Dragon Martial Sovereign

At this time, in a room of the Dongfang Family, many high-ranking members of the Dongfang Family clan had already gathered here for an emergency meeting.

The one seated at the highest position was the Interim Family Head of the Dongfang Family, Dongfang Jian!

The reason why the Dongfang Family had an Interim Family Head was that the Family Head's Cultivation was extremely strong, and he was attempting to break through to the Supreme Realm. Therefore, under normal circumstances, all affairs of the Dongfang Family were managed by the Interim Family Head. Only in times when the Dongfang Family faced life-and-death crisis would the real Family Head make an appearance.

Except for the Interim Family Head, Dongfang Jian, the others were the Dongfang Family's top members, who held significant status within the Dongfang Family.

"Today, the main reason for calling everyone here is to discuss matters regarding Lin Fan!"

Dongfang Jian got straight to the point: "As you all know, that Lin Fan killed our Dongfang Family's geniuses. Whether it was Dongfang Bai, Dongfang Li, or Dongfang Liang, they were all the future hopes of our Dongfang Family. The cost we've paid for cultivating these three people was enormous. Yet in the end, these elite geniuses of our family all died at the hands of Lin Fan? Thus, he must die!"

Murderous intent flickered across Dongfang Jian's frame as he spoke.

The others nodded one after another.

Clearly, in everyone's mind, Lin Fan had to die.

Dongfang Jian continued, "Now let's discuss how we are going to kill Lin Fan."

As he spoke, Dongfang Jian's eyes slowly swept over the crowd.

Immediately, someone stood up and said, "Family Head, in my opinion, killing a mere Lin Fan is simple. Our family can directly dispatch a few powerful individuals to eliminate Lin Fan once and for all. Although that Lin Fan is also a genius, his strength, after all, is still weak!"

Another added, "Indeed, a Lin Fan is insignificant!"

"I'm willing to lead the team personally to execute Lin Fan!"

"I also wish to lead a team!"

One after another, the senior members of the Dongfang Family volunteered to lead a team to kill Lin Fan.

However, at this moment, an elderly man snorted coldly in disdain and chuckled malevolently.

"This..."

Everyone was surprised to hear the elder's cold snort.

Because this elder held a very high position in the Dongfang Family, even the high-ranking members didn't dare to say more.

Dongfang Jian looked towards the elder and asked, "Elder Yan, do you have something to say?"

This elder was none other than Elder Yan, one of the old bones of the Dongfang Family.

Elder Yan snorted coldly again and said, "All you think about every day is fighting and killing, mere brute force. No wonder the Dongfang Family has gradually declined under your hands. With such intelligence, it would be surprising if you hadn't fallen!"

"Uh!"

After listening to Elder Yan, everyone fell silent.

Because Elder Yan's status was too high, even Dongfang Jian, the Interim Family Head, didn't dare to say more.

After a brief pause, Dongfang Jian respectfully asked Elder Yan for guidance, "Please give us your direction, Elder Yan!"

Instead of speaking immediately, Elder Yan slowly suffused his gaze over everyone present before finally stating calmly, "If we can borrow a knife to kill someone, why should we get our own hands dirty?"

"Borrow a knife to kill someone?"

The crowd was a bit confused.

How could they borrow a knife to kill someone?

A thought suddenly struck Dongfang Jian: "Elder Yan, do you mean..."

Elder Yan continued, "You all need to think carefully. This time, it wasn't just geniuses from our Dongfang Family who were killed by Lin Fan; talents from the Hu Family and Liu Family also perished by his hand. So, wouldn't it be better to let these two families step forward?"

After hearing Elder Yan's words, everyone nodded, finding his argument very reasonable.

However, Dongfang Jian quickly added, "However... Elder Yan, I think we need not seek external aid. Killing Lin Fan should be straightforward—no need for such an indirect approach!"

"What do you know?"

Elder Yan rebuked without reserve: "Have you investigated that Lin Fan's background?"

"This..."

The crowd hesitated.

Previously, the Dongfang Family did look into Lin Fan's background, which they concluded was insignificant.

Elder Yan continued, "I know what you are thinking in your hearts. You must be assuming that Lin Fan lacks any background, but think carefully about this—would someone with absolutely no background rise at such an astonishing speed?"

Elder Yan pointed to his head as he spoke.

The faces of Dongfang Jian and the others turned pale.

Upon further reflection, they indeed felt that had Lin Fan truly been a nobody, how could his growth be so rapid?

Elder Yan added, "If I'm not wrong, this Lin Fan is most likely a disciple secretly nurtured by some big shot. You want to kill Lin Fan, it's not hard, but have you ever considered? If you draw out the big shot behind Lin Fan, can you bear the consequences?"

Elder Yan's voice wasn't loud, but at this moment, the hearts of the people felt congested, and they also felt fortunate, glad they hadn't acted rashly. They were, indeed, worried about the big shot behind Lin Fan.

"Alright, enough said. You all discuss how to cooperate with the Hu Family and Liu Family to get these two families to take action. Do it discreetly and keep it hidden so no one can trace it back to our Dongfang Family. By the way, you can also hire an assassin. Just hire someone from an assassin organization—it won't cost much!" Having finished speaking, Elder Yan stood up and quickly left.

Meanwhile, Lin Fan was completely unaware of what was happening over at the Dongfang Family.

These days, Lin Fan was constantly engaged in Cultivation. While stabilizing his Cultivation, he also delved deeply into comprehending the Combat Five-Character Technique.

As he continued to ponder the workings of the Combat Five-Character Technique, Lin Fan discovered its profound mysteries. His Cultivation progressed steadily as his understanding of the Five-Character Technique deepened. But Lin Fan realized that as he continued to delve into it, he seemed to have fallen into a deep vortex, unable to touch the core of the Five-Character Technique. He felt that the Combat Five-Character Technique was truly vast and profound.

One day, taking a break from his Cultivation, Lin Fan stepped out of his secret chamber.

"Has there still been no action from the Dongfang Family?" Lin Fan asked Hu Feifan somberly.

Hu Feifan shook his head and replied, "Still nothing. It's strange indeed. I thought that after you had killed their geniuses, the Dongfang Family would be enraged and attack Cloud West City in full force. But unexpectedly, they've shown no reaction at all. It's completely beyond my expectations!"