"Master, over there is a city within the city; that should be the true headquarters of the Wu Clan."
Hu Miao followed closely beside Ye Yunfei, pointing toward the eastern part of the city.
In the east, a city-within-a-city was visible, surrounded by a moat. Palatial structures stood in clusters, heavily defended.
"Let's go over."
Ye Yunfei headed over with Hu Miao.
"Who goes there!"
The moment Ye Yunfei and Hu Miao arrived before the main gates of the Wu Clan headquarters, over a dozen gate guards stopped them.
Boom…
Ye Yunfei casually released a wisp of his aura. Rolling energy, like a passing hurricane, instantly blasted the dozen or so guards away, sending them tumbling back.
"Ye Yunfei of Qingyun Palace has come for a visit!"
Ye Yunfei raised his voice and called out clearly.
Boom boom…
The vast, thunderous sound waves surged into the Wu Clan headquarters like terrifying waves, shaking countless buildings and making them tremble.
Instantly, the Wu Clan headquarters fell deathly silent for a moment.
"Not good, it's Ye Yunfei!
Ye Yunfei is here!"
Moments later, panicked voices rang out from within the Wu Clan headquarters.
Now, Ye Yunfei was far too famous!
Some time ago, Ye Yunfei had destroyed the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty and Star Nation in one go, forced the Pang Clan to lower their heads and offer compensation for peace — his might was simply overwhelming!
Especially during the battle at the Nine Li Imperial Dynasty, where Ye Yunfei single-handedly slaughtered twenty Heavenly Thunder Realm experts. His formidable, fearsome reputation had long since spread to every corner of the Tianluo Star Sea. No one was unaware, no one did not know.
For such a peerless, murderous figure to suddenly arrive at the Wu Clan now — how could these Wu Clan members not be terrified?
For a moment, surprisingly, no one dared to rush out from the Wu Clan headquarters.
At that moment, the Wu Clan's leader and high elders were in the council hall discussing clan affairs. Hearing Ye Yunfei's thunderous shout, they were scared stiff on the spot, their faces pale, unable to speak for a long while.
They had just been talking about Ye Yunfei. Who would have thought that in the blink of an eye, Ye Yunfei would arrive.
"Clan Leader, Ye Yunfei is here… What should we do?"
After a long while, a clan elder finally managed to ask with difficulty.
The gazes of the other high-ranking members also turned toward the clan leader.
"Receive Ye Yunfei with the most solemn courtesy our clan can offer. Remember, no matter what he says, do not retort. If he hits, do not strike back. Even if he wants to wipe out the Wu Clan… we accept it.
In short, under no circumstances are you to resist or fight back!
If we resist, the Wu Clan will surely be annihilated.
If we humble ourselves and seek peace, absolutely do not retaliate… perhaps, our Wu Clan will have a slim chance of survival."
The clan leader thought for a moment and spoke slowly.
"The clan leader is right. It was precisely because the Pang Clan of the starry sky humbled themselves and sued for peace that they managed to survive.
We absolutely cannot fight back."
An elder with half-white hair and beard nodded in agreement.
"We did not know Palace Master Ye was gracing us with your presence; the Wu Clan failed to welcome you properly, we truly deserve ten thousand deaths!"
Very quickly, the Wu Clan leader, accompanied by a group of high-ranking members, hurried to the main gate of their headquarters. Every one of them was full of trepidation and fear, immediately bowing and apologizing to Ye Yunfei upon seeing him.
Ye Yunfei stood with his hands clasped behind his back, his gaze cold as he swept it over the submissive, bowing Wu Clan high-ranking members before him, not uttering a word.
Seeing Ye Yunfei adopt such an attitude, those Wu Clan high-ranking members were so frightened their legs went weak, their hearts pounding with dread, afraid that Ye Yunfei would fly into a rage and go on a bloody killing spree.
"Palace Master Ye, regarding this matter… please come in and take a seat first.
I have already ordered a sumptuous feast to be prepared to host Palace Master Ye."
The Wu Clan leader said cautiously.
"That won't be necessary.
I am here to settle accounts with your Wu Clan."
Ye Yunfei said lightly.
"Where is Young Master Wu? Tell him to come out."
Ye Yunfei asked.
Hearing Ye Yunfei's words, the Wu Clan leader and the other high-ranking members hesitated briefly.
Back then, Young Master Wu had sent Wu Clan forces to deal with Ye Yunfei, so of course these high-ranking members knew of the enmity between Young Master Wu and Ye Yunfei.
