Chapter 133: 1 Attack 1 Defense
"Dad, why did you come out?" Miao Jiande hurriedly said.
"Hmph, do you think I'm so old I'm blind? With such a racket, how could I not come out?" the elder glared at Miao Jiande and said unhappily.
He Feiman looked at the elder with some complexity in her expression, because the white-haired elder was none other than her grandfather, Miao Hongyi, although they hadn't met many times.
As soon as Miao Hongyi stepped into the main entrance, he saw that most of the strong figures from the Hong family were present, and he was immediately secretly astonished. The Hong family had almost fully mobilized; this situation must be significant!
"Who can tell me what exactly happened?" Miao Hongyi walked into the courtyard leaning on his cane, his demeanor somewhat grim.
But as soon as he stepped into the yard and rounded the rockery, he saw four corpses on the ground, and after taking a clearer look, his entire body was fiercely shaken.
"This....."
Miao Hongyi almost doubted his own eyes; his heart was now stirring with shock and amazement. This was no small matter; it was a hugely serious issue.
"Dad, it's all the trouble caused by your so-called good granddaughter's fiancé. He not only killed four Great Elders of the Hong family but also killed Hong Tao. You must stand up for us, Elder!" Miao Caijing, as if she had found her backbone, immediately started accusing Ling Fan.
Miao Hongyi was immediately dumbfounded, "My granddaughter's fiancé? Which granddaughter, and her fiancé is way too formidable, isn't he!"
Immediately looking in the direction Miao Caijing was pointing, he saw a handsome young man standing proudly with an indifferent expression, with He Feiman standing not too far away, her face slightly tense.
"Elder Master, I hope you will join me in taking down this man!" Hong Yuankai suddenly spoke in a grave tone.
As soon as these words came out, the courtyard fell into a moment of silence.
Qi Liangping, whose turmoil had just settled, once again became tense. In the current scene, Hong Yuankai and Elder Master Miao were the most powerful.
Most importantly, Elder Master Miao was also a strong presence who had gained enlightenment of Divine Skills, and they were of the defensive type. Teaming up with Hong Yuankai indeed made the best partnership.
Hong Yuankai had seen this point, and he did not believe that they could not handle this young man together. Now it all depended on whether Elder Master Miao was willing to make a move, after all, that was his granddaughter's fiancé.
Miao Hongyi suddenly felt torn and muttered to himself, "If I had known, I wouldn't have gotten involved in this messy situation. At such a young age to have such strength, he's a real talent!"
His granddaughter finding such a talent filled him with great comfort. But this young man was a bit too sharp-edged; everything else is manageable, but killing the heir of the Hong family made things very difficult.
Miao Jiande and his brother remained silent on the side; after so many years at the elder's side, how could they not understand their father's thoughts?
The two of them sighed silently; the old man had no choice but to take action, otherwise, the Miao Family would deeply offend the Hong family.
"Dad, this kid not only killed Hong Tao but also killed Yuan Xiuqi. I advise you to quickly tie up this criminal. Otherwise, our Miao family will face dire consequences!" Miao Caijing clearly saw Elder Master Miao's hesitation.
"What?"
Not only was Elder Master Miao shocked, even Hong Yuankai was stunned.
"Is it true?" Miao Hongyi sharply turned to look at his sons.
"It's true!" Miao Jiande said quietly.
"Clang!"
Miao Hongyi's cane struck the ground fiercely, and the stone slabs beneath shattered instantly.
"Yuankai, make your move!" Miao Hongyi bellowed.
He had not wanted to take action, but upon learning Ling Fan had even killed people of the Yuan Family, not to show some resolve would mean the downfall of the Miao Family was imminent.
Moreover, he faintly felt that this individual, who dared to cause such an uproar, was not simple. Even if he and Hong Yuankai joined forces, they might not be able to take him down.
Seeing the old master's attitude, others did not think the same.
First off, Miao Cai Jing's face bloomed into a big grin, "Hahaha, you little bastard, you didn't expect this day to come, did you? Weren't you just threatening me a moment ago? I can't wait to see you kneel and beg for mercy!"
