"Ten years ago, Jiangmen was founded. But on the second day after its establishment, the leader of Jiangmen disappeared and became the biggest joke of Jiangmen. If he came back one day and saw the ruins, what would he think?" A middle-aged man said coldly, his hands folded across his chest. His eyes were full of disdain and contempt, as if he had already given up any hope for the fate of Jiangmen.

There were various discussions in the crowd. Some people felt sympathy for Jiangmen's plight, some were gloating, and some were just watching the show indifferently.

“Alas, Jiangmen was once so prosperous, but now it has ended up like this.” An old man said with emotion, his eyes revealing memories of the past and helplessness about reality.

"This is the world of martial arts, where the strong prey on the weak and only the fittest survive. Jiangmen doesn't have enough strength to protect itself, and it's only a matter of time before the whole family is wiped out." A young swordsman said coldly, his eyes full of recognition of the cruel laws of this world.

“Poor those innocent disciples, they did nothing wrong, yet they have to suffer this disaster.” A young woman had tears in her eyes and a hint of sadness in her voice.

"Hmph, this is their fate. In this world, if you don't have strength you can only be slaughtered." A burly man with a face full of flesh said disdainfully, his eyes full of indifference and ruthlessness.

“Maybe Lin Lei will come back in time to save Jiangmen.” An innocent boy said expectantly, his eyes flickering with a desire for a miracle.

“Don’t be naive, kid. Facing the masters of the Purple Snake Organization, what can Lin Lei do alone?” A middle-aged woman stroked the boy’s head and sighed.

Around the ruins, people's discussions intertwined, forming a noisy scene. In the center of the battlefield, the battle was still going on fiercely, and every moment was filled with the crisis of life and death...

The crowd of onlookers around the ruins stared at Jiang Han who had appeared. They were stunned at first, and then when they recognized his identity, they exclaimed in shock. Their eyes were full of surprise and disbelief, as if they had seen someone who shouldn't have been there.

“Master, you… you’re back…” Hillman came back to his senses, his voice trembling with excitement. His voice was shaking, his eyes were red, and his body was shaking slightly with excitement.

At Hillman's beckoning, the Jiang Sect disciples who had been standing far away all ran towards Jiang Han and bowed down in greeting. Their movements were in unison, filled with awe and anticipation.

Of course, some of the disciples who had never seen Jiang Han had trepidation on their faces. They secretly looked at the legendary sect leader, their hearts filled with curiosity and uneasiness.

“Master, Lord Hogg is dead, and Master Linley is probably in a bad situation. The seven assassins just now must have been sent by Clyde. Master Linley has been missing for two days, and it must be related to Clyde.” Hillman’s face was filled with anxiety, and he spoke very quickly, as if he was afraid that he would not be able to finish his words in time.

Jiang Han remained silent, just looking at Hillman calmly. His eyes were deep and calm, making it impossible to see his inner thoughts.

“Master, in fact, Master Linley’s mother did not die because of giving birth to Wharton. When the lady was pregnant, the medical conditions in Wushan Town were too poor, so Lord Hogg took the lady to Fenlai City. But on the way back after giving birth to Wharton, a group of mysterious people appeared and snatched the lady away. Lord Hogg was outnumbered and could only save Wharton. However, according to Lord Hogg, he saw the mark of the Red Spider on the arm of one of the murderers.” Hillman’s voice was low and sad, as if he had returned to that tragic moment.

At this point, Hillman took a deep breath and continued, “As the heir of Baruk, the Dragonblood Warrior family, Lord Hogg had chosen to endure in order to prevent his family from being cut off. Until you appeared, established Jiangmen, and accepted Master Lin Lei as your apprentice. Lord Hogg had no more worries, and on the same day you left, he began to investigate the matter. Later, following the clue of the Red Spider Mark, Lord Hogg finally found the person behind the kidnapping of his wife.” His voice was full of anger and helplessness.

