"Why is this happening...?"

Why did that freak appear?

In just two weeks, Niu Suizhen, the patriarch of the Niu family, had three more things he couldn't understand. One was why his younger brother died in Wan Gui Valley. That guy was most afraid of death. Apart from Wu Hou taking action, who could make him die so cleanly?

One of them is that the Fourth Elder, Niu Yuancheng, is a good-for-nothing. He led so many people to capture Dao Chengyi with great confidence, but not only did he fail to capture him, he also lost so many elites in the mine, and Dao Chengyi was able to activate the forbidden technique Extreme Sublimation to fight them fiercely.

The last thing is, why is that kid so strong? He's clearly the elder of the Niu family, an old man who's lived for almost two hundred years, and he's already mastered four realms of intent. Among them, the Hongtao realm of intent has reached mastery, just a step away from becoming a great master.

Even so, when he and the insect-man from the Liao family joined forces, they couldn't kill the junior who was less than a year old. Instead, he almost killed him on the spot by joining forces with Wei Jie and Master Li.

Did the opponent wield a magical artifact? No, the opponent didn't, but he did have a magical artifact: the Hongze Banner, a weapon passed down through the Niu family for three hundred years. It was sacrificed every year, and whenever a martial artist died, it was fed with their blood, flesh, and spirit. Even if a martial artist wielded it, it could cause all water within a hundred meters to turn into a surging flood.

So, is it an invincible artistic conception? The opponent couldn't discern any artistic conception, except for the poignant autumn wind that stirred the soul, and the Mountain-Subduing Fist's Mountain-Subduing artistic conception, which was at most at the minor mastery level.

The artistic conception is inferior, and the weapon is inferior, but he just can't be killed or defeated. Dao Chengyi is so tenacious, his punches are like mountains collapsing, and his physique is like that of an ancient demon god's offspring. He is tenacious, powerful, and ignores magic and supernatural powers. Apart from wasting time, he never seems to die.

That forbidden technique is really that powerful? Niu Suizhen didn't understand. So this is a family with a Martial King lineage as its source? Then it really is...

"All our efforts were in vain, all our efforts were in vain..."

In the study, Niu Suizhen sighed with complex emotions. He slumped in a rocking chair, looking so old and weak. Beside him, the Black Mountain of the Mighty Bull Demon Sect also carried a pungent smell of blood.

"You're almost there, but I've lost everything! My intermediate-level martial arts technique and the resulting intermediate-level body were destroyed by that bird girl. Forget about becoming a Martial Marquis, I might not even survive. So tell me how you're going to compensate me!"

Black Mountain cursed and swore. The spiked club, which had been cut in half, lay on the ground. His expression was not friendly as he pondered how to salvage the damage.

“I’m thinking about how to compensate you. I know you just want the meat.”

Niu Suizhen kept his eyes closed. Heishan naturally didn't care much about the other compensation, and the Niu family really couldn't offer anything good.

"The Niu family is so large that it's not necessarily only that thing that I'd like. Anything that can help me enter the Wuhou realm is fine."

Heishan made a pointed remark, and Niu Suizhen's eyes flickered before he changed the subject.

"Please wait a moment."

Just then, a martial arts master from the Niu family announced from outside the door that the person they were looking for had arrived.

“This junior, Niu Anxin, greets the Supreme Lord Suizhen and the envoy from the Upper Sect.”

Niu Anxin walked in wearing a black-on-white outfit, and the white headband on her head displeased Niu Suizhen.

"I've called you here to discuss a few things with you. First, the family apologizes to you. The family's power is not what it used to be. We've done our best to search the Mu family's mine, but we still can't find your grandfather's remains. I'm afraid we'll have to erect a cenotaph for him."

"..."

“When the family suffers misfortune, Anxin naturally understands the hardship. The fact that the family members can sympathize with my grandfather’s efforts and work so hard is not in vain. I think he would be gratified if he knew this in the afterlife.”

Niu Anxin spoke with a hint of bitterness, as if she had come to terms with reality.

"The second thing is that your grandfather recommended you to me before he passed away. In addition, you did achieve good results in the Qingmang Battle. You can go for the apprenticeship of the Mighty Bull Demon Sect this time. After the burial in a few days, you can accompany Elder Black Mountain."

Niu Suizhen looked at the person kneeling on the ground. This opportunity was not originally his. Unfortunately, the undisputed person was beaten to death, while he showed talent and had a grandfather who was willing to risk his life for him.

"This kid? Hmm... not bad. He's just one, but he's almost a Martial Master, and he's got some fighting skills."

Heishan offered lukewarm praise, saying that it didn't matter if the skill level was a little lacking, since geniuses couldn't be found every year, and it wouldn't be a problem to squeeze one person in.

"Please forgive Anxin for refusing."

“Anxin lost her father and mother at a young age. Her grandfather raised her single-handedly. It was he who sought an opportunity for me to continue my martial arts after my repeated failures in planting flesh. Without my grandfather, I would not be where I am today. Now that my grandfather has passed away, if I am not here, who will be there to properly mourn him and sweep his grave?”

"Moreover, the Niu family has many outstanding talents, and there are even more astonishing individuals than An Xin. May the Supreme Lord have mercy on us, and may Elder Heishan atone for his sins!"

Leave? How could I possibly leave! If I don't sacrifice you all to Lord Bloodwing, how can I bring back my grandfather's soul!

Niu Anxin roared inwardly, wishing he could kill these two people right now and offer their heads as a sacrifice.

"...Ah, her filial piety is indeed touching."

Heishan let out a cryptic laugh. Niu Suizhen tapped the armrest of his chair and then asked another question.

"Then, Montenegro, go and pick someone that catches your eye. We'll talk again after you've made your choice."

Heishan left, shaking his head. It was at this moment that Niu Suizhen asked Niu Anxin a question.

"If you want the Niu family to rise again, what methods do you think should be used?"

This was originally an unintentional question, but Niu Anxin's next words shocked even the well-informed Supreme Elder.

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