Chapter 5,764: Showdown.
"At the moment of 'pa da,' as the two nameplates were about to touch, suddenly the power disappeared, dropping from the air and landing on the ground, making a crisp sound.
At that moment, the tension that had hung over everyone finally dissipated. Whether it was the Bi family or the Luo family, they were all extremely nervous.
Luo Zichuan's strength had made the Bi family uncertain, and the shadow of the Luo family loomed large over Bi Yingxiong. They were afraid that Luo Zichuan would die at his hands. The Luo family saw a glimmer of hope. If it was shattered like this, it would be too despairing.
"Why must young people be so hot-tempered? If everyone has matters to discuss, why must they resort to armed conflict? Besides, this old man is still here. Can't you show me some face?" The old clan leader pleaded earnestly.
It was he who had intervened just now to stop this decisive battle. As the clan leader, he could not allow such a thing to happen, especially at this critical moment.
"Lord Clan Leader, I apologize. Zichuan was impulsive," Luo Zichuan said, bowing slightly upon hearing the old clan leader's words.
"Grandson-in-law is in trouble, and it's normal for a grandfather to have emotional fluctuations," the old clan leader said casually.
"You..."
With the old clan leader's words, Bi Yingxiong immediately became furious. The old clan leader's statement effectively confirmed his involvement in the attempt to poison Long Chen. The key point was that if he had truly wanted to kill Long Chen, it would have been one thing, but he was primarily being wrongfully accused. Bi Yingxiong angrily said, "Lord Clan Leader, isn't your statement biased? It's clear that..."
The old clan leader shook his head and said, "What we see may not necessarily be the truth, but my old eyes are failing, so I can only believe what I see before me. Come on, can't you bear a little injustice? You should know that in all these years, the Luo family has never complained about anything."
With the old clan leader's words, everyone's hearts sank. It seemed like the old clan leader knew everything, and during the previous conflicts between the two families, he had always been meddling, causing the Luo family to suffer many losses while they had to endure it silently.
This time, when Long Chen slapped Bi Yingxiong hard, it appeared that the old clan leader was clearly favoring the Luo family.
"With the clan leader handling it this way, Yingxiong does not accept it!" Bi Yingxiong angrily protested.
The old clan leader looked at Bi Yingxiong, his smile gradually fading. At that moment, the powerful individuals present felt a chill. It was as if they had never seen the old clan leader so serious since the day they had known him.
The old clan leader gazed at Bi Yingxiong and said seriously, "As the head of a family, don't you understand the principle that 'what goes up must come down' and 'everything has its limits'? Right now, the Purple Blood lineage is facing a tremendous challenge, and you still can't see the bigger picture. You will lead the Bi family to ruin."
After saying this, the old clan leader suddenly laughed and said, "Well, let's just leave it at that. We've perfectly resolved another dispute. Meeting adjourned!"
The old clan leader's change in demeanor was quite abrupt. Just moments ago, he had appeared stern as if possessed by something, but as soon as he announced the meeting adjourned, he disappeared, leaving everyone puzzled.
"Luozichuan, you all better wait for me!" Bi Yingxiong's face darkened as he glared at Luo Zichuan.
Luo Zichuan remained silent, but Long Chen stuck his head out and grinned, "Sure thing! We're waiting. After we finish with your left cheek, we'll be waiting for you to offer up your right one."
"You..." Bi Yingxiong was so furious he almost lost control. This kid was too much. The handprint on Bi Yingxiong's face had barely faded, and Long Chen was already picking at his scar, making sure he didn't forget this incident.
In the end, under the persuasion of the elders of the Bi family, Bi Yingxiong decided to leave. Other elders also noticed a different trend, and it seemed that the Luo family was truly on the rise.
