Inheritance resonation

Xiao Feng finally pulled the sword, and it began to resonate with his Qi... "Isn't this wonderful? Now this would make a fight much more reasonable," he exclaimed.

He carefully stored the sword in his spatial ring. Xuan Ping, who had been watching, commented, "The sword was made for you."

Xiao Feng turned to him, a look of surprise on his face. "What? Well, I guess so. Brother Xuan, I've always wanted to tell you something, but now I found my chance alone with you. Don't think too much about it, but I believe that I, Xiao Feng, will become far stronger than you. And I am also grateful for the sword."

"What!" Xuan Ping was taken aback by Xiao Feng's statement, confused as to why he had said that. But it also ignited a sense of competition within him. He stared back at Xiao Feng and replied, "And who said it was a must for the senior brother to overpower the junior one? Well, I don't care, but I'll be far stronger than your sword swings could ever be."

They faced each other, staring for a moment before saying in unison, "Only time will reveal." Both of them burst into laughter.

Xiao Feng walked over to one of the tables and found a bottle of wine. "Hmm, this one seems well-aged."

"It's been a long time since we drank ourselves into a stupor. Let's drink to celebrate our first victory against a powerful foe," Xiao Feng suggested.

They sat cross-legged and began drinking the wine. "Wow, this is really intoxicating. I wonder how long it's been left to ferment," Xiao Feng remarked.

"But junior brother, you are abundantly wealthy," Xiao feng observed.

"You mean inherited wealth," Xuan ping replied, twitching his mouth.

The sworn brothers celebrated their victory inside the interdimensional spatial ring, completely forgetting that someone was waiting for them outside. Haoran, unable to wait any longer, decided to join Mu Tianxing and Xu Qing in restraining Mu Fengsha and her servants.

When Xiao Feng and Xuan Ping finally emerged from the interdimension, they saw that most of the work had already been done. The elder's body had been burnt, leaving no trace. Xu Qing immediately began to shout at them, demanding to know where they had been.

For the first time, Xiao Feng and Xuan Ping felt a hint of fear towards their junior sister. Xiao Feng whispered to Xuan Ping, "We shouldn't get on her bad side. It might become really dangerous for us."

Turning to Haoran, Xiao Feng continued their conversation. "Well, Haoran, once there is a stable factor to guarantee your success, would you come look for us?"

Haoran thought for a while, looking at Xuan Ping, Xiao Feng, Xu Qing, and Mu Tianxing. Finally, he came to a conclusion. "I don't think I fully understand what these two or what these monsters are chasing after, but if it makes me stronger, there won't be a problem, I guess."

"Well, it's been decided then," Haoran said with total devotion to a particular cause. "I'll make sure to find you guys when the Netherworld sect has been completely annihilated by me, Haoran."

Without wasting much time, Haoran turned to leave. Xu Qing scoffed at his lack of courtesy, thinking he should have at least bowed before leaving.

"This is a gift from me and my senior brother," Xuan Ping said, stretching forth a manual towards Haoran.

Haoran accepted the manual and bowed, thanking them both. "Since this is from you guys, I'm sure it will be a powerful manual. I sincerely thank you, brothers. Until we meet again."

Phew! Xuan Ping let out a sigh of relief, looking at Xiao Feng. "I guess everything has been settled."

Mu Tianxing felt a twinge of jealousy as he watched Xuan Ping hand over a cultivation manual to Haoran. He wished it had been him and wondered how he could ask his brothers for another favor in the future.

"I suppose the only thing left now is to return these treacherous bastards to your clan," Xuan Ping said, looking at Mu Tianxing. His face displayed a slight sadness, and Xuan ping understood what it meant.

Finally, they journeyed back to the Mu Clan. As the Mu guards caught sight of them from afar, one of them rushed to inform the acting head of the clan.

Immediately, the clan's head arranged for a meeting with all the elders present.

...

Meanwhile, Haoran arrived at the place he used to cultivate, Jinhua Mountain. He opened the manual and realized he had been given a divine manual. "Exactly what I needed, Divine Heavenly Fist!"

Haoran jumped up, surprised by the situation. He couldn't believe that someone would genuinely give him a divine manual after only meeting for a brief time.

Without wasting any time, he resumed his cultivation and started training with the goal of destroying the Netherworld sect and helping his brothers with whatever they required.

...

"Uhm," the first elder began, perplexed by why Lady Mu Fengsha was tied up and kneeling on the ground. Furthermore, he was surprised that strangers were allowed into the ancestral hall for the meeting.

Fu Fu! The clan elder cleared his throat and began to speak. "I know this is the first time we've called a sudden meeting, and I'm sure you all might be wondering why."

The first elder spoke up, "We aren't just wondering why, we also want to know why Lady Mu Fengsha is tied up with her mouth sealed shut."

"Well, I was expecting you to speak first, as you are Lady Mu Fengsha's number one supporter," the clan head replied.

The other elders present at the meeting were all astonished by how the clan head was handling things. It seemed unfitting for him, and they began to murmur amongst themselves.

"Silence, everyone," he stated firmly, glaring at them while emanating his aura. "First elder, please state your duty in this clan."

"My duty is to oversee the protection of all members of this clan," the first elder replied.

"Since you are tasked with overseeing the protection of this clan, would you be willing to sacrifice everything, including your own life, to achieve that?" the clan head asked.

The first elder stared at the clan head before responding, "Yes, that's correct."

"Good. Now let me present the situation on the ground. I have one last question for you. If you were to find out that Lady Fengsha here was about to trade away our only hope of gaining a stable position in Anhui, what would you do?"

