"Hahahaha, it turns out that the head of the Zhao family still has a trick up his sleeve." After a brief surprise, Zhou Xingbang and the others all looked happy.
They had witnessed Zhao Yuanji's strength with their own eyes. Now there was another master at the level of swordsman, and so many assassins who were obviously strong in combat. What were those old guys from the Mu family compared to him?
"How dare you! The Mu family of Black Stone City is a branch of my Mu family. Aren't you afraid that my Mu family's main branch will seek revenge on you later?" Seeing that the other side had another master at the level of swordsman, Mu Yunshui was secretly frightened and roared in a fierce voice.
At first, he'd thought it was just a common family feud. In reality, it wasn't uncommon. Even among the eight great families of the capital, a vicious feud was inevitable every few hundred or even thousand years. Outside of the capital, private bloodshed between smaller families was even more common. When a fight got heated, it was normal for them to shout some harsh words. He'd heard things like "annihilate all nine clans" countless times.
So, at first, he didn't take it seriously, even making a few sarcastic remarks out of gloating. But it wasn't until he was severely injured by Zhao Yuanji's palm that he realized something was amiss. Later, when he saw that the other party was determined to completely wipe out the entire Black Stone City lineage, he became even more uneasy. These guys really weren't just talking nonsense; they really wanted to wipe out the entire Black Stone City Mu lineage.
If he had not been injured, he could still help out and show off his master's power. Even if things went wrong, he could run away. However, he underestimated his enemy and was knocked off his arm by Zhao Yuanji's palm. Even his internal organs and meridians were damaged in many places. Now he can't even escape.
He didn't want to be killed together with others as a descendant of the branch family of the Mu family in Black Stone City, and die in an unclear manner. He could only bring up the name of the main family, and at the same time, point out his identity as a descendant of the Zong family.
Hearing Mu Yunshui's roar, Mu Hanyan subconsciously looked at Zhao Yuanji. This was actually something she had never figured out in her previous life.
Although private fights between families are not uncommon, unless one is extremely powerful, so powerful that even the royal family can only turn a blind eye, ordinary people would never dare to eradicate the other family in broad daylight.
What's more, there is the main family above the Mu family in Hei City. Even if according to the rules of the aristocratic families, the main family generally does not ask about the grudges between the branch families, but exterminating a family is different from ordinary grudges. The main family also has to maintain its reputation. How could it allow its branch lineage to be wiped out without doing anything?
Zhao Yuanji, aren’t they worried at all?
"So, you are from the main family of the Mu family. No wonder you have such strength." Zhao Yuanji glanced at Mu Yunshui and finally understood his origins.
Seeing Zhao Yuanji's pensive expression, Mu Yunshui was delighted. It seemed that he still had some concerns about the Mu clan.
"Remember him, don't let him leave Black Stone City alive." However, Zhao Yuanji's subsequent words to the old butler made Mu Yunshui's heart fall into an icy valley.
"You, you don't even take my Mu family seriously!" Mu Yunshui's voice was trembling slightly, not knowing whether he was angry or scared.
"The main family of the Mu family? Humph!" Zhao Yuanji snorted coldly and slowly took out a token.
The token looked extremely ancient, with the word "life" engraved on it in ancient seal script. As his hand moved, the word "death" appeared on the back. And at the top of the token, the word "holy" was written. It was just a single word, but it exuded a holy and majestic aura.
"Life and Death Order, how could you have a Life and Death Order? Who are you?" Mu Yunshui was shocked when he saw the token and asked in horror.
Not only him, even Mu Ruian's expression changed slightly.
"Has one of the three most famous families in the capital really been forgotten like this?" Zhao Yuanji said with a sad expression, his eyes full of hatred as he looked at Mu Yuanshui and others.
"Zhao, you are the remnant of the Zhao family!" Mu Yunshui thought of something, his face turned pale, and his eyes were full of despair and regret.
I'm dead, I'm really dead this time. If I had known earlier, why would I run to Blackrock City? Isn't this just courting death? Mu Yunshui regretted it so much that he just wanted to slap himself hard.
The Great Elder, who was not far away, was also shocked. It was only then that he realized that the Zhao family had been preparing for this day for not just one or two days, but for years, decades, or even hundreds of years.
Seeing the despair and regret on Mu Yunshui's face, Mu Hanyan felt even more confused.
What did Mu Yunshui mean by the remnants of the Zhao family? Furthermore, what was the origin of this token? Could it have allowed the Zhao family to disregard the law, evade the imperial court's accusations, and even prevent the Mu family from pursuing the matter later?
Mu Hanyan's gaze rested on the token again: Could it be the Holy Court, the real ruler of the continent?
"Eliminate the Mu family, leaving no one alive." Zhao Yuanji said no more and gave the order directly.
The old butler beside him slashed his palm downwards, and dozens of death warriors shouted in unison, charging towards the three elders and the Mu family members behind them. Although there were only a few dozen of them, the murderous aura at this moment was so overwhelming that it made people feel the murderous atmosphere of thousands of troops fighting in formation.
Zhou Xingbang felt his blood boiling. Regardless of the injury on his shoulder, he shouted loudly and attacked the Great Elder and others again together with the other two family heads.
The expressions of Mu Ze and others changed slightly. Being able to deal with the hundreds of black-clothed swordsmen until now was already their maximum limit. With the addition of such a group of opponents, they would definitely not be able to resist.
They are not afraid of death. Dying for the family is their greatest honor. However, they are the last hope of the Mu family. If they die, the Mu lineage in Black Stone City will be completely wiped out.
"Stop them." The Great Elder rushed towards the enemy without hesitation.
His eyes were filled with despair, but also with tragedy. He knew that even if Zhao Yuanji and the old housekeeper did not take action, they would definitely not be able to stop Zhou Xingbang and those ferocious assassins. However, he could not watch his descendants die in front of him. Even if he had to sacrifice his life, at least he would not let down the ancestors of the Mu family.
The Great Elder looked back at Mu Ruian and his son for the last time, with a silent apology in his eyes.
Mu Ruian and Mu Hanfeng didn't make a move, but the Great Elder didn't blame them. As masters of the same Sword Master realm, their opponents were the Zhao family. If they acted rashly and were caught by the other party, the Mu family would lose even their last bit of hope.
Therefore, he could only rely on himself and try his best to intercept Zhou Xingbang and others, and die without regrets!
Seeing the tragic look in the eyes of the Great Elder, Mu Ze and the others all had red eyes. Regardless of whether the Great Elder's previous actions were unworthy of his status as an elder, at this moment, he was absolutely worthy of the Mu family name.
Mu Ze and others gripped their swords tightly, ready to fight to the death, or die if they failed.
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