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The two closest to him were Liu Yongzhou, the outstanding talent of the Liu Clan, and Zhao Dingtian, the outstanding talent of the Zhao Clan.
Suddenly, they were taken aback and involuntarily retreated two steps. However, after making this move, they were immediately filled with embarrassment, their faces flushing red.
Following behind Wang Shouzhe were the siblings from the Liu Clan. They were worried that Wang Shouzhe might be at a disadvantage and had intended to support him, but they didn’t expect to witness such a scene.
“Brother Shouzhe is indeed extraordinary,” Liu Ruolei murmured softly.
Liu Yuanrui, however, showed a bitter smile of helplessness after a moment of surprise. “Brother Shouzhe, you really keep surprising me.”
The Clan Leaders of the Liu and Zhao Clans, who had initially appeared confident and spirited, were instantly frozen on the spot.
The morale that the two clans had built up was shattered by a single sentence from him.
It took several moments before Liu Shengye recovered from his shock. He glared fiercely at the somewhat embarrassing Liu Yongzhou, then turned to Wang Shouzhe and said sarcastically, “Nephew Shouzhe, you’ve become more arrogant since we last met at Dingpu Crossing. Even when your uncle comes to visit, you don’t take it seriously. Does your Wang Clan, with its profound heritage, no longer understand even basic etiquette?”
Since his momentum had been broken, Liu Shengye, who was good at rhetoric, was ready to regain some ground.
Wang Shouzhe looked left and right, finally resting his puzzled gaze on Liu Shengye. “Oh, isn’t this the head of the Liu Clan? I’m sorry, but as a man, I’m not accustomed to acknowledging a jackal as my uncle.”
“You…” Liu Shengye’s face turned red with anger. He had come to confront Wang Shouzhe with a superior attitude, intending to display the prestige of the Liu Clan and the superficial skills of a traditional family under the public gaze.
But he didn’t expect Wang Shouzhe to tear off all pretenses.
“Good, good, good.” Liu Shengye laughed in anger, “I didn’t expect the prestigious Wang Clan to lose its family style and manners even before its downfall.”
“Liu Shengye, are you joking?” Wang Shouzhe looked puzzled, “Family style and manners are for humans. In this world, who would be polite to a beast?”
To “cooperate” with the propaganda strategy of the Liu and Zhao Clans, Wang Shouzhe made sure that every word he said was amplified by his energy, ensuring that the onlookers could hear him clearly.
As expected, the onlookers burst into laughter. Many of them were just spectators with no particular stance, simply there to enjoy the show.
Hearing Wang Shouzhe’s domineering words, they all laughed uproariously.
In this situation, with hundreds or even thousands of onlookers, the Liu and Zhao Clans were helpless.
“You…” Liu Shengye’s face turned red with rage, and he was almost spitting blood. His old eyes showed a fierce light. “You little brat of the Wang Clan, since you want to tear off all pretenses, don’t blame me for not showing mercy today.”
“Hehe~~ It sounds like you came to my Wang Clan’s door in such a grand manner today to pay your respects to me, Wang Shouzhe.” Wang Shouzhe’s expression gradually became serious, and he said loudly, “Liu Shengye, listen to me.”
“For three thousand years, Daqian has been prosperous. My ancestor of the Wang Clan, Wang Zhouxuan, was given the order to expand to the south, slaying monsters and paving the way for humanity, establishing a place for our ancestors to live. He made great contributions to mankind.”
Upon hearing this, many of the onlookers’ faces became serious. Most of them were locals who still held respect for Zhouxuan, the ancestor who had established Ping’an Town.
“In the 3095th year of Daqian’s prosperity, a fifth-order monster caused a beast tide. My ancestor Zhouxuan personally went to the front line, fighting to the death without retreating, determined to protect the tens of thousands of people in Ping’an Town. In that battle, my Wang Clan suffered heavy losses, with many of our clan members and family soldiers either dead or injured. My ancestors Zhouxuan and Qiongyuan both died in the beast tide. Where were Liu Zhide, the ancestor of the Liu Clan, and Zhao Bojun, the ancestor of the Zhao Clan then? Hehe, not only did they play dead, but they also let two routes of the beast tide in, causing my Wang Clan’s defense line to completely collapse.”
The onlookers gradually became angry. Such secrets would naturally not be spread by the Liu and Zhao Clans. If this was true, then the Liu and Zhao Clans were too despicable and shameless.
“Slander, you’re slandering us.” Liu Shengye roared, “Wang Shouzhe, don’t talk nonsense without evidence.” If this matter were to be completely spread, it would cause great damage to the reputation of the Liu and Zhao Clans.
Even the younger generation of the Liu and Zhao Clans were somewhat doubtful. However, since these words were spoken by an opposing force, they mostly believed them to be false.
“Whether it’s slander or not, we both know.” Wang Shouzhe said with a cold laugh, “Since you have objections, let’s talk about the present. During this insect disaster, your Liu and Zhao Clans have done so many inhumane things in order to annex civilian land. How many families have suffered because of you! If it weren’t for my Wang Clan’s relief efforts, I don’t know how many farmers would have lost their land and ended up as serfs. Do you still want to say that there’s no evidence for this?