"Well, without much thought, she would be beheaded because our Mu clan has suffered greatly due to the missing divine manual," the first elder replied.

"What is your opinion on what he said?" the clan head asked the rest of the elders.

"Absolutely correct," they all agreed.

The clan head signaled to one of the guards to remove the tape from Lady Mu Fengsha's mouth so she could explain herself.

As soon as the tape was removed, she began to plead, "I'm sorry, I'm deeply sorry."

Everyone, except Xuan, Xiao, and Tianxing, was perplexed by why she was begging the moment her mouth was unsealed.

"We don't need your pleas here; we need a clear explanation regarding what you have done, without omitting any information," the clan head shouted, almost standing from his seat.

"It all started when I overheard a discussion between the former clan head and the first wife about their plans to make Mu Tianxing the next in line for the head of the Mu clan. I became really annoyed and arranged for a mercenary to eliminate any traces of them from this earth," Lady Mu Fengsha confessed.

"What?!" They all looked at Lady Mu Fengsha, flabbergasted.

"But that's not all. After searching for the missing divine manual for a while, I finally found it and decided to trade it to an elder of the Netherworld sect, hoping he would help kill Mu Tianxing. However, my plans went awry due to the involvement of his friends," she continued.

"The Netherworld sect!" Lady Mu Fengsha had betrayed the Mu clan to the extent of even plotting against the young master. "How could you trade with the Netherworld sect? You have destroyed the Mu clan! You are forsaken," they exclaimed.

"What about the elder you planned to trade with?" the second elder asked.

"Well, he was killed by Mu Tianxing's friend," she revealed.

"Now, we need to start preparing for the worst," the clan head stated.

The clan head remained silent as the others began to voice their concerns and opinions.

"You don't have to worry about your clan being annihilated or something since I cleared all traces leading to the Mu clan," Xu Qing reassured them, clearing their doubts.

"But Xu Qing, if you cleared all traces leading to the Mu clan, what about the main trace leading to us?" Xiao feng asked immediately.

"Well, weren't you guys planning to fight more powerful foes? If I cleared it all, how would you get your chance?" Xu Qing replied.

"Damn! The dish was meant to be eaten by Haoran, not us," Xuan Ping and Xiao Feng exclaimed.

The clan head and all the elders wondered about the dish they were talking about.

...

Haoran sneezed, asking, "Who in the hell is speaking ill of me?"

...

"Okay, now that things have been partially settled, what are we going to do about Lady Mu Fengsha?" the third elder asked.

"It seems you were the only one absent-minded during the discussion," the clan head remarked. "I suggest you refrain from chasing after young girls."

The third elder became a bit embarrassed and nodded in agreement.

"As of dawn tomorrow, Lady Mu Fengsha, her son, and her accomplices involved in this wrongdoing shall be sentenced to death," the clan head declared.

Lady Mu Fengsha began to weep and beg for the head to at least spare her son.

"We can't leave a lioness cub to come bite us later in the future," the clan head concluded, taking his gaze away from Mu Fengsha.

"Mu Tianxing, step out for a while. I want to speak with these gentlemen," the clan head instructed.

Xuan Ping, Xiao Feng, and Xu Qing, I would like to thank you three for being the backbone of Mu Tianxing. Without you three, only God knows what could have happened. I don't know how you stumbled upon each other, but I believe it's fate, even though I don't believe in fate.

Hearing the word 'fate,' Xuan Ping and Xiao Feng remembered someone who also claimed not to believe in fate.

"I sincerely thank you and apologize for the discomfort you've experienced since setting foot in this clan," the clan head continued. He stood up from his chair and bowed to them. "Mission accomplished, then," Xuan Ping and Xiao Feng said in unison.

"I also would like you to be present at the coronation of Mu Tianxing," the clan head added.

"Oh... so you intend to make him the head, but isn't that too early?" Xiao Feng asked.

"Well, at least it would make him the youngest patriarch of the Mu clan," Xuan Ping added.

"I have thought things through. Facing it now would make him wise as he grows. He is destined for that, and he can no longer run away from his duties. All I want from you two is your presence and support, but it all depends on when you'll be leaving," the clan head explained.

"Well, we aren't in a hurry to leave since we can't possibly be friends with a weakling," Xiao Feng stated as he cleaned his nose.

"Do you mean..." the acting clan leader began before being interrupted.

"Yes, we plan to train him a bit before we depart," Xiao Feng replied.

"I'm deeply thankful to you. Then I'll leave him in your care," the clan head said.

The three left the Mu's ancestral hall, while the head called in Mu Tianxing.

"Clan head," Mu Tianxing said, bowing as he entered.

"Hmm, Mu Tianxing, I hope you are aware of the responsibility you'll be carrying from henceforth? You've made friends with some nice people, and I'm really proud of that. I don't know how strong they are or how strong those backing them are, but cling onto them well."

"They are both in the Immortal Ascension Realm," Mu Tianxing replied.

"So young yet powerful. Hold on to them and don't forget to focus as they teach you in the ways of cultivation."

Mu Tianxing was delighted at what he heard. "Brother, are really going to teach me in the ways of cultivation?"

"Take your leave and go prepare yourself," the clan head instructed.

"Finally, your prayers over the Mu clan have really come to pass. I don't know where you are, but just keep watching over your son, Mu Tianxing. He has made you really proud," the acting leader of the Mu clan said, looking at the divine manual. "I need to enter secluded cultivation. Finally, the Supreme Realm isn't far any longer."