472 A Real Mighty Force (2/2)
In Ji Luochen's mind, both Chen Fan and the Lin Family were equally powerful, and both knew that a war between them would be too costly for either party. Therefore, their confrontation would most likely be resolved at the negotiation table.
\”Justice your ass!\”
Lin Pojun screamed in his mind. If he was in private with Ji Luochen, he would kick his dumb ass right now. At any rate, the die has been cast and Ji Luochen had asked for help, so he must keep up the appearance regardless of how reluctant he was. He cupped his hands at Chen Fan and said: \”Nice to meet you Immortal Master Chen. My Ancestral Chief just wouldn't stop praising your abilities. There was some… misunderstanding between you and the Ji Family, so I have heard. I wonder if you would just let it — \”
Before Lin Pojun finished his words, Chen Fan cut him short with a wave of a hand.
\”Shu!\”
He shot out an azure blade aura from the tip of his finger. The aura crossed the space between Chen Fan and Ji Luochen in a blink like a flash of lightning and severed Ji Luochen's body in half.
Everything happened so fast that Ji Luochen had no idea what was happening. The smile on his dead body suggested that he was still convinced that the Lin family would help him out right before he died.
\”Just let it… it….\”
Words got stuck in Lin Pojun's mouth as anger contorted his face.
\”Shut up now. Not even Lin Shuming dares to request anything from me.\”
Chen Fan waved a dismissal at Lin Pojun and said derisively.
He didn't pay much attention to Lin Pojun's indignation and anger.
Many family lords were terrified by the turn of the event. Most of them lowered their heads and kept their silence, hoping they wouldn't become collateral damage.
\”Very well…. very well….\”
Lin Pojun's hand trembled uncontrollably.
This was the first time in his life he had met anyone who dares to oppose him. Chen Fan had killed the person who he had sworn to protect, it was no different than slapping him in the face.
\”Chen Beixuan, so you have chosen your side. I would like to remind you that the Lin Family also has an Immortal State cultivator. Plus, I have nearly half of Zhong Hai's tycoons on my side. You simply couldn't imagine the power and might of the Lin Family, so are you sure you want to be our enemy?\”
Lin Pojun really lived up to his reputation as the elite of the young generation.
He quickly held back his roiling anger, pulled a solemn face and then said coldly.
\”You? An enemy? Humph.\” Chen Beixuan sneered at Lin Pojun and scanned the many family lords behind him. \”Do any of you want to be my enemy?\”
Chen Fan's icy glare had frozen the souls of these family lords.
They hadn't recognized Chen Beixuan until they heard Chen Beixuan's name. These men and women were all well-connected individuals in Zhong Hai, of course, they knew who Chen Beixuan was and what he was capable of.
He was the murderous Immortal State Warrior, the only Immortal State warrior that was listed on the Divine Roll.
He was the real living legend.
\”Chen Beixuan, don't waste your time. I know you are powerful, but so is the Lin Family!\”
Lin Pojun flung back at Chen Fan fearlessly.
The Lin Pojun had paid a premium to coax these family lords to his side. Some of them, such as Shi Hongyi, were installed by the Lin Family to Zhong Hai decades ago and were the Lin Family's diehard supporters. Lin Pojun was very confident in their loyalty.
However, even as Lin Pojun was filled with assuredness, one man took a step forward and bowed to Chen Fan.
\”I am Xia Linfeng from the Xia family of Zhong Hai. It is an honor to meet you, General Chen.\”
Chen Fan was the general of the Cang Dragon Unit, so a lot of people called him General Chen.
\”The family lord of the Xia family?\”
Lin Pojun's eyes flickered and didn't mind the Xia family's betrayal due to the Xia family's insignificant influence in Zhong Hai.
However, to his surprise, Lord Xia was not the only one.
\”I am Gao Chengxiong from the Gao family of Zhong Hai, nice to meet you, General Chen.\”
\”My name is Chu Zhaofeng from the Chu family. Welcome, General Chen! \”
\”The Yue family of Zhong Hai welcomes….\”
More and more family lords greeted Chen Fan with a great measure of respect.
The rich heirs of Zhong Hai were stunned by the development. The Xia family, Gao family, and the Chu family were all top elite families in Zhong Hai. Why would they treat a young man with such respect?
Lin Pojun was seized by a pang of fear, but he managed to remain calm. From the corner of his eye, he caught the glimpse of a man who knelt on the ground, shifting his knee to make his way toward Chen Fan.
\”I am Tang Jianmin from the Tang Family of Zhong Hai. Please forgive me, General Chen!\”
\”I am Nin Zhengze, I beg your forgiveness as well.\”
\”Shang family also…\”
Tang Jianmin had opened the flood gate and inundated Chen Fan with apologies.
In a blink, nearly all family lords from Zhong Hai had switched sides and were kneeling before Chen Fan, leaving Yang Zhengfen and the other young lords from Lin Nan dumbfounded.
\”You… you…\”
Lin Pojun could no longer hold back his anger. Fire spit out from his eyes as he glared at Tang Jianmin and other traitors. Suddenly, a wizened voice boomed from within the main hall.
\”Hua Yunfeng, on behalf of the entire Hua Family of Zhong Hai, welcomes you, Immortal Master Chen\”
The announcement had taken the air out of Lin Pojun's sails, his eyes were filled with defeat and disbelief.