With Luo Zichuan of the older generation and the outstanding performance of the disciples led by Luo Yanfeng, they had slain numerous powerful demons. These disciples would receive more rewards and grow stronger. As a result, the gap in strength among the disciples was widening, making it increasingly difficult for those lagging behind to catch up. The disciples who could advance to the Heavenly Saint level had already done so, and those who remained might not have the opportunity to grow further, even if they did improve later.
At this point, the major clans began to grow anxious. Although the old clan leader always seemed cheerful, he was never lax when it came to important matters. The showdown between the Purple Blood lineage and the demon tribe was definitely not as simple as it appeared on the surface, and the entire Purple Blood lineage might be facing significant changes.
Upon returning to the Luo family, Luo Yingchen gathered the senior members, including Long Chen, for a meeting to discuss how to deal with the infuriated and hostile Bi family.
Long Chen expressed that there was nothing to worry about and suggested leaving it to him. With that, he immediately pulled his grandfather away.
When only the two of them remained, Long Chen took out the Heavenly Dao Fruit and said to his grandfather, "This thing can't see the light of day."
Upon seeing the Heavenly Dao Fruit, although Luo Zichuan's eyes showed a hint of shock, he had mentally prepared himself for it. He knew about the extraordinary abilities of this fruit since Long Chen had helped countless members of the Luo family, including Luo Bing and Luo Ning, to transform their bodies. However, he hadn't expected Long Chen to possess such an incredible technique at this level.
Luo Zichuan remained silent for a while before saying, "I'll go talk to the old clan leader and see if he can help open a back door. If he can't..."
"If they don't agree," Long Chen interrupted, "then I'll take the Luo family and leave the Purple Blood lineage."
His responsibility was limited to the Luo family, and he had no emotional attachment or obligation to assist the other families within the Purple Blood lineage.
Long Chen nodded and added, "If they really refuse, please try to buy me some time to gather more of these fruits."
Luo Zichuan's heart trembled as he suddenly understood. He looked at Long Chen, and Long Chen looked back at him. For a long time, neither of them spoke. Then, Luo Zichuan reached out, patted Long Chen's shoulder, and left.
Long Chen watched as Luo Zichuan walked away, feeling some concern about the astonishing secret. Once exposed, it could be extremely dangerous. However, since his grandfather had already made a decision, he chose not to say anything further and went to find Luo Yanfeng and the others.
In a mysterious hall, Luo Zichuan stared solemnly at the old clan leader, who in turn looked at him. The old clan leader murmured, "Is it allowed for disciples of the Purple Blood lineage to keep secrets?"
The old clan leader gazed at Luo Zichuan for a while and finally said, "If it's your secret, then I permit it. I believe in your loyalty to the Purple Blood lineage."
"Thank you, Lord Clan Leader."
Upon hearing the old clan leader's words, Luo Zichuan was overjoyed. He had not made a mistake in his judgment; the wisdom of the old clan leader was truly extraordinary.
"Don't thank me so hastily. If it's Long Chen's secret, I need to reserve some opinions," the old clan leader stated.
"Why is that?" Luo Zichuan asked in surprise.
"Your grandson has committed too many grave sins. When I look at him, I always sense a deep unease in my heart. This child is too dangerous," the old clan leader said with a serious expression.
"I can vouch for his absolute loyalty...," Luo Zichuan began to say, but he couldn't finish his sentence.
"Will he be loyal to the Purple Blood lineage or to the Luo family? He is only loyal to his own desires," the old clan leader said as he looked at Luo Zichuan.
Luo Zichuan was left speechless. It was at this moment that he realized Long Chen's loyalty was relative. In other words, Long Chen would only be loyal to individuals like parents, siblings, loved ones, and so on. He wouldn't be loyal to a collective group, not even to his own lineage. If someone provoked Long Chen, even if they were from his own lineage, he would not hesitate to take up arms.
"In this matter, neither you nor I can decide. Let the ancestors make the decision!" the old clan leader suggested with a faint smile.
"What do you mean?" Luo Zichuan inquired.
The old clan leader smiled slightly, "You'll find out soon enough."
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