Volume 1, Chapter 7: The Persona

After leaving the Su residence, Chen Fei did not head straight to the Qin family estate. Instead, he went to an inconspicuous blacksmith shop. There, he had an iron mask forged for himself, and he did not forget to have a pair of sunglasses made as well.

He had to live day and night with a great beauty like Su Ran; to face such a young woman with empty, hollow eye sockets would ultimately be impolite and would severely detract from his appearance. Sunglasses, however, were much more dashing.

Wearing the iron mask, Chen Fei gave himself a new name: Chen Yang. Then, he headed straight for the Qin residence.

"Chen Yang?"
"Chen Fei's older brother?"

The Qin family guards were nearly dumbfounded when they saw the man before them. His physique was remarkably similar to Chen Fei’s, but he wore an iron mask and spoke in a chilling voice.

"Tell your patriarch to give me an explanation, or I will raze your Qin family to the ground." Chen Fei’s hatred was boundless. This place had once been a home to which he had given everything, but now, it had become a source of indelible resentment.

The news that Chen Fei’s own brother had come to avenge him immediately drew a crowd of onlookers.

"Is that Chen Fei, the former genius with the Triple-Pupil Spirit Eye who is now the Su family’s live-in son-in-law? He actually has an older brother?"
"I always thought Chen Fei was a loner."
"You have to admit, the two brothers have very similar builds!"
"I wonder if this Chen Yang is any good; he dares to come to the Qin family alone to seek revenge."

The onlookers watched the scene with curiosity, and some busybodies had already begun spreading the news.

As one of the three great families of Yellow Mist City, the Qin family held significant status. Qin Shuang had even been admitted to the Qing Kingdom’s most powerful Silver Moon Academy and was the youngest Spirit Transformation Realm master in Yellow Mist City. Because of this, even the current City Lord’s mansion had to show them a degree of respect. Now, with someone blocking their gates, the entire Qin family was incensed.

"Didn't Chen Fei say he was an orphan?"
"Where did this older brother come from?"

A Qin family elder, a second-grade Spirit Transformation master, frowned, sensing something strange about the situation.

"Regardless of whether he is Chen Fei’s brother, since he has come to cause trouble at our doorstep, we must deal with him."

"Patriarch, I will go test this man to see what his background is and what tricks he has up his sleeve." Qin Shuang’s younger brother, who was also the brother-in-law Chen Fei had once doted upon, stepped forward.

"Qin Cheng, I will accompany you," the Third Elder of the Qin family added.

Thus, the Qin family sent the Third Elder to accompany Qin Cheng to the gate. Qin Cheng was Qin Shuang’s younger brother and was already a ninth-grade Spirit Master; having him test the intruder was the best course of action.

When Chen Fei saw that the first person to come out was Qin Cheng, his former brother-in-law, his heart turned cold. If not for his own exhaustive guidance and help, it would have been a stroke of luck for Qin Cheng to even reach the eighth-grade Spirit Master level.

"Are you the patriarch of the Qin family?" Chen Fei asked, feigning ignorance.

"Is the patriarch of the Qin family someone that any stray cat or dog can see whenever they please?" Qin Cheng sneered. "I am Qin Cheng. That unfilial wretch Chen Fei, who received the grace of being taken in by our family, did not repay that kindness. Instead, he attempted to poison our patriarch to seize our family’s assets, and even my sister was deceived by that beast."

Hearing this, Chen Fei felt even more heartbroken. As expected, the Qin family disregarded the truth, wantonly fabricating stories to paint him as a heinous villain. But what did all that matter? He wasn't dead yet! Besides, in this world, there was no absolute truth—only absolute strength.

"Shameless wretches, daring to slander my brother," Chen Fei said coldly. "Who in Yellow Mist City doesn't know that your Qin family’s current status was built entirely on my brother’s support?"

"Not only did your cheap sister deceive my brother’s feelings, but she also stole his Triple-Pupil Spirit Root, and now you dare to bite back..." Chen Fei revealed the truth.

Whether this was true would be clear once Qin Shuang appeared, as everyone knew about Chen Fei’s Triple-Pupil Spirit Root. For a moment, the onlookers were so shocked their eyes nearly popped out of their heads. Clearly, the majority were sensible people, and they were more inclined to believe the truth Chen Fei had laid bare.

"Nonsense! You’re courting death!" Seeing Chen Fei expose the facts, Qin Cheng refused to give him another chance to speak. He lunged forward, drawing his sword to strike.

"Flowing Cloud Sword Technique!"

This was a skill Chen Fei had taught Qin Cheng hand-in-hand in the past, and now it was being used against him. Chen Fei did not hold back. His spiritual power surged, transforming into invisible force that erupted the moment his opponent drew near.

*Splatter!*

The force, manifested from spiritual energy, was sharper than any blade! In an instant, it sent the arrogant Qin Cheng flying, his body covered in blood.

"You crippled my brother, so today I will cripple everyone in your Qin family," Chen Fei said with hatred. "If Qin Xiaotian does not come out, then today, the Qin family will be stained red with blood."

"A Spirit Transformation master!"
"It’s a Spirit Transformation master!"
"Chen Fei is a genius, and his brother is truly a genius and a powerhouse as well, even stronger than Chen Fei!"
"This is going to be a good show. I wonder if the Qin family is regretting this already?"

The onlookers were stunned by the astonishing power of Chen Fei’s brother.

"A dignified Spirit Transformation master, actually bullying a younger generation? Do you really think the Qin family is empty of talent?" The Third Elder was both shocked and furious. He hadn't managed to intervene in time, never expecting Chen Fei's brother to be this powerful.

As he spoke, the Third Elder attacked. Having broken into the second stage of the Spirit Transformation Realm years ago, he was a second-grade master who had mastered multiple martial arts to the state of perfection. Among his peers, he was considered an outstanding expert. He transformed into a blur, pushing his Phantom Steps to the limit, while his long sword struck like a venomous snake, unpredictable and lethal.

This display of skill once again dazzled the onlookers, who marveled at the Third Elder’s prowess. However, before they could even finish their thoughts, Chen Fei struck out with his bare fist. It was like a fierce dragon crossing a river, unstoppable, and it sent the Third Elder flying.

*Bang!*

The Third Elder’s body flew backward, crashing squarely into the golden "Qin Residence" plaque, smashing it to pieces.

"Flowery fists and embroidered legs; looks impressive but useless," Chen Fei commented coldly.

Under the five-fold power amplification of his Thousand Illusions Slash, a second-grade Spirit Transformation master relying on ordinary martial arts could not even withstand a single blow from him. The Third Elder lay in a pool of blood, staring at the man calling himself Chen Yang in disbelief. His eyes were filled with terror; he realized his family had provoked a truly ruthless individual.

"Are you really Chen Fei’s brother?" the Third Elder asked, staring at him.

"Tell your patriarch to come out, kowtow, and apologize to me. Furthermore, release my brother’s servant, Li Zhong. Otherwise, today, I will slaughter every last person in the Qin family," Chen Fei replied coldly.

The onlookers were awestruck, instinctively backing away, terrified by the sheer, sky-high rage emanating from Chen Fei.