Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

”Look, even the Sect Leader has spoken. The Yang Family is in for it now.”

”They brought this on themselves. How arrogant do you have to be to dare miss the Sect’s grand competition?”

”Exactly. The Yang Family were outsiders to begin with, and yet they act so brazenly. They’re really courting death!”

Many of the mid-to-high-level members of the Purple Sun Sect were whispering among themselves.

The vast majority of them belonged to the direct lineage of the Purple Sun Sect, or at the very least, came from families that had been in the Sect for generations.

Naturally, they looked down on a faction like Yang Xiao’s, which was propped up solely by Yang Zhentian, a mere Honored Guest Chief Elder.

Some even shunned them.

Especially since Yang Xiao was held in high regard by Medicine Peak, many people were extremely jealous.

Now that they had the chance, while they wouldn’t go as far as to kick the Yang Family while they were down, there was no shortage of harsh words.

”Sect Leader, it’s not that Xiao’er is too arrogant to attend the Sect’s grand competition. He is simply not in the Sect at the moment.”

Yang Zhentian stepped forward.

With the Sect Leader having spoken, he obviously couldn’t remain seated any longer.

He rose to his feet and explained respectfully.

”Not in the Sect? Then where is he?”

Lin Nantian asked coolly.

”The Celestial Cloud Mountain Range!”

”The Sect’s grand competition is a major event. All disciples should treat it as their highest priority. Furthermore, I have heard that he made a pact with my junior, Ye Chengzong, to compete during the event. The time has come, yet he is not in the Sect. So tell me, Yang Zhentian, is he too arrogant to participate, or is he just a man who doesn’t keep his word?”

This time, Lin Nantian did not speak.

Instead, Yann Xu, who was standing to the side, spoke up.

As soon as he said this, everyone’s gaze sharpened.

They all looked at Yang Zhentian.

This was especially true for the high-and-mighty members of the Elder Council.

Their eyes were filled with displeasure.

The Yang Family didn’t come from the orthodox line of Purple Sun Sect disciples, yet both father and son held high positions. This had already displeased them for some time.

Now, Yann Xu’s words stirred up even greater dissatisfaction among them.

Even some of the neutral parties felt that severely punishing the Yang father and son would be a good thing.

Otherwise, they might end up walking all over them in the future.

”I ask the Sect Leader to grant me, Yang Zhentian, two more days. After two days, my Xiao’er might have rushed back.”

Under the crowd’s intense stares, Yang Zhentian felt a sense of helplessness.

All he could do was stall for time.

If it were a straightforward, open fight, he wouldn’t be the least bit afraid.

But against these underhanded tactics, Yang Zhentian was truly at a loss for what to do at the moment.

”Two more days? Do you think the Sect’s grand competition is some private banquet hosted by your Yang Family?”

Yann Xu snorted coldly again.

But Lin Nantian waved his hand. ”Two days it is. However, if Yang Xiao has not appeared after two days, don’t blame me for dealing with him according to the Sect’s rules.”

As soon as these words were spoken, Yang Zhentian’s expression changed.

Yann Xu and the others, however, were delighted.

”The Sect Leader is wise!”

’This time, it looks like the Sect Leader is finally getting serious.’

Ye Lingtian and his son sneered inwardly.

The others had similar thoughts.

The way they looked at the Yang Family was tinged with a hint of pity.

As for Yang Zhentian, he was clearly in no mood to continue watching the Sect’s grand competition.

He left the Inner Mansion with Yang Biao and the others by his side.

”Adoptive Father, what do we do now?”

Back at the Yang Family residence, Yang Biao asked with a grave expression.

Yang Ying, however, was agitated. ”Father, if the worst comes to worst, we’ll just leave this Purple Sun Sect! With the Young Master’s talent, forget the tiny Purple Sun Sect, he could even get into the Upper Three Sects! Why should we put up with their crap?”

”That’s right. At the very least, we could go back to the Celestial Cloud Kingdom. With your current strength, Father, you’re more than qualified to establish your own sect.”

Yang Hua, who was at their side, also spoke up.

