu Qing, Liu Qingchang, and the rest hurried out of their rooms. When they saw Qin Feng entering, their faces lit up with unrestrained joy.

“Young Master!”
“Young Master!” Wang Fu, Wang Bao, and Liu Hu emerged as well. Their eyes landed on Qin Feng striding toward them, and they called out excitedly, elation written all over their faces.

“Xiaofeng!”
“Master Qin!”
“Greetings, Commander Qin!” Chen Xuanhao, Wang Xiaohua, and Master Liu were all visibly delighted and awed as they greeted Qin Feng.

“Qin Feng?” Chen Yunyun’s eyes found him, and her face revealed a timid hesitation. She wanted to approach him, but recalling all she had done to him in the past, she dared not. As he walked past her without a glance, she whispered weakly. When he ignored her completely, passing by without acknowledgment, her heart ached as tears nearly spilled from her eyes.

“It's enough that you’re all safe, it’s enough!” Qin Feng’s gaze swept over Qin Yuntian, Wang Zhuyun, Qin Zhongkai, Qin Xingchao, Liu Qingchang, Wang Bao, and the rest. Seeing that not a hair on their heads was harmed, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.

“Xiaofeng, what brings you back?” Qin Yuntian asked after dismissing most of the others, leaving only the family’s core members. His eyes fixed on Qin Feng, his voice grave. “Do you have confidence against the Beast King Sect, the Supreme Sect, and the Red Sun Sect?”

Qin Zhongkai, Chen Xuanhao, Zuo Daoguang, Liu Qingchang, and the others all turned expectant eyes to Qin Feng.

“Grandfather, rest assured. I will soon head to the Beast King Sect, the Supreme Sect, and the Red Sun Sect to make them pay in blood,” Qin Feng replied coldly, his voice icy and resolute.

His family was his reverse scale—the forbidden scale of a dragon. Touch it, and death would follow.

“Xiaofeng, my cultivation is shallow; I can’t comprehend your true strength,” Qin Yuntian said, coming to his grandson’s side. His pride and comfort were plain as he patted Qin Feng’s shoulder, speaking with deep gravity. “But remember, above all, your own safety matters most. You are the hope of the Qin family; only you can lead us to strength. The Qin family can lose us, but it cannot lose you.”

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“Yan Chonghu, Shi Tie, I need to enter seclusion for a time. While I do, both of you scour Xuanzhou City for weapons for me,” Qin Feng instructed. “Remember, they must be heavy and resilient.”

With his family safe, his mind finally at ease, Qin Feng decided to focus on improving his strength before crushing the Beast King Sect, the Supreme Sect, and the Red Sun Sect. Before going into seclusion, he gave his orders to Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie.

“Rest assured, Master Qin. Even if we must search every corner of Xuanzhou City, we will find suitable weapons for you!” Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie promised, determined to accomplish the task.

“Good. And hurry,” Qin Feng nodded before heading inside.

Yan Chonghu and Shi Tie hurried off, beginning their search across the city for the right weapons.

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“Your Highness, the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Red Sun Sect have already expelled their disciples and disbanded. They are now gathered atop Red Sun Mountain,” Zuo Taoming reported. Having located the strongholds of the three sects, he led the Third Prince, Lin Xiaozhong, and twenty thousand troops toward Red Sun Mountain.

“Rest assured, Your Highness, we will defend you with our lives,” Zuo Taoming declared firmly as they reached the base of Red Sun Mountain, standing behind Chu Tianfa with unwavering resolve.

“Let’s go,” Chu Tianfa said, surveying the mountain. Drawing a deep breath, he strode forward, surrounded by Elder Chu, Zuo Taoming, Lin Xiaozhong, and the other martial experts.

“I am the Third Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty. I request an audience with the leaders of the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Red Sun Sect!” Chu Tianfa called out, stopping a hundred meters from the mountain.

There was no response from the mountain.

“I am the Third Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty. I request an audience with the leaders of the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Red Sun Sect!” Chu Tianfa called again, scanning the heights. Were the sect leaders truly absent, or did they simply not care for his presence?

Again, silence.

“I am the Third Prince of the Great Chu Dynasty. I request an audience with the leaders of the Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Red Sun Sect!” he repeated, but Red Sun Mountain remained deathly still. No one appeared; no voice replied.

“Get lost!” Suddenly, a cold, disdainful voice echoed down the mountain.

“Outrageous!” Chu Tianfa’s anger flared. He glared at the peak, where a figure had appeared.

The leader of the Supreme Sect, Cheng Quanyou, looked down with utter contempt and mockery. He relished the sense of accomplishment in humiliating the high and mighty Third Prince.

What was a prince of the royal dynasty to him? He felt no fear.

The Beast King Sect, Supreme Sect, and Red Sun Sect were all secretly fostered by the Prince of Northern Martial. Now, having seized the map from Qin Feng, they had swiftly retreated to the Prince’s stronghold.

Soon, these sects would cease to exist. What reason had he to fear the Third Prince?

“I am the Third Prince of Great Chu and have urgent business to discuss with you,” Chu Tianfa declared, suppressing his fury.

Elder Chu, Zuo Taoming, and Lin Xiaozhong flanked the prince, their faces dark with anger.

“What’s a so-called Third Prince to me? Get lost, or I’ll take your head and use it for a ball!” Cheng Quanyou shouted.

“You dare!” Chu Tianfa retorted, voice sharp. “You are but a commander, yet you dare insult me so! I will see your entire clan destroyed!”

Cheng Quanyou ignored him, dismissing the authority of the throne.

“Arrogant child, you overestimate yourself!” he sneered. “Gentlemen, shall we teach this brat a lesson?”

“Agreed!”
“Let’s strike together.”
“We’ll teach him a lesson, then head for Xuanzhou City for another slaughter.”

One by one, twelve commanders revealed themselves on the mountain, their intent clear.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! The twelve commanders descended from the mountain like the wind, charging toward the group below.

“This is bad!”
“Protect His Highness! Retreat!”
“Fall back!”

Elder Chu, Zuo Taoming, and Lin Xiaozhong saw the murderous intent in the approaching commanders and their pupils contracted. Quickly, they shielded Chu Tianfa and began a rapid retreat.

Clang! Clang!

The elite soldiers nearby rushed forward at the order, forming a protective barrier around Elder Chu, Zuo Taoming, Lin Xiaozhong, and the prince as they withdrew.