And Young Master Wu was the clan leader's eldest son!
Moreover, he had displayed exceptional talent in martial cultivation from a young age, and the Wu Clan had focused their resources on nurturing him as a promising young genius. Some elders had even suggested privately designating him as the next clan leader.
Therefore, this Young Master Wu's status and position within the Wu Clan were far too important!
"My patience is limited.
Do I need to personally fight my way in to find him?"
Ye Yunfei said coldly.
"Call Tianteng out."
The Wu Clan leader struggled inwardly for a moment, then sighed and spoke.
As soon as the words left his mouth, the vital energy and spirit within his entire being seemed to be drained away, aging him instantly.
He knew full well what the consequences would be of calling out his son.
But he also understood that protecting his son would lead to even more severe consequences!
Angering Ye Yunfei… the Wu Clan would likely be instantly annihilated!
"I'll go call Tianteng."
The elder with half-white hair and beard turned and left.
Moments later.
That elder brought out a slender, handsome young man wearing a yellow robe.
This young man was the Wu Clan's Young Master Wu — Wu Tianteng!
In the Xuanhuang Star Domain, he was notoriously lecherous. He often dispatched large groups of underlings to various places to search for beautiful women, bring them back for his own pleasure.
"You are Wu Tianteng?"
Before Wu Tianteng could even speak, Ye Yunfei's gaze fixed on him as he asked lightly.
"Yes…"
Wu Tianteng naturally knew why Ye Yunfei was looking for him and replied stiffly.
Bam!
Before Wu Tianteng could finish his words, Ye Yunfei flicked a finger. A terrifying power shot across the intervening space and smashed into Wu Tianteng's body, instantly pulverizing it into a mist of blood.
"Tianteng…"
The Wu Clan leader's heart ached intensely.
"All those from your Wu Clan who once pursued me, along with everyone connected to that affair, must die.
Should your Wu Clan dare leave even one alive, I will personally act, slaughtering the Wu Clan from top to bottom, leaving none."
Ye Yunfei stated coldly.
"Palace Master Ye…"
The Wu Clan leader wanted to say something.
But Ye Yunfei had already closed his eyes, hands behind his back, his expression utterly icy.
"No more nonsense! Just do as my master says!
If my master has to act personally, you won't even have time to regret it!"
Hu Miao scolded sharply.
"Kill them."
The Wu Clan leader and the high-ranking members discussed via Sound Transmission for a moment. Finally, using a grief-stricken tone, the leader gave the order.
Soon, screams rose one after another from within the Wu Clan headquarters.
Several Wu Clan elders personally took action, killing all clan members who had participated in hunting Ye Yunfei back then, along with everyone connected to them.
Throughout the entire process, Ye Yunfei remained standing before the main gate of the Wu Clan headquarters, hands clasped behind his back, eyes closed, motionless.
Hu Miao obediently stood by Ye Yunfei's side.
And the Wu Clan leader stood respectfully before Ye Yunfei with a group of high-ranking members, not daring to make a sound or take a deep breath.
Even though, from start to finish, Ye Yunfei had barely moved — even killing Wu Tianteng was just a flick of his fingers — all members of the Wu Clan could feel Ye Yunfei's overwhelming, murderous might, as if facing a peerless, demonic slaughter king. Every one of their legs turned to jelly, their bodies trembling uncontrollably.
Some time later.
The screams within the Wu Clan headquarters finally ceased.
"Palace Master Ye, all those from our Wu Clan who participated in hunting you back then, along with everyone related to them… have now been executed."
A Wu Clan elder walked out from the headquarters and respectfully reported to Ye Yunfei.
His body still carried the scent of blood.
"Good.
The grudge between me and your Wu Clan is temporarily settled.
Dare to provoke me again in the future, and you will not be let off lightly. Take care."
Ye Yunfei said faintly.
"Let's go."
Ye Yunfei turned and left.
Hu Miao hastily followed.
"We send Palace Master Ye off respectfully."
The Wu Clan leader and the other high-ranking members chorused respectfully.
Ye Yunfei took out a flying vessel, entered it with Hu Miao, and in an instant, they were far away, vanishing beyond the horizon.
"That demon king of slaughter… has finally left!"
Only when Ye Yunfei's flying vessel had completely disappeared beyond the horizon did all members of the Wu Clan finally heave a sigh of relief. Their nerves, which had been stretched taut all this time, suddenly relaxed as they gasped heavily for breath.