"What? Those more than a thousand disciples from Cang Jian Ge, all skilled fighters, the weakest among them at least at the Qi realm, how can you say they're gone just like that? Where did they all go?"
Wang Tianwu glared at his elder brother, demanding, "Second brother, what's the use of you pressing me like this? Do I know just because you ask me? Instead of yelling at me, why don't you go investigate yourself?"
Upon hearing his elder brother's words, Wang Tianwu's voice immediately rose by another eight decibels.
"Big brother, what are you saying? What do you mean I'm yelling at you? Aren't I just as anxious?"
"You're anxious? Am I not? What's the use of being anxious?"
Seeing the elder and second master start to argue, Old Master Wang Xingde's neck veins bulged with anger. He slammed the bedsheet.
"Enough!"
"You two brats, I'm not dead yet. If you want to argue, wait until I'm dead!"
Chided by the old master, the two fell silent but sulked with their heads down, clearly not yielding to each other.
Wang Xingde's expression was grim. Looking at his two sons, he felt a splitting headache.
The elder son was gentle as water but narrow-minded. Even with his own brothers, he would constantly scheme.
The second son was fiery and stubborn, and when his temper flared, he was truly oblivious to familial ties.
Although these were two unaccomplished sons, they were his only two pillars of support now.
"This is not the time for arguing. Right now, our Cang Jian Ge has reached a critical juncture. You two analyze for me, what should we do next!"
Wang Tianwu scoffed, "Father, is it as serious as you say? How has it reached a critical juncture? Isn't it just that brat surnamed Chen? I'll book a flight to Qingcheng right away, kill that brat, and avenge third brother!"
Wang Tianwen sneered dismissively, "You say you'll kill him, but can you do what third brother couldn't? Do you think your strength is much greater than third brother's?"
"Whether I'm stronger than him or not, at least I'm not saying sarcastic remarks. If you're capable, go avenge third brother! Everyone knows you and third brother had the best relationship in the family!"
Before they could exchange many words, the two brothers started arguing again.
Wang Xingde was so angry he almost spat blood, "Both of you shut up! You two brats, do you want me to live a few more years or not?"
Then he looked at Wang Tianwen, "Eldest son, you analyze, what should we do about this matter?"
Wang Tianwen pondered for a moment and slowly said, "Father, I think we shouldn't act rashly. Have you considered this possibility: that all thousand experts from Cang Jian Ge disappeared because of that brat surnamed Chen?"
"Big brother, listen to what you're saying! Is that brat surnamed Chen a god? Can he make people disappear out of thin air? I say..."
Wang Tianwu stopped halfway through his sentence, suddenly catching his father's cold gaze. He immediately shut his mouth.
"Fine, I won't say anything more. You talk, whatever you say goes!"
Wang Xingde, however, found Wang Tianwen's words quite plausible. "Tianwen, I have considered this possibility, which is why I said that our Cang Jian Ge has truly reached a critical juncture."
Wang Tianwen sighed repeatedly, "Yes, if that brat surnamed Chen truly has such great ability, then we might only have the path of seeking peace. After all, you are injured, and there is likely no one in Cang Jian Ge who can match him."
"Seek peace?"
Wang Xingde raised an eyebrow, his eyes full of unwillingness, but he had to admit that although his eldest son's approach was cowardly, it was the most practical course of action at the moment.
Of course, this was assuming that the brat surnamed Chen was indeed that powerful.
"Alas!"
Wang Xingde sighed, his eyes filled with loneliness. "If fourth brother were still here, would our Cang Jian Ge be in such a state?"
It turned out that Wang Xingde had four sons, besides these three, there was also the fourth son, Wang Tianxiong.
These four brothers perfectly matched the characters for civil and military heroes.
Although Wang Tianxiong was the youngest, he was the most talented and strongest among the four brothers.
At the age of twenty, Wang Tianxiong had already reached the realm of mastery in martial arts, and no one of his age could defeat him.
However, talent is sometimes a double-edged sword. Wang Tianxiong's extraordinary talent made him arrogant and unable to accept any failure.
In a duel with Xiao Tiance, the God of War of the Northern Territory, Wang Tianxiong was completely defeated.
Since then, Wang Tianxiong had disappeared, said to be seeking a master to cultivate his martial arts.
But more than ten years had passed, and he hadn't even contacted his family. It was likely he was long dead.
When Wang Tianwu heard his father mention fourth brother, he was displeased and grumbled, "Father, why do you still mention that little scoundrel? He hasn't been back for so many years, just consider him dead! Besides, we don't necessarily have to seek peace. Don't you still have that divine medicine, Father? After taking it, you'll definitely have the strength to fight that brat surnamed Chen!"
Wang Xingde glanced coldly at Wang Tianwu, "Heh heh, Dragon Tiger Blood Burst Pill. After I take it, it can indeed suppress the toxins in my body and double my strength for a short period. However, after twelve hours, I will explode and die. Third brother, you still remember this, very good, very good!"
"Father, I didn't mean that. I just thought, isn't this better than seeking peace?"
Wang Tianwu scratched his head. Although he knew he had said the wrong thing, admitting defeat and seeking peace was worse than asking him to die.
He had never known the meaning of "cowardly" in his life. How could he admit defeat?
"Third brother, you shut up. You're already old, and you don't know how to share your father's worries or solve his problems. You only know how to cause trouble!"
Wang Tianwen reprimanded him, then respectfully said to Wang Xingde,
"Father, in my opinion, we should first stabilize that brat. Let me probe his strength. If he is really that powerful, why must we be enemies with him? Although third brother died at his hands, it was we who tried to seize and occupy first."
"Moreover, he has the spiritual artifact you need. Perhaps if we turn an enemy into a friend, he can help you detoxify."
"Of course, if he is not as powerful as we imagine, then we will have more room to maneuver. If we don't torment him to death, how can we appease the spirit of third brother in heaven!"
Wang Xingde sighed helplessly, "Just do as you say. Eldest son, I entrust this matter entirely to you. Second son, listen to your elder brother more. I'm tired, you two can leave."
After speaking, Wang Xingde waved his hand, letting his two sons leave.
At the same time, Chen Xiao and others, who were in Qingcheng, had already set off and were on their way to Cang Jian Ge.