The Supreme Martial Expert of the Female CEO-Chapter 1852 - 1849: Crisis

After explaining everything, the Head of the Cheng Family followed the people of Heaven’s Gate and left. Before leaving, the people of Heaven’s Gate entered the airship to search for Cheng Minxue, but found no sign of him, and reluctantly departed.

"Within three months, I hope Cheng Minxue comes to visit us at Heaven’s Gate with the Wordless Heavenly Scripture. If he doesn’t come, we won’t be held responsible for not treating the Head of Cheng Family well!" the masked man stared at the Cheng family members, saying gloomily.

The people of Heaven’s Gate left, and aside from the Cheng family members, everyone else in the chamber of commerce couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief.

The power of Heaven’s Gate is truly formidable, casually bringing out dozens of masters at the later stage of the Firmament Realm. Even the Ximen Family and Storm Sect couldn’t possibly have stored so many masters.

"It’s truly strange, masters at the later stage of the Firmament Realm are very rare. Even across such a vast range of ancient ruins, it’s impossible to suddenly see so many masters at the later stage of the Firmament Realm. What kind of power is Heaven’s Gate exactly?"

"Compared to Heaven’s Gate, Emperor Seal Chamber of Commerce isn’t even qualified to shine their shoes. However, the Head of Cheng Family was taken by Heaven’s Gate; this doesn’t bode well!"

"Who asked Cheng Minxue to obtain the Wordless Heavenly Scripture? With Cheng family’s strength, they aren’t enough to keep such a treasure. So sometimes, this Heaven and Earth Treasure isn’t a blessing; it could be a death sentence."

...

Even though they are in the same chamber of commerce, most people didn’t feel any sorrow for the Cheng family’s plight; instead, many were quite excited! If the Cheng family were to falter due to this, would they be excluded from the ranks of the Five Great Families in the commerce? If that’s the case, could other families replace them?

The rights of the Five Great Families in the chamber of commerce are much larger than those of other families, and countless families envy this. This time, the Cheng family inexplicably offended Heaven’s Gate, causing them to feel alarmed while also sparking some ambition.

Back in the room, Elder Cheng and Ling Feng sat facing each other. Elder Cheng’s face looked grim. Just a portion of Heaven’s Gate easily and openly took away the Head of Cheng Family, leaving Elder Cheng feeling both aggrieved and helpless!

"Those despicable Heaven’s Gate, they’re simply too arrogant!" Elder Cheng gritted his teeth and said, "If it weren’t for the Head stopping us, we would definitely fight them to the death!"

Ling Feng also sighed, "Elder Cheng, now’s not the time to say that. The Head of Cheng Family was taken in public view, which is a huge blow to the Cheng family. Not only might the family be unstable internally, but those families eyeing the Cheng family with interest may seize this chance to take a bite out of the Cheng family!"

"We’re in the midst of internal and external threats; we can’t let chaos take over. We must endure this most difficult period!" Ling Feng said solemnly. "I’m not sure when Xiaoxue will wake up, but I hope when she does, we can get through all this and bring Uncle Cheng back." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Listening to Ling Feng, Elder Cheng showed a trace of surprise. He didn’t expect Ling Feng to remain so calm at this time, even predicting the dangers the Cheng family would face. This made Elder Cheng look at Ling Feng with new admiration.

"Elder Cheng, although I’m not a member of the Cheng family, Uncle Cheng treats me like a nephew! Before leaving, he also asked me to take care of Xiaoxue, so I may have overstepped my role; I hope you won’t mind," Ling Feng said sternly.

Elder Cheng smiled wryly and shook his head, "Of course not. Young Master Feng, do you have any plans?"

Ling Feng said, "Firstly, I want to know the current situation in the Cheng family. What is the Head’s status in the Cheng family? Are there any people extremely unhappy with the Head within the Cheng family?"

Elder Cheng instantly understood Ling Feng’s concerns. He said, "No large family could be entirely united; the Cheng family is no exception! But Young Master Feng needn’t worry, the Head’s prestige in the Cheng family is very high. Although some are dissatisfied with the Head due to interests, they are minor characters who can’t stir up any trouble!"

Upon hearing this, Ling Feng felt relieved. The Head of Cheng Family is a wise person, and Ling Feng also believes that the Head would forge the Cheng family into an ironclad entity.

"But there’s someone who needs special attention!" Elder Cheng said solemnly, "That is the Head’s adopted son, Cheng Shang."

"Is there a problem with this person?" Ling Feng was taken aback.

Elder Cheng said sternly, "The Head lost his wife early, and for so many years, he never remarried. He only has Xueer, his daughter. For the sake of the family, he actively sought to adopt someone from the family’s direct lineage, and that person is Cheng Shang."

"Cheng Shang is a very gifted young man!" Elder Cheng said, "Though he doesn’t have much talent in cultivation, he has a good business mind! Previously, the Head also wanted to nurture Cheng Shang as a candidate for the next Head."

Ling Feng asked curiously, "He seems like a good choice, so why pay special attention to him?"

"Because Cheng Shang is very arrogant, I’m worried he might make decisions unfavorable to the Head! After all, if the Head isn’t around, he might become the new Head. But if the Head returns, his chances are gone!" Elder Cheng said solemnly. "Before, with the Head keeping him in check, there was no problem. Now that the Head isn’t here..."

Ling Feng understood Elder Cheng’s concerns. The saying goes, ’With a new Emperor come new ministers.’ If Cheng Shang takes this opportunity to win over the Cheng family’s upper echelons, the family might fall into Cheng Shang’s control, and for his own benefit, he might delay rescuing the Head.

Moreover, the most important thing is that Cheng Minxue is now asleep and unable to step forward to take charge. Thinking of this, Ling Feng felt a headache coming on.

"Hopefully, Cheng Shang will wholeheartedly consider Uncle Cheng without ulterior motives; otherwise... I’ll make him regret it!" Ling Feng murmured.

...

Following the incident with Heaven’s Gate, the atmosphere in the airship became much more subdued. The superpower that extinguished the Heavenly Gate Clouds appeared before the world for the first time, together with the news of the Cheng family’s Head being captured, sweeping through the ancient ruins!

The appearance of Heaven’s Gate also signifies the rise of a superpower, replacing the Heavenly Gate Clouds. Even more terrifying is that this superpower is more mysterious and formidable, even surpassing both the Ximen Family and Storm Sect.

Some have even suggested that the Three Great Powers should become One Super and Two Strong—one superpower and two powerful forces.

But for Ling Feng and his entourage, none of this is crucial right now; what’s important is for them to return to the Cheng family as quickly as possible.

"There’s a Cheng family branch at the next base," Elder Cheng said, "Once we get there, we’ll leave the airship and take the branch’s airship back."

"Everything follows Elder Cheng’s plan!" Ling Feng nodded.