656: Chapter 645: So What If the World Fears Me?
656: Chapter 645: So What If the World Fears Me?
Shangguan Tanglong understood that Ning Fan would not let things slide today, yet he also would not give up on the Holy Medicine, as this concerned whether they could regain their Vital Energy afterwards.
The current situation in Jiangcheng was quite unfavorable for the Shangguan Family; if they could not restore their strength quickly enough, they would face the relentless suppression from the enemy clans of Jiangcheng.
Such a good opportunity would certainly not be passed up by those clans that had been suppressed by the Shangguan Family all year round.
Between family and family, it all came down to just two words: self-interest.
There was no such thing as true friendship.
After stepping down as Family Head and passing the position to his brother, Shangguan Tenglong, Shangguan Tanglong became a Taoist with a clear heart and few desires.
But this did not mean he had forgotten the tricks of the trade.
In Jiangcheng, there were still numerous families eyeing the Shangguan Family with covetous eyes.
Outwardly they were respectful to the Shangguan Family, but inwardly their ambitions were wolfish.
How could Shangguan Tanglong fail to see the intentions hidden in their hearts?
“The Shangguan Family will never forgive you!”
Shangguan Yunyang stepped next to Shangguan Tanglong, followed by the clansmen of the Shangguan Family, who also stood up and gathered alongside Shangguan Tanglong.
At this moment, the Shangguan Family was united in their resistance against the enemy.
Although they knew they were no match for Ning Fan, with the inspiring words of Shangguan Tanglong, as members of the Shangguan Family, they also had a responsibility to defend their family honor.
Shangguan Tanglong had not expected his words to awaken such a sense of family pride in these younger members; he felt greatly gratified at this moment, but he did not let his guard down against Ning Fan.
“Sigh, why does it seem like I am the villain now?” Ning Fan couldn’t help but laugh.
He squinted his eyes, scrutinizing the indignant Shangguan Tanglong and the others.
No matter how little respect he had for these people, he still gave them a word of praise at this time.
Staring at Shangguan Tanglong ahead, Ning Fan’s thoughts blurred with the image of a person.
At that time, Yun Ni had stood in front of him just like this, each serving their own master.
But admiration aside, Ning Fan was not the kind of person who would show mercy to an enemy.
When it was time to be ruthless, he couldn’t have the slightest sympathy, otherwise, he would be the one to perish!
“Since you regard me as the Demon King, then what if I become the Demon King!”
Ning Fan looked coldly at Shangguan Tanglong and the others.
For them, he was the invading Demon King of the Shangguan Family, and so be it, he was willing to play that part.
“I’ve said it, I must obtain it today, whoever isn’t afraid of death, come at me together!”
Shangguan Tanglong held fast to his thoughts, but Ning Fan was just as unwavering in his own beliefs.
Everyone has their own sense of justice; the people of the Shangguan Family were fighting for the family’s interests, whereas Ning Fan was fighting to provide a safe environment for the ones around him.
Whoever dared to obstruct him, to harm his people, Ning Fan would kill!
For that goal, even if he became a Demon King loathed and feared by all, what of it?
“What do I care if the world fears me, I’m not doing this for them!”
Ning Fan’s aura suddenly shifted, exploding with an intensity that descended on Shangguan Tanglong and the rest like Mount Tai bearing down upon them.
Shangguan Tanglong blocked Shangguan Yunyang and the others from making a move.
With a shake of his head in response to their puzzled looks, he said, “You are not his match.
Whether today brings fortune or disaster, it’s up to fate.
You…
you are the future of the Shangguan Family!”
“Quite a touching scene, honestly, it irks me!”
Ning Fan found it irksome to suddenly become the villain.
Looking at a group of people with moral integrity, but for that so-called family interest, who among them was truly clean?
Ning Fan did not dare claim to be absolutely clean himself.
Watching the heart-wrenching family drama played out by Shangguan Tanglong and his clansmen, he just felt sickened.
“Ning Fan…” Shangguan Tanglong looked at Ning Fan with a heavy gaze.
“Hmph!” Ning Fan snorted coldly, his figure explosively moved, and at such a fast speed that he left an afterimage in his original spot, and the next second, he was entangled in a fight with Shangguan Tanglong.
Their blows were exchanged with immense force, obviously beyond the involvement of anyone else.
A few moves later, Ning Fan frowned, having not expected Shangguan Tanglong to be so difficult to deal with, so he began to exert his strength fiercely.
The Purple Extreme Demon Pupil activated, and Shangguan Tanglong’s speed slowed down immensely in his eyes, as if watching a slow-motion replay.
After finding his opponent’s weakness, Ning Fan’s eyes turned cold, a dark blue light faintly shimmering within them—an abnormality that went unnoticed by everyone else, both family members of the Shangguan Family and Shangguan Tanglong, who were all too occupied trying to track Ning Fan’s hands that were fast enough to create afterimages.
Bang!
Ning Fan threw a punch in an uncanny angle, much like a high-speed car suddenly turning, and the punch, which should have hit Shangguan Tanglong’s chest, bizarrely connected with his cheek instead.
“Pugh!”
Clamping his teeth, Shangguan Tanglong felt a sweet taste in his throat and spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.
Like being struck by a train, his body was directly smashed against a rockery.
With a booming sound, the rockery collapsed, shattered into pieces, and Shangguan Tanglong lay among the ruins, completely buried under the debris.
“You’ve lost.”
Ning Fan looked at Shangguan Tanglong indifferently amidst the ruins, ignoring Shangguan Tenglong and others, walking over to take the Holy Medicine that Shangguan Tanglong had painfully retrieved and which the entire Shangguan Family Head had been eagerly anticipating, into his hands.
Like passing a sentence, after the final judgment was delivered, the people of the Shangguan Family, no matter how enraged they were, could only face this moment with a reluctant bow, bearing the humiliation.
The entire Shangguan Family was silent, and by the time Shangguan Tanglong climbed out of the ruins, Ning Fan had already left with the Holy Medicine that could restore the Shangguan Family’s Vital Energy.
“Damn it!!!”
Shangguan Yunyang bellowed up to the sky, watching the direction in which Ning Fan had disappeared with hatred.
Shangguan Tanglong, still feeling dizzy, realized that Ning Fan had left with the Holy Medicine, and his face was filled with sorrow.
Unlike the furious Shangguan Yunyang, Shangguan Tanglong did not break out in anger but instead thought about what to do next.
Ning Fan hadn’t laid hands on the other members of the Shangguan Family, but taking away the Holy Medicine was like taking their lives.
Without the Holy Medicine, how could they recover their Vital Energy, and their situation in Jiangcheng after this would be embarrassingly difficult.
“Everyone, go back inside.”
Shangguan Tanglong brushed the dust off himself, blood streaming down his forehead, he waved his hand, indicating that he needed no assistance, and walked inside with a dejected figure.
He entered the room of Shangguan Tenglong, and looking at his brother lying motionless on the bed, a flicker of guilt passed through his eyes.
Zheng Youqin, upon seeing Shangguan Tanglong enter, had a flame of hope kindled in her eyes, and Shangguan Tenglong also cast a hopeful look his way.
Just as Shangguan Tenglong was about to say something, he sensed the inexplicable guilt in Shangguan Tanglong’s eyes, and the words stuck in his throat.