Chapter 215: Turmoil in All Directions

“The Philes family?” At that moment, Rod narrowed his eyes as he stepped forward and looked at them. He hadn’t been in the City of Darkness for long, so he didn’t know much about the Philes family. Yet, from their tone, he could tell it must be a significant family, as he sensed the worried looks among those around them.
Meanwhile, Rubio, with a serious expression, stepped closer to Rod and whispered, “The Philes family is a major clan among the pro-war faction!”
“How do they compare to the Nash family?” Rod asked, frowning.
“They can’t be compared. They’re not even in the same league. They’re only comparable to the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan!” Rubio continued.
Rod inwardly sighed. He hadn’t expected to encounter such trouble so soon after arriving in this city. “I’ve already angered the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle clan. What does adding the Philes family matter?” he said coldly after a moment.
“I don’t care if you’re from the Philes family or not. Even if you’re from the royal family, it’s none of my business! Get lost now, or I won’t hesitate to take a few more lives!” he said, stepping closer to Philes Niken, the leader of the group.
“Who… who are you? If you’ve got guts, give me your name!” Niken was taken aback by the other party’s arrogance even after revealing his identity. He took a deep breath and spoke firmly. He couldn’t afford to fall behind in front of Dai Xun—otherwise, all his plans would be ruined.
“Rod, go back and tell the people of the Philes family that I won’t mind if they come to trouble me. It doesn’t matter if the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle and Nash families join in too!” With that, Rod turned and headed upstairs with Rubio. One room would suffice for them to spend the night!
The atmosphere became terrifyingly calm. Rod—that Knight Rod, the one who had become extremely famous lately—was actually him! Everyone couldn’t help but gasp, then their expressions toward Niken and the others took on a hint of mockery.
To others, the Philes family might be powerful enough to defy ordinary people, but Rod was an exception. Having monopolized the Nash and Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle families and drawn down the God-Destroying Thunder Calamity, especially after the great battle in Dark Moon City some time ago that dealt heavy losses to the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle and Nash families, such a person indeed had the right to look down on the Philes family.

At the same time, the expressions on Niken and the others froze in mid-air. How could they not know Rod, the man who streaked across the sky like a comet? They never expected to end up clashing with such a person today. Now, fear began to take hold of them—Rod was truly a fearless individual. It was already a stroke of luck that he hadn’t killed them to silence them after confronting them. Thinking of this, cold sweat streamed down their faces. Only the girl Dai Xun, upon hearing this name and seeing Rod’s retreating figure, showed a glimmer of interest in her eyes—some excitement and an unusual emotion.

“Let’s go!” After a long silence, the group slunk away from that place dejectedly. They all knew they had been on the verge of death and barely made it back, their faces twisted in horror.

Once they left, the hotel became lively with chatter. A legendary figure had appeared here! Everyone grew excited, staring at the room where Rod and the others were staying, their faces filled with enthusiasm and admiration.

The strong rule, the victor reigns—this is an unchanging truth, especially in such a society. Rod was undoubtedly the idol in everyone’s heart. With his control over the Purple-Winged Thunder Eagle and the Nash family, he was undoubtedly the greatest of all time. No one could match his formidable presence and courage.

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“Is it done?”

Back in their room, Rod and Rubio heard Melon’s question.

“Done. Just a few insignificant guys. Not worth mentioning!” Rod waved his hand nonchalantly. Indeed, there were few opponents left who could catch his attention. At least the Fields family didn’t have the capability yet.

“It was someone from the Fields family. We’ll likely face trouble again soon. The Fields family has a spot in this competition!” Rubio said seriously. Having lived in the Source of Darkness for hundreds of years, he knew much more than others, especially about many things related to Rod that he wasn’t fully aware of.

“The Fields family? I never thought that family would fall to this level. Hmph, just a bunch of youngsters. Don’t worry about them. Kill one if they come alone, kill two if they come in pairs. Relax!” After hearing Rubio’s words, Melon fell silent for a moment before sneering disdainfully. He completely dismissed the Fields family.

