Shi Shaojie and Shi Xiaodie were both slain by Ye Yunfei's sword.
"Why?
Why has it come to this…"
Only in her dying moments did Shi Xiaodie finally feel an intense regret.
Originally, she had been Ye Yunfei's fiancée. The rise of Ye Yunfei today should have brought her limitless glory and infinite pride.
But now, all it brought her was death.
"No!"
That was Shi Xiaodie's last utterance.
Then, her head flew up, severed by the dazzling sword light.
"Lu Yunxiao, face your death!"
At that moment, the Great Elder, the Second Elder, and the Third Elder — the three Ye Family elders — caught up with Lu Yunxiao and engaged him in battle.
Lu Yunxiao was only at the Mid Stage Earth Realm and was no match for them.
After a few exchanges, he began pleading for mercy.
Pfft!
The Great Elder drove his sword into Lu Yunxiao's heart, causing blood to spurt wildly.
"The Three Great Families are finished."
"From this day forth, Yuanyue City will only have one major family — the Ye Family!"
…
From the crowd watching in the distance, exclamations of astonishment rose one after another.
Qin Xiong had been crippled, and both Shi Tianyuan and Lu Yunxiao had been killed.
None of the family heads of the Three Great Families had been spared!
Soon.
In front of the Ye Residence, the people from the Three Great Families, the City Lord's Manor, and the Yin Wind Mercenary Corps lay dead or fled.
Only the Ye Family members remained!
"Our Ye Family has won!"
All members of the Ye Family raised their weapons high, roaring wildly, their shouts shaking the heavens.
"Fei'er… you… you have amazed me so much during this time."
Ye Tianpeng walked over, his hands trembling with excitement as he grasped Ye Yunfei's shoulders, nearly choking up with emotion.
"Young Master Ye Yunfei, the main credit for our Ye Family surviving this tribulation belongs to you!"
The seven elders also surrounded him, each one extremely moved.
The other Ye Family clansmen gazed at Ye Yunfei with reverence and burning enthusiasm.
After this battle, Ye Yunfei's status within the Ye Family had reached its peak!
At that moment, Ye Yunfei dispersed the Origin Essence Blood Dissolution Great Art. The thick layer of bloody mist surrounding his body completely dissipated.
Then, Ye Yunfei felt the heavens and earth spinning. An intense sense of emptiness and weakness washed over him.
Clang!
The longsword in Ye Yunfei's hand fell to the ground, and his steps became slightly unsteady.
"Fei'er, are you alright!"
Ye Tianpeng was greatly alarmed, supporting his son.
"I'm fine. I just used a forbidden martial skill earlier. After dispersing it, there will be a period of emptiness. It's normal.
No need to worry."
Ye Yunfei explained.
Then, Ye Yunfei took out a few healing spirit pills, stuffed them into his mouth, and swallowed them.
"That's good."
Hearing this, Ye Tianpeng was somewhat relieved.
He could also tell that earlier, Ye Yunfei had indeed used some mysterious technique that caused his strength to surge drastically for a short time.
"Fei'er, let's go back inside to rest first."
Ye Tianpeng suggested.
"Alright."
Ye Yunfei nodded, preparing to turn and return to the Ye Residence.
Just at that moment.
Suddenly.
"Heh, what an utterly brilliant display.
Brat, to think you've actually cultivated such a forbidden art. Even a Heaven Realm expert died by your hand."
A voice filled with mockery rang out.
Then, from the far end of the street, a large group of people and horses slowly advanced toward the gates of the Ye Residence.
The one at their head wore a golden robe, a jade crown, and an ornate belt at his waist. His demeanor was arrogant, and his gaze toward Ye Yunfei was filled with nothing but disdain.
Ye Yunfei's eyes narrowed, recognizing the man.
Xiao Wuhen!
The Third Young Master of the current Chancellor Xiao!
"The Ye Family of Yuanyue City is audacious and rebellious, slaughtering the forces of the City Lord's Manor.
The forces of the City Lord's Manor are under the jurisdiction of the Imperial Royal Family.
The actions of the Ye Family are a challenge to the majesty of the Imperial Royal Family, an act of great treason!
All officers, hear my command! Destroy the Ye Family immediately!"
