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Chapter 90:
The Su family's meeting was filled with people on the main peak. The younger generation from each branch was also waiting. Despite the overwhelming rumors about Su Changyu, many still held onto a sliver of hope. After all, they were all humans who had endured years of cultivation. Why should they be inferior to him?
But, this hope was thoroughly shattered when Su Changyu appeared.
"Father, elders, I apologize for being late." Su Changyu said, clasping his hands in greeting as he stepped into the clan hall.
An elder smiled lightly, "You arrived just in time. Your cousin was just asking about you."
"Oh?" Su Changyu's gaze swept the room. Despite not having seen her for years, he immediately recognized Su Ling'er standing among the crowd. She was just as delicate and pretty as he remembered but had matured and grown more beautiful over the years. He scanned her with his system and confirmed that Su Ling'er was indeed a chosen one with a triple-star destiny level, equivalent to a main character.
"Ling'er, it's been a long time." Su Changyu greeted her with a warm smile. Although Su Ling'er almost had her bones removed when she was a child, it wasn't his doing. Since she was both his cousin and a chosen one, he had no reason to treat her as an enemy.
However, Su Ling'er responded coldly, merely nodding lightly with a hint of change in her eyes. She thought to herself, "Cousin, don't worry. I won't let you repeat the past mistakes."
"Alright." Su Haotian, the head of the family, waved his hand. "Now that everyone is here, let's discuss the matter of the next family head."
"There's nothing much to discuss." Su Changyu said with a faint smile. "As the young master of the Su family, and with no one in my generation able to defeat me, it's only logical for me to be the future head of the family."
His words made the entire council hall fall silent. Su Haotian smiled, though Su Changyu's words were somewhat arrogant, his abilities justified them. The other elders didn't speak up either. If it weren't for the unexpected presence of Su Ling'er, there would be no one to challenge Su Changyu's claim based on his dominance over his peers.
Nevertheless, they were curious to see firsthand the extent of Su Changyu's strength. So, most were here with a mindset of spectators.
The young prodigies of the Su family were somewhat annoyed. It was one thing for the family to decide on the next head, but for Su Changyu to openly declare it as if it were a matter of course felt different.
"Young Master, I have heard that you killed the Holy Son of the Great Holy Sect. I have cultivated for over thirty years and would like to challenge you." A tall young man stepped forward and said with clasped hands.
Su Changyu recognized him as Su Ning, a cousin from his second great-uncle's branch, known for his strength and reputation among the younger generation. His challenge drew the attention of all the young talents. If Su Ning couldn't win, most of them wouldn't stand a chance either.
Su Changyu smiled and said, "Alright."
Su Haotian waved his hand, creating a special space around them. "Changyu, remember to hold back." he reminded. Although Su Ning had reached the Heavenly Saint Realm, his combat power couldn't match Su Changyu's, a young supreme.
"Young Master, be careful!" Su Ning's demeanor shifted as he launched a powerful punch at Su Changyu. The punch came with the force of a falling meteor, shattering mountains and rivers with thunderous might. His domain exerted pressure, warping the surrounding space, infused with a strong Daoist intent.
"A quasi-divine technique," Su Changyu noted, recognizing the gravity-enhancing intent embedded in the punch, which was excellent for someone who trained in fist techniques. He didn't evade or even use his domain, instead, he used part of his power from his Dao bone and manifested the Qiankun Hand. The clash was brief, and the victor was clear. Su Ning's attack failed, his domain collapsed, and he was sent flying, crashing to the ground.
Su Ning spat out a mouthful of blood, his face pale as he stood and clasped his hands, "Thank you for showing mercy, Young Master."
It was evident to Su Ning that Su Changyu had not used his full strength. Otherwise, he would have been severely injured or even killed.
Su Changyu smiled lightly, "Does anyone else want to challenge me?"
The Su family members were astonished. Even the older generation revealed looks of surprise. They knew Su Changyu was strong, but this display was extraordinary.
