Extraordinary Comprehension: I Establish an Immortal Villain Family

Chapter 41: A Sudden Change! Anomaly!

"Number Nineteen, when will we act?"

A figure dressed in black robes, with the number twenty-three engraved on their forehead, stepped forward and asked in a low voice.

The leading figure, Number Nineteen, replied calmly, "No rush. Let's wait until their trial is over and this Heaven-Sealing Formation is taken down."

After a pause, Number Nineteen continued, "Have we figured out the backgrounds of the Chen family's protectors?"

"Hmm."

Number Twenty-Three nodded and replied, "There are three protectors in total. The strongest among them is Chen Tianchen, the leader of the Chen family’s Fourth Peak. His power has reached the True Self Realm. The other two are elders of the clan, both at the peak of the Spiritual Wandering Realm."

"At that time, Nineteen, you will handle Chen Tianchen. Twenty-Three and I will take care of the two elders at the peak of the Spiritual Wandering Realm. As for Twenty-Seven and Twenty-Eight, they will be responsible for suppressing the target, Chen Zhaosheng, and Cripple him."

"Nineteen, what do you think?"

The leader, Number Nineteen, closed his eyes briefly, then nodded, saying, "Let's proceed with that plan."

Time passed slowly.

In the blink of an eye, it had been a full day since Chen Zhixing left the flying ship.

During this day, the competition among the Chen family's new generation of disciples had gradually heated up.

On the first day alone, more than ten members of the Chen family were eliminated.

However, none of this concerned Chen Zhixing.

"Where is the formation’s core?"

Chen Zhixing walked along the edge of the Heaven-Sealing Formation, frowning slightly as he spread out his spiritual sense, constantly searching for the core of the formation.

Indeed, he had no intention of participating in this trial.

His purpose in coming to the Southern Border was to find the tomb of the Jiu Feng Daoist and obtain the "Nine Gods Technique."

And perhaps, to prevent a certain catastrophe destined for the Chen family.

"Young Master, are you trying to find the core of the Heaven-Sealing Formation and leave here without alerting anyone?"

A cold female voice echoed in Chen Zhixing’s mind.

"That's right," Chen Zhixing nodded.

"This formation was likely set up by a grandmaster of formation. Even if you find the core, you may not be able to break it."

Qingzhi, who had extensive knowledge, immediately recognized that this formation was of a high grade, probably the work of a formation grandmaster at the True Self Realm level.

She couldn't help but doubt Chen Zhixing’s ability to find the core and silently break the formation to leave.

"Let’s give it a try," Chen Zhixing replied with a faint smile.

"Alright, I also know a bit about formations. When the time comes, I’ll help you think of a way to break it."

Qingzhi smiled slightly, then curiously asked, "Young Master, why must you leave now? Why not wait until the trial is over? The formation will be removed then, and it wouldn't be so complicated."

Chen Zhixing didn’t answer. Instead, he looked up at the flying ship hovering in the distant sky.

If his memory was correct...

This trial would be the turning point in the downfall of the entire Chen family!

Chen Tianchen, the leader of the Chen family’s Fourth Peak, would meet a tragic end in the Southern Border, leaving no remains!

The Chen family's prodigy, Chen Zhaosheng, would have the King’s Insignia forcibly removed, and overnight, he would be reduced to a cripple!

And the ones behind it would be an organization called ‘Spider Web.’

To Chen Zhixing, the fate of Chen Zhaosheng was of little concern.

Though in this life, because he had proactively revealed his Nine Ancient Patterns talent and because Chen Tianliang hadn’t faced danger in the South Sea Secret Realm, the tragic fate that his family suffered in the original plot of "The Great Cultivation" hadn’t occurred, sparing them from the cruel bullying by Chen Tianxiong’s faction.

But when he thought of the difficulties his father faced when he was born, how Chen Tianxiong deliberately withheld family resources, forcing Chen Tianliang to almost venture into the South Sea Secret Realm...

And how Chen Zhaosheng had been covertly plotting against him, setting traps for him over the years...

He couldn’t help but feel a deep dislike for this father and son pair.

Even now, why did Chen Zhaosheng repeatedly express a desire to test his strength? Wasn’t it just to find a legitimate reason to challenge him, to humiliate Chen Zhixing in public?

