Dragon's Origin

"No!" Song Yan cried out in alarm, stopping Song Hongde. "Father, you've misunderstood!"

Song Yan, being closest to Song Hongde, had keenly detected his murderous intent. She was greatly alarmed, as killing Wang Sheng was not the outcome she desired.

"I trust my own eyes!" Song Hongde was now completely consumed by anger, and even his own daughter, Song Yan, couldn't stop him.

Besides, seeing is believing. He had personally witnessed Wang Sheng taking advantage of Song Yan, trying to take liberties, and even attempting to exploit the situation to force his precious daughter to marry him. Such a person could never be good, and killing him would be justified.

Song Laoyu was about to interject, but before he could open his mouth, Song Hongde's gaze swept over him. "Laoyu, shut up!"

Wang Sheng watched the scene unfold, a wry smile on his face. Well, it seemed the misunderstanding was confirmed, and he wouldn't even be given a chance to explain.

Just as Wang Sheng thought this, Song Hongde spoke, "Considering you took care of my daughter along the way, I'll give you one chance."

Song Yan's heart fluttered, and a look of joy appeared on her face. Giving him a chance was tantamount to sparing Wang Sheng's life. As long as Wang Sheng insincerely nodded in agreement, he could always leave later. Once Wang Sheng entered the Thousand Layered Land, Song Hongde, bound by the rules, couldn't do anything to him.

Thinking this, Song Yan quickly gave Wang Sheng a look, signaling him to soften his stance and get through this hurdle first.

Wang Sheng saw Song Yan's look, and so did Song Laoyu and the dozen or so Song family experts that Song Hongde had brought who were inclined to their side. However, they remained expressionless, standing still.

"Courting death?" Song Yan's expectations were dashed. Wang Sheng didn't seem afraid at all, and almost antagonistically said to Song Hongde, "That's what it is. If you really dare to make me join the Song family, the Song family will become the enemy of the world once we leave the Thousand Layered Land!"

Song Hongde was furious. He had been training with his elite troops in the Thousand Layered Land and had no idea what was happening outside. He didn't know what Wang Sheng meant to the various forces and only saw him as a lowly scoundrel coveting Song Yan's beauty. Since he was a scoundrel, he could be killed at will. Could he possibly turn the world upside down?

How could a mere third-level cultivator dare to boast that his life was tied to the safety of the world? If he were intimidated by Wang Sheng, how could he, the dignified head of the Song family, ever hold his head high again?

"Hahahaha!" Song Hongde laughed again, and after laughing, he sneered, "Ignorant fool, boasting shamelessly!"

"How boring!" Wang Sheng waved his hand dismissively, too lazy to say anything more to Song Hongde. Not wanting to openly mock him in front of Song Yan, Wang Sheng could only mutter in his heart, "Lacking in strategy, self-righteous!"

It was a marvel that someone with this kind of personality could become the head of the family. He was even more arrogant and headstrong than Dai Huan, yet he was still alive. No wonder the Song family could remain among the five great families even without a proper family head. The elders must have played a huge role.

Song Hongde didn't know, but Song Yan and Song Laoyu understood perfectly well that Wang Sheng was right. If they forced Wang Sheng into the Song family, the Song family would definitely become the enemy of the world.

"Father, Wang Sheng is..." But as soon as she said these words, Song Yan felt a warm current rush into her body. The current was so powerful that it instantly flowed through her entire body. Struck by this current, Song Yan couldn't say another word.

Song Yan was alarmed and tried to struggle, but the current seemed to have a life of its own and directly restricted her ability to move.

Only Song Hongde, who was still holding her, could do this. Song Yan was surprised but helpless. Unable to move or speak, she was almost in tears.

It was true that Song Hongde was angered by Wang Sheng's words, but he was definitely not the fool Wang Sheng imagined. While he was laughing, his gaze had swept over to Song Zhiming and the others.

Knowing they were doomed, Song Zhiming and the others stood still, but a hint of schadenfreude appeared on Song Zhiming's face. This wisp of emotion made Song Hongde realize that perhaps what this young man was saying wasn't just boasting, otherwise Song Zhiming wouldn't be so happy to see him suffer in the future.

Song Hongde was a man who was used to giving orders and deciding the life and death of others. How could he allow himself to be threatened by others? Not to mention a mere third-level Wang Sheng, even an eighth-level Song Zhiming could be killed on a whim.

"Did you really think that when I said I'd give you a chance, I meant to let you off easily?" Song Hongde sneered. If others could easily guess the thoughts of a hegemon, would he still be a hegemon? If taking in Wang Sheng would make them the enemy of the world, then killing Wang Sheng wouldn't also make them the enemy of the world?

"A chance, a chance to live." Song Hongde didn't change his tone at all. "You guys also have a chance, but only one of you can have it, so it depends on who's luckier."

"Whoever kills this kid face to face can live!" Song Hongde told Song Zhiming and the others his intention, then turned to Wang Sheng, "Don't say I didn't give you a chance. You can choose anyone here. As long as you can survive in their hands, you can leave alive!"

"I choose Miss Song!" As soon as Song Hongde finished speaking, Wang Sheng quickly announced his choice.

Since Song Yan was willing to plead for Wang Sheng, she would definitely be willing to let him go. Just now, Song Yan stopped speaking halfway through her sentence, and anyone could see that she was being controlled by Song Hongde. Of course, Wang Sheng wouldn't let this opportunity pass. To be honest, it wasn't a good idea to fall out with the head of the Song family on the spot.

"Alright!" Song Hongde snorted through his nostrils when he heard Wang Sheng's choice, not bothering to hide his contempt. A petty person was indeed a petty person. He could even make such a despicable choice. Rather than this, it would be better to just kneel down and beg for mercy.

"However, Little Yan and I have only just reunited today, and it's a joyous occasion, so Little Yan shouldn't be stained with blood." Song Hongde gave Wang Sheng a seemingly kind smile. "I love my daughter, so I've decided to take her place and accept your choice, and fight in her stead. A guilty father who hasn't seen his daughter in over a decade making this decision isn't surprising, right?"

Song Yan was so anxious that she was almost crying, but she was helpless and could only stare at Wang Sheng with anxious eyes, even with a hint of pleading, hoping that Wang Sheng would soften his stance.

"Not surprising at all!" Wang Sheng shook his head with a smile, and after smiling, he became fierce. "Damn it, just because I haven't shown my power, you all think I'm a sick cat! You dare to act tough with me in the Thousand Layered Land. I have to say, you really have guts!"