My Brother's the Protagonist? Good Thing I Awakened My System!

Chapter 198 Blood In The Moonlight

Chapter 198  Blood In The Moonlight

The Feng Clan lost two of its participants in the third round, which was unfortunate as, with their strength, they could have progressed further.

However, luck played a significant role in such competitions, and they were unlucky in facing two powerful opponents.

Many believe that only Ling Meiyu might surpass Gao Mingrui and Yuan Ziyan in strength.

Despite the odds, Feng Liang and Feng Xiaoyu fought valiantly, earning the respect of the audience.

Now, the Feng Clan's final participant, Feng Yun, made his way to the arena.

His opponent was yet another Grand Qi Condensation Realm cultivator.

It seemed that luck had not favored him throughout the competition, as all his opponents, even in the Selection Phase, were from the Grand Qi Condensation Realm.

On the other hand, one could argue that his opponents were the truly unlucky ones, as they had to face Feng Yun.

If not for that, they might have had a good chance to advance further.

Alas, Feng Yun's opponent in the third round met the same fate as his previous ones—defeat without him even needing to use any techniques.

With Feng Yun's effortless victories, people began to wonder just how powerful he would be when he used the Feng Clan's Martial Arts.

Of course, they would have to wait for the later rounds when Feng Yun would face a stronger opponent.

The third round came to an end, and the spectators returned to their homes or inns, satisfied with the day's events.

The third round was considered the most exciting so far, featuring battles between many Grand Qi Condensation Realm geniuses and some powerful Core Formation cultivators.

It also revealed the hidden strength of many geniuses like Gao Mingrui and Yuan Ziyan, leaving the audience eager for the fourth round to begin.

While most people were looking forward to the next stage of the competition, others had different plans—like acquiring the Feng Clan's martial arts.

That night, the capital buzzed with excitement, its streets alive with festive energy and the chatter of spectators reliving the day's matches.

In stark contrast, the area around the Feng Mansion was shrouded in eerie silence, as though the city's lively atmosphere dared not intrude upon its solemn grounds.

Shadows flitted across rooftops, and concealed figures lingered in the alleys, their eyes fixed on the grand estate gifted to the Feng Clan by Wang Zhiqing.

These individuals, driven by greed and ambition, had gathered with one goal in mind: to steal the Feng Clan's martial arts.

They believed themselves clever, blending into the darkness and employing stealth techniques to mask their presence.

Within the Feng Mansion, however, Feng Chen sat calmly in the main hall, sipping tea under the soft glow of a lantern.

His expression was serene, but his sharp eyes glinted with a cold light.

"Fools," Feng Chen muttered.

These people truly underestimated him too much. Since they dared to trespass into his territory, he would ensure they never left.

Elsewhere in the mansion, Feng Yun stood by a window, gazing at the night sky. His sharp senses detected faint disturbances in the surrounding area, but he remained unfazed.

( It seems we have some uninvited guests. )

His master, Minghao, spoke to Feng Yun's mind.

( Indeed. Our clan has attracted a lot of attention after the competition. Master, how many are there? )

Feng Yun asked, his tone laced with concern.

( There is no need for you to worry about it. Your brother can handle them easily! )

Minghao replied.

He pitied the intruders who had no idea what awaited them.

( If you say so. )

Feng Yun trusted his master completely. After three years of training together, his admiration and trust for Master Minghao had grown to the point where he would believe him even if he claimed Feng Chen had reached the Spirit Severing Realm.

"Should I rest, then?" Feng Yun muttered.

Still, he found it difficult to relax, knowing there were enemies outside.

As the night deepened, the intruders grew bolder, inching closer to the mansion.

"This Feng Clan is hiding something extraordinary," one of them whispered.

"If we can steal their martial arts, our strength will skyrocket."

"Quiet!" Another hissed angrily. "We can't afford to be careless. The Feng Clan may be from a backwater place but they are said to be quite strong!"

Though he said that, they crept closer, their greed outweighing their caution. Although many of them were from different factions and didn't even know each other, they decided to work together since they had the same purpose. Of course, it is unknown just how long this alliance would last but they all were ready to wait until they got their hands on the Feng Clan's Techniques. Concealed in the shadows, they silently approached the Feng Mansion, each step calculated to avoid detection—or so they thought. Within the mansion, Feng Chen placed his teacup on the table with deliberate calm. He stood and walked to the courtyard, his steps echoing softly in the still night. "Time to greet the guest!"

In another part of the mansion, Elder Feng Zhenshan kept a vigilant watch over the younger members of the Feng Clan.

Feng Chen had ordered him to stand guard for them in case any intruder managed to escape from his clutches.

