At that moment, the Long Family’s Great Elder, Long Tian, suddenly charged out, blocking the path of Su Feng and the others.
"If the Long Family is doomed, then let’s go down fighting together!" Swirling battle qi erupted from Long Tian, revealing his cultivation at the War Maniac Nine Heavens!
In contrast, the two elders from the Su Family were weaker. Great Elder Su Kun was at the War Maniac Eighth Layer Heaven, and Second Elder Su Lie was at the War Maniac Seventh Layer Heaven.
This gap in their Martial Arts Realm was so great that the two Su Family elders were sent flying and coughing up blood after just a single clash with Long Tian.
However, the Su family head, Su Feng, was in the War Sect Realm. Even though he was only at the First Layer Heaven, he was far beyond the reach of anyone in the War Maniac Realm!
"Get lost!" Su Feng roared, swinging his fist.
Long Tian, however, was unfazed. He even wore a calm expression, clearly prepared to meet his death!
After all, as the head of the Su Family and a master in the War Sect Realm, one punch from him was enough to kill anyone in the War Maniac Realm!
"That’s enough!" Long Dou suddenly pushed Shangguan Ming away and unleashed his imposing aura.
With a series of whooshes, Su Feng, the Su family head, was forced to retreat repeatedly under the immense pressure.
When Su Feng finally regained his footing, he fell to one knee and spat out a mouthful of blood!
"Father!" Su Miaoyu cried, rushing over to help Su Feng up.
At the same time, Su Kun and Su Lie were also helped to their feet by other Su Family members.
Shangguan Ming sneered. "You’ve only just stepped into the Half-step War King Realm, yet you possess such combat power. It seems your foundation is quite deep!"
"But taking nearly forty years to reach this realm means your talent is inferior. Ultimately, you are nothing but an ant!" Shangguan Ming tossed his sword to the ground and began forming seals with his hands.
Instantly, an extremely dense and heavy aura emanated from Shangguan Ming. His body then began to grow taller and larger.
Shangguan Ming’s robes burst apart as his physique swelled. He now stood over ten feet tall, his entire body covered in bulging muscles!
At this moment, Shangguan Ming looked like an iron fortress, exuding an indestructible and intimidating aura!
"Is this the rumored core secret technique of the Martial Ancestor—the Martial Body? This is the first time I’ve ever seen it!"
"Steward Shangguan’s battle qi has increased manifold! I bet no one in the Half-step War King Realm is his match now!"
"That’s right! Steward Shangguan’s combat power is now definitely the strongest among all Half-step War Kings!"
For a moment, cries of astonishment erupted from the Su Family members. Even though Shangguan Ming was their backer, they couldn’t help but feel a sense of dread.
After all, with his towering physique, wildly flaring hair, piercing eyes, and a body rippling with muscles, Shangguan Ming looked utterly ferocious!
"Father, how does his combat power compare to yours?" Long Chen asked in a low voice, furrowing his brow as he drew near.
Thankfully, Great Elder Long Tian had intervened. Otherwise, Long Chen would have been forced to use his last charge of the Secret Technique of Gods and Demons, Dragon Blood Boiling!
With the amount of Dragon Blood he had cultivated, Long Chen could only use Dragon Blood Boiling twice in total. He had already used it once to send Long Hen flying.
If he used his final charge now, he would have no means of self-preservation during the Martial Ancestor’s trial tomorrow.
"If he hadn’t used the Martial Body Secret Technique, I would have had a slight edge over him."
Long Dou said with a slight frown, "But judging from his battle qi now, he has the upper hand."
Hearing this, Long Chen’s heart sank. The Martial Ancestor’s core secret technique, the Martial Body, was truly not to be underestimated.
"Long Dou, I’ll give you one last chance," Shangguan Ming said, his voice hoarse. "Kneel, admit your mistake, and end your own life before me! Do so, and I’ll grant you a quick death! I can also give your son, Long Chen, a quick death! And I can grant a swift end to your entire Long Family!"
"Hehehehe!" The Su Family members suddenly broke into mocking laughter, knowing that victory was assured.
In contrast, a miserable gloom fell over the Long Family. Is there truly no escaping death?
"Brother Shangguan Ming, I don’t want Long Chen dead," Su Miaoyu suddenly interjected, a flower-like smile on her face. "I want you to cripple his martial foundation so he has to watch his father and clansmen die! What’s more, I want him to become my slave! My personal dog!"
"I want him to watch as I use his Emperor Meridians to soar higher and higher! He will witness firsthand as I become one of the world’s supreme powerhouses! As for him... he’ll be on a dog leash, tied by the neck and led around by me for the rest of his life!"
As Su Miaoyu’s voice faded, the entire hall fell so silent you could hear a pin drop.
No one had ever imagined that Su Miaoyu could be so vicious!
"You bitch! Do you really think I can’t kill you?"
Overcome with rage, Long Chen actually began to laugh. Since a battle to the death was the only path left, then they would fight to the bitter end.