Fox Demon: The villain at the beginning

Chapter 397: Solving Problems
"The patriarch has made his move!"

"That's great! The patriarch is a powerful demon king. As long as the patriarch makes a move, that kid will definitely be no match for him."

"We must teach this kid a lesson."

Seeing that their clan leader was about to make a move, the many members of the Mu family suddenly became bold and shouted out.

In their eyes, their clan patriarch was a powerful elder statesman with a prestigious reputation within the Dao Alliance. Xiao Wancheng and his ilk from the Xiao family were simply incomparable to him.

No matter how strong Jin Renfeng is, he is still just a rising star.

They could never be a match for the clan leader.

In the open space, an old man and a young man stood facing each other.

"Spiritual energy infusion!"

It was a body-tempering technique similar to the previous one, but this time it was several times larger in scale.

A nearly hundred-foot-long vortex of spiritual energy poured into his body, causing the head of the Mu family to inflate his body to a height of one foot.

"Boy, get ready!"

The head of the Mu family, his body radiating light, gave a loud reminder, his voice as powerful as thunder.

"Please, senior, bring it on!"

Jin Renfeng chuckled lightly, appearing nonchalant.

Seeing this junior so disrespectful, the head of the Mu family was even more furious. He stomped his foot and immediately charged towards the other side.

Jin Renfeng didn't dodge; he raised his sword and faced the attack head-on.

boom--

A loud roar rang out.

The massive body collided violently with the golden sword energy, and a strong wind instantly spread out, causing the surrounding crowd to fall over.

"Everyone, quickly set up your magic to protect yourselves and avoid being affected by the aftershocks."

An elder shepherd shouted a reminder.

As the voice faded, rays of magical light rose in the arena.

On the other side, Huai Zhu, her body ablaze with divine fire, retreated to the side with Li Muchen.

"Wasn't it said that it was just a challenge against the Masked Gang?"

Li Muchen looked astonished.
"Why did that guy start a fight with the Mu family?"

"It seems that Senior Brother has other plans!"

Huai Zhu said softly.

"The head of the Mu family, who wields the inherited magic weapon, is a genuine Great Demon King. In addition, he frequently goes to the battlefield and has a wealth of combat experience."

"He's nothing like that pampered charlatan, Xiao Wancheng!"

Li Muchen said with concern.

"It ranks among the top in the Dao Alliance."

"I hope that guy doesn't crash!"

"Given my senior brother's personality, he must have been certain before he acted this way."

Huai Zhu said calmly.

"Let's just wait and see."

As fists and palms clashed, Jin Renfeng's figure soared into the air like a willow catkin.

The head of the Mu family turned around, took a step, and soared straight into the sky like a wild goose.

As he approached, he clenched his right fist and aimed it straight at Jin Renfeng's face.

The surging fist force emitted roars, like the howls of a tiger.

Faced with this powerful punch, Jin Renfeng twirled his sword, and as the sword energy flashed, a cold light slashed towards the back of the arm.

Realizing he had made a mistake, the head of the Mu family changed his fist into a palm, gathered his magic power in his palm, and struck directly at the blade of the precious sword.

clang--

As the sword and palm clashed, a metallic clang resounded. Then, the energy spread out like waves.

whoosh-

The head of the Mu family took several steps back, clearly having been at a disadvantage in the previous clash.

Jin Renfeng smiled lightly, and as he strolled leisurely, two golden sword energies were casually scattered.

The head of the Mu family shifted to the left to dodge the sword energy, then flew forward, raising his fist high to strike.

Jin Renfeng remained motionless, as immovable as a mountain, his sword transforming into a long rainbow, thrusting diagonally upwards.

The head of the Mu family retracted his right arm, dodged the sword's edge, somersaulted to avoid it, and then kicked out with his right leg.

Jin Renfeng's sword, undeterred, unleashed a torrent of sword energy that slashed straight down.

Clang—clang—clang—clang—clang—

The two exchanged five lightning-fast blows, their fierce clash sending sparks flying. Countless shockwaves rippled outwards, blasting craters into the ground.

clang--

After a violent collision, the two were thrown apart again.

Jin Renfeng remained calm and composed, not even the hem of his clothes was disheveled. His robes fluttered, making him appear like a banished immortal.

On the other side, the head of the Mu family was indeed panting heavily, his chest heaving, and sweat pouring down his body.

Compared to Jin Renfeng, he looked much more disheveled.

"This kid is incredibly strong!"

"No wonder Xiao Wancheng was defeated by him!"

Looking at the young man opposite him, the head of the Mu family thought to himself.

In the previous exchange, he had already used all his strength, and every move he made was an extraordinary performance.

However, they were all easily defeated by the opponent.

