Seeing this, Wu Tian not only did not stop him, but gently let go, exposing the young man to danger, while he leisurely retreated to the side.
"laugh--"
The dagger cut through the wind, piercing the junior's chest with unerring accuracy, its blood staining his clothes.
The younger member of the Sun family stared wide-eyed, filled with confusion and despair: "Father, how...why would you...kill me?"
The middle-aged man's face was frosty, and his voice was as cold as iron: "Since you are no longer a member of the Sun family, you are no longer my son."
After speaking, he resolutely drew his dagger and pushed the junior aside, as if he were bidding farewell to the past.
Suddenly, the change was like a thunderbolt, shocking the entire Sun family.
They looked at each other in disbelief.
Before Wu Tian had even exerted any effort, the internal order of the Sun family had already fallen into chaos.
To protect himself, the son betrayed his family lineage, while the father resolutely drew his sword and killed his son on the spot, all to save face for the family.
This scene was both tragic and resolute, leaving one heartbroken.
Sun Zhendong looked pained. He had never imagined that his descendants would kill each other, let alone that the Sun family's reputation would require the sacrifice of their lives to maintain.
Thinking of this, he felt a sharp pain in his heart, and his body trembled so badly that he could barely stand.
Wu Tian glanced at Sun Zhendong, a playful smile playing on his lips, and casually exclaimed, "Wonderful! The Sun family, one of the four major families in Linhai City, is indeed deeply rooted and flourishing. The death of a few people is not worth regretting at all."
Upon hearing this, the members of the Sun family all lowered their heads and remained silent, overwhelmed with shame. Silence became their only way to save their lives and maintain the family's reputation.
Faced with a life-or-death decision, the fragility and resilience of human nature collide violently, and family honor versus personal safety seems to be an impossible choice.
At this critical moment, the middle-aged man, holding a dagger, stared at Wu Tian with icy eyes and said in a firm voice, "The sons of the Sun family are men of iron will, preferring to die a glorious death rather than live a shameful life. Do not disregard the honor of your family in order to survive in this world."
His voice was like a booming bell, deeply moving.
However, this sound did not boost the morale of the Sun family members.
Faced with overwhelming power and boundless fear, people usually think of preserving their own lives.
Faced with the middle-aged man's unyielding attitude, Wu Tian couldn't help but applaud and exclaim, "What a tough guy from the Sun family! Since that's the case, I'll start with you. I want to see just how tough your bones really are."
The middle-aged man remained calm and composed, his entire being radiating arrogance. "I know I am no match for you, but your idea of using me to threaten my father is wishful thinking."
After saying this, he turned to look at Sun Zhendong, his eyes filled with deep affection and determination. "Father, when the Sun family was at its peak, you were our pillar of strength. Now that the Sun family is in great trouble, I will never become a burden to you."
"No--"
Sun Zhendong understood the middle-aged man's intention and shouted with all his might.
However, it ultimately failed to stop the middle-aged man's tragic act.
The middle-aged man resolutely raised the dagger and plunged it deep into his chest.
Blood gushed forth like a spring, staining clothes red and reddening the hearts of everyone.
He then collapsed, and yet another member of the Sun family died before the crowd.
The air was thick with sorrow and the smell of blood.
The remaining people looked at each other, their hearts pounding like drums.
Although the "farewell" of middle-aged people may seem spectacular and worthy of emulation, no one is willing to easily give up a vibrant life.
The ship of life carries only an individual's life, while the honor of the family requires the maintenance of every member of the family.
Wu Tian crossed his arms, his eyes as cold as ice, staring at Sun Zhendong with a gentle tone that revealed endless mockery, "I never expected that there would be no shortage of reasonable and sensible people in the Sun family. Knowing that you would not save them, they chose to end their own lives first."
After saying this, his gaze slowly swept over the remaining members of the Sun family, and his words suddenly became colder. "Now, you only have two paths before you: one is to end your own lives like him, and the other is to die by my hand."
Although his tone was calm, as if he were speaking softly to everyone, his words were like the sharpest daggers, piercing straight to the deepest part of people's hearts.
"I...I don't want to die, Grandpa, save me, please save me, I really don't want to die!"
Among the crowd, the pampered young master of the Sun family could not withstand Wu Tian's arrogant pressure and cried out to Sun Zhendong for help.
“Father, for the sake of the Sun family’s future, please speak up. As long as the green hills remain, there will always be firewood to burn. If the entire Sun family dies, it means that everything is gone.”
Instantly, the cries of family members mingled together, pleading with Sun Zhendong to tell Wu Tian about the massacre of the Wu family years ago.
Of course, amidst this chaos, there are still those with unwavering integrity who angrily denounce them for losing their moral character and moral integrity.
However, such a voice seemed so weak and feeble in this atmosphere of despair.
A moment later, Wu Tian's gaze locked onto Sun Zhendong again, his tone cold and unyielding, "It seems you've decided to give up on the Sun family's last hope. In that case, I have no need to show any mercy."
These words, like the whisper of death, echoed in every corner of the Splendid Manor.
The despair on everyone's faces deepened, and the cries and sobs intertwined to form a mournful elegy that echoed through the sky.
"Wu Tian!"
At this moment, Sun Zhendong, who had been silent for a long time, suddenly spoke up. His voice was clear, but it was filled with endless resentment and hatred: "You have killed so many people, can't you let go of your hatred and forgive them?"
“Forgive?” Wu Tian’s voice was as cold as frost, each word piercing the heart. “What virtue or ability do I have to forgive on behalf of the Wu family’s dead? My mission is only to send those villains to them and beg for their forgiveness.”
The Wu family, dozens of vibrant lives, including infants in swaddling clothes, became victims of their knives.
How can such a deep-seated hatred be forgiven?
Wu Tian's vow exploded in everyone's ears like thunder, shaking every soul.
Sun Zhendong stared at Wu Tian, his eyes flashing with determination and helplessness.
He knew that if he didn't tell Wu Tian, the Sun family would really be slaughtered.
However, after Wu Tian was told, the Sun family's fate was not much better.
He took a deep breath and said earnestly, "The misfortune that has befallen your family has far-reaching implications and hidden undercurrents. If I tell you this, the Sun family will be doomed, and you will also be drawn into a powerful vortex. The forces behind it are beyond your imagination and are not something you can shake."
Sun Zhendong's words were like lifting a hidden veil.
Wu Tian never imagined that this matter would involve a force even larger than the Sun family.
However, he was fearless and said in a firm and powerful voice, "Whether I can cope or not is my own business. Just tell me the truth, and I will give you the lives of everyone in the Sun family."
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