“The mastermind behind that group of people back then was none other than the younger brother of King Clyde of the Finlay Kingdom—Duke Paderson! Unfortunately, Lord Hogg’s assassination attempt failed, and he was surrounded and attacked instead. He found me with serious injuries. Before he died, he repeatedly warned me not to tell Master Linley the truth until his cultivation reached the ninth level.” Hillman’s voice was choked with sobs, and tears welled up in his eyes.

“Just half a month ago, Master Linley’s cultivation successfully broke through. When he learned that Lord Hogg was dead and the truth about his mother’s ‘death’, he immediately looked for an opportunity to kill Duke Paderson. The next day, when he came back, he told me that the real mastermind behind this was not Duke Paderson, but the current King Clyde of Finlay!” Hillman clenched his fists, his teeth chattering.

“Two days ago, Master Linley left quietly, but he hasn’t come back yet! If I’m not mistaken, he must have gone to find Clyde!” Hillman’s voice was filled with worry and fear.

After saying this in one breath, Hillman looked at Jiang Han with a worried look on his face. “Master, two days have passed and Master Lin Lei has not returned yet.”

"Uncle Hillman, you just said that Daddy...he's dead! That's not true...that can't be true!" Little Walton's eyes were red, his fists were clenched, and he looked up in the direction of the Fenlai Palace, his eyes filled with murderous intent. His voice was filled with tears, and his body was shaking constantly.

"Mother didn't die because of giving birth to me. Why didn't you and my brother tell me!" Little Walton's tears burst out, his eyes were filled with pain and anger.

The Jiangmen disciples around him were all silent, and their hearts were heavy. Jiang Han, however, still stood there quietly, but a hint of coldness gradually appeared in his eyes...

“Did I hear correctly? His Majesty Clyde sent people to capture Linley’s mother!” A tall man widened his eyes, his face full of disbelief, and his voice became a little sharp because of shock.

“No way, why would His Majesty Clyde do this? Is there something special about Linley’s mother?” An old man next to him shook his head, frowning, and fell into deep thought.

“Moreover, Lin Lei’s father seems to have died at the hands of Duke Paderson!” someone else added, his voice filled with confusion and indignation.

“If that’s true, then it makes sense! It turns out that Duke Paderson’s death was caused by Lin Lei, and he’s seeking revenge!” A young warrior said as if he had suddenly realized something, with a hint of understanding in his eyes.

“So, if that’s the case, then Lin Lei has been missing for two days. Could he have been captured by His Majesty Clyde or was he simply killed?” Someone speculated worriedly, his voice filled with anxiety.

……

Hearing Hillman's words, the crowd of onlookers around the ruins suddenly showed surprised expressions, as if they had heard some incredible story. They whispered to each other, talking a lot, with expressions full of shock and curiosity on their faces. However, just as the noisy discussions began, a riot suddenly broke out in this space.

In the sky, the void split into pieces of light rain, like fragments of time and space. Those light rains flickered with strange light, like a dream, making people feel as if they were in a mysterious world. Under the gaze of everyone, these fragments of time and space rushed towards Jiang Han, and finally formed four pictures in front of him.

"Look!" A sharp voice rang out, breaking the brief silence.

“That…that’s Linley! And His Majesty Clyde!” Everyone exclaimed, their eyes attracted by the sudden appearance of the scene.

The people around the ruins were instantly attracted by the four images formed in front of Jiang Han, and they watched the contents of the images intently with shock. They did not blink, for fear of missing any details.

Hillman, the Level 9 Shadow Rat, the Stone-Eating Rat, Little Wharton, and a group of Jiangmen disciples all looked at the screen with a strong sense of surprise. Their expressions were tense and focused, and their hearts were filled with anticipation and worry about the content of the screen.

These scenes were condensed by Jiang Han through the long river of time. Fortunately, the characters involved in the scenes were not very powerful, otherwise even someone as strong as him might not be able to recreate the scenes at that time.

First picture.

It was a luxurious and exquisite room, with gorgeous and magnificent decorations. There were valuable paintings hanging on the walls and soft carpets on the floor. Everything looked so luxurious.