”Enough. Don’t mention this again. We’ve been in the Purple Sun Sect for so many years; we can’t just up and leave. Most importantly, Xiao’er still hasn’t returned, and the Ye Family is pressing us at every step. I’m afraid something has happened to him.”

”Yang Biao, take Yang Ying and the others to the Celestial Cloud Mountain Range to find Xiao’er... If you haven’t found him after two days, find a place to hide for the time being. If the Sect truly has no place for me, Yang Zhentian, then I will leave on my own. We can figure out where to go then.”

Yang Zhentian’s words were tinged with despair.

”Father, we...”

Yang Ying wanted to say more.

But he was cut off by Yang Biao.

He said, ”Don’t worry, Father. We will definitely bring the Young Master back within two days.”

With that, he was about to lead Yang Ying and the others away.

”A good thing I brought people with me. Your Yang Family really is disloyal. You were planning to flee!”

But just then, a sharp, piercing voice suddenly rang out.

It was Yann Xu.

Besides Yann Xu, the father-and-son pair of Ye Lingtian and Ye Chengzong were also there.

The two of them wore smug, gloating expressions.

Behind them were dozens of members from the Law Enforcement Hall.

Every one of them was an Innate Realm expert, and the group of several dozen pressed forward menacingly.

Even Yang Zhentian felt a chill in his heart.

”Ye Lingtian, what do you think you’re doing?”

Yang Zhentian barked coldly.

”What are we doing? Not much. Just ensuring that for the next two days, not a single one of you leaves. Because after those two days, if that son of yours, Yang Xiao, still hasn’t shown up, it will be considered treason against the Sect. Your entire Yang Family will be punished!”

”That’s right. We are here to enforce the Sect’s rules. Yang Zhentian, I know you are powerful, but do you dare to resist?”

Ye Lingtian laughed smugly.

For so many years, the struggle between the Ye Family and the Yang Family had never had a clear winner.

Whether it was a few years ago when Yang Zhentian had offended his father, Ye Zongling, or the more recent incident where Yang Zhentian had slapped his father to the ground with a single palm strike.

For the Ye Family, these were all immense humiliations.

But now, they could finally hold their heads high in vindication.

”Damn it! Father, let’s fight them!”

Yang Ying roared in anger.

But Yang Zhentian shook his head.

It was true that he was strong, but he had people by his side to protect. Besides, he had been here for so many years.

Unless it was an absolute last resort, Yang Zhentian truly did not want to fall out with the Purple Sun Sect.

This was especially true now that his son had become so promising, was valued by Medicine Peak, and even had a chance to become its leader in the future.

Yang Zhentian was even more unwilling to let these despicable characters and their schemes ruin Xiao’er’s future.

”So you do know what’s good for you. Still, I’d like to see what you do in two days.”

Ye Lingtian smiled smugly.

With a wave of his hand, he ordered his men to completely surround the Yang Family’s residence.

Seeing this, Yang Zhentian’s heart sank.

’For Ye Lingtian to act like this... Does this mean he’s certain that Xiao’er can’t return?’

’This is bad! Xiao’er is in danger!’

A sudden jolt of alarm shot through Yang Zhentian.

Although he didn’t know where Ye Lingtian’s confidence came from, he knew that for him to act this way, he must have made thorough preparations.

He feared that Xiao’er’s failure to return was related to him.

”Ye Lingtian! Is Xiao’er’s failure to return because of you?!”

Yang Zhentian roared.

Ye Lingtian was momentarily stunned.

A flicker of panic showed in his eyes.

’He thought that Yang Zhentian already knew his father had gone out to kill Yang Xiao.’

It was an instinctive reaction.

But Yang Zhentian saw it clearly.

His face flushed red in an instant.

Rage. Uncontrollable rage.

’Those beasts! They actually dared to make a move against Xiao’er!’

’Unforgivable.’

Yang Zhentian was about to strike.

But just at that moment, a surprised voice suddenly rang out.

”Huh? Why is everyone gathered here? Father, is something going on at home?”

Hearing this voice, everyone turned to look.

Instantly, they were all dumbfounded.

Ye Lingtian, in particular, looked utterly astonished.

’How could this brat have possibly come back alive?’

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