"Ning Family has also been poisoned by this move. Taking advantage of the opening of the Silver Moon Codex, we secretly contacted the young masters of the Kyoto Royal Family and sent them along with the Ning Family Descendants into the Silver Moon Secret Realm. Then we will capture all the young members of our Three Prominent Families!" Ye Honghai said. Although he was quite displeased with Ye Feng's rapid rise, he still considered him a disciple of the Ye Family. There was no deep-seated hatred, and at this moment, with the Ye Family facing a crisis of extermination, someone like Ye Feng, who was at the Origin Martial Realm, would surely be able to stand on his own.
Ye Honghai's words darkened the expressions of all the members of the Ye Family. Many among them had sent their children for this Silver Moon Secret Realm. Now that the news of all the young generation from the Three Prominent Families being confirmed dead had spread, it was hard to hide their grief. Some even choked up in front of everyone.
"What good does it do to say these things? The events have already occurred!" The clan leader, Ye Zhentian, suppressed his pain and said hoarsely, "What we need to do now is to protect our Ancestral Heritage and make the Ning Family pay a heavy price. We will use the blood of the Ning Family Descendants to honor the souls of our Ye Family descendants!"
"The clan leader is right. This time, we must avenge those wrongfully killed!" Ye Hongjian stood up with clenched fists and shouted loudly!
"Vengeance! Vengeance!" In an instant, all members of the Ye Family were ignited with hatred, their fighting spirit soaring!
"Reporting to the clan leader, Captain Lin Qiancong requests an audience!"
The door to the conference hall was pushed open quickly, and a middle-aged man in silver armor strode in.
"Captain Lin, do you know where this is? How dare you barge in so recklessly!" Ye Honghai frowned and reprimanded loudly!
"Second Brother, the situation is urgent. Captain Lin is responsible for perimeter defense. If he rushed here so quickly, there must be something important. Let him finish speaking first!" Ye Hongjian said.
Ye Zhentian sighed and said, "Speak quickly. The perimeter defense is extremely important right now. You left your post to come here; it must mean that people from the Ning Family are already approaching!"
"Reporting to the clan leader, according to scouts ahead, the Ning Family is gathering forces heading towards East Street. However, their team encountered some chaos at Silver Moon Square. I heard that..." At this point, Lin Qiancong seemed hesitant.
"What are you stammering about? What time is it now? Just say what you need to say!" Ye Zhentian coldly shouted.
"Yes!" Lin Qiancong's expression turned serious as he clasped his fists and said, "According to reports from scouts, it seems that someone from the Ning Family has broken through, wielding a silver spear. His appearance bears some resemblance to Young Master Ye Ye Zhan!"
"What!" Ye Hongjian's body shook violently. He quickly moved beside Lin Qiancong, excitedly grabbing his collar and asking, "Are you saying that Zhan Er is still alive? Quickly tell me where he is! Tell me now!"
"Hong Jian, don't get agitated!" Upon hearing Lin Qiancong's words, Ye Zhentian's pupils suddenly constricted as he walked down from the main seat to stand beside Ye Qiancong and Ye Hongjian.
"Hong Jian, let Commander Lin finish speaking. This matter is a bit suspicious!"
"Big Brother, Father is right. Perhaps the Ning Family is up to some scheme again, using someone who resembles Zhan Er as bait to set a trap for us to rescue!" Fourth Brother Ye Hongyan quickly added.
"Regardless of whether it's the Ning Family's plot or not, for Zhan Er's sake, I, Ye Hongjian, must go out and take a look. Even if it costs me my life, I will save Zhan Er!" Ye Hongjian said, trembling his lips.
His greatest pride in life was this precious son. He had always spoiled Ye Zhan and had felt utterly despondent upon hearing that Ye Zhan had died in the Silver Moon Secret Realm. Now that he heard that Ye Zhan was still alive, hope reignited within him. This time, he would find out the truth no matter what!
Everyone present was moved by his words. Even Ye Feng's father, Ye Honglin, who had been dozing off with his eyes squinted, suddenly opened his eyes and spoke up.
"Commander Lin, besides having seen Ye Zhan, did that scout also see Feng Er? That brat has decent cultivation and a mind full of bad ideas; he shouldn't have died so easily! If he did die so easily, then he wouldn't deserve to be my son."
"Third Brother!" Ye Hongyan, standing next to Ye Honglin, angrily retorted, "That's your son!"
"Enough! All of you be quiet!" After pondering for a long time, Ye Zhentian finally shouted in anger. His eyes glinted coldly as he looked at everyone and said, "Whether it's Zhan Er or not, someone among us must go out and take a look. Hong Jian, you have been responsible for the outer defenses of the Ye Family all along. The Old Fart of the Ye Family is also lurking outside; you cannot afford any mistakes. I will personally go to rescue!"
"That cannot be, Head of the Family!"
"No way, Head of the Family! You are the backbone of our Ye Family; if anything happens to you..."
The clan members were all alarmed and hurriedly voiced their objections.
Ye Hongjian seemed to come back to his senses and quickly said, "Father, Zhan Er is my son. If anyone should take risks, it should be me as his father. How can I let you..."
"I have made up my mind!" Ye Zhentian snorted coldly, and the power of the Eightfold Origin Martial Realm suddenly erupted, shocking everyone with his terrifying aura.
"Hmph, I have long told you to focus on your cultivation instead of scheming against each other all day. Now look at you, each of you with such low cultivation. How can you save anyone? I've lived for over a hundred years; what kind of situation haven't I seen? No matter how Ning Family sets up their traps, if Old Man wants to save Ye Zhan, no one can stop me!"
