The Blood Of The Lord

Chapter 08: Crisis in the Tianlong Clan

The days after Chen Wu's blood test passed with increasing tension. The once powerful and respected Tianlong Clan began to falter. Divisions were starting to become apparent within the clan, and they were all rooted in one thing: Chen Wu.

Starting from whispers spread among students and clan leaders, news about his mother, who was said to have royal blood and ties to the royal family, began to attract the attention of many parties. However, the news circulating is much darker and points to a much deeper hidden conspiracy. .Some claim that his mother was a deserter who betrayed the clan, while others think that Chen Wu's blood may have a power that should not be in the hands of ordinary people.

Within the clan's main hall, an awkward and tense atmosphere was palpable. several elders had gathered to discuss the fate of the Tianlong Clan under the approaching threat. Some were worried that Chen Wu's new power would threaten their standing, while others felt that the clan's future should be decided on a different path.

Elder Tian, ​​the supreme leader of the clan, stood before them, his face full of wrinkles and his sharp eyes full of calculation. “Chen Wu has extraordinary strength, we can all feel it. But he is not the only one who has the potential to change the fate of this clan.”

Elder Yuan stood up, his deep voice echoing in the great hall. “Elder Tian, ​​that strength has not been proven. We don't know how to control it, or even what could happen if it lost control. I fear the awakening of a terrible power within him—a power that cannot be controlled.”

One of the younger clan leaders, Zhao Huan, quickly chimed in. “Elder Yuan, are we just going to continue hiding behind our fears? Chen Wu has shown extraordinary progress. Perhaps this is an opportunity to strengthen our clan, not weaken it.”

Elder Tian raised his hand, calming the commotion that was starting to occur. "We can't rush into making decisions every step we take must be thought through carefully, because if we make a mistake, we could be destroyed."

However, as the meeting progressed, outside, the shadows began to creep deeper. Zhao Long, the leader of a rival clan who is now planning an attack on the Tianlong Clan, does not remain silent. He knew that the crack in the body of the Tianlong clan was a golden opportunity. Everything had been prepared with care. Talking about Chen Wu's enigmatic mother, the existence of extraordinary blood power within her, would only make matters worse.

That same night, Zhao Long sent a group of Black Shadows into the Tianlong Clan. they wouldn't attack directly, but they would make things more chaotic. They started to ruin the relationship between the clan disciples by spreading more rumors about Chen Wu. They instilled doubt, even among those closest to the clan leader. One by one, the clan's elders and young leaders began to split, not knowing who they could trust anymore.

Amidst this chaos, Chen Wu felt that something was wrong. He felt the tension that was becoming increasingly evident around his clan. That morning, after practicing, he walked towards the great hall, a place where many clan leaders usually gathered. However, when he arrived, the atmosphere he encountered was far from what he expected.

"Chen Wu!" Suddenly, a loud voice called him. one of the young students, whom he had known since childhood, ran towards him with a worried face. “There's something wrong! Many are starting to doubt your existence here!”

Chen Wu was surprised. "What do you mean?"

The disciple was panting, his eyes full of fear. “Some elders believe that you are a threat to this clan. They say your blood could bring disaster to everyone!”

Chen Wu froze, his heart pounding. He felt a strong urge to run for his mother, to find out what really happened. but just before he could go any further, Elder Tian's loud voice called out to him.

"Chen Wu, come here!"

Chen Wu raised his face. In the middle of the spacious hall, Elder Tian stood before a group of other elders. The atmosphere is getting tense. without saying much, Chen Wu walked forward, and all the eyes in the room fell on him.

“Young man, you must understand one thing,” Elder Tian's voice echoed, filled with pressure. "This clan has existed for centuries. Nothing can destroy what has been built with blood and sacrifice. However, the power within you, the blood flowing within your body, can be a destroyer or a savior."

Chen Wu stood still, enduring the sharp gazes of the elders. “I don't want this power. I just want to find out the truth about my mother, about who I really am.”

Elder Tian nodded slowly. “We know all that, but the truth is not something that is easy to find. and you have to realize, if those forces get out of control, we will all pay a very heavy price.”

Another elder, who had seemed full of doubts towards Chen Wu from the start, finally spoke up. "We cannot allow this to continueThe Tianlong clan will be destroyed if we continue to maintain this threat. No matter who you are, we must protect this clan from greater disasters."

Chen Wu felt hot in his chest, anger starting to spread. "So, you think I'm a threat? Since when have I become your enemy?"

"It's not about the enemy," Elder Tian replied carefully. "It's about keeping the clan alive. And if you can't control that power, then we have to take steps to make sure the clan stays safe."

Suddenly, a loud noise came from outside the hall. "Coward!"

Mei Lin, with a bright red face, ran towards Chen Wu, facing the elders with burning anger. "You are all too afraid of the power that is within him, but you don't see what is really happeningThis isn't about the clan, this is about you guys being afraid of the future!"

Chen Wu looked at Mei Lin with a look full of astonishment. "Mei Lin, be careful!"

Elder Tian approached, looking at Mei Lin sharply. "You are too young to understand, Mei Linthis power could destroy us all, and you still try to defend it?”

Mei Lin stood tall, unperturbed. "That power can be hope. If only you are not trapped in the fear that binds you, you will see it."

Elder Tian turned his gaze to Chen Wu, his face becoming serious again. "Chen Wu, this is not just your problem. This is our clan's problem. I hope you can understand the consequences."

However, at that moment, a cold voice interrupted them. "If you continue to argue about this, you will lose more than you can imagine."

Everyone looked over. At the door of the hall, Zhao Long, the leader of a rival clan, stood with a triumphant smile.