Moreover, judging from the other party's demeanor, they were clearly quite at ease.

"It's outrageous! If I weren't so old and frail, I wouldn't have been bullied by a junior."

The shepherd family harbored deep resentment.

Their family's body-forging techniques have extremely high requirements for the physical body; only when one is young and physically strong can one unleash their full combat power.

As people age, their physical bodies weaken, and their combat power gradually diminishes.

Therefore, the elders of other aristocratic families might increase their strength as they age due to the accumulation of magical power. However, the Mu family will only continue to decline.

Ten years ago, he still possessed the combat power of a peak Great Demon King, and he was not afraid even when facing the heads of top families.

But now, even if he fights with all his might, he can only unleash 70% of his fighting power.

The head of the Mu family sighed as he glanced at the young man opposite him.

With his current strength, he could never be a match for that young man.

This time, the Mu family is probably going to be in big trouble.

Seemingly sensing the thoughts of the Mu family head, Jin Renfeng stepped forward and said loudly,
"Senior is truly vigorous despite his age; he still possesses such strength at such an advanced age."

"However, after our exchange just now, I'm sure the patriarch understands that you are no match for me now."

"Kid, what do you want?"

The head of the Mu family snorted coldly, his eyes filled with hostility.

"If you are defeated in this battle, the news that the head of the Mu family has been defeated by a younger generation will soon spread."

Jin Renfeng laughed.

"I wonder how much of the reputation the Mu family has accumulated over the past few hundred years will remain by then."

"Boy! The reputation of my Mu family is none of your business."

"If you want war, then let's fight!"

"Why all this nonsense?"

Sensing the slight sarcasm in the other party's words, the head of the Mu family felt a surge of anger.

He admitted that he was indeed slightly weaker now and was no match for Jin Renfeng.

But that's not the reason he keeps making sarcastic remarks.

"Senior, please don't panic. I am not here to make sarcastic remarks, but to help you solve your problems."

Jin Renfeng said to himself.

"Solve your worries and solve your problems?"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Mu family was taken aback.

"I wonder if the head of the family wishes to preserve the reputation of the Mu family?"

"nonsense!"

The head of the Mu family rolled his eyes.

As the patriarch of the family, how could he not care about the family's reputation? "In that case, I, the junior, can grant your request and cooperate with you, so that this battle can end in a draw."

Jin Renfeng laughed.

"In this way, the reputation of the Mu family can be preserved, and the head of the family can also withdraw unscathed."

"However, senior must grant this junior a few requests."

So you attacked me head-on, leaving my Mu family humiliated and almost losing all face.

I still have a few conditions to grant you.

For a moment, the head of the Mu family almost laughed out of anger.

"Of course, you may refuse, but the outcome of this battle is uncertain."

Jin Renfeng said leisurely, then fell silent.

Upon hearing this, the head of the Mu family immediately recalled the consequences of defeat in this battle, and his face turned pale and then flushed.

After a long pause, he spoke.

"What are your conditions?"

Upon hearing this, Jin Renfeng chuckled.
"It's not that I'm making things difficult for you, senior. I just hope that from now on, the Mu family will form an alliance with my Shenhuo Mountain Manor and work together for the Dao Alliance."

"impossible!"

The head of the Mu family shook his head.

“My family has always adhered to neutrality and has never participated in the struggle between the two factions.”

Like the Wen and Zhang families, the Mu family was also a neutral aristocratic clan. Therefore, they were quite averse to taking sides.

"neutral?"

"Why do I remember that Brother Mu, who's known for his aura, was also a member of the Masked Gang?"

Jin Renfeng laughed,
Can this situation be considered neutral?

Upon hearing this, the head of the Mu family suddenly realized what was going on.

It turns out this kid came for the Masked Gang.

Previously, he believed he had not offended Shenhuo Mountain Manor, so when Jin Renfeng came knocking on his door, he was momentarily confused and unable to figure out the other party's purpose.

Now it turns out that the trouble was with Mu Shenqi.

"That damn brat!"

The head of the Mu family cursed inwardly.

"Since they can get so close to the Wang Quan family, they should also be able to align themselves with my Shenhuoshan Manor."

Jin Renfeng laughed.

"Those were just the younger generation's silly antics! Don't take them seriously!"

The head of the Mu family waved his hand and said.

"My position as a pastor has never wavered."

“Patriarch Mu, what’s done is done, and no amount of explanation will change anything.”

Jin Renfeng smiled, gently stroking the blade of the Xunli Sword with his palm.

"If the Mu family doesn't give me an explanation today, I will definitely strike with my sword."

"At that point, the outcome may be irreversible, so it would be best for Patriarch Mu to make a careful decision."

