On the fourth day of the martial arts meeting, the atmosphere gradually heated up. On this day, warriors from all over the world gathered in the martial arts arena to compete fiercely for the honor of the top three and generous prizes. The top three in each level can obtain precious martial arts, secret treasures, training materials, etc. These rewards are enough for the contestants to go all out and climb to the top.
As the organizers of this martial arts competition, the five major families generously provided various rare Xuan-level martial arts skills, powerful secret treasures, and elixirs and training materials that can enhance vitality as prizes. In order to ensure the safety of the prizes, these rich trophies were placed on the round platform in the center of the fighting arena early in the morning and were strictly guarded by special personnel.
Seeing such rich rewards within reach, the contestants became even more motivated and vowed to shine in the martial arts arena. Fierce battles raged from morning to night, with swords flashing and the wind whistling. By noon, two warriors from the Qi Gathering Realm had already died in the martial arts arena, and a strong man from the Human Realm was beaten to a maimed state, which was horrific.
According to the rules of the martial arts club, as long as one party surrenders in time, the other party is not allowed to continue attacking. Therefore, as long as you keep a clear mind during the game, do not take chances, and decisively admit defeat when the situation is unfavorable, you will not be in danger of your life.
Those warriors who were seriously injured and died in the martial arts arena ended up with a tragic ending precisely because they were too obsessed with victory and still had a sense of luck despite being at a disadvantage, trying to reverse the situation of the battle.
On the towering stone tower of the Chen family, Chen Jian looked down at the martial arts arena below with a proud smile on his lips. He glanced at the Yan family's stone building from time to time, and he could always see Yan Tuo's gloomy face, as depressed as if his son had died.
In the past three days, several important figures of the Yan family have mysteriously disappeared, and this happened during a critical period of the martial arts meeting. Although Yan Tuo knew who was secretly dealing with him, he was helpless and could not fight back in a big way.
The masters under the Yan family can only secretly search for traces of Kumu and his party in Tianyun City, but unfortunately they have found nothing so far. Deadwood showed no intention of communicating at all, leaving Yan Tuo without even a chance to negotiate.
"Boy, tomorrow is the martial arts meeting of the five major families. You have observed so many battles in the past few days, but what have you gained?" Chen Jian was in a happy mood, glanced at Chen Fan beside him, and asked casually.
"Of course there are gains, but if you just watch the battle, you won't gain much." Chen Fan looked calm and nodded, "I still prefer to join the battlefield in person and fight for life and death with real swords and guns. Only in the battle between life and death The understanding gained in time is the most precious wealth.”
Chen Jian was stunned for a moment, looked at Chen Fan blankly, and asked in surprise after a long while: "You have entered the Qi Gathering Realm in a short time, so you must have very little combat experience? Why do I think you seem to have experienced hundreds of battles?" Really? Indeed, the understanding between life and death is precious, but if you lose your life in battle, then any understanding is empty talk."
Chen Fan grinned and didn't explain much.
"Huh?" Chen Jian suddenly said in surprise, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, and he looked at the Yan family's stone building in the distance.
Two hundred meters away, on the stone floor of the Yan family, Yan Tuo's face instantly darkened as he listened to his men's report. He gritted his teeth and walked down from the stone building of the Yan family, striding straight towards the Chen family.
On the stone floor of Nangong's house, Nangong Shang soon got the news. His eyes sank slightly, seeming thoughtful. After a while, he also got off the stone building and walked slowly towards the stone building on the Chen family's side.
In the martial arts arena, the warriors were still fighting fiercely. When the onlookers saw Nangong Shang and Yan Tuo walking towards the Chen Family Stone Tower one after another, they couldn't help but express doubts on their faces, wondering why they would go to the Chen Family Stone Tower at this critical moment.
Soon, Yan Tuo was the first to board the Chen Family Stone Tower with an angry look on his face. As soon as he came up, he challenged Chen Jian and asked sternly: "Chen Jian! Where is the dead wood?"
Chen Jian's face darkened and he snorted: "How do I know where the dead wood is? Yan Tuo, are you asking the wrong person?"
"Stop pretending!" Yan Tuo said with a spiteful expression and gritted his teeth: "Ku Mu is an outsider. If your Chen family hadn't secretly provided convenience, how could our Yan family not find him? In all likelihood, Ku Mu is hiding in your Chen family. In a certain manor, I advise you to quickly tell me where he is hiding!"
"Yan Tuo, it's not your turn to ask about my Chen family's affairs!" Chen Jian responded unceremoniously.
