Chapter 342: Chapter 198: The Grand Conspiracy (Part 4)

After that, Chen Youran moved into the Black Water Pool compound.

When Chen Sanxing returned, he immediately sought out Chen Youran’s parents, dug into genealogies, established connections, and forcibly made Chen Youran’s family members of his Chen Family.

Regarding this, Chen Youran didn’t know if it was true or false and could only tacitly accept this relationship.

Chen Youran’s parents indeed received their meticulous care until a few years ago when they passed away, and it was the Chen family’s descendants who helped manage the funeral affairs.

After he married Chen Youran, Chen Changhai even went around proclaiming that he was the Clan Uncle of the Young Clan Leader’s wife from the Shen Family.

The Clan Court was aware of this matter, but since Chen Changhai still abided by the rules, merely using this identity to satisfy his vanity without causing trouble, they let it be.

However, later on, when the Clan Court intended to clear the Shen Family’s area of other forces’ spies, they unexpectedly discovered that the Suihuo Sect’s three Late Stage Fetal Breathing Realm cultivators were able to locate the Hidden Dragon Mountain camp for assassination precisely because of the Chen Family.

With this suspicion, the Clan Court’s disciples immediately captured a member of the Chen Family.

After Lu Zhiyuan personally conducted the interrogation, the details were all clear.

Looking at Chen Changhai, who was kneeling and had his head bleeding in front of him, Shen Chongming’s murderous intent did not lessen one bit.

The nature of the Chen Family is different from that of the Shi Family.

The Shi Family embezzled the Spirit Ore Vein, took benefits, and sent unidentified people to Yunshui City, ultimately driven by greed.

But the Chen Family’s act was blatant betrayal.

Chen Changhai was fully aware of the implications of leaking their whereabouts.

Shen Chongming waved his sleeve, releasing a bolt of lightning, directly striking Chen Changhai, who was continuously kowtowing, and sent him flying out of the hall.

Lu Zhiyuan glanced at the severely injured Chen Changhai from Shen Chongming’s strike and said in a deep voice, “What does the Young Clan Leader plan to do with the Chen Family members?”

With a hint of killing intent in his eyes, Shen Chongming said indifferently, “Exterminate the three clans; strip the remaining nine clans of their right to cultivate for eternity and send them all to work in the mountain mines.”

Upon hearing this, the stewards of the other four affiliated families all shivered!

The extermination of the three clans means that all blood relatives within the three clans must die!

From the elderly to the infants in swaddling clothes, none would have a chance of survival!

The remaining nine clans’ members would all be demoted to slaves, and as long as the Shen Family exists, they will have no chance to rise again.

Lu Zhiyuan nodded slightly and immediately wrote down the punishment again.

After receiving the order, the Clan Court headed towards Xingyang City menacingly.

After handling the affairs of the Shi Family and the Chen Family, Shen Chongming secretly exhaled and sat back in his original position.

Lu Zhiyuan slightly nodded and saluted, saying, “There’s nothing more for this old man here, Young Clan Leader, I take my leave.”

Shen Chongming nodded in acknowledgment.

The stewards of the four affiliated clans present and Zhao Jinhua all breathed a long sigh of relief upon seeing Lu Zhiyuan leave.

Without the presence of the Clan Court, it implied that even if there were issues among them, they wouldn’t be too serious.

Zhao Jinhua’s Zhao Family naturally had no issues.

He breathed a sigh of relief because the bloody massacre had finally ended.

“Do you all think my Shen Family is too ruthless?”

Shen Chongming composed his emotions and spoke calmly.

Hearing this, a few were taken aback, then quickly expressed that both families deserved their punishment.

Shen Chongming smiled faintly.

He naturally wouldn’t care about their judgments.

For the safety of his family, he would bear the infamy if necessary.

“Although the families you belong to are not as unforgivable as the Shi and Chen Families, there are many existing issues.”

“Cultivators abuse their identities to oppress and seize, running rampant.”

“Even more so, frequently displaying Immortal Techniques in front of common folk, disrupting order.”

“Fortunately, it hasn’t harmed the lives of the common folk.”

“Today, I don’t wish to instigate further killings, hence I won’t pursue this matter further.”

Upon hearing this, everyone finally felt at ease.

“But…”

After a moment of contemplation, Shen Chongming said, “But the mixing of immortals and commoners will inevitably cause great issues.”

“Today, I wish to inform you all that I plan to completely separate cultivators from ordinary common people.”

“Cultivators should focus on cultivation, while managing the secular city walls should be left to each clan by selecting capable talents.”

“In the secular world, leave two cultivators from each clan to oversee, while the remaining cultivators all relocate to Hidden Dragon Mountain to live in seclusion and pursue quiet cultivation.”

Hearing this, the five people present looked at each other.

“Young Clan Leader, should a residence be built in the mountain?”

Zhao Jinhua asked in a deep voice.

At this moment, only he dared to speak, while the remaining four, despite their doubts, dared not ask.

Shen Chongming nodded and said, “Each clan finds a place in Hidden Dragon Mountain and builds a residence.”

“Later on, if possible, the Shen Family will find someone to help you construct a Clan Protection Array.”

“Without special orders, the clan’s cultivators must not casually enter the secular world.”

“Any other questions?”

His gaze swept over the crowd one by one.

Faced with his gaze, everyone shook their heads and saluted, “We comply with the Young Clan Leader’s orders!”

Shen Chongming nodded, “Let’s leave it at that.”

…

Black Water Pavilion.

Shen Yuan was deeply immersed in cultivation when his tightly shut eyes suddenly trembled, and he slowly opened them.

With a look of confusion in his eyes, he gazed in the direction of the manor and slowly stood up.

“Grandfather, what’s wrong?”

Next to him, Shen Li put down the Ancient Beast Skin Book in her hand and looked at him.

A trace of joy appeared on Shen Yuan’s face as he said, “Your Uncle should be about to leave seclusion.”

“Uncle?” Shen Li quickly stood up and ran to the window.

The sound of footsteps came from the stairs.

Shen Wen’an walked slowly down from the second floor, looked at Shen Yuan, and saluted, “Father, is it eldest brother?”

While he was cultivating upstairs, he also sensed a brief moment of a powerful aura from the back mountain of the manor.

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