There were three figures in the room. One was wearing a dragon robe with a lifelike golden dragon embroidered on it. He was King Clyde of Finlay. His face was dignified and noble, and his eyes revealed a superior aura. One was the military commander Ransom. He was tall and strong, wearing heavy armor and holding a long sword. He looked majestic. The other was Linley.

Compared to the child he was ten years ago, Lin Lei has now grown into a handsome young man. He has an upright figure, a handsome face, and a determined and mature look in his eyes. His every move is very capable, and he exudes a powerful aura.

“Linley, what do you want to see His Majesty so late at night?” Military commander Ransom looked at Linley, his brows gradually furrowed. His voice was low and powerful, with a questioning tone.

However, just as he finished speaking, there was a hissing sound and a black shadow flashed by.

This was a mouse-shaped monster that was only the size of a palm. It was very fast and appeared in front of Ransom in almost an instant. Its figure was like a ghost, making it difficult to catch. With a swipe of its sharp claws, it actually cut Ransom's throat directly. The action was clean and neat, without any delay.

Ransom didn't even have time to let out a shrill scream, his eyes dimmed completely, and he fell to the ground with a thud, bleeding all over. The blood stained the carpet red, creating a shocking scene.

“Lin Lei, what do you mean by that!” Clyde was startled when he glanced at the palm-sized rat that easily killed the eighth-level warrior Ransom and landed on Lin Lei’s shoulder. His face suddenly changed, and he stepped back with a vigilant look on his face. His voice was trembling, full of fear and surprise.

“Clyde, do you still remember that twelve years ago, you asked Paderson to send someone to kidnap my mother!” Linley looked at Clyde coldly, his eyes filled with murderous intent. His voice was icy and piercing, as if it came from the depths of the abyss.

"What? That woman is your mother!" Clyde was stunned at first, and then some fear appeared on his face, "You killed Padson!" His voice was full of disbelief and horror.

“It seems that you have a good memory. You still remember what happened twelve years ago!” Linley’s eyes were filled with murderous intent. “Tell me, where is my mother now? Is she alive or dead!” His voice was filled with anger and eagerness, as if he wanted to eat Clyde alive.

"I see. Is this why you came to kill me?" Clyde suddenly laughed. "I did ask Paderson to send someone to capture your mother, but after they captured her, I handed her over to someone else. Someone I can't afford to offend, and neither can you!" His laughter was filled with madness and despair...

Rumble!
However, although those generals had the advantage in numbers, they were vulnerable in front of the five-clawed golden dragon and the little mouse. A huge roar echoed in the courtyard, as if it was going to shatter the whole world.

This was a one-sided massacre. Warriors fell one after another, blood flowing all over the ground. Their screams rose one after another, but they could not stop Linley’s steps of revenge.

Soon, all the generals were killed. The whole courtyard was filled with a strong smell of blood, which made people shudder.

“Clyde, what else do you have to rely on? Today, I will torture you to death! To avenge my father and mother!” The voice filled with murderous intent fell, and the five-clawed golden dragon turned back into Linley’s own appearance, but his hands were still dragon claws, emitting cold light. His eyes burned with endless anger, as if he wanted to burn Clyde to ashes.

Buzz!

Linley quickly came to Clyde's front and swung his dragon claw fiercely, slashing directly at the latter's waist and abdomen. The speed was as fast as lightning, with a sound of breaking wind.

However, when the dragon claw was about ten centimeters away from Clyde’s body, it encountered a strange resistance. Then, a transparent wave appeared out of thin air, easily blocking Linley’s claw for Clyde. The transparent wave flashed with a mysterious light, as if it was an indestructible line of defense.

“The last resort?” Linley frowned, his face extremely grim. His heart was filled with anger and resentment. The road to revenge was so difficult.

“This is the reward I got for sending people to capture your mother! With it, you can’t kill me even if you transform into an Ancestral Dragon!” Clyde stared at Lin Lei expressionlessly, his cold words tinged with pride. His eyes revealed a hint of luck and mockery, as if he was mocking Lin Lei’s overestimation of his own abilities. (End of this chapter)