"Look for fortuitous encounters? Cough cough! "
Luo Ganzhen nearly choked on his saliva.
As the other party was only an offspring of the side family, he had never shown himself in public before, so he didn't have much attachment to the Luo Clan. His motive for giving him so many resources was simple — he wanted to build a sense of belonging to the Luo Clan so that he could serve the clan.
Yet, this fellow was actually intending to leave before even stepping out of the treasure vault …
Do you have to be so quick?
Even if you don't care much about your position as the clan head, you can't just leave everything to chance!
"Clan head, there's no need for you to rush into searching for fortuitous encounters. Earlier, the elders of the Luo Clan have come to a decision, and they wish for you to make the decision … As long as we settle this matter, it won't matter even if we leave the Luo Clan …"
Luo Ganzhen said helplessly.
"What's the decision?" Zhang Xuan asked.
"I believe that you should be aware of the matter regarding the Zhang clan annulling the engagement yesterday," Luo Ganzhen said.
"That's right." Zhang Xuan nodded.
As the protagonist of this matter, he was well aware of it.
"The Luo Clan is the second strongest Sage Clan on the Master Teacher Continent, and they have always been revered and respected by the masses. However, to make such a huge ruckus before so many people, they have truly lost all of their dignity. We didn't think much of it, but with your appearance, not even the prodigies of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers were a match for you …"
Luo Ganzhen's eyes lit up in agitation.
Not only had the young man before him comprehended the Spatial Quintessence of Sealing, he was also invincible among those of the same cultivation realm.
"Thus, the elders of the Luo Clan have decided to have you head over to the Zhang clan and exact vengeance for the humiliation yesterday! This is to reestablish the prestige of our Luo Clan and let everyone know that the Luo Clan is not to be trifled with! "
"Exact vengeance on the Zhang clan?" Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up in astonishment.
"Indeed. The head of the Zhang Clan, Zhang Xuan, possesses a cultivation of Saint 9-dan primary stage, and he only achieved a breakthrough a few nights ago. No matter how talented he is, the most he'll be able to do is reinforce his cultivation, so there's no way he'll be able to match up to you. Clan head, since you were able to defeat even Nangong Yuanfeng, you should be able to teach the weaker Zhang Xuan a lesson easily!"
The more he spoke, the more agitated Luo Ganzhen became. "The intentions of the elders are very simple. Our clan head should challenge the head of the Zhang clan personally and beat him to a pulp. That way, our Luo Clan will be able to regain its former glory and regain its former glory …"
The reason why the Zhang clan was so arrogant was because Zhang Xuan was the sanctum head of the Sanctum of Sages, as well as Yang shi's senior. On top of that, many of his disciples were hall masters and palace masters of the various powers.
As long as Clan Chief Luo Tianya stepped forward and taught him a lesson so that he wouldn't be able to retaliate, no one would be able to say anything about it!
The Zhang family had trampled on them to establish their prestige, so … they couldn't be blamed for trampling on them to intimidate the entire continent.
"I …"
Zhang Xuan clutched his hair in agony.
It was indeed not a problem for the Luo Clan to wash away the humiliation they had suffered, but … more importantly … that Zhang Xuan was also his son!
You want me to beat myself up?
Do you have to be so conned?
"As long as we succeed in this matter, not only will our Luo Clan regain its prestige, we'll also be able to rally the people once more … Clan Chief Luo Tianya, I beseech you not to turn me down! Once this matter is settled, you'll be able to go anywhere you want! "
Luo Ganzhen exclaimed.
The Luo Clan had been humiliated by the annulment of the betrothal in front of so many powers. If they wanted to salvage the situation quickly, they would have to go to the Zhang clan and pummel Zhang Xuan so that he wouldn't be able to retaliate at all.
Otherwise, how could they possibly regain their dignity with just a few words from a new clan head?
As for the matter regarding the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, it would be inappropriate for them to publicize it too much. Thus, they could only use the Zhang clan as a stepping stone to change the current situation.
