‘You little beast, stop this at once!’
The Brocade-robed Elder roared with rage when he saw this scene. Because his bloodline had seen single male heirs for three generations, he doted on his grandson immeasurably, valuing him more than his own life.
‘We can’t wait any longer. Let’s make a move and kill this brat right now! No matter how strong he is, he’s just one person. He can’t possibly be a match for our entire Wu Family!’ The Brocade-robed Elder said to the Wu Family Patriarch, his desperation to save his grandson overriding all else.
‘Of course he isn’t a match for our entire Wu Family, but our Wu Family has just begun to develop. We only have five Deities, and Chen Lao is already dead, leaving us with only four. Our Wu Family cannot afford to lose any more power, or our vitality will be severely damaged. This youngster is quite peculiar. We still don’t know his true combat power, so we can’t afford to take risks. We’ll use words to placate him for now. Other high-ranking members of the Alliance Army will soon arrive to support our Wu Family. No matter how strong he is, he cannot stand against the entire Alliance Army.’ The Wu Family Patriarch replied via Sound Transmission.
‘Young man, we can discuss this reasonably. If our Wu Family truly offended you, I will handle it impartially and give you justice.’ The Wu Family Patriarch's tone softened considerably. He intended to stall Ye Yunfei for now.
Although the Brocade-robed Elder wished he could act immediately to save his grandson, after hearing the Patriarch's words, he could only suppress his inner anxiety for the time being.
‘Indeed, young man, we can discuss this reasonably. Please don’t make things difficult for my grandson for now. If our Wu Family has offended you, tell us truthfully, and our Wu Family will compensate you.’ The Brocade-robed Elder forced a smile onto his face, fearful that Ye Yunfei might kill his grandson in a fit of anger.
‘I will say it one more time. Confess your actions honestly before everyone present. Let your Wu Family members understand why I moved against you.’ Ye Yunfei completely ignored the Wu Family's higher-ups, his icy gaze fixed on Wu Shao as he spoke coldly.
As he spoke, he activated a surge of powerful Soul Force energy, crushing down on Wu Shao’s Soul Body. Wu Shao immediately felt a terror that reached the depths of his soul, scaring him so badly that he soiled himself. His trousers suddenly flowed with urine, and a foul odor began to permeate the air.
‘I’ll talk! Don’t kill me! I’ll speak now!’ Crushed by Ye Yunfei’s terrifying Soul Force energy, Wu Shao was thoroughly frightened out of his wits, screaming desperately.
Ye Yunfei watched him coldly, his icy killing intent enveloping a large area of the surrounding space.
Wu Shao no longer dared to resist Ye Yunfei’s command. He immediately began to recount, in meticulous detail and one by one, his actions in the previous world.
‘What? You actually went and did such things! Why would you go to plunder that world’s wealth and resources? If other high-ranking members of the Alliance Army find out about this, they will certainly lodge a complaint against our Wu Family.’ Upon hearing Wu Shao’s account, the Wu Family Patriarch couldn’t help but frown slightly, revealing a displeased expression as he sent a Sound Transmission to Wu Shao.
‘Patriarch, I was also thinking about our Wu Family’s needs. Our Wu Family is currently in a phase of rapid development, precisely the time when we need a vast amount of cultivation resources the most. The cultivation resources I went to collect were meant to be brought back as assets to help our Wu Family grow and become more powerful.’ Wu Shao immediately tried to justify himself.
‘But if other core leaders of the Alliance Army become aware of such matters, especially if it reaches Young Master Ye’s ears, our Wu Family will be in trouble. You must not do such things again.’ The Wu Family Patriarch transmitted with a frown.
‘Young man, so you took action against our Wu Family because of this matter. It seems you possess a strong sense of chivalry. Very well, this matter was indeed wrong on the part of our Wu Family. So, I promise you this: from now on, our Wu Family will not engage in such actions again.’ The Wu Family Patriarch said to Ye Yunfei.
From the moment he laid eyes on Ye Yunfei until now, he had been trying to sense Ye Yunfei’s true realm and power, but he still couldn’t perceive it. Therefore, he didn’t dare to act against Ye Yunfei recklessly.
‘So, just because you won’t do it again from now on, does that mean everything is fine? This is certainly not his first time doing such things, is it? Do his past actions not need to be investigated? Which members of your Wu Family were involved—shouldn’t that be investigated as well? And what about the worlds and factions that suffered? Does your Wu Family not intend to compensate them? Many innocent people must have been harmed or killed because of his reckless actions. Are you not planning to handle the aftermath for any of this?’ Ye Yunfei asked coldly.
The reason Ye Yunfei still hadn’t revealed his true identity was precisely because he wanted to see how the Wu Family would handle this matter. After all, the Wu Family belonged to the Alliance Army, his subordinates. Ye Yunfei couldn’t tolerate his subordinates running amok, especially when they abused his own reputation to do so.