Including that fool, Lu Ying—why did she always manage to follow Chen Zhaosheng around, and even participate in the Chen family's internal trials this time?

Did Chen Zhaosheng really have a thing for Lu Ying?

No.

Everything Chen Zhaosheng did was just for show, to provoke him, to make him lose his temper and take action.

And Chen Zhaosheng would then have a justified excuse to trample on him.

"A petty and jealous mind, narrow-hearted, hypocritical to the extreme. He wants to crush me yet still cares about his image, not wanting to leave a bad reputation for ostracizing his kin. He’s truly despicable."

Chen Zhixing couldn’t help but sneer in his heart.

Shaking his head, Chen Zhixing calmed his thoughts.

Chen Zhaosheng was just a small fry. Even if he survived this ordeal, Chen Zhixing would make sure to settle the score with him.

This guy was really starting to irritate him.

Cultivation is a path of mind and heart.

If you can’t even clear your mind, how can you cultivate your heart?

But—

Chen Tianchen was the only person in the Chen family who truly treated Chen Zhixing’s family kindly.

Even in the original storyline of "The Great Cultivation," he was one of the few who brought warmth to Chen Zhixing’s dark childhood.

Chen Tianchen’s fate shouldn’t end in tragedy here.

And to change all this—

Chen Zhixing could only become stronger and turn himself into the anomaly that changes the outcome of this disaster!

Time passed slowly.

As Chen Zhixing quietly contemplated these thoughts, he continued searching for the core of the Heaven-Sealing Formation with his spiritual sense.

Suddenly—

Chen Zhixing’s steps halted.

"Found it!"

Chen Zhixing's eyes flashed as he looked up at a large green stone.

He felt it.

The core of the Heaven-Sealing Formation was buried beneath that stone.

On either side of the stone, two young men, around twenty years old, were facing each other in a tense standoff.

One of them held a ring-handled long knife, while the other wielded a crescent-shaped long axe.

Both of them bore bloodstains, evidence of a previous clash that had ended in a draw.

"Who’s there?"

"Huh? Third Young Master?!"

In an instant, both of the Chen family youths turned to look at Chen Zhixing.

Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised that there were people fighting at the core.

"Third Young Master, you came just in time! Let’s team up and take this guy down! He’s got at least six bracelets on him—we can split them evenly!"

The young man holding the ring-handled long knife shouted with delight, immediately moving closer to Chen Zhixing.

"You're lying! Third Young Master, don't trust him! This guy tricked me the same way earlier and then stabbed me! If I hadn’t reacted quickly, he would’ve succeeded!"

The young man with the crescent-shaped long axe shouted anxiously.

In their desperation, both of them rushed toward Chen Zhixing, fearing he would join forces with the other.

Closer.

Getting closer.

In the blink of an eye, the two were only a yard away from Chen Zhixing, one on the left, the other on the right!

Seeing that Chen Zhixing remained expressionless, the two secretly exchanged glances, sharing a knowing look.

"These Chen family direct descendants are so naive, haha!"

"Another fool fell for our trick! Let’s eliminate him!"

In an instant, the two burst into laughter and swung their weapons at Chen Zhixing!

A surge of Spirit Nourishment Realm power emanated from both of them!

Boom!

A pair of slender, pale hands shot out like lightning, grabbing the two men by their necks as if they were mere chicks.

"Ah?!"

In an instant, their eyes widened in shock, their smug smiles frozen, replaced by disbelief.

W-what just happened?

"Why are there always people who take pride in petty tricks?" a calm voice rang out.

Chen Zhixing raised his head, his expression unchanging as he lifted the two by their necks and gently knocked their heads together.

Boom!

In an instant, the two felt as if their heads had collided with solid steel, a sharp pain causing them to pass out.

Chen Zhixing casually tossed the unconscious pair onto the branches of a distant tree.

Then, he removed the bracelets from his hands and tossed them onto the pair as well.

After finishing all this, Chen Zhixing took a deep breath and moved the green stone aside.

In the next moment—

Chen Zhixing looked down at the spot beneath where the green stone had rested, and his gaze sharpened.

"Hmm?"

Chen Zhixing raised an eyebrow, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.