"Let me think about it. Let me rest for a moment …"
Zhang Xuan felt a sharp pain in his chest, and his face was turning livid.
Why did everyone want to trample on his face? What the heck was this?
He wasn't the one who wanted to annul the betrothal …
"There's no need for you to rest. We believe in the strength of our clan head!" Luo Ganzhen chuckled as he walked out of the treasure vault. "The elders are already in the hall, and they are ready. We can set off right now!"
"Set off right now?" Zhang Xuan's eyes widened in astonishment.
"That's right! Vengeance doesn't wait overnight! Our Luo Clan has been around for several dozen millenniums, and we have never suffered such humiliation before! While the matter of the duel between our clan head and the Hundred Schools of Philosophers is a huge matter, and it's not convenient for us to spread the news, it's only a matter of time before the Zhang Clan learns of it as well. What if Zhang Xuan flees out of fear?
Luo Ganzhen clasped his fist. "Clan head, I beseech you to make a decision quickly. This is for the sake of our Luo Clan and our heritage!"
"…"
Zhang Xuan was on the verge of tears.
All of you only care about the Luo Clan, but have you ever considered my feelings?
I'm not just the head of the Luo Clan, I'm also the head of the Zhang clan! You want me to challenge myself and slap my own face?
"I'll listen to the opinions of the elders first …"
Zhang Xuan felt so stifled that he could explode on the spot. However, seeing the yearning look in Luo Ganzhen's eyes, he hesitated for a moment before nodding.
"Clan head, this way please!" Luo Ganzhen heaved a sigh of relief.
As infuriated as Zhang Xuan was, he couldn't deny that the other party possessed unimaginable capabilities. He was also the pride of the Zhang clan at the moment. As long as he could pummel the other party, he would be able to erase all of the humiliation he had suffered. In fact, he might even be able to make a name for himself.
Soon, the two of them arrived at the main hall, and as expected, the elders were already seated. Upon seeing Zhang Xuan, they immediately stood up in agitation.
"Clan head, are we setting off right now?"
"Let's get rid of that bastard Zhang Xuan!"
"We'll let him know that there are true geniuses in our Luo Clan too!"
…
Everyone clenched their fists tightly.
"…"
Zhang Xuan's eyes darkened.
What the heck was this?
He had come here out of goodwill to make up for the damage done to the Luo Clan, but in the end … he was forcefully dragged into becoming the head of the Luo Clan!
Not only that …
He even had to pummel him …
If he were to reveal his identity at this moment and say that he was Zhang Xuan … not only would he be unable to make up for the damage done to the Luo Clan, the other party might even think that he was toying with them. If so, it would be impossible for the Zhang Clan and the Luo Clan to reconcile.
In fact, a war might even break out between the two clans!
After a long moment of hesitation, Zhang Xuan finally said, "I can understand everyone's feelings, but I don't think that the time is right to challenge the Zhang clan yet …"
"Zhang Xuan is indeed powerful, and he can be considered to be invincible among those of the same cultivation realm. However … Clan head, you were able to defeat even Nangong Yuanfeng, so it shouldn't be too difficult for you to defeat him! This is a fair duel. We'll send over the name scroll and invite the Mingshi Tang Clan to spectate the duel … I believe that the Zhang clan wouldn't reject our duel! Why do you say that the time isn't right? "
"Indeed. Our clan head is a member of the side family, and he has always kept a low profile. He doesn't have much of a reputation on the continent either. If not for the purity of his bloodline, we would have suspected that he isn't a member of the Zhang clan … Considering how we are, what more the others? This duel isn't just about teaching that arrogant brat of the Zhang clan, Zhang Xuan, a lesson. More importantly, we're trying to establish our clan head's reputation so that everyone on the continent will know of him … "
…
Hearing Zhang Xuan's refusal, the elders began discussing fervently.
"…"
Zhang Xuan.
What everyone said made sense … They didn't know how to respond.
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