“What happened to Ye Feng?” “Just tell me!” Ye Nanshan grabbed the Ye Clan member who had spoken by the shoulder and shook him violently.
If Ye Feng died at this critical moment, removing this hot potato, Ye Nanshan could leverage the favor from the Nirvana Pill to demand other benefits from Elder Liuli!
Beside him, Yue Wu was startled and involuntarily stood up, her gaze fixed intently on the Ye Clan disciple who had spoken.
If Ye Feng died, the System mission would be marked as failed.
But after all, her past life’s revenge would finally be realized!
However, when that resolute figure flashed through her mind, Yue Wu couldn’t find any joy in the thought.
Meanwhile, Elder Liuli, seated at the head of the table, observed Yue Wu’s loss of composure, a flicker of interest in Ye Feng rising within him.
When he had planned to visit the Ye Clan, Yue Wu, who normally paid no attention to worldly affairs and devoted herself solely to cultivation, had unexpectedly insisted on accompanying him.
Now, looking back, it was likely all for this Ye Feng of the Ye Clan!
Elder Liuli had heard of Ye Feng’s reputation from his youth and had even considered taking him as a disciple.
However, when Ye Feng’s cultivation stalled and he faded into obscurity, Elder Liuli had lost interest.
After all, not to mention the Great Qin Imperial Dynasty, even Wulian Prefecture alone was overflowing with countless prodigies.
A fleeting talent from a minor clan held little appeal to Elder Liuli.
What puzzled Elder Liuli was that, to his knowledge, both Ye Feng and Yue Wu were reclusive individuals.
How had the two even met?
Under Ye Nanshan’s relentless questioning, Ye Kai, a member of the Ye Clan, finally spoke.
“Ye Feng said, ‘Patriarch, you’re just an old geezer!'” “Even if you kneel and beg him today, he won’t come!'” “He also said, ‘Elder Liuli is just an old codger.
He should be coming to pay respects to me!'” After delivering this tirade, Ye Kai beamed with smug satisfaction.
In his mind, even if Ye Nanshan spared Ye Feng out of paternal affection, Elder Liuli, as an elder of the Moon Shadow Sect, wouldn’t let a junior’s insolence go unpunished!
Yet, to Ye Kai’s bewilderment, Elder Liuli showed not a trace of anger after hearing this.
Instead, he gazed at him with a serene smile.
Meanwhile, the Patriarchs of the surrounding major clans regarded him with the same looks one might reserve for an utter fool.
Only Ye Nanshan’s face turned ashen, his murderous intent palpable.
Could it be…
have I not blackened Ye Feng’s reputation thoroughly enough?
Ye Kai wondered, his mind racing.
He hastily signaled a few Ye Clan disciples nearby, planning to kick Ye Feng while he was down!
But before the Ye Clan disciples could even open their mouths, Ye Nanshan’s figure suddenly transformed into a streak of light, flashing past Ye Kai and his companions.
Simultaneously, his fists moved, leaving trails of afterimages as they struck the group.
“Aaaah!” After several screams, Ye Kai and the others turned deathly pale, writhing on the ground in agony.
Ye Nanshan had shattered their Dantians.
For the rest of their lives, they would never be able to cultivate again!
“Hmph, framing your own kin deserves punishment!” Ye Nanshan coldly glared at the group, his voice like a whip.
“Get out!
Don’t disgrace yourselves here any longer!” Their faces twisted in terror.
Enduring the tearing pain, they stumbled out of the hall.
Only then did they realize their petty scheme had been transparent to Ye Nanshan all along.
Regret gnawed at their hearts, but it was too late.
Unnoticed by Ye Nanshan, a flicker of confusion flashed in Ye Kai’s eyes as he left, though it vanished moments later, his gaze regaining its clarity.
The surrounding Patriarchs wore equally grim expressions.
These seasoned veterans had long seen through Ye Kai and the others’ schemes.
But what truly terrified them was Ye Nanshan’s cultivation level.
They had assumed he was at the Late-stage Martial Spirit Realm, like themselves.
To their surprise, the old man had actually broken through to the Early-stage Martial General Realm.
In the Martial Spirit Realm, the Dantian is filled with spiritual energy, which can be transformed into trickling streams flowing through the Meridians.
In the Martial General Realm, however, the spiritual energy in the Meridians can surge like a raging sea, its power and speed unmatched.
Both explosive power and offensive capabilities far surpass those of the Martial Spirit Realm.
The Patriarchs, who had intended to mock and ridicule him, wisely fell silent.
After all, in the Endless World, strength reigns supreme.
“Elder Liuli, you flatter me!” Ye Nanshan said with a wry smile, clasping his hands in a respectful greeting.
Had it been before the Ye Kai incident, Ye Feng might have had a chance to become Elder Liuli’s disciple.
But after the Ye Kai incident, Ye Nanshan knew that Elder Liuli likely harbored ill feelings toward the Ye Clan.
Ye Feng’s opportunity to become a disciple had vanished.
However, just as Ye Nanshan was considering whether to eliminate Ye Feng—this troublesome liability—to prevent future problems, Elder Liuli suddenly spoke.
“Since Young Friend Ye Feng proves so difficult to summon, I shall pay him a visit myself!” “Patriarch Ye, please lead the way!” Hearing Elder Liuli’s words, the crowd was filled with disbelief.
Before arriving, they had thoroughly investigated the personality of Elder Liuli, a prominent figure in the Moon Shadow Sect.
Iron-willed and impartial, he was known for his unwavering principles.
So why was he being so lenient with Ye Feng, a junior he had never met before?
Ye Nanshan reacted quickest, immediately rising to lead the way and explaining on Ye Feng’s behalf.
“Elder, to be frank, Ye Feng spends almost every moment cultivating, neglecting sleep and meals.” “Perhaps due to his extreme focus, he simply forgot to greet you personally!” Elder Liuli shook his head at this explanation, saying nothing more.
His request to see Ye Feng was merely a pretext.
In truth, Elder Liuli had mastered an Aura Observation Technique in his youth.
Just moments ago, he had sensed a disturbance and instinctively activated the technique to observe the clan’s aura.
What he discovered within the Ye Clan was an aura blazing like the midday sun, nearly blinding his aged eyes.
Even the Moon Shadow Sect’s fortune paled in comparison to this surging aura, appearing as dim as fireflies before the sun.
Greatly alarmed, Elder Liuli seized the opportunity of visiting Ye Feng to search the Ye Clan grounds for the source of this heaven-piercing fortune.
As the grand procession surged toward Ye Feng’s courtyard, the younger generation outside the main hall stood dumbfounded.
Though they knew nothing of what had transpired, the crowd outside the hall hastily followed.
Upon reaching the entrance to Ye Feng’s courtyard, Ye Nanshan, fearing further complications, forcefully pushed open the gate with both hands.
The courtyard gate swung open with a creak!
The sight that greeted them left everyone stunned.
Ye Feng lay reclined on a lounge chair, basking in the sunlight.
Beside him rested a plate of fresh, succulent grapes.
Seeing Ye Feng’s utterly relaxed demeanor, the clan patriarchs exchanged peculiar glances with Ye Nanshan.
Some couldn’t resist teasing him aloud.
“Patriarch Ye, is this what you meant by ‘working tirelessly, forgetting sleep and meals’?
A ‘cultivation fanatic’?”