High Martial Arts: Invincible Starts from Basic Archery Chapter 801 - 621: Taking Action (Part 2)

Elder Yan and Elder Qin, standing nearby, abruptly comprehended the severity of the situation.

For years, the Su Family had been covertly scheming against the Awakened Association.

Was it possible that the Awakened Association had likewise been quietly training experts who could challenge the Elder Council?

Judging by the present circumstances, it appeared they had achieved just that.

The two individuals cultivated by the Su Family had been dispatched to the Awakened Association, their outcomes hanging in doubt.

"What you mentioned seems highly probable."

Su Ming's face grew grave.

"It's possible that the root of these incidents stems from the Awakened Association setting up an elaborate snare."

"Everyone knows the Awakened Association has always clashed with the Revival Association. Lately, tensions with us have intensified, leading them to plant someone called Chen Fan to assassinate a Revival Association member. Things spiraled out of control from there."

As his words landed, the attendees felt a subtle shiver run through their frames.

The deeper the contemplation, the more horrifying the implications.

"What do we do next?"

Elder Yan inquired, his voice laced with agitation.

"What choice do we have?"

Su Ming gnashed his teeth in fury, "One misstep leads to endless setbacks. If we refuse their demands, they won't spare us. Luckily, we've uncovered this in time. Our priority now is to rush home and inform the family patriarch about it all."

"Inform the patriarch?"

"Brother Su has a point; this issue's depth exceeds our expectations. The Awakened Association aims to dismantle our Five Great Families."

"Damn them! We never should have tolerated those two for so long," Elder Qin spat out in rage.

"Stop it, this isn't the moment for regrets. We all need to head back fast, before the situation shifts again."

The group departed in haste.

...

Su Family’s Secret Realm.

"Grandpa, are you suggesting the Thunder Emperor and his allies have been scheming against us in secret?"

A woman voiced her question.

Her beauty was ethereal and breathtaking, but her expression remained frosty, evoking a sense of distant reverence.

Next to her, various elders present turned their gazes toward Su Ming.

Evidently, these were the Su Family's patriarchs, including three at the Celestial Human Realm and one at the Divine Cultivation Realm.

"That's correct."

Su Ming sensed immense pressure in that instant.

Not just from the patriarchs before him.

This granddaughter was famed as the Ice Emperor of Yan Country.

Though she addressed him as grandpa, it oddly felt like he was the younger one.

"Moments ago, the Thunder Emperor suggested..." He narrated the occurrences, and sure enough, the patriarchs grew restless at the mention of the initial demand.

"How dare this brat act so presumptuously? Targeting our Su Family like that?" One Celestial Human Realm patriarch bellowed in anger.

"Outrageous! Where is he? I'll drag him here myself!"

"Patriarch, please stay calm. Hear me out first."

Su Ming urged promptly.

The patriarch who spoke was at the Mid Stage of the Celestial Realm.

In his view, a Celestial Realm Martial Artist held considerable might, especially at the Mid Stage.

Yet against that youth, it fell short.

Capturing him would demand the intervention of the family's Divine Cultivation Realm patriarchs.

Thus, he detailed the entire affair from beginning to end.

Sure enough, the expressions of the Celestial Realm patriarchs shifted dramatically.

"Is this for real? Is he truly that powerful?"

One uttered in astonishment.

They understood the prowess of the Song Family's patriarchs well.

If it were them, victory might come, but not without struggle, far from an unscathed triumph.

And the two Quasi-S-Class Awakened, painstakingly raised by their clan, fell to him?

This was utterly shocking!

"Patriarch, I swear these events are factual. If you doubt me, question Xiaochan directly." Su Ming added swiftly.

"Grandpa speaks the truth."

Su Chan affirmed with a nod, "I believe his power, even if not equal to mine, is close enough."

At this statement, the Divine Cultivation Realm patriarch's countenance altered.

For he knew this kin's capabilities intimately.

Even he would face great challenges defeating Su Chan in direct combat, let alone to the death.

Her assessment meant this Chen Fan was no ordinary foe.

"Patriarch, this crisis demands immediate attention, so I hurried back to alert you. I suspect the Awakened Association's following strike will target our Five Great Families." Su Ming gazed at the Divine Cultivation Realm family patriarch, his worry evident.

"Do they possess such nerve?" The Divine Cultivation Realm patriarch huffed disdainfully.

Should the Awakened Association move against his Su Family, he envisioned a few scenarios.

But even if that Chen youth cornered three S-Class Awakeners, what gave them the audacity to confront our Five Great Families?

The other four clans each boasted a Divine Cultivation Realm figure or equivalent.

His Su Family included the Ice Emperor.

Three versus six—how did that add up?

"Second Uncle, Su Ming's reasoning holds water; the coincidences pile up too neatly, hinting the Awakened Association is truly conspiring against us." A Late Stage Celestial Human Realm Martial Artist interjected.

"Precisely, Second Uncle. The Awakened Association has grown bolder toward us over time, and if they're plotting, hesitation would be unwise. We ought to preempt them, ally with the other four families, and crush them sequentially."

"Yes, success would secure our dominance, keeping Yan Country firmly in our grasp."

These arguments stirred the Divine Cultivation Realm patriarch.

Acting solely as the Su Family carried heavy risks.

For example, confronting the Thunder Emperor—if he went all out, both he and Su Chan would suffer grave wounds or worse.

Yet allying with the other four families, pooling three or four Divine Cultivation Realm patriarchs, could limit the losses.

That said, the external Fierce Beasts remained a concern.

"Xiaochan, your thoughts?"

He directed his question to Su Chan.

"I agree we should strike preemptively."

Su Chan replied steadily, "Their capture of those two reveals they know our schemes. Their restraint could be a ploy to lull us or to band us against the Fierce Beasts. Once the beasts retreat, clashes with them will ignite. In this setup, it's wiser to resolve all uncertainties decisively before the Beast Tide reaches Baijiang City."

"Hmm."

The Divine Cultivation Realm patriarch nodded in agreement.

Su Chan's logic rang true.

"Very well, then Second and Third Brother, would you approach the other families' patriarchs and share our proposal? If they're on board, we'll convene. Above all, keep everything confidential."

"Understood."

The Celestial Human Realm Martial Artists replied without delay.

"You as well."

"Yes, Patriarch."

Su Ming and Su Chan responded promptly.

The stakes were too high for any oversight.

"Xiaochan, should the other families consent, you'll be the one to summon those two here."

The Divine Cultivation Realm patriarch directed.

A direct assault meant invading their turf, stirring massive uproar and ill repute.

But an invitation from Su Chan altered the dynamic.

"Rest assured, Patriarch. Chan’Er will see it done."

A spark of zeal gleamed in Su Chan's eyes.

Victory here would place the Awakened Association under her sway.

As for Yan Country, she could methodically dismantle the other families over time.