Free Web NovelChapter 481: Chapter 481: The Seven Great Families Besiege Again, the Blood Prison Heaven-Imprisoning Formation
Kyoto, Liu Family Estate.
In a quiet courtyard, Liu Canglan, Patriarch of the Liu Family, stood with his hands clasped behind his back beneath an ancient pine tree. His gaze was fixed on the distant Meridian Gate.
His face was expressionless, but a cold, lingering gloom was hidden in his slightly narrowed eyes.
The last time the Ten Great Clans had surrounded Gu Yuexi and Chu Sheng at Jing University, the first to jump out and cause trouble—and the first to suffer for it—had been his wife and daughter.
His wife, in particular, had been burned to ashes by that damn mosquito right in front of everyone.
This was not just the grief of his wife’s murder; it was an utter humiliation!
He, Liu Canglan, wished he could flay that person and that mosquito, grind their bones to dust, and scatter their ashes!
But he had been waiting.
Ever since he received news that the mosquito had performed great deeds on the battlefields of the Northern Domain, even earning the favor of the Military Department’s top brass, he had become even more cautious.
Within the Ten Great Clans, his Liu Family was only considered one of the lower seven. They had to be wary of a behemoth like the Military Department.
If he acted rashly and truly angered the Military Department, the Liu Family would not be able to handle the consequences.
Besides, he was still uncertain of the mosquito’s actual standing within the Military Department. Would they really intervene in Kyoto’s affairs for its sake?
So, he could only wait.
Wait for an opportunity. An opportunity that would allow him to take his revenge without any reservations.
Just then, a servant hurried in, bowed, and reported:
"Patriarch, you were right. A conflict really has broken out at Meridian Gate."
Liu Canglan spun around, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"They’ve made their move?"
"Yes. Elder Zhao of the Xuanyuan Family acted personally. With a single move, he nearly suppressed Gu Yuexi and the Divine Mosquito on the spot!"
Good!
Good! Excellent!
Hearing this, Liu Canglan could no longer contain his ecstasy and threw his head back, roaring with laughter.
"Hahahaha! The heavens are helping me!"
The opportunity he had been waiting for had finally arrived!
With one of the Top Three Families—the most transcendent of them all, the Xuanyuan Family—taking the lead, what else did he have to worry about?
Even if the Military Department found out and decided to pursue the matter, the first one they would have to face was the Xuanyuan Family!
When the sky falls, the tall ones are there to hold it up!
And he only needed to follow behind, kick them while they were down, and avenge his deep-seated hatred!
"Relay my orders! Gather all the guest Elders and follow me to Meridian Gate!"
A frenzied, venomous light flickered in Liu Canglan’s eyes.
...
「Meanwhile.」
The Zhao Family, the Sun Family, the Li Family...
In the estates of the other families who also held grudges against Chu Sheng, a similar scene was playing out at almost the exact same time.
Orders were issued one after another, and powerful experts emerged from seclusion, all converging on Meridian Gate.
A great net woven from hatred and self-interest was quietly closing in.
...
「Kyoto, Meridian Gate.」
Shen Yixuan looked at Gu Yuexi, her face pale and a trickle of blood at the corner of her mouth. He then glanced at Chu Sheng, whose aura was somewhat weak. His heart filled with both gratitude and guilt.
He clenched his jaw, having finally made a decision.
"Sister Gu, maybe... we should just let it go."
He walked over to Gu Yuexi and said in a low voice.
"Let’s... go apologize. Bowing our heads isn’t shameful. It’s better than losing our lives here."
Luo Qingyu also bit her lip.
They decided to yield.
As long as everyone was safe, that was all that mattered.
However, Gu Yuexi simply shook her head and wiped the blood from her lips.
"There’s no need."
Her gaze was as firm and proud as ever.
Just then, a cold, malicious laugh rang out from nearby.
"Heh, you want to apologize now? Too late!"
Liu Canglan appeared before them, leading the experts of the Liu Family.