‘Young man, to be frank, our Wu Family hasn’t harmed any of your interests. How our Wu Family handles this matter is our internal affair. Young man, you need not concern yourself with it. So, here’s my offer: our Wu Family can give you a batch of cultivation resources as compensation. As for everything else, I will handle it.’ Upon hearing Ye Yunfei’s words, the Wu Family Patriarch’s face instantly changed color, but he struggled to regain his composure as he spoke.
‘What? Patriarch, you’re going to *give* a batch of cultivation resources to this kid?’ Immediately, a Wu Family higher-up covertly sent a Sound Transmission to the Patriarch.
‘Don’t worry. This is a delaying tactic. We placate this brat first.’ The Wu Family Patriarch replied via Sound Transmission.
‘It seems this fellow wants to stall you first. I suspect he definitely has reinforcements, and most likely they are from the Alliance Army.’ Hun Lao suddenly sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
How immensely powerful Hun Lao’s spatial perception was! He could clearly perceive every move and even every single change in expression of the Wu Family’s higher-ups, and he could roughly guess their thoughts.
‘It’s fine. Then we’ll wait a little longer. I’d like to see how many people in the Alliance Army will help this Wu Family.’ Ye Yunfei had almost lost his patience and was about to make a move, but after hearing the Wu Family Patriarch’s words, he decided to wait a while longer.
Ye Yunfei stood there with his hands behind his back, remaining silent and paying no heed to the Wu Family Patriarch’s words.
‘This brat dares to ignore me like this!’ Seeing Ye Yunfei’s indifferent, dismissive attitude, the Wu Family Patriarch was filled with anger. No matter what, he was the Patriarch of a great clan and a powerful member of the Alliance Army. Wherever he went, he was usually surrounded like stars circling the moon. Now, he was being so coldly snubbed by a junior.
Right at this moment, the Wu Family Patriarch suddenly showed an excited expression.
‘Everyone, our Wu Family’s reinforcements have arrived. More than ten Alliance Army Deities will soon arrive at our Wu Family headquarters.’ The Wu Family Patriarch sent a Sound Transmission to the other Wu Family higher-ups.
‘Really? Excellent!’ After receiving the Patriarch’s transmission, all the Wu Family higher-ups also grew excited.
‘Kid, just you wait. Very soon, you’ll get what’s coming to you. When the time comes, I’ll tear you into a thousand pieces.’ The Brocade-robed Elder thought darkly to himself.
The next moment…
*Boom! Boom! Boom!…*
A dozen or so figures charged into the world simultaneously, each one erupting with billowing divine radiance.
All of these dozen or so individuals were Deities, their movement speed astonishing. They arrived in an instant, landing beside the Wu Family Patriarch.
‘They truly are Deities from the Alliance Army. I vaguely recognize a few of them.’ Hun Lao sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
‘Old Wu, what exactly is happening? You sent us a message saying someone has come to cause trouble at your Wu Family headquarters. Who is it?’ One of the newly arrived Deities asked the Wu Family Patriarch.
‘Everyone, it’s this kid. Not only did he kill members of our Wu Family, he also trespassed into our Wu Family headquarters to make trouble.’ The Wu Family’s Brocade-robed Elder pointed at Ye Yunfei and addressed those Deities.
‘Are you kidding me? A young kid managed to barge into your Wu Family headquarters and cause trouble? Your Wu Family has as many as five Deities. Can’t you deal with him? Why do you need us for support?’ Upon hearing the Wu Family Patriarch’s words, the Alliance Army Deities all wore expressions of confusion.
‘Everyone, what you don’t know is that this kid, although he appears young, is more than he seems. One of our Wu Family’s Deities has already died at his hands.’ The Wu Family Patriarch said.
‘What? One of your Wu Family’s Deities was killed by him?’ Hearing the Wu Family Patriarch, the Alliance Army Deities were all greatly shocked.
‘Young man, can you tell me why exactly you’ve come to the Wu Family headquarters to cause trouble?’ One Deity asked Ye Yunfei.
‘Well, there’s finally someone who knows to ask for the reason. If these fellows didn’t even ask for a reason and directly helped the Wu Family deal with you, then I would be truly disappointed in the Alliance Army.’ Hun Lao sent a Sound Transmission to Ye Yunfei.
‘The Alliance Army has grown too large, with too many members. When the forest grows vast, all sorts of birds appear. It seems I need to thoroughly reorganize the Alliance Army.’ Ye Yunfei replied.
‘Ask him about the reason. Now, honestly confess your actions again.’ Ye Yunfei cast an icy gaze toward Wu Shao.
‘Young man, don’t go too far. Are you still planning to keep targeting members of our Wu Family? Everyone, regardless of the reason, he has trespassed into our Wu Family headquarters to make trouble, showing utter disregard for our Wu Family. Our Wu Family belongs to the Alliance Army. By provoking our Wu Family, he is also provoking the Alliance Army. I suggest we all join forces to capture him.’ A Deity from the Wu Family immediately spoke up.
Naturally, he didn’t want the Alliance Army Deities to know why Ye Yunfei was causing trouble here. After all, Wu Shao’s actions were hardly honorable.
