I Become a Martial Arts God in the Chaotic Demon World

Tuoba Feng and the historical Sect Masters of the Breaking Extreme Sect were actually rather brawn over brains.

Thus, these sectarian leaders couldn't be bothered to engage in mind games with other forces, preferring to let their hands speak the truth in confrontation.

This extremely simplistic and straightforward approach might seem almost laughably unsophisticated, as if taken lightly.

Yet, the Sect Masters of the Breaking Extreme Sect had adhered to these rules for generations, preserving their legacy for hundreds of years.

If you can't beat them, don't bother talking.

Beat them and they'll have to listen.

After leaving the Breaking Extreme Sect, Han Zheng didn't return to Smoke Wave Prefecture but instead headed straight for the south.

He still had to meet someone, Wen Jingyun, Family Head of the Wen Family.

The Wen Family was the most low key among the powers in Smoke Wave Prefecture, even more so than the Black Water Gang; despite their long history, they were virtually invisible.

In fact, the Wen Family had the longest lineage and could trace their ancestry back a thousand years.

Legend had it that at their peak, the family boasted several figures at the Grandmaster Level of Martial Arts.

Unfortunately, the model of martial family inheritance was somewhat unreliable.

Inheritance within a family could only rely on bloodline; if the direct line faltered, then the cadet branches would step in, but if they also faltered, the family would gradually decline.

The Wen Family had undergone several such declines in its history, which led to the present where only Wen Jingyun possessed the Xuan Gang Realm cultivation amongst their martial artists. The rest of their direct and collateral family lines combined barely exceeded fifty people, and the entire family's combat power depended on their guests for support.

Luckily, Wen Jingyun was quite generous; in his younger days, he made many good friends while roaming the Martial World.

Now, the Wen Family's chief guest elder, Gu Tianzhi, was one of these friends Wen Jingyun had made during his travels. With mid-stage Xuan Gang Realm cultivation, he could still help uphold the family's appearance.

When Han Zheng arrived at the Wen Family, Wen Jingyun had just returned not long ago, pondering over Han Zheng's obliteration of the Lishan Sect.

The Wen Family lacked strength and barely had any say in matters.

But Wen Jingyun also felt that Yue Qing and the others had gone too far, pushing Chen Jiuzhen into Han Zheng's camp.

Tuoba Feng could voice such things, but he lacked the courage to do so.

Wen Jingyun rubbed his head with some pain, also struggling with what stance the Wen Family should take in the future.

The only reason the Wen Family had survived all these years was that they had been extremely cautious.

Just then, a servant suddenly came in to report.

"Family Head, a man outside claims to be Han Zheng, the Demon Sweeping Captain from Smoke Wave Prefecture, and seeks an audience with you."

Wen Jingyun's heart skipped a beat, and after a moment of hesitation, he said, "Let him in."

Han Zheng had only destroyed the Lishan Sect, and in name, it wasn't Han Zheng's doing, but Chen Jiuzhen's.

These major sects hadn't completely torn their faces off with Han Zheng yet, and it would seem somewhat improper to refuse to meet him at this time.

As Han Zheng stepped into the Wen Family Council Hall, he looked around and grinned, saying, "I heard the Wen Family has the longest legacy among all the forces in the Smoke Wave Prefecture. Now that I see it for myself, it's indeed true—your heritage is not something those lesser sects can compare with."

The Wen Family's estate was decorated in an antique style; though not luxurious, it had an understated grandeur.

The only problem was the scarcity of people in the Wen Family, leaving the entire estate feeling empty and desolate.

Wen Jingyun offered an awkward smile, "Mr. Han flatters us. They are just some valueless old relics. The estate hasn't been renovated for many years; what heritage? It's more accurate to say it's run-down.

I wonder, what brings Mr. Han to the Wen Family this time?"

Han Zheng looked at Wen Jingyun with a mockingly amused expression, "What if I said I came to persuade you, Family Head Wen, to betray the alliance and stand with the Demon Cleansing Bureau on my side—would you believe me?"

Wen Jingyun's expression changed immediately, forcing a smile, "Mr. Han must be joking."

Han Zheng shook his head, "This is no joke. I know you have just left the Yue Family, and your next step should be to figure out how to deal with me, right?

I guess your first step won't be to trouble me directly in Smoke Wave Prefecture. Instead, you plan to deal with Chen Jiuzhen first and then me, am I right?"

Wen Jingyun's heart lurched, and he quickly shook his head, "What does Mr. Han mean by this? I don't quite understand."

"The Family Head Wen doesn't need to understand. I think you don't want to stand on my side right now, right?"

