Chapter 113: A Devastating Blow

"Taking the initiative? Isn't that too reckless?" a concerned elder furrowed his brow, seemingly disapproving of Xiao Chen's idea.

"Xiao Chen, are you certain Commander Feng won't intervene?" Dongfang Xue questioned, expressing her doubts.

Before Xiao Chen could respond, Dongfang Xue continued, "Everyone in Dongfang City and the surrounding cultivators knows about Fang Family's flower picker thief young master. Why not unite them against the Fang Family?"

"They are furious, but it's just internal anger. The Fang Family is powerful, and no one dares to provoke them. They all want to keep a way out, so they won't act. We can't rely on their help," Xiao Chen responded with a faint smile.

Dongfang Yuanfei nodded in agreement, "Xiao Chen is right. I spread the news to pressure the Fang Family but didn't expect so many cultivators to avoid confronting them."

Xiao Chen maintained his calm demeanor, "Now is the best time to attack the Fang Family. The longer we wait, the more it benefits them. The Fang Family will do everything to deal with us, so we must strike before they devise a plan."

"Xiao Chen is right. Fang Qingde is a cunning old fox, and we must be vigilant. We currently have the upper hand in strength, and he knows we won't give up easily. He will certainly use despicable means against us," Dongfang Batian nodded, finding Xiao Chen's reasoning increasingly convincing.

"Impressive! Xiao Chen, despite your young age, you possess remarkable wisdom. I must admit, I'm not as sharp as you. You're right; delaying will only put us at a disadvantage. It's better to take the initiative," Dongfang Yuanfei praised Xiao Chen sincerely.

"Old City Lord, but what if Commander Feng does intervene? We would be utterly defeated," an elder expressed his concern, acknowledging the uncertainty of Commander Feng's actions.

"I've seen Xiao Chen's exceptional wisdom. If he's confident, then I trust him," Dongfang Batian stated firmly.

Dongfang Yuanfei concurred, "We have no choice now. Staying idle would harm us. Taking the initiative gives us a chance, so I find Xiao Chen's plan feasible."

"In that case, Xiao Chen, when should we act?" the Great Elder inquired.

Xiao Chen pondered for a moment and then replied, "We must act immediately. Gather our forces to besiege the Fang Family. Old City Lord and the City Lord will handle Fang Qingde. Be cautious, as he has mastered earth-level martial skills. The three elders will deal with the Fang Family's three elders. As for Fang Yunchong, I'll take care of him. This time, we'll catch them off guard."

"Excellent! Let's catch them off guard! Gather the Dongfang City guards and besiege the Fang Family at once!" Dongfang Yuanfei ordered promptly.

Half an hour later, led by the chief commander of Dongfang City, 300 guards marched towards the Fang Family. Cultivators on the streets retreated, sensing an impending battle.

"The City Lord is moving against the Fang Family so soon. It looks like they want to catch them off guard!" a cultivator remarked.

Dongfang Yuanfei, Dongfang Batian, and the three elders soon appeared above the Fang Family estate. However, Xiao Chen was nowhere to be seen, not joining the main force.

"Xiao Chen, didn't you say your divine blood power has awakened and your cultivation has improved? With your current strength, Fang Yunchong is no match for you. Why are you hiding?" the Ancient White Tiger inquired, puzzled.

At that moment, Xiao Chen was also within the Fang Family estate, lying in wait underground. Hearing the Ancient White Tiger, he replied with a smile, "Because I want to strike him severely in one blow, leaving him unable to counterattack. That way, the Fang Family will lose a Golden Core stage expert."

The awakening of the divine blood power had significantly boosted Xiao Chen's cultivation and physique, reaching the peak of the mid-Golden Core stage. With his current strength, Xiao Chen was confident he could severely injure Fang Yunchong in one strike.

"Destroy the Fang Family!" Dongfang Yuanfei commanded coldly from above, signaling the guards to attack.

"Family head, Dongfang Yuanfei and Dongfang Batian are attacking! What should we do?" an elder in the Fang Family hall asked anxiously.

Fang Qingde's face was dark and grim, his anger palpable. "I didn't expect Dongfang Yuanfei to attack so quickly, giving our Fang Family no chance!"

"Father, let's fight them!" Fang Yunchong roared in fury.

"The Third Elder went to Baihua Town and hasn't returned. Now, with Dongfang Batian's army attacking, is the heavens determined to destroy our Fang Family?" the Great Elder asked in despair.

At that moment, a panicked guard rushed in, "Family head, the guards have broken in!"

The Fang Family was in a dire situation, and Fang Qingde's rage was evident, veins bulging on his face. "Kill them!" he roared.

"Swish, swish, swish!"