“Liu Shengye, before you want others to respect you, you should first be a human, not a beast.”
As soon as Wang Shouzhe’s words fell, a group of farmers shouted, “It’s true, everything the Clan Leader Wang said is true.”
More and more people began to shout, “It’s true, the Liu and Zhao Clans are heartless. Not only did they not provide disaster relief, but they also took advantage of the situation to annex our land.”
The shouts of the farmers and civilians gathered together, echoing in the sky. They finally had a channel to express their inner anger.
Many travelers and passersby who had just arrived in Ping’an Town were somewhat surprised. They were all doubtful, thinking, “Is it true? The Liu and Zhao Clans are so shameless. When they annexed the land, couldn’t they have covered their shame with a piece of cloth?
They actually had the nerve to cause trouble at the Wang Clan’s door over this?
Suddenly, even the momentum of the Liu and Zhao Clans’ family members and soldiers was suppressed.Especially Clan Leaders Liu Shengye and Zhao Jinxian, they were so angry that they almost vomited blood.
In their original plan and imagination, the two clans came together to suppress the Wang’s Clan. Even if the Wang’s Clan did not beg for mercy on the spot, they would probably be scared and trembling, not daring to confront them directly.
Their greater purpose was to provoke Long Yan out, and then the two ancestors would personally suppress her under the guise of a friendly match. It was impossible to kill her on the spot, after all, the laws of Daqian were there. But to let her suffer more injuries and return to the heavens earlier was the right way.
Without Long Yan, the Wang’s Clan was nothing more than a sick tiger without claws and teeth, and they could manipulate it as they pleased, right?
But they didn’t expect Wang Shouzhe to be so audacious. Wasn’t he afraid of completely infuriating the Liu and Zhao Clans, not even giving them a chance to survive?
Just as Liu Shengye was preparing to retaliate with words, he heard some instructions from the ancestors in his ear.
His face immediately darkened, and he stepped forward, saying viciously, “Wang Shouzhe, you’re just a junior spouting big words here. Has Long Yan died? Let her come out and meet our ancestors immediately to explain the business sniper incident, or don’t blame us, the Liu and Zhao Clans, for being rude.”
What use was it for those mere civilians to shout so fiercely?
Could it be that they dared to take up their sickles and kill the noble families? Once the Wang’s Clan was completely suppressed, wouldn’t those civilians have to obey obediently?
“Hehe, the bigger the fist, the more confident.” Wang Shouzhe laughed lightly, “Just based on your treacherous and wolfish families, what qualifications do you have to meet Ancestor Long Yan? Well, don’t say that our Wang’s Clan has no manners. I’ll give you a chance. If anyone under forty in your two clans can defeat me, Wang Shouzhe, I’ll invite Ancestor Long Yan out.”
“Clang!”
“I, Wang Shouzhe, am eighteen years old. I will not refuse any opponent under forty.” Wang Shouzhe drew his steel sword, took a fighting stance, and shouted loudly.
“Please teach me!”
He stood with his sword on the steps, looking down at the heroes of the Liu and Zhao Clans as if they were nothing!
Unfortunately, none of the elites in the Liu and Zhao Clans dared to meet his gaze.
With just one man and one sword, he once again completely suppressed the momentum of the Liu and Zhao Clans.
“Brother Shouzhe…” Liu Ruolei’s eyes were already sparkling, and she murmured, “He’s a real hero, a real hero. Sob, my sister is so lucky.”
Liu Yuanrui, who always thought highly of himself, had a somewhat pale face, and he was complaining in his heart, “Brother Shouzhe, Brother Shouzhe, did you set the bar a little too high for the younger generation?”
How were they, the young heirs, supposed to behave?
In this way, not to mention the tremendous pressure on him, Liu Yuanrui, even his eldest brother, Liu Yuanhui, probably couldn’t do this, right?
At this moment.
A little girl with goat horn braids jumped out from behind Wang Shouzhe. She jumped to Wang Shouzhe’s side and also looked down at the Liu and Zhao Clans.
“Before you challenge my fourth brother, defeat me first.”
“I, Wang Luoqiu, am eleven years old!” Wang Luoqiu’s childish and proud voice echoed through the square, “I will not refuse any Xuanwu practitioner under sixteen. Please teach me!”
Before Wang Shouzhe could speak.
Wang Luoqing also slowly walked over, saying calmly as she walked, “I, Wang Luoqing, am twelve years old.”
“I will not refuse any Xuanwu practitioner under sixteen. Please teach me!”
Wang Shouzhe felt a warmth in his heart. The participation of his two sisters was not in the plan. This feeling of fighting side by side with family, having someone to protect you, and carrying the burden of the family together, was really great!
The scene was silent, and all eyes were looking up at the three young people of the Wang’s Clan. What a spirit, it was really a great spirit.
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