His eyes were bloodshot and bulging with rage as he clung tightly to Shangguan Wei's corpse. You could even hear the cracking sounds as he constricted Shangguan Wei's body.
Raising his head, Shangguan Xingyun said in a hoarse voice, "My Shangguan family is willing to hand over the Moon-Gazing Heavenly Star Technique. I hope the Grand Commander will spare my Shangguan family this time."
As he spoke, Shangguan Xingyun turned his gaze to the elders of the Shangguan family.
They were equally furious at Yang Cheng's arrogance, domineering nature, cruelty, and bloodthirstiness, for killing the head of the Shangguan family at the slightest provocation.
But Shangguan Wei died, while the Shangguan family still existed.
With Shangguan Xingyun leading the way, no one dared to object. The group immediately went to Shangguan Wei to get the Moon-Gazing Heavenly Star Technique and handed it over to Yang Cheng.
Yang Cheng didn't say a word, but with a wave of his hand, he turned and left with his men.
Only after seeing Yang Cheng and the others completely leave did the Shangguan family breathe a sigh of relief.
With red eyes, Shangguan Xingyun said, "Everyone, my Shangguan family is facing a great calamity. We should first bury my father before considering anything else."
The elders couldn't help but sigh when they saw Shangguan Xingyun in such a state.
Just as Shangguan Wei was about to strip Shangguan Xingyun of his position as the young master, Shangguan Xingyun risked being implicated by Yang Cheng after his death to stand up and protect Shangguan Wei's physical body. He even tested Yang Cheng's attitude first, which can be described as kind-hearted and responsible.
Moreover, Shangguan Xingyun's strength and ability are undeniable, and he is recognized by many elders as the young master.
An elder spoke first: "Xingyun, a snake cannot function without a head, and neither can my Shangguan family function without a master."
"Now that the head of the family has passed away, you should assume the responsibilities of the head of the family and officially take over the position."
Shangguan Xingyun shook his head and said, "But my father has already stripped me of my position as the young master."
Another elder said, "He stripped you of your position as the young master, but he didn't strip you of your position as the head of the family."
In the current situation, who else but you can be the head of the household?
Are we old men, or that two-year-old child?
"Xingyun, the position of family head is rightfully yours. Don't refuse any longer. Right now, stabilizing the Shangguan family is the most important thing."
Shangguan Xingyun nodded heavily and said in a deep voice, "Elders, rest assured, I will definitely uphold the Shangguan family's honor!"
The elders nodded with satisfaction, but they didn't notice the gloomy look in Shangguan Xingyun's eyes.
After dealing with the Shangguan family, Yang Chengben wanted to lead his men to find another target, but unexpectedly, someone came to him on their own initiative.
The person who arrived was none other than Jiang Xuerou from the Heavenly Sword Sect.
Three years ago, this girl came to the capital on behalf of the Heavenly Sword Sect to assist Zhang Xiren, but in the end she turned against him and sided with Yang Cheng.
Yang Cheng still has a deep impression of her.
This girl is a bit straightforward and doesn't quite understand things; she's easily fooled.
Three years ago, she was almost completely misled by Yang Cheng, which nearly shattered her worldview.
"So, Miss Jiang, it's been three years since we last met. You've grown even more beautiful and elegant."
"But why have you come looking for me? I, Yang Cheng, am now a public enemy of the martial arts world, aren't you afraid something might happen to me?"
After three years apart, Jiang Xuerou has indeed changed a lot.
Her demeanor and appearance have matured, and her martial arts skills have improved significantly, now reaching the level of a grandmaster.
At this moment, Jiang Xuerou looked at Yang Cheng with a touch of melancholy.
Three years ago, she thought Yang Cheng was just a lackey of those treacherous officials, but she never expected that Zhang Xiren, whom she supported, was the traitor who rebelled.
Later, she heard that Yang Cheng had wiped out the White Lotus Sect and destroyed the Thirty-Six Great Bandits after leaving the pass. She thought that Yang Cheng had grown into a pillar of the court and a true pillar of the Great Zhou.
Unexpectedly, Yang Cheng turned his attention to the martial arts world again, destroying families and clans, seizing martial arts techniques, and becoming arrogant and domineering.
Jiang Xuerou truly couldn't see through Yang Cheng now, unsure whether he was good or bad, black or white.
Calming herself down, Jiang Xuerou said softly, "Actually, I've been looking for you, Grand Commander, for a long time. It wasn't until you showed up at the Shangguan family that I tracked you down."
I've come only to deliver a message to you, Grand Commander.
The leader of my Heavenly Sword Sect wishes to request an audience with the Grand Commander to verify our martial arts skills.
"If the Grand Commander agrees, I will immediately present you with the supreme sword technique of my Heavenly Sword Sect, the 'True Explanation of Heavenly Sword.'"
Jiang Xuerou was also very awkward when she said this, and had no idea what the sect leader was up to.
Yang Cheng has been collecting martial arts techniques all over the martial arts world, and now the entire martial arts community regards him as their public enemy. Some even burn incense in hope that Yang Cheng will not choose them as his next target.
But their own sect leader actually invited Yang Cheng to the Heavenly Sword Sect and gave him the Heavenly Sword True Scripture for free. What was he thinking?
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