Ye Zhentian chuckled lightly, a hint of disdain appearing at the mention of Ning Family.
"You all stay at home and guard it well. If anyone dares to go out without permission, don't blame Old Man for enforcing Family Law!" Ye Zhentian shouted angrily. Ignoring the movements of those present, he leaped forward like a willow leaf drifting out the door. It seemed slow, but in reality, it was incredibly fast, and his figure became blurry, making it difficult for anyone to pinpoint his exact location.
"Father's Willow Step seems to have improved again! Brother, don't worry; Father will be fine!" Ye Honghai forced a smile as he comforted the pale-faced Ye Hongjian.
"Ning Zhiyuan, if anything happens to my father, I will make sure to leave no one from Ning Family alive!" Ye Hongjian said through gritted teeth.
"Pah! All you do is talk nonsense. If you had any ability, we wouldn't need Father to take this risk!" Ye Honglin, who had been half-drunk and half-awake in his chair, suddenly stood up without anyone noticing.
"Third Brother, if it weren't for you, our Ye Family wouldn't have fallen to this point. Is it worth it for a woman? After today's incident, you bear primary responsibility. In your current drunken state, I fear even the young disciples of Ning Family would not be your match!" Ye Honghai scoffed.
Suddenly, a crisp sound rang out as Ye Honglin appeared in front of Ye Honghai in the blink of an eye, raising his hand and slapping him.
"You dare hit me!" Ye Honghai's right cheek immediately swelled up as he pointed at Ye Honglin, trembling all over.
"Over the years, you and your son have made things difficult for my brother Ye Chen. This slap is still light compared to what you deserve—useless trash that only brings trouble!" Ye Honglin snorted coldly, his gaze towards Ye Honghai filled with a fierce intensity.
Everyone was stunned by the scene before them. Even those with the lowest cultivation level among them were at the Second Layer of Origin Martial Realm and couldn't figure out how Ye Honglin had appeared in front of Ye Honghai so quickly.
Was this really the same drunkard they knew? Wasn't it said that he had regressed in cultivation due to neglecting his training for so long?
"You ungrateful descendants, how could you let me venture into the dragon's den alone!" Ye Honglin scolded everyone while pointing at them. Then, with a sudden shift, he swiftly exited the meeting hall, moving even faster than Ye Zhentian had before.
"Ye Honglin, he, he!" Ye Honghai stammered in disbelief as he watched Ye Honglin's retreating figure.
Ye Hongjian also struggled to hide his shock, his lips pressed tightly together, unable to speak for a long time.
"Hmph, do you really think that our Ye Family has no descendants who can match the old patriarch? Let me tell you the truth: Third Brother's cultivation has already reached the Peak of the Ninth Level of Yuan Martial Realm. He surpassed the old patriarch long ago. Everyone, get your spirits up and prepare to welcome back the old patriarch and the young patriarch!" Among everyone present, the most excited was Fourth Brother Ye Hongyan. He had always recognized Third Brother as the rightful heir to the family leadership and had never truly been disappointed in Ye Honglin.
"Yes!!"
"Understood!"
Upon learning that Ye Honglin's cultivation might surpass that of the old patriarch, everyone's morale soared!
...
Outside the Silver Moon Secret Realm.
"Brother Ye, I'm really not thirsty. Just hold on a little longer; we'll reach Silvermoon City soon!" Chen Xiaobing looked at Ye Feng, who was searching for supplies and water sources, feeling quite complicated. She wanted to return to her family quickly but also didn't want to refuse Ye Feng's kindness.
Ye Feng replied from a distance, "We're not in a hurry right now. Once we get out, we might face a fierce battle. You should take care of your health; otherwise, it will only hinder the family!"
Chen Xiaobing felt a sweetness in her heart. If it weren't for the family's dire situation, she would have wished to stay with Ye Feng in the secret realm forever.
"Fortunately, there are disciples from the Ning Family who were killed nearby. They must have brought along food and water!" Ye Feng thought happily as he opened a bag next to one of the corpses and retrieved it, finding it filled with provisions and water pouches.
"The Silver Moon Secret Realm is truly mysterious. The weather isn't too cold, and after such a long time, the corpses show no signs of decay or odor. These bags of dried food and water are also uncontaminated, just enough to satisfy our immediate needs!"
Ye Feng carefully tasted the items and the clean water from the water bag, confirming there were no signs of spoilage before he handed them to Chen Xiaobing.
"Go ahead and eat. Once you're full, we can set off again! The exit has only just opened, so the Ning Family shouldn't launch an attack so quickly. They will need some time to plan. Besides, isn't there still the Zhang Family in front of your Chen Family? It's possible they will attack the Zhang Family first," Ye Feng said with a smile.
"Yes, Brother Ye makes a good point. It's only been three hours since the exit opened, and perhaps others have already escaped back to their clans to secretly contact our Three Prominent Families. Maybe the Three Prominent Families have gathered together to prepare to fight against the Ning Family!" Chen Xiaobing's face flushed as she lowered her head to accept the food and water Ye Feng offered.
Due to the urgency of the situation, Chen Xiaobing no longer held back and began to eat ravenously in front of Ye Feng.
Ye Feng quickly finished off the remaining food as well, but his expression grew somewhat grim during the meal.
The Ning Family's plan must have been in the works for a long time; they might not even need additional deployment. Once Ning Hong and the others exit the Silver Moon Secret Realm, they could immediately launch an attack on the other Three Prominent Families.
He said this to comfort Chen Xiaobing because only with ample preparation could they face the impending crisis.
After taking a sip of clean water, Ye Feng gazed at the black vortex not far away, silently praying that nothing would happen to the Ye Family for now!
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