Chapter 12997 Who dares to make peace? Death!

The old man's words, like a stream of fresh air, slowly flowed into the hearts of everyone present. They began to rethink whether they had really reached a dead end, and whether there were other options. At this moment, the entire conference hall was filled with a solemn yet hopeful atmosphere.

"Make peace?" Jiang Lianheng's sneer was filled with disdain and anger. His voice echoed in the empty conference room, sounding particularly harsh.

"Do you think there is still room for peace between us and Ling Xiao? He killed my father with his own hands, he was my closest relative! He also made the Jiang family pay such a heavy price, the blood of countless people dyed this land red, how can such hatred be easily erased? If we choose to make peace, how can we explain to those innocent souls who passed away? How can we face the heroic spirits of the Jiang family's ancestors?"

Hearing this, the wrinkles on the old man's face seemed to deepen a little. He shook his head slowly, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

"Master, I understand your anger and resentment, but hatred will only lead us into deeper darkness. We do have an irreconcilable feud with Ling Xiao, but don't forget that we have done the same cruel things to him and his family."

"Over the years, we imprisoned his mother and tortured her. We even brutally murdered his father, leaving him without a loved one. We even kidnapped his friends and used them as a threat."

"Aren't these actions considered a sin? Now, if we can let go of the hatred in our hearts and reach a reconciliation with Ling Xiao, we may be able to gain a glimmer of hope for the Jiang family."

The old man's words were full of helplessness and admonition. He knew the pain in Jiang Lianheng's heart, but he also understood that only by letting go of hatred could he find a real way out.

"We are all members of the Jiang family, sharing the same blood. Why would you let the entire family fall into an irretrievable situation just for a personal grudge? Do you really want to see the Jiang family completely destroyed in your hands?"

Jiang Lianheng was silent for a moment after hearing this. He clenched his fists and dug his nails deep into his palms, as if he was trying to suppress his anger and unwillingness. However, the old man's words were like a sharp knife, piercing his heart fiercely, forcing him to face the cruelty of reality.

"The Ji family..." He murmured in a low voice, with a complicated look in his eyes, "The Ji family does have evil ambitions. What they want is the complete submission and dependence of the Jiang family. But even if we use the power of the Ji family, what can we do? Ling Xiao's strength and wisdom are far beyond our imagination. The Ji family may not be able to stop him."

At this moment, Jiang Lianheng's heart was full of contradictions and struggles. He wanted to avenge his family, but he didn't want to see the Jiang family completely become a vassal of the Ji family; he wanted to let go of hatred and seek peace, but he was worried that doing so would betray those innocent people who died.

His eyes lingered between anger, pain and confusion, as if he was undergoing a spiritual baptism.

"Puff!" A dull and resolute sound broke the solemn atmosphere in the conference room, as if even time had frozen at this moment.

The old man's body trembled violently and his eyes widened in disbelief. He saw a sharp blade protruding from his chest and blood spurting out like a fountain, staining his clothes and the terrified eyes around him red.

He turned his head with difficulty, and caught sight of Jiang Zhan's cold and ruthless face in his blurred vision. The eyes that were once full of wisdom and kindness were now as cold as ice, without any hesitation or mercy.

The old man opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he could only let out a faint groan and closed his eyes forever.

Jiang Zhan's movements did not stop at all. He coldly retracted his long sword and kicked the old man's body away. His resolute gesture seemed to announce his position and determination to everyone. His eyes were as cold as ice, and he glanced around. Everyone he looked at lowered their heads involuntarily, not daring to look him in the face.

"Anyone who talks about peace will die!" Jiang Zhan's voice was deep and powerful, and every word hit everyone's heart like a heavy hammer. There was no hesitation or wavering in his tone, only determination and persistence in revenge.

In his opinion, every drop of blood shed by the Jiang family was an unforgivable sin, and only by repaying blood with blood could the innocent souls who had passed away be comforted.

The hall was dead silent, with only the sound of the old man's body falling to the ground echoing. Although many people were dissatisfied and angry with Jiang Zhan's actions, facing his powerful and cold pressure, no one dared to refute him.

Today, Jiang Zhan is not only the strongest person in the Jiang family, but also the embodiment of the family's will. Every decision he makes will become a direction indicator for the Jiang family's future.

In such an atmosphere, everyone had to temporarily put aside their personal emotions and positions and choose silence and obedience.

They understood that the most important thing now was to unify their thoughts and jointly deal with the crisis at hand. If some wanted peace and some wanted revenge, the Jiang family would fall into a more chaotic and divided situation. Such a result was something no one could bear.

Therefore, despite their reluctance and helplessness, everyone chose to remain silent and compromise.

“Everyone, don’t blame me for being cruel and ruthless. As long as I, Jiang Zhan, am alive, I will never make peace with Ling Xiao!” Jiang Zhan’s words revealed a kind of determination and tragedy. His eyes were as sharp as an eagle as he scanned everyone present, as if he wanted to imprint his will deeply in everyone’s heart.

"My eldest brother's tragic death, my own serious injuries, and the sacrifices of countless Jiang family members, all of these were caused by Ling Xiao. This hatred is irreconcilable, and I, Jiang Zhan, swear to seek justice!"

His words contained endless anger and unwillingness, but more of a firm belief in the future of the family. Jiang Zhan knew that only revenge could comfort the dead souls and revive the Jiang family.

He turned to face Jiang Lianheng, his tone full of determination: "Master, this matter cannot be delayed. You must go and see the Ji family immediately. No matter how harsh their conditions are, as long as they can help our Jiang family get revenge, we must agree. The glory and future of our family rests on you."

Jiang Lianheng's face became solemn when he heard this. He knew that he had a heavy responsibility on his shoulders. He gritted his teeth, and a look of determination flashed in his eyes, as if he was having a final psychological struggle. However, when his eyes met Jiang Zhan's again, the hesitation and hesitation had disappeared.

"Okay, I'll do this myself. The Ji family and our Jiang family have always been closely connected, so they won't sit idly by. Moreover, the Ji family's strong men have always lived in the Jiang family, so it's more convenient for us to act, and we don't have to worry about Ling Xiao's sneak attack."