The System Arrives: Leading My Clan to Become the Strongest

114: Chapter 114 Huangfu Canglan and his two companions visitNight was as dark as ink. Inside the room, spiritual energy surged, and a faint black halo swirled around Jiang Chen, looking like a miniature netherworld.

Jiang Feng and Jiang Xueqin held their breath and stood respectfully behind him. Facing their young Clan Chief at such close range, they didn’t even dare to breathe heavily.

”The two of you are the most outstanding geniuses of our Jiang Family. I promised you during the day that if you achieved good results, I would pass on more powerful Cultivation Techniques to you.”

Jiang Chen spoke calmly, his voice wrapped in thick spiritual energy, piercing directly into their Sea of Consciousness.

”Today, I shall pass on to you ’The Primordial Undying Record.’ It is of the peak Heaven Rank and leads directly to the Great Perfection of Undergoing Tribulation. When cultivated to the extreme, one can condense the Primordial King Physique and the Heavenly Undying Body. Both the Physical Body and Divine Soul will become indestructible through ten thousand tribulations.”

Before his voice faded, Jiang Chen held two fingers together. A beam of Chaos light suddenly burst from between his brows and split into two, shooting into the foreheads of Jiang Feng and Jiang Xueqin like swimming dragons.

Buzz—

The two only felt their Sea of Consciousness tremble violently. Countless profound runes and key points of the Cultivation Technique flooded in like a tide—from the basic methods of Qi induction to the breakthrough methods for the Great Perfection of Undergoing Tribulation, and even the techniques to condense the two great undying Physiques. Every word and sentence was like a heavenly law or Dao rule, deeply engraved into the depths of their Souls.

Jiang Feng’s blood and Qi surged throughout his body. His originally sluggish Meridians felt as if they were completely cleared, and a prehistoric power originating from the primordial era lay dormant within him. Jiang Xueqin’s Divine Soul became clear; an undying phantom faintly appeared above her sword heart, and her Sword Intent instantly soared by several levels.

”Thank you for bestowing the technique, Clan Chief!”

The two bowed in unison. Their excitement could not help but echo through the courtyard, their eyes filled with fanaticism and awe.

This kind of supreme Legacy was unique even if one were to search the entire Yuan Kingdom.

”The Cultivation Technique has been engraved into your Sea of Consciousness. You must proceed step by step; do not be impatient for success.”

Jiang Chen withdrew his spiritual energy, and the faint black halo slowly dissipated.

”I have given you the Cultivation Technique. You need to Cultivate it well. Do not think you can slack off just because you have a Heaven Rank Cultivation Technique.”

”Yes.”

The two complied and withdrew, their steps light, their hearts filled with the urgency to Cultivate the new technique.

Silence returned to the room. Jiang Chen stood by the window with his hands behind his back, looking toward the imperial palace, a cold light flickering in his eyes.

Having previously severed one of Huangfu Canglan’s arms, the grudge with the Huangfu Family was completely established. However, he was certain that the Huangfu Family would not take action against him because of this.

The main reason was that he was strong enough; those people in the Huangfu Family were not confident. Otherwise, as the ruler of a country, how could they allow another to sleep soundly beside their bed?

The next day.

Fifth Elder Jiang Beiyuan came to report, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.

”Clan Chief, the three Old Ancestors of the Imperial Family have arrived together. They say they have important matters to discuss and have brought generous gifts, stating they wish to set aside past grievances.”

Jiang Chen was momentarily stunned, then a cold sneer appeared at the corners of his mouth.

Having just severed an arm yesterday, they came to seek peace today. The Huangfu Family was indeed flexible.

It was nothing more than valuing his strength. It seemed they needed his help with something. When someone offers unsolicited favors, they are either hiding evil intent or a trap.

”Have them wait in the front hall.”

Jiang Chen gave a faint instruction and turned to walk toward the front hall.

Inside the front hall, Huangfu Canglan was dressed in a purple-gold brocade robe, his expression steady, but his left sleeve was empty. Although the arm Jiang Chen severed during the day had been reattached, it was still wrapped in thick bandages, with hints of blood showing through. This was mainly because the Sword Intent of the Nirvana Sword Art was too overbearing to be cleared away instantly.

Huangfu Xuance had a gentle smile, as if Huangfu Canglan’s injury was just a trivial matter in his eyes.

Huangfu Jinghong had a solemn expression. Huangfu Shenghua followed beside him. Because of what happened last night, he felt it necessary to have Huangfu Shenghua act as a buffer.

The moment Jiang Chen stepped into the front hall, the gazes of the three people inside converged on him. Their expressions varied, but all carried an ill-concealed complexity.

