7: Kill the Grand Elder

At this moment, Yang Lingchen finally realized that Han Ruoxue was actually his fiancée.

In the past, to please Han Ruoxue, the former Yang Lingchen had gone to great lengths, yet Han Ruoxue had no favorable feelings for him and even disliked him intensely.

"Brother Tianling, what brings you here today? Please, have a seat." Yang Daolin greeted Han Tianling with great enthusiasm.

"Greetings, Uncle Han," Yang Lingchen said, bowing respectfully.

"Greetings, Uncle Yang," Han Ruoxue also performed a graceful bow toward Yang Daolin.

"Brother Daolin, you are too kind. I have come today because I have an important matter to discuss with you."

Han Tianling looked troubled, his eyes revealing a hint of embarrassment and helplessness.

"Brother Tianling, you're being too formal. We have known each other for many years and share a deep friendship. Feel free to speak your mind. As long as it is within my power, I will certainly do my best to help," Yang Daolin said calmly, without showing any emotion.

"Sigh...!"

Han Tianling let out a heavy sigh and said slowly, "Brother Daolin, to be honest, I am here today to annul the engagement."

"Annul the engagement?"

Yang Daolin frowned deeply. He knew well that his son was deeply in love with Han Ruoxue, but he never expected Han Tianling would come to annul the engagement.

"Uncle Yang, I know you and my father made an agreement back then, but marriage cannot be forced after all."

"For over a decade, Yang Lingchen and I have grown up together, but there truly hasn't been any special feeling between us. If we are forced together, we certainly won't be happy in the future."

"Therefore, I, your niece, implore you to dissolve this marriage contract."

Han Ruoxue poured out the words she had prepared long ago in one smooth flow.

"Sigh! Chener, what do you think about this?"

Yang Daolin sighed; he could clearly see that Han Ruoxue did not like his son.

"Father, I think Han Ruoxue is right. Matters of the heart cannot be forced. Let's just dissolve the engagement!"

After Yang Lingchen said this, everyone present showed expressions of immense surprise.

Especially Han Ruoxue; she never expected Yang Lingchen to agree to the annulment so readily. One must know that this guy had harassed her quite a bit over the past few years.

"Brother Tianling, since both young people have no such intentions, let's call off the marriage! It's just a pity that we won't become in-laws."

A look of deep regret appeared on Yang Daolin's face.

"Thank you, Uncle Yang."

Han Ruoxue bowed. At this moment, she finally felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted and breathed a sigh of relief.

The reason she was so determined to annul the engagement wasn't necessarily because Yang Lingchen was that annoying, but mainly because she didn't want to marry a useless person with low strength.

And the reason Yang Lingchen agreed to the annulment was mainly that he didn't want to continue being a simp with no dignity.

Because the former Yang Lingchen had spent a vast amount of money on this woman to please her.

Even the longsword Han Ruoxue was currently holding was something Yang Lingchen had managed to buy for her after stealing a hundred thousand gold coins from home.

When Yang Daolin found out about this back then, he was so angry he nearly beat him to death. A hundred thousand gold coins! That was equivalent to half a year of the Family's income.

As for Han Ruoxue, she never refused anything Yang Lingchen gave her, accepting everything without exception.

The transmigrated Yang Lingchen had no favorable feelings for such a greedy and selfish woman, even if she possessed beauty that could topple nations.

After the Han father and daughter left, Yang Lingchen returned to his residence and began to Cultivate with his whole heart.

In Ling Juechen's memory, Yang Lingchen found another top-tier Divine-Grade Movement Technique.

Phantom Movement Technique.

This Movement Technique not only had excellent effects when escaping but could also suppress all opponents of the same rank in battle.

Of course, a Divine-Grade Movement Technique has quite high requirements for the cultivator's Comprehension Ability.

Yang Lingchen's body quietly entered the haotian jade space, and he began to practice the Phantom Movement Technique over and over again tirelessly.

A night passed in the blink of an eye.

After a night of hard cultivation, Yang Lingchen finally cultivated the Phantom Movement Technique to the Entry level.