Sitting astride a tall steed, Xiao Wuhen waved his hand and coldly barked the order.
"Yes!"
Behind him, all the soldiers roared in unison, their combined voice overwhelming.
Then.
One orderly squad of soldiers after another aggressively surrounded the Ye Family.
These soldiers wore bright armor, their gazes iron-willed and steady, each one radiating a thick killing intent.
Clearly, these were true soldiers who had seen the battlefield, who had experienced the carnage of war. They were in no way comparable to the forces of the Three Great Families and the City Lord's Manor.
Cavalry, crossbowmen, infantry…
Squad upon squad of soldiers flooded forward like a tide.
Their numbers were uncountable!
"Brat, I bet you didn't expect this.
The Void Profound Gold and the Seven Divinities Flower are things only our Third Young Master is worthy of possessing.
You, a mere son of a minor family, are nothing but lowly ants before my young master. Yet you dare snatch what rightfully belongs to him? You truly have no idea of the consequences!"
Beside Xiao Wuhen, a withered-looking old man gazed down condescendingly at Ye Yunfei and spoke dismissively.
At this very moment.
The Ye Residence was completely surrounded.
"Haha, Ye Yunfei, you actually dared offend the Third Young Master? You've simply brought this disaster upon yourself, and there's no saving you now!
All members of the Ye Family, drop your weapons at once and offer no resistance!"
At this time, the City Lord of Yuanyue City also appeared, laughing triumphantly.
He had earlier fled with the remnants of his City Lord's Manor forces.
Later, upon encountering Xiao Wuhen, he had returned.
"What?
The Third Young Master of Chancellor Xiao has come?!"
"Ye Yunfei is simply too reckless, to dare offend even Chancellor Xiao's Third Young Master."
"This time, the Ye Family is truly finished!"
…
From the watching crowd, waves of exclamations erupted.
Gazes fell upon Xiao Wuhen astride his tall horse, filled with endless awe.
It must be known that the current Chancellor Xiao held immense power within the Imperial Royal Family, second only to one man, superior to tens of thousands!
To oppose Chancellor Xiao was equivalent to opposing the Imperial Royal Family.
A measly Ye Family, no matter what, could never possess the strength to stand against the Imperial Royal Family!
At this moment, the faces of the Ye Family clansmen turned deathly pale, despair descending upon them once more.
The Third Young Master of the current Chancellor Xiao had personally led troops to surround and annihilate the Ye Family.
The Ye Family… was undoubtedly finished!
"People of the Ye Family, prepare to face the enemy!"
Ye Yunfei raised his longsword and spoke slowly.
Even Ye Yunfei's expression was rather grim now.
He hadn't anticipated that this Xiao Wuhen would actually pursue him all the way to Yuanyue City.
And that he would mobilize such a vast army!
"No matter who they are, anyone who wishes to destroy our Ye Family will find it no easy task."
Ye Yunfei pointed his sword diagonally toward Xiao Wuhen, enunciating each word clearly.
"Humph!
Ye Yunfei, you are already spent, utterly exhausted! What strength do you have left to resist?!"
The withered old man beside Xiao Wuhen snorted coldly.
"Xiao Wuhen, if you dare move against my Ye Family today, I, Ye Yunfei, make a solemn vow — I will kill you!"
Ye Yunfei's gaze, filled with overwhelming killing intent, locked onto Xiao Wuhen as he spoke coldly.
Boom…
With his words, a bone-chilling, murderous aura instantly erupted.
The people around him were all startled.
At that moment, everyone felt as if they had been placed within a blood-drenched battlefield of slaughter.
Rolling waves of killing intent and the stench of blood poured into each person's very soul.
Some with weaker wills nearly fell to their knees, ready to kowtow to Ye Yunfei!
In truth, this was an aura radiating from the trace of heavenly emperor soul power Ye Yunfei unleashed.
The warhorse Xiao Wuhen rode let out a terrified whinny on the spot, desperately backing away, trying to distance itself from Ye Yunfei.
"Do it now!"
Xiao Wuhen, intimidated by Ye Yunfei's aura, was also terrified, his heart trembling. It took him a moment to regain his composure, and in his fury, he roared the command.
Instantly, weapons clattered, and warhorses neighed.
Yet another fierce battle was about to begin!