Chapter 727: Chapter 729: Xiong Da’s Adjustment
Nian Shutong called a retreat, led by Lin Mu, followed by Ji Sisi leading the Mecha combat formation, and then a bunch of Fierce Beasts, all obeying orders to back away, stopping outside the gates of the Ji Family.
The scene unfolding before their eyes happened so quickly, yet felt so unreal to many onlookers.
The ground of the Ji Family’s residence, starting from the gates, was lifted up to a thickness of ten meters stretching outwards for approximately dozens of meters, the upheaved terrain then smashed down towards the people of the Ji Family.
"Ah———"
"Run!"
"How dare you!"
With a flick of Nian Shutong’s wrist, she answered their question; see if I dare!
"Boom————"
"Boom————"
"Boom————"
Several booming sounds echoed as Nian Shutong wouldn’t lift only one section.
At this moment, it was difficult to spot a single intact house within the Ji Family compound.
However, fortunately, the grand smashing miraculously missed hurting any lesser-powered individuals; implying that no one with lower strength got injured.
But everyone around Rank A, S Rank, or above was hit hard, yet, luckily, they could still crawl out, meaning they wouldn’t die.
When people from the Ji Family realized this afterwards, even as enemies, they couldn’t help but commend Nian Shutong for her formidable move.
The two SSS Rank opponents facing off against Nian Shutong did not gain any advantage at that time, despite being SSS Rank!
Nian Shutong’s hands once again sealed the deal, as black flames fell from the sky like a rain of fire, with thunder roaring and lightning flashing, two thick bolts struck the two SSS Rank individuals on the opposite side.
After that, the two SSS Rank people felt as if they were fighting countless enemies, because following the Thunder Strike, they endured ice swords, knife winds, scorching rain, and even a blade of grass transformed into vines before their eyes, entangling their limbs, leaving them unable to move.
Who is she?
What kind of methods are these?
With such tactics, who could be her match?
At this time, the Ji Family Patriarch was also thrown into complete disarray by Jing Bai’s Thunder Strike and speed.
Jing Bai’s strength was the highest, not at all weaker than Nian Shutong, and his speed was so fast that even Nian Shutong couldn’t compete. The Family Head’s attacks couldn’t touch him, but he himself was being smoked out by Jing Bai’s strikes.
Now, the three SSS Rank experts of the Ji Family had been beaten by Nian Shutong and Jing Bai until they were out of spirit; so the next question was just one.
Do we keep fighting?
At this point, the people from the Ji Family also stopped their attacks, because the Fierce Beast Army led by Lin Mu, although motionless, merely their breathing was sending chills down the spines of the people from the Ji Family.
What’s there to fight?
Their attacks were but a tickle to those Fierce Beasts, yet a single stomp from the beasts could flatten a house, not that the Ji Family had any houses left to stomp on.
Such a battle truly took place in front of everyone; it all happened in less than five minutes, yet everyone fell silent.
Bystanders who were there for the excitement dared not speak.
Was that the same woman who had been pushed back to the point of vomiting blood with a single use of spiritual power?
Had it really not been a different person?
In fact, many had a hunch it was just an excuse!
However, many people watched Nian Shutong’s method of attack and couldn’t help but recall a woman who had previously fought a Fierce Beast on Tata Jupiter. They must be the same person, right?
This speculation lingered in many people’s minds, but for now, they were still watching the battle between the Ji Family Patriarch and Nian Shutong.
However, it seemed to have ended.
Because the Ji Family Patriarch spoke.
"I was unaware of the Planet Blue Star Master’s presence, my apologies for not greeting you from afar. How about we go down and talk?"
Nian Shutong simply raised an eyebrow at the Ji Family Patriarch, her tone quite surprised, "So you are the Ji Family Patriarch?"
"How embarrassing, I’ve been calling out for quite a while and had not seen you."
The Ji Family Patriarch certainly knew Nian Shutong was mocking him, but what could he say? He was outmatched, was he supposed to talk tough?
"It was my neglect, I happened to be in the middle of cultivation and didn’t hear you. It wasn’t intentional."
At this point, the Ji Family Patriarch had retracted his attack, thinking the battle should be over, but a Thunder Strike from Jing Bai precisely hit the top of the Ji Family Patriarch’s head, and a wisp of black smoke drifted from the top of his head.
"Ouch, my dog doesn’t know its own strength, didn’t understand what you said."
"Jing Bai, come back, the Ji Family Patriarch can’t speak dog language for now."
For now? Can’t speak?
The insult was so "subtle."
Nian Shutong recalled Jing Bai and also timely released her control over the other two individuals. As she and the Ji Family Patriarch locked eyes, a familiar voice emerged.
"Old Xiong here, hustling all the way and still didn’t make it in time."
Xiong Da walked out from a pile of rubble as if it were flat ground. At this time, Nian Shutong also descended from the air, and the three from the Ji Family also turned their attention to the belated Xiong Da.
In this moment, the Ji Family Patriarch had an epiphany; these two must know each other.
Xiong Da stepped between the two parties, dutifully playing the role of mediator and began to inquire about the sequence of events.
"May I know the reason for this conflict?"
Nian Shutong very cooperatively said, "The Ji Family sent people to my planet, they kidnapped and beat people, and we also lost some very important items, so I came to demand reparation. But the Ji Family neither admits to it nor talks about it, and they even resorted to violence."
"I had no choice but to fight back."
The ’forced’ Nian Shutong watched as Xiong Da’s lips twitched slightly.
With this destruction, the Ji Family Patriarch’s smoky appearance, and those two SSS-ranked elders riddled with holes – you had no choice?
Even Xiong Da, who was no stranger to the ways of the world, deepened his understanding of Nian Shutong at this moment: stay far away, don’t provoke her.
The Ji Family Patriarch was indeed angry, but the strength of his opponents forced him to speak politely, "We did send people there, but Ji Sisi is a member of the Ji Family; we simply went to bring her home. What’s wrong with that?"
"As for the theft you mentioned, the loss of items has nothing to do with us."
"Today it is true that the Ji Family made the first move, but was it necessary to fight to this extent? Our Ji Family has suffered heavy losses, and I believe the Planet Blue Star Master still owes us an explanation."
Xiong Da, standing in the middle, looked at Nian Shutong, who snorted coldly, "Just because you say it’s not related, it isn’t?"
"The items I lost are of inestimable value. If I were you, I’d have hidden them by now. If it weren’t for their immense value, I would not be in such a hurry."
"And what huge losses are you speaking of? We haven’t killed a single one of you. We’ve only damaged some things, and you call that a huge loss?"
The Ji Family Patriarch had not yet had the chance to check the condition of those from the Ji Family, thinking they must have sustained injuries from such attacks. But what was she saying? Not a single person dead?
At this point, a steward, who had been standing at the entrance earlier, a middle-aged man, hurried over and reported to the Ji Family Patriarch, "Family Head, aside from the buildings, indeed no one has died."