"The alliance with Shenhuo Mountain Manor is a matter of great importance, and it is not something I can decide alone."

The head of the Mu family said in a deep voice,
"We still need to consider it in the long term."

"I don't have that much time to wait for you to make a long-term plan."

Jin Renfeng laughed,
"This battle still needs a result. Those below can't wait any longer!"

"The reputation of the Mu family over the past few centuries rests entirely on your decision."

The head of the Mu family frowned and said,
"My Mu family has always maintained good relations with Shenhuo Mountain Manor. Why are you being so aggressive?"

Jin Renfeng shook his head.
"It's not that I'm being aggressive; it's clearly your Mu family who bullied my Shenhuoshan Manor first."

"When has my Mu family ever bullied your Shenhuoshan Manor?"

The head of the Mu family asked, puzzled.

"Patriarch Mu, if the Mu family had not allied with the Wang family, how could I be here?"

Jin Renfeng sighed.
"Knowing the relationship between my Shenhuoshan Manor and the Wangquan family, yet still insisting on getting close to the Wangquan family, isn't that deceiving my Shenhuoshan Manor?"

Upon hearing this, the head of the Mu family was taken aback.

"A friend of the enemy is an enemy."

"I suppose the head of the Mu family is aware of this principle as well."

Jin Renfeng said calmly,

"Your Mu family has already drawn its sword against my Shenhuo Mountain Manor. How can I stand idly by?"

The head of the Mu family suddenly felt a headache coming on. He hadn't expected that his child's playful actions would provoke the hostility and targeting of Shenhuo Mountain Manor.

"Once you've entered this struggle, there's no possibility of neutrality."
Jin Renfeng said.

"If you don't want the Mu family's reputation to be damaged, the Mu family head should make plans as soon as possible."

Upon hearing this, the head of the Mu family fell into deep thought.

The other party is right. Whether it was proactive or reactive, now that the Mu family has entered the fray, there is no possibility of them leaving.

Otherwise, both Shenhuoshan Manor and the Wangquan family would target the Mu family.

For the Mu family now, it's simply a matter of choosing which side to bet on.

Thinking of this, the head of the Mu family raised his head and glanced at the young man in front of him.

If he hadn't allied with Shenhuo Mountain Manor, he would surely have been defeated today.

If the dignified patriarch of a prestigious family were to be defeated by a boy who was not even twenty years old, the reputation of the Mu family would surely plummet.

By then, even if he dies, he will have failed the ancestors of the Mu family.

However, if they join the Shenhuoshan Manor, their Mu family will also face targeting from the Wangquan family.

As the number one family in the Dao Alliance, their foundation is extremely profound, and they are not people that the Mu family can challenge.

For a moment, even the head of the Mu family couldn't make up his mind.

Seeing that the other party had not made a decision for a long time, Jin Renfeng couldn't help but shake his head.

"We still need to step up our efforts and urge them on!"

Thinking of this, he raised his long sword, and a sword aura instantly shot into the sky.

The sword energy soared into the sky, shimmering with golden light, instantly transforming the entire sky into a golden ocean.

"This sword energy! It's at least at the level of a peak Great Demon King."

Sensing the surging magical power within the sword energy, the head of the Mu family suddenly changed color.

He knew that the other side was about to get serious.

Looking across at the opposite side, Jin Renfeng swung his arm, and the sword energy instantly poured down.

With each swift strike, even the air itself seemed to twist and deform.

The sword energy magnified in his pupils, and seeing that it was about to strike his head, the head of the Mu family hurriedly spoke up.

"Wait! I agree!"

With the sword at his head, he had no time to hesitate.

As the voice faded, the sword energy, upon contacting the Mu family patriarch, suddenly transformed into countless streams of light and scattered.

From a distance, it looked as if the head of the Mu family had dispersed the sword energy.

"Why didn't you make this decision earlier?"

Jin Renfeng smiled.
"Why did it have to drag on for so long?"

"Let's make this clear first: although I've agreed, you still have to put on a good show for me. Protect the reputation of my Mu family!"

The head of the Mu family said irritably,

"If someone sees through it, don't blame me for going back on my word."

"Rest assured, since the Mu family has agreed to form an alliance with my Shenhuo Mountain Manor, I will naturally grant their request."

Jin Renfeng laughed.

Since the other party has already devoted their entire family to serving the country, he naturally has to give them face.

The two reached an agreement and simultaneously began using various methods.

Jin Renfeng brandished his longsword, and the sword energy shot out like a sky full of flowers.

The head of the Mu family was tall and imposing, like an ancient demon god, charging around recklessly.

For a moment, the two appeared to be evenly matched.

Finally, with a violent collision, the two fell from the sky and crashed to the ground.

(End of this chapter)