Although he had only reached the Entry level, Yang Lingchen had absolute confidence that he could completely crush all geniuses of the same Realm in terms of speed.

Even in front of experts several minor Realms higher than him, he had enough confidence to retreat safely; after all, this was a top-tier Movement Technique from the Divine Realm.

The next morning.

After a careful wash.

Yang Lingchen left his residence in high spirits and strode all the way toward the Yang Family Martial Arts Arena.

Many Yang Family Disciples had gathered at the Martial Arts Field today.

Regarding this battle between Yang Lingchen and Yang Zihao, almost no one favored Yang Lingchen.

After all, in everyone's eyes, Yang Lingchen was only at the third layer of the Gathering Origin Realm, while Yang Zihao had already reached the ninth layer. With such a vast disparity in strength, naturally, no one believed Yang Lingchen could win.

"Brother Zihao, after you become the Young Family Head, you must look after us more!"

"Brother Zihao, how are you so amazing?"

"In the future, under Young Master Zihao's wise leadership, our Yang Family will surely become the number one Family in Hanyang City."

Around the Arena, a group of youths surrounded Yang Zihao, chiming in one after another and flattering him without restraint.

At this time, Yang Zihao also very much enjoyed the wonderful feeling of being surrounded by everyone like the moon among stars; in his heart, the position of Young Family Head was already in his pocket.

When Yang Lingchen arrived at the Arena, Yang Daolin and the Elders of the Yang Family were already seated on the high platform.

"Sorry, I'm late."

Yang Lingchen stepped steadily onto the Arena and continued, "Grand Elder, call your grandson up!"

At this moment, Yang Zihao leaped up and jumped onto the Arena. "Cousin Lingchen, I advise you to just admit defeat. Otherwise, fists and feet have no eyes, and if I accidentally hurt you, it will be hard for me to explain to the Family Head."

"Fuck, it was you." When Yang Lingchen met Yang Zihao's gaze, he finally became absolutely certain of one thing: this Yang Zihao was the killer of his predecessor.

"Grand Elder, This Young Master's cultivation has recently reached a Minor Achievement, so I lack control over my strength. If I accidentally cripple Brother Zihao, you mustn't blame me!"

Yang Lingchen didn't pay attention to Yang Zihao, instead looking at Grand Elder Yang Tiancheng with a smile.

"Young Family Head, feel free to go all out. As long as you can wound Zihao, I will absolutely not blame you," Yang Tiancheng said with a hearty laugh.

"Since the Grand Elder says so, I am relieved. To show respect for you, This Young Master will give Yang Zihao three free moves," Yang Lingchen said, a cold sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth.

"Cousin Lingchen, since you are so confident, then I won't be polite." After Yang Zihao finished speaking, he suddenly threw a fierce palm strike toward Yang Lingchen.

At this moment, Yang Zihao's lungs were about to burst with anger. He wished he could kill Yang Lingchen on the spot, but in the end, he didn't dare.

After all, Yang Lingchen was Yang Daolin's only son, and Yang Daolin was famously protective of his own.

Facing Yang Zihao's aggressive palm strike, Yang Lingchen's figure flickered, and he instantly and lightly avoided the powerful blow.

"First move," Yang Lingchen said calmly with a faint smile.

At this moment, everyone below the stage showed expressions of extreme shock, looking at Yang Lingchen in disbelief.

Although Yang Zihao's strike just now was just a casual one, it still wasn't something a person at the third layer of the Gathering Origin Realm could easily avoid!

Since Yang Lingchen had not used Profound Energy, no one could discern his specific cultivation level.

Seeing that he hadn't taken down Yang Lingchen with one strike, Yang Zihao attacked again, suddenly throwing a punch toward Yang Lingchen.

This time, Yang Zihao used ninety percent of his strength. He didn't want to give Yang Lingchen any more chances to dodge; at this moment, he only wanted to finish Yang Lingchen off as quickly as possible.

"Bang...!"

Yang Zihao's heavy and powerful punch was once again easily avoided by Yang Lingchen.

"Second move."