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In her view, with these two Grandmasters who had achieved Divine Skills joining forces, even if Ling Fan were exceptional, he'd inevitably have to surrender. The difference between having Divine Skills and lacking them was like heaven and earth!
Seeing Elder Master Miao take action, Hong Yuankai immediately felt as if he had taken a heart-stabilizing pill, feeling greatly relieved.
He then took out a pair of Essence Gold Gauntlets and put them on. These were his specially made weapons. With his iron fists combined with the strength of Divine Skills, he could even exert a force of up to 250,000 pounds, far surpassing an ordinary Martial Saint.
And the Defensive Astral Qi that Elder Master Miao had mastered was so strong that even his full-force punch could hardly break through. The two of them working together, one on the offense and one on the defense, was seamless.
"Boy, you killed my son and destroyed four Elders who transmit skills of my Hong family. This feud is irreconcilable; today, you won't escape punishment!" Hong Yuankai roared, finally unable to hold back, and his fists, wrapped in an air-bursting sound, shockingly lashed out.
Miao Hongyi did not dare to be negligent, immediately swinging his Dragon Head Cane to attack alongside Hong Yuankai, while a faint golden layer of Protective Gang Qi condensed around his body.
What is meant by one on the attack and one on defense is that the two fought side by side, with Hong Yuankai always within the range of his Protective Gang Qi.
This ensured a defense with no blind spots against enemy attacks, while their own attacks could be unleashed without any hesitation. Such cooperation greatly amplified their strength.
Upon seeing this, Hong Jie breathed a sigh of relief. With such cooperation, if they still couldn't subdue this kid, then something was truly amiss!
Miao Jiande and Miao Jianxun silently shook their heads; it seemed inevitable that this young man would fall, which was a pity for such a rare talent.
"Grandpa, please stop, he's my fiance. How could you attack him? My mother will surely hate you to death!" He Feiman was so anxious she almost cried.
How could she not know the dire situation, which was extremely unfavorable for Ling Fan? Helpless, and feeling insignificant, she was flooded with endless self-reproach!
After all, if it weren't for her, Ling Fan wouldn't have killed Hong Tao or Yuan Xiuqi, nor would he have brought about this deadly disaster upon himself. In a moment of clarity, she felt like she was nothing but a curse!
Upon hearing this, Miao Hongyi's offensive visibly slowed, obviously affected by He Feiman's words.
"Elder Master, even if I can spare him, our Hong family might not avoid the Yuan Family's wrath. The only way to save your Miao Family and for me to avenge this grudge is to kill this criminal!" Hong Yuankai said with a heavy voice.
Meanwhile, his attack had already aimed for Ling Fan, but Ling Fan's eyes flashed slightly and, with a move of his feet, he actually managed to dodge.
"Don't worry, I'm not so senile that I would joke about the future of the entire Miao Family. I still know what's more important!" Miao Hongyi took a deep breath inwardly, saying earnestly.
"Good to hear!" Amidst the conversation, a punch struck a giant boulder a man's height away because he was distracted.
"Boom!"
A loud noise erupted, and pieces of rock flew in all directions!
The surrounding onlookers all widened their eyes, their minds trembling.
"This punch must have a force of over 200,000 pounds, doesn't it?" Miao Jiande murmured.
"Of course, the Head of the Hong family has mastered the Power Divine Technique; even though he's still in the Grandmaster Realm, his strength is no less than that of an ordinary Martial Saint Realm. This kid is in danger now!" Miao Jianxun nodded in agreement.
Qi Liangping and his family of three watched, dumbfounded. They had never witnessed such a scene before. Today truly broadened their horizons, and they also secretly worried for Ling Fan.
Hong Jie and the other Elders nodded secretly, thinking that if such a punch landed on them, they would surely end up with broken bones and tendons.
"The Family Head's strength seems to have improved again!" an Elder muttered to himself secretly.
Miao Cai Jing's face was full of excitement; if it weren't for the consideration of her status and image, she might have jumped up and danced.
Ling Fan, hiding not far away, had already made his assessment. His eyes narrowed slightly, burning with eagerness, "You're good at strength, huh? I wonder how you'll feel if I defeat you with strength!"