God of Pets

Chapter 950: Who Will You Be

After Wind Celestial King was taken into the Celestial Secret Realm, the Feng Family’s influence plummeted even faster than the Ji Family’s decline.The primary reason for the swift downfall of the Feng Family was due to its isolation and lack of interaction with other families.

With the Celestial King gone, the Feng Family found itself isolated and helpless. Despite the presence of many skilled fighters within the family, under the pressure from other families, they were forced to open the originally closed Great Cave Heaven of the Feng Family.

However, the main reason was that Ji Bei executed the plan, which opened a fissure between the Secret Realm and the Divine Land, making it impossible to prevent the opening even if they wished.

While the Celestial King was present, others feared him and dared not enter at will. Now, with such apprehension gone, many families dispatched numerous experts into the Great Cave Heaven of the Feng Family to compete for resources.

Amid the turmoil within the Feng Family, the family head, originally supported by the Celestial King, was replaced by a newcomer. The current family head, Feng Gui Hai, did not belong to the Celestial King’s faction.

At this moment, Feng Gui Hai looked at the young man before him with a hint of impatience, even disgust.

The young man standing before him was none other than Qi Zhi’an, the son of Feng Wuci.

Had it not been for Feng Wuci and Qi Tianxin, the Celestial King wouldn’t have gone to the Celestial Secret Realm so quickly, and the Feng Family wouldn’t be in its current plight.

Feng Gui Hai naturally harbored no favorable feelings towards their children.

If it weren’t for the fact that Qi Zhi’an also carried the bloodline of the Feng Family, he wouldn’t have cared to meet such a person.

"You want to join the Feng Family?" Feng Gui Hai looked at Qi Zhi’an and asked.

"I can help the Feng Family rise again," Qi Zhi’an said.

"But you don’t carry the Feng surname; you’re not a true Feng Family member." Feng Gui Hai paid no heed to Qi Zhi’an’s words.

The Feng Family truly lacks neither talent nor powerful individuals; what they lack are those with peak fighting prowess who can rival the Celestial King.

"Though my surname isn’t Feng, I carry half of the Feng blood within me. Give me a chance, and I’ll prove that the Feng Family needs me," Qi Zhi’an said.

"The Feng Family needs every member of the Feng Family." Though Feng Gui Hai didn’t elaborate, his meaning was clear: the Feng Family did not need him; even if he stayed, he wouldn’t be allowed into the core echelons of the Feng Family.

"Patriarch Feng, how many Ninth Awakening Peak fighters does the Feng Family have?" Qi Zhi’an remained undeterred, asking calmly.

"The Feng Family has no fewer than eight thousand Ninth Awakening Peak fighters, possibly even ten thousand." Feng Gui Hai answered, intending to make Qi Zhi’an retreat.

He wanted to inform Qi Zhi’an that the Feng Family doesn’t lack people, much less someone like him.

Because of Feng Wuci, the Feng Family wished to sever connections with them.

"Can ten thousand Ninth Awakening Peak fighters stop the Celestial King?" Qi Zhi’an seemed not to comprehend and continued asking.

"The Celestial King’s power is difficult to gauge; a comparison isn’t easy." Feng Gui Hai replied.

"Hard to compare, meaning it’s roughly the same. Give me one squad of Ninth Awakening Peak fighters, and give me a year. I can use this squad to defeat tens of thousands of Ninth Awakening Peak fighters of the Feng Family. If you’re willing to hand over the Feng Family’s peak forces to me, even if the Feng Family lacks a Celestial King, it will possess a fighting strength that isn’t inferior to the Celestial King," Qi Zhi’an said.

Upon hearing this, Feng Gui Hai laughed: "Young folks having ambitions is good, but the current Feng Family has neither the time nor the personnel to spare for you. Let’s leave it at that; I have more important matters to deal with."

"You could give me some men first to prove it to you," Qi Zhi’an tried to argue but was ignored by Feng Gui Hai.

"See him out," Feng Gui Hai turned to leave, instructing someone to stop Qi Zhi’an, who attempted to follow.

Qi Zhi’an sighed deeply and turned to leave the Feng Family, knowing it wouldn’t give him a chance.

Feng Gui Hai didn’t trust him, even finding his words ridiculous.

Qi Zhi’an knew he could only start anew. The Feng Family didn’t want him, and neither the Celestial Court Army nor the Ancestral Court would have him back. He had no better place to go but to restart on his own.

Qi Zhi’an wandered aimlessly, pondering where to begin anew.

He had already advanced to the Ninth Awakening and needed to choose a Great Cave Heaven to develop. Originally, he intended to go to the Feng Family. If Feng Gui Hai had granted him a chance to prove himself, he could have helped the Feng Family rise again and secured a platform for himself.

But Feng Gui Hai didn’t give him any chance, rendering his previous plans ineffective.

While walking down the street, a car suddenly stopped beside Qi Zhi’an, and the rear window rolled down.

Qi Zhi’an saw someone he hadn’t expected, making him slightly startled.

"Interested in having a chat?" Xiu Jie Ming opened the car door, gesturing invitingly for Qi Zhi’an to join him in the back seat.

"What is there for us to discuss?" Qi Zhi’an said coldly.

"If you wish, we can talk about forming a squad of Ninth Awakening Peak fighters; perhaps you could become the squad leader," Xiu Jie Ming said with a smile.

"You dare to use me?" Qi Zhi’an was taken aback.

"If you’re willing to come, I’m willing to use you. It’s all about whether you dare to get in the car," Xiu Jie Ming replied.

Qi Zhi’an looked at Xiu Jie Ming with a complex expression, gritted his teeth, climbed into the car, and closed the door as the vehicle began to move slowly.

"Why use me?" Qi Zhi’an asked.

"Why do you think I would use you?" Xiu Jie Ming countered.

Qi Zhi’an fell silent for a long time without speaking, finally making a certain decision, fixing his gaze on Xiu Jie Ming, he said: "Give me three hundred Ninth Awakening Peak fighters, and I need absolute control over them. If I want them to live, they live; if I want them to die, they die. You can’t interfere in my training. Then, give me three years. Three years later, I’ll give you a squad capable of rivaling the Celestial King. If you agree, I’ll go with you. If not, drop me off now."

"Deal, Captain Qi. Welcome aboard the Ancestral Court," Xiu Jie Ming said, extending his hand with a smile.

"You trust me?" Qi Zhi’an was somewhat astonished, not expecting Xiu Jie Ming to agree so readily.

"I know you well; I’ve thoroughly studied your leadership of the Celestial Court Army, and I confidently claim to understand you better than anyone else. I don’t believe in you but in my own judgment. I trust your character and believe you can achieve the task of helping me form a team to contend with the Celestial King. The Ancestral Court needs such power, and I need such strength, just as you do. Our goals are aligned," Xiu Jie Ming said solemnly.

"I’m Feng Wuci’s..." Qi Zhi’an stared blankly at Xiu Jie Ming.

"Who you were before doesn’t matter, but who you’ll be from now on does." Xiu Jie Ming extended his palm towards Qi Zhi’an: "From now on, we’re people creating a new era."

Qi Zhi’an’s resolve gradually strengthened. He locked eyes with Xiu Jie Ming, extending his hand to firmly clasp Xiu Jie Ming’s palm.