Being threatened like this, Du Kang was naturally very angry.
However, upon thinking of Zi Linling's identity as a chosen one, and the rumors surrounding chosen ones, he had no choice but to compromise.
But compromise did not mean he wouldn't clarify things.
"Miss Zi, this is unfair. Who knows if Du Zihao has any enemies outside? We can't hold our Du family responsible if he gets injured by his enemies, can we?"
Zi Linling gave a cold laugh and said, "I just want to hold your Du family responsible for all of it. What? You disagree? Fine!"
"You are now at the peak of the Divine King realm. If you can withstand ten moves from me, I will no longer concern myself with this matter. How about that?"
Du Kang was overjoyed and asked, "Are you serious?"
If Zi Linling truly let go, he had a hundred ways to get rid of Du Zihao without anyone knowing.
Originally, he kept Du Zihao by his side merely to cover up his past crimes. Now that Du Zihao knew, he had to be eliminated.
How could Zi Linling not understand Du Kang's intentions?
She let out a cold laugh and said, "More real than real!"
Seeing Zi Linling agree so readily, Du Kang was ecstatic.
But all is fair in war.
Du Kang was not blinded by his excitement and carefully began to sense.
He wanted to confirm if Zi Linling was truly only in the early stage of the Divine King realm.
He looked around, sensed back and forth, and even exchanged glances with the Du family powerhouses present, only then did he confirm that Zi Linling was indeed in the early stage of the Divine King realm and was not hiding her strength.
"Good! Miss Zi is a chosen one, and I believe in your promise!"
Seeing Du Kang agree, Xuanyuan Xun, Rong Guang, Shangguan Yulin, and Shen Liuxing all silently mourned for him in their hearts.
Those who underestimated Zi Linling had grass growing as tall as a person on their graves.
"Are you sure?" Zi Linling narrowed her eyes and smiled.
Du Kang confidently said, "Sure! For the Du family to stay out of this, I have no choice but to rely on my strength to overwhelm the weak."
"Oh?"
Zi Linling grinned and said, "Patriarch Du, I advise you to accept my proposal and protect Du Zihao properly!"
Du Kang shook his head and said, "Our Du family has too many affairs and not enough manpower. We really can't spare anyone to protect him. So, please forgive us, Miss Zi!"
"Heh heh!"
Zi Linling's smile turned cold, "Are you sure you won't regret it? I can give you another chance."
Du Kang sounded slightly impatient, "Thank you for your kind offer, Miss Zi! However, our Du family is indeed short-handed. Please enlighten me!"
Shangguan Yulin muttered, "Indeed, good advice can't save a damned soul!"
Rong Guang also said in a low voice, "There's nothing we can do. Some people just like to reject kindness and insist on testing the waters themselves. They deserve a beating!"
Shen Liuxing smiled and said, "You guys are wrong to say that. Maybe he likes the feeling of being unable to take care of himself?"
Xuanyuan Xun reprimanded in a low voice, "You're all too kind! It's a pity that your kindness is not appreciated!"
Although the four spoke in low voices, everyone present could hear them clearly.
Du Kang's expression turned somewhat grim, but he couldn't understand why Shangguan Yulin, Rong Guang, Shen Liuxing, and Xuanyuan Xun were so confident.
Could it be that there was truly a trick?
Du Kang's gaze fell on Zi Linling again, but he still found nothing.
Although the information mentioned that Zi Linling had subdued the Gou and Cao families with the strength of five people, it emphasized the power of formations. But could Zi Linling, by herself, deploy a formation?
Thinking this, Du Kang's worries subsided.
He secretly gathered his strength, but maintained a gentlemanly demeanor and said, "Miss Zi, please!"
Zi Linling said indifferently, "They say third time's the charm. I've given you three chances, but you didn't cherish them. How about this, I'll make an exception and give you one more chance. Why don't you consider what they have to say?"
Du Kang's face darkened slightly, "No need! Miss Zi, please make your move!"
Zi Linling smiled brilliantly, "In that case, Patriarch Du, please accept my attack!"
As she spoke, her hands quickly formed seals, and the surrounding five element laws were instantly extracted, compressed into an energy ball the size of a small ball.
"Five Element Law Burst!"
Zi Linling shouted and the ball of five element laws in her hands flew towards Du Kang.
Du Kang had not expected Zi Linling's speed to be so fast, nor had he expected her to instantly drain the surrounding law power.
Therefore, he was momentarily stunned.
In that moment of stunned surprise, the ball of five element laws exploded.
By the time Du Kang reacted, danger had already formed.
"Not good!"
He shouted and hurriedly retreated, but it was too late.
The "Five Element Law Burst" detonated fiercely on Du Kang, sending him flying and crashing heavily onto the ground.
Everyone rushed to look at him, their faces filled with shock.
For at this moment, Du Kang was already mangled and bleeding.
Blood coughed out of his mouth relentlessly, mixed with fragments of his internal organs.
"Patriarch!"
Several experts from the Cao family cried out anxiously and quickly rushed to his side, helping him up in a flurry.
"Patriarch, how are you?"
"Patriarch, are you alright?"
"Patriarch, you..."
They chattered and fumbled, stuffing a pill into Du Kang's mouth.
However, at this moment, the law power within Du Kang had not yet dissipated and was continuing to damage his internal organs.
Therefore, the pill could not be swallowed and was spat out with the blood he coughed up.
The Du family experts panicked and raised their hands to help Du Kang clear the law power.
Zi Linling did not make another move, but smilingly reminded them, "You'd better be careful, don't kill him!"
A Du family expert stood up and angrily rebuked Zi Linling, "Miss Zi, our patriarch was merely sparring with you. How could you be so ruthless?"
"Ruthless?"
Zi Linling looked innocent and said, "Don't slander me! When was I ruthless? I am an early-stage Divine King facing a peak Divine King powerhouse. Can't I go all out?"
"So going all out is called being ruthless? What kind of logic is that? Besides, how would I know that a peak Divine King powerhouse like him would be so vulnerable! To tell you the truth, I only used fifty percent of my strength!"
"Therefore, if anyone is to blame, it's his lack of skill and his underestimation of the opponent. What does it have to do with me?"
She would never tell the Du family members that she had intentionally gravely injured Du Kang.
Du Lao's revenge had to be taken by Du Lao himself, but she had to collect some interest first.
"You..."
The Du family expert was silenced by Zi Linling's words.