Chapter 1629: Nangong Yuanfeng Arrives at the Zhang Family

The crowd's shock didn't last long before Sun Qiang felt he could fly without using any strength, and then... then he vanished into the horizon, leaving no trace.

Seeing that Wu Chen only let him soar freely and didn't strike hard, Zhang Xuan breathed a sigh of relief.

This fool, always thinking about showing off, to be honest, he had long wanted to give him a beating and teach him a lesson.

He really didn't know how such a low-key master like him could have such a show-off steward!

A poor choice of personnel!

It seemed that in the future, he needed to pick a more reliable steward, at least someone like Wu Chen, who could handle many things without him having to act, unlike this guy, who not only held him back but also caused trouble every day...

Thinking about it was enough.

"Clan leader, a successor patriarch named Luo Tianya from the Luo family, it's said he has comprehended the True Solution of Space Sealing. This time he's come to challenge you and give our Zhang family a show of force... Moreover, they've invited the Master Teacher Hall to observe, wanting them to preside over justice..."

Entering the main hall and sitting down, an elder cupped his fists and said.

"This..." Zhang Xuan rubbed his brow: "I know about this matter. I came back this time precisely to deal with it..."

"The True Solution of Space Sealing is the Luo family's ultimate technique. Once executed, it can even imprison space, leaving one unable to resist. Even for us, breaking it won't be easy... Xuan'er, you must be careful!"

Xing Jian Sheng's expression was grave.

Having interacted with the Luo family for many years, he knew their strength and trump cards. The True Solution of Sealing was among the most supreme in the entire continent. Although his son was invincible at the same level and unmatched in combat, facing a powerhouse of this caliber, winning might not be so easy.

"The Luo family was publicly humiliated by a broken engagement, yet they still dare to come this time, so they must have some backing! This Luo Tianya, I've never heard his name before, but... it's said that at the same level, he defeated a strong expert from the Hundred Schools of Thought!"

The elder who had spoken earlier looked solemn.

"Defeated a strong expert from the Hundred Schools of Thought? They've appeared?"

Meng Jian Sheng, unaware of this news, frowned.

"Yes, they appeared at the Luo family, and no one could match them. This Luo Tianya emerged out of nowhere, not only defeating them at the same level but also having his bloodline reach 'Nine', instantly establishing himself as the number one figure in the family, and was immediately appointed as patriarch!" the elder said.

The Zhang and Luo families had been on good terms before, each having sources of information.

Moreover, the Luo family hadn't deliberately concealed it, so even though only a little over two days had passed, the elder in charge of intelligence already knew.

"The Hundred Schools of Thought inherited the teachings of Confucius. At the same level, they are practically invincible; even a war master would find it hard to defeat them! This Luo Tianya can easily defeat them, so his strength is indeed not to be underestimated..."

After hearing the explanation, Meng Jian Sheng's eyes were full of worry.

"Um..."

Scratching his head, Zhang Xuan looked helpless: "What if I said... Luo Tianya is me? Would you believe it?"

"Stop joking. He possesses the purest bloodline of the Luo family; how could he be you!"

Meng Jian Sheng shook her head.

Her son had her bloodline, which had been verified before. Luo Tianya becoming the patriarch and having his bloodline verified meant they were definitely two different people, not to be confused.

"This..."

Speechless, why was it that when he told the truth, no one believed him?

Zhang Xuan was just about to explain when he heard a whistling wind in the air, followed by a clear voice that broke through the sky.

"Nangong Yuanfeng and Tantai Zhenqing of the Hundred Schools of Philosophers, Great Confucian Hall, bringing our juniors, come to visit the Zhang family head!"

"Why are they here? Have their injuries healed?"

Zhang Xuan was startled and quickly walked out of the hall; the others followed in unison.

Looking up into the sky, he saw Nangong Yuanfeng floating in the air, beside him a somewhat fat, bulky, and ugly middle-aged man, followed by a group of disciples, a full eight of them.

"Tantai Zhenqing? Could he be a descendant of the ancient sage Ziyu?"

Zhang Xuan frowned.

The ancient sage Ziyu, whose compound surname was Tantai, was said to be not handsome in appearance. Confucius once said, 'Judge not by appearance, lest you lose Ziyu!' Unexpectedly, his descendants were the same.

Puzzled, he carefully examined them. At this moment, Nangong Yuanfeng's face was somewhat pale, and his four disciples, Nangong Mo and the others, also looked sickly, their injuries apparently not yet healed.

"That's strange. Although I knocked him flying with a punch, it shouldn't have hurt him that badly. Why does he look like this?"

Zhang Xuan was full of doubt.

When he had sparred with the other, he hadn't used Confucius's blood. Although his full-force punch had caused some damage to Nangong Yuanfeng, it should have been trivial once he unsealed his cultivation.

Why did Nangong Yuanfeng now seem so heavily injured?

"I am Zhang Xuan, head of the Zhang family. I welcome you all. Please come down and speak!"

Knowing this was not the time to dwell on it, Zhang Xuan cupped his hands and said loudly.

"Good!"

Seeing his full courtesy, Nangong Yuanfeng and the others said no more, shook their bodies, and flew down from the air.

"Please, come inside!"

Zhang Xuan smiled slightly and walked into the great hall first.

After they were seated as host and guests, Nangong Yuanfeng spoke: "To avoid any trouble, I'll state our purpose directly. The Confucian Temple is about to open, and we of the Hundred Schools also wish to enter and pay homage to the relics left by the ancient sage. We heard that the Zhang family possesses a legendary celestial talisman left from that time. Might you be willing to part with it? If you are, we will not treat you unfairly and will exchange it for treasures of equal value!"

"Want the legendary celestial talisman? Absolutely impossible. Our Zhang family also needs to enter the Confucian Temple. There is no room for negotiation!"

Hearing his request, Xing Jiansheng's face darkened.

He had thought they came for something else, not this.

The Confucian Temple was the greatest treasure left by Confucius. Missing the opportunity meant giving up a position of power... The Zhang family had the legendary celestial talisman; how could they give away such an inherent advantage?

Even if the other party was the Hundred Schools, they would never agree!

"In that case, let strength decide! Confucius taught according to aptitude and encouraged competition among students. Since he left the legendary celestial talisman, he naturally wished for the strong to possess it, so that they might gain and achieve something upon entering the Confucian Temple!"

Nangong Yuanfeng seemed to have expected the refusal and looked up: "Thus, we challenge the Zhang family's understanding of time. If your juniors under a hundred years old can surpass our juniors in the comprehension of time, we will drop the matter of the celestial talisman, and the Hundred Schools will offer an ancient sage's artifact as an apology to resolve today's rudeness. If you lose, we hope you will entrust the celestial talisman to us!"

"Challenge the Zhang family's understanding of time? With these disciples of yours?" Zhang Xuan frowned.

"Naturally not. It is Brother Tantai's students who will challenge you."

Nangong Yuanfeng smiled.