"This is the power of a young supreme?"
When Su Changyu killed Tang Chuan, he had not yet entered the Heavenly Saint Realm. For many, there was a significant difference between the Heavenly Saint Realm and the realm below it. Many in the Su family had reached the Heavenly Saint Realm long ago and believed their understanding surpassed Su Changyu's, who had just entered the Heavenly Saint Realm. But reality proved that true talent wasn't measured by time.
"Young Master's cultivation has reached the peak of the Heavenly Saint Realm," an elder said solemnly. "Even so, that attack just now easily crushed Su Ning. It's astounding."
"Is that the combat power of the Heavenly King Realm?"
"It must be far beyond that."
The elders could see that Su Changyu hadn't used his full strength.
"No one else?" Su Changyu asked again.
The younger generation exchanged glances, but none dared step forward. Among them were talents at the Heavenly King Realm, but they weren't blind. Su Ning's defeat made the situation clear.
Everyone's eyes turned to Su Ling'er.
"I'll go." Su Ling'er stepped forward, her voice cold. "Young Master, if I defeat you, the Golden Emperor's Heavenly Flame will be mine."
"Oh?" Su Changyu was a bit surprised. He recalled that in the original plot, Su Ling'er wasn't particularly fixated on the Golden Emperor's Heavenly Flame. Could his transmigration have influenced this?
"Ling'er, please." Su Changyu said.
"Please." Su Ling'er responded, her eyes serious. She had watched Su Changyu's performance earlier and knew his strength was formidable. But it was precisely because of this that he would attract strong enemies to the Su family. "Cousin, I must stop you from becoming the family head to prevent future tragedies," she thought.
Su Ling'er attacked, her cultivation at the peak of the Heavenly King Realm, enhanced by her supreme bone, giving her combat power far beyond her peers. She quickly formed a fiery red seal and struck toward Su Changyu.
"The Great Sun Burning Heaven Art." Su Changyu said.
This divine-level technique of the Su family, when combined with Su Ling'er's supreme bone imbued with the Daoist intent of fire, had power multiplied tenfold. If she mastered her innate divine ability, its power would be even greater.
Su Changyu activated his Dao bone's power, and used the Qiankun Hand Seal. "Suppress!"
The two seals clashed in mid-air. Su Ling'er instinctively dodged, but the Qiankun Hand Seal overwhelmed her.
"How is this possible!?" She was shocked.
"Divine Dao technique." some elders murmured, their eyes gleaming. "Young Master's physique has advanced further than before."
"His Daoist charm is innate. Truly an emperor's demeanor."
"In this lifetime, our Su family might finally produce an emperor."
Su Ling'er was injured by the impact but still had the strength to fight.
"Ling'er, stop. You're not his match." An ancient voice echoed in her mind.
"No, Ancestor, I must win!" Su Ling'er gritted her teeth, pushing her supreme bone's power to its limit.
Boom!
The scorching true essence burst out, mysterious runes shining as they flew from her supreme bone, encircling her.
"Young Master, take my second strike!"
Amidst the flames, Su Ling'er seemed like a goddess, controlling the fire to form a massive hand that covered the sky.
"No wonder she desires the primordial fire. This technique maximizes the fire's power." Su Changyu commented with interest. The flames enveloped him instantly.
"Did it hit?" Everyone was astonished. They hadn't seen Su Changyu counter. With such power, a direct hit would cause severe injury.
"Something's off..." An elder's expression changed.
In the next moment, Su Changyu appeared behind Su Ling'er. She turned, launching a palm strike, but her speed was significantly reduced. It wasn't due to hindered true essence or a flawed technique but rather an external force affecting her actions.
Su Changyu gently slapped her chest and sent her flying. Though he used little force, the unguarded blow made Su Ling'er cough up blood. Despite being able to continue, her strength was greatly diminished.
-To be continued!
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