Yang Lingchen was expressionless, but a mocking sneer curled at the corner of his mouth.

At this moment, Grand Elder's face on the spectator stands instantly turned ashen. After the two exchanges just now, he could already see that Yang Lingchen definitely possessed a powerful strength no weaker than his grandson's.

Meanwhile, a faint smile of relief appeared on Yang Daolin's face.

Seeing Yang Lingchen continuously dodge his two moves, Yang Zihao gradually lost his composure, and his emotions became extremely irritable.

“Cousin Lingchen, if you have the ability, then stop hiding.”

A person who was originally like trash in his eyes had now continuously dodged two of his fierce attacks, causing Yang Zihao's expression to become incredibly gloomy and unsightly.

“Fine, This Young Master will give you a chance.”

A cold sneer with a hint of chill appeared at the corner of Yang Lingchen's mouth.

“Seeking death.” Yang Zihao's figure was as fast as lightning as he fiercely kicked toward Yang Lingchen.

“Pa...”

However, to Yang Zihao's surprise, his lightning-fast kick was actually easily caught by Yang Lingchen.

“Three moves have passed.”

“Crack...”

Yang Lingchen's right hand suddenly squeezed with great force, instantly crushing Yang Zihao's right leg until the bone fractured.

“Ah... ah... ah... ah...”

The intense pain caused Yang Zihao to let out a series of extremely shrill screams.

Just then, Yang Lingchen's right foot, carrying a trace of Profound Energy from the Vast Heaven Art, kicked Yang Zihao's Dantian with the momentum of thunder.

“Ah... ah... ah...”

Yang Zihao let out another heart-wrenching scream, and his entire body was sent flying backward by the powerful force of the kick.

“Zihao.”

Grand Elder roared in anger. His figure moved like the wind as he quickly walked toward where Yang Zihao was and began to carefully check his injuries.

“My apologies, Grand Elder. I didn't expect Cousin Zihao to be so fragile. Had I known, I would have been gentler.”

Yang Lingchen had an innocent expression on his face. He didn't spare Yang Zihao another glance because he knew in his heart that the other party was completely ruined for life.

“Yang Lingchen, you actually dared to destroy Zihao's Dantian! This seat wants your life in exchange.”

Grand Elder's eyes were wide with rage as he let out a cold shout. At this moment, a bone-chilling Killing Intent flickered in his eyes. His figure was like lightning as he instantly lunged fiercely toward Yang Lingchen.

The successor he had worked so hard to nurture was destroyed just like that at the hands of Yang Lingchen. How could he possibly swallow this resentment?

“Yang Tiancheng, you're looking for death.”

Yang Daolin's figure turned into a dazzling white light. Arriving later but striking first, he instantly slammed a palm into the center of Grand Elder's back.

“Bang...!”

“Puff...”

Grand Elder was directly sent flying by this powerful force, spitting out several mouthfuls of blood in mid-air. He lost his Combat Power on the spot.

“Old man, go to hell!”

Just then, Yang Lingchen performed the Phantom Movement Technique. His figure was like a bolt of lightning as he rushed toward Grand Elder at an incredible speed.

“Crack!”

The crisp sound of a bone breaking rang out.

Before Grand Elder could even hit the ground, Yang Lingchen kicked him squarely in the neck.

“You...!”

Grand Elder's eyes were wide open, filled with utter disbelief.

Until the very moment of his death, he refused to believe that he would actually die at the hands of a Junior.

The members of the Yang Family present all looked at Yang Lingchen with dazed expressions.

Grand Elder was a pillar of the Yang Family! Yet he was killed so easily.

Even Yang Daolin hadn't expected his son to be so decisive and resolute in his actions.

“The day before yesterday in the Taicang Mountain Range, Yang Zihao intended to murder This Young Family Head.”

“Today, Grand Elder again tried to kill This Young Family Head. If I didn't kill him, he would have continued to seek revenge against me,” Yang Lingchen said in a low, somber voice.

The reason he killed Grand Elder without hesitation was that Grand Elder already harbored a strong Killing Intent toward him. If he didn't take the opportunity to kill him, he would have to spend his life cautiously guarding against him.