Judging from his expression, Rod felt that there seemed to be some hidden circumstances involved. At the very least, he sensed that Melon seemed to have some connection with the Philes family, perhaps even a feud between them.
“Alright, if there’s nothing else, go rest early. Tomorrow, we’ll go look for those guys from the opposition. The Dragon Clan and the Black Phoenix Clan should also be here—let’s go check it out! The competition is about to start. Rod, get yourself in fighting shape. I don’t want others to say my men are useless!!”
Things seemed to have temporarily come to a halt, and Melon gave orders to the two of them.
It was deep at night, yet Wuyou City was exceptionally lively. That legendary man had appeared—Rod, who was famous throughout the land, had finally arrived in Wuyou City, causing a huge stir. What happened at the hotel spread instantly to every corner of the city. At this moment, everyone’s conversation revolved around him, around this man filled with so many mysteries.
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“Damn bastard! He actually dared to come!” A young man slammed the table in front of him angrily and roared, his face twisted in fury. In front of him stood several middle-aged men and elders, each with a cold gaze in their eyes!
“This Rod is no ordinary person. With the competition approaching, we can’t act rashly. With various forces at play, it’s crucial that we don’t make any mistakes after finally securing a spot for the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle Clan. Let’s discuss this after the competition!” said the leading elder after some thought.
“Elder, but…” Another elder below grew anxious. “We all know his purpose for coming here—he’ll be our direct rival. We should take this chance to eliminate him now. Otherwise… Dark Moon City has already bet everything on him!”
“Hmm, the Third Elder is right. Since we’re going to fight anyway, that kid’s strength is unpredictable. It’s better to take the initiative and deal with him first,” suggested the young man who had spoken first.
For a moment, the atmosphere became somewhat gloomy. Everyone turned their attention to the Elder and a middle-aged man, seemingly waiting for them to make a decision.

This group was composed of members of the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan. They had come here to participate in the martial arts tournament held in Wuyou City in order to secure a place in the Netherworld. Of course, this qualification had been hard-won from the main combat faction, so they cherished it dearly and dared not let anything go wrong—it was crucial for their clan to truly establish itself. Therefore, the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan attached great importance to this event and sent a strong team to participate.

“Put this aside for now. Send someone to investigate the situation over there. Isn’t there also someone from the Nash clan participating in the competition? It seems Old Man Nash’s plan succeeded; they must already be aware of this news. Just because we can’t act doesn’t mean they can’t. Now, Old Man Nash can handle that kid with ease! Ao Ying, Third Elder, you two go to the Nash clan’s base and discuss these matters with them. You know what to do!” Finally, after a moment, the middle-aged man spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, excitement appeared on everyone’s faces, as if they had seen some hope.

“Yeah, Father, don’t worry. This plan will definitely succeed. Hehe, let the Nash clan and Rod fight each other while we just watch!” Ao Ying couldn’t contain his excitement.

“The clan leader’s plan is good. There’s going to be some interesting action this time!” The Third Elder also fawned over him, his face full of flattering smiles.

“My plan for the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan must not be disrupted! The Nash clan? Hmph, they’re just a bunch of fools. It’s easy to send them into battle, but they don’t have the capability to join forces with us and carry out our plan!” With a cold snort, the middle-aged man spoke disdainfully. As the leader of the Purple Wing Thunder Eagle clan, he always considered more factors than others; otherwise, his clan wouldn’t have risen to such heights to become one of the six major clans. Although there were still some challenges, it was only a matter of time. All of this was thanks to his careful planning.

At the same time, several mansions in Wuyou City were discussing Rod’s situation, and of course, the opposition’s mansions were no exception. Both Aida and Eileen smiled upon hearing this news! Rod had been silent for some time, and they had feared he might not attend this competition after all! They knew how much effort and pressure they had endured to secure a spot for him, especially Aida, who was well aware of the sacrifices she had made. If Rod didn’t show up, she knew exactly what kind of situation she would face. So his arrival was undoubtedly the best news for her. It proved at least that she hadn’t misjudged him and that her efforts hadn’t been in vain. Under the moonlight, feeling the gentle breeze, a smile of relief appeared on her lips.