“Strongest Eight-Year-Old Divine Ancestor ... ”
Whether it was the high-ranking members of the Suspended King Sword Sect behind Xiao You, or Ye Fan's supporters like Wuma Changkong, Lang Sun Chuan, Nangong Xuandie, and Wuma Xian'er, everyone's gaze was fixed on Ye Fan.
The Suspended King Sword Sect, despite being one of the Four Overlords of the Inner Domain, seemed insignificant in front of Ye Fan.
It could be said that the fate of the entire Suspended King Sword Sect rested solely in Ye Fan's hands.
“Nangong Xuandie, what do you think?”
Ye Fan turned his attention to Nangong Xuandie. Although this matter stemmed from the involvement of Sikong Shan and Jin Shan from the Upper Realm, if it weren't for Ye Fan's powerful return and unmatched strength, Nangong Xuandie's fate would likely not have changed. Whether she was willing or not, she would have had no choice but to marry Sikong Shan.
Standing beside Ye Fan, Nangong Xuandie appeared noble and pure. She cast a calm glance at Xiao You and the others above before speaking, “Although Xiao You is the leader of the Suspended King Sword Sect, the decisions are no longer in his control since Jin Shan and those from the Celestial Realm are involved. With the true culprits either dead or escaped, I believe it would be better to impose a light punishment rather than complete annihilation.”
With nearly one hundred thousand disciples in the Suspended King Sword Sect, if they were all slaughtered, it would weigh heavily on Nangong Xuandie's heart.
While Ye Fan was not indecisive, he was also not someone who craved bloodshed. He understood well the predicament that Xiao You had faced back then.
He nodded lightly at her words and gazed into the void where Xiao You and others stood. “Xiao You, although this is not your intention, as the leader of the Suspended King Sword Sect, you cannot escape responsibility.”
“Moreover, if I, Ye Fan, had not returned, not only would Nangong Xuandie have been forced to marry into your sect, but my entire family would have faced annihilation due to a single word from your former leader, Jin Shan.”
“Thus, while you may escape death, you cannot evade punishment.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of relief appeared on the previously despairing faces of Xiao You and others. Taking a deep breath, Xiao You respectfully bowed to Ye Fan. “It is rare for you, Senior Ye Fan, to show such magnanimity. I am willing to accept any punishment.”
Before arriving at Heavenly River Mansion, Xiao You had already resigned himself to his fate.
Begging for mercy was merely a flicker of hope.
However, what Xiao You did not expect was that Ye Fan was willing to spare the countless disciples of the Suspended King Sword Sect.
For him, that was already enough.
Ye Fan's expression was cold as he pointed a finger into the air, transforming it into Celestial Light that surged from below and entered Xiao You's body.
Xiao You's entire body trembled violently, and the surging celestial essence within him erupted into storms, continuously leaking outward.
"Master..."
Behind Xiao You, several high-ranking members of the Suspended King Sword Sect looked on with sorrowful expressions.
One of them hurriedly stepped forward to support Xiao You, preventing him from falling from the air.
At that moment, Xiao You seemed to age countless years in an instant. With a slightly pale face, he looked down at Ye Fan and respectfully bowed again, saying, "Thank you, Senior Ye Fan, for your mercy!"
Ye Fan's gaze was sharp as he replied, "Don't thank me too soon. Wasting your cultivation is just one part of it. From today onward, I do not wish to hear the name Suspended King Sword Sect on Azure Wave Continent."
Xiao You and the others shuddered at his words but dared not hesitate. With the support of those behind him, Xiao You once again bowed respectfully to Ye Fan and made a firm decision in his heart: "Rest assured, Senior Ye Fan. Once I return to the Suspended King Sword Sect, I will issue an order to disband it immediately. From now on, the name Suspended King Sword Sect will never appear on Azure Wave Continent again."
Ye Fan nodded and said, "You better follow through; otherwise, you will be the ones regretting it."
"That’s settled then. You may leave!"
Ye Fan stood with his hands clasped behind his back and waved his hand, summoning a powerful Gale that swept the members of the Suspended King Sword Sect far away before they crashed to the ground.
"Master!"
The figure fell to the ground, gazing towards the direction of the Heavenly River Mansion and the Ye Family, with a mixture of shock and deep sorrow reflected in everyone's eyes.
Xiao You also cast a lingering glance in the direction of the Ye Family, sighing, "Let's go, take me back!"
Not long after Xiao You and her group returned to the Sect, an explosive piece of news spread rapidly from the Inner Domain.
One of the Four Major Powers of the Inner Domain, the Suspended King Sword Sect, had disbanded, and countless disciples from the Suspended King Sword Sect had left the Sect.
With this, the balance of power among the Four Major Powers of the Inner Domain was completely shattered, leaving only three Dominant Forces remaining in the Inner Domain.
Within the Ye Family, when this news arrived, Ye Fan paid it no mind. However, Wuma Changkong's expression turned serious as he said, "Ye Fan, the Suspended King Sword Sect is also a Overlord-level force in the Upper Realm. If they learn that you disbanded their sect in the Lower Realm, it may pose significant trouble for you in the future!"
Hearing this, Ye Fan chuckled nonchalantly and replied, "Are you referring to after I ascend?"
Wuma Changkong nodded gravely.
Ye Fan continued, "Even if I don't disband the Suspended King Sword Sect in the Lower Realm, will they really let me off once I ascend to the Upper Realm?"
"This..." Wuma Changkong found himself momentarily at a loss for words. Ye Fan had killed Jin Shan and forced Sikong Shan to flee. Perhaps with Jin Shan and Sikong Shan's strength within the Upper Realm's Suspended King Sword Sect, they were not significant figures at all.
But ultimately, it was a slap in the face to the Upper Realm's Suspended King Sword Sect. It was truly hard to predict how they would retaliate against Ye Fan once he ascended.
Ye Fan added, "Moreover, if I let one person from the Suspended King Sword Sect go without retribution, wouldn't similar incidents happen again in the future?"
Wuma Changkong suddenly understood. "So you are using this as a warning?"
Ye Fan nodded. "That's one way to put it! However, that's far from enough. To truly instill fear across all directions, the Ye Family needs to grow stronger; I can't protect them forever!"
Ye Fan's gaze turned distant as he expressed his concerns.
Wuma Changkong looked at Ye Fan and found himself in complete agreement with his statement.
With Ye Fan's potential and cultivation speed, he would likely ascend very soon.
If he were to ascend to the Upper Realm, given the current strength of the Ye Family...
It would be far too weak!
It was clear that Ye Fan understood this point.
He had already begun to make preparations for the future of the Ye Family.
After a brief conversation with Wuma Changkong, Ye Fan left the Ye Family.
He visited the Ten Thousand Seas Dragon Palace and the Ninefold Celestial Gate, where he met with Tenghe and Han Jian, as well as Soaring Crane and Han Jian.
From the Celestial Palace of the Sky, he took out a number of Celestial Artifacts, elixirs, and Celestial Stones to gift to both pairs.
Ye Fan even straightforwardly admitted that he had already taken possession of the Celestial Palace of the Sky.
In front of them, he expressed his willingness to join their Sect forces.
This left Tenghe and Han Jian, as well as Soaring Crane and Han Jian, utterly astonished.
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