Chapter 12986 Jiang Family’s Fear and Unrest

Chapter 12986 Jiang Family’s Fear and Unrest
Half an hour later, the Jiang family was enveloped in an unprecedented shock. This was not only because of the short time, but also because during this period of time, the Jiang family suffered an unprecedented heavy blow.

Hundreds of elite warriors, those brave warriors who usually guarded the honor and peace of their families, were killed silently. Their bodies were cruelly hung on the city walls like cold flags, swaying gently in the wind, but more like the mockery of the god of death, shrouding the entire Jiang City in depression and panic.

Under the city wall, the onlookers looked pale, their eyes filled with fear and confusion. They talked in low voices, but their voices were soft but could not hide their inner fear and uneasiness.

The air was filled with a thick smell of blood, which intertwined with the occasional sobbing, forming a heart-pounding picture. The sky of Jiangcheng seemed to have lost its former brightness, covered by a layer of heavy clouds, as if even the heaven and earth were mourning for the misfortune of the Jiang family.

The Jiang family was in even greater chaos. When the head of the family, Jiang Lianheng, received the news, his face instantly turned livid. He clenched his fists so tightly that his nails almost dug into his palms, but he did not feel any pain at all.

His heart was filled with anger and regret. He was angry at the cruelty and arrogance of the enemy, and regretful that he had not noticed the danger in advance and protected the safety of his family.

He quickly summoned the family's top leaders and issued a series of urgent orders. All Jiang family warriors were called back to the inner city, and no matter if they were on a mission or traveling outside, they had to return immediately without any delay.

At the same time, he personally supervised the battle and directed the family forces to close all the doors leading to the outside world. Each gate was reinforced as solid as a rock and guarded strictly, vowing not to give the enemy any chance to take advantage.

In this tense and chaotic moment, Jiang Lianheng couldn't help but think of his father Jiang Yuan's earnest words. He had repeatedly warned himself to be careful of Ling Xiao, the madman, who had unpredictable madness and methods.

Now it seems that his father's words have come true. Ling Xiao not only came, but also declared war on the Jiang family in such a cruel way, putting the entire family into an unprecedented crisis.

Thinking of this, Jiang Lianheng could not help but feel powerless and desperate. But he knew that as the head of the family, he could not fall down, let alone let the family be destroyed in his hands. He must cheer up, lead the family through this difficult time, and regain the glory and dignity that belonged to the Jiang family.

So, he took a deep breath, suppressed all his emotions in his heart, scanned the people in front of him with a firm gaze, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "We, the Jiang family, have never been afraid of any challenge. This time is no exception. Everyone, cheer up, let's protect the peace of the family together!"

"Dad, how many people did Ling Xiao bring here? I carefully observed those corpses. Their deaths were different and their strength levels were also uneven. The weak ones seemed to be only cultivators in the Primordial Realm, while the strong ones even reached the Heavenly Realm... The difference in strength behind this makes people feel cold."

There was a hint of trembling in Jiang Lianheng's words and his brows were furrowed, as if every wrinkle on his face carried his fear of the unknown and deep worry about the future of his family.

His eyes flickered with complex light in the dim candlelight, showing shock at the enemy's strength and deep concern for the safety of his family.

Although he had quickly deployed defensive measures, the strong sense of uneasiness was like a maggot attached to his bones, lingering. He knew that facing such a mysterious and unpredictable enemy, any negligence could be fatal.

Just as Jiang Lianheng was immersed in his thoughts, a black shadow suddenly flashed in the room at an astonishing speed. Almost out of instinct, he roared: "Looking for death!" Then he raised his hand, condensed a strong spiritual power in his palm, and blasted it out mercilessly.

However, the black shadow seemed to be completely unaware of the impending danger. It did not make any evasive move and just endured Jiang Lianheng's full-strength attack.

With a dull crash, the black shadow was thrown into the air like a kite with a broken string, and then fell heavily to the ground, making a heart-pounding dull sound.

The room suddenly fell into a deathly silence, with only the sound of the flickering candlelight and the occasional sound of the wind outside the window. Jiang Lianheng was stunned. He had never thought that his attack would hit the target so easily, and he had never expected that the following scene would make him so heartbroken.

"Long'er!" When Jiang Lianheng saw the familiar figure on the ground, he shouted out the name almost hysterically. His voice was filled with disbelief and endless grief, as if the whole world was collapsing at this moment. The black shadow was actually his most beloved son, Jiang Long!

Jiang Lianheng stumbled forward and knelt beside Jiang Long, stroking his son's cold cheek with trembling hands. Tears welled up in his eyes, but never fell.

He could not accept this cruel fact, nor could he imagine why his son appeared here and why he died so easily under his attack.

At this moment, Jiang Lianheng's heart seemed to be torn into countless pieces, each of which carried the longing for his son and the deep hatred for the enemy. He vowed that no matter how much it cost, he would avenge his son and protect the peace and glory of his family.

"Asshole! Ling Xiao, if you have the guts, get out of here. How can you be called a hero hiding in such a dark corner? You only let innocent people tremble in your shadow, but you dare not face the real challenge?"

Jiang Lianheng's roar echoed in the empty hall. His voice was hoarse with anger, his eyes were red, and he rushed frantically in the cage like an enraged beast, trying to find a way to escape. At this moment, the fear and anger in his heart intertwined into a complex web, tightly binding him and almost suffocating him.

He clenched his fists tightly, veins popping out, as if he wanted to concentrate all his unwillingness and powerlessness into this one blow. But reason told him that such anger and roaring would not change the current situation, but would only make him more helpless.

However, he could not control his emotions, because he knew very well that what Ling Xiao did was not only to take the lives of their Jiang family, but also to destroy their will and let them slowly die in endless fear and despair.

"Master, please calm down." An old man with white hair and beard stepped forward, his brows furrowed, his tone full of worry.

"I understand your feelings at the moment, but this matter still needs to be analyzed calmly. Ling Xiao is indeed powerful, but it is not easy to cause such great damage in such a short time, and with such strange and diverse methods. What's more, although his treasure is powerful, it is not omnipotent and cannot be used without limit."