At this moment, Huangfu Jinghong was the first to withdraw his aura. The tense lines on his face softened slightly, and as he stood up, his robes moved slightly, carrying a hint of solemnity.

Huangfu Xuance still wore a smile, but it was no longer the perfunctory one of the past. There was a bit more genuine wariness and an intent to win him over in his eyes. His gaze lingered on Jiang Chen for a moment before moving on unobtrusively, as if measuring him or confirming something.

Only Huangfu Canglan’s gaze toward Jiang Chen was complex to the extreme—there was resentment from the pain of his severed arm yesterday, the unwillingness of being crushed by absolute strength, and even more so, the endurance of having to bow his head.

The bandages on his left arm still seeped with faint blood. The residual power of the Nirvana Sword Art was still eroding his Meridians, and every movement brought a piercing pain. Yet, facing Jiang Chen, he ultimately suppressed all negative emotions and cupped his hands along with the two Old Ancestors, though his movements were inevitably somewhat stiff.

”Clan Leader Jiang.”

Huangfu Jinghong was the first to speak, his voice deep and steady, carrying the composure of an older generation Cultivator.

”Visiting unannounced today, firstly to apologize, and secondly to discuss important matters. I hope the Clan Chief can be magnanimous.”

At this moment, Huangfu Shenghua, standing to the side, was scratching his head, looking somewhat confused as he watched the three Old Ancestors apologize to Jiang Chen.

Although Jiang Chen had wiped out the entire Zhao Manor last night and even severed one of Huangfu Canglan’s arms with a single sword strike—anyone with some strength was aware of this.

But Huangfu Shenghua hadn’t paid attention to these things. Having finally returned to the capital, as a playboy, he naturally had places he wanted to go.

As a result, he had just returned when his grandfather dragged him to Jingyun Courtyard.

Jiang Chen nodded faintly, his gaze sweeping over Huangfu Canglan’s severed arm before finally landing on the three Old Ancestors. His tone was calm and indifferent.

”You are all too polite. Regarding yesterday’s events, each had their own stance; there’s no right or wrong to speak of.”

Hearing this, Huangfu Xuance quickly took over the conversation, his smile becoming even more humble.

”Clan Leader Jiang is wise. As for the Zhao Manor matter, they deserved to die for their crimes. Clan Leader Jiang’s action to clean house was truly an act of removing a pest for the people. Our Imperial Family should have been grateful. It was just that the three of us were momentarily confused and failed to distinguish right from wrong, even attempting to stop you. My eldest brother also spoke out of turn upon seeing the Zhao Family destroyed, which offended the Clan Chief and led to the disaster of his severed arm.”

Saying this, he turned slightly toward Huangfu Canglan, signaling with his eyes.

Huangfu Canglan took a deep breath, suppressing the frustration in his heart, and said in a heavy voice:

”Clan Leader Jiang Chen, yesterday was my fault. I shouldn’t have fought you without knowing the facts, nor should I have questioned your actions. I accept the punishment of the severed arm. Today, on behalf of the Imperial Family, I apologize to you. I hope you can be generous and not hold this matter against us.”

After saying that, he actually bowed slightly, adopting a very low posture. Beside him, Huangfu Jinghong also added.

”Clan Leader Jiang’s sword technique is matchless and overbearing. Although my brother’s arm has been reattached, the Sword Intent remains, damaging his foundation. This matter is ultimately our Imperial Family’s fault. We have brought Saint Grade healing treasures such as the Thousand-Year Snow Lotus and Spirit-Concentrating Jade Dew as a token of our apology. We hope the Clan Chief will accept them and, for the sake of the people of the Yuan Kingdom, set aside past grievances.”

As he spoke, he took out several jade boxes. The moment they were opened, spiritual light overflowed and the fragrance of medicine wafted through the air. They were all rare Heaven And Earth Treasures, enough to show the sincerity of the Imperial Family’s apology.

Jiang Chen’s fingertips lightly tapped the table, his gaze sweeping across the faces of the three men.

He could naturally see that the Imperial Family was sincere in seeking peace. Although the humiliation of the severed arm was heavy, it was not irreconcilable. However, the fact that the Huangfu Family chose to compromise so easily made him feel that something was unclear.

Their decisiveness when they tried to stop him yesterday contrasted sharply with their current subservience. If his strength hadn’t been formidable enough, the situation would likely be very different right now.

A faint, almost imperceptible curve appeared at the corner of Jiang Chen’s mouth, his tone still indifferent.

”I accept your apology. If the three Old Ancestors have something on their minds, you might as well speak plainly. What do you want me to do this time?”