Unrivaled Martial Emperor

Chapter 258 - Past Matters

The upheaval in Watermoon City calmed down.

Many people witnessed the huge, tragic battle that had greatly shifted the power structure of Watermoon City.

The Zhao, the Zheng, the Li, the Sun, the Wang, and the Wu clans—prestigious clans that had ruled over Watermoon City unwaveringly for hundreds of years—had become history in a single day, scattering to the wind.

Meanwhile, the Chen Clan had taken over the Zhao Clan’s place, becoming the new city lord clan of Watermoon City.

No one objected!

No one dared to object!

The Chen Clan ascended to the position of Watermoon City’s city lord clan by relying on iron-blooded methods.

Chen Fan, of the Chen Clan, was a figure akin to a god or a devil, wielding invincible might.

Many days had passed, but the population’s hearts still skipped a beat, and their souls trembled when they recalled that day. Chen Fan had killed Yuanfu realm experts as if trampling on ants.

Watermoon Restaurant, the largest and most luxurious restaurant in Watermoon City, was full of customers daily.

“Peace has returned to Watermoon City, but who could have imagined that six prestigious clans would become history after the huge earthquake from five days ago? Also, countless Yuanfu realm experts were either killed, or they chose to end their lives.”

“I know, right? Thinking back, it feels like it was just yesterday when that battle occurred. It was too scary. Yuanfu realm experts are like heavenly figures to people like us, but they’re as worthless as ants in front of that person from the Chen Clan, killing them as he pleases.”

“The Chen Clan has produced a true dragon. A true dragon soars into the clouds. I’m afraid this tiny little Watermoon City won’t be able to accommodate such a huge figure.”

“Watermoon City remained relatively unchanged for hundreds of years, but suddenly, it’s like the sky has collapsed.”

“Say, that great figure Zhao Kongming had invited from the imperial city was also surnamed Zhao. Don’t you think...”

“I’ve been to the imperial city before and have heard of the imperial city’s Zhao Clan! Although they aren’t a first-rate prestigious clan, they can be considered second- or third-rate. They have countless Yuanfu realm experts in their clans, and I heard that there are even Core Formation realm powerhouses in the imperial city’s Zhao Clan.”

“Hiss... Core Formation realm! They are top experts even within the entire Great Chu Empire, legendary figures who can destroy mountains with a wave of their hand and part the sea with a fling of their sleeves!”

“That’s right! Previously, the Spring Autumn Sect’s Duan Jingtian and the Divine Light Sect’s Zhong Ya agreed to fight on Tianmen Mountain, and I was also there. Although the battle was almost over when I got there, I witnessed the horrifying strength of Core Formation realm powerhouses.”

“Ah? You went to watch the battle of Tianmen Mountain? Quickly tell us what you saw!”

“......”

Chen Clan mansion:

Although it had been five days since the huge battle, the Chen Clan was still as busy. People came and went, shouting about.

The six allied clans were large, prestigious clans with hundreds or even a thousand years of heritage in Watermoon City. Their assets and fortunes were vast. The Chen Clan couldn't absorb them in mere days.

Of course, the Chen Clan did not take over all the six clans’ wealth, either.

They threw the Sun, the Wang, and the Wu clans’ businesses in the Qian Clan and the other clans’ way.

The fortunes of the Zhao, Zheng, and Li Clans now rested in the hands of the Chen Clan. They only allocated the businesses managed by these three clans to the Qian Clan and others.

Even though they threw out three fat pieces of meat, the Chen Clan would still be busy digesting the Zhao, Zheng, and Li Clans’ businesses for some time.

Even the overseer of Xuanyang City, Chen Tianxiong, came to Watermoon City to help.

Zhao Kongming had sent some experts to Xuanyang City to wipe out the Chen Clan, but Chen Tianxiong killed them using the Mountain River Stars Grand Array.

Chen Zhengqing, Chen Tianxiong, and the others were incredibly busy with clan matters. Meanwhile, the hottest topic of Watermoon City these days, Chen Fan, was hiding in a small courtyard cultivating peacefully.

Another half a month passed. The Chen Clan was done with the initial stages of absorbing the businesses of the Zhao, Zheng, and Li Clans.

Chen Zhengqing finally got a little bit of free time.

Three figures stood inside the main hall: Chen Zhengqing, Chen Tianxiong, and Chen Fan.

Chen Fan looked at Chen Zhengqing with a stern expression.

“Father, I’ve already waited for eighteen years!” Chen Fan said in a low voice.

Chen Tianxiong also looked at Chen Zhengqing and said, “Zhengqing, I want to know as well. What exactly happened back then?”

“Eighteen years ago, you returned to the clan heavily injured with Xiaofan, who was still in his infancy. I asked you, but you kept silent. Now, it’s time to come clean.”

Chen Zhengqing was silent, his gaze complicated.

Chen Fan urged with a heavier tone.

“Father!”

After remaining silent for nearly fifteen minutes, Chen Zhengqing slowly raised his head. A trace of helplessness flashed in his eyes.

“Haaa.” Chen Zhengqing looked closely at Chen Fan’s face. His gaze became incomparably gentle. He sighed and said, “Xiaofan, I can tell you what happened back then, but you must promise me one thing: You won’t act recklessly after.”

Chen Fan nodded and said, “I promise!”

“Alright, then.”

Chen Zhengqing sighed softly again and said, “Eighteen years ago, I went to the imperial city to train. There, I got acquainted with Zhao Ru’s group. At that time, I was at the third level. While it doesn’t count for much in the imperial city, I was one of the best among the younger generation.

“Back then, I was all buddy-buddy with Zhao Ru and the descendants of various prestigious clans; I was having the time of my life. I soon met your mother, Nangong Yue. She’s the pearl of the Nangong Clan’s Moon Bloodline and the number one beauty of the imperial city. Countless people admired her.

“The Nangong Clan hosted the Bloodlines Martial Meet at that time. The juniors of the three main bloodlines could invite others to assist in the fights. I had already gained a little bit of fame in the imperial city by then, and I agreed to support the Moon Bloodline after receiving an invitation from your mother.

“With time, our interactions became more frequent, and we fell in love. We shared the intimacy between husband and wife. While my martial talent was decent, I am from a small city like Xuanyang City. With no background or strength, the Nangong Clan didn’t think highly of me.

"Furthermore, the Nangong Clan had planned for your mother to marry into the Qin Clan, allying through matrimony. However, when they discovered our relationship, the Nangong Clan's elders were furious and forcibly concealed the matter.

“Alas, no wall in this world completely blocks out the wind. The competition between the Sun, Moon, and Star Bloodlines of the Nangong Clan was fierce, so the Sun Bloodline and the Star Bloodline uncovered this matter and let it spread. [1]

“Following this revelation, the situation escalated. Although your mother was acknowledged as the Qin Clan's daughter-in-law, I had messed up their plans. In their anger, they issued an order to hunt me down.

“My so-called brothers, seeking favor with the Qin Clan, immediately pursued me. With your mother's protection, I barely escaped the imperial city with you, just a newborn. However, I couldn’t save my primeval vessel from getting damaged.

“Afterward, I went into hiding for a period before returning to Xuanyang City. Unfortunately, I have no knowledge of your mother's fate, whether she is alive or not..."

1. An old saying that means if you did something, it will eventually be found out. Two sayings related to information are that ‘the walls have ears’ and someone ‘leaking the sound of wind.’ The first is said to warn others that it is not safe to speak because others might be listening, and the second refers to others leaking information. ☜