Divine Emperor of Heavenly Destiny

This was the first time Wu Caicai had ever defied her father to his face.

Yet, the moment her words fell...

Wu Tong’s hand shot out, swinging viciously at Wu Caicai.

The sight filled Wu Yiyi’s eyes with glee and brought a cold, lingering smile to Second Master Wu Ye’s lips.

But just then... WHOOSH!

A figure appeared and grabbed Wu Tong’s hand. "Brother Wu, let’s talk this out."

Wu Tong snapped his head up and snarled, "Sun Shijin, I’m disciplining my own daughter. What the hell does it have to do with you? Piss off!"

Indeed, the one who had intervened was Sun Shijin. He remained in front of Wu Caicai. "Brother Wu, Wu Caicai is now a student at my Dragon Flame Academy. Of course, this concerns me."

’As an Elder and the strongest expert of Dragon Flame Academy, he naturally had to protect his own student.’

However, Zhong Qiao immediately retorted coldly, "Who told you Wu Caicai could join Dragon Flame Academy?"

Wu Tong also barked, "Sun Shijin, I’ll overlook the matter of you strong-arming my daughter into joining Dragon Flame Academy. But if you insist on meddling in the family affairs of my Hundred Flames Trading Company, don’t blame me for turning hostile."

He showed Sun Shijin no respect whatsoever, his expression clearly stating that disciplining his daughter was his business and his alone.

But Sun Shijin didn’t back down.

Dean Jiang, Old Yu Fei, Luo Wendeng, and the others all stepped forward to stand in front of Wu Caicai.

Their gazes were all utterly cold.

Just then, Second Master Wu Ye spoke softly. "Big Brother, the offspring of a mere female guard is simply inferior. With that rebellious streak, she’s unworthy of our Witch Family blood. Why don’t we just... dispose of that female guard?"

The "female guard," of course, was Wu Caicai’s mother.

Wu Caicai’s face instantly contorted. She hurried out from behind Sun Shijin. "Father, my mother..."

Before she could finish, Wu Tong cut her off coldly.

"Withdraw from Dragon Flame Academy, apologize to Yiyi, and kowtow to your Second Mother to beg for forgiveness. Then, you will swear to cut all ties with the Fake Lu Chao and his followers... Otherwise, you can forget about ever seeing your mother again. You will be cast out of the family."

The cold, merciless words struck Wu Caicai like a physical blow, and her entire body began to tremble uncontrollably.

She shook her head frantically, unable to stop herself from asking, "Father, why? Can’t you see what Dragon Flame Academy has become? Under the leadership of Hero Lu Chao, we’ve swept through the Hundred Countries! Isn’t that enough for you to approve of me joining?"

Wu Caicai’s voice was filled with utter disbelief.

’She had followed Lu Chao and the others on their campaign these past few days. They had swept through the lands during this second coming of the Chaotic Hundred Countries, nearly conquering the Six Great Flame Countries! Lu Chao and Dragon Flame Academy were now an unstoppable force!’

’She had thought her father would finally approve of her.’

’She had even thought that, even if Lu Chao offered nothing, her father would no longer make things difficult for her and her mother.’

’But he was demanding she cut all ties, still just as vehemently opposed as ever.’

She couldn’t understand. Wu Caicai simply couldn’t fathom it.

At that, Second Master Wu Ye couldn’t help but sneer. "It’s just a flash in the pan. Some people are born to be nothing more than troublemakers, incapable of ever truly rising up. They’ll always be beneath notice."

Wu Caicai looked at her second uncle. The "troublemaker" he mentioned was obviously Lu Chao.

’He’s achieved so much already. The armies of nearly all the Hundred Countries are under his command, yet in her uncle’s eyes, he’s still beneath notice?’

’No, her father thought so, too.’

Just then, the mechanical voice from beneath the mask finally spoke.

"Second Master Wu, it seems Zheng Liling has made you plenty of promises. But do you really think he still has a chance?"

Lu Chao had finally spoken. He stepped forward, one pace at a time.

It was obvious that Wu Ye and his daughter, Wu Yiyi, were siding with Zheng Liling. That was why they were so disdainful of Dragon Flame Academy and of him.

As Lu Chao stepped forward, both Wu Tong and Wu Ye turned to look at him.

In the next moment...

A ring on Wu Tong’s hand flashed. He pulled a manual from his Storage Ring and tossed it on the ground in front of Lu Chao. "Fake Lu Chao," Wu Tong said, "you think you can buy my daughter with this piece of trash? Take it back..."

Lu Chao caught the manual. It was none other than the *Wolf King, Sword Mountain Sword*.

This was the same manual Lu Chao had given Wu Caicai back at Dragon Flame Academy. He had told her to take it to Third Master Hundred Flames, Witch Ying, who was then to present it to his elder brother, Wu Tong, as a down payment for allowing her to join the academy.

But now, Wu Tong had thrown it back with disdain, making his refusal clear.

Wu Tong was dead set against Dragon Flame Academy and dead set against allowing Wu Caicai to join.

This action...

Everyone from Dragon Flame looked grim. This was trouble... Wu Caicai’s mother was in Wu Tong’s hands. As long as he refused, there was nothing Wu Caicai could do.

Just then, Wu Ye added, "Fake Lu Chao, you underestimate me. The Hundred Flames Trading Company will be entering a full-scale partnership with the Southern Dynasty Imperial Court."

Upon hearing this, Lu Chao’s gaze shot over to him.

The meaning was clear: Wu Ye hadn’t just received promises from Zheng Liling, but from Nan Zhuiming as well.

That was why he could state with such certainty that Lu Chao was merely a flash in the pan.

Wu Tong then turned to Lu Hanyang in the distance and smiled. "Young Master Hanyang, once I’ve dealt with this little family matter, let’s find a place to talk properly. I’m quite looking forward to meeting Marshal Lu."

Lu Hanyang smiled and cupped his fists toward Wu Tong from a distance.

Lu Hanyang had regained his composure. He was now just an observer, enjoying the show at the Fake Lu Chao’s expense.

Wu Tong’s words made the faces of the Dragon Flame contingent fall once more. The Hundred Flames Trading Company was also going to fully cooperate with Great Wu Lu Dingtian.

Wu Ye with Zheng Liling and Nan Zhuiming, and Wu Tong with Lu Dingtian...

That gave them every reason to look down on Dragon Flame Academy, and every reason to forbid Wu Caicai from associating with it. They couldn’t let her make an enemy of two great imperial powers.

Shifting his gaze from Lu Hanyang, Wu Tong barked again, "Wu Caicai, do as I say!"

Wu Caicai’s body trembled violently as tears streamed down her face.

Uncle Leng, standing beside her, was at a loss. ’Even with Lu Chao and all of Dragon Flame Academy backing her,’ he thought, ’can Miss Caicai truly not escape her fate? A fate of being despised by her family and utterly scorned by her father?’

It came down to the same thing: Wu Caicai could resist, but her mother was still in their hands.

Even Lu Chao was in a bind. Unless they could rescue Wu Caicai’s mother right now, the situation was hopeless.

Suddenly...

Another carriage approached from the distance.

Then, two figures alighted from this third carriage: It was Witch Ying, the Third Master of the Hundred Flames Witch Family, and his daughter, Wu Fenyu. Upon seeing them, Iron Shield hurried forward and called out, "Master! Eldest Sister!"

Witch Ying and his daughter simply smiled and nodded. Then, Witch Ying laughed heartily and said, "Big Brother, Second Brother, so you all came."

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