Chapter 27

C27 – Attack!

“He’s too arrogant.”

“He’s lost his mind!”

These thoughts repeatedly surfaced in the mind of Zheng Huai, the Patriarch of the Zheng family.

A lunatic bold enough to claim he wasn’t afraid of the Shrine of Astral Radiance. If he wasn’t insane, what else could he be?

Then, witnessing Zhou Jibo slay the Zheng family Elder with a single sword strike, a shiver of dread crept through Zheng Huai.

Just over ten days ago, Zhou Jibo was merely a fifth-layer Acquired talent with some potential. What transformation had he undergone in such a short span?

He had issued a letter of divorce to Zheng Xunqin. He had astonished the crowd at the Icefair auction. He had slain Zhou Qian and Zheng Kang, swiftly settling the strife within the Zhou family.

Zheng Huai had harbored doubts that Zhou Qian and Zheng Kang’s deaths were a collective effort by the Zhou family. Now, seeing Zhou Jibo’s prowess, he was convinced that it was Zhou Jibo himself who had personally dispatched the two ninth-layer Acquired Warriors.

At what level was Zhou Jibo’s cultivation now?

Without hesitation, Zhou Jibo brandished his sword once more.

The Zheng family elders and the Zhou family Elder, some enraged, some terrified, charged forward with roars. Their cultivation ranged from the seventh to the ninth layer of the Acquired Realm.

They were met with a series of chilling, icy sword glows.

The youth in the moon-white robe executed his swordplay, his attacks imbued with an enigmatic depth they couldn’t decipher. He murmured softly.

“Cool Breeze Blowing.”

The breeze was gentle, invisible.

“Moon.”

The moon dipped into the water, its reflection shimmering.

The man beside him, marked by a red mole and looking to be in his fifties, was Goodman Yu.

Both were Innate Stage masters within Icefair. Their arrival, clearly forewarned of the Zheng family’s new status, was to aid them against the Zhou family.

Witnessing the scene, Zhou Jibo grasped the situation at last.

The Zheng family had been busy, spreading word of their allegiance to the Holy Land. Icefair’s powers now rallied around the Zhengs as their nucleus.

It was evident that if the Zhou family continued to bide their time, they would face a siege from all of Icefair’s forces!

Leveraging the Holy Land’s influence, the Zhengs could easily obliterate the Zhous without lifting a finger.

It appeared his timing was impeccable. If he didn’t take down the Zheng family now, he’d soon be at odds with the entire city. Fearless though he was, for the Zhou family’s sake, it was imperative to avoid such a confrontation.

“Zhou Jibo?”

Castellan Lang Shen approached swiftly, eyeing Zhou Jibo and the Blood Stripe Sword he wielded. His gaze greedily swept over the sword before he rebuked, “I’m here now. Do you still dare to be so brazen? Release the Zheng patriarch immediately and kneel to confess your wrongdoing.”

The Yu family patriarch, an Innate master himself, couldn’t help but smile as he spoke. “I must admit, Zhou Jibo, your talent is truly enviable. Both the superb martial skill and the weapon have come into your possession. Had I not learned of the Zheng family’s situation a few days ago, I would have been tempted to send you a gift, currying favor with a future expert of the Soul Separation Stage.”

“Regrettably, the Zhou family has made an enemy of the Shrine of Astral Radiance.”

“In the presence of myself and Lord Lang, don’t even entertain the thought of resistance. Kneel and await your fate!”

Zhou Jibo regarded them, his lips curving into an unexpected smile. “Do you really think I’m out of options?”

Did Zhou Jibo have any other choice?

Lord Lang regarded him with contempt, but Goodman Yu of the Yu family was taken aback. His eyes scanned the surrounding pale white fog, a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

“And what if I insist on refusing?” Zhou Jibo inquired, the smile still playing on his lips.

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