Yan Tuo roared angrily: "My son Dongchen suddenly disappeared last night and has not returned yet. It must be Kumu's fault! It's not like anyone else. Kumu dares to attack Dongchen. I will make him pay the price!"
As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Chen Family Stone Tower had strange expressions on their faces, and finally understood why Yan Tuo was so angry.
Yan Dongchen is the most outstanding figure among the second generation of the Yan family. He has extraordinary cultivation and a flexible mind. Many of the Yan family's insidious schemes were created by him. Many people in the Chen family have suffered losses at his hands.
Yan Dongchen can be said to be the most capable person of the second generation of the Yan family. Now that such a key figure suddenly disappeared, Yan Tuo naturally couldn't sit still and came directly to investigate.
Deadwood is really cruel! Chen Fan was shocked and realized that Yan Tuo would never give up.
"I don't know where the dead wood is. You should put more effort into finding it yourself. You are not welcome here." Chen Jian secretly rejoiced, but did not give in. He said coldly.
"Master Nangong!" Chen Tie shouted softly.
At this time, Nangong Shang slowly walked up to the stone building of the Chen family, frowned and came to Chen Jian and Yan Tuo, glanced at the two of them, and said calmly: "The martial arts competition is jointly organized by our five aristocratic families. Before the martial arts meeting is over, I hope everyone can stay calm and not get into a fight during the martial arts meeting, so as not to make others laugh at our business alliance."
"My son Dongchen is missing!" Yan Tuo shouted.
Nangong Shang's expression froze for a moment, and then he said to Chen Jian: "Master Chen, Kumu is an outsider after all. Although we have to treat him well when he comes to our business alliance, we must have a limit. What he did by kidnapping Yan Dongchen , It’s indeed a bit too much, Master Chen, you still have to exercise some restraint and don’t go too far.”
Chen Fan had a sneer on his lips and stared at Nangong Shang with cold eyes. He knew that it was because the Yan family and Nangong Shang had secretly reached an agreement to jointly explore the secrets of "Tianmen" that made Nangong Shang favor the Yan family in his words.
Nangong Shang stood up and seemed to be a peacemaker, but in fact he secretly supported the Yan family.
"I still said the same thing, I don't know where the dead wood is!" Chen Jie was tough, with a stern face, and still denied it.
Nangong Shang frowned slightly, nodded, said nothing more, and said calmly: "In short, I hope you can be harmonious during the martial arts meeting and not lose the face of our merchant alliance. You two, please take care of yourself. !”
"Chen Jian, if you don't send someone to inform me of the dead wood's residence tonight, don't blame me, the Yan family, for being rude during the martial arts meeting tomorrow! Huh!" After saying this, Yan Tuo looked at Chen Tianke and Chen Tianshu with a sinister look. When the third generation leader of the Chen family glanced at him, it seemed to be saying, be careful about the life of your third generation grandson.
"Yan Tuo, are you provoking me, the Chen family?" Chen Jian's expression changed drastically, and he sneered: "If you dare to do anything wrong in tomorrow's martial arts meeting, don't blame me for my ruthless tactics!"
"You can understand it however you want! If I can't find the dead wood tonight, just wait and see tomorrow." Yan Tuo took a deep breath, said firmly, turned around and walked downstairs without saying more.
"Master Chen, you still have to act with caution." Nangong Shang said calmly, shook his head, and followed Yan Tuo downstairs.
"Bang!"
Chen Jian punched the platform made of blue iron stone. Chen Jian punched a huge hole in the hard platform, causing the entire stone building to tremble.
Everyone in the Chen family upstairs felt his anger.
"Too much bullying!" Chen Jian growled, whether he was scolding Yan Tuo or complaining about Nangong Shang.
Due to this incident, Chen Jian had a dark face all day long. Even at the end of the martial arts competition, when he presented the prizes to the winners, his face remained gloomy.
That night, Han Feng asked Chen Jian for instructions in the secret room: "The head of the family, Yan Tuo and Nangong Shang are jointly exerting pressure. How should we respond?"
"Ignore them." Chen Jian said firmly.
"Master, it's okay if Yan Tuo falls, but Nangong is injured..." Han Feng said hesitantly.
"Chi Xiao is currently in the city. If Nangong Shang dares to do harm to our Chen family, I will ask Chi Xiao to come forward even if I am shameless. I don't believe that Nangong Shang will really attack our Chen family for such a trivial matter as the Yan family." Chen Jian sneered.
"I understand." Han Feng nodded, but he was still worried about the future of the Chen family.