Following him were the Zhao Family, the Sun Family, the Li Family...
The Patriarchs of the lower seven families had all arrived! And beyond them, a large number of experts had also gathered in the periphery.
As soon as they arrived, they cupped their fists toward Zhao Li and spoke with shared animosity:
"Elder Zhao, this person and this mosquito are arrogant and domineering. They show no respect for our Ten Great Clans! They escaped from us at Jing University last time. We absolutely cannot let them get away again!"
Zhao Li glanced at this group of uninvited "helpers" and gave a faint nod.
He clasped his hands behind his back and spoke slowly, his tone like an elder lecturing his juniors:
"The Xuanyuan Family has not moved about in the world for a long time. It seems the people of this age have truly forgotten how to behave."
After speaking, he turned to Xuanyuan Qing, who had been standing behind him all along.
"Young Master Qing, what are your thoughts?"
Xuanyuan Qing’s gaze lingered for a moment on Gu Yuexi’s face. It was pale from her injuries, which only added a layer of breathtaking beauty.
He once again adopted his lofty, superior posture and spoke in a tone as if bestowing a great charity:
"Seeing as your cultivation has not been easy, I will give you one last chance."
"Come back with me to the Xuanyuan Family and be my personal maid for three years."
"By doing so, you will be considered to have an affiliation with my Xuanyuan Family, and these people will naturally not dare to trouble you any longer."
Uh.
Chu Sheng had been wondering what to do next.
But when he heard Xuanyuan Qing’s words, he almost couldn’t hold it in.
’Is there something wrong with this guy?’
’What era is this?’
’A maid? A personal maid?’
’Are you shooting a historical drama here?’
He sized up the self-satisfied fool, looking at him as if he were an idiot.
Sure enough, Gu Yuexi, standing beside him, was also speechless.
She shook her head, her expression like she was looking at a mentally deficient child.
"Idiot."
You!
Xuanyuan Qing’s face, which had maintained a scholarly and refined air, instantly turned cold.
’A mere mortal woman from the "lower realm," with nothing but some good looks. I was going to give her a chance... and she dares to call me... an idiot?’
’Courting death!’
However, before he could lash out...
...Liu Canglan and the others, who had been poised to strike and waiting for an opportunity, couldn’t wait any longer and made their move!
"Why are we wasting time talking to them? Just capture them first!"
Liu Canglan roared.
Last time at Jing University, it was because of too much talk that the mosquito was able to use its Spatial Ability to escape with Gu Yuexi.
This time, they had learned their lesson and made thorough preparations in advance. freewebnøvel.com
"Activate the Blood Prison Heaven-Trapping Array!"
Following Liu Canglan’s order...
The Patriarchs of the other six families immediately dispersed, occupying seven positions around Meridian Gate. Simultaneously, they each took out a blood-red array flag.
They poured their Qi Blood into the flags, chanting under their breath.
They had actually prepared a complete Array ahead of time!
It was designed specifically to deal with Chu Sheng and Gu Yuexi!
BZZZZZ—!
The ground of the entire Meridian Gate Square instantly lit up with countless blood-red runes. The runes intertwined, forming a vast and complex Array.
The next second, a blood-red curtain of light shot up from the ground, creating a massive semi-circular dome that enveloped the entire Meridian Gate, trapping Gu Yuexi and the others inside.
A scorching, bloody aura began to spread within the Array.
"Gu Yuexi, let’s see you try to escape this time!"
Liu Canglan gazed at the fully formed Array, a savage and triumphant grin spreading across his face.
This Blood Prison Heaven-Trapping Array was one of the seven families’ trump cards. Once activated, unless it was forcibly broken from the outside, no one below the Emperor Realm could possibly escape!
Moreover, this Array could greatly suppress the use of Space Law.
That mosquito’s Instant Teleportation was now completely useless inside this Array!
Today, it was like trapping a dog to beat it!
No, it was trapping them for revenge!
And it wasn’t just about revenge!
They had to get their hands on the secrets that this person and this mosquito possessed!
