"Perish together with the Jiang family?"
Elder Shen squinted, "For a secret manual, why go so far as to risk the entire family!"
"The Shen family has gone too far. Even if the Jiang family is destroyed, we will never be at their mercy!"
The Jiang family head said coldly. Despite his serious injuries, he possessed an unyielding spirit and would never bow his head or compromise with the Shen family.
"It seems you will not rest until the Jiang family is annihilated today!" Elder Shen sneered. "With three Grandmasters from my Shen family, no one in the Northern Sea dares to offend us. If the Jiang family insists on this path, today the Jiang family will drown in blood!"
"My Jiang family is not to be trifled with either!" the eldest uncle said coldly. "Even if we have to fight to the death, we will hold our ground until the end."
"It seems I have underestimated the Jiang family!"
Elder Shen smiled faintly. "Struggling is futile. You truly have no idea what's good for you!"
As he spoke, many Shen family experts attacked, surrounding the Jiang family tightly. They had come here today for the Jiang family's secret manual, and they would not give up if they did not obtain it.
"Family head, please retreat!" the eldest uncle exclaimed. "As elders of the Jiang family, we will fight the Shen family to the death!"
The other uncles nodded in agreement, adopting a resolute stance. Today, even if they were to be shattered into pieces, they would not flinch.
"Among the Jiang family, only the Jiang family head has reached the Grandmaster realm. You old men are merely Half-Grandmasters, and offering yourselves up is simply courting death!"
Elder Shen said coldly. "Even the Jiang family head was defeated by me, so what chance do you have!"
"Hmph! As uncles of the Jiang family, we are willing to face death without any hesitation!"
The uncles did not hesitate, instantly launching an attack on Elder Shen. With the Shen family at their gates, the Jiang family had no choice but to fight. In this situation, this was the only course of action.
"You don't know the immensity of heaven and earth!"
Facing the uncles' techniques, Elder Shen's expression was indifferent. He unleashed a punch without any fancy moves. In the face of absolute strength, all techniques were in vain.
Boom...
A massive impact resounded. The uncles were forced to retreat, blood seeping from the corners of their mouths, their bodies trembling. Even as Half-Grandmasters, they were still far inferior to a true Grandmaster.
Elder Shen stood with his hands behind his back, while the uncles lay on the ground, having lost their fighting capacity. The Jiang family members were filled with sorrow. They had never imagined that their uncles would be defeated so quickly.
"Shen family members, heed my order! The Jiang family is obstinate and unyielding! Kill them without mercy!"
Elder Shen said coldly, a murderous intent in his eyes. He had come prepared to the Jiang family this time and would not let any of them off easily.
The disciples of the Jiang family showed no fear, ready to fight to the death. How could they tolerate such bullying from the Shen family?
The Jiang family head stood to the side, despair in his eyes. As a Grandmaster expert, he was no match for Elder Shen. Furthermore, the Shen family had two more Grandmasters, which the Jiang family could not possibly contend with.
Witnessing the scene, Elder Shen's expression remained indifferent, quite pleased. After the annihilation of the Jiang family, the Shen family would be the only martial arts family in the entire Northern Sea, holding permanent influence in the region.
As for the Jiang family's secret manual, it was not what the Shen family truly desired. Their actions were merely a smokescreen to eliminate the Jiang family entirely.
They were well aware that as a martial arts family, the Jiang family would not easily hand over their secret manual, hence their current actions. The Jiang family head also saw through this, realizing the Shen family's true intentions.
"Stop!"
Just as the two families were clashing, a voice echoed from outside. Jiang Meili arrived, her face turning ashen as she saw her injured kin.
As a woman, she had no desire to be involved in martial arts affairs, wishing only for a peaceful life. However, she had never imagined that her family would face such a disaster.
"Meili!"
The Jiang family head's expression shifted. "Why are you here! Hurry and leave this place, leave the Northern Sea!"
"So it's the eldest daughter of the Jiang family!" Elder Shen squinted. "I didn't expect you to be so beautiful. You truly are surprising!"
"You are the Shen family's Grandmaster?" Jiang Meili looked at Elder Shen. "Why are you attacking my Jiang family!"
"If the Jiang family hands over the secret manual and leaves the Northern Sea, my Shen family will not cause any trouble!" Elder Shen smiled. "However, this is not something you can decide!"
"This is utterly outrageous!" Jiang Meili frowned. "My Jiang family is also a martial arts family. Have you considered the consequences of your actions!"
"The Jiang family head has been heavily injured, and without a Grandmaster to support them, how can the Jiang family survive?" Elder Shen sneered. "However, if Miss Jiang can agree to one condition, I might spare your Jiang family!"
"What condition?" Jiang Meili asked.
Although she had come to the Jiang family, she was merely a Half-Grandmaster. If she truly tried to oppose the Shen family, having one more Half-Grandmaster would be like a drop in the ocean.
"As long as you are willing to marry me, I will spare your Jiang family!" Elder Shen stated directly. "I am a man of my word, and I will not deviate in the slightest!"
Jiang Meili's face instantly turned ashen. Elder Shen, nearly fifty years old, was actually coveting her beauty and was so direct about it.
"Elder Shen of the Shen family, you are truly shameless!" someone from the Jiang family said coldly. "You won't succeed. My daughter will not be defiled by you!"
The Jiang family head knew very well that Shen Elder Shen was not a good person; his several wives had all died at his hands. If Jiang Meili agreed, she would surely suffer greatly in the future.
"Eldest Miss, we would rather fight to the death than let you be married off!"
Many Jiang family disciples exclaimed, their hearts filled with fervor. Even if they were to meet a tragic end, they would never allow such a thing to happen.
After all, this was Jiang Meili's lifelong happiness. If she were to fulfill Elder Shen's wishes, how could the Jiang family retain any dignity?
"Miss Jiang, you should consider carefully. If you refuse today, the Jiang family will be annihilated!" Elder Shen stated. "I believe you know that my Shen family has three Grandmasters and possesses limitless resources. I will never mistreat you in the future!"
Jiang Meili fell into deep thought. At this moment, the only path to save her family was this one. Any deviation might lead to the destruction of the Jiang family.
"I truly never imagined that a dignified Grandmaster could be so vulgar and despicable!"
A light laugh sounded, and Lu Fan stood beside Lin Ke, gently stroking her hair, his expression growing indifferent.
At that very instant, the experts from both the Jiang and Shen families turned their gaze towards Lu Fan. They could not have imagined that someone would dare to utter such words at this moment, showing no regard for even the Shen family's Grandmaster.
Even Jiang Meili was startled. This was a matter of the Jiang family, and Lu Fan's words might enrage the Shen family's Grandmaster.