Chapter 2365: Chapter 2354: Do You Still Have Any Shame?

As Cheng Yuanmu walked step by step toward Zhou Yongwang.

Zhou Yongwang’s gaze also fixed on Cheng Yuanmu, and before Cheng Yuanmu could get closer, he asked in a sinister tone, "Are you Cheng Yuanmu of the Cheng family?"

Without waiting for Cheng Yuanmu to respond, Zhou Yongwang’s aura of a half-step Divine Venerable erupted from within.

With extreme speed, it pressed toward Cheng Yuanmu.

Cheng Yuanmu only had the strength of the Initial Stage Divine King Realm; how could he resist the aura targeted by a half-step Divine Venerable?

When the aura surged onto him, he only felt his chest suffocate, and he took three steps back.

A sweetness rose in his throat.

Warm blood sprayed from his mouth.

With blood staining his lips, Cheng Yuanmu couldn’t believe Zhou Yongwang would disregard his face and directly attack in front of everyone?

But what followed showed Cheng Yuanmu that the other party was well-prepared.

Zhou Yongwang snorted coldly, "I heard your Cheng family has a woman named Cheng Yiyao who keeps pestering Hong Jing? Especially after learning that I stepped into the realm of a half-step Divine Venerable, that woman became even more relentless, causing Hong Jing distress. Is this how the Cheng family disciplines its juniors?"

After Zhou Yongwang broke through to a half-step Divine Venerable and exited seclusion, he heard that his direct descendant Zhou Hongjing fancied Cheng Yiyao of the Cheng family but ended up being rejected by the Cheng family, with Cheng Yuanmu particularly supporting Cheng Yiyao. This made Zhou Yongwang feel humiliated, and he certainly wanted to settle this score for Zhou Hongjing.

Cheng Yuanmu hadn’t expected Zhou Yongwang to invert truths. Not far away, Cheng Yiyao, Ye Chenfeng, and the old steward were briefly stunned, with Cheng Yiyao rushing first to Cheng Yuanmu’s side in worry, asking, "Ancestor, are you alright?"

Cheng Yuanmu waved his hand, retorting unwillingly, "Does the Zhous being the leading family of Lingfeng City mean you can slander the Chengs like this?"

Zhou Yongwang replied coldly, "Must I slander a mere Cheng family?"

Among the surrounding guests.

The Cheng family’s Cheng Nianjiang, Cheng Tongliang, Cheng Tongming, and Cheng Tonghan stepped forward again. Now, with two Zhous half-step Divine Venerables present, Cheng Yuanmu had no opportunity to act against them.

Cheng Nianjiang righteously declared, "Cheng Yuanmu, although you were originally our ancestor, and I shouldn’t be disrespectful, we’ve all left your Cheng family now. We simply couldn’t stand by, with Cheng Yiyao constantly pestering the Young Master. Yet the Young Master’s generosity was met with Cheng Yiyao’s escalating behavior, and you kept indulging her. Does the Young Master have any interest in Cheng Yiyao to be bothered like this?"

"We’ve repeatedly advised Cheng Yiyao not to bother the Young Master, but as the ancestor, you kept favoring her, even wanting to act against us. Cheng Yiyao only covets the Young Master’s ancestor for reaching a half-step Divine Venerable and wants to approach him continuously. Such opportunistic women aren’t fit to be part of our Cheng family."

"As the ancestor, you likely harbor similar thoughts as this opportunistic woman, forcing us to leave the Cheng family. Such a Cheng family isn’t what we desire."

Cheng Nianjiang’s words were righteous and stern; for him to slander his granddaughter like this, he must have a heart of stone.

Standing beside Cheng Nianjiang were Cheng Tongliang, Cheng Tongming, and Cheng Tonghan, whose faces remained cold and expressionless.

Cheng Yiyao’s body trembled incessantly; such slander from her family instantly threw her into hell.

With blood-stained lips, Cheng Yuanmu laughed self-mockingly out loud, "What a setup, what slander! Do you all think everyone else is blind? I’ve always acted with a clear conscience, how could our Cheng family have such vile creatures like you?"

Zhou Yongwang said indifferently, "To all present who came to congratulate me, you should all know the ins and outs of this matter. Hong Jing is the junior I favor most, and lately, he’s been bothered by Cheng Yiyao, leaving no time for cultivation. This is entirely due to the indulgence of Cheng family ancestor Cheng Yuanmu, which is known by other Cheng family members."

Even though the guests knew Zhou Yongwang’s words were lies, they all chose to comply; with even the Cheng family siding with the Zhous, what reason would outsiders have to meddle?

Another half-step Divine Venerable sitting nearby, Zhou Zhande, calmly watched the situation unfold. The Chengs were inconsequential to him, but he would still show face to Zhou Yongwang.

Zhou Hongjing stepped forward, speaking to Zhou Yongwang, "Ancestor, perhaps we should let this matter pass! I’m actually in need of a maid; let Cheng Yiyao serve as my maid. This would also save her from bothering me further."

"Young Master is indeed generous!" Cheng Yiyao’s father, Cheng Tonghan, replied.

Zhou Yongwang nodded, "You’re too soft-hearted. Fine, let this shameless woman be your maid! But Cheng Yuanmu, as the Cheng family ancestor, has failed in his duties; while his life can be spared, his power must be abolished. That’s my limit, so don’t plead for them anymore, Hong Jing."

Zhou Hongjing sighed helplessly, his expression vividly realistic.

Their play-acting seemed almost believable, completely reversing truth and lies. 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Zhou Hongjing shifted his gaze to Cheng Yiyao.

Feeling Zhou Hongjing’s gaze, Cheng Yiyao saw arrogance and desire within his eyes.

Her mind went blank, and she blurted out, "Zhou Hongjing, I’m willing to be your woman, spare my ancestor."

Zhou Yongwang shouted coldly, "What nonsense! I think you’ve gone mad! Still want to be Hong Jing’s woman? Take this girl away."

Cheng Yiyao steadfastly remained by Cheng Yuanmu’s side, her desperate gaze turning to Cheng Nianjiang and the others. Yet her grandfather, uncle, second uncle, and father showed no hint of pain or shame, instead their lips curled into faint sneers.

With a desolate look, Cheng Yuanmu knew everything would end; abolishing his power was as good as killing him.

The old steward’s presence was steadfast at Cheng Yuanmu’s side.

Seeing Zhou Hongjing’s reluctance to spare her ancestor, Cheng Yiyao realized they couldn’t leave the Zhous’ grasp. Instead of later humiliation, she’d rather die swiftly; she resolved to commit suicide, instinctively glancing at Ye Chenfeng.

Holding a wine cup, Ye Chenfeng happened to come to Cheng Yiyao’s side, his eyes slightly narrowed as he casually took a sip of wine, saying, "Bland and flavorless, even the Spiritual Wine of the Ancient Realm is just so-so."

His gaze fixed on Zhou Yongwang and the others, "Do you people still have any shame?"

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