Everyone remained silent.

No one spoke at this moment because what Yang Lingchen said was indeed reasonable.

Although Yang Lingchen's methods were a bit ruthless, such a bold and determined Young Family Head was also what everyone hoped to see in their hearts.

Even the Third and Fifth Elders, who usually couldn't stand Yang Lingchen, didn't say a word now.

“You aren't Yang Lingchen! The real Yang Lingchen was already killed by me and Yang Kun!” Yang Zihao roared in despair and fury.

Just a moment ago, he was high-spirited and full of anticipation to become the Young Family Head of the Yang Family. However, the result was far beyond his expectations.

“Fuck, if you want to die, don't drag me down with you!”

Upon hearing Yang Zihao's words, Yang Kun was so terrified that he instantly slumped to the ground.

“Finally admitting it! This Young Master was indeed almost killed by you, but This Young Master had good luck and escaped the disaster,” Yang Lingchen said with a cold sneer.

When he heard that his son was almost killed, an extremely cold light burst from Yang Daolin's eyes.

“What audacity, to actually dare to strike at my son! Men, chop these two scoundrels into pieces and feed them to the dogs!” Yang Daolin shouted angrily, his eyes flashing with a cold light.

Immediately, everyone present felt an incredibly strong Killing Intent rapidly spread from Yang Daolin's body.

“Family Head, have mercy! I am innocent, it was all Yang Zihao's doing, I was forced by him!” Yang Kun was so scared that he prostrated on the ground, his whole body trembling.

At this time, the Yang Family's Secret Guards directly dragged Yang Zihao and Yang Kun away.

Two days passed in the blink of an eye.

During these two days, besides working hard to Cultivate, Yang Lingchen also read a large number of ancient books. He was still filled with strong curiosity about this unfamiliar world.

At the same time, the news of Yang Lingchen defeating Yang Zihao quickly spread throughout Hanyang City.

For a time, Hanyang City was abuzz with discussion, but most people were unwilling to believe it was true.

After all, for so many years, Yang Lingchen had been a notorious trashy young master in Hanyang City.

This day, Yang Lingchen prepared to buy some Alchemy herbs. He planned to make a Breakthrough in his cultivation level to the Bright Profound Realm before the Heavenly Origin Palace recruited new Disciples.

Only by breaking through to the Bright Profound Realm would he have full confidence to stand out among the crowd of Geniuses.

After all, the conditions for Heavenly Origin Palace to recruit new Disciples were very strict.

However, the current Yang Lingchen didn't have many gold coins, so he went to find Yang Daolin.

Yang Daolin had always doted on his son. Hearing that Yang Lingchen was going to buy herbs, he directly gave him a hundred thousand gold coins.

This was completely unimaginable before. Because Yang Lingchen's cultivation level was too low in the past, it was already quite good if Yang Daolin gave him one or two thousand gold coins each time.

Yang Lingchen took the gold coins, left the Yang Residence, and strode toward the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce.

“Family Head, the young master has gone out,” Butler Yang Su said.

“Elder Su, I'll have to trouble you to follow Chener during this time. Only take action if he encounters an irresistible danger,” Yang Daolin instructed carefully. He had always placed great importance on his son's safety.

“Rest assured, Family Head. As long as this Subordinate still has a breath left, I will never let anything happen to the young master.” After saying that, Yang Su respectfully withdrew.

The Tianwu Chamber of Commerce was the largest chamber of commerce on the Tianwu Continent, with branches spread across every corner of the continent.

At the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce, as long as you could pay a sufficient price, you could buy many extremely precious herbs and mysterious Secret Treasures. Even if the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce didn't have something, they would post a mission for people across the entire continent to help you find it.

It was rumored that the power behind the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce was enormous; even many powerful Empires didn't dare to easily offend them.

Even when two countries were at war, the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce remained an unshakeable existence.

Therefore, a famous saying had been passed down through the ages on the Tianwu Continent: Empires may come and go, but the Tianwu Chamber of Commerce is ironclad.