‘Indeed, everyone, let’s first capture this kid and then discuss matters.’ The Wu Family Patriarch glanced at Ye Yunfei and then spoke.
He also didn’t want the Alliance Army Deities to know the reason.
‘Will you speak or not?’ Ye Yunfei was fast losing his patience. His gaze fell on Wu Shao as he spoke coldly.
Wu Shao was still slumped limply before Ye Yunfei, suppressed by Ye Yunfei’s energy and unable to move. Moreover, within his soul sea, several gigantic Soul Power planets had been continuously releasing torrents of Soul Power energy, firmly suppressing his Soul Body.
‘I’ll talk! I’ll talk! Don’t kill me! I’ll say whatever you want me to say!’ Wu Shao, already terrified out of his wits by Ye Yunfei, immediately spoke up. He feared angering Ye Yunfei, knowing his life could end in the next moment.
‘You brat! You’ve gone too far!’ The Brocade-robed Elder’s face darkened. He soared into the air, and a three-storied pagoda rushed out from within his body, continuously enlarging as it pressed down towards Ye Yunfei.
‘Everyone, let’s make our move.’ Another Wu Family Deity also attacked directly. With a single step, he unleashed billowing Divine Pressure, throwing a punch at Ye Yunfei that manifested a massive fist imprint.
Following this, yet another Wu Family Deity attacked directly, charging at Ye Yunfei from a different direction.
Naturally, these Wu Family Deities didn’t want Wu Shao’s actions to be publicly revealed, so they took preemptive action. Earlier, they had held back from attacking Ye Yunfei because they worried they couldn’t handle him. Now, with over ten Alliance Army Deities arriving, plus the Wu Family’s four Deities, they totaled eighteen Deities. They felt that this many Deities would surely have no problem dealing with a junior brat, so they directly attacked.
‘Everyone, please help our Wu Family deal with this kid. Consider it a favor our Wu Family owes you.’ The Wu Family Patriarch declared loudly.
‘Wu Family, very good!’ Seeing these Wu Family Deities suddenly erupt and attack him, Ye Yunfei felt utterly disappointed with this Wu Family, and a cold smile appeared on his lips.
‘Young man, no matter what the reason, you shouldn’t have caused trouble here at the Wu Family headquarters. Now, surrender peacefully.’ An Alliance Army Deity took a step forward, took out a long saber, and then slashed it toward Ye Yunfei. Several other Alliance Army Deities quickly followed suit, making their moves.
‘Hahaha…! Kid, are you regretting your actions now? You actually dared to provoke our Wu Family and the Alliance Army. The consequences are severe.’ The Wu Family’s Brocade-robed Elder burst into loud laughter.
‘Young man, our Alliance Army must not be insulted. You will soon pay the price for your actions.’ An Alliance Army Deity held a silver spear and attacked Ye Yunfei.
Because Ye Yunfei was using a very sophisticated secret technique to meticulously conceal his aura and appearance, none of the Alliance Army Deities present recognized his true identity.
‘Without asking clearly why I moved against the Wu Family, you blindly help them? What if it is the Wu Family’s fault? What if the Wu Family has committed wrongdoings?’ Ye Yunfei spoke coldly to those more than ten Alliance Army Deities.
‘Young man, no matter the reason, the Wu Family belongs to our Alliance Army. The Alliance Army must not be insulted, so there’s no need for you to explain.’ Another Alliance Army Deity strode over and then attacked Ye Yunfei.
For a moment, seven or eight Deities joined forces to attack Ye Yunfei.
‘Very well. I’d like to see how many such people are within the Alliance Army.’ Ye Yunfei sneered coldly. Then, his figure flashed and directly disappeared from his original position, reappearing at another spot in the distance.
*Boom! Boom! Boom!…*
One after another, ferocious attacks landed on the spot where Ye Yunfei had just stood, blasting that place to pieces. One thick spatial crack after another continuously appeared.
‘How is this possible?’ The Deities discovered their attacks hadn’t harmed a single hair on Ye Yunfei, as he was already standing at another spot in the distance, watching them coldly with his hands behind his back.
‘Everyone, this kid really is peculiar.’ At this point, everyone present realized that this unfamiliar young man was no ordinary individual.
‘Wait a moment. I’ll show you something. After seeing it, you can decide whether you still want to help the Wu Family.’ Ye Yunfei spoke up.
‘Show us something?’ The more than ten Alliance Army leaders were momentarily stunned.
‘Everyone, don’t listen to his justifications. First, capture him. We can talk slowly later.’ The Wu Family Patriarch shouted loudly and, together with the Wu Family’s four Deities, swiftly charged towards Ye Yunfei.
Ye Yunfei willed it, and within the space before him, a series of images immediately appeared. They depicted the scenes of how Wu Shao had threatened various factions in that world, forcing them to hand over large amounts of cultivation resources.
Ye Yunfei wanted to see whether these Alliance Army members, after learning the reason, would still help the Wu Family.
Ye Yunfei was already planning to thoroughly reorganize the Alliance Army. Now was the perfect opportunity.