Chapter 228: The Family’s Heirloom Treasure

To deal with a family like the Chen family, in the world of supernatural abilities, having Floating Clouds and Abyss Annihilation at hand was sufficient.
In the secular world, rank nine already represented the pinnacle of power, and beings above rank nine could not enter it.
Previously, Chen Xiao had seen several domain cultivators from the Source Continent being directly annihilated by some inexplicable force.
But Chen Xiao was highly skilled and bold; although he had reached the Source Realm, he dared to come to the secular world alone. His strength came entirely from his mental power—his mental power determined the level of strength he could wield.
Currently, what dominated within Chen Xiao was the chaotic power derived from the Heavenly Map, even overpowering the original Water Element God’s power.
This power was unpredictable and seemed capable of mimicking any attribute’s strength. Now, Chen Xiao had mimicked it as Water Element spiritual energy, so much so that even the true God might not be able to see through it, and even if they could, they wouldn’t be able to identify what kind of power it was.
As soon as Chen Xiao arrived in the secular world, he suppressed the fluctuations of his mental power and mimicked it as rank nine. At this point, the ice-blue flame within him was completely hidden.
In the eyes of the Dark God Montsta, this was a forbidden power, an enemy of all gods. In the Heavenly Dragon Secret Repository, Chen Xiao could use it freely because he could hide himself perfectly through his connection to that space.
But outside, it didn’t work—he was immediately exposed.
“The Chen family doesn’t even have a sunny area. Though they control many domains, they’re not among the top families in the world of supernatural abilities.”
At that moment, the entire Earth was still in darkness, with all ordinary people hypnotized by some inexplicable force and fallen into slumber.
No one knew what was happening.
Those active in the secular world now were all supernatural beings or ancient martial artists.
The secular world no longer held back ancient martial artists and supernatural beings below rank nine. Without ordinary people, they could freely display their strength, attack each other, and seize territory and resources.
In the central part of China, around the Taihang Mountains, was the Chen family’s headquarters in the secular world.
At that moment, this headquarters was surrounded by the radiant guards of the Divine Temple. At the front stood the Eight Extreme Wolf Emperor, his eyes gleaming with fierce cold light.
“Eight Extreme Wolf Emperor, I didn’t expect you to dare show up at such a time. Aren’t you afraid of your old enemies?”
Leading the Chen family was an old man dressed in a simple green robe, appearing serene and immortal. Clearly an ancient martial artist of rank nine, his knuckles were protruding, and his face showed traces of anger.
The domains controlled by the Chen family were under attack by a group of mysterious strongmen, and the secular world was also suffering successive blows. The Chen family’s elite decided to take drastic measures and sent most of their powerful rank-nine ancient martial artists to the secular world to defend it.
If they stayed in the world of supernatural abilities, the Chen family might suffer devastating losses. By leaving these people in the secular world, they still had a chance to survive.

The Eyes of the Eight Extreme Wolf King narrowed slightly. Faced with over ninety super-tier ancient martial artists before him, he dared not act rashly. Although he had the ability to kill Source Realm experts and even break through the domain of those at the first level of Domain Realm cultivation, the combined attack of those ninety-plus super-tier ancient martial artists would likely reduce him to ashes. Among those of the same rank, the strength of the Chinese ancient martial artists far surpassed that of the supernatural beings. Even the ancient martial artists of the Chen family did not dare to act lightly. Behind the Eight Extreme Wolf King stood tens of thousands of monsters with no signs of life yet emitting fierce energy. Under the secret techniques of the Tianlong clan, these vicious spirit puppets had long been turned into true puppets, unafraid of the human world’s vital energy or death itself. These tens of thousands of puppets, if they charged together, would be enough to destroy this villa, as it housed the descendants of the entire Chen family—losses they could not afford. Both sides were wary and none would take the first move.

