Chapter 1432: The Grand Elder's Magnanimity

After tens of thousands of years of proliferation, the Zhang family's territory was even more vast than the imperial capital of a titled empire. Although the Two-Spirit Heaven-Defending Array was built along the mountains and covered an extremely wide range, it only guarded the entrance to the Zhang family.

It was precisely because of this protection that they had stood for tens of thousands of years unscathed. Even though they had experienced several crises, no one had ever truly been able to shake them or cause harm.

They had thought that the array established by their ancestors was impregnable, and that no one except true peak experts could destroy it. Unexpectedly, a mere Domain Realm peak cultivator stepped on it, and it could no longer hold, on the verge of collapse at any moment.

"Stop!"

He could no longer hold back and hurriedly shouted.

However, it was already too late. Under violent shaking, the array could no longer withstand it and instantly disintegrated, causing many buildings to collapse with a roar.

Dust rose, and countless figures rushed out, all dumbfounded, not knowing what had happened.

Slap!

Zhang Wuchen felt his whole body go limp and fell to the ground.

At this moment, he finally understood why the other party had said earlier that he could take responsibility... It turned out he had already anticipated the situation before him!

The protective array of the family had collapsed, countless buildings destroyed... Even as the Third Elder, he could not bear the responsibility!

It could be said to be a major blow to the Zhang family's reputation!

Jian Qinsheng also shrank his neck and stiffened.

He deeply hated Xing Jiansheng for taking away the person he loved, and wished to cause trouble for the Zhang family and make them lose face. But before even entering their family, he had caused the array to collapse and countless buildings to be destroyed, making such a big scene...

He was directly frightened pale.

A doubt arose in his heart, not knowing whether inviting this guy here was the right thing to do or the wrong thing.

"This..."

Unlike the shock of the others, Zhang Xuan was stunned for a moment, then suddenly understood.

He had never dealt with a ninth-level array before and didn't know its power. Obviously, he hadn't expected that suddenly causing it to collapse would create such a mighty force.

But since it was done, it was done. After all, the purpose of coming was to challenge the family. Since the other party had admitted they could take responsibility, there was no need to hide anything.

Use whatever ability you have to its fullest!

If he didn't force that pretentious little genius to show himself, he wouldn't be called Zhang Xuan!

"Third Elder, what happened?"

Just as he was sighing inwardly, he heard a sharp whistle of wind, and then a figure abruptly appeared in front of the rubble, looking over with a puzzled expression.

"Reporting to the Grand Elder... I was here collecting storage rings when this genius from the Saint Son Hall wanted to break through the array, and then... it turned out like this!"

Zhang Wuchen hurriedly explained the matter in detail.

"Break through the array?"

The Grand Elder was also stunned. He quickly looked at Zhang Xuan and saw the young man looking back calmly without any nervousness. He frowned and couldn't help asking, "May I ask the identity of this friend?"

"I am Zhang Xuan. This time, I accompanied my junior brother Jian Qinsheng to witness the Zhang family's supreme swordsmanship."

Zhang Xuan nodded.

"Zhang Xuan?"

The Grand Elder was full of doubt, but he didn't say much. Instead, he turned and waved his hand: "Wuzhen, take this Zhang Xuan and Sword Saint Qinsheng to the guest rooms to rest."

"Grand Elder..."

Hearing that they were to let the other party rest without holding them accountable for destroying so many buildings and the array, Zhang Wuchen looked anxious.

"Alright, since this young friend Zhang Xuan passed the rules and broke through the array, regardless of the outcome, it is something our Zhang family should bear."

The Grand Elder's expression was indifferent, revealing neither joy nor sorrow.

"Yes!"

Zhang Wuchen cupped his hands and bowed. Although unwilling, he had no choice.

In the Zhang family, the Grand Elder's word was final; no one dared to contradict him.

Previously, the family head had been in charge, but now that he had suddenly left on business, everything was decided by the Grand Elder.

"Grand Elder, the array is destroyed. Rebuilding it will take at least a few months. How will we collect and store storage rings..."

An elder couldn't help saying.

The array could detect whether visitors carried spatial treasures. Now that it was destroyed, they couldn't inspect them. What about those who came later?

"Those who come to the Zhang family are guests. Storing storage rings is merely following the etiquette of our ancestors. I have always felt it was inappropriate, but I refrained from speaking due to ancestral rules. Now that this young friend has helped destroy it, there is no need to rebuild the array. Please also return the previously stored storage items to the guests."

The Grand Elder smiled slightly and spoke.

"Return them? But..."

Not expecting him to make such a decision, the elder's face changed.

With so many outsiders coming to the Zhang family, if someone had ill intentions, wouldn't it be a big trouble?

"Don't worry. Since our Zhang family is honored as the number one family on the continent, I believe no one dares to cause trouble here."

With a flick of his sleeve, the Grand Elder's eyes revealed intense confidence and pride.

"This... Yes!"

Feeling the other's aura, the elder paused and finally nodded.

"As expected of the Zhang family's Grand Elder, broad-minded and magnanimous..."

Zhang Xuan nodded.

He had thought that when the other party's people came, they would blame him, but they showed no such intention and even took this opportunity to make such a decision.

Doing so not only preserved the face of the number one family on the continent but also made people admire their breadth of mind. It could be said to kill two birds with one stone.

More importantly, it established the Zhang family's strength and made people more in awe.

"Magnanimous indeed, but I wonder why that little genius is so lousy..."

He sighed and felt some doubt.

In his heart, that little genius, who had clearly made a marriage contract but pretended not to show up, must be a despicable villain. Even the Zhang family, which deliberately covered for him, was branded as shameless.

Now, seeing the Grand Elder's actions, he suddenly felt that the man wasn't so bad.

Perhaps even in the Zhang family, not everyone was terrible.

That little genius might just be an exception.

"This way, please..."

An old man came up to them. It was Wuzhen, whom the Grand Elder had just instructed.

The Seventh Elder, Zhang Wuzhen.

"Thank you!"

Jian Qinsheng dared not say much and quickly followed behind.

Zhang Xuan also followed closely.

Seeing them leave, Zhang Wuchen came to the Grand Elder again and transmitted his voice doubtfully: "This is the symbol of the Zhang family's continuity. Are we really... just letting it go?"

"If not, do you want to personally teach him a lesson?"

The Grand Elder raised his eyelids.

Zhang Wuchen's face twitched, and he couldn't speak.

"Our Zhang family, as a family led by master teachers, cannot be like other professions. Rules are rules. Since they are set, they must be followed. This Zhang Xuan was able to destroy it through his own ability. Not only will we not pursue it, but I also want you to spread the news throughout the family so that everyone knows!"