Chapter 126 126: Restless



Duan Mu's mother opened the door, only to find the Patriarch of the Duan Clan at her doorstep. 

Initially, she thought that he came here to insist that she attend the ceremony with others. However, for some reason, she noticed something strange. 

The man's eyes appeared somewhat blank, as he gazed at her strangely. 

"You..." She tried speaking, but before she could finish, the Patriarch grabbed her throat, before pushing her inside the room. 

With his other hand, he closed the door behind him. 

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Xu Shan closed his eyes momentarily. His mind didn't have many thoughts, even though he knew that he should've had some thoughts about what he was doing. 

After a brief pause, he opened his eyes and glanced at Duan Mu. 

For some reason, Duan Mu felt a little uncomfortable. Even the young man didn't understand why he was suddenly feeling so restless. It was as if his heart was trying to tell him something, making him restless. Unfortunately, he couldn't understand. 

"Is something wrong?" Xu Shan asked the young man, maintaining his calm smile. "Or is it that you also want to join the battles?"

"Join the battle?" Duan Mu asked, looking at the arena. Most talented youngsters of various clans were showing their skills in battle against each other. 

He could only shake his head, knowing that he wasn't strong enough to take part in the arena. 

"I am not strong enough to face anyone amongst them."

Xu Shan didn't comment. He also knew that Duan Mu wasn't strong, but it was only a matter of time before he became stronger. He was a Child of Heaven with a precious Bloodline.

"Let me help you a little. Show them what you're capable of," Xu Shan nodded. He brought out a small pendant that he had robbed from the Sky Dynasty treasury. 

"Wear it." He handed over the bracelet to Duan Mu. 

Duan Mu held the bracelet in condition, but eventually, he wore the pendant. 

However, right around the time he wore the pendant, a loud Explosion resounded that shook the entire Duan Clan. 

Hearing the Explosion, the battles were stopped. All the Elders in the arena stood up from their seats, looking in the direction of the Explosion. 

Even Duan Mu was momentarily frozen, since the location this Explosion came from was his home! No other courtyard was in that direction. 

For a moment, his face turned pale. Without thinking, he started running in that direction, hoping that his mother was safe!

Watching the young man leave, Xu Shan stood up. His long yet beautiful robe fluttered with the wind as his emotionless eyes looked in the direction of the Explosion. 

He remembered the moment when he was keeping an eye on the entire Duan Clan while placing the flags outside to make sure no one noticed him. 

It was at that time, he heard Duan Mu's mother talking about him with her son. He had heard every single word of hers, which made him even more convinced of his decision on what he had to do. 

He would've preferred to capture the woman and interrogate her, since she knew something about Duan Mu's secret. However, he also couldn't spoil everything over his curiosity. 

After a brief pause, he followed Duan Mu in calm steps, being in no hurry at all. 

Duan Mu was the first person to reach the site of the explosion, along with some guards. And what he saw made his soul tremble. 

His home... It was burning. Most of his home was destroyed!

Inside the blazing house, he saw a figure, whose back was facing him. The figure was shrouded in a barrier that protected him from the flames. 

On the man's feet, there was a lifeless half burned body, lying on the ground. Most of the woman's body was burned in flames but looking at her, Duan Mu was convinced that she was his mother!

"Just because your trash son got closer to the Senior, you think you can be arrogant before me? You were nothing more than an ant for me to crush! Even with the Senior's help, your son will always be trash!"

As the man spoke, he raised his foot and stomped the skull of the woman under his foot. 

Duan Mu felt his soul tremble. For a moment, he thought he was dreaming, but it wasn't a dream! His mother was killed right before his eyes, and by none other than the Patriarch of his own clan, who pretended to be so nice previously. 

Duan Mu had thought that everything was going to be fine in the clan, but it only revealed how naive he was! His trust was betrayed!

"You!" The Duan Clan Ancestor also arrived at that moment. His face went pale as he saw what had happened. 

It was as if someone had pulled the carpet from under his feet. Until now, he was so happy. Their Clan's rise was confirmed. But now... He wasn't even sure if they could live, all because of his son!

The other guests also arrived one after another. They didn't understand what was happening, so they simply stayed out of the matter. However, they had a feeling that something serious had happened. 

"Huh?" Duan Jin was standing amidst the fire, protected by his barrier amidst the effect of the Ghostly Banner Effect. However, right around that time, he was sent out of the effects. 

Duan Jin came out of his daze. He was immediately confused as to why he was standing in the burning courtyard. However, as he looked at his feet, his heart skipped a beat and his face turned pale. 

He immediately looked behind, only to find out that everyone was here! He didn't understand what happened and how he ended up here. It was as if someone had erased his memories of the last hour. 

"I-i didn't-" he tried explaining. However, before he could even finish, a heavy mountain-like pressure descended on his body.