“Is this the Chen family?” At that moment, a handsome young man in white stepped forward from behind the Eight Extreme Wolf King—it was Chen Xiao, who had taken on his human form as Shang Weiting. “Young master!” The Eight Extreme Wolf King’s eyes lit up upon seeing Chen Xiao, and he quickly bowed in greeting. Chen Xiao nodded and said, “Eight Extreme Wolf King, you’ve done well. Are all of the Chen family’s forces in the secular world now holed up here?” “Yes, young master. All of the Chen family’s forces in China and abroad have been eliminated by us. It’s just that the defenders here are too strong…” The Eight Extreme Wolf King’s expression turned grim. “Young master?” The old man in green robes glanced at Chen Xiao, his eyes narrowing slightly. “Are you that Shang Weiting? Has our Chen family ever offended you? Why send people to attack our family?” Shang Weiting’s reputation was well-known throughout the supernatural world—he was a wealthy and powerful young master who could spend three billion star coins at will, an amount even a Domain Realm cultivator could not afford. “An elder of the Chen family, Chen Xuantong,” Chen Xiao glanced at him, raising his eyebrows slightly. “Surrender. As long as you submit, I won’t necessarily take your lives.” Chen Xiao had his own plans. Chen Jianzhou’s greatest enemy was the Dragon family, and the Chen family was at most just an ally. Besides, this was their roots after all. Both Chen Jianzhou and Chen Xiao carried the blood of the Chen family, so he would never resort to exterminating them completely. But as for the Dragon family, things wouldn’t be so easy. “Surrender?” Chen Xuantong frowned slightly. He was a peak ninth-level expert, just half a step away from the Source Realm, ready to break through at any moment. Among those present, he had the greatest strength and the most say. “What right do you have to demand our surrender?” Chen Xuantong’s expression darkened. “Although you have many people, there aren’t many peak-level experts. With all ninety-four of us working together, we still have a chance to fight. Killing you and the Eight Extreme Wolf King shouldn’t be difficult.” “Is that so?” Chen Xiao smirked and said, “How about this? I’ll fight against your ninety-four super-tier ancient martial artists. You can choose between a one-on-one fight or a group fight. If I win, then you surrender.”

Chen Xiao stretched out his fair hands and rubbed them slightly.
“Fight against ninety-four super-grade ancient martial artists? Do you think you’re a domain powerhouse?” Chen Xuantong was furious—this kid was far too arrogant, not even giving them any respect.
At the ninth level of the same tier, ancient martial artists were invincible; it was common knowledge in the entire world of supernatural abilities. Moreover, judging from the energy emanating from this kid, he was clearly just a ninth-level supernatural being.
And domain powerhouses simply couldn’t appear here. The Chen family had tried to take advantage of the situation by sending a domain ancient martial artist to the secular world, only to have him killed instantly by some inexplicable force as soon as he appeared.
“Today, I’ll give you, you ignorant brat, a proper lesson!”
Chen Xuantong widened his eyes and slammed his palm forward, generating a powerful gust of wind that formed a huge white hand, which rushed toward Chen Xiao’s body.
Chen Xiao’s face twitched slightly as he also slammed his palm against that white gust. A snow-white light flashed across his body, scattering the fierce white hand with ease.
“You’re no match for me. Even if you all attack together, it won’t work.”
Chen Xiao stood there calmly, as if nothing had happened, while Chen Xuantong’s face turned pale as he was pushed back three steps by the rebound force.
“Attack together then. If you can defeat me, I promise to stop attacking the Chen family immediately, including in the world of supernatural abilities. But if you lose and give up resistance, surrender obediently.”
Chen Xiao slightly lowered his head; no one knew what he was thinking.
Bajilei Langhuang stepped back slightly. He had already seen Chen Xiao’s strength—far greater even than that of ordinary domain powerhouses.
“Is this true?” A ninth-level ancient martial artist behind Chen Xuantong asked doubtfully, “Do you really have the right to decide?”
They all knew what level of powerhouses were surrounding the Chen family’s stronghold in the world of supernatural abilities. This time, the Chen family was in grave danger. But Chen Xiao’s words gave them a glimmer of hope.
“Of course I can decide,” Chen Xiao shrugged.
“Then…” The ninth-level ancient martial artist from the Chen family’s family eyes lit up as a golden ring suddenly appeared in his hand.
“Xuanlong, how does the family’s ancestral treasure end up in your possession?” Chen Xuantong froze upon seeing the golden ring in that person’s hand.
“In the world of supernatural abilities, a family’s strength can’t compete with others. We can only place our hopes on the secular world.” Chen Xuanlong raised the ring, which emitted a strong golden light. “If the ancestral treasure stays in the world of supernatural abilities, it will surely be seized by the enemy. Bringing it to the secular world gives us a chance.”
Chen Xuanlong’s status was even higher than Chen Xuantong’s.
“The ancestral treasure is actually a virtual divine artifact…” A faint smile appeared on Chen Xiao’s lips. “It seems I really underestimated the Chen family.”
“Then die!”
Chen Xuanlong bit his tongue, spitting blood onto the golden ring. He laughed loudly, “Hahaha… I’ll use my life to buy my Chen family a chance!”

“Mystic Dragon!” Chen Xuantong was horrified, but there was no time to stop it.
This Chen Xuantong used all his vital energy to activate this virtual divine artifact. The circular artifact soared into the sky like a sun, emitting beams of golden light.
“Chen family, very good. When your family is in danger, you sacrifice your own lives. But back then, when my grandfather and parents were hunted by the Dragon family, why didn’t you do the same?”
Chen Xiao narrowed his eyes. The form of the Snowflake Divine Artifact appeared in his hand. With a single wave of his hand, the Snowflake Divine Artifact flew into the sky and knocked down that virtual divine artifact ring before it could even exert its power.