Wen Jingyun remained silent, thinking to himself you know yet you ask?

The Wen Family had always been extremely cautious in their actions, fearing the consequences of backing the wrong side. How could they possibly engage in the kind of mad risky behavior that Chen Jiuzhen had?

Han Zheng stood up and suddenly looked outside the Wen Family estate, where a maid was pushing a young man in a wheelchair, who was basking in the sun.

The young man had handsome features, but was thin and pale, with a listless appearance that even seemed devoid of interest in life.

Han Zheng sighed and said, "What a pity, this was the only chance for you to avenge your son. Family Head Wen, are you sure you want to pass it up?"

Wen Jingyun's heart skipped a beat. "Mr. Han, what do you mean by that?"

Han Zheng turned his head, looking at Wen Jingyun with a smile that was not quite a smile. "Just the literal meaning.

Recently, while reviewing the archives left by the previous Demon Sweeping Captain, Liao Hongsheng, at the Smoke Wave Prefecture's Demon Cleansing Bureau, I discovered many interesting things.

Your son, the Young Master of the Wen Family, Wen Yanqing, was a talented youth. At a young age, he had already stepped into the Innate Realm and was regarded as the hope of the next generation of your family.

Unfortunately, two years ago Wen Yanqing had an accident during a sparring match and his legs were damaged beyond repair, turning him into a cripple. Truly a great pity."

Wen Jingyun's complexion alternated between red and white as his mental state began to unravel.

Wen Yanqing was once the last hope of the Wen Family.

His son had shown unparalleled talent in his youth, was sensible, practiced diligently, and aspired to revive the Wen Family. Unexpectedly, he was crippled midway through his journey, causing Wen Jingyun great heartache.

At the same time, Wen Jingyun was filled with anger, uncertain why Han Zheng was bringing up these painful memories.

"Don't you ever suspect that there is something fishy about your son's debilitating incident?"

Wen Jingyun's expression changed drastically, and he quickly asked, "Mr. Han, what do you mean by that?"

"Just the literal meaning."

Han Zheng stated indifferently, "Two years ago, when the Washing Sword Pavilion, one of the Five Families and Seven Sects of Southern Mountain, came to Smoke Wave Prefecture to select disciples, they had their eyes on two people. One was Yue Jingtong, the son of the Family Head of the Yue Family, Yue Qing, and the other was your son, Wen Yanqing.

However, at that time, the Washing Sword Pavilion only wanted to take on one disciple for their Inner Door, and the one not selected would enter the Outer Door.

This news came to the attention of Yue Jingtong, who then secretly drugged Wen Yanqing and further provoked two Loose Cultivators to challenge him.

When Wen Yanqing confronted them, the drug's effects took hold, and those two harshly crippled his legs in the fight, naturally disqualifying him from entering the Washing Sword Pavilion. Yue Jingtong has since become an Inner Sect Disciple of the Washing Sword Pavilion, and with that, the Yue Family's prestige has soared.

As far as I know, Wen Yanqing's strength was enough to surpass Yue Jingtong at that time. Now, everything that Yue Jingtong has was snatched from your son!

And that fellow's methods are indeed ruthless.

He specifically instructed those two Loose Cultivators to permanently cripple Wen Yanqing.

Originally even if Wen Yanqing lost to the Loose Cultivators and suffered embarrassment, he could still enter the Outer Door. But now that he's crippled, the Washing Sword Pavilion certainly wouldn't accept a cripple."

These were pieces of information that Han Zheng had gleaned from Liao Hongsheng's notes.

Those two Loose Cultivators were later caught by Liao Hongsheng for other crimes, and from their confessions came the knowledge of this incident.

However, Liao Hongsheng had never considered exploiting this affair; he disdained such scheming tactics.

But he did plan to find an opportunity to inform Wen Jingyun about this, not to stir up hostility between the Wen and Yue families, but merely to let the person concerned be aware of the truth.

Liao Hongsheng might not wish to use these tactics, but Han Zheng was not one to refuse such opportunities.

He had not chosen the Wen Family first because they were overly cautious and lacked the kind of decisiveness that Chen Jiuzhen possessed. Han Zheng even feared that knowing this, Wen Jingyun would not choose to turn against the Yue Family, so he had instead chosen Chen Jiuzhen.

As for whether it succeeded now, it was irrelevant.

Chen Jiuzhen had already sided with him, and Tuoba Feng remained neutral.

As long as Han Zheng finished telling Wen Jingyun about this affair, his goal would have been achieved.

Even if Wen Jingyun would not choose to turn against the Yue Family, this matter would become a thorn in his side!

A thorn that could not be removed!