When he learned of the intruders from Feng Chen, he frowned but remained calm, trusting Feng Chen to handle the situation.

Outside, the intruders began to encroach on the mansion's perimeter. Whispered conversations filled the air as they prepared to breach the estate.

"Stay alert," one of them said. "We don't know whether the Feng Clan Leader is asleep or not!"

"Relax," another replied.

"They won't even notice us until it's too late. Plus, I am in the Three Elements Divine Realm!"

With his confidence, the others said little. The group consisted mostly of cultivators from the Grand Qi Condensation Realm or the Three Elements Divine Realm.

With such a force, they were confident in their ability to steal the Feng Clan's martial arts.

But before they could take another step, a powerful, oppressive aura descended upon them.

It was as if the very air had turned to stone, freezing them in place. Feng Chen stepped forward, his figure illuminated by the soft glow of the courtyard lanterns.

"Since you've come so far, let me give you a proper welcome."

Feng Chen said, his voice calm.

"W-What?"

The intruders were caught off guard, startled by Feng Chen's sudden appearance.

"Get ready for—"

Without warning, Feng Chen unleashed a devastating sword slash laced with Basic Sword Intent.

The sword attack cut through the night, striking down the closest intruders before they could react.

The Three Elements Divine Realm cultivators, who had been so confident earlier, were instantly killed.

When the remaining intruders regained their senses, they realized that it wasn't just one or two, but many had fallen to Feng Chen's attack including those in Three Elements Divine Realm.

"ARGHHHH!"

"What is this power?!"

"I-Impossible! Impossible!"

Some trembled in fear, while others panicked, thinking only of escape.

Feng Chen stepped forward, his presence alone enough to make the intruders falter.

"How could guests leave without receiving a proper farewell?"

Feng Chen said, sending another wave of attack.

One by one, the intruders fell as Feng Chen's attacks tore through their ranks.

His movements were precise and merciless, each strike delivering a fatal blow.

Those who tried to flee found themselves ensnared by the oppressive energy that filled the area, their escape routes sealed.

In the aftermath, the courtyard was littered with the bodies of the fallen. Feng Chen stood amidst the carnage, his expression unreadable.

He turned to Elder Feng Zhenshan, who had emerged from the mansion after receiving the message from him that the intruders had all been killed.

"Elder Zhenshan," Feng Chen said, "verify their identities!"

Feng Zhenshan nodded and began inspecting the bodies.

Compared to Feng Chen, Feng Zhenshan had much more knowledge about different people, especially those from the older generation.

Judging from their cultivation realm and appearance, many of them were older, and Feng Chen didn't recognize them.

Feng Zhenshan's expression darkened as he recognized several of them.

"These aren't just ordinary thieves," Feng Zhenshan said grimly.

"Some of them are from renowned clans and sects. This one's from the Azure Moon Sect, and that one belongs to the Gong Clan."

Feng Chen's eyes narrowed.

"So, even the so-called 'prestigious' clans and sects couldn't resist stooping to such disgraceful methods."

Elder Zhenshan continued his inspection. Other than the elders from Azure Moon Sect and Gong Clan, there was only one notable figure that Feng Zhenshan recognized.

"This… this is Mo Yansheng!" Feng Zhenshan spat, his voice laced with disgust.

An infamous evil cultivator and one of the most wanted criminals in the Azure Sky Empire.

Mo Yansheng's name was synonymous with terror, known for his heinous crimes, including the slaughter of entire villages and the cultivation of forbidden techniques that fed on human life.

The Imperial Family had sent soldiers and even Three Elements Divine Realm generals to deal with Mo Yansheng, but with his evil methods, he had managed to take down the general and escape.

Feng Zhenshan's hands trembled with suppressed fury as he continued, "How could those so-called righteous clans and sects even think about working with a vile creature like this? Have they no shame? No honor?"

He cast a disdainful glance at the corpses of the Azure Moon Sect and Gong Clan elders. "To conspire with someone like Mo Yansheng… it's a disgrace that taints not only their names but their entire lineage!"

"If they can try to steal from someone, there is no reason to think that they couldn't work with Evil Cultivators. Anyways, they are dead and there is no need to think too much about their morals."

Feng Chen said. Although there was a high chance that they didn't even know they were working with an Evil Cultivator.

However that makes no difference to Feng Chen, who viewed both as enemies.

"Let's take care of these corpses!"

Feng Chen said as he burned the bodies to ashes in seconds. He had gathered all the information he needed and didn't want to see their disgusting bodies.

The night ended with the intruders' fates sealed and their identities exposed.