C164 He Was the War God!!

They all placed their trust in the intelligence gathered by their families. It was clear from the reports that Lee Zi had managed to reclaim her Silver status by leveraging the strength of the Chu family. Yet, stripped of her genetic power, Lee Zi was considered just a notch above an ordinary Silver—even if she had effortlessly massacred those Bronze Demonic Beasts as if they were mere poultry.

Indeed, despite witnessing Lee Zi's brutal efficiency, they clung to the belief in their family's intelligence. These prodigies, after all, were merely Silvers and lacked the discernment of higher echelons.

However, their confidence shattered when they engaged Lee Zi in combat, realizing too late that her power far surpassed their expectations. Within a handful of exchanges, they found themselves utterly outmatched.

Could this really be the prowess of a mere Silver? Not even the most exceptional Silver Peak geniuses could corner three of their caliber in such a brief span!

Suddenly, the trio was seized by the impulse to flee.

"Lee Zi, can we call a truce here?" one pleaded.

"Yes, we swear we'll never raise a hand against you again!" another promised.

"Lee Zi, remember our status—and yours!" the third warned.

They launched a joint attack, but Lee Zi seemed oblivious to their words, her strikes growing increasingly lethal.

Confronted with such ferocity, they knew they couldn't withstand much longer.

"Lee Zi, do you truly intend to go through with this?"

"You're digging your own grave!"

"Don't push us to play our final hand!"

These prodigies undoubtedly had aces up their sleeves—formidable ones provided by their families, meant for dire situations they were loath to squander.

But the circumstances had changed. If Lee Zi persisted in her onslaught, they would face elimination. And what good would their powerful trump cards do then?

Lee Zi remained unmoved, her gaze icy and resolute. Under normal circumstances, a direct plea for mercy might have swayed her to forgive an opponent. But this was no ordinary confrontation. They had attempted to ambush her, and had Lee Zi been any less formidable, the outcome would have been certain—

Death.

Indeed, that was the stark reality.

The recent attack was unmistakably aimed at Lee Zi herself. While it might not have been lethal, it created the perfect opportunity for the Silver Demonic Beast. This beast was on par with Lee Zi, a Silver Level contender. Caught off guard, Lee Zi's demise seemed inevitable, which understandably fueled her rage. Now, no matter what those three said, Lee Zi was beyond reasoning.

"Lee Zi, you deserve to die!"

"Do you realize the consequences if you eliminate us?!"

"You're signing your own death warrant. Our family won't let you get away with this!"

In front of their screens, viewers were left dumbfounded. They had already sensed the trio's shamelessness during their sneak attack, but they hadn't anticipated such brazenness. To resort to family threats? It was a new low in disgrace.

Indeed, these three prodigies were prepared to bring shame upon themselves. Seeing Lee Zi momentarily taken aback by their words, they seemed to grasp something.

"Lee Zi, you might not fear our family's retribution, but what about your own family?"

"We're aware that you're just an ordinary person!"

"In today's world, making an ordinary person vanish is all too easy!"

Perhaps they were caught up in the heat of the moment, or maybe they hadn't fully considered the implications of their words, but they had spoken them nonetheless. They should have realized that over a hundred million eyes were upon them! Their declarations immediately set off a firestorm of controversy online.

It's an undeniable truth that the age-old strife between powerful families and common folk persists. The societal divide is vast, often masked by the veneer of societal progress and the pursuit of happiness. Yet now, someone had brazenly vocalized such sentiments!

It's worth noting that not even the high-ranking officials of the federal government would dare make such statements before such a vast audience. This was tantamount to inviting disaster upon oneself...

In the VIP suite of the First Stadium, the elite onlookers exchanged knowing glances at the scene unfolding before them. The three individuals at the center of the controversy hailed from influential families. While everyone present might share similar thoughts, none would voice them openly. Still, it was shocking that these scions, from families not even among the most powerful, would so boldly make their stance known to the public.

Their clans were undeniably too powerful, seeking others to help diminish their strength.

The three clan leaders turned pale.

Indeed, even at the Diamond level, with formidable power, they couldn't suppress the nervousness under the watchful eyes of the crowd.

After all, only those at least at the Diamond level could have made it this far!

With the gaze of such powerful beings upon them, they grew restless.

Naturally, the figure they feared most was the imposing one before them.

"The younger members of your three clans..."

As expected, he spoke up!

The clan leaders felt a tremor in their hearts.

