Believe Me

After Tang Yuxin was momentarily stunned, her face filled with worry.

"Horn, I'll go with you!"

She wanted to persuade Horn not to seek revenge yet, knowing the formidable power of the Tianhai Su family. But when the words reached her lips, she realized she was willing to face death alongside him without hesitation.

Lin Zixuan quietly transmitted her findings to Mr. Wei, Mr. Qiao, and Jiang Wan, revealing Horn's tragic past, including having his immortal bones ripped out and his infinite purple pupils gouged out.

Upon hearing this, anger surged through Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao. They already admired Horn's mastery in formation techniques and were deeply grateful to him for their own breakthroughs. Now, learning about his suffering, they felt indignant on his behalf.

"The people of the Tianhai Su family are monsters. Why did they target you, Senior Su, like this?" Mr. Wei's voice trembled with anger. "You were only five years old! How could they harm a child? It's inhumane."

Mr. Qiao, his eyes blazing with fury, added, "For the sake of their family's power, they stole your infinite purple pupils and gave them to Qin Tiance. They treated you, Senior Su, as less than human. They all deserve to die!"

Lu Lin, who hadn't received Lin Zixuan's transmission, was filled in by Wang Menglu. Upon learning Horn's story, he clenched his fists so tightly that his knuckles cracked.

"Brother Su, I may not be able to help much," Lu Lin said, his voice resolute, "but I will stand by your side in Tianhai."

He was prepared to face death with Horn if necessary.

Jiang Wan, her expression frosty, spoke calmly. Though she had feelings for Horn, she knew that letting emotions rule could lead to disaster. "Brother Horn, I understand your pain. I'm not trying to dissuade you from revenge. You've shown you're at least in the Late Stage of Creation Realm by defeating Yang Zhen so easily. But if you go to Tianhai now, you will die. The Su family has people stronger than anyone in the Creation Realm. With your talent, if you bide your time, you could destroy the entire Su family in a few years."

Lin Zixuan nodded in agreement. "Horn, if you want real revenge, you need to be patient."

Horn, his voice calm and confident, replied, "I'm stronger than you think."

Jiang Wan and Lin Zixuan exchanged glances, doubtful that Horn's cultivation surpassed the Great Perfection of Creation, a level usually reserved for ancient monsters.

Mr. Wei spoke up, his voice unwavering. "Senior Su, if you must go to Tianhai, I will go with you. I've lived long enough; it's time I did something truly meaningful."

Mr. Qiao echoed his sentiment. "Senior Su, count me in. I've always wanted to do something that mattered before I die. It would be an honor to fight by your side against the Su family."

Lin Zixuan sighed. "I don't want you to go, but if you must, I'll stand with you."

She had become Horn's woman, and she couldn't bear to watch him die alone.

Jiang Wan, taking a deep breath, added, "My home is in Tianhai. Brother Horn, I see the hope of humanity in you. If you live, you will create miracles for us again and again. I'm willing to try to convince my family to stand against the Su family with you."

Horn could see the sincerity in Mr. Wei and the others. "I will leave for Tianhai the day after tomorrow. Tomorrow is Yu Xin's birthday."

He didn't want to mar Tang Yuxin's birthday with bloodshed.

Tang Yuxin, who had forgotten about her own birthday, relaxed her furrowed brow. Lin Zixuan, feeling a pang of jealousy, wondered at her own feelings. She had only known Horn for a short time, yet her emotions were so strong.

"Are you staying here or coming back with me?" Horn asked as he began walking toward Lin Zixuan's villa. Tang Yuxin followed closely behind, and the others quickly joined them.

As they left, news of the deaths of Yang Hai and Yang Zhen spread rapidly.

That night, under the silvery white moonlight, Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao received calls that made their faces darken with anger. Horn, Jiang Wan, and the others could clearly hear the conversations.

In Xia Kingdom, formation masters were scarce, and the Formation Master Association only existed in the capital. Unlike the Alchemist Association, it had no branches in other cities. The Formation Master Association had contacted Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao to expel them.

When their calls ended, Jiang Wan and Lin Zixuan's phones rang. Lin Zixuan was informed by a senior official from the Department of Talents that Linzhou Immortal Martial Academy was being delisted, and the academy would no longer exist. Jiang Wan was dismissed from her position as vice president of Tianhai Immortal Martial Academy.

Yang Zhen had been one of the three heroes of the Yang family in the Southwest, a family with considerable influence in Xia Kingdom. His death meant the Yang family would seek vengeance. Yang Hai, an illegitimate son of the Yang family and head of the Linzhou branch of the Hidden Department, had also been killed. The Yang family and the Hidden Department would undoubtedly retaliate.

Before Yang Zhen cleared the area, many had seen Lin Zixuan attack Yang Hai. Mr. Wei and Mr. Qiao had also attacked him, showing no respect for Yang Zhen. The deaths of Yang Hai and Yang Zhen were attributed to them, and Jiang Wan was implicated by association.

Tang Yuxin, Wang Menglu, and Lu Lin were furious. Horn had been the target, and Mr. Wei and the others had only tried to help. Yet, they were being punished without cause.

"Do you regret it now?" Horn asked.

Mr. Wei and the others shook their heads firmly. Lin Zixuan, her temper flaring, snapped, "Horn, who do you think we are?"

Horn glanced at Lin Zixuan, thinking that she needed to be tamed.

"Believe me," he said with a slight smile. "Those who oppressed you today will soon regret it. They'll come to kneel and apologize."