"Are you serious?"
Ye Tianyang's expression changed slightly. He had personally experienced Ye Chen's prowess before and knew how fearsome he was. However, being within the Heavenly Heart Hall, a gathering place for powers from all realms, emboldened him imperceptibly. He didn't believe Ye Chen would dare to act here and snorted coldly, "Of course I'm serious. Do you think this young master has time to joke with you?"
"Very well." Ye Chen nodded, then slapped out with his palm.
Ye Tianyang's face paled. He wanted to dodge, but the surrounding void instantly solidified. He couldn't move, as if he had actively positioned himself there. A crisp slapping sound rang out.
Ye Tianyang was sent flying, crashing into several banquet tables, immediately startling many people in the Heavenly Heart Hall.
"You—"
Ye Tianyang stood back up, but the cheek that had been slapped was swollen, the palm print clearly visible and drawing everyone's attention.
He was furious, feeling deeply humiliated. The physical injury was nothing, but the psychological blow was the greatest. Being slapped in front of so many people, he had lost all face.
Others were stunned, never expecting Ye Chen to act so directly, so brutally and simply.
Ye Zhengyang, Ye Ao, Ye Qing, and the others felt a sense of vindication but also some trepidation. After all, this was the Ye Family's home ground. Ye Chen's actions violated a major taboo.
Xia Wei, however, was only concerned about her son. She hurried forward and grabbed Ye Chen's hand, saying, "Child, is your hand alright? Does it hurt?"
"..."
Many people were speechless. This guy had just slapped someone in front of everyone, and the victim hadn't even cried out in pain, yet she was asking if *his* hand hurt.
At this moment, the Ye Family Patriarch stepped forward. As the current Patriarch, he was immensely powerful, a peerless Heavenly King possessing a profound majesty that commanded respect even from various Saint Lords. He asked, "What happened?"
Behind him followed a group of important Ye Family figures, all holding high positions and great authority. Among them was Ye Tianyang's grandfather, an overlord named Ye Xiongjiu. Seeing this, his expression darkened, becoming somber. "Tianyang, what happened?"
"Grandfather!"
Seeing his grandfather, Ye Tianyang's heart settled. He hurried forward, pointing at Ye Chen and the others. "Patriarch, Grandfather, esteemed Supreme Elders, these people are descendants of the sinner Ye Ruoxian's bloodline. Not only did they trespass into the important Heavenly Heart Hall, but they also attacked me publicly. I ask the Patriarch and the Supreme Elders to uphold justice for me."
"Ye Ruoxian's descendants?"
Hearing this, both the Ye Family Patriarch and the other Ye Family figures had a slight flicker in their eyes. However, they were more concerned with how these people had entered the Heavenly Heart Hall.
After all, the Heavenly Heart Hall, as the venue for the grand banquet hosting distinguished guests from across the world, was guarded by clan elders and renowned experts. Not even these branch clan members, but even a Saint would find it impossible to trespass. How had these people entered?
However, as a place entertaining guests from all realms, the Ye Family dared not cause a scene. Before the Patriarch could speak, Ye Xiongjiu glared darkly at Ye Chen and the others, shouting, "Speak! How did you enter the Heavenly Heart Hall? If you don't give a proper explanation, don't blame this old man for being ruthless and taking action against you."
Ye Ao, Xia Wei, and the others paled, unsure how to answer. But Ye Chen calmly stepped forward, his expression unchanged. "We were invited."
"Invited?" This answer clearly took everyone by surprise. They couldn't think of who would invite these branch clan members. Invitations were generally recorded, and they didn't recall inviting this branch, especially since Ye Ruoxian's bloodline had been branded as sinners. How could they have been invited without anyone knowing?
Ye Tianyang shouted, "Impossible! Who would invite you sinners to the banquet?"
Ye Ao and the others immediately darkened their expressions, angered by being called sinners but not daring to voice their fury.
"Sinners?" Ye Chen suddenly laughed, appearing lofty and looking down on Ye Tianyang. He said coldly, "Who are you calling sinners? How dare you call the ancestors of my Tian Du bloodline sinners? Who gave you that right?"
"Hmph! Sinners are sinners. Back then, it was this old man who personally expelled the sinner Ye Ruoxian from the Ye Family. Today, I never expected his descendant to produce a decent offspring who dares to cause trouble in the Ye Family's great hall. Get out!" Ye Xiongjiu snorted coldly and directly made a move, intending to sweep them all out of the Heavenly Heart Hall first before meting out severe punishment.
"Hmph!"
Ye Chen also coldly uttered a single word. The void before him suddenly solidified, and Ye Xiongjiu's attack was silently deflected.
This scene made everyone's expressions change. They finally understood that this so-called descendant of the Ye Family's sinner bloodline was a formidable figure.
However, Ye Xiongjiu was not one to let it go. He continued his attack, accompanied by a powerful Dao pressure that seemed capable of tearing the void, targeting Ye Chen.
"Are you forcing me to act?" Ye Chen sneered coldly.
"All of you, stop!"
At this moment, the Ye Family Patriarch spoke up. With a light shout accompanied by an inexplicable, mighty Dao power, he neutralized Ye Xiongjiu's attack.
"Patriarch!" Ye Xiongjiu looked at him, both confused and angry.
The Ye Family Patriarch, however, did not look at him. Instead, he looked at Ye Chen, his gaze sharp and penetrating, yet carrying an intangible, terrifying pressure. "Ye Ruoxian's descendant has indeed produced a remarkable figure. However, this is, after all, the Heavenly Heart Hall. It's not appropriate to cause a disturbance here, is it?"
His gaze contained an intangible pressure that could make even a Saint Lord's heart tremble. Yet, Ye Chen's expression remained unperturbed. "If others do not offend me, I will not offend them."
Everyone felt a chill. They sensed this was a very forceful character.
Ye Tianyang shouted, "Patriarch, please punish this brat! He has no invitation and cannot enter. The Ye Family's majesty must not be violated."
The Ye Family Patriarch's brow furrowed almost imperceptibly, but he still spoke, "You must understand, although you are powerful, the Heavenly Heart Hall is not a place just anyone can enter. An invitation is required. Even members of the main family must have permission to enter."
Just as Ye Chen was about to speak, Ruoxi stepped forward. Looking at the Ye Family Patriarch, she said, "Patriarch Ye, may I ask, if this humble maiden had no invitation, could I participate in this grand banquet?"
Xi Immortal Maiden's sudden interjection surprised many. The Ye Family Patriarch also frowned slightly but replied, "Even if Xi Immortal Maiden has no invitation, our Ye Family sent an invitation to the Heavenly Gate. Xi Immortal Maiden may participate even without bringing it."
Ruoxi nodded. "In that case, since they are with me, they should also have the qualification to participate in the banquet, right?"
These words left everyone dumbfounded.
What did this mean?
At this moment, a voice came from outside the Heavenly Heart Hall: "The Tai Chu Saint Lord has arrived—"
A stunningly beautiful, immortal-like Goddess figure suddenly appeared.