They were aware that the onlookers were just there for the spectacle, knowing that the younger members of their clans were speaking the truth.

Though it wasn't right to say so openly, everyone shared similar thoughts privately.

Thus, they wouldn't take this as an opportunity to cause trouble.

But the individual before them was a different story.

"Chu family patriarch, there's been a misunderstanding..."

The clan patriarch hastened to clarify.

Truth be told, when it came to authority alone, any one of their three families could overpower the Chu family.

But that was merely a matter of authority. If the Chu family were truly cornered, not just the three families, but even the federal government would need to tread carefully!

The Chu family was no ordinary lineage.

"Misunderstanding?"

"What misunderstanding?"

"That the three failures from your families are fabricating lies?"

"That my granddaughter-in-law hasn't faced any threats?"

These words caused many in the crowd to shift uneasily.

While the relationship between Chu Yi and Lee Zi was common knowledge, few believed that Chu Yi could truly end up with Lee Zi.

After all, Chu Yi was the Chu family's sole male heir of his generation, the uncontested future patriarch.

This was common knowledge.

The future granddaughter-in-law of the Chu family was destined to be the matriarch, a position of immense prestige throughout the Federation.

Given the Chu family's standing, their future granddaughter-in-law was bound to be someone of significant stature.

In the eyes of many, she would likely come from one of the Federation's elite families.

After all, it conformed to the normal conventions of family alliances through marriage.

Hence, they merely smiled at the relationship between Lee Zi and Chu Yi.

If Lee Zi still possessed her formidable genetic power, the possibility of this union being genuine might stand. But now, Lee Zi had become worthless, so there was no way she could be the matriarch of the Chu family!

Chu Yi's involvement with Lee Zi was simply for amusement, especially given her exceptional beauty.

However, Chu Tianfeng's recent statement was tantamount to a public acknowledgment of Lee Zi's status.

This changed everything!

With such a declaration in public, barring any unforeseen disasters, Lee Zi's status would be solidified.

In that moment, the minds of the leaders of the three great families were in turmoil.

They were genuinely frightened.

To threaten the future matriarch of the Chu family?

The consequences of such an act were too grave for even the combined might of the three great families to bear!

And so, at this moment, their legs shook with trepidation.

"Very well, I've taken note of this incident."

"Should anything befall Lee Zi, or should her family suffer any repercussions, then you three great families..."

A sinister smile crept across Chu Tianfeng's lips.

"...might as well cease to exist!"

The heads of the three families were taken aback; they hadn't anticipated such a blunt threat.

But, upon reflection, their fear subsided.

After all, they lived in a society governed by law, where everyone was expected to abide by the legal system.

Indeed, they resorted to brute force against the weaker and wielded the law as a weapon against the stronger.

They believed Chu Tianfeng's overt threats would unsettle many.

Each family valued a delicate balance and adherence to unwritten rules.

Chu Tianfeng's readiness to wipe out an entire family was a clear violation of these norms.

Predictably, it caused many to furrow their brows in disapproval.

Therefore, someone rose to their feet.

"Old Chu, let's leave these matters to the younger generation and refrain from getting involved," they suggested.

"Here's a proposal: I'll take charge and have the three family heads host a banquet to offer their sincere apologies. Would that be acceptable?"

This was a gesture of considerable humility.

Naturally, it was no less than what the three family heads deserved.

The truth was crystal clear to the family heads. They understood that Lee Zi was not to blame; rather, it was the young members of the three major families who were excessively arrogant and ignorant.

Chu Tianfeng offered no reply, merely fixing the speaking patriarch with an icy gaze. After a moment, he finally spoke, "Are you implying that the Hee family intends to take their side?"

The head of the Hee family was taken aback, his face souring. Had there been fewer onlookers, he might have simply sighed and stepped back. But now, with so many eyes upon him, retreating would mean the Hee family would utterly lose face.

"Old Chu, you can't possibly mean—"

"Answer me, will you?!"

Chu Tianfeng's voice thundered, resonating throughout the venue. Yet, an eerie occurrence unfolded. Normally, such a tremendous sound wave would have the strength to topple the surrounding structures. However, aside from their ability to hear it clearly, the room remained unaffected.

As the family heads remained silent, pondering Chu Tianfeng's formidable power, they witnessed a scene that struck them with terror. Chu Tianfeng was approaching!

Indeed, he was coming closer. But Chu Tianfeng's approach was not from the ground. He was walking through the void...

In that instant, every face was painted with astonishment.

"This is—"

"The War God..."

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