Fang Qingde, two elders, and Fang Yunchong flew out of the hall and into the sky. Facing the inevitable, they prepared to resist desperately.

"Dongfang Yuanfei! You've gone too far! Today, either you die or I die!" Fang Qingde shouted, his murderous intent surging as he charged at Dongfang Yuanfei.

"Attack!" Dongfang Yuanfei ordered coldly, meeting Fang Qingde head-on with his own powerful energy.

Dongfang Batian sneered, "Fang Qingde, today is your death day! The end of your Fang Family!"

"Why are there only two elders of the Fang Family? Where's the third?" a main city elder wondered.

Another elder laughed, "Isn't that better? It works in our favor. Attack!"

The battle erupted instantly!

"Buzz, buzz!"

"Boom, boom, boom!"

Above Dongfang City's Fang Family estate, powerful forces clashed as Golden Core and Nascent Soul stage experts engaged in fierce combat, drawing the attention of the entire city.

"Look! Isn't that the old City Lord? He's still alive!" a shocked cultivator exclaimed.

"It really is the old City Lord! But didn't he die from severe injuries years ago? How is he still alive?"

"The Fang Family is doomed! The old City Lord is alive! Both City Lords are at the Nascent Soul stage. The Fang Family head can't possibly win!"

Cultivators from Dongfang City gathered to watch, all astonished by Dongfang Yuanfei's unexpected survival.

"Old man, do you think you can defeat me with your mere Golden Core stage?" Fang Yunchong sneered, facing a main city elder with disdain.

"The young master of the Fang Family is indeed powerful. I admit I'm no match. But given the situation, it doesn't favor your Fang Family. Who would've thought that the dignified young master is a flower picker thief," the elder remarked with a faint smile, showing no fear.

"You old fool! You're courting death!" Fang Yunchong roared in anger, unleashing his mid-Golden Core stage energy and launching a fierce attack on the elder.

"Xiao Chen, why haven't you acted yet? What are you waiting for?" the Ancient White Tiger urged, more anxious than Xiao Chen himself.

Xiao Chen's sharp gaze locked onto Fang Yunchong, and he smirked, "Hmph! Let the Second Elder have his fun. I'll strike soon with a devastating blow!"

In the sky, the Second Elder battled Fang Yunchong. Although Fang Yunchong was at the mid-Golden Core stage, the Second Elder struggled to keep up, feeling increasingly frustrated.

"Hmph! Old man! Feel the consequences of angering me! Gale Fist!" Fang Yunchong sneered, gathering his powerful energy into his fist and punching at the Second Elder.

"Xiao Chen! Are you toying with me?" The Second Elder, feeling overwhelmed, couldn't help but shout in frustration as he struggled against Fang Yunchong's formidable attack.

"Second Elder, don't worry! I'm here!" A ethereal voice called out.

"What? Xiao Chen? He's recovered? How is that possible? Even with Han Yun's fourth-grade healing pill, he couldn't have healed in just a few days. What's going on?" Fang Yunchong's face changed dramatically as he searched warily for Xiao Chen.

Fang Yunchong couldn't believe that Xiao Chen had recovered. After all, Xiao Chen had been severely injured by both Fang Qingde and Commander Feng, injuries that should have taken much longer to heal.

"Swish!"

"Earth-Shattering Strike!"

Xiao Chen used the Ghost Shadow Divine Step, channeling his entire energy, and shot up from the ground beneath the Fang Family estate. With a whoosh, a streak of black energy appeared behind Fang Yunchong, and Xiao Chen's voice rang out coldly as his fist, glowing with brilliant white light, struck.

"Damn it!" Sensing Xiao Chen's sudden appearance and the terrifying power, Fang Yunchong was instantly filled with fear.

"Boom!"

"Ugh!"

Xiao Chen's punch landed squarely on Fang Yunchong's back, resulting in a deafening explosion. The immense force caused Fang Yunchong to spit blood, his body crashing through multiple buildings in Dongfang City below, leaving a path of destruction.

"Hmph! With that punch, he's definitely severely injured!" Xiao Chen smirked confidently.

"Xiao Chen, incredible! Well done! Men, seize that bastard Fang Yunchong!" Dongfang Xue cheered excitedly.

"Chong'er!" Fang Qingde shouted in panic, then roared at Xiao Chen, "Xiao Chen! You little bastard! How dare you ambush Chong'er!"

Xiao Chen sneered, "Master Fang, I learned this from you. When you ambushed me, I didn't complain."

"Who... who is that young man? He... he actually made Fang Yunchong spit blood with a single punch! What a terrifying guy!" The onlookers of Dongfang City stared at Xiao Chen in the sky, all of them dumbfounded.